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Sierra Wireless AirCard 750 Installation Manual

Sierra Wireless AirCard 750 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    ® AirCard 750 Wireless Network Card Installation Guide 2130204 Rev 1.0...
  • Page 3 Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless network cards may be used at this time.
  • Page 4 The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Liability Sierra Wireless, Inc. or its affiliates. SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,...
  • Page 5 Heart of the Wireless Machine are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless, Inc. Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wireless logo, the red wave design, the red-tipped antenna, and Watcher are trademarks of Sierra Wireless, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introducing the AirCard® Wireless Network Card ... . .1 Supported operating systems ........1 The AirCard as a network card .
  • Page 8 AirCard 750 Installation Guide Inserting the AirCard into a Pocket PC ....... 22 Inserting the AirCard into a Handheld PC .
  • Page 9 Environmental specifications ........45 AirCard 750 Regulatory Information .
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  • Page 11: Introducing The Aircard® Wireless Network Card

    The AirCard 750 also allows you to use your PC as a mobile phone. The wireless technology used by the cards is called GPRS (General Packet Radio Service).

  • Page 12: The Aircard As A Mobile Phone

    Watcher to connect only when you select a button. The AirCard as a mobile phone You can use the AirCard 750 as a phone simply by connecting an approved headset. (See page 4.) The dial pad for the phone is in the Watcher program.

  • Page 13: Aircard Software

    Most service providers have coverage maps on their web sites. AirCard software The AirCard comes with this software: • Sierra Wireless’s Watcher program that you use to manage the AirCard and monitor your connections • The driver software that forms the interface between the network card and your Windows operating system •...

  • Page 14: Package Contents

    • Quick reference card If you want to use the AirCard 750 as a phone, a headset is necessary. Only a 4-wire headset with a 2.5 mm connector will work with the AirCard 750. Approved headsets are available on the Sierra Wireless web site, www.sierrawireless.com.

  • Page 15: The Sim Card And Your Account

    2: The SIM Card and Your Account • Inserting a SIM card into your AirCard You require a GSM/GPRS account and a SIM (Subscriber • Removing a SIM card Identity Module) card to use the AirCard. The SIM card is a small chip (about the size of a postage stamp) that you insert into the AirCard.

  • Page 16: Inserting A Sim Card Into Your Aircard

    AirCard 750 Installation Guide Inserting a SIM card into your Note: If you change GSM service providers (such as if you AirCard move to a new city), you will need a new SIM card from your new service provider. You will...
  • Page 17 The SIM Card and Your Account Figure 2-3: Positioning a pen to eject the SIM card Position your pen or paperclip above the eject hole, which is on the top surface of the AirCard housing, just to the right of the SIM card slot. (See the photo above.) Press down gently (without excessive force) on the eject hole.
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  • Page 19: Installation On Notebook Pcs

    3: Installation on Notebook PCs • System requirements • Installation on Windows 95, 98, 2000, and Me • Installation on Windows XP • Installation on Windows NT • Setting Internet This chapter guides you through the steps necessary to making Explorer to use the the AirCard operational on a notebook PC.

  • Page 20: Installation On Windows 95, 98, 2000, And Me

    AirCard 750 Installation Guide Installation on Windows 95, 98, 2000, and Me Note: Users of Windows 2000 Note: Users of Windows 95 must have Winsock2 installed. See the must be logged in with adminis- note in the margin above. You must also verify that your PC Card trative privileges.

  • Page 21: Installation On Windows Xp

    Installation on Notebook PCs Note: Do not forcefully insert the With the SIM card inserted into the AirCard (page 6) AirCard. This may damage and the label of the AirCard facing up, carefully insert connector pins. the AirCard into your PC Card slot. Figure 3-2: Inserting the AirCard Click OK in the window requesting you to insert the AirCard.
  • Page 22 AirCard 750 Installation Guide Next Back Use the buttons to navigate through the wizard. Using the default settings for the Destination Location and Program Folder is recommended unless you have special requirements and an advanced understanding of PC con- figuration.
  • Page 23 Installation on Notebook PCs Found New Hardware Wizard In the window: Search for the best driver in these locations Select the radio button. Ensure “Search removable media” is selected. Include this location in the search Select the check box, d:\Drivers\WinXP then enter where is the drive letter of...

  • Page 24: Installation On Windows Nt

    AirCard 750 Installation Guide Installation on Windows NT Note: The AirCard driver Note: You must re-install the Windows NT Service Pack after you requires that Windows install the AirCard driver. Ensure you have your Service Pack CD Networking is installed. Also before you begin.

  • Page 25: Installing The Network Card Driver

    Network window and open the not function following the driver Microsoft TCP/IP Properties window. installation, see the instructions Sierra Wireless AirCard GPRS Adapter Select in the Adapter on changing the interrupt on Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server field and select page 16.

