BEC MX-1200 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COPYRIGHT NOTICE .......................................1
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .........................1
INTRODUCTION TO YOUR ROUTER.............................................................. 1
FEATURES &SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................... 3
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW...............7
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR USING THIS ROUTER ................................................ 7
PACKAGE CONTENTS............................................................................... 7
DEVICE DESCRIPTION (FRONT) .................................................................. 8
DEVICE DESCRIPTION (BACK).................................................................. 10
SYSTEM RECOVERY PROCEDURES............................................................. 11
CABLING ............................................................................................ 11
CHAPTER 3: BASIC INSTALLATION ............12
NETWORK CONFIGURATION –IPV4 ......................................................... 13
Configuring PC in Windows 10 (IPv4) ..............................................................13
Configuring PC in Windows 7/8 (IPv4).............................................................15
Configuring PC in Windows Vista (IPv4) ..........................................................17
NETWORK CONFIGURATION –IPV6 ......................................................... 19
Configuring PC in Windows 10 (IPv6) ..............................................................19
Configuring PC in Windows 7/8 (IPv6).............................................................21
Configuring PC in Windows Vista (IPv6) ..........................................................23
DEFAULT SETTINGS............................................................................... 25
CHAPTER 4: DEVICE CONFIGURATION ......26
LOGIN TO YOUR DEVICE......................................................................... 26

STATUS.............................................................................................. 28
Device Info ......................................................................................................28
System Log ......................................................................................................30
System Status ..................................................................................................30
3G/4G-LTE Status.............................................................................................31
GPS Status .......................................................................................................33
Hardware Monitor ..........................................................................................33
Hotspot Status.................................................................................................34
Statistics ..........................................................................................................35
DHCP Table......................................................................................................39
Disk Status.......................................................................................................39
ARP Table ........................................................................................................39
VRRP Status.....................................................................................................40
QUICK START ...................................................................................... 41
CONFIGURATION.................................................................................. 44
Interface Setup................................................................................................44
Internet ........................................................................................................................ 44
LAN............................................................................................................................... 52
Wireless........................................................................................................................ 57
Wireless MAC Filter ...................................................................................................... 68
Dual WAN........................................................................................................69
General Setting............................................................................................................. 69
Outbound Load Balance ............................................................................................... 74
Protocol Binding ........................................................................................................... 75
Hotspot ...........................................................................................................76
General Setting............................................................................................................. 76
Built-in User Account .................................................................................................... 79
Authorized of Client...................................................................................................... 80
Walled Garden ............................................................................................................. 81
Advertisement.............................................................................................................. 82
Session Log................................................................................................................... 83
Customization............................................................................................................... 84
Advanced Setup ..............................................................................................86
Firewall......................................................................................................................... 86
Routing......................................................................................................................... 87
NAT............................................................................................................................... 88
Static DNS..................................................................................................................... 93
Time Schedule .............................................................................................................. 94
Mail Alert ..................................................................................................................... 95

Access Management .......................................................................................96
Device Management .................................................................................................... 96
SNMP ........................................................................................................................... 97
Syslog ........................................................................................................................... 99
Universal Plug & Play ................................................................................................. 100
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) ................................................................................................. 101
Access Control ............................................................................................................ 103
Packet Filter................................................................................................................ 105
CWMP (TR-069).......................................................................................................... 110
Parental Control ......................................................................................................... 112
SAMBA & FTP Server .................................................................................................. 113
BECentral Management ............................................................................................. 116
Maintenance .................................................................................................117
User Management ..................................................................................................... 117
Time Zone................................................................................................................... 121
Firmware & Configuration.......................................................................................... 122
System Restart............................................................................................................ 123
Auto Reboot ............................................................................................................... 124
Diagnostics Tool.......................................................................................................... 125
Ignition Sensing.......................................................................................................... 127
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING ............128
Problems with the Router .............................................................................128
Problem with LAN Interface ..........................................................................128
Recovery Procedures.....................................................................................129
APPENDIX: PRODUCT SUPPORT & CONTACT
.......................................................................130

