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Revision History:
No. Version Description Date
1
V1.0
First release, software version: V200R003
Feb. 10, 2022
2
V1.1
Replace screenshots
Add 3.6.2 Manufacturer Info Customization
Mar. 9, 2022
3
V1.2
Add more details for configuration of the pre-
certified 4G module in 3.5.3
Mar. 23, 2022
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Table of Contents
Foreword................................................................................................................................................ 1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Product Overview ........................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 Packaging Checklist ...................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Definition of Interfaces ................................................................................................................ 9
1.5 Serial Port Introduction.............................................................................................................. 11
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED............................................................................................................... 12
2.1 Setting up the Router................................................................................................................. 13
2.2 Router Login............................................................................................................................... 14
2.3 Connection to BlueSphere IIoT .................................................................................................. 15
2.4 Network Connectivity ................................................................................................................ 15
2.5 Custom Settings ......................................................................................................................... 16
CHAPTER 3 ROUTER CONFIGURATION................................................................................................... 17
3.1 Introduction to VantronOS......................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Status ......................................................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Quick Start ................................................................................................................................. 20
3.3.1 Network Guide ............................................................................................................................ 20
3.3.2 WAN setting – DHCP ................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.3 WAN Setting – Client ................................................................................................................... 21
3.3.4 WAN Setting – 4G/LTE ................................................................................................................. 22
3.3.5 WAN Setting – PPPoE .................................................................................................................. 23
3.3.6 WAN Setting – Static ................................................................................................................... 24
3.3.7 Auto Routing ............................................................................................................................... 25
3.4 Virtual Tunnel............................................................................................................................. 27
3.5 Network ..................................................................................................................................... 28
3.5.1 Interfaces .................................................................................................................................... 28
LAN ................................................................................................................................................... 29
WAN ................................................................................................................................................... 31
3.5.2 Wireless (WIFI) ............................................................................................................................ 34
Wi-Fi – AP Mode (General settings)..................................................................................................... 34
Wi-Fi – AP Mode (Advanced setting) ................................................................................................... 35
Wi-Fi – Client Mode ............................................................................................................................. 36
3.5.3 4G/LTE ......................................................................................................................................... 37
3.5.4 Static Routes................................................................................................................................ 40
3.5.5 Firewall........................................................................................................................................ 41
3.6 Customization ............................................................................................................................ 43
3.6.1 DMP Agent .................................................................................................................................. 44
3.6.2 Manufacturer Info Customization ............................................................................................... 45
3.7 Hardware ................................................................................................................................... 46
3.7.1 Ser2TCP ....................................................................................................................................... 46
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3.8 Services – Dynamic DNS............................................................................................................. 46
3.9 System........................................................................................................................................ 47
3.9.1 System......................................................................................................................................... 47
3.9.2 NBM Setting ................................................................................................................................ 47
3.9.3 Administration............................................................................................................................. 48
3.9.4 Backup/Flash Firmware............................................................................................................... 48
3.9.5 Reboot......................................................................................................................................... 49
3.10 Logout ........................................................................................................................................ 49
CHAPTER 4 DISPOSAL AND PRODUCT WARRANTY................................................................................ 50
4.1 Disposal.......................................................................................................................................... 51
4.2 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................ 52
Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Statement ...................................................................................53
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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing R102 Industrial Router (“the Router” or “the Product”). This
manual intends to provide guidance and assistance necessary on setting up, operating or
maintaining the Product. Please read this manual and make sure you understand the
structure and functionality of the Product before putting it into use.
Intended Users
This manual is intended for:
-Network architects
-Network administrators
-Technical support engineers
-Other users
Copyright
Chengdu Vantron Technology Co., Ltd. (“Vantron”) reserves all rights of this manual,
including the right to change the content, form, product features, and specifications
contained herein at any time without prior notice. An up-to-date version of this manual is
available at www.vantrontech.com.
The trademarks in this manual, registered or not, are properties of their respective owners.
Under no circumstances shall any part of this user manual be copied, reproduced, translated,
or sold. This manual is not intended to be altered or used for other purposes unless
otherwise permitted in writing by Vantron. Vantron reserves the right of all publicly released
copies of this manual.
