MOFI NETWORK MOFI4500 - User Manual

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MoFi Network - MOFI4500 Router
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Overview
This article provides a quick guidance on MoFi Network MOFI4500 Router setup and configuration to connect it to Swift
Navigation GNSS receiver and obtain corrections from Skylark or a third party RTK correction service.
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Fig 1. MOFI4500-4GXeLTEv2 Router
General Information
The MoFi Network Router MOFI4500-4GXeLTEv2 does not include internal cell modem. For the Internet access it can
either operate as a WiFi client and connect to a WiFi hotspot (in the cell phone for example) or work with cell modem USB
dongle plugged directly to the router.
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MoFi Network (http://mofinetwork.com) manufactures also other routers with built-in cell modems but they were not
tested by Swift Navigation.
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At Swift we use MoFi routers with Verizon USB cell modem dongles in several test setups with very good results.
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The router has four Ethernet RJ45 ports.
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Hardware Setup
Recommended Piksi Multi / Duro setup is depicted in the diagram below.
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MOFI NETWORK MOFI4500 Specifications

General

Brand	MOFI NETWORK
Model	MOFI4500
Category	Network Router
Language	English

Summary

MoFi Router Overview

Router Connectivity

Explains how the MoFi Network Router MOFI4500-4GXeLTEv2 connects to the internet via WiFi client or USB cell modem dongle.

Router Ports

States that the router is equipped with four Ethernet RJ45 ports for connectivity.

Hardware Setup and Diagram

Hardware Connection Diagram

Illustrates the hardware setup for the MOFI4500 router as a Cellular Internet Gateway connecting to Piksi Multi.

Piksi Multi Setup Example

Details Swift Navigation's setup for connecting Piksi Multi to the internet.

MoFi4500 Basic Setup Steps

Cell Modem Dongle Installation

Instructs to plug in the activated USB cell modem dongle before powering up the router.

Power Supply

Notes that the MOFI4500 uses 12 V DC supply and can share power with Piksi Multi / Duro.

Router Boot and Internet Access

Describes the router boot time, default WiFi hotspot, and indicators for internet access.

Piksi Multi; Duro Basic Setup Steps

Ethernet Configuration

Guides on configuring Piksi Multi / Duro Ethernet for DHCP or static IP address via Swift Console.

Network Connection Verification

Explains how to verify the internet connection for Piksi Multi / Duro using Swift Console.

Correction Source Setup

Outlines proceeding to setup Skylark or NTRIP corrections once internet access is confirmed.