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APEX Outdoor CPE
User Manual
Model: AOL-J912
4G LTE Cat 12 Outdoor CPE
LTE Network Bands
B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B9/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20
B21/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B38/B39B40/B41/B66
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Contents
Conventions ..............................................................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Device Overview ........................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Main Features & Interface........................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Panel Layout................................................................................................................................................................6
1.3.1 Front Panel...................................................................................................................................................................6
1.3.2 The Rear Panel ...........................................................................................................................................................6
1.3.3
General Application of this Device........................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Quick Setup Guide ................................................................................................................................................9
2.1 System Requirements...............................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ................................................................................................................9
2.3 Setup the Device........................................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 3 Installation Guide ................................................................................................................................................... 13
The AOL-J912 Outdoor CPE supports both Wall, as well as Pole mount installation............................................ 13
3.1 Installation Kit............................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.2 Pole Mount Installation Instructions...................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Wall Mount Installation Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 4 Device Configurations.......................................................................................................................................... 16
4.1 Login ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
4.2 Dashboard.................................................................................................................................................................. 17
4.3 Status........................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.3.1 WAN Status................................................................................................................................................................ 19
4.3.2 Network Status ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.3.3 Neighbor Cell ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
4.3.4 Software ....................................................................................................................................................................20
4.3.5 Device List.................................................................................................................................................................20
4.3.6 Statistics...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.4 Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.4.1 Basic 21
4.4.1.1 Management..................................................................................................................................................22
4.4.1.2 LAN/DHCP...................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.4.1.3 Manual Upgrade ........................................................................................................................................... 24
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4.4.2 Advanced .................................................................................................................................................................. 24
4.4.2.1 Dynamic DNS ................................................................................................................................................25
4.4.2.2 Routing............................................................................................................................................................26
4.4.2.3 NTP................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.4.2.4 Diagnostic.......................................................................................................................................................28
4.4.2.5 System Log .................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.4.2.6 Network Management ................................................................................................................................ 29
4.4.2.7 Backup & Restore.........................................................................................................................................29
4.4.3 Security ...................................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.4.3.1 MAC Filtering Settings ................................................................................................................................. 31
4.4.3.2 IP/Port Filtering.............................................................................................................................................. 32
4.4.3.3 Content Filtering........................................................................................................................................... 33
4.4.3.4 Port Forwarding ............................................................................................................................................ 35
4.4.3.5 Virtual Server................................................................................................................................................. 36
4.4.3.6 DMZ.................................................................................................................................................................. 37
4.4.3.7 UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) ................................................................................................................ 37
4.4.3.8 VPN Passthrough ......................................................................................................................................... 38
4.4.3.9 TTL ................................................................................................................................................................... 38
4.5 LTE .............................................................................................................................................................................. 39
4.5.1 APN Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ 39
4.5.2 PIN Management..................................................................................................................................................... 40
4.5.3 Bridge......................................................................................................................................................................... 42
4.5.4 Network ..................................................................................................................................................................... 42
4.5.5 PCI Lock..................................................................................................................................................................... 43
4.5.6 MTU 44
Appendix A: Troubleshooting & FAQ .................................................................................................................................. 45
Appendix B: Specifications...................................................................................................................................................... 47
Appendix C: Glossary ............................................................................................................................................................ 48
Regulatory Statements.......................................................................................................................................................... 49
Safety Hazards ........................................................................................................................................................................ 49
Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Limited Warranty...................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Trademark ................................................................................................................................................................................. 51
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Package Contents
The following items can be found in your package:
• AOL-J912 4G LTE Outdoor CPE
• Power cord with POE Injector
• Mounting Accessories (mount brackets with screws for Pole and/or Wall mount)
• Quick Start Guide
Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are
damaged or missing, please contact ATEL distributor/Service Provider.
