VANGUARD MULTICARRIER 3G/4G CELLULAR BROADBAND ROUTER User Manual Vanguard Series Fixed and Mobile models Revised October 2014
REVISION HISTORY REV 0 1 A B C DATE April 2012 REVISION DETAILS Initial release. Part number 001-7300-100. December 2012 September 2013 September 2013 November 2014 Updated for Vanguard router fixed location and mobile, and added UL information. Updated for firmware version 5.1.2A with DeviceOutlook™. Updated Cable number on Page 5. Changed 150-7001-004 to 150-7500-004. Added regulatory statements. Miscellaneous copy editing.
Copyright Notice © 2011-2013 CalAmp. All rights reserved. CalAmp reserves the right to modify the equipment, its specification or this manual without prior notice, in the interest of improving performance, reliability, or servicing. At the time of publication all data is correct for the operation of the equipment at the voltage and/or temperature referred to. Performance data indicates typical values related to the particular product.
Important Maintain a distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) between the transmitter antenna and any person while in use. This modem is designed for use in applications that observe the 20 cm separation distance. Interference Issues Avoid possible radio frequency (RF) interference by following these guidelines: The use of cellular telephones or devices in aircraft is illegal. Use in aircraft may endanger operation and disrupt the cellular network.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Product Overview ........................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Module Identification ............................................................................................................................................ 1 1.2 Features and Benefits of the Vanguard Multicarrier Cellular Router .................................................................... 2 1.3 General Specifications .....
3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5 3.5 Router .................................................................................................................................................................. 50 3.5.1 3.5.2 3.6 External Serial ............................................................................................................................................. 61 Internal Serial .........................................................................................................................
6 User I/O Port ................................................................................................................................. 97 6.1 Input Circuit for Analog Inputs ............................................................................................................................. 99 6.2 Simplified Circuit for Digital Input ........................................................................................................................ 99 6.
1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW The Vanguard ™ Series from CalAmp — simple, reliable wireless connectivity without limitations – GSM and CDMA connectivity in a single device. Uniquely designed for operation on both GSM and CDMA networks, Vanguard router offers more choice and redundancy in carrier networks. This single, flexible platform addresses a variety of wireless communications needs with serial to IP conversion, over-the-air configuration and system monitoring for optimal connectivity.
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1.4 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS The following table and figure show overall dimensions of the Vanguard router for fixed and mobile models. (Both models have the same dimensions and differ only slightly in appearance: the fixed model has only two antenna connectors in the front of the unit, where the mobile model has four.) Dimensioned drawings of units with mounting brackets are provided in APPENDIX B.
1.5 ORDER INFORMATION The following table shows the available order options and part numbers required for ordering Vanguard routers. Table 2 Vanguard Router Order Information Router Model Part Number Vanguard TM Fixed VG-PXS-F-GEN Vanguard TM Mobile VG-PXS-M-GEN Vanguard 5530 TM Fixed VG5530-PXS-F –GEN Vanguard 5530 TM Mobile VG5530-PXS-M-GEN 1.5.1 MOUNTING BRACKETS A mounting bracket is provided with each Vanguard.
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1.6 EXTERNAL CONNECTORS This section describes the external connectors for the Vanguard router. Figure 6 shows the front panel connections for standard fixed models. Figure 7 shows the front panel connections for Mobile models with GPS and WiFi. Figure 8 shows the rear panel for all models.
Table 5 External connectors Panel Indicators Connection Description COM RS-232 Serial to IP conversion use ANT SMA Primary RF Antenna AUX (Figure 6) SMA Cellular Diversity antenna AUX (Figure 7) RP-SMA WiFi antenna GPS SMA GPS Antenna DIV SMA Cellular Diversity Antenna LAN 1, LAN 2 RJ-45 Interface for Ethernet connection to devices SIM/SVC USB Mini Available for CalAmp Support Use Only RESET Hold for one second to reset unit.
1.7 ANTENNA Primary cellular antenna connections are SMA female connectors and must be used with antenna with SMA male connectors. When using a direct mount or rubber duck antenna, choose the antenna specific to your band requirements. Mounting options and cable lengths are user’s choice and application specific. The diversity antenna connector, labeled AUX on fixed location models and DIV on mobile models, can be used for a Diversity antenna.
1.9 RS-232 SERIAL PORT INTEGRATION PARAMETERS Table 8 provides the serial cable design information to integrate the Vanguard modem into your system. Table 9 gives the default RS-232 communication parameters.
2 GETTING STARTED 2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS Vanguard Router Power Cable Mounting bracket Quick-Start Guide Installation Guide Information Card 2.2 DEVICE CONNECTIONS 1. (GSM users) Place the SIM card in the tray and insert it into the SIM/SVC slot as shown. Figure 11 Place SIM card in SIM/SVC tray and insert tray in slot 2. Connect a cellular antenna (for Tx/Rx) to the female SMA connector labeled ANT on the front of the Vanguard modem.
Figure 12 Connect antenna to ANT connector, connect Ethernet cable to LAN 1, and connect power cable Fixed model Mobile model 2.3 LAN CONFIGURATION The Vanguard router is configured via a Web-browser interface and contains a DHCP server which will automatically assign an IP address to your computer, however in some cases it may be necessary to change the network settings on your computer to accept the IP address assigned by the Vanguard.
Before you begin, you will need an active Cellular account with the carrier of your choice. 2.4.1 GSM USERS Insert the SIM card with the gold side up into the SIM/SVC slot in the rear of the device. Push the card completely into the slot until it clicks in place. If you have already powered your device, you will need to cycle power to register the SIM for proper operation. 2.4.2 CDMA USERS Refer to Section 3.2.3 to provision your modem for proper operation.
3 VANGUARD WEB INTERFACE Figure 14 CalAmp Vanguard Cellular Broadband Router Web Interface banner Start your Web browser and enter 192.168.1.50 in the address bar. A Web Server Authentication window appears. Figure 15 Web Server Authentication window Enter the User Name: admin and the Password: password and click OK to log into the modem’s Home Page. Vanguard Web interface is divided into two sections. On the left is the main navigation pane (shown in the following figure).
