Maxview Roam X Campervan Assembly Instructions

Installation & User Instructions
MXL057
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Roam X Campervan
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Contents
Record your Purchase
Please fill in the details below once purchased. This information will be required in the unlikely event of a fault
occurring with this system.
SERIAL NUMBER
2. Record your Purchase
3. Product Contents
3. Tools Required
3. Choosing a Service Provider
4. Accessories
Installation Instructions
6. Positioning your Roam X Campervan
6. Important Antenna Installation Information
7. Fitting the Antenna
9. Inserting Sim Card
10. Router Installation
Router - Getting Connected and Basic Functions
12. Get to know your Router
13. Getting Online
15. Factory Reset
Router - Advanced Functions and Changing Router
Settings
17. Connecting to the Web User Interface
19. Logging out of the Web User Interface
Router - Changing the Primary Internet Source
from 3G/4G to Wi-Fi
21. Changing the Primary Source
24. Changing the Routers LAN IP Address
Router - Other Functions
26. Managing and Removing Wi-Fi Connections
26. Changing Wi-Fi SSID (name) and Password
28. Entering SIM PIN
29. Controlling Data Usage & Other Functions
30. Router Firmware Update
Additional Information
31. General Safety Warnings
31. Terms and Conditions
31. Maintenance
32. 2 Year Guarantee
33. Troubleshooting & FAQ’s
36. Specifications
36. Certification and Environment
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this product, should you have any difficulty using your
Roam X Campervan Mobile 3G/4G Wi-Fi System please contact our friendly Customer
Helpline on [phone] or email [e-mail].
SSID
PASSWORD
See page 12 to see where you can find this information.
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Product Contents
A. Omni-directional Roof Mount Antenna
with SMA connectors*
B. 12V Vehicle Power Supply
C. SIM Adaptors Kit
D. Fixing Template
E. Roof Clamp
F: No. 6 Screws x 3
*White or Black Plastics
G. 2m SMA Extension Cable**
H. Router Mounting Bracket
and Fixing Kit
I. 3G/4G Wi-Fi Router
J. 1.5m Ethernet Cable
K. 2 x Internal Wi-Fi Antennas
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Choosing a Service Provider
To use the Maxview Roam X, you will need a suitable data SIM card (sold separately)
The Maxview Roam X is unlocked, so you can use any service provider.
The best package will depend on many factors such as data usage, budget, location of travel and
usage habits, however pre-paid data plans are usually more cost effective.
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Tools required
- Power Drill
- 2.5mm Drill Bit
- 25mm Hole Saw
- Cross Head Screwdriver
- Hack Saw
- File/Emery Paper
- Surface Cleaner
- 27mm Spanner (M18)
For fitting option - See page 7
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** Not included in all product variants

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Roam Extension Cables
Extension cables can be purchased
separately to allow a flexible
mounting position to the router.
1 metre MXL050/EXT1
2 metres MXL050/EXT2
3 metres MXL050/EXT3
5 metres MXL050/EXT5
24GB Data SIM package
SIM24GB
Accessories
Sold separately
Roam 230V PSU
230V ac to 12V dc Power Supply Unit
to power a Roam. For indoor use only.
MXL050/PSUUK
Weatherproof Socket with SMA Connectors
The Weatherproof Socket provides an external entry
point into the side of any vehicle. Available with 2
SMA connections, making it ideal when using the
Roam Antenna with the Roam Bracket Fixing Kit
(See left) to allow for a temporary connection or
where entry into the roof is not possible.
It can also be used for other applications where an
external SMA connection is required.
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Installation Instructions
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Positioning your Roam x
Distance between Router and Antenna
For best performance, we recommend mounting the router in close proximity to the roof mounted
antenna. For best performance, do not use extension cables that are no longer than neccessary.
Roof Antenna Position
We recommend leaving 30cm gap from obstacles around the antenna to avoid interference issues
and mounting on a horizontal flat roof.
Router Wi-Fi Antenna Space (Ref page 10)
The internal router can be mounted in a horizontal or vertical orientation. However, bear in mind that the Wi-Fi
antenna should be vertical for maximum performance. You must leave enough space for this.
Power Supply
The router comes with 12V cigarette adaptor. You should ensure your router power supply can reach your
preferred power source.
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1. The 3M seal provides a permanent installation.
The adhesive is extremely strong and the antenna is
not designed to be removed. Please ensure you are
completely happy with your antenna’s position and
orientation before installation.
2. The Roam antenna is designed to be mounted
directly to a horizontal, flat and smooth surface such
as GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) with the coaxial
cables passing directly through the roof underneath
the centre of the antenna. The standard installation is
designed for roof thicknesses from 10mm up to 50mm.
Important Antenna Installation Information
10 - 50mm

