Inseego SKYUS 160 Series User manual

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SKYUS 160 Series
Skyus 160NE / 160AP
USER GUIDE

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Contents
Contents .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Key Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Description.............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Front View ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Back View........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Bottom View..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Indicator LEDs......................................................................................................................................................................10
2 Installation and Getting Started .....................................................................................................................................11
Installation Overview ........................................................................................................................................................12
System Requirements.......................................................................................................................................................12
Installing a SIM Card ..........................................................................................................................................................13
Installing the Battery .........................................................................................................................................................14
Connecting Antennas.......................................................................................................................................................14
Mounting Precautions and Guidelines .......................................................................................................................15
Positioning your Device .............................................................................................................................................15
Mounting the Device ........................................................................................................................................................16
Powering the Device .........................................................................................................................................................17
Using the Backup Battery ..........................................................................................................................................18
Connecting your Device ..................................................................................................................................................19
Connecting via Ethernet ............................................................................................................................................19
Connecting via USB .....................................................................................................................................................19
Connecting via Wi-Fi ...................................................................................................................................................20
Connecting to the Web UI...............................................................................................................................................20
Connecting External Sensors via Bluetooth..............................................................................................................20
Resetting your Router.......................................................................................................................................................20
Getting Support ..................................................................................................................................................................21
3 Software Configuration......................................................................................................................................................22
Logging In .............................................................................................................................................................................23
Home Page............................................................................................................................................................................24
Top Banner......................................................................................................................................................................24
Side Menu .......................................................................................................................................................................25

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Skyus Device...................................................................................................................................................................25
Mobile Network.............................................................................................................................................................25
Connected Devices ......................................................................................................................................................26
Event Log.........................................................................................................................................................................26
Managing Bluetooth Sensors.........................................................................................................................................27
Bluetooth Sensors Page .............................................................................................................................................27
Managing Connected Devices.......................................................................................................................................29
Connected Devices Page...........................................................................................................................................30
Configuring GPS..................................................................................................................................................................31
Status Tab........................................................................................................................................................................31
Local Tab..........................................................................................................................................................................33
Managing Settings.............................................................................................................................................................34
Wi-Fi Hotspot Tab.........................................................................................................................................................34
Device Tab.......................................................................................................................................................................37
Mobile Network Tab ....................................................................................................................................................49
Advanced Tab................................................................................................................................................................54
Accessing Messages ..........................................................................................................................................................55
Messages Page ..............................................................................................................................................................55
Viewing Info About the Router......................................................................................................................................56
Current Status Tab........................................................................................................................................................57
Data Usage Tab .............................................................................................................................................................59
Device Info Tab..............................................................................................................................................................60
Diagnostics Tab.............................................................................................................................................................62
Logs Tab...........................................................................................................................................................................64
Software Update Tab ..................................................................................................................................................65
Support Tab....................................................................................................................................................................67
Getting Help.........................................................................................................................................................................67
4 Advanced Settings...............................................................................................................................................................68
Overview................................................................................................................................................................................69
Firewall ...................................................................................................................................................................................70
VPN Passthrough ..........................................................................................................................................................70
IPv6 Transparent Mode ..............................................................................................................................................70
DMZ (IPv4).......................................................................................................................................................................70
MAC Filter..............................................................................................................................................................................71
Notes on Blocking Devices........................................................................................................................................71

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LAN ..........................................................................................................................................................................................73
IPv4 ....................................................................................................................................................................................73
IPv6 ....................................................................................................................................................................................74
Port Filtering.........................................................................................................................................................................75
Port Filtering...................................................................................................................................................................75
Applications....................................................................................................................................................................76
Custom Applications...................................................................................................................................................76
Port Forwarding ..................................................................................................................................................................78
Port Forwarding ............................................................................................................................................................79
Port Forwarding Applications..................................................................................................................................79
Custom Applications...................................................................................................................................................80
IPPT ..........................................................................................................................................................................................81
IP Passthrough...............................................................................................................................................................81
Remote Management.......................................................................................................................................................82
Remote Server ...............................................................................................................................................................82
Configuration.................................................................................................................................................................82
VPN ..........................................................................................................................................................................................84
Auto-Connect VPN.......................................................................................................................................................84
VPN Connection............................................................................................................................................................84
VPN Settings...................................................................................................................................................................84
5 Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................................85
Included Accessories.........................................................................................................................................................86
Optional Accessories.........................................................................................................................................................87
Power Cable..........................................................................................................................................................................88
AC Power Cable.............................................................................................................................................................88
DC Power and IO Cable ..............................................................................................................................................88
USB Cable and Adapter ....................................................................................................................................................89
6 Product Specifications and Regulatory Information ...............................................................................................90
Product Specifications......................................................................................................................................................91
Device ...............................................................................................................................................................................91
Environmental ...............................................................................................................................................................91
Cellular Bands ................................................................................................................................................................91
Bluetooth Sensors ........................................................................................................................................................92
Technology.....................................................................................................................................................................92
Power................................................................................................................................................................................92

