RFoG RF-R586 Series User manual

RF-R586 Series Industrial Grade Cellular Router
User Manual

RF-R586 Series Industrial Grade Cellular Router
P.H.U. RFoG Tomasz Paszkowski, ul. Starogrodzka 1/2, 72-3 Gryfice, NIP:857-115-72-13, REGON 811833 63, tel. [phone]
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1 Preparation job before configuration ················································································································· 5
1.1 Learn your router version and feature ··································································································· 5
1.2 Prepare SIM Card and working condition ····························································································· 6
2 Hardware Installation ·········································································································································· 7
2.1 Overall Dimension ···································································································································· 7
2.2 The Ports ··················································································································································· 7
2.3 Installment ················································································································································· 9
2.4 SIM/UIM card installed··························································································································· 10
2.5 The installation of terminal blocks ········································································································ 10
2.6 Grounding ················································································································································ 12
2.7 Power Supply ·········································································································································· 12
2.8 LED and Check Network Status ··········································································································· 12
3 Software configuration ······································································································································ 14
3.1 Overview ·················································································································································· 14
3.2 How to log into the Router ···················································································································· 14
3.3 How to configure web ···························································································································· 18
3.3.1 Main Menu as below Picture ············································································································· 18
3.3.2 Operation Mode ··································································································································· 19
3.3.3 WAN Settings ······································································································································· 20
3.3.3.1 WAN – Cellular Network ················································································································· 20
3.3.3.2 Cell ICMP Check ······························································································································ 24
3.3.3.3 AP Client mode (WiFi Client)·········································································································· 25
3.3.3.4 WAN – PPPoE (xDSL) ···················································································································· 28
3.3.3.5 WAN – STATIC (fixed IP) ················································································································ 30
3.3.3.6 WAN – DHCP (Auto config) ··········································································································· 31
3.3.4 LAN Settings ········································································································································ 33
3.3.4.1 Router Gateway IP ·························································································································· 34
3.3.4.2 MAC binding ····································································································································· 35
3.3.4.3 DNS Proxy ········································································································································ 36
3.3.5 DHCP Client ········································································································································· 36
3.3.6 Configure Static Routing ···················································································································· 36
3.3.7 VPN ······················································································································································· 37
3.3.7.1 IPSEC ················································································································································ 37
3.3.7.2 PPTP ················································································································································· 40
3.3.7.3 L2TP ·················································································································································· 42
3.3.7.4 Tunnel ················································································································································ 42
3.3.8 DTU Settings (Serial to Cellular Gateway Feature) ······································································· 43
3.3.9 SMS/Voice Control ······························································································································ 45
3.3.9.1 SMS ··················································································································································· 45
3.3.9.2 Voice ·················································································································································· 49
3.3.9.3 Alarm via SMS ·································································································································· 50
3.3.10 Link Backup (Route Redundancy) ································································································· 51

RF-R586 Series Industrial Grade Cellular Router
P.H.U. RFoG Tomasz Paszkowski, ul. Starogrodzka 1/2, 72-3 Gryfice, NIP:857-115-72-13, REGON 811833 63, tel. [phone]
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3.3.11 GPS ····················································································································································· 55
3.3.12 WiFi Wireless Settings ····················································································································· 57
3.3.12.1 Basic Wireless Settings ················································································································ 57
3.3.12.2 WiFi Advanced Settings ················································································································ 59
3.3.12.3 Wireless Security/Encryption Settings ························································································ 60
3.3.12.4 WDS ················································································································································ 61
3.3.12.5 WPS ················································································································································· 61
3.3.12.6 Station List ······································································································································ 61
3.3.12.7 Statistics ·········································································································································· 62
3.3.13 Firewall ··············································································································································· 62
3.3.13.1 MAC/IP/Port Filter Settings ·········································································································· 62
3.3.13.2 Port Forwarding (Virtual Server Settings)(NAT/NAPT) ···························································· 63
3.3.13.3 DMZ Host ········································································································································ 64
3.3.13.4 System Security ····························································································································· 65
3.3.13.5 Content Filter Settings ·················································································································· 66
3.3.14 Administration ···································································································································· 68
3.3.14.1 Management ·································································································································· 68
3.3.14.1.1 Router web port ·························································································································· 70
3.3.14.1.2 Language, password and NTP settings ·················································································· 70
3.3.14.1.3 DDNS settings ···························································································································· 71
3.3.14.2 Upload Firmware (Upgrade Firmware) ······················································································· 72
3.3.14.3 Settings Management ··················································································································· 72
3.3.14.4 System Command ························································································································· 73
3.3.14.5 System Log ····································································································································· 73
3.3.14.6 Statistics ·········································································································································· 74
3.3.14.7 Reboot ············································································································································· 76
3.3.14.8 Status ··············································································································································· 77
3.3.15 SNMP (For version with SNMP only) ····························································································· 80
4 FAQ ······································································································································································ 83
4.1 Open Device Error·································································································································· 83
4.2 Read Error ··············································································································································· 83
4.3 Signal Strength has right number, but cannot dialup ········································································ 83
4.4 Signal Strength shows 99 ······················································································································ 83
4.5 The router cannot be remote web visited ··························································································· 84
4.6 Signal shows 99 but still can connect to internet and get WAN IP ················································· 84
4.7 Router shows sim card and network info, but cannot connect to internet ····································· 84
4.8 DDNS not working ·································································································································· 84
4.9 Cannot Connect Router via RJ45 LAN ······························································································· 84
4.10 Cannot Connect RF-R586 WiFi ········································································································· 85
4.11 Can Connect RF-R586 WiFi via Manual IP but cannot via DHCP ················································ 85
4.12 Cannot get Cell WAN IP ······················································································································ 86
4.13 Can not power on ································································································································· 87
4.14 Sys log shows “connect script failed” ································································································ 87
4.15 RF-R586 Router is online, but cannot visit website. ······································································· 87