Figure 16 Main Navigation Pane — Fixed (standard) Figure 17 Main Navigation Pane — Mobile (with GPS and WiFi) Note: If the computer you are using has previously been used to set up a CalAmp router, you may need to delete browser history (specifically, temporary Internet files) for some pages of the web interface to display correctly. If you have a Fixed (standard) model, you will not see options in the navigation pane for WLAN Settings or GPS that appear for the Mobile model. 3.
3.1.1 STATUS The Status tab for GSM or CDMA (3G Only) is displayed, depending on your configuration. Figure 18 Vanguard Unit Status (GSM) Status tab Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
Figure 19 Vanguard Unit Status (CDMA) Status tab LAN IP LAN IP address of this device (the modem). Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
Subnet Mask LAN subnet mask for the modem. MAC Address Media Access Control Address. Every Ethernet device (i.e. LAN cards) has a unique hardware serial number or MAC address to identify each Network Device from all others. System Information Date Current date and time (UTC) as received from the GPS receiver (mobile models) or from a time server (see Basic Settings » Network Time). System Up time Uptime in seconds. ― 1 minute = 60 seconds. ― 1 hour = 3600 seconds. ― 1 day =86,400 seconds.
Primary DNS The Primary DNS server, as assigned by the cellular carrier, when PPP is UP. Secondary DNS The Secondary DNS server, as assigned by the cellular carrier, when PPP is UP. CDMA Connection Status Service Type Determines the type of network your device is connected to; GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, CDMA 1xRTT, EVDO Rev0 or RevA. ESN The Electronic Serial Number is only applicable for the CDMA product line, and is carrier specific (Verizon, Sprint, etc).
GSM Connection Status Service Type Determines the type of network your device has connected to; GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, or HSPA. "Check SIM" will be displayed if the SIM is invalid, missing, or if the PIN needs to be entered. MDN The Mobile Directory Number is the phone number assigned to the SIM card supplied by the carrier. The MDN may display “NOT AVAILABLE” if the PIN status is disabled or the MDN is unknown.
3.1.2 IDENTITY Figure 20 Unit Status — Identity Factory Settings Serial Number Unique serial number for this unit. Model Number Unit model number defining its capacity and features. User-defined Unit ID The User-defined ID set in Basic Settings (see below). Used by SNMP and other services to identify the modem. 3.1.3 BASIC SETTINGS Figure 21 Unit Status — Basic Settings Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
Unit ID ID Identification number that distinguishes this unit from other units in the network. Unit ID also serves as the TAIP identification used for GPS reporting, and serves as the 'syslocation' for SNMP.. Power Management The Vanguard staysON regardless of whether the vehicle ignition is on. The unit can be configured to automatically shut down 1, 5, 30, 60 or 240 minutes after ignition has been turned off or when the supply voltage drops to a certain level.
3.2.1 CARRIER Use the carrier tab to configure the carrier (cellular provider) and credentials to be use for data calls. Two carriers can be configured and either of them chosen to be the active carrier, or you can set parameters for automatic carrier switching. Depending on the carrier(s) selected, more settings and actions are available in the GSM Settings or CDMA settings tabs. Figure 22 Cell Connection — Carrier Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
Carrier Active Carrier Select which carrier, Primary or Secondary (3G Only), and credentials to use for carrier connection. The Secondary Carrier cannot be selected if None is selected from the list. Changing carrier selections may take up to a minute to complete and refresh the page after you click Save. Select Automatic to have the modem choose a carrier based on conditions defined in the Automatic Carrier Switching section at the bottom of the page.
necessary to select either PAP or CHAP authentication establish a PPP session. (Selecting Auto will not connect.) Selecting either PAP or CHAP will allow connection.
Return to Primary after Enter the number of minutes the modem can stay on the secondary carrier before attempting reconnection to the primary carrier. (To disable this setting, enter zero for the number of minutes.) Note: Connectivity will be lost for 30-60 seconds while attempting to reconnect to the primary carrier. 3.2.2 GSM SETTINGS When the Active Carrier supports GSM (UTMS), fields on this page are enabled.
PIN Status (status text) “PIN DISABLED” displays when PIN security is not enabled. “PIN ENABLED” displays when PIN security is enabled. “PIN ACCEPTED” displays when PIN security is enabled and a valid PIN is entered. “NO SIM, Insert Valid SIM and Press Reset” displays if the SIM card is invalid, missing, or installed incorrectly. Change PIN Status The Change PIN Status section allows you to enter a PIN and enable PIN security or disable it.
To Change the PIN Status Once the PIN has been entered successfully, the status message displays “Action: You may change only one of the following 3 options at a time,” and three options are presented. Remember PIN (Enter Current PIN) Yes / No - To have your PIN remembered (not need to be entered each time to establish connection), select Yes. - To not enable this feature (not have your PIN remembered), select No. Enter your PIN in the Current PIN field and click Save to make your selection take effect.
Figure 25 Cell Connection — CDMA Settings Band Selection Band A list of frequency bands appropriate for the Active Carrier. Select a specific band or (recommended) select All Bands. Current Status MEID The Mobile Equipment Identifier is used by the cellular carrier as the means to identify the cellular module. This is the identifier is used to set up the user account with the cellular provider. MDN/MTN The actual phone number of the device as supplied by the carrier.
MIN/IMSI This number is used by the Mobile Telephone Network and will be different if ported from another carrier (not used by end user of device). PRL Preferred Roaming List, only applicable for the CDMA product line, carrier specific (Alltel, Verizon, Sprint, etc). SID System ID (Identity), provided by the Carrier. NID Network Identifier, this is supplied automatically from the network. Channel Cell Site channel number to which the modem is connected.
Manual Initiation of OMA-DM Provisioning This section will only be displayed for units which are capable of automatic (OMA-DM) provisioning. The activation status is displayed, and a button is provided to direct the unit to begin an OMA-DM provisioning attempt. Depending on changes to your carrier's network, it may be necessary to re-provision a unit that has already been activated. The OMA-DM capability is dependent on whether or not it is offered by your cellular carrier.
