Installing The Sim Card; Connecting The Antennas - Sierra Wireless AirLink ES Series Hardware User's Manual

AirLink ES Series Hardware User Guide
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Installing the SIM Card

If it is not already installed, insert a SIM card into the ES Series device before
connecting any external equipment or powering it up.
1) Use a Phillips screwdriver to
remove the four screws attaching the cover.
Save the screws for re-installation.
2) Remove the cover.
3) Slide the SIM card
into the SIM card holder.
Note the orientation of notched
corner of SIM card for
proper alignment.
4) Reattach the cover, ensuring that the Phillips screws are tightened to 5 in-lb (0.6 N-m).
Over-tightening can damage the threads in the aluminum housing.
Figure 2-1: SIM Card Installation

Connecting the Antennas

The primary and secondary RF antennas can be:
• Attached directly to the ES Series device
They operate well when the antenna blades are placed in a V position, with 90
degrees of separation.
• Placed remotely using brackets, and connected to the ES Series device using
a coaxial cable
This may be required if you want to place the ES Series device in an area that
does not have optimal signal strength or is near RF noise interference (such
as near an enterprise router)
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