RF-R586 Series Industrial Grade Cellular Router
P.H.U. RFoG Tomasz Paszkowski, ul. Starogrodzka 1/2, 72-3 Gryfice, NIP:857-115-72-13, REGON 811833 63, tel. [phone]
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4.16 Port forwarding not working ················································································································ 88
4.17 Serial DTU point-to-point solution not working ················································································ 88
4.18 Can’t open device /dev/ttyUSBx. ······································································································· 88
4.19 PPTP is on, but cannot be through to PPTP Server ······································································· 89
5 Test Samples ······················································································································································ 91
5.1 Two RF-R586 make WiFi hotspot and WiFi client ············································································· 91
5.2 GPS feature (For version with GPS feature only) ············································································· 96
5.3 Port Forwarding (NAT, NAPT) test ······································································································· 99
5.4 Remote Web Login······························································································································· 105
5.5 WAN RJ45 Static (fixed IP) and Cellular Fail Over backup redundancy ······································ 108
5.6 WAN RJ45 DHCP and Cellular Fail Over backup redundancy ····················································· 112
5.7 WAN RJ45 PPPoE and Cellular Fail Over backup redundancy ···················································· 114
5.8 SMS Reboot/Cell UP/Cell Down control ··························································································· 118
5.9 PPTP client connection ······················································································································· 121
6 OBTAINING DOCUMENTS ···································································································································· 123

RF-R586 Series Industrial Grade Cellular Router
P.H.U. RFoG Tomasz Paszkowski, ul. Starogrodzka 1/2, 72-3 Gryfice, NIP:857-115-72-13, REGON 811833 63, tel. [phone]
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Chapter 1
1 Preparation job before configuration
1.1 Learn your router version and feature
1) RF-R586 series contains different version and option feature. Please learn it before using it.
Notes: p ease be informed the fo owing features are option. P ease indicate with
your orders.
1) ce u ar diversity receiving
2) WiFi Feature
3) GPS feature
4) Seria to ce u ar feature, RS232 or RS485 can choose one
5) Voice/SMS contro
6) DC7V~50V
7) BGP, OSPF.
2) Find the modem type info at the back cover of the router. This will be used while do configuration.
For example: the following label indicates the version, type and inside module modem.
The module modem name is “EM820w”, remember this and will select this module name while do
configuration.

RF-R586 Series Industrial Grade Cellular Router
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1.2 Prepare SIM Card and working condition
1) For GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA/HSPA+/4G LTE networks or TD-SCDMA
networks, please get a SIM card with data business.
2) For CDMA2000 EVDO/CDMA1x networks, please get a UIM card with data business or inform
us before order if the network uses non-ruim (nam-flashing).
3) Make sure the sim card or uim card is with enough data business and balance.
4) Make sure the signal is good enough where you test or install the router. Weak signal will make
the router no work. If you find your signal strength is not good, please contact us for high gain
antenna.

