AirCard 800 Series Wireless USB Modem Installation Guide Includes:
875U 880U 881U 2130784 Rev 1.2.3 Preface Important Notice Safety and Hazards Limitation of Liability Duetothenatureofwirelesscommunications,transmission andreceptionofdatacanneverbeguaranteed.Datamaybe delayed,corrupted(i.e.,haveerrors)orbetotallylost. Althoughsignificantdelaysorlossesofdataarerarewhen wirelessdevicessuchastheSierraWirelessmodemareusedin anormalmannerwithawellconstructednetwork,theSierra Wirelessmodemshouldnotbeusedinsituationswhere failuretotransmitorreceivedatacouldresultindamageof anykindtotheuseroranyotherparty,includingbutnot limitedtopersonalinjury,death,orlossofproperty.Sierra Wirelessacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagesofanykind resultingfromdelaysorerrorsindatatransmittedorreceived usingtheSierraWirelessmodem,orforfailureoftheSierra Wirelessmodemtotransmitorreceivesuchdata. DonotoperatetheSierraWirelessmodeminareaswhere blastingisinprogress,whereexplosiveatmospheresmaybe present,nearmedicalequipment,nearlifesupportequipment, oranyequipmentwhichmaybesusceptibletoanyformof radiointerference.Insuchareas,theSierraWirelessmodem MUSTBEPOWEREDOFF.TheSierraWirelessmodemcan transmitsignalsthatcouldinterferewiththisequipment. DonotoperatetheSierraWirelessmodeminanyaircraft, whethertheaircraftisonthegroundorinflight.Inaircraft,the SierraWirelessmodemMUSTBEPOWEREDOFF.When operating,theSierraWirelessmodemcantransmitsignalsthat couldinterferewithvariousonboardsystems. Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time. Thedriveroroperatorofanyvehicleshouldnotoperatethe SierraWirelessmodemwhileincontrolofavehicle.Doingso willdetractfromthedriveroroperatorscontrolandoperation ofthatvehicle.Insomestatesandprovinces,operatingsuch communicationsdeviceswhileincontrolofavehicleisan offence. Theinformationinthismanualissubjecttochangewithout noticeanddoesnotrepresentacommitmentonthepartof SierraWireless.SIERRAWIRELESSANDITSAFFILIATES SPECIFICALLYDISCLAIMLIABILITYFORANYANDALL DIRECT,INDIRECT,SPECIAL,GENERAL,INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,PUNITIVEOREXEMPLARYDAMAGES INCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,LOSSOFPROFITSOR Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 3 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide REVENUEORANTICIPATEDPROFITSORREVENUE ARISINGOUTOFTHEUSEORINABILITYTOUSEANY SIERRAWIRELESSPRODUCT,EVENIFSIERRAWIRELESS AND/ORITSAFFILIATESHASBEENADVISEDOFTHE POSSIBILITYOFSUCHDAMAGESORTHEYARE FORESEEABLEORFORCLAIMSBYANYTHIRDPARTY. Notwithstandingtheforegoing,innoeventshallSierra Wirelessand/oritsaffiliatesaggregateliabilityarisingunder orinconnectionwiththeSierraWirelessproduct,regardlessof thenumberofevents,occurrences,orclaimsgivingriseto liability,beinexcessofthepricepaidbythepurchaserforthe SierraWirelessproduct. Patents Portionsofthisproductmaybecoveredbysomeorallofthe followingUSpatents:
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www.sierrawireless.com Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 5 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide 6 2130784 Table of Contents Welcome to the AirCard 800 Series wireless USB modem . 9 AirCard 800 Series wireless USB modem . 9 Supported operating systems . 9 The AirCard USB modem as a network card . 9 GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, and HSDPA service support . 10 Frequency band support . 10 Your account and coverage area. 11 AirCard USB modem software . 12 Package contents . 12 The SIM card and your account . 13 Installation . 15 Before you begin . 15 System requirements . 15 Install the AirCard USB modem . 16 Insert the battery . 16 Insert the SIM card . 16 Install Watcher software and the AirCard USB modem . 17 Set Internet Explorer to use the AirCard USB modem . 20 Remove the AirCard USB modem . 20 Remove the SIM card . 21 Configure your account . 23 Set up a profile . 24 Watcher basics . 27 Launch Watcher . 27 The Watcher window . 28 Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 7 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide Icons and indicators on the main Watcher window . 29 View options . 30 Status icons . 31 Turn the radio on and off . 31 Frequency band and network selection. 31 Frequency band selection . 32 Network selection . 32 Care and maintenance of your USB modem . 33 Battery . 33 Technical specifications . 35 LED operation . 35 Radio frequency and electrical specifications . 36 Environmental specifications . 36 Regulatory and safety information . 37 Important notice . 37 Safety and hazards . 37 Important safety / compliance information for North American users. 38 EU regulatory conformity. 