Host Interfaces - Sierra Wireless AirLink RV55 Hardware User's Manual

AirLink RV55 Hardware User Guide

Host Interfaces

Antenna
USB
Rev. 1 June 2019
LTE-M/NB-IoT model:
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connectors
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Base Cat 4/6/12 model:
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Wi-Fi Cat 4/6/12 model:
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Note: Do not use the USB port in a potentially explosive environment.
USB 2.0 Micro-AB connector complies with USB Version 2.0 for high
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speed operation
Can be configured to operate in one of two modes:
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connected to an Ethernet port, allowing access to the Internet and the
RV55's internal web server. This is the default setting.
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standard serial port. The primary use of this interface is for the AT
command line interface of ALEOS and for diagnostic access to the radio
module.
By default, the USB port is configured as a virtual Ethernet port.
A Windows driver must be installed on the PC in order to support USB
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use. The drivers are available for download on Sierra Wireless' support
web site:
source.sierrawireless.com/resources/airlink/software_downloads/
airlink_usb_driver/
The ALEOS Software Configuration User Guide contains the details of
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USB mode configuration and driver installation.
Sierra Wireless recommends you:
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Cellular (LTE)
Cellular (LTE) SMA
LTE Diversity
Active GPS
Cellular (LTE) SMA
LTE Diversity
Active GPS
Wi-Fi × 2
Virtual Ethernet Port: The RV55 behaves as if the PC were
Virtual Serial Port: The RV55 behaves as if it was connected to a
Use a USB 2.0 cable
Connect directly to your computer for best throughput.
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