The Conduit AP is designed for indoor use and industrial applications, such as smart buildings, retail spaces, agricultural environments, and other deployments where reliability and secure long-range data communication is essential.

Some options don't include all of the items shown below. Go to https://multitech.com/all-products/cellular/cellular-gateways/conduit-ap-300-series/#models.

The following tools are only required if mounting the device:

• Four #6 (3.5mm) screws with anchors (not provided)
• Screwdriver
• Drill

Due to the possibility of radio frequency (RF) interference, it is important that you follow any special regulations regarding the use of radio equipment. Follow the safety advice given below.

• Operating your device close to other electronic equipment may cause interference if the equipment is inadequately protected. Observe any warning signs and manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Different industries and businesses restrict the use of cellular devices. Respect restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in process. Follow restrictions for any environment where you operate the device.
• Do not place the antenna outdoors.
• Turn off your wireless device when in an aircraft. Using portable electronic devices in an aircraft may endanger aircraft operation, disrupt the cellular network, and may be illegal. Failing to observe this restriction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular services to the offender, legal action, or both.
• Turn off your wireless device when around gasoline or diesel‑fuel pumps and before filling your vehicle with fuel.
• Turn off your wireless device in hospitals and any other place where medical equipment may be in use.

Sécurité relative aux appareils à radiofréquence (RF)

À cause du risque d'interférences de radiofréquence (RF), il est important de respecter toutes les réglementations spéciales relatives aux équipements radio. Suivez les conseils de sécurité ci-dessous.

• Utiliser l'appareil à proximité d'autres équipements électroniques peut causer des interférences si les équipements ne sont pas bien protégés. Respectez tous les panneaux d'avertissement et les recommandations du fabricant.
• Certains secteurs industriels et certaines entreprises limitent l'utilisation des appareils cellulaires. Respectez ces restrictions relatives aux équipements radio dans les dépôts de carburant, dans les usines de produits chimiques, ou dans les zones où des dynamitages sont en cours. Suivez les restrictions relatives à chaque type d'environnement où vous utiliserez l'appareil.
• Ne placez pas l'antenne en extérieur.
• Éteignez votre appareil sans fil dans les avions. L'utilisation d'appareils électroniques portables en avion est illégale: elle peut fortement perturber le fonctionnement de l'appareil et désactiver le réseau cellulaires. S'il ne respecte pas cette consigne, le responsable peut voir son accès aux services cellulaires suspendu ou interdit, peut être poursuivi en justice, ou les deux.
• Éteignez votre appareil sans fil à proximité des pompes à essence ou de diesel avant de remplir le réservoir de votre véhicule de carburant.
• Éteignez votre appareil sans fil dans les hôpitaux ou dans toutes les zones où des appareils médicaux sont susceptibles d'être utilisés.

Radio frequency energy (RF) from cellular devices can interact with some electronic devices. This is electromagnetic interference (EMI). The FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure EMI of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from cellular devices. This test method is part of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standard. This standard allows manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from cellular device EMI.

The FDA continues to monitor cellular devices for interactions with other medical devices. If harmful interference occurs, the FDA will assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.

Precautions for Pacemaker Wearers

If EMI occurs, it could affect a pacemaker in one of three ways:

• Stop the pacemaker from delivering the stimulating pulses that regulate the heart's rhythm.
• Cause the pacemaker to deliver pulses irregularly.
• Cause the pacemaker to ignore the heart’s own rhythm and deliver pulses at a fixed rate.

Based on current research, cellular devices do not pose a significant health problem for most pacemaker wearers. However, people with pacemakers may want to take simple precautions to be sure that their device doesn't cause a problem.

• Keep the device on the opposite side of the body from the pacemaker to add extra distance between the pacemaker and the device.
• Avoid placing a turned-on device next to the pacemaker (for example, don’t carry the device in a shirt or jacket pocket directly over the pacemaker).

These are example labels. Actual labels vary depending on the regulatory approval markings and device model.

1. MultiTech model identification
2. MultiTech ordering part number
3. PID (provisioning ID)
4. Ethernet MAC address
5. Device node number
6. IMEI (international mobile equipment identity) (cellular models only)

To install the SIM card:

• With the contact side facing down, align the notched edge as shown and slide the SIM card completely into the SIM holder.

To cable the device:

The device ships with a mounting bracket.

You will need

• Device
• Mounting bracket
• Four #6 (3.5mm) screws with anchors (not provided)
• Screwdriver
• Drill

Mounting Bracket

Determining Location

Follow these guidelines for best performance:

• The LoRa antenna is omnidirectional, but for best results, mount the device so the LoRa antenna is in a vertical position as shown in this section.
• For optimal performance, place the device at a level higher than the end devices.
• Select a location central to all devices to be connected to this device.
• Avoid obstructions.
  Important: Thick walls and reflective surfaces, such as metal, weaken the signal between the device and other devices.
• We recommend conducting a site survey to test the signal strength in different locations before you mount the device.

Mounting the Device

1. Determine where you want to mount the device.
2. Mark where you want the screws to go.
   
3. Drill holes for the screws and insert anchors.
4. Place the mounting bracket and secure it with screws.
5. Attach the device to the bracket and rotate until it locks into place.

Setting Up Your Credentials (Commissioning) for mPower

The first time the device powers up, it goes into commissioning mode. The system requires you to set up an administrative user. To do this:

1. Open a browser on your computer and enter the default IP address in the URL field, 192.168.2.1. Most browsers display a warning about HTTP addresses being unsafe because of a self-signed certificate:
   • For Edge, click Advanced and then Continue to 192.168.2.1.
   • For Firefox, click Advanced and then click Accept the Risk and Continue.
   • For Chrome, click Advanced and then Continue to 192.168.2.1 (unsafe).
2. Enter a username for the administrative user. Click OK. Follow on screen instructions for usernames.
3. Enter a password and click OK. Follow on screen instructions for a secure password.
4. Enter the password again to confirm. Click OK.
5. Log into the device using the new username and password.

The First-Time Setup Wizard appears.

mPower Models First-Time Setup

If your device uses the mPower platform, refer to First-Time Setup in mPower Software Guide (S000727) for details. It is available through your model's page at https://multitech.com/all-products/cellular/cellular-gateways/conduit-ap-300-series/.

Connecting with LoRaWAN End Devices

For help connecting your device with LoRaWAN end devices, refer to Application Notes at https://multitech.com/all-products/cellular/cellular-gateways/conduit-ap-300-series/.

The following is the default condition for the RESET button on the device. You can program a change to the behavior of the button if needed.

To reset the device:

Verizon Requirement: Firmware Upgrade Over The Air (FUOTA)

At times, your device may require a critical update to radio firmware for devices connecting to the network. To stay compliant to Verizon’s requirements you must implement FOTA. Failure to perform a critical update could result in losing access to the Verizon network. Refer to Cellular Radio Firmware Upgrade in the mPower Conduit AEP Software Guide.

If using DeviceHQ to manage your device, refer to Upgrading Cellular Firmware Using DeviceHQ (Remote Management) in the software guide.

The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user's responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

July, 2005

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference‑Causing Equipment Regulations.

This device complies with Industry Canada license‑exempt RSS standard(s). The operation is permitted for the following two conditions:

1. The device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement Canadien sur le matériel brouilleur.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. L'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. L'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives:

• Council Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment; and
• Council Directive 2014/53/EU on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.

MultiTech declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The declaration of conformity may be downloaded at https://multitech.com/product-support/.

This product complies with the requirements of the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) for Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC), Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS), and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).