Tested with ThingSIM
Ewon (HMS Networks) routers and gateways, tested with ThingSIM.
Ewon remote-access routers let machine builders reach PLCs on customer sites through Talk2M. With a ThingSIM in a 4G Cosy+ or Flexy, the machine has its own connection and never needs the customer's network.
Setting up a ThingSIM in the Ewon web interface and eBuddy, with Talk2M
The APN goes in Setup → System → Communication → Networking → Internet Connection → Modem. Copy it from the SIM's page in the ThingSIM portal; there is no username or password.
- Activate the SIM in the ThingSIM portal, then insert it in the Ewon's SIM slot.
- Run the Internet Connection Wizard, or open the Modem page.
- Set the country and provider to custom and enter the APN from the portal as the Access Point Name. Leave the PIN, username and password blank.
- If it does not register, use Operator Selection to pick a UK network (O2, Vodafone, Three or EE).
- Save and reboot the Ewon.
- The Modem page's status section shows the network, connection type and signal, and the Ewon then appears online in Talk2M.
Two SIMs for failover
Ewon 4G models take one SIM.
Checking it works
The Modem page's status section on the Ewon, and the device's online status in eCatcher or Talk2M.
More help
APN settings, signal but no data and setting up a 4G router.
Ewon (HMS Networks) models that work with ThingSIM
Every model below is compatible and tested with ThingSIM. Older models no longer sold are marked; plenty are still in service and work the same way.
Anybus Wireless Bolt
Tested with ThingSIM
Tested with ThingSIM
Wireless Bolt LTE US/CA (AWB1502/AWB1503)
4G Cat 4 · 1 × Nano SIM On-machine LTE connectivity bolt, North America.
Tested with ThingSIM
Wireless Bolt 5G (AWB7000)
5G · unconfirmed On-machine 5G connectivity bolt.Anybus Wireless Router
Tested with ThingSIM
AWB5221 Industrial LTE Cat 4 router
4G Cat 4 · unconfirmed DIN-rail LTE router for industrial machines.Ewon Cosy+
Tested with ThingSIM
Cosy+ 4G EU (EC7133L)
4G LTE · 1 SIM slot Remote-access VPN router for machine builders (Talk2M).
Tested with ThingSIM
Cosy+ 4G NA (EC7133K-01)
4G LTE · 1 SIM slot Remote-access VPN router, North America.
Tested with ThingSIM
Cosy+ 4G APAC (EC7133M)
4G LTE · 1 SIM slot Remote-access VPN router, APAC.
Tested with ThingSIM
Cosy+ 4G JP (EC7133N)
4G LTE · 1 SIM slot Remote-access VPN router, Japan.Ewon Edge
Tested with ThingSIM
Ewon Edge 410/420 + EE4GE 4G extension module
4G LTE · unconfirmed New-gen Ewon edge gateway; cellular via EE4GE module.Ewon Flexy
Tested with ThingSIM
Flexy 205 + FLB320A (4G EU) / FLB3208 (4G NA) / FLB3209 (4G APAC)
4G LTE · 1 × on card Modular remote-access router and data logger; cellular via FLB 32xx card.Ewon Flexy extension cards
Tested with ThingSIM
FLB320A 4G Europe card
4G LTE · 1 SIM slot 4G modem card for Flexy.
Tested with ThingSIM
FLB3208 4G North America card (also -00H Class 1 Div 2)
4G LTE · 1 SIM slot 4G modem card for Flexy, North America.
Tested with ThingSIM
FLB3209 4G APAC card
4G LTE · 1 SIM slot 4G modem card for Flexy, APAC.Netbiter
Tested with ThingSIM
Netbiter EC360 Europe (NB1022)
4G LTE · 1 SIM slot Remote monitoring gateway for generators, tanks, telecom sites (Argos cloud).
Tested with ThingSIM
Netbiter EC360 North America (NB1023)
4G LTE · 1 SIM slot Remote monitoring gateway, North America.
Tested with ThingSIM
Netbiter EC360W (NB1024)
4G LTE · 1 SIM slot Remote monitoring gateway, world variant.Questions people ask
Does a ThingSIM work in an Ewon Cosy+ 4G?
Yes. Insert the SIM, set the APN from the portal in the modem settings and the Ewon connects to Talk2M over mobile data.
How much data does an Ewon use?
An idle Talk2M connection uses little, and remote sessions add more. Most machines fit in 250 MB or 1 GB a month; check usage in the portal and change plan if needed.
A good place to start
UK 4-network, 250 MB a month
Roams across all four UK networks and uses whichever is strongest where the device is.
Compare every plan250 MB
UK 4-network
£1.20a month per active SIM, ex VAT
Order 250 MB