RF-R586 Series Industrial Grade Cellular Router
P.H.U. RFoG Tomasz Paszkowski, ul. Starogrodzka 1/2, 72-3 Gryfice, NIP:857-115-72-13, REGON 811833 63, tel. [phone]
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Chapter 2
2 Hardware Installation
This chapter mainly describes the appearance, model and function of RF-R586 series and
how to install and set the configurations.
1. Overall Dimension
2. Accessories Description
3. Installment
2.1 Overall Dimension
2.2 The Ports
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LAN: LAN RJ45 Ethernet ports.
WAN: WAN RJ45 Ethernet ports.
RST: sys reset button
PWR: DC power socket. DC5~40V, DC5~50V option depends on the router version.
VCC: DC wire positive pole. DC5~40V, DC5~50V option depends on the router version
GND: DC wire ground
GND: Serial ground
RX: serial receiving
TX: serial transmission
RST: reset router
DIO0: digit I/O port 0
IDO1: digit I/O port 1
NC: not connection
Antenna Connection Table (please refer the corresponding table to connect the antennas
with your Router version)
Feature ANT1 ANT2 ANT3 ANT4
Main Cellular ●
Feature ANT1 ANT2 ANT3 ANT4

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Main Cellular ●
Cellular Diversity Receiving ●
Feature ANT1 ANT2 ANT3 ANT4
Main Cellular ●
WiFi ●
Feature ANT1 ANT2 ANT3 ANT4
Main Cellular ●
GPS ●
Feature ANT1 ANT2 ANT3 ANT4
Main Cellular ●
WiFi ●
GPS ●
Feature ANT1 ANT2 ANT3 ANT4
Main Cellular ●
Cellular Diversity Receiving ●
WiFi ●
Feature ANT1 ANT2 ANT3 ANT4
Main Cellular ●
Cellular Diversity Receiving ●
GPS ●
Feature ANT1 ANT2 ANT3 ANT4
Main Cellular ●
Cellular Diversity Receiving ●
WiFi ●
GPS ●
Notes: ●means connect related antenna.
2.3 Installment
RF-R586 series should be installed and configured properly before putting in service.
The installation and configuration should be done or supervise by qualified engineer.
Attention:
Do not install RF-R586 series or connect/disconnect its cable when it is power on.

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2.4 SIM/UIM card installed
If your router has SIM/UIM card protector, please remove it, insert the sim card
correctly, and fix the protector.
If your router has no SIM/UIM card protector, please insert the sim card correctly.
Attention: SIM/UIM card does not reach the designated position, the equipment
can not find a card, can't work normally, therefore inserted a try to check
again for a SIM card is stuck fast.
2.5 The installation of terminal blocks
This chapter is for version with terminal blocks only. Default, the RF-R586 is with
DB9 connector. Please use DB9 cable to connect RF-R586 and the equipment
directly.
The following is for version with terminal blocks only:
RF-R586 uses pluggable terminals to connect the user’s data and the power
supply. Spacing: 3.81mm，10 Pin; User data and power supply suggestion:
14~24AWG. Please refer to the table 2-4 for the interface definition of the power
cable and connection sequence. Specific interface definition of the power cable
and connection sequence you can read on the labels of RF-R586 products. Using
14~24AWG cable and referring to RF-R586 products labels or the bellowed
interface definition and connection sequence, you need to use the oblate screw
driver to fix the cable to the connecting jacks of the pluggable terminal. After
successfully connection, you need to insert the terminal into the corresponding
position in the bottom of the RF-R586 products.
Notes: Connection sequence should be accurate
。
Cable’s insulating striping length
is about 7mm. (For safety, insulating striping length should be too long).
Please refer to the

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picture.
Attention:
1.The power cable should be connected correctly. We “suggestion double check
before switch it on .Wrong connections may destroy the equipment.
2.Power terminals: Pin 1 and Pin 2;
3.Here ： Pin 2 is “GND”, PIN 1 is power input “Vin”(DC5~40V, or DV5~50V).
PIN Signal Description Note
1 VCC +7-30V DC Input Current：12V/1A
2 GND Ground
3 TX Transmit Data
4 RX Receive Data
5 PGND Ground
6 RST Reset
Reset Pin has the same
function with reset
button. In the usage, it
needs to be short
connected to the GND.
After giving the device a
1 sec low level, it will
reboot.3 seconds, the
device will restore
factory settings
7 DIO0 General Purpose
I/O
8 DIO1 General Purpose
I/O
9 NC Not connect

