Lantronix Maestro E220 Series User manual

E220 Series
Cellular Router
User Guide
Part Number PMD-00019
Revision C February 2021

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Revision History
Date
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October 2019 A Initial Lantronix document.
Added Lantronix document part number, Lantronix logo, branding,
contact information, and links.
January 2020 B Added power consumption values.
Renamed the document to E220 User Guide.
February 2021 C Updated the compatible models, accessories, LED states, reset
button behavior, physical installation procedures, default login
credentials, and Web Admin console screenshots.
Reorganized content and made document enhancements.
For the latest revision of this product document, please check our online documentation at
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Contents
1About this Guide 5
1.1 Purpose and Audience_______________________________________________ 5
1.2 Additional Documentation ____________________________________________ 5
2E220 Series Compatible Models 6
3Product Features 7
3.1 General Specification ________________________________________________ 7
3.2 Power Consumption (mA) ____________________________________________ 7
3.3 LAN Panel Details __________________________________________________ 8
3.3.1 LAN Panel I/O Connector ________________________________________ 9
3.4 WAN Panel Details_________________________________________________ 10
3.5 LED Status Indicators ______________________________________________ 11
4Installation 12
4.1 Package Contents _________________________________________________ 12
4.2 User Supplied Items________________________________________________ 12
4.3 Accessories ______________________________________________________ 12
4.4 Preparing to Install _________________________________________________ 13
4.4.1 Enabling DHCP on Your Personal Computer ________________________ 13
4.5 Connecting the E220 Router _________________________________________ 14
4.5.1 Insert the SIM Card____________________________________________ 14
4.5.2 Connect the Antennas _________________________________________ 15
4.5.3 Connect the AC Power _________________________________________ 16
4.5.4 Connect the Router to a Computer________________________________ 16
4.5.5 Quick Setup__________________________________________________ 19
4.5.6 Default Configuration __________________________________________ 20
5Conformity 22
5.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement _________ 22
5.2 FCC RF Exposure Statement ________________________________________ 22
5.3 ISED Notice ______________________________________________________ 22
5.4 ISED RF Exposure Information _______________________________________ 23
6Appendix 24
6.1 Pin Power Cable Schematic__________________________________________ 24
6.2 Power over Ethernet _______________________________________________ 25
6.3 RS485 Wiring Diagram _____________________________________________ 26
6.4 Certified Antenna __________________________________________________ 27
6.5 Antenna Selection _________________________________________________ 27

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1 About this Guide
1.1 Purpose and Audience
This guide provides the information needed to install the Lantronix E220 series cellular router. It
covers hardware features, installation instructions, network IP configuration information, and
compliance statements. This document does not cover how to configure your E220 series cellular
router's software.
The information in this document assumes that the reader has working knowledge of networking
(Ethernet, LAN), routing, LTE, and GNSS concepts and terminology.
1.2 Additional Documentation
Visit the Lantronix web site at https://www.lantronix.com/support/documentation for the latest
documentation and the following additional documentation for this product series.
Document
Description
E220 Series Cellular Router
Quick Start Guide
Provides hardware installation instructions, directions to
connect the E220 series router, and network IP
configuration information.
ePack User Guide for E210
and E220 Series Devices
Provides the information needed to configure and use
the ePack software for the Lantronix E210 series and
Lantronix E220 series cellular routers.
E220 Series Product Brief
Provides E220 series router product overview
information and specifications.

2: E220 Series Compatible Models
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2 E220 Series Compatible Models
Product
name Territories / Operators Bands
Fall-
back
mode
Bands Cellular Type
E224 EMEA 3/8/20 2G 3/8 LTE cat. 1
E224 AT&T, T-Mobile 2/4/12 None N/A LTE cat. 1
E225 Lite EMEA. Asia 1/8 2G 3/8 3G1
E225 Lite World 1/2/5/6/8/19 2G 2/3/5/8 3G1
E225 EMEA, Asia 1/8 2G 3/8 3G1
E225 Worldwide 1/2/5/6/8/19 2G 2/3/5/8 3G1
E228 Verizon Wireless 4/13 None N/A LTE cat. 4
E228 AT&T, Rogers 2/4/5/13/17 3G22/5 LTE cat. 4
E228 Telstra, Spark 3/7/28 None N/A LTE cat. 4
E228 NTT Docomo 1/19/21 None N/A LTE cat. 4
E228 Korea, Thailand, Brazil, etc. 1/3/5/7 None N/A LTE cat. 4
17.2Mbps downlink; 5.76Mbps uplink
243.2Mbps downlink; 5.76Mbps uplink
Table 2-1: E220 Series Compatible Models
Figure 2-1: E220 Series Cellular Router

