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1. Introduction
This document provides installation and testing instructions for the oMG 500.
1.1.
Who Should Read This Guide
Installing and testing an oMG 500 system is a two-stage process that typically involves:
•
A professional installer with experience in automotive security, communications, or audio systems
who performs the physical installation in a vehicle.
•
An information technology (IT) specialist who performs the turn-up test of the installed system.
1.2.
What is the oMG 500
The oMG 500 is a ruggedized edge server computer and wireless gateway, designed for use in harsh
mobile and portable environments. The gateway extends the utility and convenience of LAN
networking to vehicular environments and response sites. Through the integration of Ethernet,
802.11/Wi-Fi, third generation (3G) cellular networks, and fourth generation (4G) LTE networks the
gateway is a truly mobile solution.
1.3.
Before Installing
This manual assumes that an activated cellular SIM Card has been installed as per the instructions in
the oMG 500 Quick Set-up Guide (see Section 1.5 - Related Publications below).
1.4.
Installation Overview
The oMG 500 can be installed in any type of vehicle. Sierra Wireless has designed the oMG system
to be simple to install.
To install the oMG 500, you need to mount the base unit and the WAN antenna and connect the base
unit to a 12V DC or 24V DC power source.
Sierra Wireless recommends that a professional vehicle-electronics installer perform the installation.
Professional installers are better able to tailor the procedure to meet the specific requirements for
each vehicle.
An experienced installer typically completes a standard installation in approximately half an hour.
1.5.
Related Publications
Title and Publication Number
oMG-ED-130504 oMG 500 Quick Set-Up Guide
oMG-ED-121006 oMG Operation and Configuration
Guide for R3
oMG-ED-130507
Description
Describes how to quickly setup the oMG 2000 for basic
operation
Provides basic operating instructions and describes
how to change the system configuration with the web-
based local craft interface.
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