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Introduction to your Router
The BEC MX-1200 is a high-performance, versatile, feature-rich platform for organizations that are
eager to deploy a reliable, high-performing, secure, and scalable wireless network. Retail, SMB,
Enterprise and other business can now accelerate deployments of applications such as business
continuity, Point-of-Sales, SD-WAN services and much more.
The MX-1200 supports immediate mobile network expansion via its modular interface and the MX-
100U LTE modem. The MX-100U is certified across all major carriers giving customers the ability to
select the best carrier for their given location. It integrates Category 6 LTE-A with carrier aggregation,
dual-SIM, multi-carrier auto selection and active GPS into an IP-50 hardened enclosure. Future
models will support a migration path to higher data rates and LTE Categories.
Vehicle Tracking System
MX-1200 is embedded with a GNSS receiver for GPS or GLONASS. To co-work with On-Board
Diagnostics(OBD) system, it eases the central control of geographically-dispersed fleets by
presenting individual vehicles' detailed information, including remaining fuel levels, rapid
accelerations, and locations.
Mobile and Fixed Broadband Services Ready
MX-1200 platform supports two (2) SIMs for carrier redundancy or seamless failover (with MX-100U)
between carrier networks and is equipped up to two (2) versatile Gigabit Ethernet LANs/WANs for
wireline connection such as Fiber(FTTH), Cable or DSL with speeds up to 1000Mbps. Using BEC
WAN Management in the Web GUI to manage and ensure uninterrupted Internet services by assigning
failover to specific WAN interfaces, setting up WAN load balance to smoother traffic to ensure no
drops on latency-sensitive application and data.
Maximized Wi-Fi Speed and Coverage
With the next wireless generation, 802.11ac, integrated in the MX-1200, the router delivers fast Wi-Fi
speeds of up to 1200Mbps. The MX-1200 supports a link rate up to 300Mbps in 2.4GHz frequency
range & 867Mbps in 5GHz range and is also backward
compatible with existing 802.11 a / b / g / n wireless equipment in the network. The Wireless Protected
Access (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) and Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) features enhance the level
of transmission security and access control over Wireless LAN. MX-1200 also supports the Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS) standard for easy and secure establishment of a wireless home network. If
the user’s network requires wider coverage, the built-in Wireless Distribution System (WDS) repeater
function expands the wireless network without needing any external wires or cables.

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Wi-Fi Hotspot with Captive Portal
MX-1200 offers Wi-Fi hotspot to share the Internet connection via mobile (3G/LTE) or a wired
connection, an existing FTTH, cable, DSL network or modem, with any wireless-enabled devices
which is completed separate from the private Wi-Fi network. The captive portal enables highly secure
connectivity with multiple authentication options and extensive controls for access and bandwidth
management. Customization options allow for operator logos, branding or advertisement placement.
IPv6 Supported
Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is a version of the Internet Protocol that is designed to succeed
IPv4. IPv6 has a vastly larger address space than IPv4. The router is already supporting IPv6, you
can use it in IPv6 environment no need to change device. The dual-stack protocol implementation in
an operating system is a fundamental IPv4-to-IPv6 transition technology. It implements IPv4 and
IPv6 protocol stacks either independently or in a hybrid form. The hybrid form is commonly
implemented in modern operating systems supporting IPv6.
Quick Start Wizard
Support a WEB GUI page to install this device quickly. With this wizard, simple steps will get you
connected to the Internet immediately.
Firmware Upgradeable
Device can be upgraded to the latest firmware through the WEB based GUI.

