NetComm NWL-15 User manual

Quick Start Guide
Light Industrial M2M Router Plus
NWL-15

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Quick Start Guide
This quick start guide is designed to get you up and running quickly with your new
NetComm Wireless NWL-15 router. More advanced set up instructions can be
found in the user guide which can be downloaded from
www.netcommwireless.com/product/m2m/nwl-15

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Package contents
This package includes
1. 1 x NetComm Wireless NWL-15 router
2. 1 x Six-way terminal block
3. 1 x 1.5m Yellow Ethernet cable 8P8C
4. 2 x CDMA antennas
5. 1 x DIN rail mounting bracket
6. 1 x Quick start guide (not shown)
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Device overview
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1Main antenna
socket
SMA female connector for main antenna.
2Auxiliary (Aux)
antenna socket
SMA female connector for auxiliary antenna (receive diversity).
3GPS antenna
socket
SMA female connector for GPS antenna.
4Mini USB 2.0
OTG port
Provides connectivity for external storage or a USB Ethernet dongle.
Supplies up to 0.5A to connected device.
5Serial port Female DB9 port supporting 9-wire RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422
(software selectable).
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ITEM DESCRIPTION
6Six-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 3 of the Installing your device section for correct wiring of the
terminal block. Operates in the 8-40V DC range.
7Reset 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.
8RJ45 Ethernet
port
Connect one or several devices via a network switch here.
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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 NetComm Wireless NWL-15 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 or rail mounting.
Mounting options
The NetComm Wireless NWL-15 router can be installed quickly and easily in a
variety of locations.
MOUNT TYPE DESCRIPTION BENEFITS
Wall mount a) Flat against the wall Slimline form factor, close to wall
b) Perpendicular to the wall Small wall footprint
c) Mount via DIN rail bracket Easy to remove
C Section DIN rail mount Slide onto a rail Simplicity
Top hat DIN rail mount Mount on a bracket and
slide onto a rail
Simplicity. Can mount in
between other devices
Desk mount Stand on a desk Simplicity, versatility
DIN RAIL MOUNTING BRACKET
1Push to release
2V 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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C Section DIN
rail mount
Top hat DIN rail mount
Desk mount
Wall mount
a) Flat against the wall
b) Perpendicular to the wall
c) Mounted via DIN rail bracket

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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 data session
On Registered network
Slow ashing Registering network
On Can’t connect
Slow ashing Not activated
Signal
strength
On EVDO coverage
On CDMA 1x coverage
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.

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Installing your device
Step 1: Attach the antennas
The NetComm Wireless NWL-15 router is shipped with caps on the Main, Auxiliary
and GPS antenna sockets. To attach the antennas, rst remove the socket caps
from the Main and Auxiliary antenna sockets then 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 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 2: 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 NetComm Wireless NWL-15 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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Step 3: Connect the power and Ethernet cables
Connect power to your router using one of the following options.
DC power via 6-pin 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 detection.
I/O Three terminals used for input/output
detection. (Please refer to the User
Guide and SDK Guide for more
information).
The green power LED on the router lights up when a power source is connected.
Connect equipment that requires network access to the Ethernet port of your
router. You can connect one device directly, or several devices using a network
switch. Switch on your power supply and wait 2 minutes for your NetComm
Wireless NWL-15 router to start up.

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Logging in to the router
and activating it on the
network
Before you can use your NWL-15 router, a broadband plan must rst be added to it.
To add a service to your NWL-15 router, contact your wireless operator (e.g. Verizon
Wireless). You will need to provide the wireless operator with the MEID of your router
to provision a service. The MEID of your router is printed on the box and the label
afxed to the bottom of the router. After the wireless operator has provisioned the
service, you may proceed to activate the NWL-15 router on the network.
The following steps guide you through logging into the web based conguration
interface and activating the router. The web based conguration interface is
also used for status monitoring, advanced conguration and troubleshooting.
To access this interface you’ll need a computer with an Ethernet port and web
browser (such as IE, Chrome, Firefox or Safari) installed.
Step 1: Power on your device
Make sure your NWL-15 router is turned on and disconnect any Ethernet connections.
Step 2: Access the router’s web interface
Attach one end of the supplied yellow Ethernet cable 8P8C to the LAN Ethernet port
on your router and the other end to your computer. Access the web conguration
interface by entering http://192.168.1.1/ into your web browser. Enter your
username and password and click Log in. See below for the correct login details.
There are two system management accounts (Root Manager and Admin) with different
management capabilities.

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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
Step 3: Activate the router on the network
Once logged in you’ll see the Status page. The Status page displays an overview
of information about the network your router is connected to (if any), signal
strength and data connection status.
The rst time you log in to the router, its activation status is deactivated and the router
prompts you to activate it with a pop-up window containing the following text:
“This device is not currently activated on a service provider network. If you wish to
use the device with the cellular data network please ensure the device is inside the
service provider coverage area and a service plan is already associated with this
device. Click OK to start the activation process, Cancel to abort.”