3.2.4 SYSTEM MONITOR Select Cell Connection from the left navigation pane. The System Monitor tab allows user access to the configuration of additional self-monitoring for the modem to determine when service provider connections may have been terminated. Figure 26 Cell Connection — System Monitor Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
Cell Connection – System Monitor Reset on Signal Loss Fixed-point connections expect to have consistent access to the cellular network, compared to mobile connections that may temporarily lose access depending on coverage. This option causes the modem to reset if the cell connection is lost for longer than the duration that you specify in the Signal Loss Timeout.
WAN Data Usage Estimates This section tracks the data received from and transmitted to the cellular network. This is a tool that may be used to estimate network usage. These totals are tracked by the router. Your carrier maintains separate statistics from which your billing is determined. One way to use this tool is to track usage over a fairly short period of typical usage. The total then can be extrapolated to estimate longer time periods.
Figure 27 Cell Connection — Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS Selecting Enable will allow the modem to provide the selected service dynamic IP address information. Selecting Disable will stop any IP information from being sent to the selected service. Dynamic DNS Address The internet address to communicate the Dynamic DNS information to. Default is dynupdate.no-ip.com. Port Number The port number for the internet address give above. Default is 8245.
Figure 28 LAN — LAN Settings Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
LAN Settings Ethernet IP Address This sets the IP address of this device and is the address used to access the configuration pages. If the IP address changes you will have to re-enter the new IP address in your browser to access the configuration pages. The default IP is 192.168.1.50 and should be changed for security purposes. Ethernet Subnet Mask Sets the subnet mask for the LAN side of the modem to the device.
DHCP start range DHCP server starting IP address. The default is set as 192.168.1.100. DHCP end range DHCP server ending IP address. The maximum usable number is 253. DHCP Lease Time Sets the duration, in seconds, the connected device is allowed to keep the assigned IP address. In many cases it is possible for the device to receive the same IP address after the lease time expires. Remote Administration Web Server Port Enter the port number to be used by the web server.
RADIUS Settings RADIUS Authentication Enable or disable RADIUS authentication for webpage access. Server IP Address The IP address of the RADIUS server. Server Port The port of the server. Server Secret Sets the secret to use with the server. Confim Secret Re-type the Server Secret to confirm the correct spelling. Timeout Specify how many seconds to wait before a retry. Retries Specify how many times to retry authenticating with the server before giving up.
3.3.1 MAC FILTERING Select LAN Settings from the left navigation pane. The MAC Filtering tab opens the MAC filtering configuration page. MAC filtering allows up to five unique device MAC addresses access to the network. Figure 29 LAN — MAC Filtering MAC Filtering MAC Filtering Select Enable or Disable to enable or disable MAC filtering. Allowed MAC Address Enter the MAC address for a device to be allowed on the network.
3.3.2 IP FILTERING Figure 30 LAN — IP Filtering Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
The "IP Filtering" page is used to configure IP filters. The user can enter up to 20 IP filters. Each IP filter is identified by a unique number (from 1 to 20). An IP packet goes through the filtering logic when IP filtering is enabled and: 1) An IP packet is received on one of the interfaces and is destined to the Vanguard unit OR 2) An IP packet is sent by the Vanguard unit OR 3) An IP packet is forwarded by the Vanguard unit.
Destination IP Address Any: Any destination IP Address will match. Specific: A specific Host IP address. Range: A range of IP addresses. If the Exclude field is checked, it means that for the packet to match this filter, it must NOT have this destination IP address (or NOT be in the given destination IP address range). Protocol Any: Any protocol number. ICMP: The ICMP protocol (1). TCP: The TCP protocol (6). UDP: The UDP protocol (17). Other: Any other IP protocol.
An IP packet can be FORWARDED by the Vanguard unit. WAN to LAN: WAN to WLAN: LAN to WAN: The IP packet is received on the WAN(cellular) interface and forwarded to the LAN interface. The IP packet is received on the WAN(cellular) interface and forwarded to the WiFi interface. The IP packet is received on the LAN interface and forwarded to the WAN (cellular) interface. LAN to WLAN: WLAN to LAN: WLAN to WAN: The IP packet is received on the LAN interface and forwarded to the WiFi interface.
3.4.1 MAIN Figure 31 WLAN — Main Configuration The following table gives explanations of the Wireless Mode options. Table 11 Explanation of Wireless Mode options Mode Explanation Disable The WLAN interface is disabled. Client The WLAN interface operates in Client mode. Parameters can be set on the Client tab. Access Point The WLAN interface operates in Access Point mode. Parameters can be set on the Access Point tab. Status IP Address IP Address assigned to the WLAN interface.
Encryption Encryption method currently used. Channel Channel currently in use. State Current state of the WLAN interface. In Access Point mode, indicates how many clients are connected. RSSI Received Signal Strength indication. 3.4.2 CLIENT The user can configure up to 20 Access Points. The Vanguard Cellular Broadband Router will try to connect to the best Access Point in the list that is reachable. When the Vanguard unit connects to an Access Point, it starts a DHCP client on the interface.
Table 12 Authentication and encryption methods Authentication Encryption Open none, WEP Shared WEP WPA none TKIP, AES WPA–PSK TKIP, AES WPA2–PSK AES The following table describes WEP keys (ASCII and Hexadecimal; 64-bit and 128-bit) and gives examples.
3.4.3 ACCESS POINT Figure 33 WLAN — Access Point Wireless Settings Wireless Parameters for Access Point mode. The following table shows the types of authentication methods available and corresponding encryption methods. Table 16 Authentication and encryption methods Authentication Encryption Open none, WEP Shared WEP WPA none TKIP, AES Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
The following table describes WEP keys (ASCII and Hexadecimal; 64-bit and 128-bit) and gives examples. Table 17 Descriptions of WEP keys and examples WEP Key 64-bit 128-bit ASCII (Text) 5 character string (alphanumeric) Example: Hello 13-character string (alphanumeric) Example: LongHello1234 Hex 10 Hexadecimal digits Example: 1A2B3C4D5E 26 Hexadecimal digits Example: 1A2B3C4D5E6F7788990A0B0C0D The following table describes TKIP keys.
The Vanguard helps to protect against addressing conflict by preventing the operator from saving the configuration when the DHCP lease range conflicts with the interface IP address. If such a conflict exists, a message is displayed upon clicking Save. Start IP Address The DHCP server’s IP address pool starting value. End IP Address The DHCP server's IP address pool ending value. Lease Time Sets the duration, in seconds, that the client is allowed to keep the assigned IP address.
