The IXrouter is the hardware component which enables you to remotely access your machine as if you are on-site, but it first needs to be registered in the IXON Cloud using one of two methods:

• Easy method: using a configuration file and USB flash drive.
• Advanced method: through the IXrouter's local web interface.

This article explains how to set up your IXrouter to connect via a cellular connection, using the easy method, but you can later change this to a different connection type if that better suits the situation.

After your IXrouter is set up, you will be able to access and manage your IXrouter from within the IXON Cloud. You can then also add the unused connection types (wired, wireless, cellular) as backup connections, using failover.

The steps to follow in order to set up your IXrouter are:

• Create a configuration file
• Register your IXrouter
• Activate your IXrouter

Create a configuration file

The IXrouter uses a mini SIM (2FF) for cellular connections

You will need to create a configuration file to register the IXrouter in the IXON Cloud. The company in which the configuration file is created, is the company where the IXrouter will register itself.

Some settings in the configuration file wizard may already be pre-filled, based on common use cases, to simplify the configuration process. To get to the configuration file wizard:

• Go to the IXON Cloud Fleet Manager app, which is also accessible via the Apps menu in the top right corner if you are currently in a different IXON Cloud app.
• Open the main menu and select Tools , now click on [Start configuration] for the Router config-file.

You will be presented with different connection types for the initial registration in the IXON Cloud. Note that you can later change the primary connection type, and other settings, if needed.

• Select the connection type "Cellular network" and click [Next] to continue.
• Enter the provider's APN, MTU size and the SIM card's PIN code and click [Next].

Some cellular providers do not require an APN when connecting to their network. This is the case with most regular, but not all, providers. When configuring the APN, you have the option to select "default APN" (requires firmware 3.20), which effectively leaves the APN empty and makes it easier to connect to these providers. If an APN has previously been set, default APN will not work unless you first factory reset the IXrouter.

If the provider requires a specific APN to connect, or if default APN doesn't work, the APN will need to be set manually. If you are unsure about which APN to enter, you'll need to search online or contact the provider directly.

If there is no PIN code set on the SIM card, you can leave the "PIN code"-field empty.

In some rare cases an Internet Service Provider (ISP) will recommend that you change your MTU size to improve connection stability. Leave this setting to default (1200) if you haven't received this feedback from your ISP.

• If your customer wants to have on-site control over when remote access (VPN) is enabled, please select "Local control over remote accessibility" and choose one of the available options. More information about this feature, including eletrotechnical details, can be found here. Click [Next].
• Enter a unique IP address for the IXrouter's LAN (machine network). Note that this IP address needs to be in the same range as the machine and that its last number needs to be different from the machine to prevent an IP conflict.
• Click [Download file] to download the generated file, called ixrouter.conf, and save the file to the root directory of a USB flash drive. You may exit the configuration tool by clicking the X in the upper left corner.

Register your IXrouter

Once the configuration file is placed on a USB flash drive, you can start registering your IXrouter.

• Connect the antenna to the IXrouter's MAIN or 4G SMA connector, depending on which IXrouter model you have, and insert the SIM card into the IXrouter.

The SIM card should be inserted into the IXrouter as shown in the picture

• Power on your IXrouter. Please consult the installation manual for details about the recommended power supply and wiring details.
• Insert the USB flash drive into the IXrouter's USB port.
• Wait around 2 minutes for the IXrouter to configure and register itself.

Activate your IXrouter

After a successful registration of your IXrouter, you can activate your IXrouter, making it ready for use.

• Go back to the IXON Cloud Fleet Manager app, which is accessible from the Apps menu in the top right corner if you are currently in a different IXON Cloud app.
• Open the main menu , and select Devices .

You will find a yellow bar at the top of your devices list, saying "New device". It also mentions your IXrouter's serial number (e.g. 17055202), which you can verify with the serial number on the side of the IXrouter.

• Click the yellow bar, name your device as you see fit and select [Activate].