LTE Modem Models LB1120 and LB1121 User Manual March 2017 202-11679-02 350 E.
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction and Hardware Overview Introduction............................................................................................................7 Supported Mobile Broadband Bands.....................................................................7 Package Contents..................................................................................................8 Install the Micro SIM Card......................................................................................
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Manage Port Filtering for Outgoing Traffic............................................................42 Block Specific Services and Applications From Accessing the Internet and Allow All Other Services and Applications................................................................42 Allow Specific Services and Applications to Access the Internet and Block All Other Services and Applications.....................................................................
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Chapter 9 Alerts and Troubleshooting Alert Messages....................................................................................................76 Quick Tips for Troubleshooting.............................................................................76 Verify Normal Behavior With the LED Bars..........................................................76 Troubleshoot With the LED Bars..........................................................................
Introduction and Hardware Overview 1 ® This manual is for the following NETGEAR LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 models: • LB1120-100NAS. Data model with band support for the North America region. • LB1121-100NAS. Data model with Power over Ethernet (PoE) and band support for the North America region.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Introduction The NETGEAR LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 models, in this manual referred to as the modem, can provide broadband data services to areas where wired Internet is not readily available or is difficult, costly, or time-consuming to install. The modem uses existing 4G LTE mobile networks with automatic fallback to 3G mobile networks to provide broadband data services.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Package Contents Your package contains the modem, an Ethernet cable, and a power adapter. Figure 1. Package contents Install the Micro SIM Card A micro SIM card (that is, a 3FF SIM card) might be preinstalled in the modem or you might need to obtain a micro SIM card and install it yourself. To obtain a micro SIM card, contact your mobile broadband Internet service provider. If you want to use a nano SIM card (that is, a 4FF SIM card), an adapter is required. Figure 2.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 3. Remove the black plastic SIM slot cover so that you can access the metal SIM card slot. 4. Unlock the metal SIM card door by sliding it downward. 5. Open the metal SIM card door.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 6. Carefully slide the micro SIM card into the metal slot. 7. Close the metal SIM card door. 8. Lock the metal SIM card door by sliding it upward. 9. Close the black plastic SIM slot cover. 10. Turn on power to the modem.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Top Panel With Status LEDs The modem displays status LED bars on the top panel. Figure 3. Modem top view with LED bars The following table describes the LED bars and icons from left to right. Table 2. LED descriptions (normal behavior) Designation Power Icon or LED Bars Description Solid green bar. The modem is receiving power and is connected to the mobile broadband network and the Internet. Solid amber bar. The modem is not connected to the Internet. Blinking amber bar.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Back Panel With Connectors, Buttons, and a Port The following figure shows the port, connectors, and buttons on the back panel of the modem. Figure 4. Modem components on the back panel From left to right, the back panel of the modem provides the following components: • Connector for an external antenna. One switched RF connector for an optional external antenna (the external antenna requires two inputs). • DC connector.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Figure 5. Modem label Position the Modem Use the Signal Strength LED bars on the top panel to position the modem for best signal strength in relation to the mobile broadband network. Also for best results, place your modem according to the following guidelines: • Place your modem close to a window but avoiding direct sunlight. A window location gives the best conditions for receiving a strong 4G LTE signal.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 - Brick walls or surfaces - Concrete walls or surfaces For information about wall-mounting the modem, see Wall-Mount the Modem on page 86. Optional External Antenna You can purchase an external multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) antenna for the modem to extend the mobile broadband signal range indoors or in fringe network areas.
Get Started 2 This chapter describes how to connect to the modem. To get started, you do not need to configure the mobile broadband connection.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Internet Connection Over Mobile Broadband By default, when the modem powers up with a SIM card installed, it automatically searches for and connects to your network provider’s mobile broadband network. This process might take several minutes. The SIM card that is installed determines the mobile broadband network to which the modem connects.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Connect a Computer to the LAN Port of the Modem You can add a single computer to the Ethernet local area network (LAN) of the modem. To connect a computer to the Ethernet LAN of the modem: 1. Attach one end of the Ethernet cable that came in the product package to an Ethernet port on your computer. 2. Attach the other end of the cable to the Gigabit Ethernet LAN port on the back panel of the modem.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 a. In the Sign In field, enter the modem’s admin password. See the modem label for the default password. Note While the password that you enter is unique to your modem and is secure, we recommend that you change it to a password that you want to use. For more information, see Change the Modem Password on page 38. b. If you do not want to enter your password each time that you access the modem’s web pages, select the Remember me check box. c. Click the Sign In button.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 If you cannot log in to the modem or your browser does not display the Dashboard page, check the following: • Make sure that the computer, router, or WiFi router is connected to the LAN Gigabit Ethernet port of the modem. • Make sure that your browser does not cache the previous page by closing and reopening the browser.
