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3G/4G cellular Modem and WIFI options
Addendum to TRACe-LP1 User guide
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Revision History
Publication Title: 3G/4G cellular Modem and WIFI options
Addendum to TRACe-LP1 User guide
Doc. ID: D207700-V1.2
Revision
Brief Description of Changes
Date of Issue
1.2
Product name change to TRACe-LP1 (previsouly TRACe-LoRaMQTT)
11-2018
1.1
Add WIFI option description
10-2018
1.0
Initial Issue
07-2018
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For Your Safety
Your new Kontron product was developed and tested carefully to provide all features necessary to ensure its
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High Voltage Safety Instructions
As a precaution and in case of danger, the power connector must be easily accessible. The power connector is the
product’s main disconnect device.
Warning
All operations on this product must be carried out by sufficiently skilled personnel only.
Electric Shock!
Before installing a non hot-swappable Kontron product into a system always ensure that
your mains power is switched off. This also applies to the installation of piggybacks. Serious
electrical shock hazards can exist during all installation, repair, and maintenance operations
on this product. Therefore, always unplug the power cable and any other cables which
provide external voltages before performing any work on this product.
Earth ground connection to vehicle’s chassis or a central grounding point shall remain
connected. The earth ground cable shall be the last cable to be disconnected or the first
cable to be connected when performing installation or removal procedures on this product.
Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction
ESD Sensitive Device!
Electronic boards and their components are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, care
must be taken during all handling operations and inspections of this product, in order to
ensure product integrity at all times.
Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for operational purposes unless it is
otherwise protected.
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guaranteed, it is important for the user to be electrically discharged before touching the product with his/her hands
or tools. This is most easily done by touching a metal part of your system housing.
It is particularly important to observe standard anti-static precautions when changing piggybacks, ROM devices,
jumper settings etc. If the product contains batteries for RTC or memory backup, ensure that the product is not placed
on conductive surfaces, including anti-static plastics or sponges. They can cause short circuits and damage the
batteries or conductive circuits on the product.
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General Instructions on Usage
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environmental requirements. This also applies to the operational temperature range of the specific board version
that must not be exceeded. If batteries are present, their temperature restrictions must be taken into account.
In performing all necessary installation and application operations, only follow the instructions supplied by the
present user guide.
Keep all the original packaging material for future storage or warranty shipments. If it is necessary to store or ship
the product then re-pack it in the same manner as it was delivered.
Special care is necessary when handling or unpacking the product. See Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction.
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Table of Contents
Symbols.................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
For Your Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................................................6
High Voltage Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................................6
Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction ............................................................................................................................................6
General Instructions on Usage......................................................................................................................................................................7
Environmental Protection Statement ........................................................................................................................................................7
Terms and Conditions ......................................................................................................................................................................................7
Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
1/ 1/ Scope ...................................................................................................................................................................................................9
2/ 3G/4G cellular modem function...................................................................................................................................................10
2.1. Ethernet Cabling........................................................................................................................................................................................10
3/ 3G/4G cellular modem antennas and SIM card installation...............................................................................................11
4/ 3G/4G cellular modem software setup .....................................................................................................................................12
5/ WIFI function .......................................................................................................................................................................................16
6/ WIFI antennas .....................................................................................................................................................................................17
7/ WIFI software setup..........................................................................................................................................................................18
7.1. Architecture.................................................................................................................................................................................................18
7.2. Configure the WIFI as a client to reach external hotspot...........................................................................................................20
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1/ 1/ Scope
This documentation addendum is provided as a supplement to the main TRACe-LP1 user’s guide reference SD.DT.G74.
It details the use of the 3G/4G cellular modem option of the Kontron TRACe-LP1 LoRaWAN™ gateway, as well as the
WIFI option. The 3G/4G modem and WIFI options have to be specified at the time of the ordering of the gateway.
The order codes for the gateway with network options are mentioned in the table below. A -C suffix is added if the
secure Cloud broker option is ordered.
