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===== 1. Introduction ===== | ===== 1. Introduction ===== | ||
- | The GX GSM is an accessory for [[venus-os: | + | ==== 1.1 Product description ==== |
- | It requires a SIM card of the [[https:// | + | The GX GSM is an accessory for [[venus-os: |
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+ | It requires a SIM card of the [[https:// | ||
See also the [[https:// | See also the [[https:// | ||
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- | === Antennas and accessories === | + | ==== 1.2 Warning: maybe use the GX LTE 4G instead ==== |
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+ | The product described in this manual, is being succeeded with the newer [[https:// | ||
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+ | The GX GSM works only with 2G and 3G networks, which are -slowly- being shut down in various countries. Hence, depending on the location of installation, | ||
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+ | ==== 1.4 Antennas and accessories | ||
GSM: A small indoor GSM antenna is included. As an option we also sell an outdoor GSM antenna: | GSM: A small indoor GSM antenna is included. As an option we also sell an outdoor GSM antenna: | ||
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* GSM900200100 - Active GPS Antenna for GX GSM | * GSM900200100 - Active GPS Antenna for GX GSM | ||
- | [[venus-os: | + | [[venus-os: |
- | ==== Compatibility ==== | + | ==== 1.5 GX Compatibility ==== |
The GX GSM can be used with any of the [[venus-os: | The GX GSM can be used with any of the [[venus-os: | ||
The GX GSM requires Venus OS v2.22 or newer to be installed on the GX Device. | The GX GSM requires Venus OS v2.22 or newer to be installed on the GX Device. | ||
- | ==== When to use a mobile router instead ==== | ||
- | The GX GSM only provides an internet connection for the [[venus-os: | + | ==== 1.6 When to use a mobile router instead ==== |
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+ | The GX GSM provides an internet connection for the [[venus-os: | ||
For installations where more devices need internet, such as a yacht or RV, consider installing a mobile router instead. [[https:// | For installations where more devices need internet, such as a yacht or RV, consider installing a mobile router instead. [[https:// | ||
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- | ===== 4. Status ===== | + | **Automatic recovery when disconnected** |
- | GSM modem status can be checked at a glance by looking at the status bar. | + | |
+ | When installing the GX GSM, or GX 4G LTE in an area that you expect continuous internet coverage, you should enable | ||
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+ | Note that if you are leaving internet service coverage areas (such as an RV on the move, or a boat leaving dock to go to sea) then it is recommend to disable this setting, so that your GX is not rebooting itself for no reason. Or set it, for example, to a two hour time-out. And accept a reboot every two hours when underway. | ||
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- | ===== 5. GPS ===== | + | ===== 4. 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. Status ===== | ||
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+ | ==== Status Bar ==== | ||
+ | GSM modem status can be checked at a glance by looking at the status bar. | ||
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+ | ^ Icon ^ Details ^ | ||
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+ | ==== SIM Status ==== | ||
+ | ^ Status ^ Description ^ | ||
+ | | Ready | SIM card is installed properly and registered to the network | | ||
+ | | SIM not inserted | SIM card is missing or not inserted properly. SIM tray might hang out a little. | | ||
+ | | PIN required | SIM card requires 4 digit PIN for unlock. | | ||
+ | | PUK required | SIM is locked due to wrong PIN inputs. 8 digit PUK is required to release the lock state. | | ||
+ | | SIM failure | SIM does not respond - might be broken | | ||
+ | | SIM busy | SIM is in busy state | | ||
+ | | SIM wrong | Type of SIM is not supported | | ||
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+ | [[http:// | ||
===== 6. 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 | + | There are many reasons |
^ Step ^^ Details | ^ Step ^^ Details | ||
- | | 1 | Check power | Check that the blue LED is either lit continuous or blinking | + | | 1 | Power | Check that the blue LED is either lit continuous or blinking |
- | | 2 | Check USB connection | + | | 2 | USB connection |
- | | 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 | Carrier registration | Check that a name of a Cellular provider is visible in the " | | 5 | Carrier registration | Check that a name of a Cellular provider is visible in the " | ||
- | | 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 [[venus-os: |
- | Note that when the GX Device is already connected to Ethernet | + | Note that Ethernet |
This screenshot shows how all details look when everything is OK: | This screenshot shows how all details look when everything is OK: | ||
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+ | === What to do if the GX GSM is not staying connected? === | ||
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+ | Enable the " | ||
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===== 7. Supported Frequencies (2G/3G) ===== | ===== 7. Supported Frequencies (2G/3G) ===== | ||
+ | ==== 7.1 Available models & their supported frequency bands ==== | ||
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+ | GSM100100100 - GX GSM 900/2100: | ||
* 2G (GSM/ | * 2G (GSM/ | ||
* 3G (UMTS/ | * 3G (UMTS/ | ||
+ | * The used GSM module is a Simcom SIM5360E. | ||
- | ==== Regional Coverage Information ==== | + | GSM100200100 - GX GSM 850/1900: |
+ | * 2G (GSM/ | ||
+ | * 3G (UMTS/ | ||
+ | * The used GSM module is the Simcom SIM5360A. | ||
+ | * Expected in first stock in 2020 Q3. And only short lived; since its successor, the GX LTE 4G, having 2G/3G and also 4G support is also coming soon. | ||
- | Northern | + | ==== 7.2 Notes regarding regional coverage ==== |
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+ | USA, Mexico, Canada and most of South America: 1900 MHz is the most common frequency for 3G, which is unsupported for the current version of GX GSM. But a second model is coming in 2020, see above. | ||
Australia: The 900MHz 3G frequency in remote areas is typically provided by Optus. Telstra' | 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: | ||
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===== 8. Technical Data ===== | ===== 8. Technical Data ===== | ||
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^ Mounting option | Screw Mount | | ^ Mounting option | Screw Mount | | ||
^ Cable Type | Rg-316 | | ^ Cable Type | Rg-316 | | ||
- | ^ Cable Length | 0.25 m | | + | ^ Cable Length | 3.0 m | |
^ Connector | SMA Male Straight | | ^ Connector | SMA Male Straight | | ||
^ Frequencies | 800/ | ^ Frequencies | 800/ |