Manage the Modem LAN Settings This chapter describes how to manage the LAN settings that the modem provides.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Change the LAN Settings The modem is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side. The modem’s default LAN IP configuration is as follows: • LAN IP address. 192.168.5.1 • Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0 This address and subnet mask are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and are suitable for most applications.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 5. Select Settings > Advanced > LAN. Note The diagnostics feature on the LAN page is intended for NETGEAR technical support only. By default, the Enable Diagnostics Off radio button is selected. 6. In the IP address field, enter a new IP address. The default IP address is 192.168.5.1. The Submit button displays after you change the IP address. 7. In the Netmask field, enter a new network mask. The default network mask is 255.255.255.0. 8. Click the Submit button.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Manage Router Mode and Bridge Mode By default, Router mode is enabled on the modem. By connecting the modem to an Ethernet switch or hub, you can connect multiple Ethernet devices such as printers, credit card terminals, and computers to the modem. In Router mode, Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled, the built-in Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is enabled to assign a LAN IP address to each connected device, and IP pass-through (IPPT) is disabled.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Enabling Bridge mode automatically disables the modem’s DHCP server.You can connect only a single device to the modem. Enabling Router mode automatically enables the modem’s DHCP server, which assigns a LAN IP address to each connected device. Change the DHCP Server Settings Note You can change the DHCP server settings only when the modem functions in Router mode (see Manage Router Mode and Bridge Mode on page 23).
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 5. Select Settings > Advanced > LAN. Note The diagnostics feature on the LAN page is intended for NETGEAR technical support only. By default, the Enable Diagnostics Off radio button is selected. 6. Make sure that next to DHCP Server, the Enabled radio button is selected. By default, when the modem functions in Router mode, the DHCP server is enabled. 7. In the DHCP IP Range fields, enter the start and end IP addresses for the DHCP pool.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 10. If you select the Manual radio button next to DNS mode, in the DNS 1 and DNS 2 fields, enter the IP addresses of the custom DNS servers. 11. Click the Submit button. Your settings are saved. When you change the DHCP server settings, the modem resets. Any devices that are connected to the modem are disconnected when the modem resets and must obtain a new IP address when they reconnect to the modem.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Enable the DMZ Note You can enable the DMZ settings only when the modem functions in Router mode (see Manage Router Mode and Bridge Mode on page 23). In a demilitarized zone (DMZ) network configuration, a designated computer runs outside the firewall in the DMZ. This computer intercepts incoming Internet traffic, providing an extra layer of protection for the rest of the network, and sending all incoming data to a particular IP address.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Disable VPN Pass-Through Note You can disable VPN pass-through only when the modem functions in Router mode (see Manage Router Mode and Bridge Mode on page 23). If a device that is connected to the modem functions as a VPN client for a VPN endpoint on the Internet, encrypted VPN packets are sent to the modem. Because the modem filters the encrypted packets through Network Address Translation (NAT), the packets become invalid if you do not enable VPN pass-through.