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OS Support......................................................................................................................................................................92
Regulatory Information....................................................................................................................................................93
Wireless Communications...............................................................................................................................................96
Limited Warranty and Liability.......................................................................................................................................96
Safety Hazards .....................................................................................................................................................................97
7 Glossary....................................................................................................................................................................................99
Glossary............................................................................................................................................................................... 100

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Introduction
Overview
Description
Indicator LEDs

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Overview
The compact Skyus 160 Series is a cellular gateway (cloud-enabled cellular modem and router)
designed to support numerous Industrial IoT use cases in both fixed and mobile environments. With
LTE connectivity, the Skyus 160 Series router provides features that are purpose-built for IoT. Cloud
connectivity to IoT Connect
TM
enables remote device/fleet/deployment management.
Key Features
 LTE Cat 6 (up to 300 Mbps)
 Multi-Carrier support
 aGNSS (with active and passive GNSS antenna support)
 Rugged design for continuous operation in harsh environments
 Advanced security encryption and authentication protocols
 Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0
*
 Standard 4400 mAh backup battery
 Multiple data interfaces: Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi
 Multiple power interfaces: PoE, USB, or 4 Pin
 Cloud services, FOTA and remote configuration
 On-board memory to support edge processing
* See Bluetooth Sensors on page 94 for supported sensors.

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Description
Front View
Back View
Bottom View
The battery compartment, SIM sockets, and device label are located on the bottom of the device.

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Indicator LEDs
The Skyus 160 Series router has three LEDs that verify status, signal, and connectivity.
LED LED Color Meaning
Device Blue On / Battery Power (High)
Green On / External Power
Yellow On / Battery Power (Low)
Red On / Battery Power (Critical)
Error (when blinking)
Cellular Blue Great Signal
Green Good Signal
Yellow Okay Signal
Magenta Poor Signal
Orange No SIM / Inactive SIM
Red Error
Wi-Fi /
Bluetooth*
Blue Bluetooth On – Connected Clients
Green Wi-Fi On – Connected Clients
Blue and Green Both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi On
Orange No Clients
Red Error
The Ethernet / LAN connector port also has indicator LEDs.
*See Bluetooth Sensors on page 94 for supported sensors.
LED LED Color Operation Meaning
LAN Green
Solid
Off
Indicates Ethernet connection speed
1000 Mbps (Gigabit)
10/100 Mbps
Amber
Solid
Blinking
Off
Indicates link status
Link
Activity
No link

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Installation and Getting
Started
Installation Overview
System Requirements
Installing a SIM Card
Installing the Battery
Connecting Antennas
Mounting Precautions and Guidelines
Mounting the Device
Powering the Device
Connecting your Device
Connecting to the Web UI
Connecting External Sensors via Bluetooth
Resetting your Router
Getting Support

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Installation Overview
This chapter provides system requirements and instructions for installing and getting your Skyus 160
Series up and running.
The installation process consists of the following steps:
 Installing a SIM Card
 Installing the Battery
 Connecting Antennas
 Mounting Precautions and Guidelines
 Mounting the Device
 Powering the Device
 Connecting your Device
 Connecting to the Web UI
 Connecting External Sensors via Bluetooth
System Requirements
The Skyus 160 Series router allows you to set up a network and provides both wired and wireless
connectivity.
NOTE: This device is recommended for professional installation. Requirements include:
 A computer or computing device supporting Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Ethernet, or USB 2.0
 Internet browser software, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher, Firefox, Safari,
Opera, or Chrome

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Installing a SIM Card
To insert the SIM card:
1. Open the battery door on the bottom of the device and, if installed, remove the battery.
2. Slide the SIM socket retainer to the unlocked position and lift it.
3. Insert the SIM card into the appropriate slot in the orientation shown.
4. Press the retainer down and move it to the locked position.
5. Replace the battery and the battery door.

