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2: Getting Started
• Plan your MP
modem
installation
• Required equipment
• System
requirements
Rev 1.0 Apr.10
This chapter provides:
•
An overview of the installation process
•
Information about the equipment you'll need
•
System requirements for the clients you want to use with the MP
modem
•
Planning considerations
Overview of installation steps:
•
Plan the installation.
· Location
· Connection type
· Routing
•
Ensure required equipment is available.
•
Ensure the clients have the necessary system requirements.
•
Install the hardware (MP modem, clients, antennas, cables).
•
Install the power harness or AC/DC adapter.
•
Connect the MP modem to the computer (if using cables).
•
Install the software (AceView and MP modem drivers).
•
Configure your account.
•
Configure networking options (if you are using the router
functionality).
•
Configure the wireless access point settings (if desired).
Plan your MP modem installation
This section guides you through the decisions you need to make
before you begin the installation.
Where do you want to install your MP
modem?
The MP modem can be installed in a vehicle or in an office. The
same installation steps apply with the following exceptions:
•
If you are installing the MP modem in a vehicle:
· Use the power harness to connect the MP modem to the
vehicle battery.
· Decide how to set the ignition sense option for powering the
MP modem on and off (that is, depending on the ignition switch
wiring, the MP modem can be turned on when the engine is
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