Manage the Mobile Broadband Connection This chapter describes how to manage the mobile broadband connection of the modem.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Manage Mobile Broadband Auto Connect Options By default, the modem automatically connects to your service provider’s mobile broadband network, except when roaming. To change the Auto Connect options for the mobile broadband network: 1. Launch a web browser from a device that is connected to the modem. The device can be a computer that is directly connected to the modem or a client from a router that is connected to the modem. 2.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Manually Connect to or Disconnect From the Mobile Broadband Network If you do not want to let the modem autoconnect to the mobile broadband network, you can disable the Auto Connect option (see Manage Mobile Broadband Auto Connect Options on page 30) and connect the modem to the mobile broadband network. To manually connect the modem to or disconnect it from the mobile broadband network: 1. Launch a web browser from a device that is connected to the modem.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 downloaded from the service provider and configured on your modem. If you connect to different mobile broadband networks, the modem includes various APN profiles. Although rarely required, you can create a custom APN profile manually, using information that your mobile broadband service provider gave you, and select the custom APN profile manually. The modem uses the selected APN profile to establish a connection with the mobile broadband network of the service provider.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 7. To add a custom APN profile, click the Add button. 8. Enter the settings for the new APN profile as described in the following table. Field Description Name Enter the name or acronym of the mobile broadband service provider or any other information that might help you to identify the APN profile. APN Enter the APN that provides access to the mobile broadband network. Use the information that your mobile broadband service provider gave you.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 (Continued) Field Description PDP From the menu, select the packet data protocol (PDP): • IPV4. The mobile broadband network uses IPv4 only. This is the default setting. • IPV6. The mobile broadband network uses IPv6 only. • IPV4V6. The mobile broadband network uses either IPv4 or IPv6. PDP Roaming From the menu, select the PDP that is used for roaming: • None. The modem does not use the specified PDP for roaming. This is the default setting. • IPV4.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 6. To see details about the active APN profile, click the Details button. If you did not yet add a custom APN profile, the default profile is the active APN profile. 7. Select the radio button next to the APN profile that must become the active profile. The APN profile is selected. The modem uses the selected APN profile to establish a connection with the mobile broadband network of the service provider. Change an APN Profile You can change an existing APN profile.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Remove an APN Profile You can remove an APN profile for a service provider that you no longer use.You cannot remove the default APN profile. WARNING: Do not remove an APN profile for an active broadband session. If you do, the session is disconnected and you must either select another APN profile and establish another broadband session or restart the modem to reinstate the APN profile that you removed. To remove an APN profile: 1.
Secure Your Network 5 This chapter describes how to make your network more secure.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Change the Modem Password We recommend that you change the default password that you use to access the modem’s web pages to a more secure password. See the modem label for the default password. To change the password for the modem’s web pages: 1. Launch a web browser from a device that is connected to the modem. The device can be a computer that is directly connected to the modem or a client from a router that is connected to the modem. 2.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Before you start, determine which type of service or application you want to provide and the local IP address of the computer that must provide the service.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 The Port Forwarding table displays. 7. Add a service or application for port forwarding: a. In the Label field, enter a name for the service or application. b. In the IP field, enter the IP address for the computer that provides the service or runs the application. c. In the Port field, enter the port number that is associated with the service or application. d. From the Protocol menu, select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application. e.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 5. Select Settings > Advanced > Port Forwarding. The Port Forwarding table displays. 6. To the right of the service or application that you want to remove from the Port Forwarding table, click the x button. The service or application is removed from the Port Forwarding table. Note To remove a service or application from the Port Forwarding table, you do not need to click the Submit button. Disable Port Forwarding You can disable port forwarding.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Manage Port Filtering for Outgoing Traffic Note You can enable and manage port filtering only when the modem functions in Router mode (see Manage Router Mode and Bridge Mode on page 23). As an added security measure, you can specify which services and applications (for example, HTTP, FTP, an email server) can access or are blocked from the Internet. Before you add a service or application, first determine which port number and protocol the service or application uses.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 3. If you did not select the Remember me check box when you logged in previously, enter the modem password in the Sign In field. See the modem label for the default password. 4. Click the Sign In button. The full Dashboard page displays. 5. Select Settings > Advanced > Port Filtering. The Port Filtering page displays. 6. From the Port Filtering menu, select Black List. If this is the first time that you set up the blacklist, the table is empty. 7.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Allow Specific Services and Applications to Access the Internet and Block All Other Services and Applications You can set up a whitelist of services and applications that are allowed to access the Internet. All other services and applications are blocked from accessing the Internet. Note The blacklist and whitelist are mutually exclusive. You can enable either one or the other. IMPORTANT: For you to be able to set up a whitelist, the modem must be connected to the Internet.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 a. In the Label field, enter a name for the service or application. b. In the Port field, enter the port number that is associated with the service or application. c. From the Protocol menu, select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application. d. Click the + button. The device is added to the White List table. 8. To add another service or application to the White List table, repeat Step 7. 9. Click the Submit button. Your settings are saved.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 6. From the Port Filtering menu, select Black List. 7. To remove a service or application from the table, to the right of the entry, click the x button. Your settings are saved and the modem resets to activate the new settings. Any WiFi devices that are connected to the modem are disconnected when the modem resets. The service or application that you removed from the blacklist is once again allowed to access the Internet.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 6. From the Port Filtering menu, select White List. 7. To remove a service or application from the table, to the right of the entry, click the x button. Your settings are saved and the modem resets to activate the new settings. Any WiFi devices that are connected to the modem are disconnected when the modem resets. The service or application that you removed from the whitelist is now blocked from accessing the Internet. Disable Port Filtering You can disable port filtering.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 6. From the Port Filtering menu, select None. 7. Click the Submit button. Your settings are saved and the modem resets to activate the new settings. Any WiFi devices that are connected to the modem are disconnected when the modem resets. No services or applications are blocked from accessing the Internet.
