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| − | '''''Note: these instructions are for DFN camera systems equipped with blue PCB modem adaptor board (see images below). For DFN observatories with green PCB modem adaptor board please refer to [[DFN Modem Installation - Green card]].'''''
| + | DFNEXT camera system installed near Boorowa, NSW, Australia |
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| − | 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.
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| − | 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 [[Getting Help|DFN Camera Help]]. You will also need a 2FF ("standard") sized SIM with an active data plan.
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| − | The recommended modems are the [https://www.sierrawireless.com/-/media/iot/pdf/datasheets/sierrawireless_airprime_mc_series_datasheet.pdf Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC Series] MC7455 (for the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa) and the MC7430 (for Asia Pacific including Australia). It is also a good idea to verify that the selected modem will support the frequencies/bands used by your operator in the area.
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| − | = Installation Steps =
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| − | 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.
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| − | [[File:Modem cable connector.jpg|none|thumb|Connect the modem USB cable to the modem.|640x640px]]
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| − | [[File:Insert modem.jpg|none|thumb|Insert the modem into the adaptor board.|640x640px]]
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| − | [[File:Fasten modem.jpg|none|thumb|Press modem down and fasten with the two small screws.|640x640px]]
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| − | [[File:Insert sim.jpg|none|thumb|Insert the 2FF sized SIM into the spring loaded SIM card slot in the modem adaptor board.|640x640px]]
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| − | [[File:Modem bracket.jpg|none|thumb|Take the modem bracket and two large screws.|640x640px]]
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| − | [[File:Screw in modem bracket.jpg|none|thumb|Fasten the modem bracket using the two large screws and the threaded holes below the PCB.|640x640px]]
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| − | [[File:Slide bracket to the right.jpg|none|thumb|Ensure the bracket is installed as far to the right as possible to allow the connector to clear the PCB standoff above the modem bracket.|640x640px]]
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| − | [[File:Bend usb cable using hot air gun.jpg|none|thumb|Use a hot air gun to bend the external USB connector cable out of the way of the modem.|640x640px]]
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| − | [[File:Install modem with connector under pcb.jpg|none|thumb|Lift one side of the PCB to clear the modem's USB connector which should face upwards.|640x640px]]
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| − | [[File:Installed modem.jpg|none|thumb|Firmly slide the modem into the bracket ensuring it reaches the bottom. (The slots in the bracket may require some filing.)|640x640px]]
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| − | [[File:Attach gsm antenna pigtail to main antenna port.jpg|none|thumb|Attach the short GSM antenna pigtail to the main antenna port on the modem using your fingers or some needle-nose pliers.|640x640px]]
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| − | [[File:Rf cable connected.jpg|none|thumb|Ensure the U.FL connector is seated correctly.|640x640px]]
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| − | [[File:Connect usb cable to pc.jpg|none|thumb|Tuck the excess USB cable under the PCB and connect the USB header connector to the PC.|640x640px]]
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| − | [[File:Connected usb cables.jpg|none|thumb|Ensure that the USB header connector is well seated and that the adjacent connectors have not been knocked out.|640x640px]]
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| − | = Network configuration =
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| − | Make sure the networking is configured correctly for a specific modem type and operator.
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| − | Please contact your service provider for details like AP name (example: "telstra.m2m" for Australian Telstra M2M plans), Password, Username and Phone (number) to dial.
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| − | The [[Mobile network configuration]] in the observatory PC operating system has moved to a separate wiki page.
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