Startup And Configuration; Initial Startup And Configuration; Tools And Materials Required - Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 Hardware User's Manual

2: Startup and Configuration

This chapter provides instruction for the initial device configuration, and describes the
front panel LEDs.

Initial Startup and Configuration

Follow the instructions in this section to do the initial startup and configuration for the
ES450 gateway. For on-site installation and setup instructions, see
and Setup

Tools and Materials Required

• A SIM card for your ES450 gateway (provided by your mobile network operator) if not
already installed
• A Phillips screwdriver for removing the top cover
• A laptop computer with an Ethernet, USB, or serial cable for device management
• Two LTE wireless antennas (included). For indoor use only.
• AC power adapter (included)
• If wireless out-of-band management is required, a null modem cable to connect the
ES450 gateway's RS-232 port to the enterprise router
• If you are mounting the antennas remotely from the ES450 gateway, you will need a
coaxial cable, mounting brackets, and connectors. (For more information, see
Antenna Installation
Rev. 7 July 2019
on page 26.
on page 28.)
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