Installation And Startup; Tools And Materials Required - Sierra Wireless AirLink GX Series Hardware User's Manual

2: Installation and Startup

Rev 8 Nov.15
This chapter shows you how to connect, install and start the Sierra
Wireless AirLink GX Series gateway. It also describes the front panel
LEDs. Also described are the optional X-Cards available from Sierra
Wireless that add more functions to the basic gateway.

Tools and Materials Required

• If needed, a SIM card for your gateway as provided by your
mobile network operator
If you are installing a SIM card, see
page 16 for a list of required tools.
• Laptop computer with Ethernet cable
• SMA cellular antenna
• If used, a GPS antenna
• If used, a second SMA cellular antenna
• If used, a straight-through 9-pin connection cable for the RS-232
port
• Power cable, either the DC cable or AC cable ordered from Sierra
Wireless or your own custom-made cable
Note: Custom-made cables must incorporate strain relief and use the correct
type of power connector to prevent intermittent connection to the gateway.
Note: The gateway has a hardened case for use in industrial and extreme
environments. If you are installing it in these types of environments, use
cables designed and specified for use in these types of environment to avoid
cable failure.
Installing the SIM Card on
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