Verizon 595 User's Guide

AirLink MP595/595W ModemUser Guide for Verizon2130795Rev 1.5

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide4 2130795Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51GPS configuratio

ContentsRev 1.4 Draft Jul.08 5Weight and dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Host

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Rev 1.5 Jul.08 71: Introducing the MP Modem• CDMA account and coverage• Receive diversity• Virtual serial port• VPN support for RNAP• Software• Doc

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide8 2130795About CDMATheMPmodemoperatesover•• HighSpeedDownlinkPacketAccess(HSDPA)—upto3.6megabit

Introducing the MP ModemRev 1.5 Jul.08 9TheabilityoftheMPmodemtoobtainserviceandthetypeofserviceobtainedinanyareaisdeterminedby

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide10 2130795TheMPmodemalsosupportsconnectionsviaIEEE802.11b/g(MP595).SeeChapter6formoredetails.Vir

Introducing the MP ModemRev 1.5 Jul.08 11SoftwareTheMPmodemcomeswiththefollowingsoftware:• 3GWatcher,thesoftwarefortheMPmodemwhicha

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide12 2130795• InterprettheLEDsontheMPmodemandtheindicatorsinthe3GWatchersoftware.• ConfiguretheM

Rev 1.5 Jul.08 132: Getting Started• Plan your MP modem installation• Required equipment• System requirements Thischapterprovides:• Anoverviewo

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide14 2130795Plan your MP modem installationThissectionguidesyouthroughthedecisionsyouneedtomakebefore

Getting StartedRev 1.5 Jul.08 15Thefollowingtablesummarizestheadvantagesanddisadvan‐tagesofthevariousinterfaces:Youcanswitchbetweeni

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide16 2130795Required equipmentPackage contentsEachMPmodemboxcontains:• TheMPmodem• Amountingtemplate• Mo

Getting StartedRev 1.5 Jul.08 17• Appropriateelectricalgrounding.Ifagroundwireisnecessary,usea16‐gaugewireandconnectittoagrounds

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Rev 1.5 Jul.08 193: Hardware and SoftwareInstallation• Install the MP modem Thischapterprovidesinstru ctionsforinstallingtheMPmodem,insta

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide20 2130795Connector panelTheMP595modemhasthefollowingconnectors:Figure 3-2: MP 595 modem rear connecto

Hardware and Software InstallationRev 1.5 Jul.08 214. ConnectthecablethatrunsbetweentheMPmodemandyourcomputertotheMPmodem.Donotco

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide22 21307953. UsethesuppliedmountingscrewsandwasherstosecuretheMPmodemthroughtheholesalongthee

Hardware and Software InstallationRev 1.5 Jul.08 23YoucanalsouseagroundscrewontheconnectorpaneloftheMPmodem.Usea16‐gaugewireify

PrefaceRev 1.5 Jul.08 3Important Notice Duetothenatureofwirelesscommunications,transmissionandreceptionofdatacanneverbeguaranteed.D

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide24 2130795· 1900MHz(PCS)· 800MHz(Cellular)Youcanuseadual‐bandantennathatsupportsbothfre‐quencies.

Hardware and Software InstallationRev 1.5 Jul.08 25Install the antennas and cablesNote: When connecting the cables, hand-tighten the connectors; d

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide26 2130795Step 3 — Install the power harnessInatypicalinstallation,theMPmodemisconnectedtothevehicl

Hardware and Software InstallationRev 1.5 Jul.08 27Ignition sense on/off wiringThissectiononlyappliestoinstallinganMPmodeminavehicle.If

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide28 2130795onwhentheignitionisswitchedto“Accessory”mode.Inthisconfiguration,theMPmodemisonwhen

Hardware and Software InstallationRev 1.5 Jul.08 29terminals,donotleave barewireexposed.Donotuseacrimpterminalformorethanonewireu

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide30 2130795Serial connector (DB9) pinoutsTheMPmodemisconfiguredasDCE(DataCommunicationsEquipment)and

Hardware and Software InstallationRev 1.5 Jul.08 31I/O port connectionsTheMPmodem’sI/OportisastandardfemaleDB15HDconnectorforremotemon

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide32 2130795The Activation WizardTheActivationWizardguidesyouthroughtheprocessofsettingupyouraccount

Rev 1.5 Jul.08 334: MP Modem Operation• Status indicators• 3G Watcher software• Establishing connectionsOperatingtheMPmodemrequiressomeknowle

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide4 2130795REVENUEORANTICIPATEDPROFITSORREVENUEARISINGOUTOFTHEUSEORINABILITYTOUSEANYSIERRAWIREL

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide34 2130795Status indicatorsTheMPmodem’sindicatorpanelincludesfourindicatorlights.:Figure 4-1: The ind

MP Modem OperationRev 1.5 Jul.08 35Reset the MP modemTheresetbuttonfortheMPmodemisonthetopofthehousing.ToresettheMPmodem,presst

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide36 2130795Launching 3G WatcherTolaunch3GWatcher:1. Start3GWatcherbychoosingStart > Programs > Si

MP Modem OperationRev 1.5 Jul.08 37Figure 4-4: Options Menu3. SelectUSB, Ethernet,orSerial.4. ClickOKWatchercloses,reopensandre‐initialize

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide38 2130795Dependingontheoperatingmodeandsettingsin3GWatcher,aconnectionmaybeautomaticallyestabl

Rev 1.5 Jul.08 395: Configuring the Router Functions• Non-NAT mode• NAT mode• MP modem networking basics in NAT mode• Static IP and TCP/UDP port fo

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide40 2130795Non-NAT modeInnon‐NATconfiguration,youcanconnectonlyoneclientdevice,suchasacomputerto

Configuring the Router FunctionsRev 1.5 Jul.08 41MP modem networking basics in NAT modeInNATmode,theMPmodemhasa built‐inDHCPserverthata

Configuring the Router FunctionsRev 1.5 Jul.08 42Enable the routerTherouterfeaturesareenabledwhenNATisenabled.Bydefault,NATisdisabled.

