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venus-os:gx-gsm [2019-10-03 13:42] – [5. Trouble shooting] mvader | venus-os:gx-gsm [2019-10-03 20:54] – Accessory section linked krenzke | ||
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* GSM900200100 - Active GPS Antenna for GX GSM | * GSM900200100 - Active GPS Antenna for GX GSM | ||
- | See bottom of this manual for photos and specs of both optional antennas. | + | [[venus-os: |
==== Compatibility ==== | ==== Compatibility ==== | ||
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- | ===== 6. GPS ===== | + | ===== 5. GPS ===== |
When the optional antenna is added; the position will be visible like this: | When the optional antenna is added; the position will be visible like this: | ||
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- | ===== 5. Trouble shooting ===== | + | ===== 6. Trouble shooting ===== |
Whilst usually working well, in case the modem does not connect to the internet it can one of many reasons. Carefully go through each step of this trouble shooting guide, starting at the first. | Whilst usually working well, in case the modem does not connect to the internet it can one of many reasons. Carefully go through each step of this trouble shooting guide, starting at the first. | ||
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| 3 | Simcard status | Check the SIM Status in the menu, it must show " | | 3 | Simcard status | Check the SIM Status in the menu, it must show " | ||
| 4 | Signal strength | 1 bar minimum for VRM logging, 2 or 3 bars are necessary for a working remote console | | | 4 | Signal strength | 1 bar minimum for VRM logging, 2 or 3 bars are necessary for a working remote console | | ||
- | | 5 | Network | + | | 5 | Carrier |
- | | 6 | Internet connection | Verify that the Internet shows " | + | | 6 | Internet connection | Verify that the Internet shows " |
| 7 | Connection to VRM Portal | Verify that the VRM Portal menu shows a recent last connection time. See Settings -> VRM Portal. For more details, see [[https:// | | 7 | Connection to VRM Portal | Verify that the VRM Portal menu shows a recent last connection time. See Settings -> VRM Portal. For more details, see [[https:// | ||
An outdoor antenna typically increases received signal by 15 dB to 25 dB. | An outdoor antenna typically increases received signal by 15 dB to 25 dB. | ||
- | ===== 6. Supported Frequencies (2G/3G) ===== | + | Note that when the GX Device is already connected to Ethernet or WiFi, these have priority over the cellular connection. Even when the available Ethernet |
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+ | This screenshot shows how all details look when everything is OK: | ||
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+ | ===== 7. Supported Frequencies (2G/3G) ===== | ||
* 2G (GSM/ | * 2G (GSM/ | ||
* 3G (UMTS/ | * 3G (UMTS/ | ||
- | Please notice: In Northern America 1900 MHz is the most common frequency for 3G, which is unsupported for the current version of GX GSM. | + | ==== Regional Coverage Information ==== |
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+ | Northern America: 1900 MHz is the most common frequency for 3G, which is unsupported for the current version of GX GSM. | ||
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+ | Australia: The 900MHz 3G frequency in remote areas is typically provided by Optus. Telstra' | ||
In case of uncertainty please double-check: | In case of uncertainty please double-check: | ||
- | ===== 7. Technical Data ===== | + | ===== 8. Technical Data ===== |
^ Outer dimensions (LxWxH) | 106x42.5x22 mm ([[https:// | ^ Outer dimensions (LxWxH) | 106x42.5x22 mm ([[https:// | ||
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^ SIM card | Regular Mini SIM | | ^ SIM card | Regular Mini SIM | | ||
- | ===== 8. Accessory / Antennas ===== | + | ===== 9. Accessory / Antennas ===== |
==== Outdoor 2G and 3G GSM Antenna ==== | ==== Outdoor 2G and 3G GSM Antenna ==== | ||
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