TX Bytes Indicates number of bytes received by the Vanguard over the WLAN interface. 3.4.5 SITE SURVEY When the WLAN interface of the Vanguard unit is configured for Client mode, this page scans for and displays the WLAN Access Points that it detects. (This operation can take some time to complete.) Figure 35 WLAN — Site Survey 3.5 ROUTER Select Router from the left navigation pane to access the Port Forwarding and Static Routing tabs. 3.5.
Figure 36 Router — Port Forwarding DMZ Support DMZ is a host on the internal network that has all ports exposed, except those ports specified otherwise for forwarding. DMZs Select Enable to allow the modem to use DMZ routes using the address set in the Destination IP Address. Select Disable to shut down the DMZ functionality. Friendly IP Address Optionally restricts DMZ access to only the specified IP address. If set to 0.0.0.0, the DMZ is open to all incoming IP Addresses.
Port Forwarding Support Port Forwarding Select Enable to allow the modem to use the Port Forwarding routes described in the IP mapping table. Select Disable to shut down the Port Forwarding functionality. You must click Save for changes to take effect. Port Forwarding Configuration Map Name Sets the Map Name for the IP mapping table at the bottom of the page. The Map Name can be up to ten characters in length. Do not use spaces in the character string.
Figure 37 Router — Static Routes Static Routes Route Name Sets the alphanumeric identifier of the static route in the Static Route table. Destination IP Address Sets the IP address of the destination network. IP Subnet Mask Sets the subnet mask of the destination network. Gateway Sets PPP (this router's wireless Internet connection), PPTP (VPN), GRE Tunnel, WLAN (if applicable), or the local network IP address for the gateway to the destination network.
3.6 SECURITY From the main navigation pane, select Security to access the PPTP, IPsec and GRE tabs. 3.6.1 STATUS Figure 38 Security — Status PPTP Client PPTP Client Status Indicates the status of the PPTP Client interface, usually UP when connected properly. PPTP is the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol used to implement a Virtual Private Network (VPN). PPTP Client IP Address The current IP address assigned to the modem by the VPN server. PPTP Client Subnet Mask Usually set to 255.255.255.
IPsec Tunnels Status The number of established IPsec tunnels based on the number of tunnels Enabled on the Security | IPsec page. 3.6.2 PPTP The Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a method for implementing virtual private networks (VPN). Figure 39 Security — PPTP PPTP Client Configuration PPTP Client Selecting Enable will allow the PPTP functionality. Selecting Disable will shut off PPTP functionality. Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
Set Default Route to PPTP Selecting Enable will route all IP traffic through the PPTP network. Selecting Disable will route only PPTP traffic through the PPTP network. PPTP Server The IP address of the virtual private network server on which to connect. Username The username required by the VPN server. Password The password, associated with the username, required by the VPN server. PTPP Server Configuration PPTP Server Selecting Enable starts the VPN server, and selecting Disable stops it.
Figure 40 Security — IPsec Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
IPsec Support IPsec Selecting Enable will launch the IPsec process and start all enabled tunnels. Selecting Disable will stop all tunnels and shutdown the IPsec process. Note that all enabled tunnels will be launched automatically when the unit connects to the cellular carrier. NAT Mode Determines how packets are addressed. Selecting Bypass will allow packets coming from Local Subnet addresses through the NAT firewall unchanged.
Remote ID If the IP address of the remote endpoint is behind a firewall, this is the IP address of the firewall. Remote Subnet Choose None if encrypted packets are only destined for the Remote IP Address. Use an IP address / mask if encrypted packets are also destined for the specified network that is beyond the Remote IP Address.
Dead Peer Detection Action Action to be taken when timeout value is reached. Once you have completed the entry of the above fields, click Add/Update to save the new entry. Tunnel Table Enable Check Enable to enable a tunnel. The tunnel’s state is saved across resets. View Click View to open a page showing the log of the tunnel’s negotiation activity. Delete Click Del to delete the tunnel. 3.6.4 GRE The GRE page is used to add and delete GRE (Generic Route Encapsulation) tunnels.
GRE Tunnel Configuration Local IP Address The local (normally WAN interface) IP address associated with the tunnel. Remote IP Address The remote IP address associated with the tunnel. Tunnel IP Address The IP address assigned to the tunnel interface. [ Example: 192.168.10.100 ] Tunnel Subnet & Mask The tunnel subnet and mask that must include the above Tunnel IP Address. [ Example: 192.168.10.
Figure 42 Serial — External Serial Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
Serial Port Settings Serial Port When disabled, the external serial port is left free for use by an ODP application. GPS Configuration Select GPS to enable GPS reports through the serial port. Note that the report format is set in the GPS » Settings tab. Set the appropriate TCP Server Format in the Local and/or Remote Delivery sections. Report Trigger On Loss of Cellular Signal: Select this if the GPS reports are output only when the cellular signal is lost.
Table 20 DTR Descriptions DTR Description AT&D0 Ignore DTR. AT&D1 AT&D2 AT&D4 AT&D5 AT&D6 AT&D7 AT&D8 AT&D9 If in the Online Data State, upon an on-to-off transition of DTR, the modem enters Online Command State and issues an OK result code; the call remains connected. Otherwise, ignore DTR. If in the Online Data State or Online Command State upon an on-to-off transition of DTR, the modem performs an orderly clear-down of the call and returns to the command state.
External PAD Settings PAD Mode Select button to set the PAD mode of the modem as a Server or Client. In Client mode, the modem will initiate an outbound connection to the Remote Host IP Address with the Outgoing Port based on the selected DTR setting. In Server mode, the modem will accept one incoming connection on the specified Incoming Port.
Server Hard Timeout Time after which the current connection with Client will be terminated without warning. This is a fixed time from the initial connection, no matter how much or how often the Client sends data to the server. This parameter is ignored if the session closes on New Client. If PAD protocol is TCP, the timeout is specified in minutes. If UDP, the timeout is specified in seconds. The valid range for either is 1-65535. 0 will disable this timer.
