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Sierra Wireless AirCard 755 Installation Manual

Sierra Wireless AirCard 755 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 ® AirCard 755 Wireless Network Card Installation Guide 2130336 Rev D...
  • Page 3 Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless network cards may be used at this time. The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless network card while in control of a vehicle.
  • Page 4 FCC regulations. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements (US) the AirCard 755 GSM/GPRS modem card must be operated with a minimum separation distance of 2.5 cm (1 inch) between the user/nearby persons and the antenna. Always place the antenna in the upright position (oriented vertically) when using the AirCard 755 in a laptop computer.
  • Page 5 Heart of the Wireless Machine are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless, Inc. Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wireless logo, the red wave design, the red-tipped antenna, and Watcher are trademarks of Sierra Wireless, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introducing the AirCard® 755 Wireless Network Card ..9 Supported operating systems ........9 The AirCard as a network card .
  • Page 8 AirCard 755 Installation Guide Flash card installation requirements ......27 Pocket PC and Handheld PC installation ......27 Windows CE .NET device installation .
  • Page 9 Environmental specifications ........51 AirCard 755 Regulatory Information .
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  • Page 11: Introducing The Aircard® 755 Wireless Network Card

    The AirCard 755 also allows you to use your PC as a mobile phone. The wireless technology used by the cards is called GPRS (General Packet Radio Service).

  • Page 12: The Aircard As A Mobile Phone

    Watcher to connect only when you select a button. The AirCard as a mobile phone You can use the AirCard 755 as a phone simply by connecting an approved headset. (See page 12.) The keypad for the phone is in the Watcher program.

  • Page 13: Aircard Software

    Introducing the AirCard® 755 Wireless Network Card Note: The fee for service is • Proximity to a GPRS/GSM network—You must be within usually higher when you are the coverage area of a GSM network on which GPRS has “roaming” (connected to a been implemented, in order to use the AirCard.

  • Page 14: Package Contents

    • Quick reference card If you want to use the AirCard 755 as a phone, a headset is necessary. Only a 4-wire headset with a 2.5 mm connector will work with the AirCard 755. Approved headsets are available on the Sierra Wireless web site, www.sierrawireless.com.

  • Page 15: The Sim Card And Your Account

    2: The SIM Card and Your Account • Inserting a SIM card into your AirCard You require a GSM/GPRS account and a SIM (Subscriber • Removing a SIM card Identity Module) card to use the AirCard. The SIM card is a small chip (about the size of a postage stamp) that you insert into the AirCard.

  • Page 16: Inserting A Sim Card Into Your Aircard

    AirCard 755 Installation Guide Inserting a SIM card into your Note: If you change GSM service providers (such as if you AirCard move to a new city), you will need a new SIM card from your new service provider. You will...
  • Page 17 The SIM Card and Your Account Figure 2-3: Positioning a pen to eject the SIM card Position your pen or paper-clip above the eject hole, which is on the top surface of the AirCard housing, just to the right of the SIM card slot. (See the photo above.) Press down gently (without excessive force) on the eject hole.
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  • Page 19: Installation On Notebook Pcs

    3: Installation on Notebook PCs • System requirements • Installation on Windows 95, 98, 2000, and Me • Installation on Windows XP • Installation on Windows NT • Setting Internet This chapter guides you through the steps necessary to making Explorer to use the the AirCard operational on a notebook PC.

  • Page 20: Installation On Windows 95, 98, 2000, And Me

    AirCard 755 Installation Guide Installation on Windows 95, 98, 2000, and Me Note: Users of Windows 2000 Note: Users of Windows 95 must have Winsock2 installed. See the must be logged in with adminis- note in the margin above. You must also verify that your PC Card slots trative privileges.

  • Page 21: Installation On Windows Xp

    Installation on Notebook PCs Click to restart your computer. Only after your computer has restarted and Windows has finished launching, insert the AirCard. Watcher should launch automatically when the AirCard is inserted. If your AirCard has not yet been configured to use your account, you are prompted to do so.

  • Page 22: Installation On Windows Nt

    AirCard 755 Installation Guide On the first window of the Found New Hardware Wizard, Install the software automatically (Recommended) select Next click Software Installation If the window appears, you can safely Continue Anyway ignore the warning. Click , each time it appears.

  • Page 23: Inserting The Aircard

    Network window and open the not function following the driver Microsoft TCP/IP Properties window. installation, see the instructions Sierra Wireless AirCard GPRS Adapter Select in the Adapter on changing the interrupt on Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server field and select page 22.

  • Page 24: Installing The Modem Driver

    AirCard 755 Installation Guide On completion of this step, the network card driver is installed and you can proceed to install the modem driver. Follow the instructions in the next section. Installing the modem driver In the Control Panel, double click the Modems icon. If the Install New Modem wizard opens, skip to step 3.

