Windows Dial-Up Networking (Dun); Installing A Device Driver - Sierra Wireless AirLink RV50 Series User Manual

A: Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN)
Dial-up Networking (DUN) enables you to use Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to
establish a connection between a host PC serial port and the AirLink gateway.
Host PC
Figure A-1: PPP connection
Caution: To install any driver on your computer, you may need to be logged in as Adminis-
trator or have Administrator privileges for your login.
Microsoft Windows 7 is used in the examples below. The device driver installation and
DUN setup and configuration is similar in other Microsoft Windows operating systems,
including Windows XP and Windows CE.
Note: If your device is new, or has recently been reset to factory default settings, ensure that
the device has been on air at least once before being used with a DUN connection.

Installing a Device Driver

Connect the AirLink gateway
1. Connect the device to the computer with a DB-9 cable from one RS-232 port to
the other.
2. Log in to ACEmanager.
3. Go to Serial > Port Configuration.
4. Set the DB9 Serial Echo field to Disable.
5. Reboot.
Note: You need to set the DB9 Serial Echo field echo to Disable any time you want to set up a
PPP connection.
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PPP connection
Serial cable
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