Technical Product Information No. 10.02
Product/Version CamDisc HNVR 10, CamDisc SVR 4s, CamDisc SVR 10s,
CamServer 2, CamDisc SVR 4, CamDisc SVR 10, CamTel SVR 4,
CamTel SVR 10, Cam4mobile 4, Cam4mobile 10
Date March 2010
Topic TDT C1500 Router Configuration
Short description HeiTel-specific configuration of the TDT C1500 router
Download Current Firmware Version
CamDisc S R V 4s, CamDisc SVR 10s, CamServer 2:
http://www.heitel.com/en/service/upgrades/firmware/camdisc-svr-s-camserver-2
CamDisc SVR 4, CamDisc SVR 10, CamTel SVR 4, CamTel SVR 10, Cam4mobile 4, Cam4mobile 10: http://www.heitel.com/en/service/upgrades/firmware/camtel-svr-camdisc-svr-cam4mobile CamDisc HNVR: http://www.heitel.com/en/service/upgrades/firmware/camdisc-hnvr Download CamControl LITE Demo Version http://www.heitel.com/en/service/downloads/CamControl LITE Download CamControl PRO Demo Version http://www.heitel.com/en/service/downloads/CamControl PRO Contents: 1. Introduction... 2 2. Requirements... 2 3. Router Preparation... 3
3.1. Insert data card... 3
3.2. Power supply... 3
3.3. Network connection... 3
4. C1500 Router Configuration via Web Browser... 4
4.1. Creating a connection to the router... 4
4.2. Overview of Web interface... 5
4.3. Configuring PPP Connections... 6
4.4. Diagnosing connection problems... 13
4.5. Changing the network address of the LAN interface... 15
5. Transmitter Configuration (CamDisc/CamTel/CamServer/Cam4mobile)... 17
5.1. Connection settings... 17
5.2. HTconnect... 18
1.
Introduction
This technical product information is a quick start guide for the TDT 1500 router in conjunction
with mobile communications networks and HeiTel transmitters.
The TDT C1500 router offers a high level of flexibility and configurability. The base variant
always consists of an IP router for operation in GSM networks. The latest 3G transmission
procedures like UTMS, HDSPA and HSUPA provide a solid basis for operation at mobile
locations.
2.
Requirements
The following specifications are assumed:
• CamDisc/CamTel/CamServer/Cam4mobile transmitters with device firmware 1.80 or
higher
• 12 V DC power supply unit for HeiTel transmitters (8-30 V DC power supply for
Cam4mobile)
• CamControl LITE or CamControl PRO software of version 3.82 or higher as receiver
and archive access software
• TDT C1500 router series
• 12 V DC power supply for TDT C1500 router
o Nominal voltage 12 V (operating voltage range 7 - 18 V DC) o Rated current 1.2 A
• 3G/UMTS antenna
• A SIM card from the mobile network operator activated for data transfer (with dynamic
IP address)
• Access data for the network of the mobile network operator
• The relevant peripheral devices (cable, cameras, computers, etc.)
The following description is for firmware version: Release 15.6.4
(see menu Diagnose/Distribution Information)
If the firmware status is different, the menu structures can also differ.
3.
Router Preparation
3.1. Insert data card
Insert the SIM card into the SIM 2 slot inside your C1500 router.
Ensure that the SIM card used is not PIN-protected.
3.2. Power supply
Connect to the power supply in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
3.3. Network connection
The C1500 router has two network interfaces (WAN and LAN). For router configuration with a
PC or Notebook or to connect a HeiTel video system, use only the LAN network interface.
4.
C1500 Router Configuration via Web Browser
Before the C1500 router can be operated with a HeiTel system, it must be configured
appropriately.
A DHCP service is active on the router. Initial access should be via a CrossLink
connection and not within a network with other active DHCP services.
Configuration data required (delivery status):
• IP address: 192.168.0.50
• URL for Web interface: https://192.168.0.50:10000
• Username: tdt
• Password: tdt
To configure the router, proceed as follows:
4.1. Creating a connection to the router
Access to the Web interface is via SSL encrypted transfer. Web browsers usually protest that this
certificate is not trustworthy and classify the Web interface as unsafe. To gain access, depending
on the browser an exception must be created or loading continued despite the
recommendation.
After continuing to load the Web interface, the log-on page opens on which an authentication
is required. For the initial log-on the user name tdt and password tdt is expected.
4.2. Overview of Web interface
The Web interface is divided into the categories System, Networking, Diagnose and
Permanent Save:
• Under System you make router-internal settings such as time and user.
• The Networking area is the most multifaceted since the entire scope of function is
configurable here. For a mobile network connection, the area PPP Functions is used.
• The log files and status displays under Diagnose can be used to locate errors.
• Configuration changes to the router are temporary: following a restart or power failure,
default or previously stored configurations are active. To create a permanent
configuration, after entering changes under Permanent Save the function Save Config
must be accessed.
4.3. Configuring PPP Connections 4.3.1. Overview of configuration:
To set up a data connection to the mobile network provider using the router, first a PPP
Interface with APN and access data must be configured and a default route specified under
extended settings. Under Connection-Manager a static connection is created and configured
for automatic dial-up.
To check the settings, for the software there is the overview Active PPP Connections and for
the hardware GSM Modem State.