3.7.2 INTERNAL SERIAL The Internal Serial page is used to configure the internal RS232 Serial Port parameters and Packet Assembler and Disassembler (PAD) functionality. The PAD feature forwards requests that come in on a specific port to the internal serial port. For units with Dual Serial ports, the Internal Serial Page configures the second (back of the unit above the SIM card) RS-232 port. Figure 43 Serial — Internal Serial Serial Port Configuration Baud Rate Sets the baud rate of the serial port.
PAD Mode Select buttons to set the PAD mode of the Vanguard as a Server or Client. PAD Protocol Sets the data protocol of the PAD to TCP or UDP data. TCP Client Keep Alive When in client mode and enabled, TCP Keep Alive packets will be sent from the client to the server periodically in order to detect a broken connection. The modem will automatically try to re-establish the connection if necessary. Changing this setting will affect the use of TCP Keep Alive on the next client session.
3.8.1 SETTINGS Figure 44 GPS — Settings Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
GPS Settings Differential Correction Differential Correction allows WAAS correction information to be used to improve accuracy of the GPS position reports. Note: WAAS correction applies to North America only. The WAAS satellites currently in service are 48 (Galaxy 15) and 51 (Anik F1R). The previous WAAS satellites 35 and 47 were taken out of service on 2007/07/30. Report Rate For applications that require it, GPS reports are normally received from the internal GPS receiver at a rate of once per second.
GPS “sentences” are collected the from embedded GPS receiver in the Vanguard Cellular Broadband Router. These sentences are converted into the above formats and are provided to both local and remote delivery services. Two TCP ports are available for clients to connect to and receive reports at the local or remote reporting rate. Each report from the TCP ports is terminated with carriage-return/linefeed characters (CRLF). Up to two local UDP Hosts and three remote UDP Hosts may be specified.
UDP Host (1,2,3) Format Reports in the specified format (see the table above) are sent to the specified IP address & port. NOTE: Different reports can be directed to the same UDP Host address and port. UDP Host (1,2,3) Address IP address of the UDP Host in dotted decimal format. UDP Host (1,2,3) Port IP Port of the UDP Host (1024-65535). Store and Forward Settings The Vanguard router can be configured to store reports generated by the Remote Delivery configuration when out of coverage.
Condition Indicates the quality of received GPS reports. Not Installed Disabled No Fix / Invalid Standard GPS Fix Differential GPS Fix Estimated / Last Known Position This unit does not have a GPS receiver installed. The cell-module GPS receiver has be disabled. The GPS receiver has not yet acquired enough satellites to provide an accurate position, or the previous Estimated Position is over 3 minutes old. GPS position is reported using no additional correction information.
3.9 DIAGNOSTICS From the main navigation pane, select Diagnostics for access to the SNMP, DeviceOutlook™, and Logging configuration pages. 3.9.1 SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used in network management systems to monitor networkattached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention. SNMP version v2c and v3 are supported with the exception of INFORM. Figure 46 Diagnostics — SNMP Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
SNMP Configuration SNMP Selecting Enable will allow the SNMP functionality. Selecting Disable will shut off SNMP functionality. Version With SNMP Enabled, select the corresponding version that matches the SNMP Manager. SNMP v2c Read-only Community Name The community string used for accessing the read-only Management Information Bases (MIBs). Read-write Community Name The community string used for accessing all Management Information Bases (MIBs) including writable objects.
3.9.2 SMS The SMS CLI (Command-Line Interface) allows a small set of commands to be sent to the Vanguard using SMS. More information about the Vanguard — SMS Interface is provided in APPENDIX D. Figure 47 Diagnostics – SMS All commands are prefixed with the slash “/” character.
/output [pw=password] m=v … Controls the relay outputs, where: r is “r”, “rly”, or “relay”; n is “1” or “2”; v is “0”, “o”, or “open” to open; “1”, “c”, “close”, or “closed” to close. r and v can be in any case, upper or lower. Both relays can be set from one command. SMS Commands SMS Commands – Enable allows the Vanguard to respond to received SMS commands. – Disable causes SMS messages (that start with a slash) to be accepted but quietly discarded.
3.9.3 DEVICEOUTLOOK™ The DeviceOutlook™ tab allows configuration of the Vanguard to work with DeviceOutlook device and network management system, which is built on the CalAmp Online Telemetry System (COLT) platform and CalAmp Enterprise Services (CES). Figure 48 Diagnostics — DeviceOutlook™ DeviceOutlook Client DeviceOutlook DeviceOutlook is enabled by default. Only disable this if not using Device Outlook or COLT services.
Domain Name The domain name of the DeviceOutlook Server. The DeviceOutlook client app will use this domain name to communicate with the server. Port The UDP port number of the DeviceOutlook server that the DeviceOutlook client app uses to send all messages. ID Report Enable this to have the DeviceOutlook client app generate periodic ID reports. Disable to not generate ID reports. The default setting is to generate reports.
Current Firmware Information Version Displays the modem firmware version currently loaded in the unit. Kernel Date Displays the date of the operating system kernel the unit is running. Logging Settings Auto-Logging Selecting Enable and clicking Save will enable the logging capability which saves periodic and event driven logs to permanent memory. Technical Services personnel may find such logs useful in analyzing field issues. Selecting Disable and clicking Save will disable the logging capability.
3.10 I/O SETTINGS 3.10.1 STATUS Figure 50 I/O Settings — Status Device Input Status Main Voltage Displays current voltage applied to the unit, in Volts. Modem Temperature Displays temperature of the Wireless Modem, in Celsius. Analog Input Status Analog Input 1, Analog Input 2 Displays voltage of the specified analog input, in Volts. Digital Input Status Digital Input 1, Digital Input 2 Displays the status of the specified input: Active (high state) or Normal (low state).
Digital Output Status Digital Output 1, Digital Output 2 Currently Not Available. Relay Output Status Relay Output 1, Relay Output 2 Displays the status of the specified output as open or closed. 3.10.2 SETTINGS Status Monitoring is provided via NMEA-based protocol. The Vanguard I/O subsystem operates according to a manager/agent model. The PC-hosted manager sends requests to the Vanguard I/O agent, which performs the required actions. The Vanguard agent reports alarms to the PC-hosted manager.
