Proroute RAPID-NR550 User manual

5G Industrial Router
RAPID-NR550
User Manual
This manual is applicable to the following products: NR550

Note: There may be differences between models of accessories and interfaces, actual products shall
prevail.

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Content
Chapter 1 Product Introduction........................................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Overview ...................................................................................... 1
1.2 Diagram of Working Principle ......................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 Installation .......................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Packing List....................................................................................................................................3
2.3 Installation and Cable Connection.................................................................................................4
2.4 Power Supply.................................................................................................................................7
2.5 Indicators........................................................................................................................................7
2.6 Reset Button...................................................................................................................................8
Chapter 3 Configuration and Management ......................................................................... 9
3.1 Configuration Connection...........................................................................................................9
3.2 Access the Configuration on Web Page.....................................................................................9
3.3 Management and Configuration...............................................................................................11
3.3.1 Setting ............................................................................................................................11
Basic Setting.............................................................................................................11
Dynamic DNS ...........................................................................................................17
Clone MACAddress .................................................................................................18
Advanced Router......................................................................................................18
VLANS......................................................................................................................20
Networking................................................................................................................20
3.3.2 Wireless..........................................................................................................................23
Basic Setting.............................................................................................................23
Wireless Security......................................................................................................25
3.3.3 Services..........................................................................................................................27
Services ...................................................................................................................27
3.3.4 VPN................................................................................................................................31
PPTP.........................................................................................................................31
L2TP..........................................................................................................................32
OPEN VPN ...............................................................................................................33
IPSEC .......................................................................................................................38

GRE ......................................................................................40
3.3.5 Security.......................................................................................42
Firewall ...................................................................................42
3.3.6 Access Restrictions .........................................................................44
WAN Access.............................................................................44
URL Filter ................................................................................47
Packet Filter..............................................................................48
3.3.7 NAT...........................................................................................49
Port Forwarding..........................................................................49
Port Range Forward.....................................................................49
DMZ ......................................................................................50
3.3.8 QoS Setting..................................................................................51
Basic......................................................................................51
Classify...................................................................................51
3.3.9 Applications..................................................................................52
Serial Applications.......................................................................52
3.3.10 Administration ..............................................................................54
Management.............................................................................54
Keep Alive................................................................................56
Commands...............................................................................57
Factory Defaults .........................................................................57
Firmware Upgrade.......................................................................58
Backup ...................................................................................58
3.3.11 Status .......................................................................................59
Router ....................................................................................59
WAN......................................................................................61
LAN.......................................................................................63
Wireless ..................................................................................66
Bandwidth................................................................................67
Sys-Info...................................................................................69
Appendix.....................................................................................................................72

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
RAPID NR550 is a wireless communication router for the Internet of Things, which uses
public 3G/4G/5G networks to provide users with wireless long-distance big data
transmission functions.
The product adopts high-performance industrial-grade 32-bit communicationprocessor
andindustrial-gradewirelessmodule,withembedded real-time operating system as the
software support platform, and provides 1 RS232 (or RS485) + 4 Ethernet LAN + 1
Ethernet WAN + 2 WIFI interfaces, which can connect serial devices, Ethernet devices
and WIFI devices at the same time to realize data transparent transmission and routing
functions.
This product has been widely used in the M2M industry in the Internet of Things industry
chain, such as smart grid, smart transportation, smart home, finance, mobile POS
terminals,supply chain automation, industrial automation, smart buildings, fire protection,
public safety, environmental protection, meteorology,Digitalmedicaltreatment,remote
sensingsurvey,military,space exploration, agriculture, forestry, water affairs, coal mine,
petrochemical and other fields.

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1.2 Block Diagram of Working Principle

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Overview
5Groutersmustbeinstalledcorrectlytoachievethedesignedfunctions.Usually the
installation of the equipment must be carried out under the guidance of qualified
engineers approved by the company.
2.2 Packing List
When you open the box, please keep the packing materials, so that you can use it when
you need to transfer in the future.
The list is as follows:
· 1 x 5G router NR550
· 4 x 5G wireless cellular antennas (SMA male) - MAG MOUNT
· 4 x 5G wireless cellular antennas (SMA male) - Elbow Joint, Blade Antennas
· 2 x WIFI antenna (SMA female)
· 1 x UK Mains power supply (240VAC / 12VDC)
· 1 x Ethernet Cable
· 1 x Serial Interface Cable (RS232)

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2.3 Installation and Cable Connection
Size(mm)：
Antenna installation:
The 5G antenna interface is an SMA female socket. Screw the SMA maleof the matching
wireless cellular antenna to the antenna interface and make sure to tighten it.Toincrease
the isolation ofthe 5Gantenna,try to keepthe antenna at an angle of 30 degrees to
enhance signal quality.