Network option Europe North America
None (only wired ethernet) TRACE-LP1-EU TRACE-LP1-US
3G/4G cellular modem only TRACE-LP1-EU-2-0 TRACE-LP1-US-2-0
WIFI only (client or hotspot) TRACE-LP1-EU-1-0 TRACE-LP1-US-1-0
3G/4G cellular modem and WIFI TRACE-LP1-EU-5-0 TRACE-LP1-US-5-0
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2/ 3G/4G cellular modem function
2.1. Ethernet Cabling
This option adds a 3G/4G cellular modem connectivity to the Kontron TRACe-LP1 base product which offers, by
default, a wired Ethernet connection. The TCP/IP MQTT messages can then transit through a 3G/4G wireless link to
reach the MQTT server.
The modem is an LTE modem Cat6 , 3G/4G, including LTE advanced. A SIM slot is available to host the MiniSIM module
provided by the telecom operator selected by the customer.
In addition, the 3G/4G cellular modem option is equipped with a GPS antenna input which can be optionally used for
the geolocation of the gateway. The SMA connector position A5 should be used if such geolocation function is needed.
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3/ 3G/4G cellular modem antennas and SIM card installation
Two antennas are provided for LTE modem operation and should be connected to the SMA positions A4 and A6, as
shown in the figure below on the right side.
A SIM card of format MiniSIM, provided by the telecom operator, must be inserted from the maintenance face of the
Kontron TRACe-LP1. To access the maintenance connectors, the maintenance plate must first be unscrewed. The
maintenance plate is located on the opposite face of the operational face featuring the main antennas, power supply
and Ethernet connectors. The figures below show how to insert the MiniSIM card. Once the SIM is inserted, the
maintenance plate must be screwed back on the maintenance face.
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4/ 3G/4G cellular modem software setup
Use the procedure described in the TRACe-LP1 user’s guide SD.DT.G74 to log in as root in the Linux operating system
hosting the LoRa to MQTT gateway. Then perform the following steps illustrated below.
A. Open the new mobile broadband connection wizard
B. Set up a Mobile Broadband Connection overview
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5/ WIFI function
This option adds WIFI connectivity to the Kontron TRACe-LP1 base product which offers, by default, a wired Ethernet
connection. If configured in client mode, the TCP/IP MQTT messages can then transit through a WIFI wireless link to
reach the MQTT server. If configured in Hotspot or WIFI Access Point, the gateway can route WIFI clients like
smartphones or tablets to the internet, through wired Ethernet or 3G/4G cellular network if this option is present.
WIFI modes supported include 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n 2T2R.
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7/ WIFI software setup
Use the procedure described in the TRACe-LP1 user’s guide SD.DT.G74 to log in as root in the Linux operating system
hosting the LoRa to MQTT gateway. Then perform the following steps illustrated below.
7.1. Architecture
Please follow the steps below to configure the gateway WIFI as a WIFI hotspot (also called WIFI access point):
A. Select network connections from the applications menu; if another WIFI connection is already shown on the
network Connections menu, then select this connection and click on the delete button. Then click on the +Add
button.
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B. On the Connection Type menu, instead of Ethernet, select Wi-Fi connection and click on the create button
C. Provide a connection name, enter WIFI SSID to be used, and select Hotspot as Mode
D. Click on the Wi-Fi security menu, select your security mechanism and password like on the screen shot
below, then save the settings
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You can now test the WIFI hotspot with a client like a smartphone. Make sure the gateway has internet access
through the wired ethernet or 3G/4G cellular network if you test internet access.
7.2. Configure the WIFI as a client to reach external hotspot
Please follow the steps below to configure the gateway WIFI as a WIFI client or end point:
A. Select network connections from the applications menu; if another WIFI connection is already shown on the
network Connections menu, then select this connection and click on the delete button. Then close the
window.
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