Perle IRG5541+ FN User manual

IRG5541+ FN Router Quick Start Guide 5500478-10 (Rev A)
Version #A05.03.2021
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IRG5541+ FN Router
Quick Start Guide
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This guide covers basic installation and configuration, and its
intention is for first-time setup or product evaluation.
You can find complete details in the following guides at
www.perle.com/downloads.
•IRG5541+ FN Router Hardware Installation Guide
•IRG5000 Series Routers User’s Guide
•IRG5000 Series Routers Command Line Reference
Guide.
What’s in the box?
•IRG5541+ FN Router
•IRG5541+ Router Quick Start Guide (this guide)
•2 LTE SMA antenna pack (#08000140)
•2 Wifi antenna (#08000140)
•GPIO Cable with 4 pin plug (#2500468)
•GPIO Cable with 8 pin plug (#2500476)
•12VDC/2A 4 pin (NA#08000150, EU #08000160, UK
#08000170, AUS#08000180)
•Optional – GNSS PAV RP Antenna SMA/CA
(#08000130) passive or active antenna (08000130)
•Optional – DIN Rail mounting kit (orderable from Perle)
Note: These components may be included with your product.
Components may vary depending on each model. See the
Perle website for updates

IRG5541+ FN Router Quick Start Guide 5500478-10 (Rev A)
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Getting Started
These steps are for a typical installation:
1. Inserting the SIM card/s.
2. Connecting antenna/s.
3. Connecting the Power.
4. Connecting to the Cellular Network.
5. Fast Setup Mode.
Inserting the SIM cards
Use only mini-SIM (2FF) cards.
Disconnect the power before you insert the SIM card/s.
1. Unscrew the screws and gently pry the SIM cover loose
from the opening (see below).
2. Align the SIM card so that the SIM card will slide into
the top slot (slot#1), ensuring that the SIM card
connectors will be facing the router’s printed circuit
board. Always populate slot#1 first
3. Align the SIM cover plate and secure the plate with the
screws.

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Connecting the Antennas
1. Connect your cellular antenna to connector Main.
2. Connect the diversity antenna to connector Diversity.
3. Connect a WLAN antenna to connector WLAN-1.
4. Connect a WLAN antenna to connector WLAN-2.
5. Connect your GPS antenna to connector GNSS.
See Figure 2
Connecting the Power
See Figure 2 for wiring requirements. The colours indicated
are for the Perle-supplied DC cable.
Connecting to the Cellular Network
On power-up, the router attempts to connect to the cellular
network. The connection process typically takes a few
minutes. A solid green Internet LED indicates a successful
connection. For more information, see the IRG5541+ FN
Router Hardware Installation Guide for details.

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Fast Setup Mode
Your router is shipped in factory default mode. Fast Setup
Mode provides a simple method of doing the initial setup
from your PC.
1. You must set your PC to obtain an IP address
automatically using DHCP.
2. Plug the PC into your router’s Ethernet interface or
connect to the wireless LAN (WIFI) using the
credentials printed on your router’s label.
3. When the Power LED is flashing green, use a web
browser, enter http://192.168.0.1 to access your router.
On the setup screen, select, Getting Started.
4. Once connected, fill in the required fields, apply changes
to save and exit. Configuration changes are immediately
applied to the router.
5. The router’s web configuration sign on-screen is
displayed. Using the previously defined credentials from
step 4, you can access your router’s complete
configuration.
For alternative methods of performing an initial setup, see the
IRG5541+ FN Router Hardware Installation Guide.
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