User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Vehicle 4G LTE Cellular Wireless Gateway with 5-Port 10/100TX VCG-1500WG-LTE 1
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Trademarks Copyright © PLANET Technology Corp. 2018. Contents are subject to revision without prior notice. PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET Technology Corp. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 Packet Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 6 1.2 Product Description ..................................................................................................................................... 7 1.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 4.6 Dynamic Domain Name Server (DDNS) Configuration ........................................................................... 28 4.6.1 PLANET DDNS ............................................................................................................................................ 29 4.7 Keep Alive ................................................................................................................................................... 32 5.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 8.1 Activation Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 59 8.2 Bandwidth Management ............................................................................................................................ 62 8.3 Connecting Device (MAC Address Binding) ........................................................................................... 63 8.4 Other Configurations .
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing PLANET Vehicle 4G LTE Cellular Gateway. Please refer to the table list below for the models used in Europe and the U.S.: 4G LTE Wi-Fi Model Name FDD TDD VCG-1500WG-LTE-EU B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20 B38/B40/B41 ETSI VCG-1500WG-LTE-US B1-5/7/8/13/17-20 - FCC “Vehicle Gateway” is used as an alternative name in this user’s manual. 1.1 Packet Contents Open the box of the Vehicle Gateway and carefully unpack it.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 1.2 Product Description Internet of Vehicles via 4G LTE Vehicle Gateway PLANET VCG-1500WG-LTE is a reliable, secure and high-bandwidth communications Vehicle Gateway for demanding mobile applications and IoV deployments. It features 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution), wireless AP, five Ethernet ports (4 LAN and 1 WAN), GPS, VPN technology and bandwidth management bundled in a mountable metal case to establish a public network connection and allow passengers to access Internet.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE User-friendly and Secure Management For efficient management, the VCG-1500WG-LTE is equipped with console, web and Wifidog management interfaces. With the built-in web-based management interface, the VCG-1500WG-LTE offers an easy-to-use, platform independent management and configuration facility. The VCG-1500WG-LTE supports Wifidog and it can be managed via the CMS for remote management and Wi-Fi advertising.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 1.3 How to Use This Manual This User Manual is structured as follows: Section 2, INSTALLATION The section explains the functions of the Vehicle Gateway and how to physically install the Vehicle Gateway. Section 3, QUICK CONFIGURATION The section contains the procedure of installing hardware and accessing the Web UI. Section 4, BASIC CONFIGURATION The section explains how to manage the Vehicle Gateway by Web interface.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 1.4 Product Features Physical Port ■ 4 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 LAN ports, auto-negotiation, auto MDI/MDI-X ■ 1 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 WAN port, auto-negotiation, auto MDI/MDI-X ■ 1 4G LTE 2.3 dBi antenna ■ 2 2.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Management ■ Gateway management interfaces - Console/Telnet Command Line interface - Web management ■ Gateway Maintenance - Firmware upload via HTTP, and TFTP - Restore or Reset button for reset to factory default - Dual images ■ SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) ■ System log ■ System tool, such as ping and trace ■ Configuration backup and restore ■ Supports CMS and Wifidog for remote management, and Wi-Fi advertising 11
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 1.5 Product Specifications Product VCG-1500WG-LTE Hardware Specifications Copper Ports 4 LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 auto-MDI/MDI-X ports 1 WAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 auto-MDI/MDI-X port Console 1 x RS232-to-RJ45 serial port (115200, 8, N, 1) SIM Interface 1 SIM card slot with mini SIM card tray Cellular Antenna 1 2dBi external antenna with SMA connector for LTE Wi-Fi Antenna 2 2dBi external antennas with SMA connectors for 2.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Data Rate Up to 300Mbps Up to 150 meters Transmission Distance *The estimated transmission distance is based on the theory.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 2. INSTALLATION This section describes the hardware features and installation of the Vehicle Gateway. For easier management and control of the Vehicle Gateway, familiarize yourself with its display indicators and ports. Front panel illustrations in this chapter display the unit LED indicators. Before connecting any network device to the Vehicle Gateway, please read this chapter completely. 2.1 Hardware Description 2.1.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Reset Button On the rear of the VCG-1500WG-LTE, the reset button is designed to reset the Vehicle Gateway to factory default. Figure 2-3 Reset Button of VCG-1500WG-LTE Reset Button Function Reset the Vehicle Gateway to Factory Default configuration. Vehicle Gateway will then reboot and load the default settings shown below: > 5 sec: Factory Default Default username: admin Default password: admin Default IP address: 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 2.1.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 2.1.3 Power Inputs The 4-pin power connector on the rear panel of Vehicle Gateway is used for one DC power input. The power input range is from 6 to 32V DC. In the power kit, VCG-1500WG-LTE provides one power adapter and one power cable with 4-pin female power jack. Please follow the steps below to insert the power wire. 1. Plug the 4-pin female power jack of the power cable into the power connector. Figure 2-4: Plugging in the Power Input 2.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 2.1.4 SIM Card Installation 1. SIM Card Drawer and Eject Button Figure 2-6: SIM Card Slot and Ejector 2. Inserting and Removing SIM Card (1) (2) (3) (4) Before inserting or removing the SIM card, ensure that the power has been turned off and the power connector has been removed from Vehicle Gateway. Press the ejector button with a paper clip or suitable tool to eject the SIM card from the drawer.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 2.1.5 Antenna Installation After SIM card installation, please connect 4G antenna, GPS antenna and Wi-Fi antennas to connectors and ensure these antennas are fixed properly. Without installing antennas, it will affect the performance or can not receive the signal. 2.1.6 RJ45-DB9F Instruction This Gateway supports RS232 asynchronous communication serial interface and adopts RJ45. Serial interface is mainly used to configure control or configured to be DTU function.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 2.2 Mounting Installation This section describes how to install your Vehicle Gateway and make connections to the Vehicle Gateway. To install your Vehicle Gateway on a desktop or shelf, simply complete the following steps. Step 1: Screw the brackets on the Vehicle Gateway. Step 2: Place the Vehicle Gateway in the car where you need to install it, and then lock the screws.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 3. QUICK CONFIGURATION This chapter explains the procedure that you can install and configure the Gateway in a short time. Besides, it also contains information about port connection options. 3.1 Inserting SIM Card into Gateway’s SIM Card Slot 3.2 Connecting Antennas 3.3 Connecting LAN 2 Port of Gateway with PC Please connect the gateway and PC to the same switch. The default IP address of LAN 2 port is 192.168.1.1 and the port number is 9999.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE LED Color Status PWR Red Solid Light WiFi Blue Solid Light 3G/4G Blue Solid Light Internet Blue Solid Light Figure 3-5-1 LED Status Figure 3-5-2 System Status 21
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 4. BASIC CONFIGURATION This section introduces the configuration and functions of the Web-based management. 4.1 WAN Configuration Gateway dial-up configuration is the basic parameter of connecting wireless network. Figure 4-1-1 Main Page Object Description Calling Center Number, Usually the information is default setting (refer to Appendix 5). Usually it doesn’t need to Access Point Name, revise it.
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User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 4.2 PPPoE Configuration PPPOE is the short name of point-to-point protocol over Ethernet, and it can make Ethernet host connect with remote access concentrator by a simple bridge equipment Figure 4-2-1 PPPoE Object Description User Name User name access to public network, supplied by ISP PIN Code Password access to public network, supplied by ISP 4.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Object Description Local Interface 1 (LAN1) Multiplex with WAN -- It can be used to connect with LAN if without using PPPOE IP Address The default setting of the IP address of the gateway LAN1 interface is 192.168.0.1 Subnet Mask Set Subnet Mask corresponding local IP address Local Interface 2 (LAN2) Used to connect with Wi-Fi and 4-port LAN IP Address The default setting of the IP address of the gateway Wi-Fi and LAN1-4 interface is 192.168.1.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 4.4 Wi-Fi Configuration Figure 4-4-1 Wi-Fi The page includes the following fields: Object Description Sign the wireless network name. It supports a maximum of 32 characters which is default SSID for theVCG-1500WG-LTE. We suggest revise it to avoid conflict with our company’s other products. Region Display the standard which this deivce works Select this device working channel.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE WPA-PSK Encryption Encryption Mode: It supports TKIP, AES, and TKIP/AES. Passphase: The length of the encryption key is 8 to 63 characters. WPA2-PSK Encryption Encryption Mode: It supports TKIP, AES, and TKIP/AES. Passphase: The length of the encryption key is 8 to 63 characters.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 4.5 DHCPD Configuration DHCP is Dynamic Host Control Protocol. It can assign IP address to computers in the LAN automatically. For customers, it is not easy to set TCP/IP protocol parameters to all LAN computers. There are IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS server and so on. Problems can be solved easily by using DHCP. The system default is open. If customer doesn’t use DHCPD service, please close this selection.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Figure 4-6-1 DDNS 4.6.1 PLANET DDNS In order to properly configure the DDNS service function, please register a free DDNS domain name and account from PLANET DDNS first. Go to http://www.plnaetddns.com from the browser to do so. Figure 4-6-1-1 PLANETDDNS Website Fill in the necessary fields as illustrated below. The page will check whether or not another user has used the host name you entered as soon as you click the “Submit” button.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Figure 4-6-1-2 Domain Registration Figure 4-6-1-3 PLANETDDNS Domain added Go back to the gateway’s DDNS service configuration page under “Basic”.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Figure 4-6-1-4 PLANETDDNS Configuration 31