Manage the Modem and Monitor Usage and the Network 6 This chapter describes how to manage the firmware and configuration file of the modem and monitor data usage and the network.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Upgrade the Firmware of the Modem The modem’s firmware (also referred to as software) is stored in flash memory. The modem automatically checks for new firmware once a week. Firmware updates generally comprise enhancements and fixes to the functionality of the modem and modem’s web pages. If the modem detects new firmware, the modem’s web page displays an alert and options to download the update the firmware.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 a. Log back in to the modem. The Dashboard page displays. b. In the upper right corner, click the About link. The page displays details about the modem. The Firmware section displays the firmware version of the modem. Back Up and Restore the Modem Settings You can back up (save) the configuration settings of the modem to a file on your computer and restore the configuration settings from a file. (You can maintain several backup files.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Restore the Settings If you backed up the configuration settings, you can restore the settings from a file. (You can maintain several backup files.) To restore configuration settings that you backed up: 1. Launch a web browser from a device that is connected to the modem. The device can be a computer that is directly connected to the modem or a client from a router that is connected to the modem. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter http://192.168.5.1.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 After you reset the modem to factory default settings, the password is the one that is shown on the modem label, the LAN IP address is 192.168.5.1, and Router mode is enabled. For a list of factory default settings, see Factory Default Settings on page 84. Use the Reset Button CAUTION: This process erases all settings that you configured in the modem. To reset the modem to factory default settings with the Reset button: 1.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 5. Select Settings > General > Software and Reset. 6. In the Factory Reset section, click the Reset button. The configuration is reset to factory default settings. When the restoration is complete, the modem restarts. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the restoration. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the modem.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Set a Plan Limit for the Data Counter You can set a plan limit for the modem’s data counter. A plan limit enables the modem to generate SMS alert messages to warn you about your data usage (see Set Up SMS Alert Messages on page 60). The amount of data that you enter is for tracking only and does not affect the actual data that is billed by your mobile broadband provider. To set a plan limit for the data counter: 1.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Change the Billing Cycle Counter or Reset the Data Counter You can change the start date of the billing cycle counter to a day other than the first day of the month and you can reset the data counter. The start date of the billing cycle counter is for display only and changing it does not change the actual billing cycle of your mobile broadband provider. To change the start date of the billing cycle counter or to reset the data counter: 1.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 3. If you did not select the Remember me check box when you logged in previously, enter the modem password in the Sign In field. See the modem label for the default password. 4. Click the Sign In button. The full Dashboard page displays. On the left, below the menu, the following information displays: • Signal strength. Five bars indicate the strongest signal. One bar indicates the weakest signal. • Service provider.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 View Account Details and Other Details About Your Modem You can view details about your modem such as the mobile number, IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity), firmware version and related information, and so on. To view details about your modem: 1. Launch a web browser from a device that is connected to the modem. The device can be a computer that is directly connected to the modem or a client from a router that is connected to the modem. 2.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 The displayed details are self-explanatory, except for the following information in the Account Details section: • • Information that is associated with the SIM card: - IMSI. International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI), used to identify the subscriber account (that is, the SIM card) on the network. - ICCID. Integrated Circuit Card Identifier (ICCID). This is the serial number of the SIM card. Information that is associated with the modem: - IMEI.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 The full Dashboard page displays. 5. Select Settings > Mobile > Status Details. The information that is displayed on this page is not described in this manual. If you experience mobile broadband service problems, this information might be requested by NETGEAR support or by the support team of your mobile broadband service provider.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 • [ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ] is the factory serial number (FSN), which consists of 13 characters. For example, 4PX123AB1234C. • [Text] is the actual message content. For example, software update is available. An example of an SMS alerts message is: 003 LB1110 4PX123AB1234C software update is available. To set up SMS alerts: 1. Launch a web browser from a device that is connected to the modem.