NetComm NTC-140W Series User manual

Quick Start Guide
4G WiFi M2M Router
NTC-140W 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-140W Series router. More advanced set up instructions are provided in the
user guide which can be opened by clicking on the Help tab on the Web-UI, or
can be downloaded from
http://www.netcommwireless.com/product/m2m/ntc-140w
Package contents
All NTC-140W packages include:
1 x NetComm Wireless NTC-140W Series router
2 x Cellular antennas
2 x WiFi antennas
1 x 1.5m Black Ethernet cable
1 x DIN rail mounting bracket
1 x Quick start guide
1 x Power supply cable with tted Molex connector
1 x WiFi security card

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USB LAN LAN/WAN
WiFi
Cellular Main
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Device overview
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1SIM card slot Insert SIM card here.
2Cellular Main SMA female connector for Cellular antennas.
3MicroSD card slot Insert a MicroSD card here to provide additional storage
(Optional).
4GPS antenna connector SMA female connector for GPS antenna.
5Cellular AUX SMA female connector for Cellular antennas.
6WiFi antenna connectors Reverse polarity SMA female connectors for
WiFi antennas.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION
1Micro USB 2.0
OTG port
Provides connectivity for optional external storage or a USB Ethernet
dongle. Supplies up to 0.5A to connected device.
2Reset button Press and hold for less than 5 seconds to reboot to normal mode.
The LEDs are green and extinguish in sequence to indicate that the
router will reboot normally if the button is released during this period.
Press and hold for 5 to 15 seconds to reboot to recovery mode.
The LEDs are amber and extinguish in sequence to indicate that the
router will reboot to recovery mode if the button is released during
this period.
Press and hold for 15 to 20 seconds to reset the router to factory
default settings. The LEDs are red and extinguish in sequence to
indicate that the router will reset to factory default settings if the
button is released during this period.
3Molex Mini-Fit™
receptacle
Connect the provided power supply here. The Molex receptacle
provides:
• Ground (−)
• Power (+)
• I/O terminal
• (i) ignition input detection terminal.
4LAN port LAN port for wired Ethernet clients.
5LAN/WAN port LAN or WAN port for wired Ethernet clients or to bridge another
network connection.
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GPS
USB LAN LAN/WAN
WiFi
Cellular Main
SIM
µSD Cellular AUX
WiFi
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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, such as SIM not inserted.
WiFi Off Radio Off
On WiFi Access Point is enabled
Blinking1Trafc via WiFi
On WiFi Client mode is enabled, WiFi Access
Point mode is disabled
Blinking1Trafc via WiFi in client mode
Network Off Radio Off
On Connected via WWAN
Blinking1Trafc via WWAN
Slow ashing Connecting PDP
On Registered on Network
Slow ashing Registering network
Slow ashing SIM PIN locked
Fast ashing SIM PUK locked
On Can’t connect
Signal
strength
On LTE signal
On WCDMA signal
On GSM signal
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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Power supply cable
The included power supply cable has colour-coded breakout wires which can be
terminated to provide power, ignition detection and input/output functionality.
The picture below outlines the polarity and functions of the wires.
Power
(+) Ground
(−)
I/O
Ignition

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i
I/O
GPS
USB LAN LAN/WAN
WiFi
Cellular Main
SIM
µSD Cellular AUX
WiFi
+
Installing your device
Step 1: Insert the SIM card
Using a paper clip, 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.
Insert
SIM
Card
Press the SIM
Eject Button
Step 2: Attach the antennas
The NTC-140W Series router is shipped with caps on the Cellular, WiFi and GPS
antenna sockets. To attach the supplied antennas, rst remove the socket caps
from the 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.
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i
I/O
GPS
USB LAN LAN/WAN
WiFi
Cellular Main
SIM
µSD Cellular AUX
WiFi
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Remove caps
then screw
antennas on

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Step 3: Connect the power and Ethernet cables
Connect the included power supply cable to the Molex Mini-Fit™ receptacle
and then connect the green and white breakout wires to the ignition and I/O
connections as required. Connect the Power (red) and the Ground (black) wires to
your power source. The power LED on the router lights up when a power source
is connected.
Attach the supplied Black Ethernet cable to the LAN Ethernet port on your router
and the other end to your computer.

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Step 4: Access the router’s web interface
In your web browser’s address bar enter http://192.168.1.1/ or http://my.router/.
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 or http://my.router
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 or http://my.router
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 5: 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 6: Connect to the Internet
If the SIM Status is OK, the NTC-140W 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.
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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Wireless LAN connection
The NTC-140W Series router can operate as both an access point and a WiFi
client simultaneously, if required. By default the NTC-140W Series router has the
Wireless LAN enabled and operates as an access point only.
Connecting a wireless client to the NTC-140W access point
The WiFi Network Name (SSID) and WiFi Security Key are unique for your device
and are printed on the back of your NTC-140W Series router. The credentials are
also printed on the Wireless Security Card.
Follow these steps to connect your client device to the Internet over the
wireless network:
1. Turn on the wireless radio on your client device.
2. Open the wireless network manager on your client device and connect to the
Wireless Network Name (SSID) printed on the Wireless security card.
3. When prompted for your wireless security settings, enter the Wireless Security
Key. Wait a few seconds for the connection to be established.
Wireless Security Card
Keep this card in a secure place for easy access
to your NetComm Wireless M2M device
Wireless Network Name (SSID) NetComm 1234
Wireless Security Key ABCDE12345
IMEI 123456789123456789

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Connecting the NTC-140W Series router to another access point
To use your NTC-140W router as a client, you must rst change the wireless mode
on the web user interface. To enable the wireless client:
1. From the top menu bar, select the Networking option.
2. Select Wireless settings on the left, then select the Client conguration
menu item.
3. Click the Client radio on/off toggle key so that it is in the ON position then
click the Save button.
4. On the Client conguration page, click the Scan button to scan for remote
access points to connect to, then click the Connect link corresponding to
the desired network. The wireless network’s details are copied to the Client
conguration elds.
5. If the network requires a password, enter the password in the WPA pre-
shared key eld, then click the Save button. The wireless client connects to
the access point. You can conrm that it is connected by viewing the WLAN
client connection status section of the Status page. For further detail on
using the wireless client, refer to the product user guide.

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Step 7: 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-140W Series router, keep in mind
that it features high performance antennas designed to provide optimum signal
strength in a wide range of environments. You can check the signal strength by
observing the colour and number of LEDs illuminated on the front of the device.
For a precise reading of the signal strength, refer to the Status page on the web
user interface. 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.
Congratulations - your NTC-140W Series Router is now ready to use!

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Mounting your device
Depending on your individual setup, you may need certain components to mount
your device correctly, such as additional fasteners and screwdrivers for specic
wall or rail mounting.
Mounting options
The NetComm Wireless NTC-140W Series router can be installed quickly and
easily in a variety of locations.
MOUNT TYPE DESCRIPTION BENEFITS
Wall mount Flat against the wall Slimline form factor, close
to wall
Wall 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
DIN 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.
Pole 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.
Desk mount Stand on a desk Simplicity, versatility

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Wall mount DIN Rail mounting bracket
V Bend allows you to snap the DIN
bracket onto the middle of a DIN rail
rather than sliding it onto the end.
Wall Mounted via DIN Rail Bracket DIN Rail mount
Pole mount using DIN Rail bracket Desk mount

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Conguring multiple devices
To apply your advanced conguration settings to more than one NTC-140W 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-140W 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.

Product Warranty
For warranty information please visit
http://www.netcommwireless.com/product/m2m/ntc-140w
Safety and product care
Please refer to the user guide for safety and product care information.
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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