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Notice totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in...
1: Overview This document provides installation and testing instructions for the Four Port oMG, also known as the oMG 2000. For the remainder of this document, the unit will be referred to as the oMG. 1.1 Who Should Read This Guide Installing and testing an oMG system is a two-stage process that typically involves: •...
SIM Card Installation Guide Provides directions on installing SIM cards into the oMG. oMG 2000 Series Antenna Connections Descriptions all of the variations of the oMG 2000 series back plane layouts. Rev 1 May.16 4119192...
Note that there are different build options and configurations for the oMG 2000 and your unit may not look exactly like these. WAN connectivity (i.e. antenna ports that the oMG uses to access a WAN) can be...
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2000 Installation Guide Figure 2-2: Variation 1—TNC Ports for WAN Antennas Figure 2-3: Variation 2—RP-SMA Ports for WAN Antennas Table 2-1 describes each of the controls and connectors on the oMG. Table 2-1: Rear Panel Controls and Connectors POWER ON/OFF The power switch has multiple functions: •...
System Description Table 2-1: Rear Panel Controls and Connectors (Continued) • WAN/LAN Antenna Connections Variation 2 WAN1-A/B, WAN2-A/B: RP-SMA Connectors for primary and secondary Wi Fi connectivity, each supporting MIMO • WAN3-A/B: Used for Wi Fi WAN • WAN4-A/B: Used for USB/Express Pocket Cellular •...
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2000 Installation Guide Table 2-2 describes the status LEDs and how to interpret them. Table 2-2: Description of status indicator LEDs Label Color Behavior Indicates Power Amber oMG is not powered or is in sleep mode Slow flashing (One per second)
3: Installing the oMG System in a Vehicle This section describes the procedure for installing the system and provides important considerations and specific details where appropriate. 3.1 Basic Procedure The installation process for the oMG system varies depending on the specific application.
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2000 Installation Guide Figure 3-1: Base Unit Bottom View—Dimensions and Clearances Rev 1 May.16 4119192...
Installing the oMG System in a Vehicle Figure 3-2: Base Unit Side View—Dimensions 3.2.3 Base Unit Orientation Install the base unit so that the rear panel faces away from the equipment storage opening. This provides the most protection to the cable connections and any antennas on the rear panel.
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2000 Installation Guide While the vehicle ignition is off, the oMG system is in sleep mode and draws less than 2 mA in this mode. When the ignition is turned on, the system starts its power-up sequence. When the ignition is turned off again, the system performs its controlled shutdown sequence before it resumes its sleep mode.
Installing the oMG System in a Vehicle Figure 3-4: Power port on the base unit 3.2.5 Cable Management and Best Practice It is important for the installer to ensure the cables attached to the oMG are properly managed. Proper cable management will eliminate unnecessary installation complications, allow for ease of maintenance, and prolong cable longevity.
Use an application that your organization provides in order to access the network of your organization. For example, establish a virtual private network (VPN) connection to your organization. Note: If you have a problem with any of these steps, contact Sierra Wireless Technical Support (see Contact Information on page 3).
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