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 • Software Update Available. The modem detects that new firmware is available. • 3G/4G LTE Data Limit Warning. The configured mobile broadband data limit is about to be exceeded. • 3G/4G LTE Data Limit Exceeded. The configured mobile broadband data limit was exceeded. Note For information about setting data limits, see Set a Plan Limit for the Data Counter on page 55.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 The full Dashboard page displays. The Enable Data Alerts check box and slider display only after you specify a plan limit for the data counter. 5. Make sure that the Enable Data Alerts check box is selected. By default, the Enable Data Alerts check box is selected. 6. Move the slider to set the percentage of the data that is still available on your plan limit. The percentage displays next to the Enable Data Alerts check box. Your settings are saved.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 3. If you did not select the Remember me check box when you logged in previously, enter the modem password in the Sign In field. See the modem label for the default password. 4. Click the Sign In button. The full Dashboard page displays. Alerts display in the Alerts section at the top of the page. 5. Follow the instructions in each alert to address the conditions that caused it to display.
Manage SMS Messages This chapter describes how to manage SMS messages.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Manage Incoming SMS Messages The modem notifies you of unread SMS messages by showing a number next to the Messaging link on the main menu. You can view these messages and delete messages that you no longer need. To view and delete a message: 1. Launch a web browser from a device that is connected to the modem. The device can be a computer that is directly connected to the modem or a client from a router that is connected to the modem. 2.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Send an SMS Message You can send a short SMS message of up to 70 characters directly from the modem. To send an SMS message: 1. Launch a web browser from a device that is connected to the modem. The device can be a computer that is directly connected to the modem or a client from a router that is connected to the modem. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter http://192.168.5.1. The limited Dashboard page displays. 3.
Frequently Asked Questions This chapter provides answers to questions that might come up about your modem.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 What do I do when I can’t connect a device to the modem? If you are experiencing problems connecting to the modem, try the following suggestions: • Disconnect your device from the modem. • Turn off your modem, wait 10 seconds, and turn on your modem. • Restart your device. • Wait for the modem to connect to the network before you connect the Ethernet cable to your device. • Turn off or temporarily disable any security programs or firewalls on your device.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Can I connect multiple LAN devices to the modem? By connecting the modem to an Ethernet switch or hub, you can connect multiple Ethernet devices such as printers, credit card terminals, and computers to the modem. In such a configuration, the modem must function in Router mode (which it does by default) so that Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled and the built-in Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server can assign a LAN IP address to each Ethernet device.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 How do I find my computer’s IP address? The steps for finding your computer’s IP address depend on the operating system. If your device runs an operating system that is not listed here, see the appropriate operating system documentation. Table 4. Find your computer’s IP address Operating System Task Description Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 To find the IP address on a Windows 7 device: 1. Select Start > Run. The Run window opens. 2.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Table 4. Find your computer’s IP address (Continued) Operating System Task Description MAC Other To find the IP address on a Mac OS X device: 1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences > Network. The network settings display. 2. Select the Ethernet adapter. The IP address is displayed in the right pane. To find the IP address on devices running other operating systems, refer to the user documentation for your operating system or computer.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Table 5. Find a device’s MAC address Operating System Task Description Windows 7 Windows 8 To find the MAC address on a Windows 7 device: 1. Select Start > Run. The Run window opens. 2. Enter cmd or command and click the OK button. The Command Prompt window opens. 3. At the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all and press Enter. For an Ethernet connection, the MAC address (physical address) might be listed in the Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection section. 4.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Table 5. Find a device’s MAC address (Continued) Operating System Task Description Windows 10 MAC To find the MAC address on a Windows 10 device: 1. In the Task bar, click the Search field. 2. Enter Command Prompt. 3. In the search results, click Command Prompt. The Command Prompt window opens. 4. At the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all and press Enter.
