Mdex MX560 User manual

Setup Guide
mdex Router
MX560
Release: February 12, 2020 (v. 1.2)
This Setup Guide describes the commissioning of the
mdex Router MX560 with the commonly used functions.

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These setup instructions may differ on delivery of the MX560 with individual configuration, in the
project business or as an mdex package/bundle (e.g. with an mdex fixed.IP+/public.IP via OpenVPN
or an mdexSIM with public.IP). Please observe the enclosed supplementary instructions and/or the
additional Router labels.
All functions and settings described are only available if the software valid at the time of creation of this document is used.
All data without any guarantee.
The information and data contained in this document are subject to change without notice.
Copyright notice:
This document is copyrighted by mdex GmbH and may only be reproduced for internal use. All other reproductions,
including excerpts, are not permitted without the prior written permission of mdex GmbH.
© 2020 mdex GmbH. All Rights Reserved.
This Setup Guide, further information and descriptions about the mdex Router MX560
can be found at mdex Support Wiki: https://wiki.mdex.de.

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Table of Contents
1Specifications....................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Scope of delivery.........................................................................................................4
1.2 Technical specifications ..............................................................................................5
1.3 Presets (factory default).............................................................................................. 6
1.4 Connectors and Interfaces ..........................................................................................7
2Installation............................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Quick start...................................................................................................................8
2.2 Insert SIM card..........................................................................................................10
2.3 Connecting antennas ................................................................................................ 11
2.4 Powering of Router.................................................................................................... 12
2.5 Wall and DIN rail mounting........................................................................................13
2.6 Connection of terminal devices ................................................................................. 14
3Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 16
3.1 Connecting the PC.................................................................................................... 16
3.2 Login to WebUI.......................................................................................................... 17
3.3 Login Password......................................................................................................... 18
3.4 Setup Wizard............................................................................................................. 18
3.5 Mobile settings .......................................................................................................... 19
3.6 mdex OpenVPN Client ..............................................................................................21
3.7 Router LAN IP address .............................................................................................24
3.8 DHCP-Server ............................................................................................................ 25
3.9 Forwarding ................................................................................................................ 27
3.10 Configuration access / Remote access ..................................................................... 29
3.11 Ping Reboot............................................................................................................... 31
3.12 Periodic Reboot.........................................................................................................32
4Additional functions ........................................................................................................... 33
4.1 Configure WAN port as LAN...................................................................................... 33
4.2 WIFI (Wireless Access Point).................................................................................... 34
4.3 Connection status and signal strength ...................................................................... 35
4.4 NTP time server ........................................................................................................ 37
4.5 Backup & Restore configuration................................................................................ 37
4.6 Reboot....................................................................................................................... 38
4.7 Reset to factory default ............................................................................................. 38
4.8 Firmware update ....................................................................................................... 39
4.9 Expert Mode.............................................................................................................. 39
4.10 IPsec connection (to plugged VPN-Router)............................................................... 40
5Important Information......................................................................................................... 41

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1 Specifications
The mdex Router MX560 is an LTE mobile Router for 2G, 3G and 4G mobile networks.
For further details see chapter 1.2 Technical specifications (Page 5).
1.1 Scope of delivery
Quantity
mdex Router MX560
1
Power cable with Router connector plug
1
SIM slot needle (to pull out the SIM holder)
1
MX560 Setup Guide
1
LTE rod antenna
optional
LTE antenna - with cable and magnetic base
optional
WiFi rod antenna
optional
WiFi antenna - with cable and magnetic base
optional
EU plug Power supply unit (with Router connector plug)
(Input: 100-240 VAC / Output: 9 VDC)
optional
UK plug Power supply unit (with Router connector plug)
(Input: 100-240 VAC / Output: 9 VDC)
optional
DIN rail bracket 'Standard
optional
DIN rail bracket 'Compact'
optional
Wall bracket
optional
Network cable (Ethernet)
optional

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1.2 Technical specifications
Hardware:
Dimensions (L x W x H):
74 mm x 84 mm x 25 mm
(without DIN rail bracket)
Weight:
approx. 160g
(without DIN rail bracket)
CPU / RAM:
400 MHz MIPS CPU, 64 MB RAM
Input voltage:
9 - 30 VDC, max. 5W
2-port switch (configurable):
WAN/LAN: 10/100 Mbit/s BASE-T, Auto MDI/MDIX
Environmental conditions:
Temperature range (operation):
-40° to +70° C
Humidity (operation):
10% to 90%, non-condensing
Temperature range (storage):
-40° to +80° C
Humidity (storage):
5% to 95%, non-condensing
Mobile radio & WIFI:
4G LTE:
max. 150 Mbit/s Download / 50 Mbit/s Upload
3G HSPA+:
max. 42.2 Mbit/s Download / 5.76 Mbit/s Upload
3G HSPA:
max. 14.4 Mbit/s Download / 5.76 Mbit/s Upload
3G UMTS:
max. 384 kbit/s Download / 384 kbit/s Upload
2G GPRS/EDGE:
max. 236.8 kbit/s Download / 236.8 kbit/s Upload
WIFI:
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), WEP/WPA/WPA2 encryption,
1T1R (150 Mbps max.)