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Features & Specifications
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Features & Specifications
• Compatible with MX-100U for immediate mobile network expansion
•Dual 4G LTE broadband connectivity (with MX-100U)
• Dual-WAN 4G LTE and Gigabit Ethernet WAN interface for network expandability and reliable
connectivity
• High performance antenna for increased coverage, signal reception and efficiency
• Embedded GNSS engine for real-time asset tracking and location data-based applications (with
MX-100U)
• Enterprise level routing functionality (Service Key is required)
• Gigabit Ethernet WAN (GbE WAN) for Cable/Fiber/xDSL high WAN throughput
•Gigabit Ethernet LAN
• IPv6 ready (IPv4/IPv6 dual stack)
•Multiple wireless SSIDs with wireless guest access and client isolation
• IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac compliant Wireless Access Point with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
•Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
• Wi-Fi Hotspot with captive portal
•Firewall Security with DoS Preventing and Packet Filtering
•Quality of Service Control for traffic prioritization management
•Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Compliance
• Ease of Use with Quick Installation Wizard
•USB port for NAS (FTP/ SAMBA server)
• Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
•Small form factor with multiple mounting options, easily installed by a single person
•Power ignition control option when mounted within vehicles
•Hardened enclosure with Industrial-graded components
High-speed Mobile Wireless Communication (Optional)
• Embedded single or dual 4G/LTE module (MX-1200U or MX-1200X)
• High performance external antennas
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) (Optional)
• Embedded GNSS receiver for GPS or GLONASS
• Active external antenna (Sold Separately)

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Network Protocols and Features
•IPv4, IPv6 or IPv4 / IPv6 Dual Stack
•NAT, static (v4/v6) routing and RIP-1 / 2
•DHCPv4 / v6
•Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Compliant
•Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS)
•Virtual Server and DMZ
•SNTP, DNS proxy
•IGMP snooping and IGMP proxy
•MLD snooping and MLD proxy
Firewall
•Built-in NAT Firewall
•Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
• DoS attack prevention including Land Attack, Ping of Death, etc.
•Access control
•IP&MAC filter, URL Content Filter
•Password protection for system management
•VPN pass-through
Quality of Service Control
• Traffic prioritization management based-on Protocol, Port Number and IP Address (IPv4/ IPv6)
Wireless LAN
•Wi-Fi: four (4) Female RP-SMA Connectors
• Compliant with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standards
• 2.4GHz & 5GHz frequency range
• 20/40-MHz channel bandwidth
• Up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz) & 867Mbps (5GHz) wireless data rate
• 64/128 bits WEP supported for encryption
• Wireless security with WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, Mixed WPA/WAP2-PSK, (TKIP/AES),
802.1x/Radius

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• Multiple SSID (4 SSIDs), BSSID
• Wireless Client Isolation
•Wi-Fi Hotspot with captive portal
• Radius or integrated account database
• Wall Garden support
USB Application Server
•Storage/NAS: SAMBA Server, FTP Server
Intelligent Ignition Sensing
• For In-vehicle connectivity installations
Management
•Quick Installation wizard
•Web-based GUI for remote and local management (IPv4/IPv6)
•Firmware upgrades and configuration data upload and download via web-based GUI
•Supports DHCP server / client / relay
• Supports SNMP v1, v2, v3, MIB-I and MIB-II
•TR-069 supports remote management
•BECentral®Cloud Management
• Supports SNMP
• Syslog monitoring

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Hardware Specifications
Physical interface
•Wi-Fi: four (4) Female RP-SMA Connectors
• 3G/4G LTE (MX-100U Plug-In): two (2) SMA Female Connectors
• (Optional) GPS (MX-100U Plug-In): one (1) SMA Female Connector
• WAN: 3G/4G LTE and/or ETH WAN
• USB 2.0 Host: two (2) ports
• Ethernet LAN: 4-port 10/100/1000Mbps auto-crossover (MDI/ MDI-X) switch
• SIM Card (MX-100U Plug-In): two (2) slots
• Reset Button
• Power Jack
• LED Indicators
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions (W*H*D): 8.86" x 1.97" x 6.97" (225mm x 50mm x 172.4mm)

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CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Important Note for Using This Router
Package Contents
✓BEC MX-1200 M2M Router * 1
✓Quick Installation Guide * 1
✓RJ-45 Ethernet Cable x 1
✓2.4GHz Wi-Fi Antennas (Short) x 2
✓5GHz Wi-Fi Antennas (Long) x 2
✓MiniFit to DC Jack Power Cable * 1
✓DC Power Adapter x 1
(Optional Accessories)
✓3G/4G Antennas
✓Active GPS Antenna
✓MiniFit Vehicle Power Cable
✓Do not use the router in high humidity or high temperature.
✓Do not use the same power source for the MX-1200 on other
equipment.
✓Do not open or repair the case yourself. If the device becomes
too hot, turn off the power immediately and have it repaired at
a qualified service center.
✓Avoid using this product and all accessories outdoors.
Warning
✓Place the router on a stable surface.
✓Only use the power adapter that comes with the package. Using
a different voltage rating power adapter may damage the router.
Attention

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Device Description (Front)
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Device Description (Front)
PORTS
MEANING
I
(Optional)
WAN1
(Main/GPS/Aux)
Antenna
Connectors
MX-100U as Primary LTE Connectivity
SMA female connectors.
Manually screw the 3G/4G and/or GPS antennas tight to the female connectors for
Cellular Module 1
II
(Optional)
WAN2 (Main/Aux)
Antenna
Connectors
MX-1200 Embedded as Secondary LTE Connectivity
SMA female connectors.
Manually screw the 3G/4G and/or GPS antennas tight to the female connectors for Cellular
Module 2
III
Gigabit
LAN Ethernet
(1 - 4)
Connect a UTP Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or Cat-5e) to one of the four LAN ports when
connecting to a PC or an office/home network of 10Mbps /100Mbps /1000Mbps
*LAN 1/EWAN 1 & LAN 2/EWAN 2
Connect to Fiber/ Cable/ xDSL Modem with a RJ-45 cable, for broadband connectivity.
Note: LAN1 and/or LAN2 automatically becomes an EWAN port when EWAN internet interface
is configured in the management GUI
IV
USB Ports
The USB can support setup for storage/file sharing. Connect an external USB dongle / hard
drive for storage
V
Power
Connect the supplied Power cable to this jack port

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Device Description (Front)
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LEDS
MEANING
1
LTE 1 / LTE 2
(Received Signal
Strength Indicator)
Green
RSSI greater than -69 dBm. Excellent signal condition
Green Flashing
quickly
RSSI from -81 to -69 dBm. Good signal condition
Red Flashing
quickly
RSSI from -99 to -81 dBm. Fair signal condition
Red Flashing
slowly
RSSI less than -99 dBm. Poor signal condition
Red
No signal and the 4G LTE module is in service
Off
No LTE module or LTE module fails
2
GPS LED
Green
GPS is up and ready to use
3
USB 1 / USB 2
Green
Connecting to a USB dongle or a hard drive
4
Internet
Green
Internet is connected, and traffic is passing through the device
Red
IP request failed
Off
Either in bridged mode or WAN connection is not present
5
Power
Green
System is up and ready
Red
Boot failure
6
Gigabit Ethernet
(LAN 1 - 4)
Green
Transmission speed is at Gigabit speed (1000Mbps)
Orange
Transmission speed is at 10/100Mbps
Blinking
Data being transmitted/received

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Device Description (Back)
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Device Description (Back)
LEDS
MEANING
7
Wi-Fi 2.4G / 5G
Green
Wireless connection to 2.4G or/and 5G network is established
Blinking
Data being transmitted / received
PORTS
MEANING
VI
2.4GHz
Wi-Fi Antenna
Find two (2) short 2.4GHz Wi-Fi antennas and screw them onto the antenna connectors
VII
5GHz
Wi-Fi Antenna
Find two (2) long 5GHz Wi-Fi antennas and screw them onto the antenna connectors
VIII
Reset
After the device is powered on, press it 6 seconds or above: to restore to factory default
settings (this is used when you cannot login to the router, e.g. forgot your password)
IX
WPS &
Wireless On/Off
By controlling the pressing time, users can achieve two different effects:
(1) WPS*: Press &hold the button for less than 6 seconds to trigger WPS function.
(2) Wireless ON/OFF button: Press & hold the button for more than 6 seconds to
enable or disable the wireless.
* Refer to the WPS section in the User Manual for more details.
SIM 1 / SIM 2
Card Slots
Primary: SIM 1. Secondary: SIM 2
If only have one SIM card, insert it to SIM 1.
Insert the mini SIM card (2FF) with the gold contact facing down.
Push the mini SIM card (2FF) inwards to eject it
* Power off the MX-1200 before inserting or removing the SIM card(s)