Alerts and Troubleshooting 9 This chapter provides suggestions for troubleshooting problems that might arise when you are using your modem. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at netgear.com/support for more product information and contact information.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Alert Messages The modem can display alerts to advise you of device status changes. The following table describes alerts that might display. For information about how to view alerts, see View Alerts on page 63. Table 6. Alert messages Alert Message or Code Description or Solution SIM card alerts SIM Not Installed Ensure that the micro SIM card is installed correctly. See Install the Micro SIM Card on page 8.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 1. When power is first applied, the Power LED 2. After approximately 12 seconds, the LAN LED bar lights solid amber. bar lights solid green and then goes off again. 3. After approximately 15 seconds, the following occurs: • If the Gigabit Ethernet port is connected to a device over an Ethernet cable, the LAN LED bar lights solid green.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Power LED Bar Blinks Amber Fast and an Individual Signal and Strength LED Bar Lights Solid Green If the Power LED bar blinks amber fast and an individual signal strength bar lights solid green while others are off, one of the conditions that is described in the following table occurred. Bar 1 is the shortest and leftmost bar. Bar 5 is the tallest and rightmost bar. Table 9.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 You Cannot Log In to the Modem If you are unable to log in to the modem’s web pages from a device that is connected to the modem, check the following: • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the modem (see LAN LED Is Off on page 78). • Make sure that Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX is enabled in your browser. If you are using Internet Explorer, click the Refresh button to be sure that the Java applet is loaded.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Unless the modem was assigned a static IP address, the modem requests an IP address from the mobile broadband service provider. You can determine whether the request was successful (see View Account Details and Other Details About Your Modem on page 58). If the IP address is shown as 0.0.0.0, the modem did not obtain an IP address from the mobile broadband service provider.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Test the LAN Path to Your Modem You can ping the modem from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your modem is set up correctly. To ping the modem from a Windows computer: 1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2. In the field provided, enter ping followed by the IP address of the modem, as in this example: ping 192.168.5.1 3. Click the OK button.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 to the modem. In this case, inform your service provider that you bought a new network device, and ask them to use the modem’s MAC address.
Default Settings and Specifications The appendix contains the following sections: • Factory Default Settings on page 84 • Technical and Environmental Specifications on page 85 83 A
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Factory Default Settings You can reset the modem to the factory default settings, which are shown in the following table. For more information about resetting the modem to its factory default settings, see Return the Modem to Its Factory Default Settings on page 52. Table 10. LB1120 and LB1121 modem factory default settings Feature Default Settings Login User login URL http://192.168.5.1 Admin user name The modem does not require an admin user name.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Table 10. LB1120 and LB1121 modem factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default Settings Messaging Incoming SMS messaging Enabled Technical and Environmental Specifications Table 11. LB1120 and LB1121 modem specifications Feature Description Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, DNS relay, NAT (many-to-one), TFTP client, VPN pass-through, DNS Power adapter Input 200–240V, 50/60 Hz Output 12 VDC @ 1.0A Dimensions and weight 4.7 by 3.9 by 1.2 in.
Wall-Mount the Modem B This appendix describes how to wall-mount the modem.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Position Your Modem Use the Signal Strength LED bars on the top panel to position the modem for best signal strength in relation to the mobile broadband network. Also for best results, place your modem according to the following guidelines: • Place your modem close to a window but avoiding direct sunlight. A window location gives the best conditions for receiving a strong 4G LTE signal.
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 Mount Your Modem To wall-mount the modem: 1. Drill holes in the wall where you want to wall-mount the modem. 2. Install wall anchors in the holes. 3. Use pan head Phillips wood screws, 3.5 x 20 mm (diameter x length, European) or No. 6 type screws, 1 inch long (U.S.).
LTE Modem LB1120 and LB1121 4. Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 1/8 inch (3 mm) of each screw exposed. 5. Attach the modem to the screws and secure it into place.
