Host Interfaces - Airlink101 LX60 Hardware User's Manual

AirLink LX60 Series Hardware User Guide

Host Interfaces

Antenna
USB
Ethernet
Rev. 2 June 2021
On all units:
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connectors
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On units with Wi-Fi + GNSS option:
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Note: Do not use the USB port in a potentially explosive environment.
USB 2.0 Micro-AB connector complies with USB Version 2.0 for high
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speed operation
Can be configured to operate in one of two modes:
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connected to an Ethernet port, allowing access to the Internet and the
LX60's internal web server. This is the default setting.
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standard serial port. The primary use of this interface is for the AT
command line interface of ALEOS and for diagnostic access to the radio
module.
By default, the USB port is configured as a virtual Ethernet port.
A Windows driver must be installed on the PC in order to support USB
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use. The drivers are available for download on Sierra Wireless' support
web site:
source.sierrawireless.com/resources/airlink/software_downloads/
airlink_usb_driver/
The ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide contains the details of
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USB mode configuration and driver installation.
Sierra Wireless recommends you:
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10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet
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IEEE 802.3 Ethernet specification for 1000 Mbps speed (Gigabit
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Ethernet) with fallback to 100 or 10 Mbps (Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable is
required for Gigabit Ethernet)
Auto-crossover support
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Auto-negotiation detects the speed of the connecting device
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Cellular SMA
SMA Diversity
Active GNSS SMA
One RP SMA Wi-Fi
Virtual Ethernet Port: The LX60 behaves as if the PC were
Virtual Serial Port: The LX60 behaves as if it was connected to a
Use a USB 2.0 cable
Connect directly to your computer for best throughput.
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