4.3.2. Step-by-step configuration:
PPP Interfaces can be configured in the Networking area under the function PPP Functions. A
PPP Interface contains the entire configuration for connection to the provider. User name and
password are stored, the connection type, e.g. GRPS or UMTS, selected or those actions
configured that are accessed following establishment of the connection, e.g. DynDNS update.
Click on the PPP Functions symbol to access the relevant function. First, a PPP Interface with
data belonging to the desired mobile network provider must be configured.
The PPP Interfaces function contains a list of existing entries. When delivered it is empty: No
PPP interfaces configured
Click Create a new PPP interface to create a new PPP Interface.
Accept the default setting PPP0 and select the option UMTS/GPRS. Click Create to open the
editing mask.
The SIM card must not be PIN-protected. The SIM 2 slot is located inside the device and is the
only one that should be used.
You now need to enter the PPP access data for the relevant provider in the editing mask.
Example: Vodafone Germany APN: web.vodafone.de Username: Password:
All other settings are to be entered as shown on the screenshot.
Once you have made these settings, complete the procedure by pressing Save.
For trouble-free Internet access, under Advanced Settings the entry Add a Defaultroute must
be changed to Yes. All other entries are standard settings.
After you click Save the previous page listing the PPP Interfaces is displayed and ppp0 must be
opened again for editing. Select here the Advanced Settings button.
Here too, close this editing mask by pressing Save.
Through the PPP Interface the router now has a path to the mobile network provider but cannot
yet connect it by itself. To do so, the Connection-Manager (see Networking/Connection-Manager Functions) is required. This is responsible for dynamic connection, i.e. connection
when required, or static connection, i.e. connection as soon as the router is started.
Click the Connection-Manager Functions symbol to access the relevant function.
Click on the Static Connections symbol to access the relevant function.
Assignment for the PPP Interface created takes place under Static Connections. Click Add to
add the preselected interface ppp0. Accept this setting by clicking Apply.
Under Connections in the Connection-Manager, the previously created connection must now
be activated. Click Add Connection to open a mask on which to create a new connection.
Under Use Interface the ppp0 interface created is selected by default. All other settings can be
accepted as they are. Create the entry by clicking Create.
Click Return to Connection-Manager to return to the overview where the connection you just
created is now displayed. Under “Activate Connection-Manager” select Yes and accept the
settings by clicking Apply Changes.
To check the PPP connection to the mobile network provider, use the function Active PPP
This function is used to check the previously made settings. If a connection was created, under
Active PPP Connections the current values for Type (connection type), Local IP (WAN IP
address of the router), Remote IP (provider IP address), State (status) and Uptime (operating
time) are displayed.
4.4. Diagnosing connection problems
Under Diagnose you will find a number of functions by which to check for errors. For a
GSM/GPRS/UMTS connection the function GSM Modem State is the means by which to ensure
that everything is okay with the mobile network connection, that signal strength is sufficient
and that registration with the provider was successful.
For analyses, system information and the router logs are available.
If a connection has been created successfully, data on the registered network is given here. The
Signal Qualitybar indicates the signal strength of the mobile network.
Click Refresh to update the display.
If the signal is too weak, relocate the router or use an external additional antenna. If not,
intermittent connectivity or considerably slower transfer speeds could result.
The LED indicators at the front provide information on the current operating status (see TDT
4.5. Changing the network address of the LAN interface The LAN interface is administered in the router as eth0.
Under Networking you will find the option Network Configuration. Click Network Interfaces to view a list of all interfaces.
Click on one of the entries to open an editing mask. To edit the IP address of the network
interface, click on eth0 to open the relevant parameter overview.
Under Interfaces Active Now the current configuration can be modified for test purposes. To
make a change permanent, it must be made under Interfaces Activated at Boot Time.
IP address, network mask and MTU can be adapted to the existing network. The IP address
adapted here is the gateway address for other devices in the network of the router.
The DHCP service active on the router can generate collisions in a network with
other DHCP services.
Further documentation and configuration options including tips can be found in the manual or
5.
Transmitter Configuration
(CamDisc/CamTel/CamServer/Cam4mobile)
5.1. Connection settings
In the Connections menu on the Network tab you must enter an IP address from the IP
address group of the C1500 router. The previously configured IP address of the router (standard
IP address 192.168.0.50) is the gateway address for the HeiTel system.
You must also enter the DNS Server of the provider. If necessary, contact your mobile network
provider to obtain the necessary information.
Example: Vodafone Germany
• DNS1: 139.7.30.125
• DNS2: 139.7.30.126
If you wish to use the DHCP function of the C1500 router and the latter was configured
correctly, instead of the connection settings given above you can also activate the Obtain an IP
address automatically (DHCP) function and if necessary also the Obtain a DNS server
address automatically function. The HeiTel system then obtains the IP address and if necessary
5.2. HTconnect
Since, generally speaking, no fixed IP addresses are assigned in UMTS networks and the
transmitter cannot therefore be reached directly, HeiTel uses the HTconnect procedure with
which the transmitter sets up an active connection to the receiving PC.
To use HTconnect under Connections/HTconnect the fixed IP address of the receiving PC
must be entered. Any port releases on the receiving side must be taken into account here.
More information on HTconnect:
http://www.heitel.com/en/products/heitel-techniques/htconnect
Technical product information on HTconnect:
http://www.heitel.com/upload/downloads/en/11-technical-product-information/pi_07_03_gb.pdf
For alarm forwarding, settings may need to be made under Connections/Phone & IP
