Sierra Wireless MP595W manual Plan your MP modem installation

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Plan your MP modem installation

AirLink MP595 / MP595W 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 powering the MP modem on and off (that is, depending on the ignition switch wiring, the MP modem can be turned on when the engine is started, when the ignition is in accessory mode, or independently of the ignition).

If you are installing the MP modem in an office, an AC/DC adapter is available.

What type of connection(s) do you plan to use?

The MP modem is capable of the following kinds of network connections:

Serial

USB

Ethernet

Wireless Access Point via IEEE 802.11b/g (MP 595W only)

Data transfer rates vary, depending on the network, but note that the highest data rate using a serial connection is

115.2 kbps.

Before deciding which network interface to use, you need to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each, and any other implications of using one interface over another.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sierra Wireless MP595W manual Plan your MP modem installation, Where do you want to install your MP modem?