Disclaimer
While all information contained herein has been carefully checked to assure its accuracy in
technical details and typography, Vantron does not assume any responsibility resulting from
any error or features of this manual, nor from improper uses of this manual or the software.
It is our practice to change part numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or
when significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the
Product may be changed without notice.
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Technical Support and Assistance
Should you have any question about the Product that is not covered in this manual, contact
your sales representative for solution. Please contain the following information in your
question:
-Product name and PO number;
-Complete description of the problem;
-Error message you received, if any.
US Office: Vantron Technology, Inc.
Address: 440 Boulder Court, Suite 300 Pleasanton, CA 94566
Tel: 916-202-7042
Email: sales@vantrontech.com
China Office: Chengdu Vantron Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: 6th Floor, 1st Building, No.9, 3rd WuKe East Street, WuHou District, Chengdu, P.R.
China 610045
Tel: 86-28-8512-3930/3931, 86-28-8515-7572/6320
Email: sales@vantrontech.com.cn
Regulatory Information
The Product is designed to comply with:
-Part 15 of the FCC Rules;
Please refer to Appendix A for Regulatory Compliance Statement.
Symbology
This manual uses the following signs to prompt users to pay special attention to relevant
information.
Caution for latent damage to system or harm to personnel
Attention to important information or regulations
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General Safety Instructions
The Router is supposed be installed by knowledgeable, skilled persons familiar with local
and/or international electrical codes and regulations. For your safety and prevention of
damage to the Router and other equipment connected to it, please read and observe
carefully the following safety instructions prior to installation and operation. Keep this
manual well for future reference.
•Do not disassemble or otherwise modify the Product. Such action may cause heat
generation, ignition, electronic shock, or other damages including human injury, and
may void your warranty.
•Keep the Product away from heat source, such as heater, heat dissipater, or engine
casing.
•Do not insert foreign materials into any opening of the Product as it may cause the
Product to malfunction or burn out.
•To ensure proper functioning and prevent overheating of the Product, do not cover or
block the ventilation holes of the Product.
•Follow the installation instructions with the installation tools provided or recommended.
•The use or placement of the operation tools shall comply with the code of practice of
such tools to avoid short circuit of the Product.
•Cut off the power before inspection of the Product to avoid human injury or product
damage.
Precautions for Power Cables and Accessories
Use proper power source only. Make sure the supply voltage falls within the specified
range. The Product is designed to use 9-36V DC. Always check whether the Product is
DC powered before applying power.
Place the cables properly at places without extrusion hazards.
Use only approved antenna(s). Non-approved antenna(s) may produce spurious or
excessive RF transmitting power which may violate FCC limits.
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Cleaning instructions:
-Power off before cleaning the Product
-Do not use spray detergent
-Clean with a damp cloth
-Do not try to clean exposed electronic components unless with a dust collector
Power off and contact Vantron technical support engineer in case of the following faults:
-The Product is damaged
-The temperature is excessively high
-Fault is still not solved after troubleshooting according to this manual
Do not use in combustible and explosive environment:
-Keep away from combustible and explosive environment
-Keep away from all energized circuits
-Unauthorized removal of the enclosure from the device is not allowed. Do not
change components unless the power cable is unplugged. In some cases, the
device may still have residual voltage even if the power cable is unplugged.
Therefore, it is a must to remove and fully discharge the device before replacement
of the components.
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1.1 Product Overview
Vantron R102 industrial wireless router is designed for industrial IoT that combines dual
SIM LTE, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and virtual private network to meet diversified networking
requirements. R102 industrial router applies a communication tactic that uses multiple
channels with failover protocol, which together with the high-reliability watchdog
maintains a secure and stable network access. As is compact in size, R102 supports panel
mount, DIN rail mount, and wall mount to meet the requirements of varying sites.
Meanwhile it provides access to Vantron BlueSphere cloud platform for unified
management to ease the efforts of users by real-time monitoring and tracking, remote
maintenance and OTA updates, task assignment and follow-up.