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I/O Terminal on router DB9 Serial port (RS485 or
RS232)
Port 3 (GND) Pin 5
Port 4 (RX) Pin 3
Port 5 (TX) Pin 2
Notes: If not through, can switch Port4 and port5.
2.6 Grounding
To ensure a safe, stable and reliable RF-R586 series operation, Router cabinet
should be grounded properly.
2.7 Power Supply
RF-R586 series can be applied to complicated external environment and usually the
power range is very large. So in order to fit the complicated application environment
and improve the stability of the system, RF-R586 series is designed with advanced
power management technology. The DC power supply electronic to the device via
the pluggable terminal PIN 2(GND) and PIN 1(Vin). Please refer to the above table
for the detail definition of the terminal.
Normally, RF-R586 series input powers supply is +5～+40V (if your RF-R586
support 50V, the option is +5~+50V). In most cases, the standard configuration is
12V/1A.
2.8 LED and Check Network Status
Please connect the antenna after you successfully connect to the cable. And then
insert the valid SIM/UIM card and provide the power to the RF-R586 series via the
cable. After provide the power to RF-R586, if the SYS LED starts to blink in a few
seconds, that means the system start-up is normal; if the CELL LED works, that
means the network is online; if the VPN light works, that means VPN tunnel has
been set up. Please refer to the below table for the situation of the indication lights.

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LED Indication Light Description
SYS On for 25 seconds On for 25 seconds after power supply
blink System set-up normally
Off or still on after
25 seconds System set-up failure
LAN blink Data transmission in Ethernet
Off Ethernet connection abnormal
On Ethernet is connected
VPN On VPN tunnel set-up
Off VPN tunnel set-up failure or unactivated
CELL On Access to the Internet
WIFI On Enable
Off Disable

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WAN blink Data transmission in Ethernet
Off Ethernet connection abnormal
On Ethernet is connected
Signal Off No signal, or signal checking is not ready
4s blink 1 time Signal bar is 1
3s blink 1 time Signal bar is 2
2s blink 1 time Signal bar is 3
1s blink 1 time Signal bar is 4
1s blink 2 times Signal bar is 5
Chapter 3
3 Software configuration
1. Overview
2. How to log into the Router
3. How to config web
3.1 Overview
RF-R586 series routers with built-in WEB interface configuration, management and
debugging tools, user should configuration the parameters first; and it could be altered
the parameters flexibility and software upgrades and simple testing. User can set up
and manage the parameters of the router on its interface, detail step are bellow:
3.2 How to log into the Router
3.2.1 Network Configuration of the Computer.
The router default parameters as follow
Default IP: 192.168.8.1, sub mask: 255.255.255.0.
There are two ways to set the PC’s IP address.

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Way 1) Manual setting
Set the PC IP as 192.168.8.xxx (xxx = 2~254), subnet mask: 255.255.255.0,
default gateway: 192.168.8.1, primary DNS: 192.168.8.1.
Way 2) DHCP
Choose “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically”.

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After IP setting, check it by ping. Click Windows start menu, run, execute “cmd”
command. Input “ping 192.168.8.1” in the DOS window.
This information means the connection is work.
This information means the connection is failure. If so, please check the network
cable connection and IP address setting, and can refer to Chapter 4.9.
3.2.2 Log into Router
Open the Web Browser, and type http://192.168.8.1 into the address field and

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press Enter bottom in your computer keyboard.
Type User Name “admin” and Password “admin” in the pop-up Login Window,
and then press the “Apply” button.
If you type into the correct User Name and Password, you will get the access
into the Router’s Web Management Page.

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3.3 How to configure web
3.3.1 Main Menu as below Picture

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3.3.2 Operation Mode
 Bridge
All Ethernet and wireless interfaces are bridged into a single bridge
interface.
 Gateway
The first Ethernet port is treated as WAN port. The other Ethernet ports and the
wireless interface are bridged together and are treated as LAN ports.
 AP Client
The wireless apcli interface is treated as WAN port and the wireless ap interface
and the Ethernet ports are LAN ports.
 NAT
Network Address Translation
Normally and default we select “Gateway mode”, and keep all other parameters as default.

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3.3.3 WAN Settings
 WAN Connection Type
Support Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP, CELL Network.
3.3.3.1 WAN – Cellular Network
 Cell Modem
System supports different cell modem. Default, the router is with right Cell Modem name
before shipment. If you replace with other different Cell Modem, must select
AUTO_DETECT and click Apply button to reboot the router, the router will automatically
check the Cell Modem name.
Notes: the Cell Modem Type was marked on the back of the router.
For example, it shows the following picture. RF-R586 is the router series name.
And the EM820w Cell Modem is the Cell Modem name.