FasCard Cellular Modem Router (CMR) Cabling Guide

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Last updated: Jun 06, 2023 by Christopher Patac
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Overview

This page is intended to guide the reader through the various cabling configurations available when using a Cellular Modem Router (CMR) on the FasCard system. 

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Required parts

Part IDDescription
C-1491
C-1496-V2
C-5605

  • Cat5/5e Ethernet cables (of appropriate lengths) 
    • Must have between one or seven cables, depending on configuration. 

Optional hardware

  • ISP modem/router
  • Network switch

Cellular options

CMR use policy

CCI Cellular Service is intended for FasCard products only. Connecting any non-sanctioned device will result in suspension of service.

The FasCard Cellular Network offers two network-use configurations. Operators may utilize a FasCard CMR (cellular modem-router) as the primary source for internet connection or as a backup to conventional internet access. More information regarding service mode and data plans can be found on the FasCard Cellular Service Plan and Hardware Information page.

Network configuration

Operators utilizing a FasCard CMR device must configure their network according to the one of the diagrams on the right-side. There are three primary and three alternate configuration options are available, dependent on intended network usage.

  • Diagram 1 (top-left) – This diagram illustrates the standard FasCard network configuration (using Power-Over-Ethernet) when using the FasCard Cellular Network as a backup to conventional internet.  
  • Diagram Alt 1 (mid-left) – This diagram illustrates the FasCard network configuration (using an AC adapter for the SAP) when using the FasCard Cellular Network as a backup to conventional internet.  
  • Diagram 2 (top-right) – This diagram illustrates the standard FasCard network configuration (using Power-Over-Ethernet) when using the FasCard Cellular Network as the primary internet source.
  • Diagram Alt 2 (mid-right) – This diagram illustrates the FasCard network configuration (using an AC adapter for the SAP) when using the FasCard Cellular Network as the primary internet source.
  • Diagram 3 (bottom-left) – This diagram illustrates the FasCard network configuration (using Power-Over-Ethernet) when using the FasCard Cellular Network as a backup to conventional internet with two SAPs and a network switch.
  • Diagram Alt 3 (bottom-right) – This diagram illustrates the standard FasCard network configuration (using Power-Over-Ethernet) when using the FasCard Cellular Network as the primary internet source with two SAPs and a network switch. 


Technical configuration

Additional technical configuration may be required after installation. Please call CCI Technical support to verify functionality. 

Documentation

FasCard documentation

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