Featuring high stability and reliability, excellent cost performance, and convenient
networking deployment, Vantron R102 industrial router is especially suitable for large-
scale distributed networking in the following scenarios:
Intelligent business: parcel lockers, meal delivery cabinets, charging piles, ATM machines,
digital signages, etc.;
Smart city: supply of heat, water, gas and oil, etc.;
Intelligent security and intelligent transportation;
Monitoring of cranes and other devices on construction sites;
Monitoring of environmental protection devices, water conservancy devices etc.
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1.2 Packaging Checklist
The Product has been carefully packed with special attention to quality. However, should
you find any component damaged or missing, please contact your sales representative in
due time.
Standard accessories:
1 x R102 router 1 x power adapter
1 x power cable 2 x Wi-Fi & BT antenna
Optional accessories:
2 x 4G LTE antenna 1 x DIN rail mounting bracket
1 x wall mount bracket
Actual accessories might vary slightly from the list above as the customer order might
be different from the standard configuration options.
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1.3 Specifications
R102
System
Memory
32MB
Storage 128MB
Communication
Ethernet
2 x RJ45, 10/100Mbps
Wi-Fi
2.4GHz, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, 300Mbps, AP & Client
4G LTE
CAT M/1/4
WAN protocol
PPP, PPPoE, DHCP
I/Os
Serial port
1 x RS232/RS485 (default)
SIM slot
2 x Drawer-type SIM slot
Antenna
2 x LTE antenna, 2 x Wi-Fi antenna
Grounding
Enclosure & PCB
System Control
Button
1 x Reset button
LED indicator
3 x Signal strength indicator
1 x Power indicator
1 x Status indicator
1 x Internet indicator
1 x WLAN indicator
Mechanical
Dimensions
93.8 x 93.3 x 29mm
Enclosure
Metal
Installation
Panel mount/DIN rail mount/Wall mount
IP rating
IP30
Cooling mode
Fanless
Power
Input
9-36V DC, over-current protection, anti-reverse protection
Software
OS
VantronOS based on Linux
Network management
SNMP v1/v2c/v3
Device management
platform
Vantron BlueSphere
Security
Firewall
Supported
Data security
PPTP, L2TP, GRE, Ipsec, OpenVPN
Link detection
Heartbeat detection, automatic reconnection
Network reliability
Failover, Ethernet link, Wi-Fi, 4G LTE backup
Dual SIM switch
Dual backup, automatic switch
IP application
Ping, Traceroute, DHCP Server/Client, DDNS
IP Routing
Static routing
NAT
Supported
Environment
Condition
Temperature Operating: -20℃~+60℃
Storage: -40℃~+70℃
Humidity
Storage: RH 5%~95% (non-condensing)
Certification
CCC, CE, FCC, PTCRB
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1.4 Definition of Interfaces
1.4.1 LED Indicators
1. 4G LTE signal strength indicator
Signal strength Description
≥66.67%
The three indicators turn solid green
Between 33.34% and 66.66% The bottom two indicators turn solid green
≤33.33%
The bottom indicator blinks
2. Power indicator
When the Router is powered on, the power indicator will turn solid green.
3. Status indicator
System action
Description
System bootup
The indicator blinks
System running properly
The indicator turns solid green
System upgrade or settings clearing
The indicator blinks
4. Internet indicator
Network connectivity of the Router
Description
Yes
The indicator blinks
No
The indicator is off
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1
3
1
4
1
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5. Wi-Fi indicator
Wi-Fi module status Description
A client is connecting to the
Router via Wi-Fi
The indicator blinks quickly
A client is connected to the
Router via Wi-Fi
The indicator blinks slowly, and turns solid green
in the end
The Wi-Fi network is not in use
The indicator is off
1.4.2 Left Side View
Interface Description
1
WLAN antenna connector 1
2
Micro SIM card slot 1
3
4G LTE antenna connector 1
4
Micro SIM card slot 2
5
4G LTE antenna connector 2 (reserved)
6
Micro SD card slot (reserved)
7
WLAN antenna connector 2
8
Reset button
Press the button and hold for 3-10 seconds, the Router will be factory
reset. The system will reboot after the factory reset.
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1
1
2
13
1
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15
1
6
1
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1
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1.4.3 Right Side View
Interface Description
1 RS485/RS232
2 WAN port, set as eth0.2 in VantronOS
3 LAN port, set as eth0.1 in VantronOS
4 9-36V DC power terminal
5 Grounding screw
1.5 Serial Port Introduction
The serial port is RS485 by default, and check the order guide in the datasheet to make
sure you have the port configured as you desire.
Input the following command line for communication:
~# microcom /dev/ttyS1 -s 115200
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1
1
2
1
3
1
4
1
5
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2.1 Setting up the Router
Before you proceed with configuration of the Router, follow the steps below to finish
hardware connection.
1. Use the mounting bracket and screws provided to install the Router to a secure place.
2. Insert a SIM card, if any, into the SIM slot with the gold-colored contacts facing down.
3. Push the SIM card to secure it.
4. Install the flat head antenna to the LTE antenna connector, and the round head
connectors to WLAN antenna connectors. Then tighten the antennas.
5. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the WAN port of the Router and the other to a
live Ethernet port.
6. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the Router and the other to
your PC. (Skip steps 5 & 6 if you choose wireless network connection)
SIM
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7. Connect the female connector plug of the power cable to the terminal block of the
Router and the round end to the adapter.
8. Plug the adapter to a DC power outlet that provides voltage ranging from 9V to 36V to
turn on the Router.
The antenna connectors might vary with the functions. Should you have any trouble
installing the antennas, please contact the sales executive for solution.
Customers have the option for 4G LTE module that is AT&T and Verizon pre-certified.
Before you use a SIM card to provide wireless network access for the Router, make sure
the SIM card is activated with data plans (refer to 3.5.3 4G/LTE for the application of the
SIM card from the carriers if the module is pre-certified).
2.2 Router Login
The Router is designed to allow network connectivity with minimal configuration. That said,
you can configure the network settings and customize the Router from VantronOS interface.
1. Input the default web login address of VantronOS in your browser: http://172.18.1.1/.
°Default user name: admin
°Default password: admin
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2. You’ll be directed to the web interface of VantronOS, and you can make configurations
and changes here with VantronOS interface.
3. For SSH login, use the IP address: 172.18.1.1 (default).
°Port: 22
°Account: root
°Password: rootpassword
The web login address coincides with the IP address of the Router, so you might have to
change the login address when you reset the IP address of the Router.
The latest version of Google Chrome or Firefox is recommended.
2.3 Connection to BlueSphere IIoT
With Vantron BlueSphere IIoT, a cloud platform for remote management of IIoT devices,
the Router can be monitored and managed remotely. Users can also configure the Router
with the platform, including network connectivity, failover, and custom settings.
Refer to 3.6.1 DMP Agent for the configuration. More detailed information is available in
the user manual of BlueSphere IIoT.
2.4 Network Connectivity
When the Router has both wired and wireless connections, the status page will display like
below.
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2.4.1 Ethernet Network Connectivity
The default WAN settings allow your router to join an Ethernet network without any
additional configuration.
The Router uses a DHCP protocol to assign IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateway
addresses, and Domain Name System (DNS) server addresses by default. If you switch
DHCP to static protocol, you’ll need to set all of these IP addresses manually.
2.4.2 Wi-Fi Connectivity
The Router is configurable to both client mode and AP mode.
Refer to 3.5.2 Wireless (WIFI) for advanced settings of the wireless network.
2.4.3 Mobile Network Connectivity
For customers using a SIM card for network connectivity of the Router, the 4G/LTE
function under Network tab allows you to make changes to the cellular network settings.
Before you configure for 4G/LTE network, be sure to activate and install the SIM card
properly.
Refer to 3.5.3 4G/LTE for advanced settings of the mobile network.
2.5 Custom Settings
As Vantron provides an SDK, users can upload their own scripts or programs or IPK
packages to the Router and set them to run at startup or to support certain protocols.
Refer to 3.6 Customization for advanced settings of customized packages and programs.
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