Conventions
Any occurrence of “Device”/”Router”/”ODU” or “ J912” in this User Manual, refers to the
AOL-J912 4G LTE Outdoor CPE.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
T
his chapter introduces what the functions of AOL-J912 and reviews its appearance. This
chapter contains the following sections:
•
Device Overview
•
Panel Layout
1.1 Device Overview
The AOL-J912 is designed to meet the needs of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks
for high-speed data services over 4G LTE/LTE-A networks. This device is specially designed
to be installed outside (like on a roof). External walls receive better 4G LTE signals and feed
them into the home or internal living space via an Ethernet cable using the POE feature. It is a
great product for users who have poor network signals indoors but want higher data speeds.
The J-Series is a Category-12 LTE device, which can provide download and upload speeds up
to 600Mbps and 75Mbps respectively. It is also simple and convenient to set up and configure
this device via its intuitive Online Device Portal (WebGUI).
1.2 Main Features & Interface
l Supports 4G LTE/LTE-A Network Supported Bands
B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B9/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B21/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/
B32/B38/B39B40/B41/B66
l LTE UE Category 12
l Supports High-Speed data download and upload up to 600Mbps and 75Mbps
respectively.
l 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port with passive POE
l Built-in Antennas with 2x2 LTE MIMO support.
l 2FF standard SIM card support.
l Reset Button
l Easy-to-use web management interface (WebGUI).
l 4 x LED Indicators for better understanding of device status.
l POE Injector (AC input: 110V~240V and DC output: 48V-56V; 1.5-meter cable) with
POE and Data Port.
l Wall/Pole Mount Supported
l IP67 Compliance
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1.3 Panel Layout
1.3.1 Front Panel
Figure 1. Front Panel Sketch (Dimensions are 265 x 265mm)
You can see Horizontal & Vertical indicators engraved on the housing surface for help during
installation/mounting.
1.3.2 The Rear Panel
Figure 2. Rear Panel Sketch
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The following parts are located on the rear panel (as marked with numbers):
1. Ethernet Port: indicates the location for the Ethernet Cable to connect.
2. SIM Slot: indicates the U-SIM card slot location.
3. Reset Key:indicates the location of the Reset key to perform factory resets.
4. RF/Signals: indicates the level of signal being received.
5. PWR:indicates the device power status.
6. ETH:indicates Ethernet/LAN status.
7. SIM: indicates U-SIM card status.
%You might see differences in the LED indicator behavior than what is described below due to continuous
product development to meet customer requirements.
LED
Status
Color
Description
RF/Signal
4-Bar
Green
Best receiving signals, SINR > 11dB
3-Bar
Green
Good receiving signals, SINR 5 ~ 10dB
2-Bar
Green
Normal receiving signals, SINR 1 ~4dB
1-Bar
Green
Weak receiving signals, SINR - 2 ~ 0dB
No Bar
-
No/Very Weak receiving signals, SINR < - 2dB
PWR
On
Green
Device is Powered On
Off
-
Device is Powered Off
ETH
On
Green
Ethernet/LAN connection is established.
Off
-
Ethernet/LAN connection is not established.
SIM
On
Green
SIM card is inserted/detected.
Off
-
SIM card is not inserted/detected.
Figure 3. Interface & LEDs Location
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1.3.3 General Application of this Device
Figure 3. AOL-J912 connected to a PC directly via the POE Injector.
Figure 4. AOL-J912 connected to a Wi-Fi Router via the POE Injector.
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Chapter 2 Quick Setup Guide
2.1 System Requirements
• Active SIM card with data enabled.
• PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors.
• Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements
• The ODU should be placed outside and facing an open area towards an eNodeB/Cell
Tower. Obstructions such as concrete walls, glass partitions or wooden walls can affect the
transmission and reception of network signals.
• Keep the ODU away from household electrical appliances that produce strong electric or
magnetic fields such as satellite dishes or antennas.