  • Page 26: Installing The Modem Driver

    AirCard 750 Installation Guide Click to close the TCP/IP Properties window. Click if prompted to restart your PC. (You must restart your PC after the modem driver installation.) On completion of this step, the network card driver is installed and you can proceed to install the modem driver. Follow the instructions in the next section.

  • Page 27: Setting Internet Explorer To Use The Aircard

    Installation on Notebook PCs Double click the Network icon. Adapters Select the tab. Sierra Wireless AirCard GPRS Adapter Select and click the Properties… button. Use the drop-down list to change the Interrupt to another number and click Close Close the Network window by clicking the button.
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  • Page 29: Installation On Handheld And Pocket Pcs

    4: Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs • System requirements • Installing the software • Inserting the AirCard Before installing the AirCard software on your Handheld/ into a Pocket PC Pocket PC, ensure you have the required hardware and • Inserting the AirCard software.

  • Page 30: Installing The Software

    AirCard 750 Installation Guide Whether you are using a Handheld or Pocket PC, you require a desktop or notebook computer to function as the host that: Note: ActiveSync is made by • Has the necessary port (serial, USB, or infrared) to connect...
  • Page 31 Installation on Handheld/Pocket PCs · Using the default settings for the Destination Location and Program Folder is recommended unless you have special requirements and an advanced understanding of PC configuration. · A dialog box displays this message, “On the next mobile device connection, the installed applications will be downloaded to the device.”...

  • Page 32: Inserting The Aircard Into A Pocket Pc

    Ensure the SIM card is inserted into the AirCard (described on page 6). .Attach the antenna. Figure 4-1: Attaching the antenna to the AirCard 750 Note: The Pocket PC operating With the label facing towards the front of the Pocket PC, system doesn’t allow two...

  • Page 33: Inserting The Aircard Into A Handheld Pc

    Ensure the SIM card is inserted into the AirCard (described on page 6). .Attach the antenna. Figure 4-3: Attaching the antenna to the AirCard 750 With the label facing towards the top of the Handheld PC, insert the network card into the slot, as shown in the photo.
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  • Page 35: Configuring Your Account

    Pocket PC installation instruc- PCs, or page 23 for Handheld PCs). tions.) If Watcher is not running, start Watcher, by selecting Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless > AirCard 7X0 > AirCard 7X0 Watcher Notebook PCs or double clicking the desktop shortcut.
  • Page 36 AirCard 750 Installation Guide Note: You must have a valid · If a profile is listed, your AirCard has likely been pre- SIM and be within a GPRS configured and is ready for use. coverage area for Watcher to ·...

  • Page 37: The Advanced Profile Window

    Configuring Your Account Enter your profile information as follows: Profile Name —enter any name that will help you remember the purpose/use of this account. This name appears in the main Watcher window and, if you later create more pro- files, you can use it to select this profile. User Name Password —enter your username and/or...

  • Page 38: The Default Profile Button

    AirCard 750 Installation Guide Primary DNS enter it in the field, and if a second address Secondary DNS was provided, enter it in the field. If your service provider specified quality of service param- Requested QOS Minimum QOS eters, enter these on the tabs.

  • Page 39: Care And Maintenance Of Your Network Card

    6: Care and Maintenance of Your Network Card • Inserting the AirCard • Stopping and ejecting the AirCard You can ensure reliable operation and long life of your • Ejecting the AirCard AirCard by adhering to these guidelines in storage and use: on a Pocket PC •...

  • Page 40: Stopping And Ejecting The Aircard On A Notebook Pc

    Click the PC Card icon in the status area to display the option to stop the card. Click “Stop Sierra Wireless AirCard GPRS Adapter Parent” (Windows 95, 98, 2000, or Me) or “Safely remove Sierra Wireless AirCard GPRS Adapter Parent” (Windows XP).

  • Page 41: Ejecting The Aircard On A Pocket Pc

    Chapter 2: The SIM Card and Your Account Grasp the AirCard and remove it from the slot. Ejecting the AirCard on a Pocket PC To remove the AirCard from your Pocket PC: Start > Settings > System tab > Stop Watcher by selecting Memory >...
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  • Page 43: Watcher™ Basics

    Watcher launches automatically anytime you insert the AirCard. You can also launch Watcher by: Notebook PCs: • Double clicking the desktop shortcut, or Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless > AirCard 7X0 > • Selecting AirCard 7X0 Watcher Handheld/Pocket PCs: Start >...

  • Page 44: The Watcher Window

    AirCard 750 Installation Guide The Watcher window Notebook PCs Note: To get help in Watcher on a notebook PC, select Help > Compact View Help Topics. You can also Profile drop-down list display help by pressing <F1> in most windows.
  • Page 45 Watcher Basics Handheld PCs Note: To get help in Watcher on a Handheld PC, select Help > Compact View Help Topics. Profile drop-down list Roaming Packet mode DATA tab VOICE tab Signal strength Indicator area Figure 7-2: The Watcher window (on a Handheld PC) Rev 1.0 May.02...