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System Recovery Procedures
The purpose is to allow users to restore the MX-1200 to its initial stage when the device is outage,
upgraded to a wrong / broken firmware, cannot access to the GUI with wrong username and/or
password, etc.
Step 1 – Configure your PC Network IP Address
Before performing the system recovery, assign this IP address and Netmask to your PC,
192.168.1.100 and 255.255.255.0 respectively.
Step 2 – Reset your MX-1200 Device
2.1 Power off your MX-1200
2.2 Power on the MX-1200 while pushing the RESET button with a small pointed object (such as
paper clip, needle, toothpick, etc.).
2.3 When the POWER LED turns RED, keep holding and pushing the RESET button until the
INTERNET LED flashes in GREEN
Step 3 – Restore your MX-1200 Device
With INTERNET light flashes green, MX-1200 is in recovery mode and ready for a new Firmware.
3.1 Open a web browser and type the IP address, 192.168.1.1, to access to the recovery page.
NOTE: In the recovery mode, MX-1200 will not respond to any PING or other requests.
3.2 Browse to the new Firmware image file then click Upload to start the upgrade process.
3.3 INTERNET LED turns red means the Firmware upgrade is in process.
DO NOT power off or reboot the device, it would permanently damage your MX-1200.
3.4 INTERNET LED turns green after the Firmware upgrade completed
3.5 Power cycle on & off to regain access to the MX-1200.
Cabling
One of the most common causes of problems is bad cabling. Make sure that all connected devices
are turned on. On the front panel of the product is a bank of LEDs. Verify that the LAN Link and LEDs
are lit. If they are not, verify that you are using the proper cables.

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CHAPTER 3: BASIC INSTALLATION
The router can be configured with your web browser. A web browser is included as a standard
application in the following operating systems: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8/10, Linux, Mac OS, and etc.
The product provides an easy and user-friendly interface for configuration.
PCs must have an Ethernet interface installed properly and be connected to the router either directly
or through an external repeater hub, and have TCP/IP installed or configured to obtain an IP address
through a DHCP server or a fixed IP address that must be in the same subnet as the router. The
default IP address of the router is 192.168.1.254 and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 (i.e. any
attached PC must be in the same subnet, and have an IP address in the range of 192.168.1.1 to
192.168.1.253). The best and easiest way is to configure the PC to get an IP address automatically
from the router using DHCP. If you encounter any problems accessing the router’s web interface it
may also be advisable to uninstall any kind of software firewall on your PCs, as they can cause
problems accessing the 192.168.1.254 IP address of the router. Users should make their own
decisions on how to best protect their network.
Please follow the steps below for your PC’s network environment installation. First of all, please check
your PC’s network components. The TCP/IP protocol stack and Ethernet network adapter must be
installed. If not, please refer to your Windows-related or other operating system manuals.
Any TCP/IP capable workstation can be used to communicate with
or through the MX-1200. To configure other types of workstations,
please consult the manufacturer’s documentation.
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Network Configuration –IPv4
Configuring PC in Windows 10 (IPv4)
1. Click .
2. Click
3. Then click on Network and Internet.
4. Under Related settings, select
Network and Sharing Center
5. When the Network and Sharing
Center window pops up, select and
click on Change adapter settings on
the left window panel.
6. Select the Local Area Connection,
and right click the icon to select
Properties.

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7. Select Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) then click Properties.
8. In the TCP/IPv4 properties window,
select the Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS
Server address automatically radio
buttons. Then click OK to exit the
setting.
9. Click OK again in the Local Area
Connection Properties window to
apply the new configuration.

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Configuring PC in Windows 7/8 (IPv4)
1. Go to Start. Click on Control Panel.
2. Then click on Network and Internet.
3. When the Network and Sharing
Center window pops up, select and
click on Change adapter settings on
the left window panel.
4. Select the Local Area Connection,
and right click the icon to select
Properties.