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Revision as of 18:44, 8 January 2019

The DFNEXT observatories usually ship without modems as many of them are deployed with WiFi or Ethernet connectivity and different areas of the world require different modems.

If you wish to network your DFNEXT observatory via mobile broadband instead of WiFi or Ethernet you need to source a modem and request a modem installation care package from DFN Camera Help.

The recommended modems are the Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC Series MC7455 (for the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa) and the MC7430 (for Asia Pacific including Australia).

Installation Steps

Once you have the modem, installation care package (containing the modem adaptor board, USB cable, modem bracket and screws) and a SIM card, you can install the modem by following the steps bellow.

Connect the modem USB cable to the modem.
Insert the modem into the adaptor board.
Press modem down and fasten with the two small screws.
Take the modem bracket and two large screws.
Fasten the modem bracket using the two large screws and the threaded holes below the PCB.
Ensure the bracket is installed as far to the right as possible to allow the connector to clear the PCB stand off above the modem bracket.