LANCOM 1793VA-4G+ Quick Installation Guide

Introduction

This document provides essential information for the quick installation and setup of the LANCOM 1793VA-4G+ device. It covers safety precautions, regulatory compliance, interface details, and configuration options to get your device operational.

Safety Information and Intended Use

General Safety Regulations

• The device casing must not be opened, and unauthorized repairs are prohibited. Devices with opened casings are excluded from warranty.
• Antennas must only be mounted or changed when the device is switched off. Mounting or dismounting while the device is powered on can destroy the radio modules.
• Explanations for individual interfaces, switches, and indicators can be found in the corresponding Hardware Quick Overview.
• Mounting, installation, and commissioning must only be performed by qualified personnel.

Safety Instructions and Intended Use

To ensure safe commissioning of your LANCOM device, please observe the following safety instructions to prevent harm to yourself, others, and the device. Use the devices only as described in the accompanying documentation. Pay particular attention to all warnings and safety-relevant notices. Use only third-party devices and components recommended or approved by LANCOM Systems.

Before commissioning, always consult the device-specific Hardware Quick Overview, available for download at www.lancom.de/downloads.

Any warranty and liability claims against LANCOM Systems are excluded for any use other than the intended use described below!

Environment

LANCOM devices must only be operated under the following environmental conditions:

• Strictly adhere to the temperature and humidity ranges specified in the Hardware Quick Overview for the respective LANCOM device.
• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.
• Ensure sufficient air circulation and keep the designated ventilation slots clear.
• Devices must not be covered or stacked.
• The device must be mounted in an easily accessible location (e.g., reachable without technical aids like lifting platforms); fixed installation (e.g., flush-mounted) is not permitted.
• Only use designated outdoor devices outdoors.

Power Supply

Before commissioning, the following points must be observed, as improper use can lead to personal injury and property damage, as well as void the warranty:

• The device's power plug must be freely accessible.
• Operate the device only with a professionally installed power supply connected to a nearby and always accessible power outlet.
• Exclusively use the supplied or listed power adapter/mains cable in the Hardware Quick Overview.
• For devices with a metal casing and grounding screw, a high touch current is possible! Connect the grounding screw to a suitable ground potential before connecting the power supply.
• Some devices support power supply via an Ethernet cable (Power over Ethernet – PoE). Refer to the relevant notes in the device's Hardware Quick Overview for this.
• Only operate undamaged components.
• Switch on the device only when the casing is closed.
• The device must not be installed during thunderstorms and should be disconnected from the power supply during thunderstorms.
• In emergencies (e.g., damage, ingress of liquids or objects through ventilation slots), disconnect the power supply immediately.

Areas of Use

• Devices must only be used in accordance with the respective national regulations and considering the valid legal situation!
• Devices must not be used for controlling, switching, or data transmission of machines whose function or malfunction could endanger life and limb, or for operating critical infrastructure.
• The devices and their respective software are not designed, intended, or certified for use in the following areas: operation of weapons, weapon systems, nuclear facilities, mass transit systems, autonomous vehicles, aircraft, life-support computers or equipment (including resuscitation devices and surgical implants), for combating environmental pollution, for hazardous materials management, or for other dangerous applications where a failure of the device or software could lead to a situation resulting in injury or death. The customer is aware that the use of the devices or software in such application areas is entirely at the customer's own risk.

Regulatory Information

Regulatory Guidelines for Devices with Radio or WLAN Interfaces

As a radio system, this LANCOM device is subject to the regulatory requirements of the legislator. The operator is responsible for operation in compliance with local regulatory requirements, especially for adherence to any channel restrictions.

Channel Restrictions in WLAN Operation for Devices with WLAN Interfaces

When operating the radio system in EU countries, the frequency range 5.150 – 5.350 MHz (WLAN channels 36 – 64) and the frequency range 5.945 – 6.425 MHz (WLAN channels 1 – 93) may only be used indoors.

Maximum Transmit Power for Devices with Radio Interfaces

This LANCOM device may contain one or more radio interfaces using different technologies. The maximum permissible transmit powers per technology and used frequency band for operation in EU countries can be found in the following tables:

Simplified Declaration of Conformity

LANCOM Systems GmbH | Adenauerstraße 20/B2 | D-52146 Würselen hereby declares that this device complies with Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU, and Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: www.lancom.de/doc.

Declarations of Conformity

Declarations of Conformity for LANCOM products can be found at www.lancom.de/doc. These include all tested standards and required directives in the areas of EMC – SAFETY – RADIO, as well as proof of RoHS & REACH compliance.

First-Time Setup

Making Necessary Connections for Device Configuration

• Establish a power supply using the included or another suitable mains cable or the included external power adapter connected to a power outlet. Observe the adjacent safety instructions.
• For devices with an integrated DSL modem only: If available and required, connect the G.FAST / VDSL / ADSL interfaces to a TAE socket of your provider using appropriate cables.
• Connect other required device interfaces via suitable cables or modules to other components and, if applicable, attach the supplied antennas for devices with cellular and/or WLAN interfaces.

