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 ====== Axon LTE ====== ====== Axon LTE ======
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 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.
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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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 Therefore, it is necessary to continually keep the metrics as positive non-zero values. This is ensured by a DHCP client when DHCP is active on the main network interface but **it must be assured manually if static IP is configured on the main interface** (as static routes have zero metrics as default). As an example, you can put a constant to the interface’s configuration file at ///​etw/​network/​interfaces.d//​. Therefore, it is necessary to continually keep the metrics as positive non-zero values. This is ensured by a DHCP client when DHCP is active on the main network interface but **it must be assured manually if static IP is configured on the main interface** (as static routes have zero metrics as default). As an example, you can put a constant to the interface’s configuration file at ///​etw/​network/​interfaces.d//​.
  
-Then, the ///etw/​network/​interfaces.d/​**eth0**//​ file for static IP configuration may look like:+Then, the ///etc/​network/​interfaces.d/​**eth0**//​ file for static IP configuration may look like:
 <​code>​ <​code>​
 # Example static IP configuration for unit belonging to LAN # Example static IP configuration for unit belonging to LAN
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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.