Your SMSEagle is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Follow the steps below to get started.

STEP 1: Install 3G/4G antennas

Antenna installation guidelines

• Install antennas in a location with access to a cellular network radio signal.

• Antennas must be installed such that it provides a separation distance of at least 30 cm (12 inches) from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

• Antennas must not be installed inside metal cases.

• Make sure the SMSEagle antennas are placed at least 50cm (20 inches) from each other to avoid cross-modulation.

Plug in both antenna connectors to the SMSEagle device.

STEP 2: Insert SIM Card

Please install SIM Card when the device is SWITCHED OFF. SIM Card slots is located at the bottom of the device. Use a ball-pen or small screwdriver to eject SIM Card tray. Insert card into tray and push it gently into slot.

Insert SIM card

STEP 3: Power the device

The device is powered with AC/DC power supply adaptor delivered in the box. The device needs a power source of 12V. In order to power the device simply plug in a connector from AC/DC adaptor into the device. Alternatively device can be powered via PoE+ (hardware Rev.4 only).

STEP 4: Configure IP settings

Network connection diagram

Note

SMSEagle default network configuration: DHCP client is on (IP address will be obtained automatically from your DHCP server)

A) Connect SMSEagle to your LAN and obtain IP address automatically

• connect the device to your LAN using Ethernet cable

• SMSEagle will obtain IP address automatically from your DHCP

• read assigned IP address on your DHCP server

B) Or set IP address for SMSEagle manually

• connect a display using HDMI connector, connect a keyboard to USB port (note: cables are not provided)

• login to the terminal window using root credentials (these were provided with your device)

• edit configuration file with command:

  nano /mnt/nand-user/smseagle/syscfg
  

  change the following lines:

  HOST_IP= (set IP address for your device)
  GW_IP= (default gateway IP address)
  NET_MASK= (set subnet mask)
  START_DHCP=Y (set to START_DHCP=N to disable DHCP client)
  

• save and exit the file

• shutdown the device

• now connect SMSEagle to your LAN using Ethernet cable

C) Log in to SMSEagle

Open an internet browser on your PC and go to the IP address assigned to your gateway

SMSEagle login page

Note

SMSEagle default user:

Username: admin Password: password

Login to application with above username and password.

STEP 5: Configuration Wizard

New SMSEagle devices are equipped with a built-in Configuration Wizard that guides the user through the initial setup process step by step. The wizard is launched automatically on first login and covers the most important configuration areas: SIM card setup, time zone, and user password change. The wizard can be skipped and accessed again later from the Settings menu.

Configuration Wizard

STEP 6: Installing custom SSL certificate and HTTPS-only (OPTIONAL)

Installing your own SSL certificate

SMSEagle device comes with a self-signed SSL certificate. Follow the instructions in the chapter SSL Certificate and HTTPS Redirection if you want to install your own SSL certificate or a free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate.

Using HTTPS only

By default, SMSEagle web GUI can be accessed via HTTP or HTTPS. For improved security we recommend using HTTPS. If you would like to redirect HTTP > HTTPS, follow instructions in the chapter SSL Certificate and HTTPS Redirection.

STEP 7: Reboot the device

Go to Settings > Maintenance Tab. Press Reboot button.

Reboot button