VDO MOBILE HOTSPOT User manual

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Continental Automotive GmbH
Heinrich-Hertz-Str. 45
78052 Villingen-Schwenningen
Germany
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VDO – A trademark of the Continental Corporation
The information provided in this brochure contains only general descriptions or per-
formance characteristics, which do not always apply as described in case of actual
use or which may change as a result of further development of the product. This
information is merely a technical description of the product. This information is not
meant or intended to be a special guarantee for a particular quality or particular
durability. An obligation to provide the respective characteristics shall only exist if
expressly agreed in terms of contract. We reserve the right to make changes in
availability as well as technical changes without prior notice. We reserve the right to
change deliver y options and to make technical changes.
Mobile Hotspot
Fast and reliable Internet
connection on the road
Technical data
Product specifications
Housing size 122 x 170 x 30 mm
Weight 480 gr
Voltage range 18- 32 V
Power consumption < 8 W
EMC approval certified acc. to
e1 requirements
Connectors RJ45, 2x USB 2.0,
WLAN (Wi-Fi),
2x 2G/3G (Reverse
SMA/Fakra)
Data modules
2G/3G
max. 2 for load
balancing, failover,
roaming switchover
Supported
modems
Sierra Wireless MC8790;
max. 7.2 Mbps Down-
load & 5.6 Mbps Up-
load, UMTS, GSM,
GPRS, EDGE
SIM card holder
2x integrated in housing
with locking mechanism,
accessible from outside
WLAN (Wi-Fi) IEEE 802.11b/g
(Mini-PCI)
WLAN (Wi-Fi)
access
configurable (open or
password protected)
Bluetooth via mini-USB plug
GPS receiver optional
Operating system Linux (programmable
open source system)
The product can be provided for the accessory
market as well as an OE-version fully integrated
into the vehicle layout.
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Base functionality
Always on!
Unlimited Internet access whether in the office
or on the move is fast becoming an essential
requirement for businessmen and everyday
traveller. Now you can offer this rapidly ex-
panding customer group reliable Internet ac-
cess in your vehicles – with WLAN (Wi-Fi).
Safeguard your competitive edge
User benefit
Strengthen existing customer loyalty and win
new travelling customers by providing them
with access to their e-mails and Web browsing
on the move.
Travelling often means the loss of potentially
productive working time. Whether special
project information or a vital e-mail message
is needed fast by a company employee on his
notebook, or if a traveller simply wants to while
away the journey time, the Internet is an almost
limitless source of information and entertain-
ment. WLAN access is guaranteed to attract
these customers.
Additional company benefit
You can also use our two-way high-speed
links for operational enhancements like vehicle
tracking, ensuring adherence to schedules
and remotely viewing and controlling CCTV
equipment.
Base functionality
To address this trend, we have developed a user-friendly
router. It provides a stable Internet connection in moving
vehicles like busses or lorries. The connection is of the
highest quality, thanks to our real-time, multiple SIM card
system – and access is always available with the relevant
card.
Future compatibility
To keep up with future telecommunication norms, the rout-
er can be upgraded to upcoming network standards, safe-
guarding your investment in the “mobile hotspot”.
Functionality outlook
Solutions like “tracking and tracing”, vehicle surveillance
as well as “remote diagnosis” of our multiplexing electronic
system KIBES® can be implemented due to our open pro-
gramming interface.
Best reception at optimal
cost – wherever you are
During a journey, conventional UMTS
cards often fail, simply because mobile
network availability is constantly chang-
ing or interrupted.
Our system uses two SIM cards – and
optimal reception is guaranteed, since
both cards ‘compete’ with one another
to find the strongest signal.
You can also use the two SIM cards to
travel in different countries. By using
special roaming options, the system
automatically finds the relevant card for
the current country – and that cuts costs.
WLAN (Wi-Fi) router with
2 SIM cards scanning for
the best and cheapest
connection
Should one connection fail
or scale down the stronger
connection will take over
Connection
via UMTS