Configuring the Router FunctionsRev 1.5 Jul.08 432. InWatcher,selectTools > AT Commands,andusetheAT!MPSTATICROUTEcommandtosetupstati

PrefaceRev 1.5 Jul.08 5Trademarks AirCard®and“HeartoftheWirelessMachine®”areregisteredtrademarksofSierraWireless.Watcher®isatradema

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Rev 1.5 Jul.08 456: Configuring the Wireless Access Point• Unlock MP modem configuration• Enable the wireless access point• Set the SSID• Configure

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide46 2130795Note: When the modem is using a WAP connection, Watcher is available over Ethernet only. Note: USB

Configuring the Wireless Access PointRev 1.5 Jul.08 47Enable the wireless access pointBydefaultthewirelessaccesspointisdisabled.Toenablet

Configuring the Wireless Access PointRev 1.5 Jul.08 48Configure the security settingsThenetworksecuritysettingsonthecomputers(orotherdevic

Configuring the Wireless Access PointRev 1.5 Jul.08 49Configure security on the client computersForeachcomputeronthenetwork,thenetworkauth

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Rev 1.5 Jul.08 517: Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O Data• I/O device installation and configurationTheMPmodemiscapableofreport

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide52 2130795GPS protocols and commandsNote: The “MP 3G Modems TAIP Reference manual” (document #2130312) provid

Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O DataRev 1.5 Jul.08 53GPS TAIP quick referenceThefollowingtableisaquicksummaryoftheTAIPmess

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide6 2130795Revision HistoryRevision numberRelease dateChanges1.1 August 2007• RemoveddetailaboutATcommandpa

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide54 2130795Beforeusingthedigitalinput/outputlines,youmustconfigurethemasinputsoroutputs.Connector

Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O DataRev 1.5 Jul.08 55AdigitalinputcanbeconnectedtofourofthepinsontheDB15HDconnector:P

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide56 2130795Digital output devicesDigitaloutputdevicesarethosethathaveonlytwostatesandthestateisco

Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O DataRev 1.5 Jul.08 57Typicallyananaloginputdeviceshould beconnectedbetweenGround(pin10)a

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide58 2130795Analog input setupTheAnalogInputwindow(Tools > Options > MP > Input/Output)isusedto

Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O DataRev 1.5 Jul.08 59Digital I/O setupTheDigitalInput/Outputwindow(Tools > Options > MP &g

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Rev 1.5 Jul.08 618: Sending Data to Your Network Application• Retrieve the Unique Mobile Device IDThischapterdiscusseshowtoconfiguretheMPmo

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide62 2130795Thefastratetimeronlybecomesactivewhenanalarmconditionistriggeredbyariseordropinth

Sending Data to Your Network ApplicationRev 1.5 Jul.08 63Note: The “MP 3G Modems TAIP Reference manual” (document #2130312) provides a description

Rev 1.4 Draft Jul.08 1ContentsIntroducing the MP Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Abou

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide64 2130795Note: More information on NMEA message standards is available at www.nmea.org.Ifthemoduleisconf

Sending Data to Your Network ApplicationRev 1.5 Jul.08 65The problem created by Network Address TranslationNote: A similar problem may occur if NA

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide66 2130795Note: NetMotion Wireless, Inc. develops client-server applica-tions that attempt to overcome the is

Rev 1.5 Jul.08 679: Support and WarrantyTechnical supportToobtaintechnicalsupportforyourMP modem,andfirmwareandsoftwareupgrades,please

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Rev 1.5 Jul.08 6910: Technical SpecificationsThischapterprovidestechnicaldatafortheMP595modem.Note: The technical specifications are subj

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide70 2130795Environmental specificationsWeight and dimensionsOperating temperature-30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°

Technical SpecificationsRev 1.5 Jul.08 71Host interfaces Other interfaces GPS specifications Serial One — DB9 femaleUSB One — USB Type B, USB 1.1/2

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide72 2130795I/O port characteristics3G Watcher softwareWireless access point specificationsAbsolute maximum volt

Technical SpecificationsRev 1.5 Jul.08 73Security features OpenWPA (Wireless Protected Access)WPA2Open WEP (64-bit and 128-bit)Shared WEP (64-bit a

ContentsRev 1.4 Draft Jul.08 2Install the MP modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21St

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Rev 1.5 Jul.08 7511: Regulatory InformationCanadaNote: Unauthorized modifica-tions or changes not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless, Inc. cou

AirLink MP595 / MP595W Modem User Guide76 2130795Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital devi

Rev 1.5 Jul.08 1Numerics1X,81x‐EVDORev.0,81x‐EVDORev.A,83GWatcher,35–38Aaccount,31activation,32activation,32alertratetimer,

IndexRev 1.5 Jul.08 2inputs.SeeI/Odevicesinterfaces,71IS‐95,8LLEDs,34lowratetimer,61Mmanuals,11modeNAT,40,41non‐NAT,40mounting,

IndexRev 1.5 Jul.08 3WirelessAccessPoint.SeeWAP.

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ContentsRev 1.4 Draft Jul.08 33G Watcher software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35