40 8 2130784 1: Welcome to the AirCard 800 Series wireless USB modem AirCard 800 Series 1 wireless USB modem Your account and coverage area AirCard USB modem software Package contents Caution: Do not insert your AirCard USB modem into the USB slot before installing the software. AirCard 800 Series wireless USB modem TheAirCard 800Series3GwirelessUSBmodemenablesyou toconnecttotheInternet,sendandreceiveemail,connecttoa corporatenetwork/VPN,orviewstreamingvideo,without theneedofanetworkcableorphoneline. TheAirCardUSBmodemfitsintotheUSBslotonyour notebookordesktopPC. Supported operating systems TheAirCardUSBmodemworksinnotebookordesktopPCs runningWindowsVista,XP,or2000orMacOSX. The AirCard USB modem as a network card TheAirCardUSBmodemcanbeconfiguredtoprovidethe alwaysondataconnectionthatanEthernetcardorother wiredLANcardprovides.Thatis,youcansetoptionsin Watcher(aprogramthatcomeswiththeAirCardUSB modem)thatcausetheAirCardUSBmodemtoestablisha networkconnectionwheneveryouinsertit,assumingGSM, GPRS,EDGE,UMTS,orHSDPAserviceisavailable.(See GPRS,EDGE,UMTS,andHSDPAservicesupporton page 10.)Otherwise,youcanconfigureWatchertoconnect onlywhenyouclicktheConnectbutton. TheAirCardUSBmodemconnectionprovidesaccesstothe Internet.Oncetheconnectionisestablished,youcanopenyour browserandconnecttoanywebsiteavailableontheInternet, oraccessotherInternetservices(suchasemail). Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 9 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, and HSDPA service support GPRS,EDGE,UMTS,andHSDPAareaddondataservicesto GSMmobilephonenetworks.Themaximumtheoreticaldata speedswhenconnectedontheseservicesare:
GPRS(GeneralPacketRadioService)56 kbps(kilobits persecond)
EDGE(EnhancedDataGSMEnvironment)236 kbps
UMTS(UniversalMobileTelecommunicationsSystem) 384 kbps
HSDPA(HighSpeedDownloadPacketAccess)upto 7.2 Mbps(Megabitspersecond) GPRSandEDGEare2G(secondgeneration)dataservices. UMTSandHSDPAare3G(thirdgeneration)dataservices. Whenestablishingaconnection,yourAirCardUSBmodem usesthefastestavailableservice.If,forexample,youareusing anAirCardUSBmodeminanareathathasGPRSandEDGE servicebutnotUMTSorHSDPAservice,theAirCardUSB modemconnectsusingEDGEservice. Oncetheconnectionisestablished,youhaveaccesstoall Internetservices. Frequency band support EveryGSMnetworkoperatesononeoftheseradiofrequency bandswhenproviding2G(GPRSorEDGE)service:
850MHzband(alsocalledthecellularband)usedby someNorthAmericanserviceproviders 900MHzbandusedbysomeEuropeanservice providers 1800MHzbandusedbysomeEuropeanandAsian serviceproviders 1900MHzband(alsocalledthePCSband)usedby manyNorthAmericanserviceproviders
Everynetworkthatoffers3GUMTS/HSDPAservicedoesso ononeofthesebands:
WCDMA850usedbyNorthAmericanserviceproviders
WCDMA1900usedbyNorthAmericanservice providers
WCDMA2100usedbyEuropean,Asian,andAustralian serviceproviders 10 2130784 Welcome to the AirCard 800 Series wireless USB modem TheAirCardUSBmodemsupportsquadband850/900/1800
/1900MHzGSM/GPRS/EDGE,andtriband850/1900/2100 MHzWCDMA/HSDPAfrequencybands. Your account and coverage area CompaniesthatoperateGSMnetworksandprovideaccessto thosenetworksarecalledserviceproviders.Youmusthavean accountwithaGSMserviceproviderthatoffersHSDPAor UMTSservicetousetheAirCardUSBmodems3Gcapability.
(TheAirCardUSBmodemisbackwardcompatibleto2G service.) Whenyouobtainyouraccount,youaregivenaSIMcard,also calledasmartcardorsmartchip.(Dependingonhowyou purchasedyourAirCardUSBmodem,youmayalreadyhave anaccount,andyourSIMcardmayhavebeenincludedin yourpackage.)TheSIMcardcontainsaccountinformationand mustbeinsertedintheAirCardUSBmodemanytimeyouuse it. BeforeyoucanusetheAirCardUSBmodem,youmustinstall theAirCardUSBmodemsoftwareandensurethatyour AirCardUSBmodemisconfiguredtouseyouraccount. Instructionsoncompletingthesestepsareprovidedinthe chaptersthatfollow. Onceinstalledandconfigured,youcanconnecttotheInternet withtheAirCardUSBmodeminanyareainwhichyoucan obtainGPRS,EDGE,UMTS,orHSDPAservice. Yourabilitytoobtainservicedependsonthesefactors:
ProximitytoaGSMnetworkYoumustbewithinthe coverageareaofaGSMnetworkinordertousethe AirCardUSBmodem.
ServiceproviderIfyouarewithinthecoverageareaofa networkthatisnotoperatedbyyourownservice provider,youcanobtainserviceonlyifthereisaroaming agreementbetweenyourserviceproviderandthenetwork operator. Note: If you purchased the AirCard USB modem from a GSM service provider, you may already have an account. Otherwise, your retailer should be able to provide you with the names of companies that provide this service. Note: The fee for service is usually higher when you are roaming (connected to a network other than the one belonging to your service provider).
AccountprovisionsYouraccountmayrestrictyour usagetocertainnetworksorlimittheamountoftimeyou canusethenetwork. FrequencybandYoucannotconnecttonetworks operatinginbandsnotsupportedbyyourAirCardUSB modem,regardlessofroamingagreementsoraccount provisions.
Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 11 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide Mostserviceprovidershavecoveragemapsontheirwebsites. AirCard USB modem software TheAirCardUSBmodemcomeswiththefollowingsoftware
(madebySierraWireless):
TheWatcherprogramforWindowsthatyouuseto managetheAirCardUSBmodemandmonitoryour connections.
