This guide will lead you through the process of configuring a Microhard cell modem when switching SIM cards.
- Reset Cell Modem: Turn on the cell modem and press the CFG button located on the front of the device for 10 seconds. This action will initiate a reset, restoring all settings to their original factory defaults.
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Using a standard ethernet cable, connect the cell modem to your laptop. Open an Internet Browser Window (Chrome, Microsoft Edge, etc.) and enter the IP address 192.168.168.1 into the address bar.
- The cell modem will then ask for a Username and Password. Enter the Factory defaults listed below.
- Username: admin
- Password: admin
- Click "Log in"
- Click on Carrier Tab then click on Settings Tab
- In Settings, click the drop down for Data Roaming and select Enable
- Go to APN and then change the APN to "hologram"
Click on Submit
For Newer Cell Modems:
- Click on WWAN Tab then click on Settings Tab
- In Settings, click the drop down for Data Roaming and select Enable
- Go to APN and then change the APN to "hologram"
Click on Submit
How to Check for Signal Quality
Check that the new SIM card (ISP) is working as expected- Click System then Summary tab
- Check Network to see which wireless provider you're locked onto. Hologram is a roaming SIM and attaches to the highest quality wireless provider in the area
- Check RSSI, RSRP/Q, and SINR numbers based off the quality graph below.
Cell modem RF params should be at least acceptable/Fair according to the following table:
