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User guide
CloudGate Basics
Last updated on 29/11/2016
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Table Of Content
1. CloudGate Basics ................................................................................................................... 3
1.1. Base Unit ............................................................................................................................. 5
1.2. Generating multiple configuration files ............................................................................... 8
1.3. Expansion Cards
.................................................................................................................. 9
1.4. CloudGate Universe
.......................................................................................................... 15
1.5. Custom Applications ......................................................................................................... 16
1.6. Network Interfaces ............................................................................................................ 17
1. CloudGate Basics
The CloudGate M2M Gateway from Option provides LAN to WWAN routing and GPS
functionality in a simple, cost-effective base unit. The CloudGate can be configured
locally or remotely from a PC, tablet, or smartphone, and is certified on all major U.S.
cellular operators (CDMA/EvDO and WCDMA/HSPA+).
With two expansion card slots for additional radio and wired interfaces, customizable
software and configuration images, and a cloud-based provisioning system, the
CloudGate is a flexible, intelligent platform for wireless M2M connectivity.
Base Unit Design
The CloudGate base unit design features LAN-to-WWAN and GPS interfaces and
advanced error detection and repair watchdogs. When a component or software
process loses connectivity, the device automaticaly resets or repowers itself. You can
also schedule the device to reset at specific intervals to ensure daily, error-free
operation.
Finally, CloudGates can be monitored and provisioned remotely, which vastly reduces
the technician time on site, and enables firmware updates and new software features
to be deployed quickly and efficiently.
Expansion Slots
To expand the capabilties of the base unit, you can add up to two expansion cards
and deploy customized software, or developer images. Option offers several expansion
cards with WLAN and Serial interfaces and a hardware development kit for system
integrators to develop their own cards. Likewise, a software development kit is available
to partners who need custom software for a site-specific application.
For more information on the CloudGate developer program, contact Option Customer
Support.
Feature Overview
Reliability and Security
Software and hardware watchdogs continually monitor for loss of connectivity
and will repair the problem if detected
Software and configuration images are protected with digital signatures
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Secure, redundant firmware and configuration images ensure the unit can revert
to previous working settings if a problem is detected
Management functions are protected by certificate or password and applied
over encrypted links
Flexibilty
Two hardware expansion slots allow for additional radio and/or wired interfaces
Expansion cards are designed with board-edge connectors for easy installation
and replacement in the field
Hardware and software development kits are available to partners for
developing custom expansion cards and software images
Provisioning
The CloudGate Universe allows for efficient deployment of firmware,
configuration file and developer application updates to mutliple CloudGates at
once
More Resources
CloudGate Datasheets
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1.1. Base Unit Hardware
The mechanical housing for each base unit is identical. The bottom front and bottom
back panels can be customized to accomodate different expansion cards and
interfaces. Internally, the main board is designed around a WWAN module1 and
Ethernet interface.
The base unit incorporates two hardware expansion slots for additional radio and wired
interfaces. Option offers a range of expansion cards but also licenses the expansion
card format and connector details so that third party hardware developers can design
their own expansion cards to fit specific needs.
The CloudGate base unit consists of:
Light weight aluminum housing with DIN rail and wall mounting options
Customizable bottom front and bottom back panels
Two SMA-type antenna interfaces: WWAN Main and WWAN Div/GPS1
WLAN, GPS, System, and WWAN LEDs showing system status and signal strength1
10/100 MB/s RJ-45 Ethernet interface
9-33 VDC power in with Micro-Fit™, dual row, 4-circuit connector
Two hardware expansion slots for additional radio or wired interfaces
Internal main board with WWAN module, Ethernet interface and GPS1
Freescale i.MX280 450MHz Processor
64 MB Ram (variant dependent)
128 MB Flash (variant dependent)
WWAN module1
Base Unit Variants
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The following variants exist:
CloudGate LTE WW (CG0114)
Contains the LN930 WWAN 4G module that supports 2G/3G/4G technology.
Can be used world-wide
CloudGate 3G Americas (CG0192)
Contains the GTM689 WWAN 3G module that can handle CDMA/EVDO and
WCDMA technology.
Used in the U.S. and Canada and has the correct certification and approvals for
these countries.