Thedriversoftwarethatformstheinterfacebetweenthe networkcardandyourWindowsoperatingsystem. Package contents YourAirCardUSBmodempackagecontainsthefollowing:
AirCardUSBmodem
Rechargeablebattery
Dockingcradlewithattachedcable(inclusiondependent
onserviceprovider) InstallationCDcontainingtheAirCardUSBmodem softwareforWindowsandthisinstallationguide
QuickStartGuide 12 2130784 2: The SIM card and your account 2 YourequireaGSMaccountandaSIM(SubscriberIdentity Module)cardtousetheAirCardUSBmodem.TheSIMcardis asmallchip(aboutthesizeofapostagestamp)thatyouinsert intotheAirCardUSBmodem.TheSIMcontainsaccountinfor mationusedbythenetworktovalidateyouraccess. Note: Without a valid SIM card and a valid account, your AirCard USB modem will not work. DependingonhowyoupurchasedyourAirCardUSBmodem, youmayalreadyhaveanaccount.Inthiscase,theSIMshould beincludedinyourpackage.Otherwise,yourretailershould directyoutoalocalcompanythatprovidesGSMservice. Toactivateanaccount,theserviceproviderneedsfromyou:
Billinginformation(suchasacreditcardnumber)usedto
collectpaymentforyournetworkusage PossiblytheIMEI(InternationalMobileEquipment Identity),dependingonyourserviceprovider.This number,printedontheAirCardUSBmodemboxandon theAirCardUSBmodemlabel,identifiesyourdevice
(AirCardUSBmodemmodel)ontheGSMnetwork. Note: Keep a written record, in a secure place, of the account information that your service provider gives you. Instructions on creating a profile are in the section Configure your account on page 23. YourAirCardUSBmodemmustbeconfiguredtouseyour account.Ifpurchasedfromaserviceprovider,yourAirCard USBmodemmayhavebeenpreconfigured.Otherwise,you mustsetupaprofileinWatcher.Instructionsonsettingupa profilearedescribedinChapter4onpage 23. IfyouchangeGSMserviceproviders(suchasifyoumovetoa newcity),youwillneedanewSIMcardfromyournew serviceprovider.Youwillalsoneedtosetupanewprofile. ForinformationoninstallingtheSIMcard,seeInserttheSIM cardonpage 16. ForinformationonremovingtheSIMcard,seeRemovethe SIMcardonpage 21. Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 13 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide 14 2130784 3 3: Installation Before you begin Install the AirCard USB modem Remove the AirCard USB modem Remove the SIM card Thischapterguidesyouthroughthestepsnecessarytoinstall theAirCardUSBmodemonanotebookordesktopcomputer. Note: Do not insert the AirCard USB modem into your USB slot before installing the software. Before you begin 1. ObtainaGSMaccount(ifthiswasntdonewhenyou purchasedtheAirCardUSBmodem). 2. EnsurethatyourPCmeetsthesystemandhardware requirementsdescribedbelow. System requirements TheAirCardmodemissupportedon:
WindowsVista
WindowsXP(HomeandProfessionalversions)
Windows2000
MacOSX10.4ornewer ToinstalltheAirCardUSBmodem,yourequirethesesystem resources:
Table 3-1: System resource requirements USB slot 1 USB slot Disk drive CD-ROM (for installation only) I/O resources 1 IRQ, 40 bytes I/O space Memory 32 MB Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 15 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide Install the AirCard USB modem Themainstepsare:
1. 2. 3. 4. Wheninstructedtodoso,inserttheAirCardUSBmodem Insertthebatteryintothemodem. InserttheSIMcard. InstalltheWatchersoftware. intotheUSBslot. 5. ConfiguretheAirCardUSBmodemtouseyouraccount
(unlessitwaspreconfigured). IfyourInternetbrowserisconfiguredtouseadialup modem,youmayneedtosetthebrowsertouseanetwork card. 6. Insert the battery Caution: A risk of explosive exists if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of batteries according to the instructions on the battery. ToinsertthebatteryintotheAirCardUSBmodem:
1. SlidethefrontpanelofftheAirCardUSBmodem. 2. Holdthebatterysothatthesidewithtwowhitearrows 3. facesupandthegoldcontactpointsontheendofthe batterylineupwiththegoldcontactpointsonthemodem. InsertthebatteryintotheAirCardUSBmodem. IfyoualsoneedtoinstallaSIMcard,proceedtothenext section,InserttheSIMcard.Otherwise,slidethefront panelontotheAirCardUSBmodem,andpushitgently untilthepanelclicksinplace. Foradditionalbatteryinformation,seepage 33. Insert the SIM card ToinstallyourSIMcardintotheAirCardUSBmodem:
Note: To prevent the SIM from becoming jammed in the AirCard USB modem slot, ensure the edge of the SIM is smooth before inserting it. Do not attach labels to your SIM as this may also cause it to become jammed. 1. 2. IfyourSIMcardisattachedtoalargercard,detachthe SIMcardandremoveanyfragmentsstucktoit. Ifyouhaventalreadydoneso,slidethefrontpaneloffthe AirCardUSBmodem. 3. SlidetheSIMcardslotcovertotheOPENpositionandlift thecover. 16 2130784 Installation 4. InserttheSIMcard,withthegoldcontactpointsfacing down. 5. ClosetheSIMcardcoverandslideitintotheLOCK position. 6. SlidethefrontpanelontotheAirCardUSBmodem,and pushitgentlyuntilthepanelclicksinplace. Install Watcher software and the AirCard USB modem Note: Users of Windows 2000 must be logged in with adminis-
trative privileges. Users of Windows XP may require admin-
istrative privileges. Note: If you are running Mac OS X, please refer to the Quick Start Guide for Watcher Lite in the Support section of www.sierrawireless.com. The following applies only for Windows users. Note: If you are running Windows 2000, Windows Installer Redistrib-
