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Contents Contents....................3 Guide Overview......................5 Related Documentation................... 5 Contacting Support ....................5 ............................ 5 9004-LTE Gateway ................7 Package Checklist ..................... 7 HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE Gateway Additional Accessories List .... 8 HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE Gateway Components........8 Front Panel LEDs....................
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EU Regulatory Conformance ................39 Wireless Channel Restrictions ................ 39 Thailand ......................40 Regulatory Model Name .................40 Proper Disposal of HPE Aruba Networking Equipment........40 Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment..........40 India RoHS ......................40 China RoHS ....................... 40 Korean.......................
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Preface This document describes the hardware features of the HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE gateway. It provides a detailed overview of the physical and performance characteristics of the gateway and explains how to install the gateway and its accessories. Guide Overview Chapter 1, “9004-LTE Gateway”...
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Chapter 1 9004-LTE Gateway The HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE gateway is a dual purpose gateway that supports both SD-WAN and wireless LAN capabilities. The gateway has the ability to directly connect a branch to cloud, provide resilient connectivity from the cloud, and centralized control for policy management across all branches.
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HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE Gateway Additional Accessories List Table 4 The HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE Gateway also has additional accessories provided for replacing damaged equipments or extending the device functionalities. The list of HPE Aruba Networking accessories kit compatible with the HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE Gateway are mentioned below: Table 5 Additional Accessory Kits Part Number...
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Figure 1 Front Panel of the HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE gateway GW Mode Cellular System Central/Cloud Antenna* Antenna* LTE Antenna LTE Antenna * The antenna is integrated within the hardware and is not displayed on the front panel. Figure 2 Back Panel of the HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE Gateway Micro USB Console Port DC Power...
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Figure 3 Right Side View of the HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE Gateway GPS Antenna Diversity Antenna Connector Connector Figure 4 Left Side View of the HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE Gateway Main Antenna Connector Front Panel LEDs The front panel LEDs show the System, WAN, and LAN status including various other features. These front panel LEDs provide basic monitoring information of the overall status of the HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE gateway.
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Table 6 LED Status Function Indicator Status GW Mode WLAN Gateway Green (Solid) The WLAN / SD-WAN Gateway is Up mode / SDWAN and Functioning Gateway mode Green (Blinking) The WLAN / SD-WAN Gateway is Booting Central/Cloud Central Blue (Solid) Connected to Central Connectivity Status...
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Ethernet Ports The HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE gateway is equipped with four 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports (0 to 3). Gigabit Ethernet uses all eight wires and each pair is bidirectional, which means, the same pair is used for both data transmission and reception. Figure 5 illustrates the Gigabit Ethernet port pin-out for an RJ-45 connector.
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a. Go to https://asp.arubanetworks.com. b. Click on the Software & Document tab. c. Choose the Mobility Controller. d. Search “driver” in the search box. e. In the search result, according to your operating system, choose the Windows Driver for USB Console port or MacBook Driver for USB Console port to download and install it to your PC.
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Serial Console Port Adapter A modular adapter can be used to convert the female RJ-45 connector to a male DB9 connector. Figure 7 for complete details. Figure 7 RJ-45 (Female) to DB9 (Male) Modular Adapter Conversion RJ-45 Female Internal DB-9 Male Pin-Out Connections Pin-Out...
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2. Pull out the SIM card tray and insert a SIM card, gold contact facing downwards, into the SIM tray. 3. Push the SIM tray back into the slot. See Figure Figure 9 Inserting a SIM Card Slot 2 Slot 1 In case the SIM tray gets damaged or disfunctional, you can order a spare SIM tray available for use with the HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE gateway.
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Table 9 LTE Antenna Types and Functionality Antenna Type Description Mode Supports: 1 x RX Works independently even if Main or Diversity antennas are not connected. NOTE: Ensure that the GPS antenna is placed in an open space with clear access to the sky, or ensure that the device is placed closer to the window for the GPS functionality to work properly.
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Chapter 2 Installation Installation of the device should be performed by a trained installation professional. This chapter describes how to install the indoor LTE antennas on the HPE Aruba Networking 9004- LTE gateway. You can mount the HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE gateway on any flat surface such as a desktop, or a shelf.
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Do not ship or store this product near strong electromagnetic, electrostatic, magnetic, or radioactive fields. This product, power cords, and all interconnected cables are for indoor use only. Antenna Mounting Instructions The HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE gateway supports 3 antenna options, Main, Diversity, and GPS. Each of these antennas can be either connected directly to the device, or can be connected using extension cables (additional accessories, not provided in the package) for proper placement.
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Figure 11 Connecting External Antennas Figure 12 Connecting External Antenna Your LTE antenna installation is now complete. Cable Saddle Installation Instructions The HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE gateway provides the option of attaching a cable saddle to the device to secure the power cable with the device. To attach a cable saddle to the 9004-LTE gateway, perform the following steps: 1.
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Figure 13 Attaching a Cable Saddle 2. Insert the cable into the cable saddle and attach it to the power connector slot. This secures the cable and keeps it in place.See Figure Figure 14 Securing a Cable Your cable saddle installation in now complete. Desktop Installation Instructions The HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE gateway can be kept on a desktop or any flat surface after the antenna and cable saddle installations are done.
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Figure 15 Desktop Mounting Wall Mounting Installation Instructions The keyhole-shaped slots on the bottom of the gateway can be used to attach the device upright (back port facing downwards) to an indoor wall or shelf. Make sure to mount the gateway in such a way that there is a clear path to the Ethernet port, such as a predrilled hole in the mounting surface to pass the wire.
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Figure 17 Wall Mounting HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE Gateway You wall mounting installation is now complete. Rack Mounting Installation Instructions This mounting option allows mounting the HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE gateway in a two-post 19-inch Telco rack with either the front panel facing outward or the rear panel facing outward using the HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE-MNT-19 Rack Mount Kit (additional accessory).
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2. Align the screws under the rack mount tray and tighten the screws to secure the 9004-LTE gateway on the rack mount tray. See Figure Figure 18 Aligning the 9004-LTE Gateway with the Rack Mount Tray 3. Use the rubber clamps provided with the kit to secure the power cable with the power adapter. 4.
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Figure 20 Power Adapter Mounting 6. Use the other rubber clamp provided with the mounting kit to secure the adapter on the rack mount tray. Hook one end of the clamp into the left hook provided on the tray, pull the other end and hook it to the right hook provided on the tray to secure the adapter completely.
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Figure 22 Securing Power Adapter on the Rack Mount Tray 7. Connect the DC power plug into the DC power connector provided on the back panel of the 9004- LTE gateway. 8. Align the wire saddles with the “L” shaped inscription on the rack. Remove the adhesive liner from the bottom of the wire saddles and attach each of the four wire saddles with the tray to secure them with the rack.
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Figure 24 Aligning the Wire Saddle 9. Insert the antenna wires into the wire saddles and attach it to the antenna connectors provided on the sides of the 9004-LTE gateway. This secures the wires within the wire saddle to keep it in place.
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Figure 26 Rack Mount Installation 11.In case of mounting the unit with the rear panel facing outwards, the DC cable should be routed through the outlet hole provided on the rack panel. 12.Remove the cable grommet from the outlet hole and insert the DC cable into the cable grommet through the slit provided.
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Figure 28 Inserting the DC cable into the Cable Grommet Rack mount installation of the 9004-LTE gateway is now complete. Antenna Extension Instructions Indoor Antenna Extension Instruction: HPE Aruba Networking 90xx-LTE Indoor Ant Ext Kit-20ft and HPE Aruba Networking 90xx-LTE Indoor Ant Ext Kit-40ft The HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE gateway provides the option of using additional accessory kits to extend the Main, Diversity, or GPS antenna mounting for better placement and coverage.
