Commands • Specifications Note: Do not connect the The Sierra Wireless AirLink MP modem provides a wireless network connection for portable computers in vehicles or offices. MP modem to a USB port on a computer before If the MP modem is installed in a vehicle, it typically is mounted in the installing the software.
AirLink MP 597 Quick Start Guide You can use the network connection provided by the MP modem to access shared data, browse the Internet, and send and receive e-mail and text messages. The MP modem also allows for sensors, gauges, and alarms (such as panic buttons) to be installed in vehicles and remotely monitored from a central location.
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1. Connect the MP 597 to your computer using an Ethernet cable or a serial cable USB cable. 2. Connect the power adapter and antennas to your MP 597. a. A Sierra Wireless firmware update welcome screen appears. Click on Next. Note: Figure 0-1 is for illustration purposes.
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AirLink MP 597 Quick Start Guide Note: You can use Boot interface only when a serial cable connection is established. The default private for Ethernet is also in a different subnet from the other connection types. Table 0-1: Factory Defaults Interface Connected Device Ethernet Private default...
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Figure 0-3: Reset Modem Installation begins and can take up to a few minutes. Figure 0-4: Installing Once the installation is complete, you will get a confirmation screen. Rev 1.0 Mar.10...
AirLink MP 597 Quick Start Guide Figure 0-5: Installation Complete Verifying connection Verify that your modem is connected by checking the Network Connections window in your computer. Figure 0-6: Verify USB Connection Confirming IP Address Check the IP Address in your Local Area Connection window. Figure 0-7 shows USB connection.
Figure 0-7: Confirm IP Address Configuring through ACEmanager AceManager is a free utility. Follow the steps below to connect to AceManager for configuring the modem. • Ensure MP connectivity to access AceManager. • Go to: http://192.168.13.31:9191 (ethernet connection) the first time you connect to AceManager.
AirLink MP 597 Quick Start Guide Activating the Modem 1. Put modem into passthru mode to by-pass ALEOS. This will allow direct communication with the wireless module for programming. Entering passthru will take 10-15 seconds and will return an ‘OK’ when it is complete. AT\APASSTHRU 2.
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Figure 0-8: PassThru mode PassThru can only be exited by resetting or power-cycling the modem. This mode Tip: cannot be entered via a remote Telnet session. You can configure a string of AT commands to be sent to the MP 597 when it enters PassThru and other PassThru settings.
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