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Connectivity Improvements

Connectivity Improvements

Your BATM must connect to CAS. The connection must be reliable & strong. In some cases, the wifi signal is too weak for a proper connection. Perhaps the router is too far away, and you have no control over the BATM placement? We understand; it happens.

An external antenna can be a security risk & may expose your BATM to casual vandalism.

The best solution is always Ethernet (where available).

See: Connecting your BATM using Ethernet


Here are some tested, reliable options for locations that don’t quite meet our connectivity demands.


OptConnect

OptConnect offers cellular modems. The modems connect to the BATM using the Ethernet port.


External Antennas

In some instances, an external antenna makes sense.

In the rare instance that an external antenna is required, here are some guidelines & suggestions.


 

The Wifi connector at the BATM is a U.FL micro-coax cable fitting. These don’t come in many flavors.

  • The other end of the cable should typically be an RP-SMA.


Gently & carefully pry up the U.FL connector.

Leave it attached at the other end, but tuck it aside & away to prevent the cable from accidentally shorting out a component (or getting damaged).


Attach the new U.FL converter cable.

Orient in the same general direction as the integrated cable and connect to the same (right) U.FL port.

Secure this cable to the mainboard area!

  • An optional IDC bulkhead mount (shown in blue) can be 3D-printed if desired.

    • STL file found here: