This guide will take you through the installation of the Gateway Connect in a setup where Internet access is provided by the Gateway's internal router.
High-level takeaways
- This is the default setup of the Gateway Connect
- You need to bring your own SIM card
Before you start
Get a SIM card
- You have a SIM card in the Mini-SIM (2ff) form factor
- You know the APN settings of your SIM card provider
- You ensured that no SIM lock is setup for this SIM card
To configure the Gateway
- You have a laptop with an Ethernet port and a browser (e.g. Google Chrome)
- You have an Ethernet cable
- Ensure that no other internet connection is present in the LAN
1. Install the power supply
Install the power supply MEAN WELL MDR-60-24 according to the manufacturer's specifications:
2. Mount the antenna
Attach the antenna to the GSM connector on the Gateway. If you're using an antenna with GPS signal, connect the second SMA connector to the GPS connector.
3. Insert the SIM Card
There are two slots for SIM cards and a slot for a micro SD card on the back of the Gateway. The upper slot / Sim 1 is for a Mini-SIM (2ff), while the lower slot / Sim 2 is for a Micro-SIM (3ff).
Only the slot for a Mini-SIM (2ff) is supported - Sim 1 by default.
Insert the SIM card into the top slot until it clicks into place. If necessary, use a flat tool like a screwdriver to insert the SIM card.
4. Connect the power supply
Connect the power supply to the connector labeled with + and -. Don't mix up the polarity!
The Gateway is equipped with reverse polarity protection, but will remain inactive, if the polarity is incorrect.
5. Check the network status
After turning on the power supply, the Gateway will start the initialization phase, which takes about 5 seconds. LED A and LED B will light up, and the Power LED will remain lit. When LED A and LED B have turned off, the device is ready for operation.
| GSM Status LED | Network Connection |
| Slow blinking (short ON / long OFF) | Searching for network |
| Slow blinking (long ON / short OFF) | Registered, but no data connection |
| Fast blinking (short ON / short OFF) | Registered and active data connection |
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