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Fitting the Antenna
These instructions are for the standard through-the-roof installation as supplied.
1. Once you have a suitable position for the antenna,
cut out the supplied template. Use to mark the 25mm
centre hole position and mark the outside of the
antenna.
2. At the marked centre position, drill a 2.5mm pilot
hole through the roof. Use a 25mm hole saw to drill
out the centre hole through the roof.
Tidy up the hole to remove swarf and sharp edges.
3. Use the Antenna clamp to gauge the depth of the
roof. The best way to do this is to sit the Antenna
clamp upside down through the hole. Then, from the
inside, mark on the clamp where the clamp passes
through the ceiling and into the vehicle.
3A. Please Note. Alternative Nut and Washer option
for thin metal roof applications is supplied. If this is
better suited for your application ignore step 3 & 4.
4. Remove the clamp and cut the clamp shaft to the
correct length. The correct length for your installation
will be the roof depth minus 3mm. This will ensure
the clamp does not bottom out on the antenna when
tightened.
E.g. If roof depth is 30mm. The clamp shaft should be
cut 27mm along the shaft.
B. Roof line
A. Cut line
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Front of vehicle

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5. Clean the surface where the antenna will be
installed, ensuring it is free from debris and grease.
6. Pass the cables through the hole and remove the
self-adhesive backing from the 3M seal. Pass the
cables through the roof and position the antenna
making sure it’s facing the front of the vehicle -
Please reference Picture 7 below.
IMPORTANT - Ensure the position of the
antenna is central to your markings,
as once stuck down, the antenna is not
designed to be removed.
7. Press firmly around the edges of the antenna to
ensure a watertight seal has been achieved.
8. From the inside of the vehicle, attach the clamp
and turn clockwise onto the thread protruding from
the bottom of the antenna. Continue to turn until the
clamp is compressing the seal underneath the
antenna. Once in position, use 1 x No.6 Screw to
secure the clamp in position.
Front of vehicle
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Please note
white shown
for application
purposes only
8A. If using the Nut and Washer Option (ref page 7)
please tighten and secure with a 27mm Spanner.

1. Remove the supplied pin located at the bottom of
the router.
Please note your Pin maybe located in the included
SIM Card Adaptor Pack instead.
Inserting Sim Card
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4. Insert the SIM tray back into the router. The metal
chip should still be facing upwards and the SIM text
on the front of the tray should be the correct way up.
The tray should push into the slot without resistance,
until it is fully inserted.
The SIM is now inserted.
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Slot
2. Use this pin to firmly press on SIM eject button.
This is located next to the SIM slot. It is not necessary
to apply force to the SIM tray itself. This may damage
the router.
3. Remove the SIM tray and lay the standard size SIM card flat with the metal chip face facing up. Ensure it is in
the correct orientation and sitting completely flat in the holder.
You can convert a Micro or Nano SIM Card to the standard size using the SIM Card Adaptor Pack included.
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Nano
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4. Connect the 12V power lead or the 230V PSU
(available to order separately) and route the lead to
your power source.
5. Place the router into the mounting bracket.
The router can be removed from the bracket at any
time to change the SIM card as required.
6. The installation is now complete. You may
wish to tidy up cable routing to suit your installation.
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1. Position router bracket and mark hole positions.
Depending on material, drill a pilot hole or use a
bradawl. Mount the router mounting bracket to the
surface using the 2 x No.6 Screws provided.
Note: Make sure the ‘Maxview Logo’ is
horizontal and in the correct orientation.
IMPORTANT - Be careful when placing the Routers
location that it is not too close to other electrical
control devices. Mounting too close can cause the
router to malfunction.
Router Installation
The optimum positioning for the WiFi antennas on the
Roam X Router is pointing directly upwards. However,
the unit can be fitted with the antenna at a 45° or 90°
angle, or pointing downwards or forwards.
This may have a small detrimental effect on the
signal strength, which will become more significant
at greater distances from the router. However, for
leisure vehicle applications, this will likely only cause
a negligible drop in performance.
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3. Attach the Wi-Fi antennas to the bottom
connectors. These are marked ‘Wi-FI’. These should be
positioned so they are vertical.
2. Join the Antenna’s Coaxial Cables to the 2m
Extension Cable. Then attach the joined cables to the
Router to the top 2 connectors. These are marked
‘mobile’. Note the order of the cables does not matter.
All connections should be kept inside the vehicle.
IMPORTANT - To prevent damage take
care to ensure the centre pins are
aligned before attaching the connector.
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