Figure 51 I/O Settings — Settings NMEA Connection Manager IP address/port The IP address and service port of the NMEA server (manager). Manager connection type The connection protocol to communicate with the NMEA server (manager). NMEA Identification Unit ID The Unit Name to be included in the NMEA message payload. Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
Source Identification The Unit's IP address that will be included in the NMEA message payload. SMS Notification Destination 1 / Destination 2 / Destination 3 Alarms and notifications can be sent to up to three SMS destination addresses. Destination addresses are typically numeric digits only including the country code prefix. The check box in front of each destination address can be used to enable or disable each address entered in the adjacent field.
3.10.3 LABELS Each diagnostic value can be user-defined messages indicating its normal and abnormal conditions. Figure 52 I/O Settings — Labels 3.11 FIRMWARE UPDATE When newer versions of the modem firmware become available, the user can download the proper file from the CalAmp web site and manually update the unit by uploading the new firmware. Time required for uploading new firmware, depending on the unit, may range from four to fifteen minutes.
Figure 53 Firmware Update Current Firmware Information Version Displays the modem firmware version currently loaded in the unit. Kernel Date Displays the date of the operating system kernel the unit is running. Upload New Firmware The Upload New Firmware section allows you to upgrade to new firmware as new firmware versions become available, as explained above.
Configuration File The Configuration File section allows you to create backups of how your Vanguard is configured and to restore all configuration settings from a backup file if one has been created. CAUTION: At the time of this writing, use of Internet Explorer 7, Internet Explorer 9, and Internet Explorer 10 browsers are not recommended for backing up or restoring the configuration file. File Field to input the uploaded configuration file.
4.2 IP ADDRESSING TUTORIAL The default LAN subnet of the Vanguard consists of addresses from 192.168.1.0 to 192.168.1.255. The first and last IP addresses of a subnet are always reserved, no matter what the subnet size is. The first IP address in the subnet is the Network ID. The last IP address in the subnet is the Broadcast Address. The example below illustrates a sample Vanguard network. The subnet consists of IP addresses ranging from 192.168.1.0 to 192.168.1.255. The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
4.4 PORT FORWARDING NAT functionality is only useful for traffic flows that are initiated by the Vanguard or by a device that is physically connected to the Vanguard. Port forwarding can be enabled to allow remote devices connecting through the Internet to initiate traffic flows with a local device connected to a Vanguard router. In the example configuration shown below, a host from the Internet can create either a TCP or UDP connection with the local host at 192.168.1.
4.5 DMZ Alternately, DMZ can be enabled on the Vanguard router. When DMZ is enabled, all traffic destined to the Vanguard’s cellular IP address that is received from the Internet is forwarded to the DMZ host. The IP address of the DMZ host is specified by the user. Using DMZ can eliminate the need to specify many individual port forwarding rules. However, by exposing all the ports on the local device, the local device may become more susceptible to attacks.
5.2 CONFIGURATION SUMMARY The first case demonstrates configuring IPsec tunnels on the Vanguard . The second example demonstrates configuring the Vanguard to use a DMZ for VPN pass-through between IPsec clients and a remote host over a router acting as a VPN server. Detailed configuration examples are provided for each scenario. 5.2.1 CASE #1: VANGUARD CONFIGURED IPSEC CLIENT Overview IPsec is a security protocol that provides secured communication tunnels over IP.
Vanguard IPsec Client Connection This example will use the following values to define two IPsec tunnels. Tunnel 1 Example Tunnel Label Ttunnel1 Vanguard local subnet 10.192.10.192/29 (LAN) Vanguard PPP IP Address (Requires a Static IP) 162.123.98.68 Firewall IP Address (remote IP Address) 68.28.128.192 VPN Server IP Address (Remote ID) 10.168.86.192 Remote Subnet 192.32.8.
Step 4 Save. In the IPsec Support section of the tab, click Enable. Set NAT Mode to Bypass if it is not already selected. Click Figure 57 Enable IPsec, set NAT mode to Bypass, and Save Step 5 In the Tunnel Configuration section of the same tab, enter IPsec tunnel configuration information for the first tunnel, as shown in the following figure. When you have finished entering information for all the fields, click Add/Update to save the tunnel configuration.
After the page refreshes, the tunnel configuration will appear in the Tunnel Table at the bottom of the tab. It will not be enabled automatically, however. Step 6 To enable the IPsec tunnel, check the “Ena.” check box associated with the tunnel and allow for the page to refresh. Step 7 When the IPsec tunnel is established, all IP Packet traffic originating from 192. 32. 8.254/32 will pass through the IPsec VPN tunnel to the local subnet (10.192.10.192/29), and vice-versa.
Step 8 Once the “IPsec SA established tunnel mode” message is displayed in the tunnel negotiation log, a communication test is required to ensure point-to-point connectivity. From the Application Server located behind the VPN server, ping the LAN IP of the local device connected to the Vanguard LAN port. The pings should receive replies from the local device. Alternatively, ping the Application Server IP Address from a device on the Vanguard’s local LAN and receive replies similar to the following.
5.2.2 CASE #2 VANGUARD CONFIGURED TO USE A DMZ FOR VPN PASS-THROUGH Figure 59 Vanguard configured with a DMZ for VPN Pass-Through Vanguard – VPN Pass-Through Configuration Example Using a DMZ In this scenario, the Vanguard is configured to use a DMZ to facilitate pass-through for the VPN connection. Apply these parameter changes into the Vanguard. LAN » LAN Settings » LAN Masquerade = Disabled Router » Port Forwarding » DMZ = Enabled » Friendly IP Address = 0.0.0.
6 USER I/O PORT The Vanguard has a 10 pin connector on the back panel that can be used for general purpose analog and digital inputs. This connector also provides access to two internal mechanical relays.