  • Page 25: Setting Internet Explorer To Use The Aircard

    Installation on Notebook PCs Sierra Wireless AirCard GPRS Adapter Select and click the Properties… button. Use the drop-down list to change the Interrupt to another number and click Close Close the Network window by clicking the button. Restart your PC.
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  • Page 27: Installation On Devices Running Windows Ce

    4: Installation on Devices Running Windows CE • System requirements • Pocket PC and Handheld PC installation • Windows CE .NET This chapter provides installation instructions for users of device installation computers running the Windows CE operating system. The • Inserting the AirCard AirCard runs on Handheld, Pocket, and Tablet PCs running Windows CE 3.x and CE .NET.

  • Page 28: Activesync Installation Requirements

    AirCard 755 Installation Guide Handheld PCs: • Windows CE 3.0 Handheld PC 2000 CE .NET devices: • Windows CE .NET (Windows CE 4.1 or later) If you have a Pocket PC and do not know what version of Start > Settings...

  • Page 29: Flash Card Installation Requirements

    Installation on Devices Running Windows CE Flash card installation requirements Note: This method of installation is only available to users of CE .NET (not including Pocket PC users). If you are installing using a flash card, you require a flash card with at least 5 MB of available memory.
  • Page 30 AirCard 755 Installation Guide This launches the installation wizard that installs the soft- ware to the host. Next Back Finish Use the , and buttons to navigate through the wizard. · Using the default settings for the Destination Location and Program Folder is recommended unless you have special requirements and an advanced understanding of PC configuration.

  • Page 31: Windows Ce .Net Device Installation

    Installation on Devices Running Windows CE documentation that came with your PC if you do not know how to reset the device.) Windows CE .NET device installation Note: Do not insert the AirCard To install to a CE .NET device, you must first extract the .CAB into the CE device before file to a host PC, then copy the CAB file to the CE .NET device downloading the software.

  • Page 32: Flash Card Installation

    AirCard 755 Installation Guide · Connect the CE device and the host PC, using the serial or USB cable provided by the manufacturer of the CE device, or · Place your CE device in its cradle and connect the cradle...

  • Page 33: Inserting The Aircard Into A Pocket Pc

    Installation on Devices Running Windows CE Copy the CAB file to a folder on the CE device, if you do NOT want to install from the flash card. (The CAB file will be erased during installation.) Double-tap the CAB file to install the software. If a warning occurs, indicating that the application is not supported for this device type, click to proceed.
  • Page 34 AirCard 755 Installation Guide With the label facing towards the top or front of the PC, insert the network card into the slot, as shown in the photo. Position the antenna so that it is vertical. If your PC is not plugged into a power supply, the prompt, “Do you want to use this PC card on battery power?”...

  • Page 35: Configuring Your Account

    PCs, or page 31 for Tablet and Handheld PCs). If Watcher is not running, start Watcher, by selecting Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless > AirCard 7X0 > AirCard 7X0 Watcher Notebook PCs or double clicking the desktop shortcut.
  • Page 36 AirCard 755 Installation Guide Note: You must have a valid · If a profile is listed, your AirCard has likely been pre- SIM and be within a GPRS configured and is ready for use. coverage area for Watcher to ·...

  • Page 37: The Advanced Profile Window

    Configuring Your Account Enter your profile information as follows: Profile Name —enter any name that will help you remember the purpose/use of this account. This name appears in the main Watcher window and, if you later create more pro- files, you can use it to select this profile. User Name Password —enter your username and/or...

  • Page 38: The Default Profile Button

    AirCard 755 Installation Guide tabs. (These tabs may not be present, depending on your configuration.) Select to close the Advanced Profile window and close the User Profile window. The Default Profile button The “default” profile is the one used to establish GPRS connec- tions if you click Connect without selecting a profile.

  • Page 39: Care And Maintenance Of Your Network Card

    6: Care and Maintenance of Your Network Card • Stopping and ejecting the AirCard on a notebook PC You can ensure reliable operation and long life of your • Ejecting the AirCard AirCard by adhering to these guidelines in storage and use: on a Pocket PC •...

  • Page 40: Stopping And Ejecting The Aircard On A Notebook Pc

    Click the PC Card icon in the status area to display the option to stop the card. Click “Stop Sierra Wireless AirCard GPRS Adapter Parent” (Windows 95, 98, 2000, or Me) or “Safely remove Sierra Wireless AirCard GPRS Adapter Parent” (Windows XP).
  • Page 41 Care and Maintenance of Your Network Card Push the PC Card eject button on your computer to eject the card. Rev D Dec.03...
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  • Page 43: Watcher™ Basics

    Watcher launches automatically anytime you insert the AirCard. You can also launch Watcher by: Notebook PCs: • Double clicking the desktop shortcut, or Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless > AirCard 7X0 > • Selecting AirCard 7X0 Watcher Start > Programs >...