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3 Product Features
3.1 General Specification
Component Specification
Casing Brushed aluminium alloy
Dimensions 61.25 x 85.75 x 24.5 mm (without
connectors)
Weight 165 g (approx.)
Operating temperature
E225 Lite models:-20 °C ~ +55 °C, up to
95% RH
All other models: :-30 °C ~ +70 °C, up to
95% RH
Storage temperature -40 °C ~ +85 °C, up to 95% RH
SPI Flash memory E225 Lite models: 32MB
All other models: 64 MB
RAM (DDR2 SDRAM) E225 Lite models: 64 MB
All other models: 128 MB
Ethernet 10/100BASE-T
Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g//n 2.4 GHz
Table 3-1: General Specification
3.2 Power Consumption (mA)
Device State DC input 9V 12V 24V 48V POE-PD
E224
Idle state (WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, RS485,
GPS & Cellular off) 133mA 99mA 50mA 33mA 33mA
WAN connected (LAN,Wi-
Fi,RS485,GPS & Cellular off) 137mA 106mA 53mA 35mA 35mA
LAN connected (WAN,Wi-
Fi,RS485,GPS & Cellular off) 138mA 107mA 54mA 35mA 35mA
Wi-Fi on (WAN,LAN,RS485,GPS &
Cellular off) 182mA 138mA 71mA 45mA 45mA
RS485 connected (WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi,
GPS & Cellular off) 136mA 103mA 52mA 34mA 35mA
GPS on (WAN,LAN,Wi-Fi,RS485, &
Cellular off) 147mA 118mA 60mA 37mA 38mA
WAN,LAN,RS485 connected & Wi-Fi,
GPS on(Cellular standby) 225mA 169mA 88mA 53mA 54mA
WAN,LAN,RS485 connected & Wi-Fi,
GPS on & Cellular 900@33dBm 348mA 261mA 135mA 85mA 86mA
WAN,LAN,RS485 connected & Wi-Fi, 310mA 243mA 120mA 75mA 76mA

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Device State DC input 9V 12V 24V 48V POE-PD
GPS on & Cellular 1800@30dBm
E225 9V 12V 24V 48V POE-PD
Idle state (WAN,LAN, Wi-Fi,RS485,GPS
& Cellular off) 133mA 99mA 50mA 33mA 33mA
WAN connected (LAN,Wi-
Fi,RS485,GPS & Cellular off) 137mA 106mA 53mA 35mA 35mA
LAN connected (WAN,Wi-
Fi,RS485,GPS & Cellular off) 138mA 107mA 54mA 35mA 35mA
Wi-Fi on (WAN,LAN,RS485,GPS &
Cellular off) 182mA 138mA 71mA 45mA 45mA
RS485 connected (WAN,LAN,Wi-
Fi,GPS & Cellular off) 136mA 103mA 52mA 34mA 35mA
GPS on (WAN,LAN,Wi-Fi,RS485, &
Cellular off) 147mA 118mA 60mA 37mA 38mA
WAN,LAN,RS485 connected & Wi-
Fi ,GPS on (Cellular standby) 225mA 169mA 88mA 53mA 54mA
WAN,LAN,RS485 connected & Wi-
Fi ,GPS on & Cellular 900@33dBm 348mA 261mA 135mA 85mA 86mA
WAN,LAN,RS485 connected & Wi-
Fi ,GPS on & Cellular 1800@30dBm 310mA 243mA 120mA 75mA 76mA
Table 3-2: Power Consumption (mA)
3.3 LAN Panel Details
Figure 3-1: Router LAN Panel