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Click OK to begin the activation process.
The router displays “Programming In Progress”. Wait approximately 2 minutes for
the activation process to complete.
When the activation process is complete, the router displays the Status page. The
word Activated appears in the Activation Status eld on the Status page. Your
NWL-15 router is now activated and ready for use.
For more information on advanced conguration, refer to the full product User
Guide available from the Help link in the web conguration interface or from the
NetComm Wireless website at
http://www.netcommwireless.com/product/m2m/nwl-15

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Conguring multiple
devices
To apply your advanced conguration settings to more than one NWL-15 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 NWL-15 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.

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Safety and product care
RF exposure
Your device contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is on, it receives and transmits RF energy.
When you communicate with your device, the system handling your connection controls the power
level at which your device transmits.
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio
frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To
ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines the device must be used with a minimum of 20cm
separation from the body. Failure to observe these instructions could result in your RF exposure
exceeding the relevant guideline limits.
External antenna
Any optional external antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter. Please consult the health and safety guide of the chosen
antenna for specic body separation guidelines as a greater distance of separation may be required
for high-gain antennas.
Any external antenna gain must meet RF exposure and maximum radiated output power limits of
the applicable rule section. The maximum antenna gain for this device as reported to the FCC is: 9.4
dBi (850MHz) and 8.4 dBi (1900MHz).
FCC statement
FCC compliance
Federal Communications Commission Notice (United States): Before a wireless device model is
available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certied to the FCC that it does not exceed the
limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure.
FCC regulations
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
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may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
Electrical safety
Accessories
Only use approved accessories.
Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories.
Connection to a car
Seek professional advice when connecting a device interface to the vehicle electrical system.
Distraction
Operating machinery
Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident.
Product handling
You alone are responsible for how you use your device and any consequences of its use.
You must always switch off your device wherever the use of a mobile phone is prohibited. Do not
use the device without the clip-on covers attached, and do not remove or change the covers while
using the device. Use of your device is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and
their environment.
Always treat your device and its accessories with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free
place.
Do not expose your device or its accessories to open ames or lit tobacco products.
Do not expose your device or its accessories to liquid, moisture or high humidity.
Do not drop, throw or try to bend your device or its accessories.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the device or
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Do not paint your device or its accessories.
Do not attempt to disassemble your device or its accessories, only authorised personnel must
do so.
Do not use or install this product in extremely hot or cold areas. Ensure that the device is
installed in an area where the temperature is within the supported operating temperature
range (-20°C to 65°C)
Do not use your device in an enclosed environment or where heat dissipation is poor.
Prolonged use in such space may cause excessive heat and raise ambient temperature,
which will lead to automatic shutdown of your device or the disconnection of the mobile
network connection for your safety. To use your device normally again after such shutdown,
cool it in a well-ventilated place before turning it on.
Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Do not operate the device where ventilation is restricted
Installation and conguration should be performed by trained personnel only.
Do not use or install this product near water to avoid re or shock hazard. Avoid exposing the
equipment to rain or damp areas.
Arrange power and Ethernet cables in a manner such that they are not likely to be stepped on
or have items placed on them.
Ensure that the voltage and rated current of the power source match the requirements of the
device. Do not connect the device to an inappropriate power source.
Children
Do not leave your device and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play
with it. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the device.
Your device contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or which could become
detached and create a choking hazard.
Emergency situations
This device, like any wireless device, operates using radio signals, which cannot guarantee
connection in all conditions. Therefore, you must never rely solely on any wireless device for
emergency communications.
Device heating
Your device may become warm during normal use.
Faulty and damaged products
Do not attempt to disassemble the device or its accessories.
Only qualied personnel must service or repair the device or its accessories.

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If your device or its accessories have been submerged in water punctured or subjected to a severe
fall, do not use until they have been checked at an authorised service centre.
Interference
Care must be taken when using the device in close proximity to personal medical devices, such as
pacemakers and hearing aids.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15cm be maintained between
a device and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
Hearing aids
People with hearing aids or other cochlear implants may experience interfering noises when using
wireless devices or when one is nearby.
The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing device and the distance from the
interference source, increasing the separation between them may reduce the interference. You may
also consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Medical devices
Please consult your doctor and the device manufacturer to determine if operation of your device
may interfere with the operation of your medical device.
Hospitals
Switch off your wireless device when requested to do so in hospitals, clinics or health care facilities.
These requests are designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical equipment.
Interference in cars
Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment, some vehicle
manufacturers forbid the use of devices in their vehicles unless an external antenna is included in
the installation.
Explosive environments
Petrol stations and explosive atmospheres
In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices
such as your device or other radio equipment. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include
fuelling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the
air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
Blasting caps and areas
Turn off your device or wireless device when in a blasting area or in areas posted turn off “two-way
radios” or “electronic devices” to avoid interfering with blasting operations.

QSG-00055 rev2
Product Warranty
For warranty information please visit
http://www.netcommwireless.com/product/m2m/nwl-15
Technical Support
For rmware updates or if you have any technical difculties with your product,
please refer to the support section of our website.
support.netcommwireless.com
NETCOMM WIRELESS LIMITED ABN 85 002 490 486
Head Ofce, 18-20 Orion Road
Lane Cove, Sydney, NSW 2066, Australia
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