2131232Rev 1.0Sierra Wireless USB ModemUser Guide

Sierra Wireless USB Modem User Guide10 2131232• UniversalMobileTelecommunicationsSystem(UMTS)—384 kbps(kilobitspersecond)• EnhancedDatarates

Introducing the Sierra Wireless USB ModemRev 1.0 Sep. 09 11Modem softwareThemodemcomeswithconnectionmanagementsoftware.Dependingonyourcarri

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Rev 1.0 Sep. 09 1322: Getting StartedFollowtheinstructionsinthischaptertosetupandstartusingyourmodem.Touseyourmodem,you’llneed:Note:

Sierra Wireless USB Modem User Guide14 2131232Inserting the SIM cardNote: To prevent the SIM card from becoming jammed in its slot, ensure the edge of

Getting StartedRev 1.0 Sep. 09 15b. PlacetheSIMcardonthetray,asshowninthefollowingillustration.c. ClosetheSIMtray.Note: For instructio

Sierra Wireless USB Modem User Guide16 2131232Note: Do not forcefully insert the modem as you may damage connector pins.Note: Do not insert the modem

Getting StartedRev 1.0 Sep. 09 17Connect to the networkTouseyouraccount(andconnecttoyourservi ceprovider’snetwork),youneedtohaveatlea

Sierra Wireless USB Modem User Guide18 2131232Connect to the networkOncethesoftwareissuccessfullyinstalled,themodemisreadytouse.1. Clickt

Rev 1.0 Sep. 09 1933: Using your USB Modem• USB modem LED operation• Using the microSD card (some models only)• Using the extension cable and clip• Co

Sierra Wireless USB Modem User Guide20 2131232LED operationTheUSBmodemhastwoLEDsthatshowthecurrentstatusofthemodem.LED State IndicatesPow

Using your USB ModemRev 1.0 Sep. 09 21Using the microSD card (some models only)SomeSierraWirelessmodemscanaccommodateamicroSDexternalstorage

Sierra Wireless USB Modem User Guide22 2131232Removing the microSD cardToremovethemicroSDcard:If the microSD slot is in the end of the modem:1. Re

Using your USB ModemRev 1.0 Sep. 09 233. GentlypullthemicroSDcardout.Removing the SIM cardToremovetheSIMcardfromthemodem,pushtheSIMca

Sierra Wireless USB Modem User Guide24 21312322. Connecttheextensioncabletothemodem.3. Placethemodemintheclipholder.4. Connecttheothere

Using your USB ModemRev 1.0 Sep. 09 25• EnableordisableSIMsecuritythatpreventsothersfromusingyourSIMcardifitislostorstolen• Setopt

Sierra Wireless USB Modem User Guide26 21312322. UnderStartup,selecttheOn exit field,andfromthedrop‐downlist,selectEnable Airplane Mode.3.

Using your USB ModemRev 1.0 Sep. 09 27Network selectionTochangeyournetworkselectionmode:Dependingonyourlocation,youmaybewithinthecovera

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Rev 1.0 Sep. 09 2944: Care and Maintenance of Your USB ModemAswithanyelectronicdevice,themodemmustbehandledwithcaretoensurereliableoper

Rev 1.0 Sep. 09 3Important Notice Duetothenatureofwirelesscommunications,transmissionandreceptionofdatacanneverbeguaranteed.Datamay

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Rev 1.0 Sep. 09 3155: Technical SpecificationsRadio frequency and electrical specificationsTable 5-1: Radio frequency and electrical specificationsCom

Sierra Wireless USB Modem User Guide32 2131232Environmental specificationsOperating temperature0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)Storage temperature-20°C to

Rev 1.0 Sep. 09 3366: Regulatory and Safety InformationNoticeBecauseofthenatureofwireless communications,trans‐missionandreceptionofdataca

Sierra Wireless USB Modem User Guide34 2131232InadditiontoFederalAviationAuthority(FAA)require‐ments,manyairlineregulationsstatethatyoum

Regulatory and Safety InformationRev 1.0 Sep. 09 35Caution: The Sierra Wireless USB modem must be 1 cm (0.4 inches) or more from the user and bystand

Sierra Wireless USB Modem User Guide36 2131232IfyouhavepurchasedthisproductunderaUnitedStatesGovernmentcontract,itshallbesubjecttores

Rev 1.0 Sep. 09 37Numerics3GWatcherintroduction,24launching,25Aaccount,10Airplanemode,25antenna,external,36Cchannelraster,31channels

Sierra Wireless USB Modem User Guide38 2131232Ttechnicalspecifications,31–32temperature,32transmitfrequencies,31TRU‐Install,9,16,16turn

Sierra Wireless USB Modem User Guide4 2131232REVENUEORANTICIPATEDPROFITSORREVENUEARISINGOUTOFTHEUSEORINABILITYTOUSEANYSIERRAWIRELESS

Rev 1.0 Sep. 09 5Othertrademarksarethepropertyoftherespectiveowners.Contact InformationConsultourWebsiteforup‐to‐dateproductdescriptio

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Rev 1.0 Sep. 09 7ContentsIntroducing the Sierra Wireless USB Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9About the USB modems . . .

Sierra Wireless USB Modem User Guide8 2131232Reinstalling the software (Windows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27C

Rev 1.0 Sep. 09 911: Introducing the Sierra Wireless USB Modem• Services supported• Your account and coverage area• Modem software• Frequency band sup