  • Page 44: The Watcher Window

    AirCard 755 Installation Guide If the auto-launch browser feature is enabled, anytime you launch Watcher, your browser will open to a specified web page. The Watcher window Notebook / Handheld /Tablet PCs Note: To get help in Watcher on a notebook or Tablet or Compact View Handheld PC, select Help >...

  • Page 45: Icons And Indicators On The Main Watcher Window

    Watcher™ Basics Icons and indicators on the main Watcher window These icons are used on the main Watcher window:: Table 7-1: Icons and indicators in Watcher Icon Meaning The Signal Strength indicator uses bars to show the intensity of the radio signal. The number of bars increases as signal strength increases to a maximum of five bars.
  • Page 46 AirCard 755 Installation Guide Table 7-1: Icons and indicators in Watcher Icon Meaning The Roaming Status indicator shows whether you are roaming onto the network of a service provider other than your own. When the indicator is off, you are within the...

  • Page 47: View Options (Notebook Pcs)

    Watcher™ Basics Table 7-1: Icons and indicators in Watcher Icon Meaning When this indicator is on and neither circle is shaded, you have a connection but no data transmission is occurring. A shaded top circle indicates that data is being sent and a shaded bottom circle that data is being received.

  • Page 48: Status Icons

    AirCard 755 Installation Guide Status Icons These icons appear in the status area (usually in the lower right corner of your screen) on notebook, Tablet, and Handheld PCs, and on the lower right corner of the Today page on Pocket PCs.

  • Page 49: Transmit Power Consumption

    Watcher™ Basics Transmit power consumption Note: If you are using the The Transmit Power Consumption option allows you to choose AirCard in a CE device, it is between maximizing your data transmission speed or recommended that you set the minimizing battery drain on your PC. The settings for this Transmit Power Consumption to option are: low.

  • Page 50: Frequency Band Selection

    AirCard 755 Installation Guide Frequency band selection The AirCard 755 operates on the 900, 850, 1800, and 1900 MHz bands. (See ‘Supported GSM frequency bands” on page 10 for more information about frequency bands.) Generally, you need to select the 1900 MHz band in North America and the 900/ 1800 MHz bands outside of North America.

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    8: Technical Specifications • LED operation • Radio frequency and electrical specifications This chapter describes the operation of the LED and provides • Environmental technical data for the755 wireless network card. specifications • Sending GSM LED operation commands to the network The AirCard has a single LED located on the antenna end of...

  • Page 52: Radio Frequency And Electrical Specifications

    AirCard 755 Installation Guide Radio frequency and electrical specifications Table 8-2: Radio frequency & electrical specifications Approvals FCC Parts 22, and 24 Industry Canada Compliance Compliant with: GPRS GSM Release 97 SMG 31 Phase 2+ Voltage +5 VDC from PCMCIA Slot...

  • Page 53: Environmental Specifications

    Technical Specifications Environmental specifications Table 8-3: Environmental specifications Operating -20 to +60 °C (ambient, outside PCMCIA temperature enclosure) Storage -30 to +85 °C temperature Humidity 95%, non-condensing Vibration 15 g peak 10 to 2000 Hz (non-operating) Rev D Dec.03...
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  • Page 55: Aircard 755 Regulatory

    This device is only authorized to be used in notebook computers that are the same as the one in the grant application. When the AirCard 755 is in use, users should maintain a distance of at least 25 mm between the antenna and the user's torso, head or legs.

  • Page 56: Information Pertaining To Oem Customers

    The AirCard 755 wireless network card has also been granted modular approval for mobile applications. Integrators may use the AirCard 755 card in their end products that can be catego- rized as Mobile Devices without additional FCC certification approvals if the following conditions are met. Otherwise, additional FCC approvals must be obtained.
  • Page 57 AirCard 755 Regulatory Information Note: The FCC defines a The end product with an embedded AirCard 755 card must portable device as being pass the unintentional emission testing and properly autho- “designed to be used with any rized per FCC Part 15 requirements.
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  • Page 59 Index Numerics 1800 MHz band 10 FCC RF exposure information 1 1900 MHz band 10 frequencies 900 MHz band 10 receive 50 transmit 50 frequency bands 10 selection 47 Access Point Name (APN) 13 account 10 administrative privileges 18 aircraft, using the AirCard in 1 GPRS 9 "always on"...
  • Page 60 AirCard 755 Installation Guide LED operation 49 radio frequency specifications 50 liability, limitation of 2 receive frequencies 50 –?? regulatory information 53 removing a SIM card 14 –?? removing the AirCard 38 Handheld PCs 38 maintenance 37 Pocket PC 38...
  • Page 61 Index temperature 51 inserting the AirCard 18 – trademarks 3 installation 18 transmit frequencies 50 removing the AirCard 38 tri-band 10 Windows 95 Type II PC card 9 as a supported operating system 17 inserting the AirCard 18 – installation 18 removing the AirCard 38 Windows 98 User Name 35...
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