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 4.7 Keep Alive Keeping Online function is used to check wireless gateway online status, this function checks periodically and automatically data channel between gateway and wireless network whether normal or not. If it is found to be off-line, software will re-dial automatically and intelligently, so that the device can always be online to make sure data channel smooth. Wireless gateway supplies 4 kinds of online checking modes; customer can select one or more kinds.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE and off-line frequently. Wireless gateway checks destination IP address and port through TCP syn packet periodically. When the destination IP address device doesn’t respond, wireless gateway considers communication line is disconnected already. Wireless gateway will release the original link, then dial-up again automatically, till communication link is smooth.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 5. ADVANCED CONFIGURATION 5.1 IP Table Filter It is mainly used to filter wireless network data transmitting and receiving to prevent illegal and invalid data from gateway. It admits and refuses computers with LAN connected with gateway to get access to WAN, or admits and refuses WAN to get access to LAN connected with gateway.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 5.1.1 IP Filter Rule Configuration To realize IP address filtering rules by appointing, revising and deleting. Object Description Rule Name It is limited to use characters 0-9, a-z, and A-Z. Repeating the name is not possible. LAN IP The gateway connected LAN IP address LAN Ports The valid value of the LAN IP host address is 0~65535; please input from small to large. WAN IP Data packet destination IP address.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Name：enableipfilter01 LAN IP: 192.168.1.23 WAN IP: 121.204.201.13 Protocol: all Direction: IN Interface: PPP0 4. Explanation and Introduction After this rule is built, gateway will start IP address filtering function. According to running rule “Discard packet matching following rule”, gateway discards all protocol data packets (select “ALL”) from WAN “121.204.201.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE This example parameter: Name: enableipfilter02 LAN IP: 192.168.1.23 WAN IP: 121.204.201.13 Protocol: all Direction: IN/OUT Interface: PPP0 Click “Submit” to save. 4、Explanation and Instruction After this rule is built, gateway will start IP address filtering function. According to running rule “Receive packet matching following rule”, gateway forbids all data packet to go through, but only allows protocol data packets (select “ALL”) from WAN “121.204.201.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Example 1: 1、If select “setup MAC address filtering” 2、Running rule select: “discard packet matching following fule ” 3、Input“00:00:23:34:45:56”in MAC. So gateway will discard all data packets of the MAC address “00:00:23:34:45:56”, meanwhile it permits all data packets whose MAC address is not“00:00:23:34:45:56” to go through.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 5.2 NAT/DMZ Configuration NAT (Network Address Translation) is a technology which translates LAN IP address into a legal network IP through different ports. Mode 1: NAT According to the appointed rule, it can translate data from WAN into an appointed LAN IP address or port. Object Description Rule Name It is limited to use characters 0-9, a-z and A-Z. Repeating the same name is not possible. WAN Start Port WAN data packet TCP/UDP start port value.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Click “Apply”to save. 5.3 Router Configuration Setup system static router setting and display system router information. System default router is to send all data to public internet. If user wants to visit an appointed network, please add router by hand. Figure 5-3-1 Route Object Description Name It is limited to use characters 0-9, a-z and A-Z. Repeating the same name is not possible.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Figure 5-3-2 Topology Introduction: There are three 192.168.1.0/24，192.168.3.0/24，192.168.2.0/24 networks. 192.168.1.2 is the gateway Ethernet LAN1-4 IP address. 110.91.69.133 is the ISP assigned PPP0 IP address when gateway dial-up is made. 192.168.2.8 is the occurred PPP1 tunnel IP address when gateway connects with server to build VPN tunnel. 172.16.0.1 is the VPN server ETH0 IP. 121.204.199.230 is the VPN server public IP. 192.168.2.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Figure 5-3-3 Add Route 192.168.3.0 connects with gateway LAN1-4, so interface needs to select br0. This function is to send data of gateway destination IP address 192.168.3.0/24 from outside to br0 interface to realize sending data packet to 192.168.3.0. Figure 5-3-4 Modify Route This routing function is: data packet sent to wireless gateway, if destination IP address is 172.16.0.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Figure 5-4-1-1 GRE Configuration （Note: first to ensure that both ends of the established GRE can obtain the public IP address by dialing.） Object Description Name It is limited to use characters 0-9, a-z and A-Z. Repeating the same name is not possible. Remote IP Remote public network IP Remote Subnet Format is 192.168.1.0/24. Interface IP address The appointed virtual interface IP address.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Object Description Server IP Server IP or domain name Remote Subnet, Remote Server LAN information Subnet Mask Username/Password User name and password connected to server Protocol PPTP finishes ppp password validation format. There is the following authentication way Adopt Pap, which user name and password are plain text transmitted, and the safety Pap level is low. adopt Chap Chap MS-Chap: adopt MS-Chap.
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User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE when single key leaks Debug: Enable debug information NAT Traversal: If this gateway doesn’t connect with public network directly, but transmit through IP original address, please use “NAT Traversal” Authentication: Pre-shared Key mode and Certificates X509 mode Cipher: DES, 3DES, AES and AES128 Hash: SHA1 and MD5 DH group: Group1, Group2, Group5, Group14, Group15, Group16, Group17 and Group18 SA lifetime (s): phase negotiation valid time Key: when Pre-shared Key，it is shared
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Figure 5-4-4-1 L2TP Configuration Object Description Server Address Server IP or domain name Remote Subnet, Remote Subnet information of server side Subnet Mask Username/Password LAC account and password Tunnel ID/ LNS account and password Tunnel Password 47
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 6. System Management 6.1 Time Management Manage the real-time clock of this device, supporting hand-setting and network time synchronization. Set Time Manually Figure 6-1-1 Time Configuration Select “Manually”, then choose the year, month, day, hour, minute and second to set. Click “Apply” to finish set time system directly. SNTP Figure 6-1-2 SNTP Configuration Select “SNTP”, the pre-settings are 3 international common time servers.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Figure 6-2-1 User Management User can revise the password from here. When revising the password, please input “login Username “at first, then input “old password”, after that, input “new password”, and next, input “confirm password”, and click “submit” to save new password. 6.3 System Status On the web, it displays the current system software version, WAN information, VPN information, DDNS (shows after starting DDNS), login status and information.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 6.4 Software Upgrade Configure, manage and update the system, and after that the system will be reset to default.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Figure 6-5-1 System Debug Object Description Router Output the basic information of system, including dial-up information DTU Output DTU debugging of gateway DDNS Output DDNS debugging of gateway PPTP Output PPTP debugging of gateway L2TP Output L2TP debugging of gateway SNTP Output Internet Time debugging of gateway Web Output Web debugging of gateway Select the corresponding function debugging and submit it, system will be restarted.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 7. Internet Access Management 7.1 Captive Portal Local push function is mainly used for pushing advertisement page link when using gateways access to the Internet. The users can define the advertising pages link, advertising push polling time and the time-frequency. Turn on this feature when users are in a networked process.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 7.2 Wifidog Configure Wifidog function is used for web authentication, when users connect to a wireless hotspot, requesting to send the data. It will first open the authentication page under the path of configured authentication server address to allow users to authenticate after the authentication succeeded. Then users can access Internet.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Authentication Server The port number used by the server Port Authentication server The server authentication path; the two path sides to be added with '/'. path Wifidog unshielded domain address, rule format is FirewallRule which allows tcp to XXX. It is generally used for server using some tools such as QQ, WeChat and other Domain whitelist third-party tools to authenticate.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Object Description Rule name Mark restricted rules’ name IP range Limit IP segment Protocol Type Select the type of protocol to be filtered. (video, music, download, etc.) Direction of the packet Select the data source to be filtered, IN, OUT, IN / OUT Strategy The strategy for data processing of matched rule, accept or prohibit 7.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Figure 7-5-1 Battery Power Configuration Object Description Battery backup time The power supply duration after AC is cut off Note: The battery supply voltage must be less than AC power supply voltage. 7.6 GPS Function GPS function is to configure GPS data center address and port, enabling SNMP function. GPS data will be sent to the SNMP server.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Figure 7-6-1 GPS Configuration Object Description Enable Enable GPS function Disable Disable GPS function Center address and port set center address and port TCP TCP protocol which interacts with data center UDP UDP protocol which interacts with data center Yes Initiative to report GPS data to a central address No Not initiative to report the GPS data to a central address Device ID The user-defined gateway’s mark Custom registration the user-defined regist
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Get Time: AT + TIME: Re: Time = 125959; (12 H 59 M 59 S; Note: GPS reception time is world time, users need to convert it into local time according to their own time zone, such as China in the East eight zone, world time +8 hours). Get Data Status: AT + STATUS: Re: Status = A; (A positioning data valid, V position data is invalid). Get relative speed: AT + SPEED: Re: Speed = 1.13; (rate is 1.13 nm / hr). Get altitude: AT + ALTITUDE: Re: Altitude = 58.2; (Altitude is 58.2m).