utable 2.0 must be installed. This is available on the Microsoft web site, www.microsoft.com. Note: You may require your Windows CD. Ensure you have the CD before proceeding. 1. InserttheInstallationCDintoyourCDROMdrive.The CDshouldautostartanddisplayamenu. IftheCDdoesnotautostart,selectStart > Runandenter d:\setup.exewheredisthedriveletterofyourCDROM drive. 2. FromtheCDstartupmenu,selectyourlanguage,then notebook installation,andthenthelinkundernotebook software installationtolaunchtheinstaller. 3. UsetheNextandBackbuttonstonavigatethroughthe installer. IfthebatteryandtheSIMcardarenotalreadyinsertedin yourAirCardUSBmodem,insertthem.(Insertthe batteryandInserttheSIMcardonpage 16.) 4. 5. Whenpromptedtodoso,inserttheAirCardUSBmodem intotheUSBslot:
Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 17 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide a. Slidetheleveronthebackofthemodem,inthe directionindicatedbythetriangle,toreleasethe modemsUSBconnector. Figure 3-1: USB connector b. AdjusttheUSBconnectortothedesiredangle.The USBconnectorisadjustabletoa90,135or160degree angle. Note: Do not forcefully insert the AirCard USB modem. This may damage connector pins. If you have more than one USB slot, you may obtain better signal strength using the top slot. Figure 3-2: USB connector adjustments c. GentlyinsertthemodemintotheUSBslot.(Alterna tively,youcanattachthedockingcradletoyour computersUSBslot,andinserttheAirCardUSB modemintothedockingcradle.) Figure 3-3: Correct way to insert the AirCard USB modem 18 2130784 Installation Note: If your computers USB slot is vertical, use the docking cradle. Do not insert the AirCard USB modem into a USB hub or a USB slot on a keyboard. Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 19 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide Warning: Do not insert the AirCard USB modem as shown in the following illustrations. Figure 3-4: Wrong way to insert the USB modem Note: A red PWR LED indicates that the battery is not fully charged. The battery begins charging when you insert the AirCard USB modem into the USB slot. You can continue to use the modem while the battery is charging. If the PWR LED is red, it is best to leave the modem in the USB slot until the battery is fully charged and the LED turns green. (This should take about an hour.) Set Internet Explorer to use the AirCard USB modem IfyouareusingInternetExplorerasyourbrowser,anditisset toconnecttotheInternetthroughadialupmodem,youmust setittouseaLAN(localareanetwork)card. TosetInternetExplorerversion5or6touseaLAN,follow thesesteps:
1. 2. ClicktheConnectionstab. 3. ClickSetuptoruntheInternetConnectionwizard. 4. FollowthestepsintheWizard. InInternetExplorer,selectTools>Internet Options. Remove the AirCard USB modem ToremovetheAirCardUSBmodem:
1. CloseWatcherifitisopen. 20 2130784 Installation 2. Gentlyremovethemodembygrippingbothsidesand pullingitstraightout. Remove the SIM card ToremovetheSIMcard:
1. SlidethefrontpanelofftheAirCardUSBmodem. 2. SlidetheSIMcardslotcovertotheOPENpositionandlift thecover. 3. RemovetheSIMcard. 4. ClosetheSIMcardcoverandslideitintotheLOCK position. 5. SlidethefrontpanelontotheAirCardUSBmodem,and pushitgentlyuntilthepanelclicksinplace. Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 21 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide 22 2130784 4 4: Configure your account Set up a profile ProfilescontainaccountinformationusedbytheAirCardUSB modemtoestablishconnections.Atleastoneprofilemustbe setupontheAirCardUSBmodembeforeyoucanuseit.The profile(s)mayhavebeenstoredontheAirCardUSBmodem beforeyoupurchasedit.Otherwise,yourserviceprovider shouldgiveyoualltheinformationyouneedtosetupthe profile(s)yourequire. Dependingonyourserviceprovider,someorallofthisinfor mationmustbeenteredintoyourprofile:
UserName
APN(AccessPointName)
IP(InternetProtocol)Address(iftheaddressisnot automaticallyassignedbythenetwork) Password
UseofIPheadercompression
DNS(DomainNameServer)addressoraddresses YourserviceprovidermaygiveyouonlyoneAPN,inwhich caseyourequireonlyoneprofile.Someserviceproviders assignseparateAPNsforseparatepurposes.Forexample, someserviceproviderssupplyoneAPNtouseforInternet browsingandadifferentAPNtousewithaVPN.Inthiscase youmustsetupmultipleprofiles.TheAirCardUSBmodem allowsforuptosixteenprofiles. Mostserviceprovidershaveoneortwostandardprofilesthat allormostoftheirsubscribersareexpectedtouse.Mostof thesestandardprofileshavebeenpredefinedinWatcher, allowingyoutoselectastandardprofile,ratherthancreatingit manually. Oneofyourprofilesmustbesetasthedefaultprofile.Thisis theonethatisusedifyouselecttheConnectbuttonwithout selectingaprofile.Thedefaultprofileisalsousedifyousetthe AirCardUSBmodemtoautoconnectwhenWatcherlaunches, butonlyiftheconnectiontypeforthedefaultprofilehasbeen settoautoconnect. IfyouareusingtheAirCardUSBmodemtoaccessanetwork thatrequiresyoutoprovideapasswordeachtimeyou connect,youmustsettheconnectionmodeforyourprofileto promptforpassword(inwhichcaseyoumustconnect manually). Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 23 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide Set up a profile 2. 3. Todeterminewhetheryouhaveaprofile:
1. InserttheSIMintotheAirCardUSBmodemifitisnot alreadyinserted.(SeeInserttheSIMcardonpage 16.) InserttheAirCardUSBmodemintotheUSBslot. IfWatcherisnotrunning,startWatcherbyselecting Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless >3G Watcher > 3G Watcher ordoubleclickingthedesktopshortcut IfWatcherdetectsthatnoprofilehasbeensetup,youare prompted,Wouldyouliketoconfigureaprofilenow?
