Blecon Hub
Information about setting up and using the Blecon Hub as well as tech specs for the Blecon Hub
The Blecon Hub is a hardware Hotspot designed to provide Blecon coverage in locations where existing devices may not be present.
Blecon Hub Setup
Step 1: Connect Power to the Blecon Hub
Powering over USB
The Blecon Hub has a Type-C connector to receive USB power. Connect a USB cable from the Blecon Hub to either a Type-C or Type-A USB socket.
Powering over PoE
Connect an Ethernet cable from either a PoE switch or a PoE Injector
PoE Switch: If using a PoE switch, simply plug the Ethernet cable into the PoE port on the switch and the other end into the Blecon Hub.
PoE Injector: For PoE injectors, connect the power supply to the injector and plug it into a wall outlet. One Ethernet port on the injector will be for the data input - connect this to your switch or router. The other Ethernet port is for the PoE output. Connect this port to the Blecon Hub.
The Blecon Hub will start operating once it is powered.
Step 2 (Suggested): Connect Blecon Hub to Wired Ethernet
If possible, connect the Blecon Hub to an Ethernet connection. The wired network needs to have connectivity to the Internet and must also be configured to automatically assign the Blecon Hub an IP address.
When Ethernet is not connected, the Blecon Hub connects over the cellular (LTE) network where available.
Blecon Hub Status Indicators
The front of the Blecon Hub has LED lights to indicate operational status
Green (Blinking)
Starting up
Green
Running
Blue
Connected to Blecon, operational as a hotspot
Red
Device error. Please contact Blecon for more information
Blecon Hub Hardware Specifications
Network Connectivity
Ethernet
10/100Mbps with POE support
Wi-Fi
Dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) supporting 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Cellular
LTE Cat 1 US variant: LTE-FDD: B2/B4/B5/B12/B13/B25/B26 ; WCDMA: B2/B4/B5 EU variant: LTE-FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28; WCDMA: B1/B8; GSM: B3/B8
Note: Network cables are not included with the device to give installers maximum flexibility
Power
Power options
Power over Ethernet (44-57V) USB Type-C (5V)
Typical current during operation
200mA @ 5V
Note: AC power adapters are not supplied in package to give installers maximum flexibility with regards to power options
Bluetooth
Tx Power
3 dBm
Rx Sensitivity
Dimensions
LxWxD
95mm x 95mm x 30mm
Operating conditions
Operating Temperature
0℃ to 55℃
Storage Temperature
-40℃ to 85℃
Certifications
FCC, CE, IC, BQB, RoHs
Blecon Hub Software and Services
Operating system
Blecon Linux (Kernel version 6.10)
Software updates
Blecon-managed OTA
Geo-Positioning
Combination of cellular-assisted GPS, visible Wi-Fi networks, and visible cellular networks
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