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Integration of the Skyus 3G into a Windows based system requires at a minimum two high level components, the driver and a mechanism to provide connection management. This document is intended to guide you through the process of connecting the hardware and setting up these two components.
USB 2.0 Type A Male to Mini B Male Documentation Quick Start Guide If, during inspection of package contents, it is determined that you are missing an item, please contact your FW Service Representative. Fig. 4 Package Contents: Skyus 3G Fig.
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Skyus 3G Verizon Quick Start Guide This link will activate/prompt the user to begin downloading the “SWUSBDRIVER_SKY3GVZW.exe” file for installation. If you are working on the device you intend to use the Skyus Device with proceed with installation on the local drive.
Skyus 3G Verizon Quick Start Guide Connecting the Antenna To ensure that you are using the appropriate cellular antenna, please contact the appropriate FW representative to provide the proper service to your installation. Band: CDMA 1xRTT/EV-DO RevA 850/1900 MHz Connect the cellular antenna to the device. The connection will be made to the outer-most antenna connection shown in Fig.
After validating the Sierra Wireless drivers and Connection Utility (Watcher) have been installed connect the Skyus 3G to a laptop via the USB cable. Ensure that an antenna is connected to the outermost port on the Skyus 3G modem. The system will install the appropriate drivers when the Skyus is connected and the Sierra Wireless Watcher should auto-launch.
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Skyus 3G Verizon Quick Start Guide Fig. 12 Activation Wizard Automated Activation Service The activation process will begin. Fig. 13 Activation Wizard Connected The user will be notified if the activation failed or succeeded. After the “Activation is Successful” message you will now be able to test the connection.
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Skyus 3G Verizon Quick Start Guide Fig. 14 Sierra Wireless Watcher Test Connection Click the green Connect button. The connection process will be started. Fig. 15 Sierra Wireless Watcher Connecting to Internet...
In some installation applications FW can provide a connection management and watchdog utility entitled “Skyus Watcher”. The Skyus Watcher utility is designed to provide connection management for the Skyus 3G Verizon cellular customers to ensure reliable connectivity in unattended M2M applications.
For other documentation, see our online document library at: http://feeneywireless.com/documents Return and Warranty FW offers a standard one-year warranty on all hardware. For returns or warranty information, call our 800 number. Further Specifications For more specifications please see the Skyus 3G Spec Sheet.
FW does not guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.
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