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The WIFIantenna interface isan SMA male socket. Screw the SMA female of the matching
WIFI antenna to the antenna interface and make sure to tighten it. In addition, to increase
the isolation of the Wi-Fi antenna, it is recommended that the two Wi-Fi are placed at a 90-
degree angle.
SIM/UIM installation：
When installing or removing the SIM/UIM card, first use a pointed object to gently hold the
eject button, and the SIM/UIM card sleeve will pop out. Put the SIM/UIM card into the card
holder first, and make sure that the metal contact surface of the SIM/UIM card is facing
outward, then insert the SIM/UIM card holder into the drawer.
Connect Console cable：
Plug the RJ45 end of the Console line into the Console interface (RS232) of the Router
and plug the DB9 end into the RS232 serial interface of the user device. The signal
connections of the Console are as follows:

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Console (RS232)
RJ45
Color
Pin Map
DB9F
Content
1
White/Orang
e
A
8
RS485-A
（Optional）
2
Orange
B
6
RS485-B
（Optional）
3
White/Green
RXD
2
RS232 RX
4
Blue
--
1
--
5
White/Blue
GND
5
GND
6
Green
TXD
3
RS232
TX
7
White/Brown
--
4
--
8
Brown
--
7
--

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2.4 Power Supply
5G routers are usually used in complex external environments. To adapt to the complex
application environment and improve the stability of the system, the router adopts
advanced power supply technology. Users can use the standard12VDC/1.5Apower
adapter to power the 5Grouter,or directlyuse the DC 9~36V power supply to power the
router. When the user uses an external power supply to power the router, the stability of
the power supply must be ensured (the ripple is less than 300mV, and the instantaneous
voltage does not exceed 36V), and the power supply must be greater than 8W.
2.5 Indicators
5GRouterprovideindicatorsasbelow：“Power”,“System”,“2.4G”,“5.8G”, “ONLINE”, “Signal”：
Indicator
Status
Content
Power
On
Device powered on
System
Blank
System running normally
Off
System not running
Online
On
Device is online on internet
Off
Device not online
2.4G
On
2.4G WIFI is on
Off
2.4G WIFI is off
5.8G
On
5.8G WIFI is on
Off
5.8G WIFI is off
WAN
Off
WAN port not connected
On/blank
WAN port connected/communicating
LAN1~LAN4
Off
LAN port not connected
On/blank
LAN port connected/communicating
Signal
Strength
One light
on
Weak(<-90dBm)
Two lights
on
Medium(-70dBm~-90dBm)
Three lights
on
Good(>-70dBm)

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2.6 Reset Button
The 5G router has a reset button, marked as "RST"
The function of this button is to restore the parameter configuration of the 5G router to
factory values
Methodsas below: Power on device,letitrunningfor30seconds,use a pen keep pressing
the reset button for about 15 seconds, until all led turn off, the device will restart and reset
to factory.

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Chapter 3 Configuration and Management
This chapter describes how to configure and manage the Router.
3.1 Configuration Connection
Before configuration, you should connect the Router and your configuration PC with the
supplied network cable. Plug the cable’s one end into the Local Network port of the Router,
and another end into your configure PC’s Ethernet port. The connection diagram is as
following:
PleasemodifytheIPaddressofPCasthesamenetworksegmentaddressof the Router,
for instance, 192.168.8.100. Modify the mask code of PC as 255.255.255.0 and set the
default gateway of PC as the Router’s IP address (192.168.8.1).
3.2 Access the Configuration Web Page
The chapter is to present main functions ofeach page. Users visit page tool via web
browser after connecting users' PC to the Router. There are eleven main pages: Setting,
Wireless, Service, VPN, Security,Access Restrictions, NAT,QoS Setting, Applications,
Management and Status. Users enable to browse slave pages by click one main page.
Users can open IE or other explorers and enter the Router's default IP address of
192.168.1.1 on address bar, then press the button of Enter to visit page Web
management tool of the Router. The user’s login in the web page at the firstname, there
willdisplayapageshows asblow to tipuserstomodify the default user name and
password of the Router. Users must click "change password" to make it work if they
modify user name and password.

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After access to the information main page
Users need to input user name and password if it is their first time to login.

