GL-INET Amarok GL-X1200 User manual

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AMAROK
GL-X1200 is a 3G/4G wireless router with high-performance and stability, to meet with the requirements
of wireless network connection for industrial users. Based on OpenWRT OS, it also offered an integrated
platform of functions extension for developers, Makers, IoT integration and development.
GL-X1200 User Manual

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Catalogue
Chapter 1 General Product Introduction ...................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Brief Product Introduction........................................................................................................................ 7
1.2 Technical Specifications............................................................................................................................ 9
1.3 Appearance and dimension.................................................................................................................... 11
1.4 Package list.............................................................................................................................................. 12
1.5 Optional Configuration........................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 2 Hardware installation...................................................................................................................... 16
2.1 LED light indicator................................................................................................................................... 16
2.2 Reset button ........................................................................................................................................... 17
2.3 USB port .................................................................................................................................................. 17
2.4 Micro-SD card slot................................................................................................................................... 17
2.5 SIM card slot ........................................................................................................................................... 18
2.6 Install antennas....................................................................................................................................... 19
2.7 Install the device..................................................................................................................................... 19
2.7.1 Place on desk ................................................................................................................................... 19
2.7.2 Wall Mounting................................................................................................................................. 20
2.7.3 DIN-Rail Mounting........................................................................................................................... 21
2.7.4 Cabinet Installation.......................................................................................................................... 22
2.8 Ground wire installation......................................................................................................................... 23
2.9 Console port connection......................................................................................................................... 23
2.10 Ethernet cable connection.................................................................................................................... 24
2.11 Power Supply connection..................................................................................................................... 24
2.11.1 Powered by DC adapter................................................................................................................. 24
2.11.2 Powered by PoE Ethernet cable.................................................................................................... 25
2.11.3 POE output..................................................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 3 Login Web UI.................................................................................................................................... 26
3.1 Login........................................................................................................................................................ 26
3.2 Language Setting ..................................................................................................................................... 26
3.3 Set Admin Password................................................................................................................................ 27
3.4 Admin Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 27
Chapter 4 Device Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 28
4.1.1 Brief introduction ............................................................................................................................ 29
4.1.2 Status................................................................................................................................................ 30
4.1.3 Cable................................................................................................................................................. 30

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4.1.4 Repeater........................................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.5 Tethering.......................................................................................................................................... 35
4.1.6 3G/4G Modem................................................................................................................................. 36
4.2 Wireless................................................................................................................................................... 42
4.2.1 2.4G & 5G WiFi................................................................................................................................. 43
4.2.2 2.4G & 5G Guest WiFi ...................................................................................................................... 44
4.3 Client ....................................................................................................................................................... 46
4.4.1 Online Upgrade................................................................................................................................ 48
4.4.2 Local Upgrade .................................................................................................................................. 49
4.4.3 Automatic Upgrade.......................................................................................................................... 50
4.5 Firewall.................................................................................................................................................... 51
4.5.1 Port Forwarding............................................................................................................................... 51
4.5.2 Turn on Ports.................................................................................................................................... 52
4.5.3 DMZ.................................................................................................................................................. 54
4.6 VPN（No Chinese Version）.................................................................................................................. 55
4.6.1 OpenVPN Client ............................................................................................................................... 55
4.6.2 OpenVPN Server .............................................................................................................................. 55
4.6.3 Wireguard Client.............................................................................................................................. 56
4.6.4 Wireguard Server............................................................................................................................. 57
4.6.5 VPN Policies ..................................................................................................................................... 57
4.7 Application Program................................................................................................................................... 58
4.7.2 File sharing....................................................................................................................................... 60
4.7.3 Remote Access................................................................................................................................. 60
4.7.4 Captive Portal................................................................................................................................... 62
4.8 More Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 62
4.8.1 Admin Password .............................................................................................................................. 62
4.8.2 LAN IP............................................................................................................................................... 63
4.8.3 Time Zone......................................................................................................................................... 69
4.8.4 GPS ................................................................................................................................................... 70
4.8.5 MAC address Clone.......................................................................................................................... 73
4.8.6 Self-defined DNS server................................................................................................................... 74
4.8.7 Network mode................................................................................................................................. 75
4.8.8 Reset to factory setting................................................................................................................... 76
4.8.9 Advanced functions ......................................................................................................................... 77
5.1.2 Login by PuTTY................................................................................................................................. 82

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5.2 Commands introduction......................................................................................................................... 85
5.2.2 ping command ................................................................................................................................. 86
5.2.3 nslookup commmand...................................................................................................................... 87
5.2.4 traceroute command....................................................................................................................... 88
5.2.5 iwinfo command.............................................................................................................................. 89
5.2.9 iptables command ........................................................................................................................... 95