SelectYes. Ifthispromptdoesnotappear,yourAirCardUSBmodem mayhavebeenpreconfigured.Youcanverifythatyou haveaprofilebyselectingTools>Connectionstoaccessthe ProfilestaboftheConnectionswindow,whichlistsall profiles. Tocreateaprofile:
1. OntheConnectionswindow,Clicktheaddbutton 2. clickWWAN profile. Ifyouwanttouseapredefinedprofile,intheProfile Name field,selecttheprofilefromthedropdownlist.Thenskip toStep5. 3. CompletethefieldsintheProfilewindowbyenteringa Profile Name(anymeaningfuldescriptionoftheprofile, suchasthenameofyourserviceprovider)andUser Name, Password,and/orAPN,ifapplicable. and 4. Selectwhetheryouwanttomakeconnectionsautomati callyormanually,orwhetheryouarerequiredtoprovide apasswordeachtimeyoumakeaconnection:
IfyouselectAutoconnect for the default profile,aconnection isestablishedautomaticallywheneveryouinsertthe AirCardUSBmodem. IfyouselectManual,youmustselecttheConnectbutton onthemainWatcherwindowtomakeaconnection. IfyouselectPrompt for Password,youmustselectConnect andenterapasswordtomakeaconnection.Usethis optionifyouhaveanexternaldevicethatprovidesa timescheduledsecurepasswordforyourcorporate network. 5. IfyouwanttosetWatchertolaunchyourInternetbrowser, VPN,oranyotherprogramautomatically,orifyour serviceproviderspecifiedanIPaddressorDNS 24 2130784 Configure your account address(es),selecttheAdvancedfolder.Otherwise,clickOK andskiptoStep10. 6. SelecttheLaunch after connectingfield,andfromthedrop downlist,selectwhichapplication,ifany,youwant Watchertoautomaticallylaunchwhenaconnectionis establishedwiththisprofile:
NoneNoapplicationisautolaunched. BrowserWatcherautolaunchesyourdefaultInternet browser. MS VPNWatcherautolaunchesaVirtualPrivate Network(VPN)connection. ApplicationWatcherautolaunchesaninstalledVPN program,oranyotherprogram. 7. Completetheappropriatefield,dependingontheoption youchoseintheLaunch after connectingfield:
IfyouselectedBrowserintheURLfield,typetheURL forthewebsiteyouwanttoviewonconnection(suchas www.sierrawireless.com). IfyouselectedMicrosoftVPNintheMicrosoft VPN
(PPTP) connectionfield,selecttheVPNconnectionfrom thedropdownlist. IfyouselectedApplicationintheApplicationfield, enterthepathtotheprogramorusethebrowsebutton tolocatethe.exefileforthesoftwareapplicationyou wanttoautolaunch. 8. IfyourserviceproviderhasgivenyouanIPaddress,inthe Advancedfolder,clickTCP/IP.SelectStatic IP andenterthe addressinthefieldbelow.OtherwiseselectDynamic IP.
(ThisisthedefaultbecausemostnetworksusedynamicIP addressing.)UsethedatacompressionorIPheader compressionfieldsifsupportedbyyourserviceprovider. Note: Do not select the Use IP header compression field unless your service provider is using this compression. The AirCard USB modem cannot maintain a connection if this is enabled but not supported on the network. 9. IfyouhaveaDNSaddressoraddresses,clickDNS Settings andentertheaddress(es).(Inmostcases,itisnotnecessary toenteraDNSaddress.) 10. Ifyouhavemorethanoneprofile,selectProfiles,andinthe Default Profilefield,choosethedefaultprofilefromthe dropdownlist.(Thedefaultprofileistheoneusedby theautoconnectfeature,ifselected,andisalsousedifyou clickConnectwithoutselectingaprofile.) Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 25 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide 11. ClickApplytosavethechangewithoutexitingthewindow, orclickOKtosavethechangeandexitthewindow. 26 2130784 5 5: Watcher basics Launch Watcher The Watcher window Icons and indicators on the main Watcher window View options Status icons Frequency band and network selection Note: If you are running Mac OS X 10.4 or newer, please refer to the Quick Start Guide for Watcher Lite found in the Support section of www.sierrawireless.com WatcheristheWindowsprogramthatyouusetomanageand monitoryourAirCardUSBmodemconnections.Watcher allowsyouto:
Createanaccountprofile.(SeeTheSIMcardandyour accountonpage 13.)
Determinesignalstrength,roamingstatus,GPRS/EDGE/
UMTS/HSDPAavailability,andothernetworkconnection parameters
MonitorthestatusoftheAirCardUSBmodemandGSM service Initiatedataconnections
EnableordisableSIMsecuritythatpreventsothersfrom
usingyourSIMcardifitislostorstolen SetoptionsrelatedtonotificationsandtheWatcher window Note: It takes up to 20 seconds for Watcher to become fully functional after launch. Ifyousetyourdefaultaccountprofiletoautoconnect(see page 24),youdonotneedtorunWatcherwhenyouusethe AirCardUSBmodem,butWatcherdoesprovideusefulstatus information. Launch Watcher Unlessthefeaturehasbeendisabled,Watcherlaunches automaticallyanytimeyouinserttheAirCardUSBmodem. YoucanalsolaunchWatcherby:
Doubleclickingthedesktopshortcut,
SelectingStart > Programs > Sierra Wireless > 3G Watcher >
3G Watcher or Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 27 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide Dependingonhowyourprofileisconfigured,yourbrowser, VPN,orotherprogrammaylaunchautomaticallyanytimeyou launchWatcher.Seepage 25. The Watcher window Note: To get help in Watcher, select Help > Help Topics. You can also display help by pressing
<F1>. Compact view Roaming Minimize GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/
HSDPA coverage Signal strength Indicator area Close Figure 5-1: The Watcher window. Profile drop-down list 28 2130784 Watcher basics Icons and indicators on the main Watcher window TheseiconsareusedonthemainWatcherwindow:
Table 5-1: Icons and indicators in Watcher Devicestatus. If an icon of the AirCard USB modem with an X is displayed, Watcher is unable to detect the AirCard USB modem. This indicates that the AirCard USB modem is not fully inserted into the USB slot or the device is powered down. You may be able to resolve this problem by restarting Watcher, powering up the AirCard USB modem, stopping, ejecting, and reinserting the AirCard USB modem, or restarting your PC. Signalstrengthandservicestatus. The number of bars beside the antenna increases as signal strength increases, to a maximum of five bars. The ToolTip that displays when you position the mouse pointer over this indicator shows the numeric value of the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication in dBm). An antenna with a line through it indicates no service is available (Not in Service). You are outside of the coverage area or have insufficient signal strength to maintain a GSM data connection. Coverage. The icon indicates the fastest service that is:
- Available in your current coverage are.
