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| ====== Axon LTE ====== | ====== Axon LTE ====== | ||
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| <WRAP center round tip 60%> | <WRAP center round tip 60%> | ||
| Looking for a guide how to get started with LTE on **Mervis IDE**? Please see [[en:sw:01-mervis:lte-configuration-hidden|this tutorial]], otherwise continue here. | Looking for a guide how to get started with LTE on **Mervis IDE**? Please see [[en:sw:01-mervis:lte-configuration-hidden|this tutorial]], otherwise continue here. | ||
| + | </WRAP> | ||
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| + | ;;# | ||
| + | <html><span class="dev-tag dev-axon">Axon</span></html> | ||
| + | ;;# | ||
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| - | Axon series controllers are shipped with the Mervis image by default. Mervis can be disabled or you can flash the open-source image manually. | + | Axon series units are shipped with the Mervis image by default. Mervis can be disabled or you can flash the open-source image manually. |
| * [[https://kb.unipi.technology/files:software:os-images:00-start#axon_opensource_os|open-source image]] | * [[https://kb.unipi.technology/files:software:os-images:00-start#axon_opensource_os|open-source image]] | ||
| * [[https://kb.unipi.technology/en:hw:01-axon:image|HOW-TO Flash the OS]] | * [[https://kb.unipi.technology/en:hw:01-axon:image|HOW-TO Flash the OS]] | ||
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| - Insert a micro-sim supporting LTE data into the slot. | - Insert a micro-sim supporting LTE data into the slot. | ||
| - | - Log-in to the controller via SSH (or SCP). | + | - Log-in to the unit via SSH. |
| - Install unipi-lte package:<code> | - Install unipi-lte package:<code> | ||
| sudo su | sudo su | ||
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| - Edit file /etc/unipi/lte.conf. **APN setting is mandatory** (LTE service is turned off if this line in the file is missing or is commented). You can use built-in nano editor to do this. The APN parameter should be provided by your network operator, so ''internet'' is the default value. | - Edit file /etc/unipi/lte.conf. **APN setting is mandatory** (LTE service is turned off if this line in the file is missing or is commented). You can use built-in nano editor to do this. The APN parameter should be provided by your network operator, so ''internet'' is the default value. | ||
| - In the same way, set the PIN parameter if SIM is PIN-protected. | - In the same way, set the PIN parameter if SIM is PIN-protected. | ||
| - | - Restart your controller. Be patient, registration to the mobile network can take tens of seconds. When registered, NET LED lights up. | + | - Restart your unit. Be patient, registration to the mobile network can take tens of seconds. When registered, NET LED lights up. |
| - During normal operation, "Mobile network" LED indicators SIM, NET, INT should be ON while blinking SIG indicates signal strength. | - During normal operation, "Mobile network" LED indicators SIM, NET, INT should be ON while blinking SIG indicates signal strength. | ||
| - In case of any problem, check the Syslog for more info (you can use grep command to filter messages from the unipi-lte service). | - In case of any problem, check the Syslog for more info (you can use grep command to filter messages from the unipi-lte service). | ||
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| ===== Useful hints ===== | ===== Useful hints ===== | ||
| - | * for optimal signal strength **it is necessary to use an external antenna** installed in an open space (eg. outside any enclosures). External antenna is included in the package of each LTE controller - during the purchase, you can also choose between the default antenna with magnetic mount, or a larger one with on-wall mount. Both antennas can be also purchased [[https://www.unipi.technology/others-c42|separately]] | + | * for optimal signal strength **it is necessary to use an external antenna** installed in an open space (eg. outside any enclosures). External antenna is included in the package of each LTE unit - during the purchase, you can also choose between the default antenna with magnetic mount, or a larger one with on-wall mount. Both antennas can be also purchased [[https://www.unipi.technology/others-c42|separately]] |
| * Operate both Wi-Fi and LTE simultaneously is not recommended. | * Operate both Wi-Fi and LTE simultaneously is not recommended. | ||
| * The Ethernet interface is set as primary while the LTE acts as a backup by default. | * The Ethernet interface is set as primary while the LTE acts as a backup by default. | ||