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Chapter 1 General Product Introduction
1.1 Brief Product Introduction
GL-X1200 is an industrial grade wireless router which offers a solution for 4G network connection with cable
or wirelessly. It is equipped with high-performance QCA9563, @775MHz SoC, with dual 4G/3G/2G modules
as well as dual SIM card slots. It has 4 gigabit LAN ports and 1 gigabit WAN port, dual band, 2x2 MIMO,
IEEE802.11b/g/n and IEEE802.11ac compliable offering up to 1166Mbps Wi-Fi speed(11n 300M+11ac 866M).
It supports 60 devices online at the same time.
It has four full-band external 4G antennas, and two high-gain external Wi-Fi antennas, one built-in GPS/BDS
module and one external antenna accordingly, and one built-in watchdog chipset to ensure a stable operation
of the device.
GL-X1200 is widely applied in fields like Smart Traffic, Smart Manufacturing, Smart business, offering highly
reliable data transmission.
4G Features:
Support dual 4G LTE modules
Support CAT4 (download 150Mbps, upload 50Mbps) or CAT6 (download 300Mbps, upload 50Mbps)
WIFI Features:
Dual band 2.4G & 5G
11n 2x2 + 11ac 2x2，300Mbps（2.4G）+866Mbps（5G）
High-gain dual-band external antennas
Software and Hardware Features:
Built-in dual 4G LTE CAT4 or CAT6 modules
eSIM is supportable
Built-in 128MB NAND-Flash for user’s storage
1*USB2.0, support external USB modem
1*Micro SD/TF card, maximum 128GB storage
Built-in GPS/BDS module
Built-in Watchdog chipset

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Built-in RTC module
Support RS232 or RS485 serial port (RJ45 port type).
Powered by 12V or 48V DC power supply, or with POE power input (802.3at).
Support 802.3af POE-Out (using 48V DC power in).
Automatically shifting between wireless 4G connection and Ethernet cable connection to keep devices always
online.
Other Features:
Iron enclosure supports stable operation under a temperature from -20 to 55 °C.
Powered by Qualcomm chipset, which has high performance and reliability, low failure rate.
Flexible installation, on desk, wall mounting or DIN-rail mounting (equipped with 35mm rail buckle to match a
35mm rail).

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1.2 Technical Specifications
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Description
Model No.
GL-X1200
CPU
Qualcomm QCA9563，@755MHz
WiFi Chipset
Qualcomm QCA9563 (2.4G) + Qualcomm QCA9886 (5G)
Flash
16MB Nor-FLASH
128MB NAND-FLASH
RAM
128MB DDR
3G/4G module
Support 2x 4G LTE CAT4 or CAT6）
2x micro SIM(3FF) card slot, e-SIM is optional
4G antenna
External full-band antenna (700M ~ 2.7GHz)
WiFi
2.4G+5G dual-band concurrent
802.11b/g/n 2x2 MIMO + 802.11a/n/ac2x2 MU-MIMO
WiFi wireless transmit
2.4GHz 300Mbps
5GHz 866Mbps
WIFI antenna
External dual-band high gain antennas
Wi-Fi Power Output
2.4GHz: 19dBm (11n MCS7 HT40) Max
5GHz: 19dBm (11ac MCS9 HT80) Max
(Output power of the antenna interface, excluding antenna gain )
Wi-Fi Receive Sensitivity
-94dBm((Maximum)
Global Positioning System
Built-in GPS/(BDS) module, external antenna
Watchdog
Internal Watchdog chip
RTC
Internal RTC Module
Ethernet Port
5x 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet port (1x WAN + 4x LAN)
Console
RS232 or RS485 serial console port (RJ45 connector)
USB port
1x USB2.0 Type-A

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MicroSD
1x MicroSD (TF) Slot, support maximum 128GB
LED Indicator
Power, PoE output, System, WAN, LAN, 2.4G Wi-Fi, 5G Wi-Fi, 4G Modem #1
signal strength、4G Modem #2 signal strength
(Each 4G module has 3 LED indicate the signal strength)
Reset Button
Press the button more than 8 seconds to reset the device to factory settings.
Power Input
12V/3A or 48V/1A DC input or PoE input (802.3at)
Power Output
Support PoE output (802.3af) when 48V/1A input
Enclosure
Metallic housing case with ground-screws.
Dimension
240*145*40mm (L*W*H, exclude Antenna size)
Weight
1360g (net weight)
Power Consumption
Maximum 11W (Exclude power consumption of external device connected by
USB port)
Temperature
Operation Temperature: -20~55°C ；
(Support extended operating temperature: Powered by PSU -20~60°C;
Powered by POE -40~70°
Limited operation time and may cause performance degradation)
Storage Temperature: -40～70°C