PROSCEND M357-5G Industrial Cellular Router Installation Guide

PROSCEND M357-5G Industrial Cellular Router

Specifications

• Product Name: M357-5G Industrial Cellular Router
• Version: 1.01
• Power Input Voltage Range: 10-24 VDC (terminal block), 12 VDC, 2A (DC jack)
• Networking Ports: Four LAN ports, one WAN port
• Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz (Wi-Fi edition only)
• Indicators: LED indicators for LAN ports, WAN ports, SIM cards, and signal strength

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before handling the SIM and SD cards, ensure the power is off or disconnected.
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the protective cover and insert the SIM and SD cards with the cut-off edge to the left (right).
3. Press the cards lightly to lock them into place.
4. To remove the cards, lightly press them again for them to pop out.

FAQ

• Q: How can I check if my SIM card is properly inserted?
• A: Ensure that the cut-off edge of the SIM card aligns correctly and lightly press it into place until it locks in the slot.
• Q: What should I do if the LED indicators show an error reading for SIM1?
• A: Try removing and reinserting the SIM card, ensuring it is inserted properly with the contacts making good connection.

M357-5G Industrial Cellular Router Quick Installation Guide

Install the SIM Card

• STEP 1: Before inserting or removing the SIM and SD cards, ensure that the power has been turned off, or the power connector has been removed from the M357-5G Cellular Router.
• STEP 2: Using a screwdriver to remove the metal protective cover first, insert the SIM and SD cards into the card slots. The cut-off edge of the SD and SIM1 cards (SIM 2) is to the left (right).
• STEP 3: Push the SIM and SD cards and lightly press them to lock into the slot.
• STEP 4: Remove the SIM and SD cards, lightly press them and they will pop out of the slot.

NOTE

• Please use the industrial SIM and SD cards operating from -40°C to +105°C to ensure proper cellular router operation.
• SIM loose contacts: adding a layer of tape behind the SIM might increase contact pressure for better attachment.

LED Indicators

• The following table explains the LED indicators on the front panel.

NOTE
” * ” Applicable for Wi-Fi edition only.

WPS and Reset Button

WPS/RESET

NOTE
” * ” Applicable for Wi-Fi edition only.

Connecting I/O Ports
There are four terminals on the terminal block with two terminals used for digital input and two terminals used for digital output.

DI –
DO +| Digital Output
DO –

• DI: Low (+0 to +3V)/High (+8 to +40V)
• DO: Open Collect (maximum 30V/300mA)

LED Indicators of Ethernet Port
There are two LED indicators for each of the four LAN ports and one WAN port.

RS-232 and RS-485 pinouts

RS-232

RS-485

DIP Switch

DIP

Switch

| ****

Mode

| ****

ON

| ****

OFF

---|---|---|---
1| BS−| Enabled (D−) 1K ohm Pull Low| Disabled (D−) Pull Low
2| BS+| Enabled (D+) 1K ohm Pull High| Disabled (D+) Pull High

3

| ****

TRM

| Enabled 120-ohm Termination

between (D+) and (D−)

| ****

Disabled Termination

NOTE

• (D+), (D−) stands for RS-485 pinouts.
• BS−, BS+ must be in the same ON/OFF position.

Connecting the Power Supply

Powering the M 357 5G Cellular Router is by either a terminal block or a DC jack

• +, pin s of the terminal block (PW1, PW2) on the right panel. The power input voltage range is 10~24 VDC

• One DC Jack is on the fro nt panel.

• The power input voltage is 12 VDC, 2A

Antenna Installation

• Three SMA connectors were placed on the right panel for connecting to external 5G antennas
• ANT2: for 5G Transmit and Receive.
• ANT1 and ANT5: for optional 5G Receive for better downstream speed.

• Two SMA and two RP SMA connectors placed on the left panel are for connecting to external 5G, GPS and Wi-Fi
• ANT6: for 5G Transmit and Receive.
• ANT7: for GPS.

*ANT3 and ANT4: for Wi-Fi.

NOTE: Applicable for Wi-Fi edition only.

DIN-rail Mounting

STEP 1:
Use the screws to install the DIN rail kit to attach at the rear side of the device

NOTE:
Three screw types are flat head M3 x 5 mm.

STEP 2:
Hook the unit onto the DIN rail.
STEP 3:
Push the bottom of the unit towards the DIN rail until it locks in place

Wall Mounting

STEP
1 At the bottom side of the device, use two screws to install each bracket.
NOTE:
Each screw type is flat head M3 x 4 mm.
STEP 2:
Use the screws to attach the bracket of the device for wall mounting.

NOTE
These screws are not included in the package. The head of each screw is less than 7 mm in diameter, the shaft is less than 3 mm in diameter, and the length is less than 10 mm in diameter.

Setup

1. Access the Web Configurator
   • Type the default URL http://192.168.1.1 in your web browser.
   • In the login page, enter the default username root and the default password 2wsx#EDC and then click the Login button.
2. Change the Password
   Go to the System-> Administration and enter the desired New Password and then click the Save button.

NOTE

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