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1 Wi-Fi antenna, RP SMA connector
2
Reset button – Reset the router back to default settings.
Factory reset – Press and hold the reset button for more than 5 seconds.
Reboot – Press and hold the reset button for more than one second but less
than 5 seconds
Note: For any pressed or released event to be detected the duration of the
press/release event must be at least 200ms.
3 Half-duplex (Left-factory setting)/Full-duplex(Right) switch
4 RS-485 and Digital input/output ports (see Figure 3-2)
5 DC input - 2-pin Microfit 3.0 connector. Black (left) negative, Red (right)
positive
6 Ethernet port (LAN)
3.3.1 LAN Panel I/O Connector
Figure 3-2: Router LAN Panel I/O Connector
1 Top slots are release pins for bottom ports
2
RS-485
Full-duplex:
•B: Rx –
•A: Rx +
•G: Common Ground
•Y: Tx +
•Z: Tx –
Half-duplex:
•A&Y: DATA +
•B&Z: DATA –
•G: Common Ground
3
DIO ports configurable as input or output, 20 AWG (recommended).
•Input detection: 5V, max. 48V
•Output: Open collector, max. current 200mA
4 Ground for both DIOs

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3.4 WAN Panel Details
Figure 3-3: Router WAN Panel
1 Mini SIM slot (2FF)
2 GPS/Diversity SMA Antenna Connector: Female (GPS only on LTE
version)
3 Cellular SMA Antenna Connector: Female
4
Ethernet Port. Can switch from WAN to LAN
Supports PoE (Power over Ethernet). PoE wired Ethernet LANS allow the
electrical current necessary for the operation to be carried by the data
cable rather than carried by power cords, thus removing the need for an
external power supply.

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3.5 LED Status Indicators
The E220 operation status is indicated by six LEDs on the top panel as shown in the figure and table
below.
Figure 3-4: Router Top Panel LEDs
Name Color and Status Description
WI-FI
OFF Wi-Fi network is inactive
Blue Flashing Wi-Fi network connection traffic
Blue ON Wi-Fi network is up and activate
Activity OFF Cellular data service is not connected
Amber ON Cellular data service is connected
Network OFF Device is not registered on a cellular network
Amber Flashing Registered on roaming cellular network
Amber ON Registered on home cellular network
Signal
OFF No signal (CSQ=0 to 5, 97, 98, 99)
Amber Flashing Weak signal (CSQ > 6 to 12)
Amber ON Strong signal (CSQ ≥12)
Power OFF Power off
Green ON Power on
Alert OFF No alert, device is running smoothly
Red Flashing Cellular Module reboot, Linux Kernel booting
Red ON Hardware fault
Table 3-3: LED States

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4 Installation
4.1 Package Contents
•E220 Series Cellular Router
•E220 Series Quick Start Guide
4.2 User Supplied Items
•SIM card (activated by mobile network operator)
•Power supply and adapters
•Wi-Fi antenna
•Cellular/GPS antenna
•Ethernet CAT5 cable to connect the router to the network
•DIN rail clip
4.3 Accessories
Lantronix accessories for use with the E220 series router are listed in the following table according to
part number and application.
Lantronix accessories are available individually or as accessory bundles. To order Lantronix
accessories, go to https://www.lantronix.com/about-us/contact/.
•Note: Additional accessories for certain geographic locations are available. Please contact
your regional Lantronix Sales office for details.
Item Description
Power Supply/Cable/Adapters
KDC22 POWER CABLE, 2-PIN MICRO-FIT 3.0 (M) TO STRIPPED WIRE WITH 2.5 A
FUSED, 1-M LONG CABLE
P22E0 POWER SUPPLY, 2-PIN MICROFIT 1.2 A POWER ADAPTER WITH EURO PLUG
2-PIN - EUROPE
P22E2 POWER SUPPLY, 2-PIN MICROFIT 1.2 A POWER ADAPTER WITH NEMA 2-PIN
PLUG - AMERICA
P22E3 POWER SUPPLY, 2-PIN MICROFIT 1.2 A POWER ADAPTER WITH AS3112 3-
PIN PLUG – AUSTRALIA / NZ
P22E4 POWER SUPPLY, 2-PIN MICROFIT 1.2 A POWER ADAPTER WITH BS1363 3-PIN
PLUG - UK
Wi-Fi Antenna
A24C0 2.4/5.8GHZ WLAN ANTENNA, SMA MALE REVERSE. LIMITED SUPPLY.
A21H0 DUAL-BAND 2.4/5.8GHZ DIPOLE ANTENNA, HINGED, RP-SMA (M)
Cellular / GPS Antenna
A31M0 SINGLE ANTENNA, LTE REMOTE, ADHESIVE, 3-METER RG174 COAX, SMA
MALE
A31H0 SINGLE ANTENNA, LTE REMOTE, ADHESIVE, 3-METER COAX, SMA MALE
A14M0 TWO IN ONE LTE + GNSS, 2*3-METER RG174 CABLE WITH 3*SMA MALE,
ADHESIVE MOUNT

