CET ND65 User manual

ND65
LoRaWAN Gateway
User Manual
Version: V1.0A
March 20, 2023

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This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part by any means without the express
written permission from CET Inc. (CET). The information contained in this manual is believed
to be accurate at the time of publication; however, CET assumes no responsibility for any
errors which may appear here and reserves the right to make changes without notice. Please
consult CET or your local representative for the latest product specifications.
DANGER
This symbol indicates the presence of danger that may result in severe injury or death and
permanent equipment damage if proper precautions are not taken during the installation,
operation or maintenance of the device.
CAUTION
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precautions are not taken during the installation, operation or maintenance of the device.

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DANGER
Failure to observe the following instructions may result in severe injury or death
and/or equipment damage.
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Installation, operation and maintenance of the device should only be performed by
qualified, competent personnel that have the appropriate training and experience
with high voltage and current devices.
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Ensure that all power sources are turned OFF before performing any work on the
device.
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Under no circumstances should the meter be connected to a power source if it is
damaged.
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To prevent potential fire or shock hazard, do not expose the device to rain or moisture.
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Setup procedures must be performed only by qualified personnel familiar with the
instrument and its associated electrical equipment.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Typical Application ....................................................................................................................1
1.3 Front Panel LED Indicators ........................................................................................................ 2
1.4 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................2
Chapter 2 Installation..............................................................................................................................3
2.1 Package List...............................................................................................................................3
2.2 Dimensions............................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Mounting .................................................................................................................................. 3
2.3.1 Install SIM Card ..............................................................................................................3
2.3.2 Wiring Ethernet Cable & Power Cable ...........................................................................4
2.3.3 Install the Antenna (optional) ........................................................................................4
2.3.4 Mounting the ND65 .......................................................................................................4
Chapter 3 Configure Device via Web Server ...........................................................................................6
3.1 Web Accessing ..........................................................................................................................6
3.1.1 Wireless Access..............................................................................................................6
3.1.2 Wired Access..................................................................................................................6
3.2 Network Connection.................................................................................................................8
3.2.1 Ethernet Connection......................................................................................................8
3.2.2 Wi-Fi Connection............................................................................................................8
3.2.3 Cellular Connection......................................................................................................10
3.3 Packet Forwarder Configuration .............................................................................................11
3.4 Configure ND65 as a Network Server ..................................................................................... 15
Chapter 4 An Application Example ....................................................................................................... 19
4.1 PMC-350-C device setup.........................................................................................................19
4.2 ND65 Gateway Configuration ................................................................................................. 20
4.3 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................25
Contact us............................................................................................................................................. 27

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
The ND65 is a robust 8-channel indoor LoRaWAN® gateway, adopting SX1302 LoRa chip and high-
performance quad-core CPU, it supports more than2000 nodes connection. The ND65 has a line of
sight of up to 10km and can cover about 2km in urbanized areas, ideally suited for smart offices, smart
buildings and many other indoor applications. In addition to supporting multi-backhaul backups with
Ethernet, WiFi and cellular, the ND65 is compatible with popular network servers. It has an integrated
network server and Milesight IoT Cloud for easy deployment.
The following are the main features of the ND65:
▪Industrial, Commercial and Utility Substation Metering
▪Building, Factory and Process Automation
▪Sub-metering and Cost Allocation
1.2 Features
▪Quad-core industrial processor with large memory
▪Equipped with SX1302 chip, handling a higher amount of traffic with lower consumption
▪8 half/full-duplex channels
▪IP65 enclosure and industrial design for parts of outdoor applications
▪Desktop, wall or pole mounting (optional)
▪Multi-backhaul with Ethernet, cellular (4G/3G) and WiFi
▪DeviceHub and Milesight IoT Cloud provide easy and centralized management of remote
devices
▪Enable security communication with multiple VPNs like IPsec/OpenVPN/L2TP/PPTP/DMVPN
▪Compatible with mainstream network servers like TTN, ChirpStack, etc.
▪Built-in network server and MQTT/HTTP/HTTPS API for easy and quick deployment
▪Embedded Python SDK for users' secondary development
1.3 Typical Application

