Installation guide¶
Typical use¶
With routers of the TK500 series you can connect devices with Ethernet, WLAN or RS-232/485 via GPRS/HSUPA/ UMTS/LTE to the Internet. To ensure security and uninterrupted access, the TK500 series supports VPN connections, enabling remote access and secure data transmission over the Internet.
Wiring diagram¶
Interface |
Description |
|---|---|
Power connection |
12-24 V DC |
Serial |
RS 232, RS 485 |
Ethernet ports |
Five 10/100Base-TX RJ45-Ports |
Antenna connection (mobile radio) |
SMA (f) |
Antenna connection (WLAN) |
SMA-R (f) |
SIM card slot |
Slot for inserting the SIM card (TK525L-W, TK525L, TK525U) |
Connection of the serial interfaces and I/O’s¶
Description of LED lights:¶
= LED on
= LED off
= LED flashing
Signal |
On |
Off |
Flashing |
|---|---|---|---|
Power on |
PWR, STATUS, WARN |
ERR |
|
Firmware execution |
PWR, WARN |
ERR |
STATUS |
Dial-up to the Internet |
PWR |
ERR |
SATUS, WARN |
Establishing a connection |
PWR |
WARN, ERR |
STATUS |
Update firmware |
PWR |
STATUS, WARN. ERR |
|
Reset to factory settings |
PWR |
WARN |
STATUS, ERR |
Description of the LED signals¶
Signal: 1-9
(Poor signal, the router can not work correctly, please check the antenna connection and the local signal strength of the mobile network.)
Signal: 10-19
(Router operates normally)
Signal: 20-31
(Perfect signal level)
Fast internet connection¶
Inserting the SIM card¶
Open the TK router SIM/UIM compartment at the top of the device and insert the SIM card into the card holder.
Antenna installation¶
After installing the TK500, connect the antenna and screw the antenna tight. Place the antenna where a good signal strength is achieved.
Note¶
Position and angle can affect signal strength.
Power supply¶
Connect the power supply included in the scope of delivery to the device and check whether the LED display for “Power” lights up. Contact Welotec technical support if no indicator lights up. You can configure the TK500 when the power indicator is flashing.
Connecting¶
Connect the TK500 to the PC:
Connect the Ethernet cable of the TK500 to the PC.
Then one LED indicator of the RJ45 interface lights up green and the other indicators flash.
Connecting the TK router device to the PC for the first time¶
The TK500 router can assign IP addresses for the PC automatically. Set up the PC so that IP addresses are retrieved automatically via DHCP. (Basis is the Windows operating system):
Open the Control Panel, double-click the “Network and Sharing Center” icon to open the “Network and Sharing Center” screen.
Click “LAN Connection” and open the screen with the “Status of LAN Connection”:
Click “Properties” and open the LAN connection properties screen:
Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”, click the “Properties” button, and check if your PC can obtain IP and DNS address automatically. (You can also set up the PC in the subnet: 192.168.2.0/24, e.g. IP: 192.168.2.10, netmask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.2.1)
By clicking “OK”, the TK router assigns an IP address to the PC: 192.168.2.X, as well as the gateway: 192.168.2.1 (the default address of the TK500).
After configuring the TCP/IP protocols, you can use the ping command to check whether the connection between the PC and the router is established without errors. The following is an example of running the ping command under Windows 7:
Windows key+R -> Enter “cmd” -> press Enter -> Enter “Ping 192.168.2.1” -> press Enter With this display:
The connection between the PC and the router has been established correctly.
The following example contains errors:
The connection is not working properly and you should go through the instructions again and check your settings.
Configuring the TK500 (Optional)¶
After you have performed the steps described in the previous chapter, you can configure the router:
Open any Internet browser (e.g. Google Chrome) and enter the default IP address of the router: http://192.168.2.1. The following login page pops up:
Enter the user name (default: adm) and password (default: 123456), and then click “Login” to open the configuration screen.
Change the IP configuration:
If you want to set your own IP, follow the instructions below:
Click Network >VLAN.
To add a VLAN ID, click “Add”.
For example, change the IP address to 192.168.1.254 and select the LAN ports to be assigned to this IP address.
Click “Apply” and the following screen will be displayed:
The IP address of the TK500 has been changed. In order for you to access the configuration page again the PC must be set up in the same subnet, for example: 192.168.1.10/24 - Then enter the changed IP address (192.168.1.254) in your browser.
Connecting the TK router to the Internet¶
Perform the following configuration steps to establish a connection between the TK500 and the Internet.
Click Network > Cellular, and enable the function by Enable:
Check the entries and select a preset network provider under SIM1 Network Provider, or add a self-created profile of a provider:
You can obtain the APN, dial-in number, user name and password from your local network provider. Check with them for the details.
Via Show Advanced Options you can make further settings, such as the PIN code if it is set on the SIM card.
If you have set the correct configuration, the TK500 can now connect to the Internet. Open an Internet browser, type “www.welotec.com” and the Welotec website will open.
Reset to factory settings¶
Hardware method¶
= LED on
= LED off
= LED flashing
Press the RESET key while switching on the TK500:
As soon as the ERROR LED lights up (approx. 10 seconds after switching on), release the RESET key:
After a few seconds, the ERROR LED light will stop illuminating. Now press the RESET key again:
The ERROR and STATUS LED lights will then flash, indicating that the reset to the default setting was successful.
Factory default settings:
IP: 192.168.2.1
Net mask: 255.255.255.0
Username: adm
Password: 123456
Serial parameter: 115200-N-8-1
Web method¶
1.) Log in to the TK500 web-based user interface and select System > Config Management:
2.) Click Restore default configuration to reset the TK500 to its factory settings. After that the router will be rebooted.