AVCOMM AP224 WLAN Industrial Compact LTE WLAN Router Installation Guide

June 15, 2024
AVCOMM

AVCOMM AP224 WLAN Industrial Compact LTE WLAN Router

Product Information

Specifications

  • Model : AP224-WLANLTE
  • Supports LTE to WLAN redundancy and LTE/WLAN auto offload
  • Security features : Firewall, OpenVPN, GRE tunnel
  • Embedded MQTT and RESTful API for cloud integration
  • Supports LTE-AU/LTE-U/LTE-CN or other regions by request
  • GPS support by request

Package Checklist

  • AP224-WLANLTE router
  • Wall mount plates
  • DIN Rail Clip (DK-D2-2)
  • Grounding screw
  • Power supply wires
  • SIM Card (2x)
  • SMA Antennas (4x)
  • Reset button

Installation

SIM Card Slot
Warning : Be careful when installing the SIM Card. Incorrect installation may cause damage. Ensure that the SIM Card is facing the correct position.

SIM 2
SIM 1

Wall Mount
Two wall mounting plates are installed at the left and right side of the switch. Use the two hook holes at the corners of each wall mounting plate or the middle hole to hang the switch on the wall and then screw tightly.
Wall Mount Clip

DIN Rail Mount
For the DIN Rail mount, attach the DIN Rail Clip (DK-D2-2) to the two wall mount plates.

Grounding Screw
The grounding screw is located on the bottom side of the router. To avoid system damage by noise or electric shock, establish a direct connection between the ground screw and the grounding surface before connecting devices.
No support negative power structure install
Warning : If power positive connects with device ground, it will short the power system and damage the device.

Wiring the Power Input (9~30V)

  1. Insert the positive and negative wires into the V+ and V- contacts on the terminal block connector.
  2. Tighten screws when the wire is connected.
  3. Connect the power wires to a suitable DC Switching type power supply.

V+ V-

Appearance

AP224
System LED
Ethernet Network: 4-port 10/100M RJ45 1 WAN + 3 LAN, or 4 LAN
Integrated Power Connector: 1 x 2-pin terminal block for 9~30V power input
SIM Card Slot: 2x SIM for redundancy
4 x SMA Antenna Socket

Top Panel

ANT 1
ANT 2
ANT 3
ANT 4

Bottom Panel

Grounding Screw
Reset Button
Power Connector
SIM Card Slot

LED Indication

LED Status Description
System LED Green On DC-IN Power is On
System LED Green Off No Power in DC-IN Ready
System LED Green Blinking Firmware Updating Not Ready
Ethernet Port LED (Port 1~4) Green On Links established
Ethernet Port LED (Port 1~4) Green Blinking Packets transmitting/receiving
Ethernet Port LED (Port 1~4) Green Off Link is inactive
Radio LED (Ra) Green On 4G/NBIoT Connection
Radio LED (Ra) Green Blinking 2/3G connection
Radio LED (Ra) Off Disconnected
Radio LED (Rb) Green On AP mode
Radio LED (Rb) Green Blinking Station mode connected
Radio LED (Rb) Off Station mode/radio disable

Antenna
The device supports up to 4 antenna sockets. AVCOMM provides optional accessories, where the antenna color is black for LTE and white for WIFI.
AP224-WLAN-LTE
ANT 1
ANT 2
ANT 3
ANT 4

FAQ

  • Q: What are the security features supported by the AP224 router?
    A: The AP224 router supports Firewall, OpenVPN, and GRE tunnel for enhanced cybersecurity.

  • Q: Can the AP224 router integrate with public cloud services?
    A: Yes, the embedded MQTT and RESTful API enable instant public cloud integration with services such as AWS or Azure.

  • Q: How many SIM cards does the AP224 router support?
    A: The AP224 router supports 2 SIM cards for redundancy.

  • Q: What power input range does the AP224 router accept?
    A: The AP224 router accepts a power input range of 9~30V.

Industrial Compact LTE/ WLAN Router AP224
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Overview

The LTE, WLAN router AP224-WLAN+LTE and Wireless LAN AP AP224-WLAN are designed for industrial and smart city applications. The AP224 router supports LTE to WLAN redundancy and LTE/WLAN auto offload to guarantee continuous connections. To safeguard cybersecurity, security features such as Firewall, OpenVPN, GRE tunnel are supported. The embedded MQTT and RESTful API enables instant public cloud integration such as AWS or Azure.

LED Status Description
**PWR** Green On DC-IN Power is On
Off No Power in DC-IN
**System LED** Green On Ready
Green Blinking Firmware Updating
Off Not Ready
**Ethernet Port LED (Port 1~4)** Green On Links established
Green Blinking Packets transmitting/receiving
Green Off Link is inactive

Package Checklist

  • 1 x Product Unit
  • 1 x 2-pin Removable Terminal Connector
  • 2 x LTE Antenna, Black + 2 x Wi Fi Antenna, White (by model)
  • 1 x DIN rail kit
  • 1 x Quick Installation Guide

Optional Accessory (for detailed information please refer to the Datasheet)

Installation

SIM Card Slot

Warning : Be careful when install the SIM Card, wrong installation procedure will cause damage. Make sure the SIM Card is facing the correct position.

