Amit MDG230-0G001 User manual

Embedded 5G Modem
MDG230-0G001
User Manual

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Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Contents List.............................................................................................................................................5
1.2.1 Package Contents...........................................................................................................................5
1.3 Hardware Configuration........................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Installation................................................................................................................................................9
1.4.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................................................9
1.4.2 Product Information for CE RED Requirements..........................................................................11
1.5 Hardware Installation.............................................................................................................................13
1.5.1 Insert the SIM Card .....................................................................................................................13
1.5.2 Connecting to the host board .....................................................................................................14
1.5.2 Setup by Configuring WEB UI.....................................................................................................15
Chapter 2 Setup .................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.1 Network..................................................................................................................................................16
2.1.1 Device Mode ...............................................................................................................................16
2.1.2 Cellular ........................................................................................................................................16
2.1.3 Ethernet .......................................................................................................................................20
2.1.4 Port Forwarding ..........................................................................................................................22
2.1.5 DDNS ...........................................................................................................................................25
2.2 System....................................................................................................................................................26
2.2.1 System Time.................................................................................................................................26
2.2.2 Language......................................................................................................................................27
2.2.3 System Information...................................................................................................................... 27
2.2.4 Scheduling....................................................................................................................................27
Chapter 3 Administrator ....................................................................................................................................... 29
3.1 Manager.................................................................................................................................................29
3.1.1 FW Upgrade ................................................................................................................................29
3.1.2 Password & MMI.........................................................................................................................30
3.1.3 Reboot & Reset ...........................................................................................................................31
3.1.4 SSH ..............................................................................................................................................31
3.1.5 Remote Administrator..................................................................................................................32

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3.1.6 Device Management.................................................................................................................... 33
Appendix A How to Use MDG230 with M.2 Adapter ........................................................................................... 34
Appendix B How to Install RF Cable...................................................................................................................... 37

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of AMIT’s MDG230 Embedded 5G Modem. With this AMIT cellular
modem you have made a great first step in the world of connected Internet of things (IoT) by simply inserting a
SIM card from a local mobile operator into this device to get things connected. This section gives you all the
information you need to set up your device.
Benefits:
1. Carrier approval* - cost saving and time-to-market
(*under implemnentation, check with sales for the availability)
2. Plug and play - Linux kernel 5.0 & Windows 10, or higher version.
3. Flexible SIM selection – support internal SIM / external SIM / dual SIM failover
Main Features:
✓5G NR (FR1) / 4G LTE (DL Cat. 19, UL Cat. 18)
✓ Standalone network-ready
✓ 4FF Nano SIM slot
✓ Compact Board-to-Board design for system Integration
Supported OS:
•Linux: Linux kernel 5.0 or higher
•Windows: Windows 10 or higher; MDG230 driver installation is required.
Before installing and using this product, please thoroughly read this manual to fully exploit the functions of
the product.

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1.2 Contents List
1.2.1 Package Contents
#Standard Package
Items
Description
Contents
Quantity
1
MDG230-0G001
Embedded 5G Modem
1pcs
2
M.2 Adapter Board
1pcs
3
Screw Bag
1 set

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1.3 Hardware Configuration
Top View
Bottom View
Nano-SIM
Slot (4FF)
Reset Button
(Press the button
for 8 seconds to
reset the setting to
factory default)
5G Ant
5G/LTE Module
Board-to-Board
60-pin Connector