• Operating Temperature: -30℃~60℃
• Operating Humidity: 5%~95%
2.3 Setup the Device
The device supports high-speed data over 4G LTE networks. By default, the device will
attempt to connect over available 4G networks, and the user can access to Internet on a
connected computer/PC (note that an active SIM and data plan may be required).
Figure 5. AOL-J912 connected to a PC via the POE injector.
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Figure 6. AOL-J912 SIM card & Ethernet cable connections.
1. Open the SIM Slot section (as shown in Figure 7) and insert the SIM card into the slot until
you hear a click. Then close it.
Note: Use a standard SIM card (2FF).
2. Open the Ethernet Port section and connect a LAN cable through the cap (the silicon shield
to the RJ45 Port of the AOL-J912). Then close it.
3. Connect the Power cord to the POE injector and then make the remaining connections with
an ethernet cable as outlined below:
• P+D/OUT Port: The other end of the Ethernet/LAN cable connected with Outdoor CPE
(AOL-J912) should be connected here. This helps supply Power to the ODU via ethernet
using the Power over Ethernet feature). Use a 4 Pair standard Ethernet cable.
• Data/IN Port: The other end of the Ethernet/LAN cable connected with your
PC/Computer should be connected here.
• PWR LED: The “On” state indicates that the POE injector is receiving power.
• PoE LED: The “On” state indicates that the Connected Outdoor CPE is powered On.
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Figure 7
.
PoE Connection Setup
4. Once a connection is made as outlined above, you can find the outdoor CPE’s PWR (Power) LED
lit-up. That indicates that the CPE is powered On.
5. Verify the hardware connection by checking the LEDs’ status. If the RF/Signal LED is on,
your device found the signal and it is ready for use.
Note: For better data speed, please make sure the Signal LED is lit with 3-4 bars. If not,
change the location or direction of the device during installation for best available signals.
How to Access the Online Device Portal (WebGUI):
Please follow the steps below to access the device’s online management portal (WebGUI) for the
current configuration or to get network related information.
1. Once your Computer/PC is connected to the Outdoor CPE AOL-J912 over Ethernet, you
can see the ETH (Ethernet) LED in the “On” state.
2. To access the configuration webpage, open a web-browser and type the default
address, http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of the browser.
Figure 8. Login URL.
3. After a moment, a login window will appear. Enter admin for the Username and
Password, both in all lower-case letters. Then click the Sign In button.
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Figure 9. Login Window.
Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, try clearing your web browser cache memory. You
can also try checking the connection with ping. Open the command prompt and input to ping
192.168.0.1. You should see the ping response if a LAN connection has been established.
4. Once you’ve successfully logged in, you will see a Dashboard page where all the basic
configurations related to the device are presented for quick check (i.e. SIM status,
Connection Status with Network and Network Parameters).
Figure 10. Dashboard Page
Your device is now ready for use.
For details about each form of installation, please refer here.
5. For an additional step, you can install the Outdoor CPE on a wall or Pole as per your needs
for best signal reception/results. Refer to the installation guide (Chapter 3 of this User
Manual).
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Chapter 3 Installation Guide
The AOL-J912 Outdoor CPE supports both Wall, as well as Pole mount installation.
3.1 Installation Kit
1. Mounting Bracket
2. #2 Phillips Head Screw x4
3. U-Bolt Clamp Set
NOTE: Tools are not included in the installation kit. You will need a Phillips head screwdriver and
M6 wrench to install (not included).
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M6 Nuts and Washers
U-Shape Clamps
3.2 Pole Mount Installation Instructions
1. Attach the mounting bracket to the rear panel of the ODU using four #2 Phillips head
screws.
2. Attach the other side of mounting bracket to the pole using the provided mounting ties
(U-shape clamps sets).
Phillips Head Screws
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3.3 Wall Mount Installation Instructions
To Affix a mount bracket to the AOL-J912 rear panel:
1. Use four screws to attach the mounting bracket to the rear panel of the AOL-J912 CPE.
2. Place the mounting bracket fixed on the rear side of the AOL-J912 to the U-shaped bracket
and use four screws to stack two mounting brackets together.
3. Position the AOL-J912 CPE at the desired angle and attach it with four screws.
To Affix a Mount bracket to a wall:
4. Place the mounting bracket against the wall in the desired position.
5. Use a 4mm drill bit to make four holes approximately 30mm deep, then insert four wall
anchors into the holes.
6. Use four screws to attach the mounting bracket to the wall.
NOTE: Screws and installation tools for wall mounting are not included in the installation kit.
Phillips Head Screws
Wall Screws
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Chapter 4 Device Configurations
This chapter will cover each of the Online Device Portal’s (WebGUI) key functions and the
configuration procedure.
4.1 Login
1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address
http://192.168.0.1 into the address field of the browser.
2. After a moment, a login window will appear. Enter “admin” for the Username and Password,
both in lower case letters. Then click the Login button.
Figure 11. Web Login Window.
NOTE: Check device label for default password if you get any error with above credentials.
After your successful login, you will see the main menus on the top of the Web-based utility.
Figure 12. Main Menu Bar.
The menu interface includes Four sections/Submenus: Dashboard, Status, Settings and LTE
You can access the device configuration through the menu page and modify the parameters
according to your needs. The detailed explanations for each menu and their key functions
are described below.
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4.2 Dashboard
The dashboard menu page provides the current status of the device and important information
about the device.
Figure 13. Dashboard Menu.
This page has six sections that provide device information. It is very helpful for learning about
your device’s current status. Refer to the information below for more details.
l Header
On the top/header section of the Online Portal page, some important details like connected
Network Name, Signal Bars, Connection Status, SIM Card Status, Language Selection, and
the logout button are displayed.
Figure 14. Device in Connected State with Network Example.
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Figure 15. Device in Disconnected State with Network Example.
Red Color indicates that the SIM card is either not inserted or failed to detect.
Blue Color indicates that the SIM card is detected by the device.
Green Color indicates that the device is connected to an LTE network.
Click on this button to log out from the Online Portal.
l Network
Displays the current Connection Status, connected Band, Cell ID, and Network signal
parameters (i.e. RSRP, RSRQ & SINR).
l WAN Info
Displays the PDP/WAN configuration (i.e. WAN IP, Gateway IP & DNS IP) acquired if the
device is attached to network.
l Data Traffic
Displays the Data traffic statistics for Total, Sent, Received and Session Time. You can
reset statistics by clicking the Reset Button.
l Device/SIM Info
Displays the device Software version, IMEI, and SIM card details (i.e. UICCID, IMSI).
4.3 Status
In this menu, you will find the submenus: WAN Status, Network Status, Neighbor Cell,
Software, Device List & Statistics.
Figure 16. Submenu under Status Menu.
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4.3.1 WAN Status
With this menu, you can view WAN information about the device if it is connected to a network.
If not, no information will be available here.
Figure 17. WAN Status.
4.3.2 Network Status
With this menu, you can view network and device related information such as, Device
Connected State, Cell ID, Device IMEI, SIM Card Status, IMSI, and Network Parameters (i.e.
RSRP, RSSI, RSRQ, SINR).
Figure 18. Network Status.
4.3.3 Neighbor Cell
With this menu, you can view neighbor cell related information such as RAT Type State, Cell ID,
EARFCN, and network parameter. This information is useful when you want to use PCI lock
feature where device will lock to a specific Cell.
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Figure 19. Neighbor Cell information.
Click on the Refresh button to refresh the values.
4.3.4 Software
With this menu, you can view the device’s current Software Version.
Figure 20. Device
Software Information.
4.3.5 Device List
With this menu, you can view the connected device/PC details, such as, Hostname & MAC
Address, IP Address allotted on local side, Connection interface/Type, Ethernet, and Expires
time.
Figure 21. Connected Device List on LAN.
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