Sierra Wireless MP 880W manual Sending Data to Your Network Application, Configure the MP modem to

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7: Sending Data to Your Network Application

• Retrieve the Unique

This chapter discusses how to configure the MP modem to

Mobile Device ID

send GPS and I/O data to a network server. This is a simple

 

process, but if there are any firewalls on your network or your

 

service provider’s network, the data must be routed through or

 

around the firewall. A general discussion of some methods of

 

dealing with firewalls is provided.

 

This chapter also explains how to retrieve the Unique Mobile

 

Device ID from the MP modem. This is the number that

 

uniquely identifies each MP modem. Any application that uses

 

the GPS and I/O data from the MP modem requires this

 

number.

 

Configure the MP modem to

 

route data to a server

 

The protocol that defines how MP modem data is packaged is

Note: For a full list of AT

commands and their parameters,

called MTP (Monitoring and Tracking Protocol). You can

see the MP 3G Modems AT

configure MTP in 3G Watcher by selecting Tools > Options >

Command Reference manual

MP > Monitor and Tracking, or by using the AT command

(document #2130810).

AT!MPMTCONF and the appropriate parameters.

 

The MP modem provides four independent reporting engines,

 

 

allowing data to be sent to four different destinations. You can

 

specify the destination IP address and port number for each

 

engine. This allows, for example, GPS data to be sent to one

 

host application, and I/O data to be sent to another.

 

You can also specify the values for the timers that determine

 

the frequency with which the data is to be sent.

 

Report frequency timers

 

The low rate timer, alert rate timer, and GPS timer control the

Note: You must configure alarm

triggers locally on the MP

interval between reports from the MP modem.

modem using either 3G Watcher

The low rate timer sets the interval at which reports are sent in

or an AT command.

the absence of any other trigger or timer. It is in minutes with a

 

 

default of five minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents User Guide Page Contents MP Modem Operation Configuring the Router Functions Support and Warranty Regulatory Information MP880W Modem User Guide 2130795 Important Notice Safety and Hazards Limitation Liability Qualcomm 3G Patents CopyrightTrademarks Contact Information Support@sierrawireless.comRevision History Directing users to the MP 3G Modems AT Command ReferenceIntroducing the MP Modem Accounts and coverage Network connectionsSupported GSM radio frequencies Connection methodsVirtual serial port Software VPN support for RnapMP Modem Manager DocumentationMP880W Modem User Guide Getting Started What type of connections do you plan to use? Plan your MP modem installationWhere do you want to install your MP modem? Getting Started Additional required equipment Package contentsRequired equipment System requirements MP modem accessoriesMP880W Modem User Guide 2130795 MP modem housing Hardware and Software InstallationInstallation overview GPS and I/O options Connector panelOverview of installation steps Mounting the MP modem Install the MP modemMount the MP modem Select a location for the MP modemGround the MP modem Main RF antenna Mount the antennas and install the cablesAntenna locations GPS antennaAP antenna MP 595880W only Install the antennas and cables Install the power harnessIgnition sense on/off wiring Power connectorPower connector Molex pinouts Vehicle installationIgnition sense options Crimp terminals Ground the power harnessPower connections Correct wire splicingConnect the MP modem to computer cable Office installationInstall the USB, Ethernet or serial cable Serial connector DB9 pinoutsPort connections Install the softwareConfigure your account 10 Placing a SIM card into the sled Insert the SIM CardCreate a profile Set up connection profiles· User Name Test the system MP880W Modem User Guide 2130795 Turning the MP modem on and off MP Modem OperationLED operation Status indicators3G Watcher Help Reset the MP modem3G Watcher software Changing the Physical Interface Launching 3G WatcherConnection to MP Physical Interface 3G Watcher window Establishing connectionsYou now have DUN connection Auto-Connect for DUNNAT mode Configuring the Router FunctionsNAT mode Non-NAT modeMode MP modem networking basics in NATFile and resource sharing over LAN Static IP and TCP/UDP port forwarding in NAT modeEnable the router Set up static IP addressesSet up TCP/UDP port forwarding MP880W Modem User Guide 2130795 Overview Configuring the Wireless Access PointChange the password optional Unlock MP modem configurationSet the Ssid Enable the wireless access pointConfigure the security settings Configure security on the client computers Reset the MP modem to factory defaultsMP880W Modem User Guide 2130795 GPS configuration and reporting Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O DataGPS display in 3G Watcher GPS protocols and commandsGPS Taip quick reference Device installation and configurationDigital input devices Connector pinoutsPort specifications Example panic button connections A button wired to Pin 4 digital input and Pin 10 GroundAnalog input devices Digital output devicesExample analog sensor connections Configuration using AT or 3G Watcher commandsExample Analog input setupDigital I/O setup MP880W Modem User Guide 2130795 Route data to a server Configure the MP modem toReport frequency timers Sending Data to Your Network ApplicationTmsumregind Sending Data to Your Network Application IP Addressing Monitoring and Tracking configurationProblem created by Network Address Translation Retrieve the Unique Mobile Device ID Solutions to the NAT problemTechnical support Support and WarrantyWarranty MP880W Modem User Guide 2130795 Regulatory, radio frequency and electrical specifications Technical SpecificationsWeight and dimensions Environmental specificationsOther interfaces GPS specificationsPort characteristics Host interfacesWPA2 Wireless access point specificationsCanada Regulatory InformationEuropean Union Important NoteFCC Caution Approved antennasRegulatory Information MP880W Modem User Guide 2130795 Numerics IndexMTP Index Index Rev 1.1 Jul.08

MP 880W specifications

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The device is equipped with advanced security features including VPN support, firewall capabilities, and secure access protocols. This ensures that sensitive information remains protected against unauthorized access and cyber threats, which is crucial for businesses that rely on data integrity and security.

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