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Installing the Battery
To install or remove the backup battery:
1. Remove the battery door on the bottom of the device.
2. Install or remove the battery.
NOTE: The battery will only fit into the device in the correct orientation.
3. Replace the battery door.
CAUTION! Risk of explosion if replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions.
Connecting Antennas
Finger tighten the appropriate antennas for your desired configuration. Check the label on each
antenna to ensure correct placement. At minimum, connect antennas to CELL 1 and CELL 2 ports.
NOTE: Recommended torque is 5 in-lbs (56 N-cm).

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Mounting Precautions and Guidelines
As you determine the mounting location and prepare to install the device, be sure to heed the
following precautions and guidelines:
 Locate the router in an area free from liquids, dust, and extreme temperatures. If it is possible for
the device to experience contact with fluids, extreme mechanical shock, or extreme thermal
conditions (outside of the thermal specs listed in this User Guide), you run the risk of damaging
the device and/or the battery. If the battery is subject to these conditions, the battery may fail
and cause significant damage to the device and the surrounding area.
 Store the router back in its box when not in use.
 Do not block any ventilation openings by applying adhesives or labels to the router as this
might cause the device to overheat or it might interfere with antenna performance.
 Clean only with a clean, dry cloth.
 Protect the cord from being crushed or pinched.
 Take care to locate and route cords and wires to minimize the risk of damaged caused by users
or other objects that are located near the device.
 Avoid dropping or shaking the router to reduce the risk of damaging the device or disrupting
operation.
Positioning your Device
The size and mounting options available for the Skyus 160 Series router allow you to install the device
in the location that best suits your needs. The reception and coverage range depends on where you
mount the router. Keep in mind that the placement of furniture, the thickness of walls, and the
number of walls a signal must travel through can limit cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth range.
For best results, place your router:
 Away from interference such as microwaves, ceiling fans, security systems, or cordless phones
 Away from large containers of glass or concrete (fish tanks, mirrors, brick or concrete walls)
 Away from large metal surfaces (cook tops, metal doors, aluminum studs, appliances)
 More than 20 cm away from a person
 Close to a window but out of the way of direct sunlight (great for 4G LTE reception)
 Close to an AC outlet and near Ethernet computer cables
 In an elevated location

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 In line-of-sight to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices
 Near the computers or other devices that communicate with the router
 On an upper floor for best cellular signal (if applicable)
NOTE: When using multiple points of access, use different radio frequency channels for adjacent
access points. We recommend leaving 5 spaces between channels (e.g. 1 and 6, or 3 and 8).
Mounting the Device
WARNING! While mounting your device, do not apply excessive force to the mounting brackets as this
may cause the tabs to fail. Installation is recommended to be completed by a professional.
CAUTION! If using rigid mounting hardware, apply pressure only to the ends of the device. Limit the
mounting pressure only to the amount needed to secure the device.
To mount your device using screws, follow the directions below, using two #4 or #6 screws.
1. Identify the optimal installation location. Make sure you consider the physical space
requirements of the device, any needed connectors, cables, and antennas. In addition, make
sure you consider mounting location to optimize cellular coverage.
2. Identify the optimal mounting equipment. Depending on installation location, you may want
to select wood screws, metal self-tapping screws, drywall anchors, concrete anchors, or others.
3. Locate and install a screw for Hole 1. Make sure the screw head remains 1/8” (3mm) away from
the wall.

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4. Install the device onto the screw using Hole 1 and slide the device all the way onto the slot of
Hole 1.
5. Install a screw into the mounting surface through Hole 2. Tighten screw to 5 in-lbs. to ensure a
snug fit. Take caution to ensure the device will be installed level.
6. Install the final screw into the mounting surface through Hole 3. Tighten screw to 5 in-lbs. to
ensure a snug fit.
Powering the Device
You can power your device using an external power source. When a power source is connected, the
Skyus 160 Series powers up automatically. When loaded with an active SIM, it may take up to two
minutes for the device to power up and register on the cellular network.
To power on the device using an external power source:
Connect the device to a power source. This can be a 4 pin connector, USB, or Ethernet, see Connecting
your Device on page 19.
The LEDs will all blink white, signaling the device is starting up. When LEDs stabilize with
green/yellow/blue/red colors, the device is ready for use. The power button should be green showing
the device has sufficient external power.
WARNING! HOT SURFACE DO NOT TOUCH. The antenna connectors and PoE connector may reach hot
temperatures during normal use.

