Beam i Series User manual

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Safety information
The BEAM 5i and BEAM 8i router must be used in compliance with any and all applicable national and international laws
and with any special restrictions regulating the utilization of the communication module in prescribed applications and
environments
Hereby, Mobile Onboard declares that this BEAM 5i and 8i router is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive CE/RED.
Quick start guide
Automotive Router
Front view
Back view
Power socket
pinout
Power socket Ethernet Mobile MAIN
antenna connector
Power socket Ethernet
GPS antenna connector
LCD status screen USB (type A)
Mobile AUX
antenna connector
Reset
button Wi-Fi antenna connector
Reset button
Mobile MAIN
antenna connector
Mobile AUX
antenna connector
Wi-Fi antenna connectors
Not connected
Negative / Black wire
Positive / Red wire
For more information

Please enter username and password
Username
Password
admin
admin01
Login
Mobile Information
Mobile
Data connection state
IMEI
IMSI
Sim card state
Signal strength
Connected
123456789012345
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Ready
-79 dBm
2
3
1. Remove the 2 top screws that secure the BEAM 5i lid in place. Then
slide the lid towards you and lift off.
2. Push the SIM holder button with a SIM needle or paper clip.
3. Pull out the SIM holder.
4. Insert your SIM card into the SIM holder.
5. Slide the SIM holder back into the router.
6. Replace lid and secure with the 2 top screws.
7. Attach antennas to connectors on back of the BEAM 5i
8. Connect the power y lead to the vehicle’s power supply and plug
the other end into the power socket on the back of the device.
Power up the device by turning on the vehicle’s power/master
switch.
9. Connect to the device wirelessly
(SSID: BEAM_**** (unique to each device)).
Hardware installation
1. To enter the router’s Web interface (WebUI), type
http://192.168.42.1 into the URL eld of your Internet browser.
2. Use login information shown in the image below when prompted for
authentication.
Login to device
3. After you login, you will be prompted to change your password
for security reasons. The new password must contain at least 8
characters, including at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase
letter and one digit. This step is mandatory and you will not be able
to interact with the router’s WebUI before you change the password.
4. When you change the router’s password, the Conguration Wizard
will start. The Conguration Wizard is a tool used to setup some of
the router’s main operating parameters.
Technical information
Radio specications
RF technologies GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, LTE, WiFi
Max RF power 33 dBm@GSM, 24 dBm@WCDMA, 23 dBm@LTE, 20 dBm@WiFi
Bundled antennas specications*
GSM/WCDMA/LTE antenna 698~960/1710~2690 MHz, 50 Ω, VSWR<3, gain** 3 dBi, omnidirec-
tional, SMA male connector
WiFi antenna 2400~2483.5 MHz, 50 Ω, VSWR<2, gain** 5 dBi, omnidirectional, RP-
SMA male connector
*Order code dependent.
**Higher gain antenna can be connected to compensate for cable attenuation when a cable is used.
The user is responsible for the compliance with the legal regulations.
Hardware installation
1. Remove the 2 screws that secure the BEAM 8i back router plate
in place. Then gently remove the plate from the main enclosure to
access the SIM slots.
2. Slide your SIM card into SIM slot 1. If you have a second SIM card
slide that into SIM slot 2.
3. Replace the back plate and secure in place with the 2 screws.
4. Attach antennas to the connectors on back of the BEAM 8i.
5. Connect the power y lead to the vehicle’s power supply and plug
the other end into the power socket on the back of the device.
Power up the device by turning on the vehicle’s power/master
switch.
6. Connect to the device wirelessly
(SSID: BEAM_**** (unique to each device)).
5. Go to the Status > Network page and pay attention to the Signal
Strength indication (image below). To maximize the cellular
performance try adjusting the antennas or changing the location of
your device to achieve the best signal conditions.
Radio specications
RF technologies GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, LTE, GNSS, WiFi
Max RF power 33 dBm@GSM, 24 dBm@WCDMA, 23 dBm@LTE, 20 dBm@WiFi
Bundled antennas specications*
GSM/WCDMA/LTE antenna 698~960/1710~2690 MHz, 50 Ω, VSWR<3, gain** 3 dBi, omnidirec-
tional, SMA male connector
WiFi antenna 2400~2483.5 MHz, 50 Ω, VSWR<2, gain** 5 dBi, omnidirectional, RP-
SMA male connector