Symbol Parameter Min VDiff NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATION Recommended Differential Voltage Range Between NO and COM Terminals. -30 ISwitch NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATION Switching Current RInitial Initial Contact Resistance ROpen Pass Through Resistance when Contacts are Open. Expected Life 1A, 30VDC, 20 Cycles per Minute Typ 1000 5 10 Max Units 30 V 1 A 100 mΩ kΩ Cycles Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
6.1 INPUT CIRCUIT FOR ANALOG INPUTS 6.2 SIMPLIFIED CIRCUIT FOR DIGITAL INPUT 6.3 SIMPLIFIED CIRCUIT FOR MECHANICAL RELAYS Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
6.4 INSERTING WIRES INTO USER PORT CONNECTOR 1. Insert 2.5 mm insertion tool (CalAmp PN 250-5006-001) into the wire release slot. Do not twist the insertion tool. 2. Keeping the Insertion Tool in place, insert wire (28 AWG minimum, 18 AWG maximum) into the wire hole. 3. Remove Insertion Tool. Check wire connection. Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
APPENDIX A — ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS AAVL: Autonomous Automatic Vehicle Location kbps: Kilobits per Second ADC: Analog to Digital Converter LAN: Local Area Network APN: Access Point Name LED: Light-Emitting Diode CDMA: Code Division Multiple Access Mbps: Megabits per Second CHAP: Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol MDN: Mobile Directory Number CSD: Circuit-Switched Data ME: Mobile Equipment CSMA: Carrier Sense Multiple Access MEI: Mobile Equipment Identity CTS: Clear To Send MEI
Rx: Receive TNC connector: Threaded Neill-Concelman connector SIM: Subscriber Identity Module Tx: Transmit SMA: SubMiniature version A (connector) UDP: User Datagram Protocol SMS: Short Message Service UTMS: Universal Mobile Telecommunications System TAIP: Trimble ASCII Interface Protocol VDC: Voltage, Direct Current TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol VPN: Virtual Private Network Wi-Fi or WiFi: Wireless Fidelity Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router
APPENDIX B — MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Following figures show Vanguard standard and mobile models. Dimensions are shown for the unit alone and with mounting brackets that allow them to be secured to any surface that can be drilled for this purpose. The drawings may be used for layout reference, but it is advised that a physical comparison be made to the modem and bracket before laying out and drilling mounting holes.
Table 25 Overall Dimensions, Vanguard with mounting plate Dimension Inches Centimeters Height 1.91 4,88 Width 6.00 15,2 Depth 6.45 13,84 Figure 62 Vanguard with mounting plate overall dimensions Base plate mounting hole location detail ø 0.176 in. (0,447 cm) – 4 thru holes for securing base plate to a surface suitable for mounting. Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
Figure 63 Vanguard with DIN rail mount overall dimensions Table 26 Overall Dimensions, Vanguard with DIN rail mount Dimension Inches Centimeters Height 2.20 5,92 Width 6.00 15,2 Depth 4.50 ± 0.04 11,2 ± 0,1 Depth 4.28 10,9 (Chassis only) DIN rail mount attaches to underside of unit as shown. Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
Table 27 Overall Dimensions, Vanguard with mobile mounting bracket Dimension Inches Centimeters Height 2.33 5,92 Width 6.44 16,4 Depth 4.50 ± 0.04 11,2 ± 0,1 Depth 4.28 10,9 2.50 6,35 Figure 64 Vanguard with mobile mounting bracket for under-surface mounting (Chassis only) Depth (Bracket only) Figure 65 Vanguard with mobile mounting bracket for top surface mounting Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
Figure 66 Mobile mounting bracket slot dimension detail Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
APPENDIX C — UL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND NON-INCENDIVE FIELD WIRING UL acceptance requires the following installation instructions. These installation instructions are available and may be downloaded from the www.calamp.com website listed on the CalAmp Product Information Card provided with each unit and include the following: 1. This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D or non-hazardous locations only.
Table 28 Vanguard Accessories used in UL testing Accessory Part Number / Description Quantity L2ANT0003 3" Mag Mount Antenna 2 401-7100-003 GPS SMA Mag-Mount Antenna 1 401-7100-004 WiFi Mag-Mount Antenna 1 150-7001-004 6' DC 3-wire Power Cable 1 L2CAB0006 7' Ethernet Cable 1 Vanguard Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev.
APPENDIX D — SMS INTERFACE The Vanguard has the capability to receive and send SMS messages. This appendix describes how this feature is implemented and can be used as a technical reference by system administrators and developers installing and using Vanguard. The standard on which the Vanguard SMS interface is based is the NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) 0183 Standard for Interfacing Marine Electronic Devices version 2.30 (March 1, 1998).
Receive All Mode The Receive All mode allows a client to receive a copy of all incoming SMS messages, even those sent to another client. This promiscuous mode overwrites any previous registration made by this client. To revert to normal mode, the client must reissue the register message. Prefix Matching The SMS Manager performs a case-sensitive longest-first match when determining the proper destination for an incoming message.
Message Length and Concatenated Messages The SMS Manager can accept messages up to 1000 bytes in length. The SMS Manager does not currently support concatenated SMS, either on transmit or receive. Although it will break up sent messages greater than 160 characters into individual 160 byte messages for transmission, it will not make use of the UDH feature to enable the receiving end to properly reassemble the parts in order. It is strongly recommended that all messages remain within the 160-character length.
Register Prefix Message After opening a TCP socket to the manager, the client must issue this command to register its message prefix string: Command letter: P Option: X = Do not respond (default: Respond with success or failure) Command syntax, Client to Manager: $PCALP[X], \n Note that there is no unregister command. A client wishing to do so must first disconnect from the SMS server, then reconnect and issue a new register command. A client may register a blank prefix ($PCALP[X],\n).
SMS MESSAGE TEXT FORMAT Text Coding Due to the way in which the cellular carriers perform character translation of standard ASCII characters, users are strongly urged to limit themselves to the following character set: ! # % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 . . . 9 : ; < = > ? A . . . Z a . . . z SPACE " (\") LF (\n) CR (\r) These characters are guaranteed to arrive at the destination unaltered, even to a mobile device. Character Translation Received SMS messages will have escape sequences inserted.
APPENDIX E — NMEA I/O AGENT As described in section 3.10 I/O Settings of this User Manual, the Vanguard router supports the following I/Os: Vanguard Input Status: Ignition Sense, Main Voltage Indication and Modem Temperature. Two general-purpose external analog input lines. Two general-purpose external digital input lines. Two general-purpose external digital outputs (relay-driven contact closures). The Vanguard I/O agent subsystem is configured via the Vanguard Web interface.