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Using the Backup Battery
The Skyus 160 Series features a rechargeable 3.8 V 4400 mAh 16.7 Wh Li-ion backup battery that
provides up to 12 hours
2
of critical power for alerting during power loss in stationary environments
and usage in vehicle environments when the vehicle is off. The battery will charge when connected to
any external power source.
NOTE: The backup battery is not designed for primary use.
WARNING! The backup battery will charge when external device temperatures are within
0 – 55° C. Outside of this range, the battery charging circuit will be disabled. Li-ion batteries are not
safe to use in environments outside of -20 – 60 C. If it is possible that the device will see temperatures
outside of this range, please remove the battery from the device and discontinue use with the battery.
Failure to comply with these operating ranges may result in extensive damage to the device and/or
the device’s surrounding area. If the battery is not needed in your use case or you wish to operate the
device outside of this range, please properly store or dispose of the battery according to your local
waste management authority.
To power on the device using the backup battery:
1. Press and hold the power button on the front of the device until the LEDs start blinking.
2. The LEDs will all blink white, signaling the device is starting up. When LEDs stabilize with
green/yellow/blue/red colors, the device is ready for use. The power button should show
blue/yellow/red to indicate battery level status.
2
Heavy data usage will lessen backup battery life more quickly.

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Connecting your Device
You can connect your Skyus 160 Series device in multiple ways:
 Connecting via Ethernet
 Connecting via USB
 Connecting via Wi-Fi
Connecting via Ethernet
To connect using Ethernet:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the device to the host system.
2. Connect the device to a power source.
 If the host system offers PoE or PoE+, the device can be powered by the host system and
pass traffic via Ethernet.
 If PoE or PoE+ is not available from the host system, the device needs to be powered using
the 4 Pin power port.
3. When powered and plugged in, the device should automatically turn on and establish a
connection.
Connecting via USB
You can connect via USB to connect your router to a host system, or to an external device.
To connect using USB (connecting to a host):
Using the USB A to USB Micro-B cable, connect the Micro-B side to the device and the A side to
the host system.
When plugged in to a USB 2.0 port, the device should automatically turn on and be ready for use
in Windows-based (8 or later) or Linux-based (kernel 2.6.32 or later; Ubuntu 14.04 or later)
environments.
NOTE: If the device is not connected through a powered USB port, the device can still operate via
USB while using the 4 Pin power cord to power the device.
To connect using USB (connecting to a device):
Using the appropriate USB cable (Micro-B on the Skyus 160 Series device side), connect to the
external device.
With USB OTG, the Skyus 160 Series can power the external device using USB 2.0 (5 VDC @ 1A),
but the Skyus 160 Series device must be plugged into power using the 4 Pin connector.

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This situation is useful when connecting an external USB modem (e.g. Skyus DS, Skyus DS2, or
Skyus SC) for failover and/or load balancing.
Connecting via Wi-Fi
To connect using Wi-Fi:
1. Ensure the Skyus 160 Series router is powered on.
2. Connect to the router using the SSID and Password information provided on the label on the
bottom of the router.
3. It is strongly recommended to change the SSID and Password from the default for security
reasons after initial use. Make sure to save the updated information in a secure location.
Connecting to the Web UI
On the device connected to your Skyus 160 Series router, open any web browser and go to
http://my.skyus/ or http://192.168.1.1.
Select Sign In (in the top-right corner of the screen), and enter the password printed on the
bottom of your router.
Connecting External Sensors via Bluetooth
To connect external sensors via Bluetooth:
1. In the Web UI, select Bluetooth Sensors from the side menu.
2. Turn the ON/OFF slider to ON. Bluetooth scanning starts immediately.
3. When scanning is complete, the Available Sensors section lists all of the available Bluetooth
sensors. Select the device you wish to pair and click the Pair button.
NOTE: See Bluetooth Sensors on page 92 for supported sensors.
Resetting your Router
You can restart your Skyus 160 Series router, or restore settings to the factory defaults. You can do this
using the Web UI at Settings > Backup and Restore,or by clicking the Sign Out drop-down in the
top-right corner of any Web Interface page and selecting Restart.
Alternately, you can use the RESET button on the device, located inside a corner of the battery
compartment. The button is a small hole about 1.5mm in diameter, with the word RESET below it. Use
a small pointed object, such as a paperclip, to push the RESET Button.
To restart the router: Press the RESET button quickly (less than one second). This turns your router
off and on again and does not affect settings.