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Installation Steps - Horizontal To install an LTE antenna to the wall using a 20 feet or a 40 feet cable, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the protection caps from the LTE antenna connector. See Figure Figure 29 Removing the Antenna Connectors 2.
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Figure 31 Installing the Wall Mount Brackets 6. Fix the antenna to the magnetic mounting base. 7. Pass the attached cable through the U-slot provided in the mounting bracket. 8. Align the antenna’s magnetic mounting base with the wall mounted bracket. The base of the LTE antenna is magnetic, and will attach with the wall mounted bracket automatically.
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Figure 33 Antenna Mounting The antenna mounting is now complete. Installation Steps - Vertical To install an LTE antenna to the wall using a 20 feet or a 40 feet cable, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the connector caps from the LTE antenna connectors and secure the extension cable with the LTE connector on the device.
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Figure 35 Mounting the LTE Antenna on the Bracket 6. Route the cable along the wall using required methods to ensure safety of the mounted antenna. Ensure that the antenna orientation is upright. See Figure Figure 36 Mounted LTE Antenna Your wall mounted antenna extension is now complete.
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Use 3/4 inch long #6 pan head wood screws with plastic screw anchor #6-8 x 1 inch on dry wall or concrete wall (not included in the kit). Required quantity: 2 screws per bracket Suitable screwdrivers (not included in the kit) ...
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Figure 38 Wall Mounted Outdoor Omni Antenna The Outdoor Omni antenna wall mounting is now complete. Required Tools and Equipment - Pole Mounting The following tools and equipment are required for installing an Outdoor Omni antenna: Pole mounting kit Suitable screwdrivers (not included in the kit) ...
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Figure 39 Pole Mounting the Outdoor Omni Antenna 5. Connect the earthing lug provided with the surge protector to a grounding wire. See Figure 6. Connect the 35 feet cable’s N-Type female connector with the N-Type male connector of the surge protector.
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Chapter 3 Specifications, Safety, and Compliance HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE Gateway Specifications Physical Device Dimensions: Without LTE antenna connectors (HxWxD): 3.82 cm x 19.85cm x 15.31 cm With LTE antenna connectors (HxWxD): 3.82 cm x 21.66 cm x 15.31 cm ...
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HPE Aruba Networking products. This document can be viewed or downloaded from the following location: www.arubanetworks.com/safety_addendum HPE Aruba Networking gateways must be installed by a professional installer. The professional installer is responsible for ensuring that grounding is available and it meets applicable local and national electrical codes. RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with RF radiation exposure limits.
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Thailand Regulatory Model Name The regulatory model name for the HPE Aruba Networking 9004-LTE Gateway is ARCN9004LTE. Proper Disposal of HPE Aruba Networking Equipment Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment HPE Aruba Networking, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company products at end of life are subject to separate collection and treatment in the EU Member States, Norway, and Switzerland and therefore are marked with the symbol shown at the left (crossed-out wheelie bin).
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Hazardous Materials Declaration Hazardous Substances) Chromium VI Polybrominated Polybrominated (Parts) Lead Mercury Cadmium Compounds Biphenyls Diphenyl Ether (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (PBB) (PBDE) PCA Board Mechanical Subassembly Power Adaptor SJ/T11363-2006 This component does not contain this hazardous substance above the maximum concentration values in homogeneous materials specified in the SJ/T11363-2006 Industry Standard.
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Нормативные требования Евразийского Экономического Союза Russia HPE Russia: ООО "Хьюлетт Паккард Энтерпрайз" Российская Федерация, 125171, г. Москва, Ленинградское шоссе, 16А, стр.3, Телефон: +7 499 403 4248 Факс: +7 499 403 4677 'HPE Belarus': ИООО «Хьюлетт-Паккард Бел», Республика Беларусь, 220030, г. Минск, ул.
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