NetComm NTC-6200-01 User manual

Quick Start Guide
3G M2M Router / Plus
NTC-6200 Series

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Quick start guide
This quick start guide is designed to get you up and running quickly with your new
NTC-6200 Series router. More advanced set up instructions can be found in the
user guide which can be downloaded from
www.netcommwireless.com/product/m2m/ntc-6200.
Package contents
This package includes
1. 1 x NetComm Wireless NTC-6200 Series router (NTC-6200-01 shown)
2. 1 x Six-way terminal block (NTC-6200-01, NTC-6200-02, NTC-6200-11 and NTC-6200-12 only)
3. 2 x 3G antennas
4. 1 x DIN rail mounting bracket
5. 1 x 1.5m Yellow Ethernet cable 8P8C
6. 1 x Two-way terminal block (NTC-6200-03 and NTC-6200-13 only)
7. 1 x Torx screw for SIM tray cover
8. 1 x SIM tray cover
9. 1 x Quick start guide (not shown)

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Device overview
NTC-6200-01, NTC-6200-02, NTC-6200-11 and NTC-6200-12 models
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1SIM card slot Insert SIM card here.
2Six-way terminal
block connector
Connect power source, ignition and I/O wires here. Power, ignition
and I/O wires may be terminated on the supplied terminal block and
connected to a power source. Refer to the diagram and table under
Step 5 of the Installing your device section for correct wiring of the
terminal block. Operates in the 8-40V DC range.
3Reset button Press and hold for less than 5 seconds to reboot to normal mode.
Press and hold for 5 to 15 seconds to reboot to recovery mode.
Press and hold for 15 to 20 seconds to reset the router to factory
default settings.
4RJ45 PoE
Ethernet port
Connect one or several devices via a network switch here. This
port can also optionally receive Power over Ethernet (802.3af PoE)
in which case the DC power supply can serve as a backup power
source if required. (PoE available on NTC-6200-01 and NTC-6200-
11 only).
5Aux antenna
socket
SMA female connector for auxiliary antenna (receive diversity).
6Mini USB 2.0
OTG port
Provides connectivity for optional external storage or a USB Ethernet
dongle. Supplies up to 0.5A to connected device.
7GPS antenna
socket
SMA female connector for GPS antenna.
8Serial port Female DB9 port supporting 9-wire RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422
(software selectable).
9Main antenna
socket
SMA female connector for main antenna.

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AUX GPS MAIN
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Device overview
NTC-6200-03 and NTC-6200-13 models
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1SIM card slot Insert SIM card here.
2Two-way
terminal block
connector
Connect power source wires here. Power wires may be terminated
on the supplied terminal block and connected to a power source.
Refer to the diagram and table under Step 5 of the Installing your
device section for correct wiring of the terminal block.
Operates in the 8-40V DC range.
3Reset button Press and hold for less than 5 seconds to reboot to normal mode.
Press and hold for 5 to 15 seconds to reboot to recovery mode.
Press and hold for 15 to 20 seconds to reset the router to factory
default settings.
4RJ45 Ethernet
port
Connect one or several devices via a network switch here.
5Aux antenna
socket
SMA female connector for auxiliary antenna (receive diversity).
6Mini USB 2.0
OTG port
Provides connectivity for optional external storage or a USB Ethernet
dongle. Supplies up to 0.5A to connected device.
7Serial port Female DB9 port supporting 9-wire RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422
(software selectable).
8Main antenna
socket
SMA female connector for main antenna.

