Beijing Cotx Networks Technologies COTX X3 Hotspot User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Beijing Cotx Networks Technologies
Table of Contents
Beijing Cotx Networks Technologies
COTX X3 Hotspot
User Manual
Introduction
COTX-X3 Hotspot is next generated of low-power IoT smart converged indoor
gateway independently developed by Beijing COTX Networks Technology Co. Ltd.
(COTX).
It is an indoor gateway that is compatible with Helium LongFi technology. And
it also supports standard LoRaWAN protocol.
It has rich connectors and a display screen to show different working statuses
easily.
Specifications
Physical Specification
Product weight| 203g
Material| Aluminum Alloy + Plastic
Fixing way| Desktop
Operating temperature| 0°C-50°C
Power
Power supply| 5V DC input power supply
Maximum power consumption| <10W
Platform Configuration
RAM| 2GB LPDDR4-3200 SDRAM (4G/8G Optional)
CPU| Quad-core Cortex-A72 @1.5GHz
OS| Ubuntu20.04
Mainboard| Raspberry Pi 4
LEDs
System LED| OFF (Non Power) / Blinking (Start) / On (Operating)
LED display screen| IP address & the status of BLE, Cloud, Ethernet and WiFi
Interface description
LED and Screen Indicator Description
| Indicator type | Indicator status Description |
|---|---|
| LED | OFF Non-Power |
| LED | Blinking |
| LED | Green |
| Screen | IP address BT Cloud and wifi |
Bluetooth
Screen| IP address BT Cloud and wifi| Click the BT button and the screen will
display the Ethernet IP and device status
Use guide
Download the Helium App
The application is available for both Android and iOS. You can manually search
it or just scan the QR Code provided below:
- Android
- iOS
| 
---|---
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/helium-hotspot/id1450463605|
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helium.wallet&hl=en_US
Power on the Cotx X3 hotspot
Power on x3 device, plug in the cable access to the device, install the
antenna.
Turn On Cotx X3 hotspot BT
Generally speaking, Bluetooth will automatically turn on after power on and turn off after five minutes, press BT BUTTON 5 seconds will turn on Bluetooth. Click the BT button and the screen will display the Ethernet IP and device status.
Set up X3 hotspot
Choose Cotx X3 hotspot
Bluetooth scan find Cotx hotspot
onboarding success
Application scenarios
Hotspot allows lorawan nodes to connect to the network.
You can view hotspot device information and manage device configuration
through the app.
FCC Caution.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
20cm between the radiator & your body.