# InHand router SIM cards, tested with ThingSIM

> InHand's IR industrial routers, IG edge gateways and VG vehicle gateways are common in vending, utilities and transport. A ThingSIM connects once its APN is set in the router's cellular settings.

## Setting up a ThingSIM in the InHand router web interface and InHand Cloud

The APN goes in **Network → Cellular (some firmware: Network → Dialup)**.

1. Activate the SIM in the ThingSIM portal, then insert it in SIM1.
2. Log in to the router (192.168.2.1 by default), go to Network → Cellular and tick Enable.
3. Set SIM1's network provider to Profile 1.
4. Edit profile 1 in the profiles table. Enter the APN from the portal, set authentication to none or auto, leave the username and password blank, and click OK.
5. Click Apply at the bottom of the page.
6. The Status page then shows the modem registered and roaming, with an IP address.

**Two SIMs:** Under the cellular page's advanced options, Dual SIM Enable makes SIM1 the main SIM and switches to SIM2 after SIM1 fails to dial a set number of times (five by default). Give SIM2 its own profile.

**Checking it works:** The Status page shows registration, roaming and the IP address. InHand Cloud shows the same across a fleet.

## IR

- **IR302**: Industrial router, 4G LTE Cat 4 / Cat 1, 2 × Nano SIM. Low-cost industrial router with VPN and dual-SIM failover.
- **IR315**: Industrial router, 4G LTE, 2 × Nano SIM. 5-port industrial router; IR615/IR915L/IR305 replacement.
- **IR624**: Industrial router, 5G NR, 2 × Nano SIM, Wi-Fi. Industrial 5G router for harsh environments.
- **IR602**: Industrial router, 5G RedCap, 2 × Nano SIM, Wi-Fi. RedCap industrial router with 2.5 GbE.
- **IR925**: Industrial router, 5G NR, 2 × Nano SIM, Wi-Fi. Industrial 5G router with rich I/O.

## IG

- **IG902**: IoT gateway, 4G LTE, 2 SIM slots. Python/Docker industrial edge gateway.
- **IG502**: IoT gateway, 4G LTE, 2 × Micro SIM. Edge gateway with 80+ industrial protocols, C1D2.

## VG

- **VG710**: Vehicle router, 4G LTE Cat 6, 2 × Mini SIM, Wi-Fi. Vehicle gateway with CAN and edge compute (IP64).
- **VG710-H**: Vehicle router, 5G NR, 2 × Mini SIM, Wi-Fi. 5G vehicle gateway with inertial GNSS.
- **VG710-M**: Vehicle router, 5G / 4G LTE, 2 × Mini SIM, Wi-Fi. ITxPT M12 vehicle gateway for public transport.
- **VG814-Rail**: Vehicle router, 5G SA/NSA, 2 × Mini SIM, Wi-Fi. EN 50155 rail/metro gateway.
- **VG814-Road**: Vehicle router, 5G, 2 × Mini SIM, Wi-Fi. Bus/tram gateway with OBD-II/CAN.

## Metering

- **MG301**: IoT gateway, 4G LTE, 1 × Mini SIM. Metering gateway for AMR (DLMS/COSEM).
- **MG301-M**: IoT gateway, 4G LTE Cat 1, 1 × Mini SIM. Modular meter modem for AMR.

## FWA

- **CPE02**: Office router, 5G, 2 × Nano SIM, Wi-Fi. 5G business CPE with failover (AT&T/Verizon/T-Mobile certified).
- **FWA12**: Office router, 5G NR, 2 × Nano SIM, Wi-Fi. 5G Wi-Fi 7 router for branch/retail.
- **ODU2002**: Outdoor unit, 5G, 2 × Nano SIM. IP67 outdoor 5G router with GNSS.
- **ODU12**: Outdoor unit, 5G NR, 2 × Nano SIM, Wi-Fi. IP65 outdoor 5G router with PoE.
- **ODU302**: Outdoor unit, 4G LTE, 2 × Nano SIM, Wi-Fi. IP65 outdoor 4G router.

## Portable

- **CR602**: mobile hotspot, 5G NR, triple-SIM failover (Nano), Wi-Fi. Battery 5G router with dual 2.5 GbE.
- **CR202-Lite**: mobile hotspot, 4G LTE Cat 6, 2 × Nano SIM, Wi-Fi. Battery portable router (Verizon/AT&T/FirstNet certified).

## ER

- **ER815**: Branch router, 5G SA, 2 × Nano SIM, Wi-Fi. 5G SA business router for branches.
- **ER615**: Branch router, 5G, 2 × Nano SIM, Wi-Fi. 5G business router with OOB and SD-WAN.

## LoRaWAN

- **EC312-LoRaWAN**: LoRaWAN gateway, 4G LTE Cat 1, 2 × Nano SIM, Wi-Fi. LoRaWAN gateway with built-in LNS.

## VR

- **VR624**: Vehicle router, 5G NR, 2 × Nano SIM, Wi-Fi. Rugged M12 5G vehicle router for transit/emergency.

## Older models

- **IR615** (no longer sold): Industrial router, 4G LTE, 2 SIM slots. Widely deployed InHand industrial router.
- **IR305** (no longer sold): Industrial router, 4G LTE, 2 SIM slots. Widely deployed InHand industrial router.

## Questions

### Does a ThingSIM work in an InHand IR302?

Yes. Insert the SIM, set the APN from the portal in the cellular dial-up settings and the router connects.

### Can I manage many InHand routers at once?

Yes, from InHand Cloud. ThingSIM's own portal shows each SIM's status and usage alongside it.

Suggested plan: 250 MB, UK 4-network, £1.20 a month per active SIM, ex VAT.

Source: https://thingsim.com/devices/inhand