Wall mount
Two wall mounting plates are installed at the left and right side of the switch. Use the two hook holes at the corners of each wall mounting plate or the middle hole to hang the switch on the wall them then screw tightly.

DIN Rail mount
For the DIN Rail mount, attach the DIN Rail Clip (DK-D2-2) to the two wall mount plates.

AVCOMM-AP224-WLAN-Industrial-Compact-LTE-WLAN-Router-
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Grounding Sc rew
The grounding screw is located on the bottom side of the router. For avoiding system damage by noise or electric shock, establish a direct connection between the ground screw and the grounding surface prior to connecting devices.

No support negative power structure install

Warning : If power positive connects with device ground, it will short the power system and damage the device..

Wiring the Power Input (9~30V)

  1. Insert the positive and negative wires into the V+ and V- contact on the terminal block connector.
  2. Tighten screws when the wire is connected.
  3. Connect the power wires to suitable DC Switching type power supply.

Appearance

AP224

AVCOMM-AP224-WLAN-Industrial-Compact-LTE-WLAN-Router-
image06 Top Panel

Bottom Panel

LED Indication

LED Status Description
**PWR** Green On DC-IN Power is On
Off No Power in DC-IN
**System LED** Green On Ready
Green Blinking Firmware Updating
Off Not Ready
**Ethernet Port LED (Port 1~4)** Green On Links established
Green Blinking Packets

transmitting/receiving
Green Off| Link is inactive

Radio LED

Radio Status
**Ra** 4G/NBIoT Connection: Green On

2/3G connection : Green Blinking
Disconnected: Off
**Rb| AP mode : Green On
Station mode connected : Green Blinking
S
tation mode/radio disable** : Off

Antenna
The device supports up to 4 antennas sockets. he device supports up to 4 antennas sockets. AVCOMM provides the optional accessories, where the antenna color is black for the LTE and white is for the WIFI.

| AP224-WLAN-LTE
---|---
ANT 1| WIFI 1
ANT 2| LTE-Main
ANT 3| WIFI 2
ANT 4| LTE-Diversity

Safety Precautions

  • Turn off DC power input source before connecting the DC Power supply module to the terminal block connectors. Do not turn-on the source of DC power module and make sure all connections were well established, then power on the DC source to powering the device.
  • Do make sure that models connect to the corresponding supply voltage. The device is to be supplied by Limited Power Supply.
  • The router is designed for Industrial IoT, ITS, wayside surveillance application.
  •  Never install or work on/with the equipment or the cabling during the period of its lightning activity.

Management
This device supports both in-band and out-of-band network management. The user can either configure the device through the user-friendly Web/HTTPS management or remotely manage the device through the network Telnet/SSH.

  1. Preparation for Web management : First, verify that device is properly installed in the network and that every PC of this network can access the router through the web browser (Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox).
    • Type http ://IP_address in your browser (the default IP address is http ://192.168.10.1/)
    • Key in the username and password in login screen. The default username and password is admin.
    • After you click Login, a page that request to change the password will appear. Then you can enter the new password. Click Submit to apply the changes. After you change the password, the welcome page of the web-based management interface will appear.
    • On the left side you can see the list of software features, on the right side – available settings.
    • To link with the device, please make sure that the IP Address of the PC is located in the same subnet (192.168.10.x).
  2. Preparation for Telnet/SSH management : You can connect to the device by Telnet and the command lines. Below are the steps to open Telnet connection to the router.
    • Start -> Open Command prompt ->Enter
    • Type the Telnet 192.168.10.1 (or the IP address of the router). And then press Enter.

SSH (Secure Shell)
The device also supports SSH console. You can remotely connect to the router to access command line interface. The SSH connection can secure all the configuration commands you sent to the switch.
SSH is a client/server architecture while the Router is the SSH server. When you want to make SSH connection with the switch, you should download the SSH client tool first.

SSH Client
There are many free, sharewares, trials or charged SSH clients you can find on the internet.

For further feature configurations, please refer to User Manual.

Support
At AVCOMM, you can use the online service forms to request the support. The submitted forms are stored in server for AVCOMM team member to assign tasks and monitor the status of your service. Please feel free to write to sales@n-tron.com.cn if you encounter any problems.

Warranty

5-year Global warranties are available for AVCOMM products assuring our customers that the products shall remain free from defects in workmanship or materials and conform in all material respects to AVCOMM specifications, or Purchaser’s supplied and accepted specifications. The warranty is limited to the repair and/or replacement, at AVCOMM’ sole discretion, of the defective product during its warranty period. The customer must obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) approval code prior to returning the defective Product to AVCOMM for service. The customer agrees to prepay shipping charges, to use the original shipping container or equivalent, and to ensure the Product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit. Repaired or replaced products are warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of repair or replacement, or for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period, whichever is longer.

Disclaimer
AVCOMM reserves the right to make changes to this QIG or to the product hardware at any time without notice. It is the user’s responsibility to determine whether there have been any such updates or amendments herein.
Defects, malfunctions, or failures of the warranted Product(s) caused by damage resulting from unforeseeable incidents (such as lightings, floods, fire, etc.), environmental and atmospheric disturbances, other external forces such as power line disturbances and surge, host computer malfunction and virus, incorrect power input, or incorrect cabling, incorrect grounding and damages caused by misuse, abuse and unauthorized alteration or repair are not warranted.

References

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