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1.3 Presets (factory default)
The MX560 is pre-configured for the operation of an mdexSIM Vodafone and for accessing one
connected terminal device. Here you will find the factory default in detail.
Network settings
LAN IP address:
192.168.0.1
LAN Router access:
HTTP Port: 8080 | HTTPS Port: 443 | SSH Port: 22
Remote Router access:
HTTP port 8080: enabled (via WAN IP of SIM card)
HTTPS Port 443: disabled | SSH Port 22: disabled
Login:
Username: admin | Password: admin01
DHCP-server:
enabled (IP address 192.168.0.100 is assigned)
Port-Forwarding:
Host forwarding to 192.168.0.100
Wireless LAN (WIFI):
disabled
NTP (Time Server):
Time synchronization enabled (Time Server: time.mdex.de)
Mobile settings
The mobile settings are preconfigured for an mdexSIM Vodafone:
APN:
m2m.cda.vodafone.de
Username:
[email protected]
Password:
mdex
PIN:
none
Roaming:
allowed
Settings for stable connection
Daily restart
enabled (daily at 23:19)
Ping Reboot:
enabled (every 5 minutes)
Ping server:
ping.mdex.de
Roaming allows the use of external mobile networks (e.g. abroad
or in border regions), which can lead to high mobile costs
depending on the SIM card tariff!
The pre-configuration of the MX560 may vary accordingly for orders with individual
configuration, in the project business or as another mdex package/bundle.
The mdex server ping.mdex.de is only accessible from the mdex
network! See 3.2.1 Important notes about Ping Reboot (Page
17).

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1.4 Connectors and Interfaces
Front panel
LAN Ethernet socket with status LED for connection of a PC or terminal device
WAN Ethernet socket with status LED for special functions to connect the MX560 to
external networks or Routers. This port can be optionally reconfigured as LAN, see
Chapter 4.1 Configure WAN port as LAN (Page 33).
(If present, remove the dummy connector before using the WAN socket.)
Connection for power supply (9-30V DC, 5W) with Power LED
Signal strength →4.3 Connection status and signal strength (Page 4)
Display of the current mobile network (2G, 3G, 4G) →4.3 Connection status and
signal strength (Page 4)
SIM holder for SIM cards with form factor 2FF (25 mm × 15 mm)
Button to pull out the SIM holder (with the SIM slot needle)
Back panel
SMA connector for main LTE antenna (MAIN)
SMA connector for additional LTE antenna (AUX)
RP-SMA connector for WiFi antenna
RESET button for restart and reset to factory default
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
No PoE (Power over Ethernet) powered network cable may be connected to the LAN/WAN
sockets! The PoE voltage would destroy the MX560!
10
8
9
11
3
2
1
4
6
5
7

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2 Installation
Please observe the notes in chapter 5 Important Information (Page 41).
2.1 Quick start
Depending on the intended use of the MX560, you will find the necessary setup steps for quick
commissioning in the following descriptions.
2.1.1 Own SIM card without mdex IP service
Use of the MX560 as an Internet Router with its own SIM card, without mdex IP service (fixed.IP+ /
public.IP) for remote access to a connected terminal device.
1. Insert your own SIM card according to chapter 2.2 Insert SIM card (Page 10).
2. Connect LTE mobile antennas according to chapter 2.3 Connecting antennas (Page 11).
3. Connect the power supply according to chapter 2.4 Powering (Page 12).
4. Change the Login Password according to chapter 3.3 Login Password (Page 18).
5. Set mobile settings (APN, Username, password, PIN) for your SIM card according to chapter
3.5 Mobile settings (Page 19).
6. Extend the DHCP IP address range according to chapter 3.8 DHCP-Server (Page 25) for the
number of connected terminal devices.
7. Deactivate 'DMZ configuration' according to chapter 3.9 Forwarding (Page 27).
8. According to chapter 3.11 Ping Reboot (Page 31), a publicly accessible server must be set as
the ping server, e.g. 'public-ping.mdex.de' (185.39.176.22).
9. If remote access is not required, it should be deactivated for security reasons according to
chapter 3.10 Configuration access / Remote access (Page 29).
10.Connect terminal devices according to chapter 2.6 Connection of terminal devices (P. 14).
2.1.2 mdexSIM with fixed.IP+ / public.IP
Using the MX560 with mdexSIM, optionally with fixed.IP+ or public.IP.
1. The mdex SIM card must be unlocked in the Management Portal.
2. The mdexSIM must be located in the Router; if necessary, insert the SIM-card according to
Chapter 2.2 Insert SIM card (Page 10).
3. Connect LTE mobile antennas according to chapter 2.3 Connecting antennas (Page 11).
4. Connect the power supply according to chapter 2.4 Powering (Page 12).
5. Change the Login Password according to chapter 3.3 Login Password (Page 18).
6. If remote access is not required, it should be deactivated for security reasons according to
chapter 3.10 Configuration access / Remote access (Page 29).
7. Connect terminal device(s) according to chapter 2.6 Connection of terminal devices (P.14).
For further individual adaptations of the MX560, please refer to chapters 3 Configuration
and 4 Additional functions corresponding descriptions.