- Supported by your modem.
GPRS iconGPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
EDGE iconEDGE (Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution) 3G iconUMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)
HSDPA iconHSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 29 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide Table 5-1: Icons and indicators in Watcher When only the letters are displayed, (for example the coverage area, but have not yet acquired the service.
), you are within When the indicator has an outline (
and are able to establish a data connection.
), you have acquired service When the indicator is filled (
wireless service.
), you have a data connection on the Roaming. You are connected to a network other than your local service provider's. There may be a surcharge for roaming service. (This service may not be available.) NewSMSmessage.Click the icon to open the SMS Express window and read your messages. When your SIM becomes full, this icon flashes and turns red. (Supported only on selected devices.) Datatransmission. When the modem is connected to the network, the main Watcher window shows you the amount of data received and sent. View options YouhavetheseoptionsfortheWatcherwindow:
Youcanenable/disableAlwaysontopfromtheView menu.Whenenabled,theWatcherwindowalways appearsinfrontofotherapplicationwindows.
YoucanswitchbetweenthefullWatcherwindowandthe compactwindowfromtheViewmenuorbyusingthe CompactViewbutton:
Compact view Minimize Close
YoucanusetheMinimizebuttontoclosetheWatcher windowbutleavetheprogramrunning. Compact view 30 2130784 Watcher basics Status icons Theseiconsappearinthesystemtray(usuallyinthelower rightcornerofyourscreen). WatchercannotdetecttheAirCardUSBmodem. EnsurethattheAirCardUSBmodemisinserted properlyandpoweredon. Youdonothaveanactivehighspeedconnection. Youhaveanactivehighspeedconnection. Youhavenew(unread)SMSmessages. Turn the radio on and off Thisoptionallowsyoutoconserveyourcomputersbatteryby turningofftheAirCardUSBmodemradiotransmitter/receiver whenyouarenotusingit. Toturnofftheradio:
1. SelectTools > Turn Radio Off. Whentheradioisturnedoff,themenuoptionswitchesto TurnRadioOnandthemessageRadioisoffisdisplayedin theWatcherwindow. Toturnontheradio:
1. SelectTools > Turn Radio On. Frequency band and network selection Watcherhastwooptionsthataffectyourabilitytoobtain GPRS,EDGE,UMTS,orHSDPAserviceinanygivenarea.You canselect:
Thefrequencybandyouwanttouse
Thenetworkyouwanttouse,ifyouarewithinthe coverageareaofmorethanonenetwork Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 31 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide Frequency band selection EveryGSMnetworkoperatesononesetoffrequencybands.
(SeeFrequencybandselectiononpage 32.)TheAirCard USBmodemisdesignedtochangefrequencybandsautomati callyasrequiredtoobtainnetworkservice.Youcanalso changefrequencybandsmanuallyfromtheNetworktabofthe Optionswindow(Tools > Options... > Network). Note: Unless your service provider specifies otherwise, it is recom-
mended that you use the Auto setting. Network selection Dependingonyourlocation,youmaybewithinthecoverage areaofseveralnetworks.Yourabilitytoobtainserviceoneach networkisdependentonyouraccount. Youroptionsfornetworkselectionare:
AutomaticTheAirCardUSBmodemautomatically selectsanetworkbasedonyouraccountandnetwork availability.
ManualTheAirCardUSBmodemscanstheareaand displaysalistofdetectedGSMnetworks.Youcanthen choosefromalistofavailablenetworks. Ifyouselectanetworkonwhichyoucannotobtainservice,the message,Failedtoregisterwithnetworkappears.You shouldthenchooseadifferentnetwork. ThisoptionissetontheNetworktaboftheOptionswindow
(Tools > Options... > Network). 32 2130784 6: Care and maintenance of your USB modem 6 Aswithanyelectronicdevice,theAirCardUSBmodemmust behandledwithcaretoensurereliableoperation.Followthese guidelineswhenyouuseandstoretheAirCardUSBmodem:
TheAirCardUSBmodemshouldfiteasilyintoyourUSB slot.Youmaydamagetheconnectorpinsifyouforcethe AirCardUSBmodemintoaslot.
Whennotinstalledinyourcomputer,storetheAirCard USBmodemandSIMinasafeplace. ProtecttheAirCardUSBmodemfromliquids,dust,and excessiveheat.