Inputcorrectusernameand password to visitrelevant menupage.Defaultusername is
admin, password is admin. (available to modify user name and password on management
page, then click submit)
3.3 Management and Configuration
3.3.1 Setting
The Setup screen is the first screen users will see when accessing the Router. Most users
will be able to configure the Router and get it work properly using only the settings on this
screen. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will require users to enter specific
information, such as Username, Password, IP Address, Default Gateway Address, or
DNS IP Address. This information can be obtained from your ISP, if required.
Basic Setting
WAN Connection Type
Seven Ways: Disabled, Static IP, Automatic Configuration-DHCP, PPPOE,
3G/UNMTS/4G/LTE, DHCP-4G.
1. Disabled
Forbid the setting of WAN port connection type
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2. Static IP
WAN IP Address: Users set IP address by their own or ISP assigns
Subnet Mask: Users set subnet mask by their own or ISP assigns
Gateway: Users set gateway by their own or ISP assigns
Static DNS1/DNS2/DNS3: Users set static DNS by their own or ISP assigns
3. Automatic Configuration-DHCP
IP address of WAN port gets automatic via DHCP
4. PPPOE
Username: login the Internet
Password: login the Internet
5. 3G/UMTS/4G/LTE

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Username: Login users' ISP (Internet Service Provider)
Password: Login users' ISP
Dial String: Dial number of users' ISP
APN: Access point name of users' ISP
PIN: PIN code of users' SIM card
6. Connection Type
Connection type: Auto, Force 3G, Force 2G, prefer 3G, Prefer 2G options. If using 4G
module, there has 4G network option. Users select different mode depending on
their need
7. DHCP-4G
IP address of WAN port gets automatic via DHCP-4G
8. Keep Online
Thisfunctionisused to detect whetherthe Internet connection isactive,ifusers set it and
when the Router detect the connection is inactive, it will redial to users' ISPimmediately to
make the connection active. If the network isbusy or the user is in private network, we
recommend that Router mode will bebetter.
9. Detection Method
None: Do not set this function
Ping: Send ping packet to detect the connection, when choose this method, users should
also configure "Detection Interval", "Primary Detection Server IP" and "Backup Detection
Server IP" items.
Route: Detect connection with route method, when choose this method, users should
also configure "Detection Interval", "Primary Detection Server IP" and "Backup Detection
Server IP" items.
PPP: Detect connection with PPP method, when choose this method, users should also
configure "Detection Interval" item.
Detection Interval: Time interval between two detections, unit is second
Primary Detection Server IP: The server used to response the Router’s detection
packet. This item is only valid for method "Ping" and "Route".

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Backup Detection Server IP: The server used to response the Router’s detection packet.
This item is valid for method "Ping" and "Route".
Note: When users choose the “Route” or “Ping” method, it’s quite important to make sure
that the “Primary Detection Server IP” and “Backup Detection Server IP” are usable and
stable, because they have to responsethe detection packet frequently.
Force Reconnect: ThisoptionschedulesthePPPOE or3Greconnectionbykilling the
PPPD daemon and restart it.
Time: Needed time to reconnect
10. STP
STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) can be applied to loop network. Through certain algorithm
achieves path redundancy, and loop network cuts to tree-based networkwithoutloopin
themeantime,thus,toavoidthehyperplasiaand infinite circulation of a message in the
loop network
11. Optional Configuration
Router Name: Set Router name
Host Name: ISP provides
Domain Name: ISP provides
MTU: Auto (1500) and manual (1200-1492 in PPPOE/PPTP/L2TP mode, 576-16320 in
other modes)
12. Router Internal Network Settings
Router IP

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Local IP Address: IP address of the Router
Subnet Mask: The subnet mask of the Router
Gateway: Set internal gateway ofthe Router.If default,internal gateway isthe address of
the Router
Local DNS: DNS server is auto assigned by network operator server. Users enable to
use their own DNS server or other stable DNS servers, if not, keep it default
13. Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)
These settings for the Router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server
functionality configuration. The Router can serve as a network DHCP server. DHCP
server automatically assigns an IP address for each computer in the network. If they
choose to enable the Router’s DHCP server option, users can set all the computers on
the LAN to automatically obtain an IP address and DNS, and make sure no other
DHCP server in the network.
DHCP Type: DHCP Server and DHCP Forwarder
Enter DHCP Server if set DHCP Type to DHCP Forwarder as blow:
DHCP Server: Keep the default Enable to enable the Router's DHCP server option. If
users have already had a DHCP server on their network or users do not want a DHCP
server, then select Disable
Start IP Address: Enter a numerical value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing
IP addresses. Do not start with 192.168.1.1 (the Router's own IP address)