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Pin Definition

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Pin No.
Pin Name
Pin No.
Pin Name
1
SIM1_DET
2
3.3V
3
GND
4
3.3V
5
PCIE_CLK+
6
3.3V
7
PCIE_CLK-
8
Reset_Def_N
9
GND
10
GPIO11
11
PCIE_RX+
12
DPR
13
PCIE_RX-
14
Cell_LED
15
GND
16
5G/LTE_LED
17
PCIE_TX+
18
GND
19
PCIE_TX-
20
N79_TX_EN
21
GND
22
RFFE_DATA
23
PCIE_CLKREQ_N
24
RFFE_CLK
25
PCIE_RST_N
26
PCIE_WAKE_N
27
RM500_Signal_LED
28
RESET#
29
SIM1_VCC
30
SIM2_VCC
31
GND
32
GND
33
SIM1_IO
34
SIM2_CLK
35
SIM1_RST
36
SIM2_RST
37
SIM1_CLK
38
SIM2_IO
39
GND
40
SIM2_DET
41
USB3.0_RX+
42
RM520_Signal_LED
43
USB3.0_RX-
44
W_Disable2#
45
GND
46
GPIO7
47
USB3.0_TX+
48
GPIO6
49
USB3.0_TX-
50
GPIO5
51
GND
52
GPIO9
53
USB_DM
54
M2_Power_OFF
55
USB_DP
56
3.3V
57
GND
58
3.3V
59
W_Disable1#
60
3.3V

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1.4 Installation
1.4.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Network Requirements
USB3.0 interface
4G/5G cellular service subscription
Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements
Computer with the following:
Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating
system
Browser Requirements:
Microsoft Edge 119 or higher
Chrome 73 or higher
Firefox 60.0 or higher

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FOR PORTABLE DEVICE USAGE (<20m from body/SAR needed)
Radiation Exposure Statement:
The product comply with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for
intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be
kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available.
FOR MOBILE DEVICE USAGE (>20cm/low power)
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
FOR COUNTRY CODE SELECTION USAGE (WLAN DEVICES)
Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all
WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only.

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1.4.2 Product Information for CE RED Requirements
The following product information is required to be presented in product User Manual for latest CE RED
requirements.
1
(1) Frequency Band & Maximum Power
1. Frequency Band for 5G NR /4G LTE /3G Connection (for RM520N-GL version)
2
Band number
Operating Frequency
Max output power
5G NR bands
(n1/n3/5/n7/n8/n20/
n28/n38/n40/n41/n75/
n76/n77/n78)
N1 Uplink:1920-1980 MHz
Downlink:2110-2170 MHz
N3 Uplink:1710-1785 MHz
Downlink:1805-1880 MHz
N5 Uplink: 824-849 MHz
Downlink: 869-894 MHz
N7 Uplink:2500-2570 MHz
Downlink:2620-2690 MHz
N8 Uplink:880-915 MHz
Downlink:925-960 MHz
N20 Uplink:832-862 MHz
Downlink:791-821 MHz
N28 Uplink: 703-748 MHz
Downlink: 758-803 MHz
N38 Uplink: 3550-3700MHz
Downlink: 3550-3700MHz
N40 Uplink: 2300-2400MHz
Downlink: 2300-2400MHz
N41 Uplink: 2496-2690MHz
Downlink: 2496-2690MHz
N75 Downlink: 1432-1517MHz
N76 Downlink: 1427-1432MHz
N77 Uplink: 3300-4200MHz
Downlink: 3300-4200MHz
N78 Uplink: 3550-3700MHz
Downlink: 3550-3700MHz
n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n
38/n40: 25dBm
n41/n77/n78 (class 2):
28dBm
LTE Bands
E-UTRA FDD
Band:1/3/5/7/8/20/28/
32
E-UTRA TDD Band:
B1 Uplink:1920-1980 MHz
Downlink:2110-2170 MHz
B3 Uplink:1710-1785 MHz
Downlink:1805-1880 MHz
B5 Uplink: 824-849 MHz
E-UTRA FDD
1/3/5/7/8/20/28: 25 dBm
E-UTRA TDD
34/38/40/41/42/43: 25
dBm
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. The information presented in this section is ONLY valid for the EU/EFTA regional version.For those non-CE/EFTA versions, please
refer to the corresponding product specification.
2
. There can be different cellular module integrated in the device for EU/EFTA regional version. Refer to the cellular module
identifier printed on the device label for the purchased device.