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2.1.3 mdex mobile device fixed.IP+ / public.IP (own SIM card)
Using the MX560 with own Vodafone/Telekom SIM card and a mdex IP service (fixed.IP+ / public.IP)
as network type 'Vodafone' or 'Telekom'.
1. Insert your SIM card according to chapter 2.2 Insert SIM card (Page 10).
2. Connect LTE mobile radio antennas according to 2.3 Connecting antennas (Page 11).
3. Connect the power supply according to chapter 2.4 Powering (Page 12).
4. Change the Login Password according to chapter 3.3 Login Password (Page 18).
5. If remote access is not required, it should be deactivated for security reasons as described in
chapter 3.10 Configuration access / Remote access (Page 29).
6. Set the mobile settings (APN, Username, password) according to the mdex mobile device. If
necessary, enter the PIN of your SIM card according to 3.5 Mobile settings (Page 19).
7. Connect terminal device(s) according to chapter 2.6 Connection of terminal devices (P.14).
2.1.4 mdex fixed.IP+ via OpenVPN
Using the MX560 with own SIM card and the mdex IP service 'fixed.IP+' as network type 'OpenVPN'.
1. Insert your SIM card as described in chapter 2.2 Insert SIM card (Page 10).
2. Connect LTE mobile radio antennas as described at 2.3 Connecting antennas (Page 11).
3. Connect the power supply according to chapter 2.4 Powering (Page 12).
4. Change the Login Password according to chapter 3.3 Login Password (Page 18).
5. Set mobile settings (APN, Username, password, PIN) for your SIM card according to chapter
3.5 Mobile settings (Page 19).
6. Set up the OpenVPN client according to chapter 3.6 mdex OpenVPN Client (Page 21) with
the "Role" mdex fixed.IP+ (default).
7. Change the 'Source zone' for forwarding to "VPN" according to chapter 3.6.2 Change
Forwarding to OpenVPN (Page 23).
8. Change the source zone for remote access to "VPN" according to chapter 3.6.3 (Page 23). If
no remote access to the MX560 is required, please deactivate it as described in chapter 3.10
Configuration access / Remote access (Page 29).
9. Connect terminal device(s) according to chapter 2.6 Connection of terminal devices (P.14).
2.1.5 mdex public.IP via OpenVPN
Using the MX560 with own SIM card and the mdex IP service 'public.IP' as network type 'OpenVPN'.
1. Install your SIM card according to chapter 2.2 Insert SIM card (Page 10).
2. Connect LTE mobile radio antennas according to 2.3 Connecting antennas (Page 11).
3. Connect the power supply according to chapter 2.4 Powering (Page 12).
4. Change the Login Password according to chapter 3.3 Login Password (Page 18).
5. Set mobile settings (APN, Username, password, PIN) for your SIM card according to chapter
3.5 Mobile settings (Page 19).
6. Set up the OpenVPN client according to chapter 3.6 mdex OpenVPN Client (Page 21) with
the "Role" mdex public.IP.
7. Change the 'Source zone' for forwarding to "VPN" according to chapter 3.6.2 Change
Forwarding to OpenVPN (Page 23).
8. Change the source zone for remote access to "VPN" as described in chapter 3.6.3 (Page 23).
If no remote access to the MX560 is required, please deactivate it as described in chapter 3.10
Configuration access / Remote access (Page 29).
9. Connect terminal device(s) according to chapter 2.6 Connection of terminal devices (P. 14).

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2.2 Insert SIM card
To insert a SIM card into the Router, follow the steps below.
1. Press the button on the right side of the SIM slot with the SIM slot needle (or another pointed
object) and pull out the SIM holder.
2. Insert the SIM card as marked in the SIM holder.
3. Push the SIM holder back into the Router and press it firmly.
4. The mobile settings of the MX560 must be adjusted to use the installed SIM card according to
chapter 3.5 Mobile settings (Page 19).
SIM cards with the
Shape size 2FF supported.
Length: 25 mm
width: 15 mm
thickness: 0,76 mm
A commercially available SIM adapter is required
for the use of a Nano/Micro SIM card.
25 mm
15 mm