The manager is able to send I/O requests and ACKs to the Vanguard via: (a) TCP (connection is initiated by the Vanguard). (b) UDP (carrier-assigned WAN-side IP address, or LAN address). The manager is able to send I/O responses, alarms, and indications to a manager IP address via: (a) TCP (connection initiated by the Vanguard). (b) UDP A single operator-configurable transport service (UDP or TCP) is available at any moment and is used for both directions (manager → Vanguard; manager ← Vanguard).
[manager application] <-------- alarm -----(1)---- [Vanguard ] Alarms and Indications Alarms Alarms are abnormal conditions or faults declared by the Vanguard. The manager is able to acknowledge alarms to stop their repeated generation. Reporting Alarms are reported continually at GPS AVL reporting rate until acknowledged by the manager or until the alarm root cause disappears.
PDU TYPES Note: In all the examples provided below, for clarity the checksum is replaced by the value “FF.
XDR Message Response to I/O read request (manager <-- Vanguard) Response to output line state setting request (manager <-- Vanguard) $IIXDR,t,x.x,u,ioid;ip*hh t: NMEA-compliant I/O type C temperature (Cell, PCI module temperature sense) U Voltage (AIN1..4, Vanguad input voltage sense) S switch or valve (digital or relay I/O, ignition sense) --- other NMEA types are not used at this time --- x.x NMEA-compliant free-form integer or floating-point value.
Example: Confirms that contact closure #1 has been closed $IIXDR,S,1,,20;172.30.41.9*FF As per NMEA 0183, the field is left empty for digital I/Os, including ignition sense (switches and valves, field value: S). ALR Message Vanguard-generated alarms and indications (manager <-- Vanguard) $IIALR,hhmmss.ss,xxx,c,s,ip;uid;txt*hh hhmmss.
uid: Free-form text unit identifier (8 characters max) txt: Free-form alarm/indication text (20 characters max) hh: NMEA-compliant checksum Example: Report a temperature-back-in-range indication for the Cell module $IIALR,135912.01,011,V,V,172.30.41.9;ADAM12;PCI TEMP NORMAL*FF Example: Report a "repeat: digital input #1" alarm $IIALR,211545.22,101,A,V,172.30.41.9;ADAM12;MAN DOWN*FF Notes:
APPENDIX F — FIRMWARE UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS Vanguard firmware upgrades are delta updates, meaning each firmware upgrade file contains only differences to code that has been changed or added to the previous firmware version. This is so that the entire firmware is not required to be downloaded each time, which can save significant time and bandwidth.
Upgrades Firmware Upgrade Notes Configuration Upgrade Notes Notes v5.1.0 to v5.1.0B1 Web pages must be updated to point to correct server, and NTP must be enabled. This firmware upgrade can be performed successfully if it is scheduled immediately and is not interrupted. In this firmware version, there was no configuration upgrade support for the Vanguard client. v5.1.0B to v5.1.1 The file is downloaded, but the upgrade script stops before installation begins.
Caution: It is important to have a stable power source and ensure that power to the Vanguard is not interrupted during a firmware upgrade. Later-model Vanguard routers have a “failsafe” feature to help recover from an interrupted or failed upgrade, but earlier models do not have this feature. Manual Firmware Upgrade Procedure 1. Cable the system. Connect the PC to the Vanguard router via Ethernet and then power the Vanguard router. a.
5. Click Browse (or Choose File in some browsers — the button near the top of the page) in the Upload New Firmware section (not in the Configuration File section near the bottom) and navigate to the firmware upgrade package. Click Open to select the file and click Upload in the Upload New Firmware section to apply the upgrade package to the Vanguard router. 6. The Vanguard router displays the message “Uploading new firmware.
9. The version number and kernel date of the updated firmware appear in the Current Firmware Information section of the page. Repeat the above procedure as many times (1 to 6) as necessary to upgrade the Vanguard to the current version (5.1.2A). When the Vanguard is at the current version, go through the pages of the Vanguard Web Interface to verify settings.
Power supply in the range of 9-28 V DC, 15-45 W (the standard power cable for mobile model Vanguard routers is equipped with a fuse holder and 2A fast-acting fuse, EF2AL250VP, recommended). Ethernet cable. Ethernet cable. DE9 straight-through serial cable (not null-modem cable). Vanguard firmware release package (file name in the form Vanguard__Vx.x.x.zip). Vanguard router currently not booting up completely (boot halts with all LEDs green or amber). A paper clip.
Hit SPACEBAR to stop autoboot in CA-Boot> 3 seconds ... IMPORTANT: If the CA Boot version is CAv13 or earlier and Vanguard firmware 5.1.1 or later is being installed, then the bootloader must be upgraded with the following steps. Otherwise, skip to Upgrading the Vanguard Application, below. 8. Type the command caf and Enter. The Vanguard will transfer two files from the PC and write them to flash. CA-Boot> caf EMAC:KS28873 PHY3 detected EMAC: PHY Speed: 100BT HD IFTP from server 192.168.1.
The first time a Vanguard boots after a full firmware upgrade, it has to perform some one-time housekeeping tasks. These tasks can take between 2 and 4 minutes to accomplish. When complete, the serial port will display the banner indicating the new firmware version. CalAmp Vanguard (Revision x.x.x) OK TO UPGRADE USING A TWO-PART UPGRADE FILE In case a custom or future upgrade is provided in two parts. Occasionally, a Vanguard upgrade is too large to be processed in a single operation.
APPENDIX G SERVICE AND SUPPORT AND WARRANTY STATEMENT Product Warranty, RMA, and Contact Information CalAmp guarantees that every Vanguard Modem will be free from physical defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase when used within the limits set forth in the specifications section of this manual. The manufacturer’s warranty statement is available on the following page.
WARRANTY STATEMENT CalAmp warrants to the original purchaser for use ("Buyer") that data telemetry products manufactured by CalAmp ("Products") are free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to published technical specifications for a period of, except as noted below, one (1) year from the date of shipment to Buyer. CalAmp makes no warranty with respect to any equipment not manufactured by CalAmp, and any such equipment shall carry the original equipment manufacturer's warranty only.
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