Select a Configuration Method

Depending on the device's equipment, choose one of the following configuration methods:

• a) Configuration via the Local Network: Connect one of the device's ETH or LAN interfaces via an Ethernet cable to a network switch or directly to the configuration computer (e.g., notebook). The CONFIG or COM interface is not suitable for network configuration.
• b) Configuration via the Serial Interface of a Connected Computer: You need a serial configuration cable, whose network connector is connected to the CONFIG or COM interface of the device. This socket is exclusively intended for connection to a serial interface.
• c) Configuration via the USB Interface of a Connected Computer: You need a standard USB-C connection cable, which is connected to the CONFIG interface of the device.

Options for First-Time Setup of the Unconfigured Device

Option 1: Via a Web Browser (WEBconfig)

Configuration via a web browser is a simple and fast method, as no additional software needs to be installed on the computer used for configuration.

Select the description a) or b) below that applies to your situation for device configuration.

Note: If a certificate warning appears in your browser when attempting to connect to your device, there is a button or link on the displayed browser page to establish the connection to the device anyway (depending on the browser used, usually under 'Advanced').

• a) Configuration in a Network without an Active DHCP Server: For configuration via TCP/IP, the device's IP address in the local network (LAN) is required. After power-on, an unconfigured LANCOM device first checks if a DHCP server is active in the LAN. The device can be accessed by any computer with Auto-DHCP enabled using a web browser at the IP address 172.23.56.254. The default IP address can be changed at any time.
• b) Configuration in a Network with an Active DHCP Server: In this procedure, the DNS server used in your network must be able to resolve the hostname reported by the device via DHCP. If a LANCOM device is used as the DHCP and DNS server, this is the case by default. You can access your device via https://LANCOM-DDEEFF. Replace the string "DDEEFF" with the last six digits of your device's MAC address, found on the device's type label. If necessary, append your local network's domain name (e.g., '.intern').

• When connecting the computer to an unconfigured LANCOM device, the WEBconfig Setup Wizard 'Basic Settings' starts automatically.
• After completing the Setup Wizard, the device's first-time setup is complete.
• If necessary, perform further configurations using the available Setup Wizards.

Option 2: Via the Windows Software LANconfig

Please wait until the device's startup process is complete before starting LANconfig.

• Unconfigured LANCOM devices are automatically found by LANconfig in the local network (LAN) and then the 'Basic Settings' setup assistant is started.
• After completing the setup assistant, the device's first-time setup is complete.
• If necessary, perform further configurations using the available setup assistants.

Download LANconfig from www.lancom.de/downloads.

Option 3: Via the LANCOM Management Cloud (LMC)

Special prerequisites are required for configuring the device via the LMC. Information on this topic can be found at www.lancom.de/lmc-zugang.

Interface Overview

Rear Panel

The rear panel of the LANCOM 1793VA-4G+ features the following interfaces:

• ➀ LTE / 4G Antenna Connections: Ports for connecting external LTE/4G antennas.
• ➁ VDSL / ADSL Interface: Connection for VDSL or ADSL lines.
• ➂ Ethernet Interfaces: Four Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps), labeled ETH 4, ETH 3, ETH 2, ETH 1.
• ➃ SIM Card Slot: Located on the underside of the device for inserting a SIM card for cellular connectivity.
• ➄ Analog Interfaces: Two analog interfaces, labeled Analog 2/4 and Analog 1/3.
• ➅ Configuration Interface (Com): Serial interface for device configuration.
• ➆ ISDN Interfaces: Two ISDN interfaces, labeled ISDN 1 and ISDN 2.
• ➇ USB Interface: USB port for connecting peripherals or for configuration.
• ➈ Power: DC 12 V power input.

Technical Data (Excerpt)

Hardware

• Power Supply: 12 V DC, external power supply (230 V); bayonet connector for secure connection.
• Casing: Robust plastic casing, connections on the rear, prepared for wall mounting, Kensington Lock; Dimensions: 210 x 45 x 140 mm (W x H x T).

Package Contents

• Cable: 1 DSL cable for IP-based connection, 4.25 m.
• Adapter: 2 TAE adapters (RJ11 - TAE).
• Antennas: 2 LTE / 4G antennas.
• Power Supply: External power supply (230 V) 12 V / 2 A DC/S; Barrel / Bayonet connector (EU), LANCOM Art.-Nr. 111303 (not for WW devices).

Documentation and Support

All information regarding your device, including current versions of LCOS firmware, drivers, tools, and documentation, are available for free download on the LANCOM website.

Detailed documentation for your device can be found in the download portal of the LANCOM website: www.lancom.de/downloads.

Additionally, the LCOS Reference Manual provides explanations for all functions of your LANCOM device: www.lancom-systems.de/docs/LCOS/Refmanual/DE/.

The LANCOM Knowledge Base, with over 2,500 articles, is available anytime via the LANCOM website: www.lancom.de/knowledgebase.

Should you have any further questions, please submit your request via our Service & Support portal: www.lancom.de/service-support.

Online support from LANCOM is generally free of charge. Our experts will respond as quickly as possible.