Physical Interfaces; Requirements; Activating Airlink Gx400 - Sierra Wireless AirLink GX400 User Manual

AirLink GX400
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Physical Interfaces

The AirLink GX400 has the following physical interfaces and connection methods:
• Primary Cellular - 50 Ohm SMA
• Receive Diversity - 50 Ohm SMA
• GPS - 50 Ohm SMA
• USB OTG Micro A/B locking
• 1 Ethernet port
• 1 Serial port

Requirements

1. Cellular Account:
· From a cellular provider (e.g., Verizon).
2. Software:
· ACEmanager - Graphical interface for configuring/managing the GX400.
· A terminal application (e.g., Microsoft HyperTerminal).
3. Hardware:
· Ethernet cable -10/100 fast Ethernet interface for management, software
downloads/upgrades and data communication.
· Serial cable - A serial console port is available for initial product configura-
tions and debug.
· USB cable Type "A" to micro type "B" (could be locking)
Note: The USB port cannot configure the device until a driver is installed for the USB port.
· Power adapter and a power source - You will need a power supply and
power source for the device.
· PC or laptop - To configure the device, you will need a computer with an
available Ethernet, Serial, or USB port.
Refer to the ACEmanager User Guide for more details on configuration via
Ethernet, Serial, and USB.

Activating AirLink GX400

To activate your device, follow the instructions below:
1. Connect the AirLink GX400 with antennas -See
page 26.
2. Plug the power cable to the power connector on the back panel of the AirLink
GX400 - See Connecting to Power
3. Connect your computer to the AirLink GX400 with an ethernet, serial or USB
cable - See Connecting to a Computer or Other Device
4. Observe the LEDs - See
Wait 60-90 seconds for the AirLink GX400 to initialize and go on the air.
Connecting the Antennas
on page 27.
LED Operation on page 30.
on
on page 28.
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