CloudGate 3G Americas Rev 3 (CG0198)
Contains the PXS8 WWAN 3G module that can handle CDMA/EVDO and
WCDMA technology.
Used in the U.S. and Canada and has the correct certification and approvals for
these countries.
CloudGate 3G EMEA (CG0112)
Contains the GTM681 WWAN 3G module that can handle only WCDMA
technology.
Used in Europe and has the correct certification and approvals for these
countries.
CloudGate 3G EMEA Rev 3 (CG0118)
Contains the PHS8-E WWAN 3G module that can handle only WCDMA
technology.
Used in Europe and has the correct certification and approvals for these
countries.
CloudGate 3G JP (CG0122)
Contains the GTM661 WWAN 3G module that can handle only WCDMA
technology.
Used in Japan and Asia Pacific and has the correct certification and
approvals for these countries.
CloudGate Ethernet (CG0102)
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Does not contain a WWAN module.
Can be used in Europe, US and Canada
Note 1:
The CG0102 is a CloudGate without a WWAN module, so it has no 3G functionality. It
does not support GPS. The front plate has no RF connectors.
A detailed HW description of the different models can be found in the CloudGate
Hardware Guide.
Related Topics
Expansion Cards
Mounting the CloudGate
Mechanical Drawings
Front and Back Panels
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Generating multiple configuration files
(Under construction)
This section will guide you in generating multiple configuration files in case you need to
configure large amounts of CloudGates.
CloudGate configurations are stored as UCI files. (Check the OpenWRT Wiki for more
info on this subject) The abbreviation UCI stands for Unified Configuration Interface and
is intended to centralize the configuration of OpenWrt, the OS the CloudGate's OS is
based upon. A CloudGate configuration export is stored as such UCI file and can be
modified before applying to other CloudGate's.
OPTION developped a special tool for this purpose that can be downloaded here.
Extract the tool on a Linux system, preferably Ubuntu, by using the following command:
tar -xvf Documentation/cgconfig1_1.tar.gz
The ./cgconfig.py python script will take a list of UCI configuration files and build one or
more configuration (config.bin) images that can be uploaded to your CloudGate
directly or your CloudGate Universe account.
Before you can start using the tool, you would need to create a template UCI file that
contains a placeholder for all the items that you want to configure in an automated
way.
Let us investigate the following example:
"One would need to configure 100 CloudGate's, with each CloudGate a slightly
different configuration like the login username and the Main Ethernet IP address. For
easy reference, let us increment the username and IP address for each CloudGate with
1, starting with 'username1' and '192.168.11.1' for CloudGate 1, 'username2' and
'192.168.12.1' for CloudGate 2, 'username3' and '192.168.13.1' for CloudGate 3, etc."
1. Start with adding placeholders '${value1}' in the /Config_tool/UCI_template file
for the values that needs to be filled in automatically.
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2. Adjust the values.csv file to contain 'username1' and '192.168.11.1' for CloudGate
1, 'username2' and '192.168.12.1' for CloudGate 2, 'username3' and '192.168.13.1'
for CloudGate 3, etc.
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1.3. Expansion Cards
Option offers a several expansion cards. For custom solutions, Option also licenses a
hardware development kit. Third parties can design their own expansion cards to fit
specific needs.
The expansion cards offered by Option include:
WLAN expansion card (CG2101)
WLAN access point card (CG2102)
Low cost serial card (CG1101)
Industrial serial card (CG1102)
Ethernet switch with PoE (CG1103)
Ethernet switch (CG1104)
Developer card (CG1105)
Telematics card (CG1106)
Telematics card with I/O expander (CG1106 + CG3101)
Telematics card with CAN I/O expander (CG1106 + CG3102)
Breadboard card (CG1108)
WLAN Expansion Card - CG2101
Provides 802.11 bgn
Simultaneous Access Point and Station mode for providing service or connection
as a wireless LAN
Failover to WLAN client for WAN connectivity
Dual SSID
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WLAN Access Point Card - CG2102
Provides 802.11 abgn
Access Point wireless LAN
Low Cost Serial Card - CG1101
Provides a single RS-232, 921.6 kbaud maximum speed.
Industrial Serial Card - CG1102
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