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Item Description
A14H0 TWO IN ONE LTE + GNSS, 2*3-METER RG174 CABLE WITH 3*SMA MALE,
ADHESIVE MOUNT
A22H0 ULTRA-WIDE-BAND 698-960 / 1575.42 / 1710-2700MHZ L-SHAPED ANTENNA,
HINGED, SMA (M)
Miscellaneous
BR351 MOUNTING HARDWARE L-SHAPE DIN RAIL CLIP,
Table 4-1: Lantronix Accessories
4.4 Preparing to Install
Before installation, please gather the router, documentation, and user-supplied items. Refer to the
following list for details:
•One or two activated SIM cards, provided by your mobile network operator
•Ethernet CAT5 cable for LAN network connection, if needed
•Wi-Fi and cellular antennas
•Power supply, cable, and adapters
•Personal computer (see below)
See Accessories for compatible Lantronix cables, adapters, and antennas.
Ensure that your computer is equipped with the following:
•Ethernet port or Wi-Fi connectivity and Internet service
•Web browser such as Internet Explorer 10+ or Google Chrome 30+, Mozilla Firefox 20+ or
Apple Safari 4+ to access the Lantronix Web Admin Console
•DHCP client enabled on the computer to obtain a valid IP Address from the router.
4.4.1 Enabling DHCP on Your Personal Computer
To enable DHCP on Windows 8 or 10:
1. To access the active network, go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network
and Sharing Center. Click the active network connection. The Network Connection Status
dialog box appears.
2. From the Network Connection Status dialog, click Properties > select Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties to display the Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box.
3. On the General tab, select following options:
•Obtain an IP address automatically
•Obtain DNS server address automatically
To enable DHCP on Mac OS:
1. Launch System Preferences, then choose Network.
2. Select Ethernet from the adapters list on the left.
3. Set the Configure IPv4 drop-down to Using DHCP

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4.5 Connecting the E220 Router
The steps for connecting the router are:
1. Insert the SIM card.
2. Connect the cellular and Wi-Fi antennas.
3. Connect the AC power.
4. Connect the router to a computer.
5. Run Quick Setup to configure network settings .
4.5.1 Insert the SIM Card
Insert the SIM card in the router as shown below.
Figure 4-1: Inserting the SIM Card in the Router

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4.5.2 Connect the Antennas
The table shows the cellular/GPS main and auxiliary antenna options for the E220 series models.
Main Model Auxiliary Comment
Cellular only
E225 Lite N/A
E224 Lite Cellular only
Please ensure that the antenna
used is suitable for the cellular
frequencies in use, for both main
and auxiliary connectors
E225 GPS only
E224
E228
2-mode GPS and
cellular
Please ensure that the antenna
used is suitable for the cellular
frequencies in use, for both main
and auxiliary connectors
Table 4-2: E220 Series Main and Auxiliary Antennas
To connect the Wi-Fi/cellular/GPS antenna:
1. Connect the cellular antenna to the main connector of the E220 series device as shown in the
figure below.
2. Use your fingers to securely tighten (clockwise direction) the antenna connector to the
connector on the base unit.
3. If the Lantronix Router package includes dual antennas; connect the Diversity Antenna to the
Diversity Connector.
Note:
oDual antenna provides RF diversification, which allows for improved signal strength
and thus better performance for both Wi-Fi and cellular,
oCertain circumstances and environments may require the use of a specific type of
antenna or one mounted in a different location. Lantronix has many antenna options
to choose from, please contact Lantronix Technical Support at
http://www.lantronix.com/support.
Figure 4-2: E220 Series Wi-Fi and Cellular Antenna Connections

