Download Print this page

Electrostatic Discharge - Sierra Wireless AirLink GX400 Installation Manual

Wifi xcard installation
Hide thumbs Also See for AirLink GX400:

Advertisement

Scope
Precautions: Before You Start
 
Tools Required to Install WiFi Card
Procedure
This document provides instructions to install a WiFi Xcard into a Sierra
Wireless GX400/440 wireless gateway, allowing wireless connectivity
utilizing the 802.11b/g/n standard.

Electrostatic Discharge

You are modifying sensitive electronic equipment, and your body may be
charged with static electricity. This charge could discharge through electronic
components you will handle, possibly destroying your electronic equipment.
Please make sure you are properly grounded (using a grounding strap) before
starting any modification of electronic equipment.
1. 2mm or 5/64" Allen (hex) wrench
2. 8mm or 5/16" socket (long enough to fit over SMA connector)
3. Torque wrench for socket above
1. All installations require the WiFi upgrade kit (SKU:
GX440), one kit will be required for each GX product to be upgraded with WiFi
connectivity. Kit contains: WiFi expansion card, rubber gasket, lock washer, nut,
new black cover with hole for SMA antenna.
2. Turn unit on and install the latest version of ALEOS SW (downloaded from
support area of the Sierra Wireless web site). This is required for the new WiFi
card to work properly and to detect the WiFi card when it is installed.
3. Remove the four hex screws on top of the unit (used to secure the black cover)
using a 2mm or 5/64" size Allen (hex) wrench, place screws in a safe spot, these
screws will be used again.
---
for GX400, SKU:
---
for

Advertisement

loading

This manual is also suitable for:

Airlink gx440