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34/38/40/41/42/43/46
Downlink: 869-894 MHz
B7 Uplink:2500-2570 MHz
Downlink:2620-2690 MHz
B8 Uplink:880-915 MHz
Downlink:925-960 MHz
B20 Uplink:832-862 MHz
Downlink:791-821 MHz
B28 Uplink: 703-748 MHz
Downlink: 758-803 MHz
B32 Downlink: 1452-1496 MHz
B34 Uplink: 2010-2025 MHz
Downlink: 2010-2025 MHz
B38 Uplink: 2570-2620 MHz
Downlink: 2570-2620 MHz
B40 Uplink: 2300-2400 MHz
Downlink: 2300-2400 MHz
B41 Uplink: 2496-2690 MHz
Downlink: 2300-2400 MHz
B42 Uplink: 3400-3600 MHz
Downlink: 3400-3600 MHz
B43 Uplink: 3600-3800 MHz
Downlink: 3600-3800 MHz
B46 Downlink: 5150-5925 MHz
UL CA: 25 dBm
WCDMA BANDs
Band I/V/VIII
B1 Uplink:1920-1980 MHz
Downlink:2110-2170 MHz
B5 Uplink: 824-849 MHz
Downlink: 869-894 MHz
B8 Uplink:880-915 MHz
Downlink:925-960 MHz
25 dBm
(2) DoC Information
You can get the DoC information of this product from the following URL:
http://www.amitwireless.com/products-doc/
(3) Manufacture Information
Manufacture Name: AMIT Wireless Inc.
Manufacture Address: No. 28, Lane 31, Sec. 1, Huandong Rd., Sinshih Dist., Tainan 74146, Taiwan

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1.5 Hardware Installation
This chapter describes how to install and configure the hardware
1.5.1 Insert the SIM Card
WARNING: BEFORE INSERTING OR CHANGING THE SIM CARD, PLEASE MAKE SURE
THAT POWER OF THE DEVICE IS SWITCHED OFF.
SIM card slot is located in the bottom side of MDG230. Please follow the following instructions to install
or remove a SIM card.
Step 1:
Push the SIM card into the SIM
slot.
Step 2:
Push the inserted SIM card again
to eject it from the SIM slot.

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1.5.2 Connecting to the host board
After you connect MDG230 embedded modem to your host board, you will see the new device
shown up on Windows and Linux OS. (The MDG230 support RNDIS for Win10 up and Linux Kernel 5.0 up)
#Windows
Download Windows driver from the link below.
https://www.amitwireless.com/productDetail.php?cate=1030&product_id=1314&pid=1309&pid1=1260&pid2
=1030#
#Linux:

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1.5.2 Setup by Configuring WEB UI
User can browse web UI to configure the modem device.
Type in the IP Address (http://192.168.123.254/)
3
When you see the login page, enter the user name and password and then click ‘Login’ button.
The default setting for both username and password is ‘admin’
4
.
3
The default LAN IP address of this device is 192.168.123.254. If you change it, you need to login by using the
new IP address.
4
For security concern, the login process will force user to change default password at the first time.

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Chapter 2 Setup
The MDG230 series connect to a machine via USB 3.0 interface for 4G/5G network connection.
MDG230 provides NAT and Modem functions and helps the network application more flexible.
2.1 Network
Network Page
Item
Description
Device Mode
Set the unit operating mode
Cellular
Set the parameter for cellular network.
Ethernet
Set the IP of LAN side and DHCP service
Port Forwarding
Enable specified port or protocol for service on connected device.
DDNS
Register a dynamic host name for the unit.
2.1.1 Device Mode
Device Mode
Item
Value setting
Description
Device Mode
1. A Must filled setting
2. By default NAT is
selected
NAT
The unit will provide a NAT service and provide a simple firewall for the
connected device.
Modem
The unit will pass the cellular IP to connected device on LAN side.
2.1.2Cellular

