User Manual

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Chapter 3
Operation
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This chapter describes operation and basic setup, primarily for M2M use.
For information on configuration with the web interface, see Configuration with web
interface on page 38.
This chapter describes:
• Local or remote control
• To access the terminal using AT commands
• To access the terminal from a remote location
• Security setup
• To control data connections (PDP contexts)
• Power-saving
• Remote software upgrade
• File transfer
• Status of the EXPLORER 540
For information on functions that are not available with an M2M subscription but only with a
standard BGAN subscription, see BGAN non-M2M functions on page 108.
Local or remote control
The EXPLORER 540 can be controlled both locally using the LAN interface and from a remote
location over the BGAN network. For M2M operation, remote control is essential, since the
EXPLORER 540 is most likely installed in a remote location where local human access is rare and
maybe difficult.
Note that different levels of access control apply to different means of access. See Security
setup on page 27.
You have the following options:
Local control:
• web interface: Connect a computer to the LAN interface and use a browser to access the
built-in web interface. See Configuration with web interface on page 38.
• AT-commands: Connect a computer to the LAN interface and use a terminal program to
send commands to the EXPLORER 540 or connect other equipment capable of issuing AT
commands to the EXPLORER 540 (e.g. in an M2M application). See To access the terminal
using AT commands on page 19.