  • Page 46: Icons And Indicators On The Main Watcher Window

    AirCard 750 Installation Guide Icons and indicators on the main Watcher window These icons are used on the main Watcher window:: Table 7-1: Icons and indicators in Watcher Icon Meaning The Signal Strength indicator uses bars to show the intensity of the radio signal. The...

  • Page 47: View Options (Notebook Pcs)

    You can view the missed calls in the call log. When this indicator is on, you have unheard voice mail. AirCard 750 Only View options (notebook PCs) Compact View On notebook PCs, you have these options concerning the Minimize...

  • Page 48: Status Icons

    AirCard 750 Installation Guide • You can enable/disable always on top from the VIEW menu. When enabled, the Watcher window always appears in front of other application windows. • You can switch between the full Watcher window and the compact window from the VIEW menu or by using the Compact View button: •...

  • Page 49: Power Options

    Watcher Basics Table 7-2: Status Icons Icon Meaning You do not have a GPRS connection. You have one or more unread SMS messages. Power Options The AirCard draws power from your PC’s battery. There are two features of the AirCard that allow you to manage battery power consumption: •...

  • Page 50: Frequency Band And Network Selection

    The network you want to use, if you are within the coverage area of more than one network Frequency band selection The AirCard 750 operates on the 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz bands. (See "Supported GSM frequency bands" on page 2 for more information about frequency bands.) Generally, you need to select the 1900 MHz band in North America and the 900/1800 MHz bands outside of North America.

  • Page 51: Network Selection

    Watcher Basics Network selection Depending on your location, you may be within the coverage area of several networks. Your ability to obtain service on each network is dependent on your account. Your options for network selection are: • automatic—the AirCard automatically selects a network based on your account and network availablility.
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  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    • LED operation • Radio frequency and electrical specifications This chapter describes the operation of the LED and provides • Environmental technical data for the AirCard 750 wireless network card. specifications • Sending GSM LED operation commands to the network...

  • Page 54: Radio Frequency And Electrical Specifications

    AirCard 750 Installation Guide Radio frequency and electrical specifications Table 8-2: Radio frequency & electrical specifications Approvals FCC Parts 15, and 24 Industry Canada Compliance Compliant with: GPRS GSM Release 97 SMG 31 Phase 2+ Voltage +5 VDC from PCMCIA Slot...

  • Page 55: Environmental Specifications

    Technical Specifications Environmental specifications Table 8-3: Environmental specifications Operating -20 to +60 °C (ambient, outside PCMCIA temperature enclosure) Storage -30 to +85 °C temperature Humidity 95%, non-condensing Vibration 15 g peak 10 to 2000 Hz (non-operating) Rev 1.0 May.02...
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  • Page 57: Aircard 750 Regulatory

    • CE approval (European Union) CE approval (European Union) • Industry Canada approval The AirCard 750 is certified to be used in the member states of • Singapore IDA safety the EU. notices • FCC approval (US) Declaration of conformity for CE Marking Sierra Wireless, Inc.

  • Page 58: Industry Canada Approval

    Industry Canada #: 2417C11897 Singapore IDA Safety Notices Aircraft Safety Switch off your AirCard 750 when in an aircraft. The use of cellular equipment in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the cellular network and is illegal.

  • Page 59: Non-Ionising Radiations

    CAUTION When the AirCard 750 is in use, users should maintain a distance of at least 25 mm (1”) between the antenna and any part of the body. This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure limits in a typical laptop computer such as the one reported in the grant application.
  • Page 60 AirCard 750 Installation Guide • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician...
  • Page 61 Index Numerics environmental specifications 45 1800 MHz band 2 1900 MHz band 2 900 MHz band 2 FCC ID 49 FCC RF exposure information iii frequencies receive 44 transmit 44 Access Point Name (APN) 5 frequency bands 2 account 2 selection 40 administrative privileges 10 aircraft, using the AirCard in iii...
  • Page 62 AirCard 750 Installation Guide LED operation 43 radio frequency specifications 44 liability, limitation of iv receive frequencies 44 regulatory information – AirCard 750 47 removing a SIM card 6 – removing the AirCard 30 maintenance 29 Handheld PCs 31 memory required 9...
  • Page 63 Index inserting the AirCard 10 – installation 10 removing the AirCard 30 User Name 27 Windows 98 as a supported operating system 9 inserting the AirCard 10 – installation 10 vibration 45 removing the AirCard 30 Windows CE as a supported operating system 19 See also Pocket PC, Handheld PC Windows Me warning...
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