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4.5.3 Connect the AC Power
To connect the AC power:
1. Connect the AC power to the DC in connector, then connect the Micro-Fit connector to the
power input, located on the LAN-side panel of the Lantronix Router.
2. Plug the AC cord into a standard AC receptacle as shown below.
The power LED will light when power is applied.
Figure 4-3: Connecting the AC Power Connector
4.5.3.1 Power over Ethernet
An alternate option is to power the Lantronix Router over Ethernet port as the WAN port supports
Power over Ethernet (PoE).
NOTE: Please refer to the Appendix for Power over Ethernet connections example.
4.5.4 Connect the Router to a Computer
Connect the router to your computer using the router's Wi-Fi access point or an Ethernet cable and
log in to the Web Admin page to verify the LAN connection.
To connect via Wi-Fi:
1. On the PC, connect to the router's Wi-Fi access point. The table below shows the default
wireless access point SSID.
Parameter Details
SSID Lantronix E21X - for E210 series devices
Lantronix E22X - for E220 series devices
WPA/WPA2 TKIP Key W1rele$$
2. Open the browser to 192.168.1.1. The Web Admin log in page is displayed.

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Figure 4-4: Web Admin Login Page
3. Log in to the Web Admin console. If the installed ePack firmware is version 2.4.4 and higher,
the default factory passwords are:
User Default Password
admin admin
root L@ntr0n1x
For password change requirements and for older firmware versions, please see Default
Configuration for Web Admin Page. We recommend that you set a unique, strong password
for the router and store the password in a secure location.
4. Next, you are ready to configure the network settings from the Quick Setup page.
To connect via Ethernet:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the LAN port on the front panel of the router and the
Ethernet port on the computer.
Figure 4-5: Router to Computer LAN Connection

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2. Open the browser to 192.168.1.1. The Web Admin log in page is displayed.
Figure 4-6: Web Admin Login Page
1. Log in to the Web Admin console. If the installed ePack firmware is version 2.4.4 and higher,
the default factory passwords are:
User Default Password
admin admin
root L@ntr0n1x
For password change requirements and for older firmware versions, please see Default
Configuration for Web Admin Page. We recommend that you set a unique, strong password
for the router and store the password in a secure location.
3. Next, you are ready to configure the network settings from the Quick Setup page.

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4.5.5 Quick Setup
Quick Setup network configuration helps get the IP network port up and running so that you can
configure other router settings. To skip the Quick Setup and directly configure the network settings
including advanced settings, go to the Network tab.
For details on software configuration, please refer to the Lantronix ePack User Guide for E210 and
E220 Devices.
To run quick setup:
1. Log in to the Web Admin page and click Quick Setup.
The Quick Setup > Network Setup page is displayed. Basic network parameters for LAN, WAN,
Cellular, and Wireless LAN can be configured from the Network Setup page.
Figure 4-7: Quick Setup

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2. Modify the LAN, WAN, Cellular, and Wi-Fi network settings as necessary. See Default
Interface Configuration for details of default connection settings.
3. Click Save & Apply to store the configuration.
Notes:
•In Cellular, all fields such as APN depend on SIM cards provider/cellular network
operator, enquire with them for authentication credentials if needed.
•After storing the network configuration, the cellular connection should be established
within one minute, provided there is adequate signal reception (if the default setting is
used.
4. To see the status of the network connections, click Status in the main menu and view the
Overview page.
4.5.6 Default Configuration
All usernames and passwords are case sensitive.
4.5.6.1 Default Configuration for Web Admin Page
If the installed ePack firmware is version 2.4.4 and higher, the default factory passwords are:
User Default Password
admin admin
root L@ntr0n1x
Table 4-3: Default Web Admin Page Credentials
Note
•ePack firmware versions 2.4.4 and above require you to change the factory default
passwords before any other router configuration can be done. Both the admin and root
passwords must be changed.
If the installed ePack firmware is older than version 2.4.4, the default factory passwords are:
User Default Password
admin admin
root M@estroW1rele$$
Table 4-4: Default Web Admin Page Credentials
Note: Username and password are both case sensitive.
4.5.6.2 Wireless Access Point SSID
The wireless access point SSID may be configured in the Web Admin console.
Parameter Details
SSID Lantronix E21X - for E210 series devices
Lantronix E22X - for E220 series devices
WPA/WPA2 TKIP Key W1rele$$
Table 4-5: Default Wi-Fi Credentials