Whenyouinsertorremovethemodem,alwaysholditbythe sides. ThemodemsUSBconnectorisadjustabletothreepositions. Donotforcethehingepastthelastpointthismaybreakthe connector.Formoreinformation,seetheillustrationon page 18. Battery Werecommendthatyoufullychargethebatterybeforeusing itforthefirsttime. UseonlySierraWirelessAirCardUSBmodembatteries intendedforusewiththisdevice.Usingotherbatteriesand chargerscouldbedangerous. Donotletthemetalcontactsonthebatterytouchanother metalobject.Doingsocouldshortcircuitanddamagethe battery. Ifthebatteryleaksoremitsanodor,immediatelyremoveit fromtheproximityofanyexposedflame.Theleaking electrodecouldigniteandcauseafireorexplosion. Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 33 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide 34 2130784 7: Technical specifications LED operation Radio frequency and 7 electrical specifications Environmental specifications ThischapterdescribestheoperationoftheLEDandprovides technicaldatafortheAirCardUSBmodem. LED operation TheAirCardUSBmodemhastwoLEDs.TheLEDsoperateas follows:
Table 7-1: LEDs for AirCard USB modem LED Data State Off Indicates The modem has no power. You have powered off the modem (TOOLS >
Power Off Modem), the modem is not completely inserted into the USB slot, or the computer is in suspend mode
(which powers down the modem). Solid green The modem has power, has found a signal, and is ready to connect. Green, blinking slowly Green, blinking rapidly PWR Off Red The modem is powering up, or no service is available. See the online Help (Not in Service). The modem is sending or receiving data. The modem has no power. You have powered off the modem (TOOLS >
Power Off Modem), the modem is not completely inserted into the USB slot, or the computer is in suspend mode
(which powers down the modem). The modem has power; the battery is low. The battery recharges whenever the modem is connected to the PC. You can continue to use the modem while the battery is recharging. Green The modem has power. Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 35 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide Radio frequency and electrical specifications Table 7-2: Radio frequency and electrical specifications for AirCard USB modem GSM Release 5 Compliance UMTS bands IMT 2100 / 850 / 1900 MHz (Band Class I, II, V) GSM / EDGE bands 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz Channel spacing 200 kHz (GSM) 5 MHz (WCDMA) Channel raster Frequency stability 200 kHz 0.1 ppm Environmental specifications Table 7-3: Environmental specifications Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity Vibration
-20C to +60C
-20C to +85C 85%, non-condensing Random vibration, 10 to 1000 Hz, nominal 6G RMS in each of 3 mutually perpendicular axes. Test duration of 60 minutes for each axis, for a total test time of 3 hours (non-operating) Drop 1 m on concrete on each of 6 faces, 2 times 36 2130784 8 8: Regulatory and safety information Important notice Important safety /
compliance information for North American users EU regulatory conformity Important notice Becauseofthenatureofwirelesscommunications,trans missionandreceptionofdatacanneverbeguaranteed.Data maybedelayed,corrupted(thatis,haveerrors)orbetotally lost.Althoughsignificantdelaysorlossesofdataarerare whenwirelessdevicessuchastheSierraWirelessnetwork cardareusedinanormalmannerwithawellconstructed network,theSierraWirelessnetworkcardshouldnotbeused insituationswherefailuretotransmitorreceivedatacould resultindamageofanykindtotheuseroranyotherparty, includingbutnotlimitedtopersonalinjury,death,orlossof property.SierraWirelessanditsaffiliatesacceptnoresponsi bilityfordamagesofanykindresultingfromdelaysorerrors indatatransmittedorreceivedusingtheSierraWireless networkcard,orforfailureoftheSierraWirelessnetworkcard totransmitorreceivesuchdata. Safety and hazards TheAirCardUSBmodemMUSTBEPOWEREDOFFinall areasthatmaybesusceptibletoradiointerference.In particular:
ProhibitedAreas Obeyallsignsandnoticesandfollowallrulesandregula tions.PowerofftheAirCardUSBmodemwheninstructed todosoorwhenyoususpectthatitmaycauseinterference ordanger.
Whereexplosiveatmospheresmaybepresent Areaswithapotentiallyexplosiveatmospherearenot alwaysclearlymarked.Suchareasincludegasstations, fueldepots,chemicaltransferorstoragefacilities,areas whereblastingisinprogress,areaswheretheaircontains chemicalsorparticlessuchasgrain,dust,ormetalpow ders,andanyotherareawhereyouwouldnormallybe advisedtoturnoffyourcellularphoneorvehicleengine. Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 37 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide
Nearmedicalorlifesupportequipment Inareaswheremedicalequipmentmaybesusceptibleto anyformofradiointerference.InsuchareastheAirCard USBmodemcantransmitsignalsthatcouldinterferewith thisequipment.
Onboardaircraft InadditiontoFederalAviationAuthority(FAA)require ments,manyairlineregulationsstatethatyoumustsus pendwirelessoperationsbeforeboardinganaircraft.The AirCardUSBmodemiscapableoftransmittingsignals thatcouldinterferewithvariousonboardsystemsandcon trols. Failuretoobservethisinstructionmayleadtosuspension ordenialofcellulartelephoneservicestotheoffender, legalaction,orboth. Someairlinesmaypermittheuseofcellularphoneswhile theaircraftisonthegroundandthedoorisopen.TheAir CardUSBmodemmaybeusednormallyatthistime.
