Sierra Wireless MP 880W manual GPS antenna, AP antenna MP 595880W only, Antenna locations

MP880W Modem User Guide

Note: The WiFi antennas approved for use with this device must be of either a PCB omni antenna with a gain of no more than +2 dBi, or a dipole antenna with a gain of no more than +5dBi. No other antennas are approved for use with this device.

30

·2100 MHz

·EDGE and GPRS networks:

·850 MHz

·900 MHz

·1800 MHz

·1900 MHz

If your MP modem will only be connected to networks that use one of the bands, an appropriate single‐band antenna is sufficient. Contact your service provider for information about radio bands used in your area.

•Access point antenna. The 2.4 GHz AP antenna connects to the AP antenna connector on the rear of the MP modem.

For more information about antennas for your installation contact your account manager.

GPS antenna

The GPS antenna connects to the MP modem using a male SMA connector. Contact your account manager for more infor‐ mation about compatible GPS antennas.

AP antenna (MP 595880W only)

The AP antenna must be installed by an RF professional. The AP antenna connects to the MP modem using a reverse polarity male SMA connector.

Antenna locations

When selecting locations for the Main RF, GPS, and AP antennas:

•Refer to the documentation provided with each antenna to determine whether it requires a ground plane.

•Ensure that the Main RF antenna is mounted at least 20 cm (8 inches) from vehicle occupants and bystanders.

•Ensure that all radio antennas (Main RF, GPS, CB radio, car radio) are mounted at least 20 cm or more apart (30 cm recommended).

•(MP 595875W only) Ensure that the AP antenna is mounted at least 20 cm from the Main RF antenna.

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