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Device Mode
Item
Value setting
Description
Preferred SIM Card
1. A Must filled setting
2. By default SIM-A First
is selected
Choose which SIM card you want to use for the connection.
When SIM-A First or SIM-B First is selected, it means the connection is built
first by using SIM A/SIM B. And if the connection is failed, it will change to
the other SIM card and try to dial again, until the connection is up.
When SIM-A only or SIM-B only is selected, it will try to dial up only using
the SIM card you selected.
Note_1: For the product with single SIM design, only SIM-A Only option is
available.
APN
1. A Must filled setting
2. By default Auto is
Auto
The unit will detect the SIM and set an APN from internal database.
Manual

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selected
User must set APN manually.
Manual APN
1. A Must filled setting
2. String format : any
text
Enter the APN you want to use to establish the connection.
This is a must-filled setting if you selected Manual APN as APN scheme.
Username
1. An Optional setting
2. String format : any
text
Enter the optional username settings if your ISP provided such settings to
you.
Password
1. An Optional setting
2. String format : any
text
Enter the optional Password settings if your ISP provided such settings to
you.
Authentication
1. A Must filled setting
2. By default Auto is
selected
Select PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and use such protocol to be
authenticated with the carrier’s server.
Select CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) and use such
protocol to be authenticated with the carrier’s server.
When Auto is selected, it means it will authenticate with the server either
PAP or CHAP.
IP Mode
1. A Must filled setting
2. By default Dynamic IP
is selected
Dynamic IP
The unit will get IP from cellular service..
Static IP
The unit will set IP according Static IP Config.
IP Type
1. A Must filled setting
2. By default IPv4 is
selected
Specify the IP type of the network service provided by your 3G/4G network.
It can be IPv4, IPv6, or IPv4v6.
PIN Code
1. An Optional setting
2. String format :
interger
Enter the PIN (Personal Identification Number) code if it needs to unlock your
SIM card.
MTU Setup
1. An Optional setting
2. Uncheck by default
Check the Enable box to enable the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) limit,
and specify the MTU for the 3G/4G connection.
MTU refers to Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size
permitted for Internet transmission.
Value Range: 68 ~ 1500.
Keep Alive
1. An optional setting
2. Box is checked by
default
Input IP Address and interval to send an ICMP packet to check the network
status.
DiscardPing from WAN
1. AnOptional setting
2. Uncheck by default
The modem will not respond the ICMP request packet from remote hosts
when the checkbox is checked.
SIM Switch Policy
Click the Policy Setting button to define the SIM Switch policy or browse the
current policy settings.

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Policy Setting
Item
Value setting
Description
Failed connection
1. 0 By default
2. Uncheck by default
Number of failed connections,After the number of times is reached, switch
the SIM
RSSI Monitor
1. 0 By default
2. Uncheck by default
When the signal is less than the set value, the SIM will be switched
Network service
1. 0 By default
2.
When the loss NR5G signal reaches the set value time, start switching SIM
Roaming service
1. 0 By default
Switch SIM when roaming timeout time reaches the set value
Static IP Configuration
Item
Value setting
Description
IP
1. IPv4 format.
2. A Must filled setting
The Static IP Address setting of this unit.

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Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0 (/24) is
set by default
The Subnet Mask of this configed static IP.
Default Gateway
1. IPv4 format.
2. An Optional setting
The gateway setting of this configed static IP.
Primary DNS
1. IPv4 format.
2. An Optional setting
Assigned DNS server of this configed static IP.
Secondary DNS
1. IPv4 format.
2. An Optional setting
Assigned DNS server of this configed static IP.
2.1.3 Ethernet
Ethernet IP
Item
Value setting
Description
IP
1. IPv4 format.
2. A Must filled setting
The LAN IP Address of this unit.
Netmask
255.255.255.0 (/24) is
set by default
The Subnet Mask of this unit.
DHCP Server
The box is checked by
default.
Click Enable box to activate DHCP Server.
DHCP Setting
N/A
Click DHCP Config button to pop-up the DHCP Setting page.
DHCP IP Fixed Rule
N/A
Click Add button to pop-up the DHCP IP Fixed Rule page.