Whileoperatingavehicle Thedriveroroperatorofanyvehicleshouldnotusea wirelessdatadevicewhileincontrolofavehicle.Doingso detractsfromthedriveroroperatorsabilitytocontroland operatethevehicle.Insomecountries,usingsuchcommu nicationsdeviceswhileincontrolofavehicleisanoffence. Important safety / compliance information for North American users Caution: Unauthorized modifications or changes not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless, Inc. could void compliance with regulatory rules, and thereby your authority to use this equipment. ThedesignoftheAirCardUSBmodemcomplieswithU.S. FederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)andIndustry Canada(IC)guidelinesrespectingsafetylevelsofradio frequency(RF)exposureforportabledevices,whichinturn areconsistentwiththefollowingsafetystandardspreviously setbyCanadian,U.S.andinternationalstandardsbodies:
ANSI/IEEEC95.11999,IEEEStandardforSafetyLevelswith RespecttoHumanExposuretoRadioFrequencyElectromag neticFields,3kHzto300GHz 38 2130784 Regulatory and safety information
NationalCouncilonRadiationProtectionandMeasure ments(NCRP)Report86,1986,BiologicalEffectsand ExposureCriteriaforRadioFrequencyElectromagneticFields
HealthCanada,SafetyCode6,1999,LimitsofHuman ExposuretoRadiofrequencyElectromagneticFieldsinthe FrequencyRangefrom3kHzto300GHz InternationalCommissiononNonIonisingRadiation Protection(ICNIRP)1998,Guidelinesforlimitingexposureto timevaryingelectric,magnetic,andelectromagneticfields(up to300GHz)
Table 8-1:
875U 880U 881U FCC ID: N7N-MC8775U IC: 2417C-MC8775U FCC ID: N7NMC8780U FCC ID: N7NMC8781U IC:2417C-MC8781U Caution:TheAirCardUSBmodemhasbeentestedfor compliancewithFCC/ICRFexposurelimitsinthelaptop computer(s)configurationswiththesideloadingUSBslotand canbeusedinlaptopcomputerswithsubstantiallysimilar physicaldimensions,construction,andelectricalandRF characteristics.ThisUSBModemmustnotbecollocatedor operatedinconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmitter. Useofthisdeviceinanyotherconfigurationmayexceedthe FCCRFExposurecompliancelimit. ThesedevicescomplywithPart15oftheFCCRules. Operationissubjecttotheconditionthatthesedevicesdonot causeharmfulinterference. Whereappropriate,theuseoftheequipmentissubjecttothe followingconditions:
Warning: (EMI) United States FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an appropriate installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 39 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide ference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioor televisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningthe equipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrect theinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna
Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentand receiver
Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferent fromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected
Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnician forhelp EU regulatory conformity SierraWirelessherebydeclaresthattheAirCard875Uand 880Uwirelessmodemsconformtoalltheessentialrequire mentsofDirective1999/5/EC:
TheDeclarationofConformitymadeunderDirective1999/5/
ECisavailableforviewingatthefollowinglocationintheEU community:
SierraWireless(UK),Limited LakesideHouse 1FurzegroundWay,StockleyParkEast Uxbridge,Middlesex UB111BD England 40 2130784 Index Numerics 1800MHzband 10 1900MHzband 10 850MHzband 10 900MHzband 10 A account 11 alwaysondataconnection 9 antenna attaching 17 icon 29 APN 23 application,launchautomaticallyonhighspeedconnec tion 25 autoconnect 24 autolaunch applicationonhighspeedconnection 25 browseronhighspeedconnection 25 VPNonhighspeedconnection 25 E EDGE connectionstatus 29 indicator 29 ejectingaSIMcard 21 electricalspecifications 36 envelopeicon mainwindow 30 systemtray 31 environmentalspecifications 36 F frequencybands overview 10 selection 31 frequencystability 36 G GPRS connectionstatus 29 indicator 29 networkssupported 10 B battery,install 16 browser,launchautomaticallyonhighspeedconnection 25 GSM H C careandmaintenance 33 channelraster 36 channelspacing 36 compactview 30 connectautomatically 24 coverage 29 EDGE 29 GPRS 29 HSDPA 29 UMTS 29 coveragearea 11 D datatransmission 30 devicenotavailable 29 devicenotresponding 29 DNS 23 DNSsettings,entering 25 driver 12 HSDPA connectionstatus 29 indicator 29 humidity 36 I I/Ospace(input/outputspace) 15 icon antenna 29 devicestatus 29 roaming 30 signalstrength 29 SMSmessage 30 IE,settings 20 IMEI 13 indicator devicestatus 29 EDGEcoverage 29 GPRScoverage 29 HSDPAcoverage 29 roaming 30 signalstrength 29 Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 41 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide SMSmessage 30 status 31 UMTScoverage 29 inserting SIMcard 16 installation 15??
InternetExplorer,settings 20 IPaddress 23 IRQ(interruptrequest) 15 enteringstaticIPaddress 25 L launch application automatically on highspeed connec tion 25 browser automatically on highspeed connection VPNautomaticallyonhighspeedconnection 25 25 launchingWatcher 27 LEDoperation 35 M maintenance 33 memoryrequired 15 N network overview 11 selection 32 networkssupported 9 notebookPC insertingAirCardmodem 17 O onlinehelp 28 operatingsystemssupported 9 P packagecontents 12 password overview 23 promptfor 24 PC,systemrequirements 15 PCSfrequencyband 10 platformssupported 9 poweroptions,powerup/down 31 profile creating 24 default 23 determiningifoneissetup 24 overview 23 settingdefault 25 promptforpassword 24 Q quadband 10 R radiofrequencyspecifications 36 regulatoryinformation 37 removing RFspecifications 36 roaming 11 roamingindicator 30 RSSI 29 SIMcard 21 S service EDGE 29 GPRS 29 HSDPA 29 UMTS 29 status signalstrengthindicator 29 SIMcard specifications 3536 inserting 16 removing 21 SIMcard,install 16 SMSmessages indicator 30 status 31 electrical 36 environmental 36 radiofrequency 36 connection 31 datatransmission 30 device 29 EDGEconnection 29 EDGEservice 29 GPRSconnection 29 GPRSservice 29 HSDPAconnection 29 HSDPAservice 29 roaming 30 signalstrength 29 SMSmessages 30, 31 systemtrayicons 31 UMTSconnection 29 UMTSservice 29 temperature 36 whennotusingcard 33 storage systemrequirements 15 systemtrayicons 31 42 2130784 T technicalspecifications 3536 temperature 36 timescheduledpassword 24 triangleicon 30 triband 10 U UMTSconnectionstatus 29 UMTSindicator 29 USBslotsrequired 15 username 23 V vibration 36 VPN,launchonhighspeedconnection 25 W Watcher compactview 30 iconsandindicators 29 introduction 27 launching 27 mainwindow 28 Windows,operatingsystemssupported 9 wirelessnetworkssupported 9 Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 43 AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide 44 2130784