RidgeWave BEC 6900 User manual

Quick Start Guide
BEC 6900
4G/LTE Outdoor Router

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Package Contents
RidgeWave 6900
4G/LTE Outdoor
Router
M25 Cable Gland
This Quick
Installation Guide
Outdoor LAN Cable
Gigabit
Power-over-Ethernet
(PoE) Injector
Grounding Wire
Mounting Kit
PLEASE READ THE QUICK START GUIDE AND FOLLOW THE STEPS
CAREFULLY. THIS QUICK START GUIDE WILL HELP YOU INSTALL THE
DEVICE PROPERLY AND AVOID IMPROPER USAGE. IF YOU NEED
MORE INFORMATION ON THIS SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION, PLEASE
REFER TO THE USER MANUAL.
INDUSTRIAL SIM IS RECOMMEND!

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Hardware Overview
LED Description:
CONNECTORS
DESCRIPTION
SIM / LED / Reset
Insert the SIM card into the SIM slot.
Press the reset button to reset device or restore to factory default settings
Gigabit LAN(PoE)
Connect it with the supplied PoE injector, 802.1at compliant, using an Ethernet cable.
LED
STATUS
DESCRIPTION
1. Power
Orange
System is either in initial startup phase or has boot failure
Green
System is up and ready
Off
No input power
2. LAN(PoE)
Orange
Transmission speed is at 10/100Mbps
Green
Transmission speed is at Gigabit speed (1000Mbps)
Blinking
Data being transmitted/received
Off
No device is being connected
3. Internet
Orange
IP request failed or System is in initial booting phase
Green
IP connected and traffic is passing thru the device
4. 3G/4G-LTE
(Received Signal
Strength
Indicator)
Green
RSSI greater than -69 dBm. Excellent signal condition
Green
Flashing quickly
RSSI from -81 to -69 dBm. Good signal condition
Orange
Flashing quickly
RSSI from -99 to -81 dBm. Fair signal condition
Orange
Flashing slowly
RSSI less than -99 dBm. Poor signal condition
Orange
No signal. 4G_LTE module is still in connected mode
Off
No LTE module or LTE module fails
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Mounting Kit Installation
1. Attach the Articulation Pole to the Enclosure
1. Attach the articulation pole to the back of the RidgeWave 6900 using M6*16 screws and
washers.
2. Wall or Pole Mounting
2.1 Mounting on Wall
Fix the T-formed Bracket to the wall using wood/ drywall screws.
2.2 Mounting on a Pole
2.2.1a Mounting for pole smaller than 1.5” (38mm)
Attach the T-formed Bracket and the W-bar to the pole then use M6x60 bolts, spring washer and
washer to fix the mounting kit onto the pole.
A -45 or +45 degree adjustment
Dual-Polarized Antenna
Cross-Polarized Antenna

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2.2.1b Mounting for pole larger than 1.5” (38mm)
Fix the T-formed Bracket to the pole by using the stainless hose clamp.
3. Mounting the RidgeWave 6900 to the T-formed Bracket
Attach the articulation pole (the RidgeWave 6900 enclosure) to the T-formed bracket by using
M8x40 bolts, nut, spring washer and washer.
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2.
Cross-Polarized Antenna –The original of the source position, the nominal position, is seeing the
RidgeWave logo when facing toward the RidgeWave 6900,

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4. Position Adjustment
Find the location and best angle for getting the strongest signal from the base station. The
RidgeWave 6900 must be directed towards the nearest base station.
Adjusting the router position to get a better reception and/or fine-tuning the router orientation (in
horizontal/vertical position or 45 degree angle position) to have the best signal strength
Dual-Polarized Antenna –From the nominal position, adjusting and rotating the RidgeWave 6900 in
-45 or +45, anticlockwise or clockwise, degree angle.

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5. Grounding the RidgeWave 6900 to Complete the Installation
Attach the grounding wire to the RidgeWave 6900 and tighten the screw

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Router Installation Instructions
1. Power on your RidgeWave 6900
Step 1: Assemble M25 cable gland
Step 2: Unscrew the LAN (PoE) port and insert the supplied outdoor Ethernet cable (RJ-45)
through material A-D, and then connect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable into the LAN (PoE) port.
Step 3:
3.1: Insert ○ C at the back end of ○ D
3.2: clip ○ B on ○ C
3.3: keep ○ B close to ○ D
3.4: then tighten ○ A .
Step 4: Insert the other end of outdoor Ethernet cable (RJ-45) to the supplied Gigabit PoE
injector, IEEE 802.1at compliant, Power+Data (P+D)/OUT port. Connect another
Ethernet cable (RJ-45) directly to the Data/IN port and the other end of cable to a switch or
broadband router. Plug the PoE power cable to an electrical outlet to power on your LTE
router.

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Attention
It is recommended to use an Industrial Grade SIM card.
2. Set up your 4G/LTE Internet Connection
Step 1: Unscrew the cap of SIM card slot.
Step 2: Slide the SIM card with the mental contacts (gold plate) facing down to the SIM slot
then push it all the way in until you hear the clicking sound.

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Warning
Please power off the device before inserting or removing
the SIM card.
Step 3: Screw the cap back tightly.

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Step 4: Login to your RidgeWave 6900 LTE
The default IP of modem is 192.168.1.254 with subnet 255.255.255.0. Make sure the
attached PC to this router is in the same subnet and has an IP address in the range
between 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253.
Open a web browser and type http://192.168.1.254 in the URL address bar.
The login prompt will appear. Input the default username (admin) and password (admin)
for Account type, Administrator. *This username / password may vary by different Internet Service
Providers.
Please see the relevant sections of user manual for detailed instructions on how to
configure your RidgeWave 6900 router.
Step 5: Use the Quick Start wizard for fast Internet connection setups.
5.1 Change administration password: Setup a new password for “admin” account for
device management. The default password is “admin”. Click Continue to go on to the
next step.
*The password may vary by different Internet Service Providers.
5.2 Time Zone Configuration: Enable and select your Time Zone then click Continue to
go on to the next step
5.3 3G/4G-LTE Internet Connection Setup: Fill out all relevant parameters provided by
your ISP.
5.4 Saving Configuration Settings: The Setup Wizard has completed. Click BACK to
make changes or correct mistakes. Click NEXT to save settings. If the Internet
connection is not ready, please double check your 3G/4G-LTE settings again.
URL Address bar: type
http://192.168.1.254
Time Zone: select your time zone
Next Step: click Next
New Password: assign a new,
unique password
Confirm Password: re-enter the
new password again
Next Step: click Next

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Troubleshooting
1. None of the LEDs are on when you turn on the Router.
Check the connection between the adapter and the router. If the error persists, you may have
a hardware problem. In this case you should contact technical support.
2. You have forgotten your Router login and/or password.
Try the default login and password, please refer to User Manual or consult with your Internet
Service Provider. If this fails, you can restore your router to its factory settings by holding the
Reset button on the back of your router for 6 seconds or more. *This username / password may vary
by different Internet Service Providers.
3. Can’t ping any PCs on the LAN.
Check the LAN(PoE) LED on the Router. The LED should be on for the port that has a PC
connected. If it is off, check the cables between your Router and the PC. Make sure you have
uninstalled any software firewall for troubleshooting. Verify that the IP address and the subnet
mask are consistent between the router and the workstations.
Product Support and Contact Information
Most problems can be solved by referring to the Troubleshooting section in the User Manual.If
you have other inquiries or need further technical support, please contact with your Internet
Service Provider or visit us at www.bectechnologies.net.
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