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 8. Other Configrations 8.1 Activation Mode Figure 8-1-1 Activation Mode Object Description Automatic modem Device enters into auto dial-up status after power on. It is a factory default setting Wake up by phone (the mobile number is SIM card number that is inserted on gateway). Phone mode In this mode, gateway didn’t dial-up after power on. When there is a call, gateway dial-up is made after checking the ringing.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Note: If selecting “Idle Time” only, without “force offline”, please confirm whether “keeping online” rule has no data transmitting and receiving within “Idle Time” Gateway executes command after receiving SMS (it will receive SMS only when SMS Mode gateway hasn’t dialed up to be online). When “force offline” is not chosen, Idle Time is a period of time value after wireless gateway transmits and receives data packet.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE every hour: Set gateway online and offline time scope of the certain period every hour. Note: need to confirm whether system time is correct or not It is with the functions of SMS, PHONE and DATA wakeup. Once one is valid, it can wake up the gateway Note: 1.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Parameter：none Format：SMSPASSWD: xxxxxx (password): ACTMODE:AUTO Function：Device revised to be phone activation mode. Active gateway to be online by phone Command：RING Parameter：none Format：SMSPASSWD: xxxxxx (password):ACTMODE:RING Function：Device revised to be SMS activation mode. Activate gateway to be online by SMS Command：SMS Parameter：none Format：SMSPASSWD: xxxxxx (password):ACTMODE:SMS Function：Device revised to be DATA activation mode.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Figure 8-2-1 QoS Management Object Description It is limited to use characters 0-9, a-z and A-Z, and tautonymy is not allowed, as the Name identification of distinguishing the multi-rules IP Limit IP address scope Upstream Max. upstream bandwidth. Downstream Max. downstream bandwidth 8.3 Connecting Device (MAC Address Binding) Realize MAC address binding to the connected devices to avoid ARP cheating and attack.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Figure 8-3-1 Connected Client Status 8.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Object Description Revise web port, and the default is 81. If revised to be 8080, it needs to log in gateway Web port configuration: http://gateway IP: 8080 If start and make LAN host computer DNS address points gateway, then all LAN host Advance DNS service computer domain name requests of gateway are sent to DNS server appointed by the device by force (please check system status “first DNS/standby DNS”).
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE 8.6 DTU Configuration The series port of wireless gateway (COM/LINE port) is used to configure gateway parameters or restore to default factory setting. It is used to configure data channel to realize DTU data communication. If control port COM/LINE is used as DTU series port, it needs to enable “DTU”. The following is the explanation of DTU parameter configuration to use COM/LINE port as DTU.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE Set transmission mode. There are TCP work mode and UDP work mode. Default is TCP Work Mode protocol. Set up working Baud rate of serial port, scope is 110~230400BPS. Please set that baud Baud Rate rate to the same as that of user side equipment. Otherwise, series port can’t communicate. Set working data bits of serial port, and the value can be 7 and 8. Please set that data Data Bits bits to the same as that of user side equipment.
User’s Manual of VCG-1500WG-LTE increasing. It also can’t be too large, if so, device can be detected after being offline for a long time.