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1.4 Front Panel LED Indicators
There are six LED indicators on the Front Panel as described in the table below.
Indicator
Color
Status
Description
POWER
Blue
Off
Power is off
On
Power is on
STATUS
Blue
On
The device is running normally
Red
On
The device is running abnormally
LoRa
Blue
On
Packet Forwarding mode is enabled
Off
Packet Forwarding mode is disabled
WiFi
Blue
On
WiFi is enabled
Off
WiFi is disabled
LTE
(Cellular)
Blue
Off
SIM card is registering or fails to register, or no SIM
cards are inserted
Blinking slowly
SIM card has been registered and is ready for dial-up
Blinking
rapidly
SIM card has been registered and is dialing up now
On
The SIM card has been registered and dialed up
successfully
ETH
(Ethernet Port)
Blue
Off
Disconnected
On
Connected
1.5 Rear Panel
The following steps describe how to reset the ND65 using the Reset button:
1. When the LED indicators are all On (the LTE and ETH would be off if the Cellular and
Ethernet are not equipped), press and hold on the Reset button for more than 5 seconds.
2. Release the Reset button when the LED indicators blink.
3. When the LED indicators are all On again, the reset operation is completed, and the ND65 is
reset to factory default.

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Package List
Before mounting the ND65, please check the package contents to ensure you have received all the
items below.
1 × ND65
1 × Ethernet Cable
1 × DC Jack Power Adapter
1 × Mounting Bracket
Bracket Fixing Screws
4 × Wall Mounting Kits
1 × LoRa Antenna (optional)
2.2 Dimensions
2.3 Mounting
2.3.1 Install SIM Card
Steps:
a. Use a screwdriver to open the protective cover on the rear panel of ND65.
b. Insert the SIM card into the device according to the direction icon on the device (see figure
below).
c. To take out the SIM card, push in the SIM card, and it will pop up automatically.
Notes:
1) The ND65 does not support hot plugging, and please turn off the power before inserting or taking off the
SIM card.
Unit: mm

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2.3.2 Wiring Ethernet Cable & Power Cable
Notes:
1) Do not connect the power before the Ethernet cable is connected correctly. Otherwise, PoE devices or
Gateway may be damaged.
2.3.3 Install the Antenna (optional)
Rotate the antenna into the antenna connector accordingly. The external antenna should always be
installed vertically on a site for good signal status.
Notes:
1) Please do not let the front panel of the ND65 faces to walls if using an embedded LoRa antenna.
2.3.4 Mounting the ND65
The ND65 can be mounted to a wall or a pole. Before the installation, please make sure that the SIM
card has been inserted, the antennas have been attached, and all cables have been installed properly.
2.3.4.1 Wall Mounting
1. Before installation, make sure that the desired position is marked.
2. Drill four 32 mm-depth holes with a 6 mm drill.
3. Insert four wall plugs into the holes respectively.
4. Install the mounting bracket horizontally to the wall and secure it using the wall mounting
kits.
5. Secure the bracket fixing screws to the device's back panel, then hang the device to the
mounting bracket on the wall.
Steps 1-5 Step 6
Ethernet Port
Power Supply port
Steps:
1. Connect the Ethernet cable and power cable to the
Ethernet Port and Power Supply port, respectively.
2. Pass two cables through the waterproof silicone and
slid into the grooves.
3. Screw the protective cover back to the device.

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2.3.4.2 Pole Mounting
1. Open the hose clamp by turning the locking mechanism counterclockwise.
2. Straighten the hose clamp, and slide it through the rectangular rings in the mounting
bracket, and wrap the hose clamp around the pole.
3. Use a screwdriver to tighten the locking mechanism by turning it clockwise.
4. Screw the bracket fixing screws to the device's back panel, then hang the device to the
mounting bracket on the pole.

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Chapter 3 Configure Device via Web Server
3.1 Web Accessing
The default IP addresses of the ND65’s Ethernet Port and WIFI are 192.168.23.150 and 192.168.1.1,
respectively.
3.1.1 Wireless Access
1. Power on the ND65.
2. Enable Wireless Network Connection on your computer and search for access point
“Gateway_******” to connect it.
3. Open a Web browser on your PC (Chrome is recommended) and type the IP address
192.168.1.1 to access the web page.
4. Enter the username and password, and click “Login”.
3.1.2 Wired Access
1. Setting PC's IP Address
a) To determine the PC's IP Address, click the Start icon , then the Settings button on
Windows 10 (for other MS Windows systems, please refer to this link for more instructions).
Figure 3-1 Settings > Network & Internet
b) Click Network & Internet, select Change adapter options and then find the appropriate
Ethernet connection.
Figure 3-2 Network and Sharing Center
c) Right-click on it and select Properties. Then double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) to show its IP configuration.
oUsername: admin
oPassword: password
If you enter the username or password
incorrectly more than 5 times, the login
page will be locked for 10 minutes.