Comway WG8010 User manual

WG8010 cellular IP modem Quick Installation Guide
WG8010 Cellular IP Modem Quick Installation Guide
The objective of this document is to provide the user with basic information on how to
configure the modem and verify communication with COMWAY DCS.
1. WG8010 Cellular IP Modem Installation
In this example the requirements are:
• GSM/GPRS SIM with GPRS data enabled.
• An APN (Access Point Name).
• Username and Password, if GPRS is operating on a non-transparent network.
Note: If you don’t know the name of the APN you need to use, please contact your
cellular network carrier for that information.
1.1 SIM Card Installation
Insert SIM Card with the metallic part facing down and the clipped corner in the left.
Note: Not to pull out the SIM holder without pushing the eject button
1.2 Connecting the Antenna
The antenna is supplied with WG8010; connect it to the antenna connector on IP modem.
1.3 Connecting to PC
The WG8010 have one RS-232 port; connect WG8010 to PC with serial line for later
configuring.
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Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 6
2 RXD 7
3 TXD 8
4 9
5 GND
1.4 Connecting the Power
Connect the 5 to 16 VDC power cord with the WG8010 IP Modem's power input. If the
power is properly supplied, the "PWR" LED will glow a solid green color to indicate that
the system is ready.
1.5 LED Indicators
The LED indicators on the front panel of the WG8010 IP Modem are described in the
following table.
LED status Device Status
DATA LED blinking Data
transmission
PWR, LINK LED blinking Not registered
PWR blinking Net search
LINK LED Permanently on Online
2. Configure WG8010 with AT command
2.1 Determine which Com Port to Use
Step 1．On older computers, there is usually a built in Com port. This is normally Com1.
Step 2．If you are using a USB-to-serial converter, you will need to determine which Com port
it is installed on.
Note: If the USB-to-serial converter has not been installed, install the necessary
drivers per the instruction supplied by your USB-to-Serial device. Then
leave the device unplugged.
Step 3．Open up the System Properties window. This is done through the Control Panel
→System or right-click on My Computer and select Properties. Select the
Hardware Tab.
Step 4．Select the Device Manager button. Expand the Ports section by selecting the + sign

WG8010 cellular IP modem Quick Installation Guide
beside
Step 5．Plug in the USB-to-Serial converter. The window should change to show the
USB-to-Serial converter installed.
Step 6．Most devices will show the Com port next to the device name. Record this number.
Note: Make sure there is no “!” or “X” next to the USB device. If you see an “!” or an
“X,” the device is not properly installed and will not work.
2.2 Start HyperTerminal
Step 1．Connect the WG8010 IP Modem to the PC COM port and run HyperTerminal
software. From the Taskbar, click [Start], followed by “All Programs” →Accessories
→Communications →“HyperTerminal”.
Step 2．You will be prompted to enter a description for the new connection. Enter a name for
the connection (e.g. “WG8010 IP Modem”) and click [OK] to continue.
Step 3．In the “Connect to” dialog box, select the PC COM port number, which is connected
to the modem, and click [OK] to continue.
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Step 4．In the next prompted dialog box; enter the port settings which is configured in the
modem click [OK] to continue.
Step 5．The “Connected” text in HyperTerminal status bar indicates that the PC is ready to
communicate with the modem. Perform a simple check on the connection between
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HyperTerminal and the modem:
Enter AT<Enter> command.
An OK response (displayed on HyperTerminal) indicates that the connection is
successfully established.
2.3 Cellular Network Connection Configuration
Step 1．Configure serial port:
AT^BAUD=115200
Step 2．Give the WG8010 a unique name:
AT^ID=”0903-1000-0032” //ID should be 15 numbers or letters
Step 3. Connect to your provider’s network
AT+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”cmnet” // replace “cmnet” with your APN
ATDT*9
Step 4．Configure the WG8010 to talk with COMWAY Test Server
AT^SERVER=”ds.fusionunix.com”: 9000
Step 5．Setup transmission mode
AT^PKMD=1 //COMWAYProtocol
Step 6．Store the current configuration to memory:
AT^SAVE
3. Configure WG8010 with configuration software
WG8010 Configuration software can be used to configure the general parameters,
without the need to look up AT commands.
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