User Guide
MP 880W Modem
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Contents
Hardware and Software Installation
Introducing the MP Modem
Getting Started
MP Modem Operation
Contents
Configuring the Router Functions
Configuring the Wireless Access Point
Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O Data
Support and Warranty
Technical Specifications
Sending Data to Your Network Application
Regulatory Information
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Preface
Important Notice Safety and Hazards Limitation of Liability
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Patents Copyright
QUALCOMM 3G
Trademarks Contact Information
Revision History
VPN support for RNAP Software Documentation
1 Introducing the MP Modem
Accounts and coverage Connection methods Virtual serial port
Network connections
Accounts and coverage
Supported GSM radio frequencies
Connection methods
Virtual serial port
VPN support for RNAP
Software
Documentation
MP Modem Manager
Online help is provided with 3G Watcher. It describes all the icons and indicators in 3G Watcher and provides detailed instructions on using 3G Watcher to make data connections. When using 3G Watcher, you can access help through the menu system or by pressing the F1 key
System requirements
2 Getting Started
Plan your MP modem installation Required equipment
What type of connections do you plan to use?
Plan your MP modem installation
Where do you want to install your MP modem?
Serial
Additional required equipment
Required equipment
Package contents
MP modem accessories
System requirements
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MP modem housing
3 Hardware and Software Installation
Installation overview
GPS and I/O options
Connector panel
Overview of installation steps
Install the MP modem
Step 1-Mount the MP modem
Select a location for the MP modem
Mounting the MP modem
Ground the MP modem
Step 2-Mount the antennas and install the cables
Main RF antenna
Antenna locations
GPS antenna
AP antenna MP 595880W only
Step 3-Install the power harness
Install the antennas and cables
Power connector
Power connector Molex pinouts
Vehicle installation
Ignition sense on/off wiring
Ignition sense options
Ground the power harness
Power connections
Correct wire splicing
Crimp terminals
Step 4-Connect the MP modem to computer cable
Office installation
Serial connector DB9 pinouts
Install the USB, Ethernet or serial cable
I/O port connections
Step 5-Install the software
Step 6-Configure your account
Insert the SIM Card
Set up connection profiles
Create a profile
5. Complete the following fields
Step 7-Test the system
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4 MP Modem Operation
Turning the MP modem on and off
Status indicators
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3G Watcher Help
Reset the MP modem
3G Watcher software
Changing the Physical Interface
Launching 3G Watcher
Connection to MP Physical Interface
Establishing connections
3G Watcher window
Auto-Connect for DUN
DUN - Name of your service provider or connection type
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5 Configuring the Router Functions
Non-NAT mode
NAT mode
MP modem in non-NAT mode IPaaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
External Network
MP modem networking basics in NAT
mode
Static IP and TCP/UDP port forwarding in NAT mode
Enable the router
Set up static IP addresses
File and resource sharing over LAN
Set up TCP/UDP port forwarding
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6 Configuring the Wireless Access Point
Overview
Unlock MP modem configuration
Change the password optional
Enable the wireless access point
Set the SSID
2. Select Tools Options MP Wireless Access Point
MP3G 2. Select Tools Options MP Wireless Access Point
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Configure the security settings
Configuring the Wireless Access Point
Reset the MP modem to factory defaults
Configure security on the client computers
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6 Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O Data
GPS configuration and reporting
GPS protocols and commands
GPS display in 3G Watcher
I/O device installation and configuration
GPS TAIP quick reference
Port specifications
Connector pinouts
Digital input devices
Example panic button connections
Digital output devices
Analog input devices
I/O configuration using AT or 3G Watcher commands
Example analog sensor connections
Analog input setup
Example
Digital I/O setup
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Configure the MP modem to
Report frequency timers
7 Sending Data to Your Network Application
route data to a server
The fast rate timer only becomes active when an alarm condition is triggered by a rise or drop in the level of one of the digital I/O channels. The default for the fast rate timer is three seconds
If the GPS timer is set to 0, the reporting interval is determined by the configuration of the GPS module. If the module is configured for TAIP, you can issue TAIP commands to change the interval. An advantage of configuring the report frequency with TAIP commands is that the interval between reports can be based on elapsed time and/or distance travelled
Monitoring and Tracking configuration
IP Addressing
The problem created by Network Address Translation
Firewall NetworkInternet
Retrieve the Unique Mobile Device ID
Solutions to the NAT problem
Technical support
8 Support and Warranty
Warranty
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9 Technical Specifications
Regulatory, radio frequency and electrical specifications
Environmental specifications
Weight and dimensions
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GPS specifications
I/O port characteristics
Host interfaces
Other interfaces
Wireless access point specifications
3G Watcher software
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U.S.A
10 Regulatory Information
Canada
Important Note
FCC Caution
Approved antennas
European Union
MP 875 ruggedized wireless modem
MP 875 ruggedized wireless modem with 802.11 b/g access point
Sierra Wireless UK Limited Lakeside House
Regulatory Information
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Index
Numerics
NAT, 47
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NAT, 48, 49 non‐NAT, 48 mounting, 25
voltage specifications serial cable, 34 VPN support
WAP enable, 54 overview, 53 specifications
warranty, 75 Watcher, 43- 46 weight, 78 width, 78 wire splicing
Wireless Access Point. See WAP
Index
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