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MP 875 Modem
User Guide
2130808
Rev 1.5
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Preface Important Notice Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a well‐constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in da
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MP875 Modem User Guide REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra Wireless and/or its affiliates aggregate liability arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless product, regardless of the number of
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Preface ® ® Trademarks AirCard and “Heart of the Wireless Machine ” are registered ® trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Watcher is a trademark of Sierra Wireless, registered in the European Community. Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wireless logo, the red wave design, and the red‐tipped antenna are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. ® Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. ® QUALCOMM is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Used under license. Other trademarks are th
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MP875 Modem User Guide Revision History Revision Release Changes number date 1.1 August 2007 • Removed detail about AT command parameters, instead directing users to the MP 3G Modems AT Command Reference manual. (document #2130810.) � Updated regulatory information for Canada and the USA. (See “Regulatory Information” on page 77.). 1.2 January 2008 � Added NAT and WAP information. 1.3 February 2008 � Added battery cable information under power connection. 1.4 March 2008 � Added more Regulator
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Contents Introducing the MP Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Network connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Accounts and coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Supported GSM radio frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connection methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MP875 Modem User Guide Install the MP modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Step 1 — Mount the MP modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Select a location for the MP modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Mounting the MP modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Ground the MP modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 3G Watcher software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 3G Watcher Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Launching 3G Watcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Connection to MP Physical Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Changing the Physical Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MP875 Modem User Guide I/O device installation and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Connector pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Port specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Digital input devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Example: panic button connections. . . . .
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Contents I/O port characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 3G Watcher software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Wireless access point specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MP875 Modem User Guide 12 2130808
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1: Introducing the MP Modem • Accounts and coverage • Connection methods • Virtual serial port • VPN support for RNAP • Software • Documentation Note: Do not connect the MP The Sierra Wireless MP modem provides a wireless network modem to a USB port on a connection for portable computers in vehicles or offices. computer before installing the If the MP modem is installed in a vehicle, it typically is software. (See “Step 5 — Install mounted in the trunk and connected to a notebook computer
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MP875 Modem User Guide Network connections The MP modem operates over the following networks, with connectivity and speed dependent on your service provider and account: � High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) — up to 2.0 megabits per second (Mbps) � Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) — up to 384 kilobits per second (kbps) � Enhanced Data GSM Environment (EDGE)—up to 236 kbps � General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)—up to 56 kbps � Circuit switched (dial‐up) data connections O
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Introducing the MP Modem Account provisions Your account may restrict usage of certain networks or may limit your connection time or data transmission. Supported GSM radio frequencies The MP modem has tri‐band capability on HSUPA and UMTS networks, operating on: � 850 MHz � 1900 MHz � 2100 MHz and quad‐band capability on EDGE and GPRS, operating on: � 850 MHz � 900 MHz � 1800 MHz � 1900 MHz Connection methods You can connect the MP modem to a USB, Ethernet (RJ45), or serial (DB9) port on a c
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MP875 Modem User Guide The MP modem VSPs are available on both USB and Ethernet interfaces. For information on enabling a virtual serial port, see the MP 3G Modems AT Command Reference manual (document #2130810). VPN support for RNAP This feature allows for the exchange of Remote Network 1 Access Protocol (RNAP ) data between the MP modem and a remote server accessible only through a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. When using this feature, you must have 3G Watcher running on the
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Introducing the MP Modem versions of the software and firmware are released, they are posted at www.sierrawireless.com. MP Modem Manager MP Modem Manager is a web‐based diagnostic and management tool that allows you to remotely monitor and configure a fleet of MP modems. With MP Modem Manager you can: � Diagnose and troubleshoot field issues. � Identify MP modem firmware versions and remotely upgrade firmware. � Organize MP modems into groups for table viewing of modem and network status.
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MP875 Modem User Guide Online help is provided with 3G Watcher. It describes all the icons and indicators in 3G Watcher and provides detailed instructions on using 3G Watcher to make data connections. When using 3G Watcher, you can access help through the menu system or by pressing the key. The MP 3G Modems AT Command Reference manual (document #2130810) describes the available AT command set. The MP Modem Manager User Guide (document #2130554) provides information on how to install,
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2: Getting Started • Plan your MP modem installation • Required equipment • System requirements This chapter provides: � An overview of the installation process � Information about the equipment you’ll need � System requirements for the clients you want to use with the MP modem � Planning considerations Overview of installation steps: � Plan the installation. · Location · Connection type · Routing � Ensure required equipment is available. � Ensure the clients have the necessary system requirem
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MP875 Modem User Guide Plan your MP modem installation This section guides you through the decisions you need to make before you begin the installation. Where do you want to install your MP modem? The MP modem can be installed in a vehicle or in an office. The same installation steps apply with the following exceptions: � If you are installing the MP modem in a vehicle: · Use the power harness to connect the MP modem to the vehicle battery. · Decide how to set the ignition sense option for