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Getting started
Depending on your individual setup, you may need certain components to
congure your device correctly.
External power supply unit for the NTC-6200 Series router (not included).
Flathead screwdriver for terminating power input wires.
Notebook or PC for advanced conguration.
Additional fasteners and screwdrivers for specic wall/rail mounting.
Mounting options
The NetComm Wireless NTC-6200 Series router can be installed quickly and easily
in a variety of locations.
MOUNT TYPE DESCRIPTION BENEFITS
1Wall mount Flat against the wall Slimline form factor, close
to wall
2Wall mount via
DIN rail mounting
bracket
DIN Rail mounting bracket is secured to
the wall and the router is attached to the
mounting bracket.
Easy to remove
3DIN rail mount DIN Rail mounting bracket is slid or
snapped on to the DIN Rail and the router
is attached to the mounting bracket.
Simplicity, easy to
remove
4Pole mount via
DIN rail mounting
bracket
DIN Rail mounting bracket is secured to a
pole or other xed object using cable ties
and the router is attached to the mounting
bracket.
Easy to remove, exibility
of orientation, variety
of objects to which the
router may be mounted.
5Desk mount Stand on a desk Simplicity, versatility

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4. Pole mount using
DIN rail bracket
1. Wall mount
2. Wall mount via
DIN rail bracket
3. DIN rail mount 5. Desk mount
V Bend allows you to snap
the DIN bracket onto the
middle of a DIN rail rather
than sliding it onto the end.

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Overview of LED indicators
LED
ICON
NAME COLOR STATE DESCRIPTION
Power Off Power off
Double ash Powering up
On Power on
On Power on in recovery mode
Slow ashing Hardware error
Network On Connected via WWAN
Blinking1Trafc via WWAN
Slow ashing Connecting PDP
On Registered network
Slow ashing Registering network
Slow ashing SIM PIN locked
Fast ashing SIM PUK locked
On Can’t connect
GPS2/
Customizable
LED Indicator
Off GPS function disabled
Double ash GPS function is enabled but no
satellite is detected.
On Satellite detected, acquiring location.
On Satellite detected, location acquired.
Signal
strength
On 3G
On 2G GPRS
On GSM only (no GPRS)
1 The term “blinking” means that the LED may pulse, with the intervals that the LED is on and off
not being equal. The term “ashing” means that the LED turns on and off at equal intervals.
2 GPS not available on NTC-6200-03 and NTC-6200-13.

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Installing your device
Step 1: Insert the SIM card
Press the SIM Eject button to eject the SIM card tray. Place the SIM card in the
tray and then insert the loaded tray into the SIM slot with the gold side facing up,
as shown below.
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Step 2: Fix the SIM tray cover to the device (optional)
If you wish to protect the SIM card from tampering, use a Torx screwdriver to x
the SIM tray cover to the router with the supplied Torx screw.
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Step 3: Remove the antenna caps
The NTC-6200 Series router is shipped with caps on the Main, Auxiliary and on
the GPS antenna sockets for those models equipped with GPS. To attach the
supplied antennas, rst remove the socket caps from the Main and Auxiliary
antenna sockets.
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Step 4: Attach the antenna
Screw the antennas onto the sockets by turning them in a clockwise direction.
Please refer to the Device overview section for the antenna socket layout. If you
have an NTC-6200 Series router with GPS and have purchased a GPS antenna,
remove the socket cap from the GPS antenna socket and attach the antenna to
the socket in the same manner.
Step 5: Mount the router
Mount your router in a suitable location using the options listed in the Mounting
options section.
When selecting a location to mount the NTC-6200 Series router, keep in mind that
it features two high performance antennas designed to provide optimum signal
strength in a wide range of environments. If you nd the signal strength is weak,
try moving the router to a different place, mounting it differently or changing the
orientation of the antennas.
The signal strength LEDs update within a few seconds with a rolling average signal
strength reading. When selecting a location for the router, please allow up to 20
seconds for the signal strength LEDs to update before repositioning.
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AUX GPS MAIN
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Step 6: Connect the power and Ethernet cables
Connect power to your router using one of the following options.
Power over Ethernet (802.3af PoE) (NTC-6200-01 & NTC-6200-11 only)
Connect your router to a PoE injector or PoE network switch using the bundled
yellow Ethernet cable 8P8C. This method uses the Ethernet connection to power
and transfer data to and from the router.
DC power via the six-way / two-way connector
Remove the attached green terminal block from your router and connect to the
router’s power socket using a DC power supply, sold separately.
DC power via eld terminated power source
If an 8-40V DC power supply is available, you can insert the wires into the
supplied terminal block to power your router. Use a athead screwdriver to tighten
the terminal block screws and secure the power wires, making sure that you have
correctly wired the terminal block as illustrated below.
TERMINAL DESCRIPTION
+Positive wire for power
-Ground Wire
i Dedicated terminal for ignition detection1
I/O Three terminals used for input/output
detection (please refer to the User Guide)1
1 - NTC-6200-01, NTC-6200-02, NTC-6200-11 and NTC-6200-12 models only
The green power LED on the router lights up when a power source is connected.
Tip: You can connect both the PoE and DC power sources at the same time. When both are
connected, the DC power acts as backup to the PoE input (PoE option available on the
NTC-6200-01 and NTC-6200-11 only).

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Attach the supplied yellow Ethernet cable 8P8C to the LAN Ethernet port on your
router and the other end to your computer.
Step 7: Access the router’s web interface
In your web browser’s address bar enter http://192.168.1.1/. The login page is
displayed.
There are two system management accounts (Root Manager and Admin) with different
management capabilities.
Root Manager account
Grants full privileges such as rmware upgrades, device conguration, backup
and restore, and reset to factory default settings. To access the Root Manager
account, use these login details.
http://192.168.1.1
Username root
Password admin
Admin account
Allows updates to general settings. To access the Admin account, use these
login details.
http://192.168.1.1
Username admin
Password admin
Enter the username and password for the admin or root manager account and
click Log in. The Status page is displayed.

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Step 8: Unlock the SIM Card
If the inserted SIM card is PIN locked, a pop-up window is displayed informing you
that you must unlock the SIM before use.
Click the OK button. The SIM Security page is displayed.
In the Current PIN eld, enter the SIM PIN and then enter it again in the Conrm
current PIN eld. If you do not want to enter the PIN code each time the SIM
is inserted, select the Remember PIN option. Click the Save button. After a
moment, the router displays “Success! The SIM unlock was successful”.

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Step 9: Connect to the Internet
If the SIM Status is OK, the NTC-6200 Series router automatically attempts to
connect to the Internet by detecting the correct APN and connection details.
If automatic conguration was unsuccessful, you must manually enter the
connection details.
To manually congure the connection prole:
1. From the top menu bar, select the Networking option.
2. Next to Prole1, click the button. The Data connection prole settings
screen is displayed.
3. Ensure that the Automatic APN selection toggle key is set to the
OFF position.
4. In the APN eld, enter the APN name that your carrier requires for mobile
broadband connection. If required, enter the Username and Password in the
Username and Password elds. Click the Save button.
The connection prole is now congured.

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Verifying the connection status
Click on the Status menu item from the top menu bar. The Status page is
displayed. The mobile broadband connection is established successfully if the
Status eld in the WWAN connection status section displays Connected.

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Conguring multiple
devices
To apply your advanced conguration settings to more than one NTC-6200 Series
router, follow these simple steps.
Step 1
Back up your router’s conguration
Log in to the web conguration interface, click on the System menu, select
System conguration and click on Settings backup and restore.
If you want to password protect your backup conguration les, enter your
password in the elds under Save a copy of current settings and click on
Save. If you don’t want to password protect your les, just click on Save.
The router will then prompt you to select a location to save the settings le.

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Step 2
Restore your backup conguration
In the web conguration interface click on the System menu, select System
conguration and click on Settings backup and restore.
From the Restore saved settings section, click on Choose a le and select
the backup conguration le on your computer.
Click Restore to copy the settings to the new NTC-6200 Series router. The
router will apply these settings and inform you it will reboot - click on OK.
Tip: Don’t change the le extension of the backup le as this may cause it to corrupt.