Sierra Wireless MP 875 manual Documentation, MP Modem Manager

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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.

•Configure GPS settings.

MP Modem Manager software is available free of charge. To request this software, complete and submit the form at:

https://www.sierrawireless.com/product/ mp_modem_mgr_request.aspx.

Documentation

This User Guide describes how to:

•Install the MP modem hardware.

•Connect the radio and GPS antennas.

•Connect a notebook computer and other input/output (I/O) devices.

•Install the software.

•Configure the software to use an account and SIM card.

•Interpret the LEDs on the MP modem and the indicators in the 3G Watcher software.

•Configure the MP modem to report GPS and/or I/O data (from sensors, gauges, or panic buttons).

•Use the MP modem to connect to a network.

•Collect and use GPS and I/O data from a fleet of vehicles in which MP modems are installed.

•Configure router functions.

•Configure WAP.

This User Guide is provided as a PDF (Portable Document

Format) file on the installation CD.


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Contents

User Guide Page 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 ReferenceContents MP Modem Operation Configuring the Router Functions Support and Warranty Regulatory Information MP875 Modem User Guide 2130808 Introducing the MP Modem Accounts and coverage Network connectionsSupported GSM radio frequencies Connection methodsVirtual serial port Software VPN support for RnapMP Modem Manager DocumentationMP875 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 accessoriesMP875 Modem User Guide 2130808 MP modem housing Hardware and Software InstallationInstallation overview GPS and I/O options Connector panelOverview of installation steps Mount the MP modem Install the MP modemSelect a location for the MP modem Mounting the MP modemGround the MP modem Main RF antenna Mount the antennas and install the cablesAntenna locations GPS antennaMP 595880W only Install the antennas and cables Install the power harnessPower connector Molex pinouts Power connectorVehicle installation Ignition sense on/off wiringIgnition sense options Power connections Ground the power harnessCorrect wire splicing Crimp terminalsConnect 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 MP875 Modem User Guide 2130808 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 NATEnable the router Static IP and TCP/UDP port forwarding in NAT modeSet up static IP addresses File and resource sharing over LANSet up TCP/UDP port forwarding MP875 Modem User Guide 2130808 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 MP875 Modem User Guide 2130808 Report frequency timers Configure the MP modem toSending Data to Your Network Application Route data to a serverTmsumregind 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 MP875 Modem User Guide 2130808 Regulatory, radio frequency and electrical specifications Technical SpecificationsWeight and dimensions Environmental specificationsPort characteristics GPS specificationsHost interfaces Other interfacesWPA2 Wireless access point specificationsCanada Regulatory InformationEuropean Union FCC CautionNumerics IndexMTP Index MP875 Modem User Guide 2130808