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Page 1: Installation Guide
® AirCard 800 Series Wireless Network Cards Installation Guide Includes: AirCard 880 Wireless Modem AirCard 881 Wireless Modem AirCard 880 Express Card Wireless Modem AirCard 881 Express Card Wireless Modem AirCard 875 Wireless Modem AirCard 860 Wireless Modem AirCard 850 Wireless Modem 2130623 Rev 3.8... - Page 3 Limitation of The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Liability Sierra Wireless or its affiliates. SIERRA WIRELESS AND ITS AFFILIATES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES’ AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF EVENTS, OCCURRENCES OR CLAIMS GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, BE IN EXCESS OF THE PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR THE SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT. Patents Portions of this product may be covered by some or all of the following US patents: 5,515,013 5,629,960 5,845,216 5,847,553 5,878,234 5,890,057 5,929,815 6,169,884 6,191,741 6,199,168 6,339,405 6,359,591 6,400,336 6,516,204 6,561,851 6,643,501...
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Page 4: Contact Information
Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wireless logo, the red wave design, the red‐tipped antenna, and Watcher are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners. All product specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact Information Sales Desk: Phone: 1-604-232-1488 Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 Pacific Time sales@sierrawireless.com E-mail: Post: Sierra Wireless 13811 Wireless Way Richmond, BC Canada V6V 3A4 Fax: 1-604-231-1109 www.sierrawireless.com Web: Consult our website for up‐to‐date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware upgrades, trouble‐ shooting tips, and press releases: www.sierrawireless.com 2130623... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introducing the AirCard 800 Series Wireless Network Cards ....7 AirCard 800 Series wireless network cards ......7 Services supported . - Page 6 AirCard 800 Series Installation Guide Regulatory and Safety Information ........23 Important notice .
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Page 7: Introducing The Aircard 800 Series Wireless Network Cards
1: Introducing the AirCard 800 Series Wireless Network Cards • AirCard 800 Series wireless network cards AirCard 800 Series wireless • Your account and coverage area network cards • AirCard modem software The AirCard 800 Series 3G wireless network cards are modems for your PC that allow you to connect to the Internet, send and receive e‐mail, connect to a corporate network/VPN, or view streaming video, without the need of a network cable or phone line. The AirCard PC Card modem (AirCard 850 / 860 / 875 / 88x) Caution: Do not insert your fits into a standard (Type II) PC Card slot available on ... -
Page 8: Your Account And Coverage Area
AirCard 800 Series Installation Guide Your account and coverage area You must have an account with a GSM service provider to use Note: If you purchased the the AirCard modem. To use the modem’s 3G capability, your AirCard modem from a GSM account must be with a service provider who offers HSDPA / service provider, you may HSUPA or UMTS service. (The AirCard modem is backward‐ already have an account. compatible to 2G service.) Otherwise, your retailer should be able to provide you with the When you obtain your account, you are given a SIM card, also ... -
Page 9: Aircard Modem Software
AirCard modem software AirCard modem software The AirCard modem comes with this software (made by Sierra Wireless): • The Watcher program that you use to manage the AirCard modem and monitor your connections • The driver software that forms the interface between the network card and your Windows operating system Frequency band support The following table shows the frequency bands supported by the various AirCard products Table 1-1: Frequency band support Technology Bands Products Location 850 MHz (cellular band) North America 900 MHz Europe 1800 MHz Europe and Asia 1900 MHz (PSC band) North America WCDMA 850... - Page 10 AirCard 800 Series Installation Guide 2130623...
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Page 11: Aircard Installation
2: AirCard Installation • System requirements • Install Watcher System requirements software • Setting Internet The AirCard modem is supported on: Explorer to use the ® ™ • Windows Vista AirCard modem • Windows XP (Home and Professional versions) • Windows 2000 For information on using the AirCard modem with other operating systems, contact Sierra Wireless Technical Support (support@sierrawireless.com). To install the AirCard modem, you require these system resources: Table 2-1: System resource requirements Card slots 1 Type II PCMCIA (PC Card) slot for AirCard 850, 860, 875, 88x... -
Page 12: Attach The Antenna To Your Aircard Modem
AirCard 800 Series Installation Guide To activate an account, the service provider needs from you: • Billing information (such as a credit card number) used to collect payment for your network usage • Possibly the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity), depending on your service provider. This number, printed on the AirCard modem box and on the AirCard modem label, identifies your device (AirCard modem model) on the GSM network. If you change GSM service providers (such as if you move to a Note: Keep a written record, in a new city), you will need a new SIM card from your new secure place, of the account service provider. You will also need to set up a new profile. information that your service provider gives you. Instructions on creating a profile are in the Attach the antenna to your section “Configuring Your... -
Page 13: Install Watcher Software
Install Watcher software Install Watcher software Note: Users of Windows 2000 Note: If you are running Windows 2000, Windows Installer Redistrib- must be logged in with adminis- utable 2.0 must be installed. This is available on the Microsoft web trative privileges. Users of site, www.microsoft.com. -
Page 14: Setting Internet Explorer To Use The Aircard Modem
AirCard 800 Series Installation Guide Watcher should launch automatically when the AirCard modem is inserted. If your AirCard modem has not yet been configured to use your account, you are prompted to do so. See “Setting up a profile” on page 15. Setting Internet Explorer to use the AirCard modem If you are using Internet Explorer as your browser, and it is set to connect to the Internet through a dial‐up modem, you must set it to use a LAN (local area network) card. To set Internet Explorer version 5 or 6 to use a LAN, follow these steps: Tools Internet Options In Internet Explorer, select > Connections Click the tab. Setup Click to run the Internet Connection wizard. I want to set up my Internet connection Select the option “... -
Page 15: Setting Up A Profile
Note: You must install the inserted. software before you can set up a profile. (See page 11.) Insert the AirCard modem into the PC / Express Card slot if it is not already inserted. (See .) page 13 If Watcher is not running, start Watcher by selecting Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless >3G Watcher > 3G Watcher or double‐clicking the desktop shortcut If Watcher detects that no profile has been set up, you are prompted, “Would you like to configure a profile now?” Select If this prompt does not appear, your AirCard modem may have been preconfigured. You can verify that you have a Tools Connections profile by selecting > ... -
Page 16: The Aircard Modem As A Network Card
AirCard 800 Series Installation Guide The AirCard modem as a network card The AirCard modem can be configured to provide the “always‐on” data connection that an Ethernet card or other wired LAN card provides. That is, you can set options in Watcher™ (a program that comes with the AirCard modem) that causes the AirCard modem to establish a network connection whenever you insert it, assuming GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, or HSDPA service is available. Otherwise, you can configure Watcher to connect only when you click the Connect button. The AirCard modem connection provides access to the Internet. Once the connection is established, you can open your browser and connect to any web site available on the Internet, or access other Internet services (such as e‐mail). 2130623... -
Page 17: Watcher Basics
Watcher to become fully Watcher does provide useful status information. functional after launch. Launching Watcher Unless the feature has been disabled, Watcher launches automatically anytime you insert the AirCard modem. You can also launch Watcher by: • Double‐clicking the desktop shortcut, or Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless > 3G Watcher > • Selecting Watcher Depending on how your profile is configured, your browser, VPN, or other program may launch automatically anytime you launch Watcher. To view the 3G Watcher online help, press < > or select Help > Help Topics Rev 3.8 May.07... -
Page 18: Frequency Band Selection
AirCard 800 Series Installation Guide Frequency band selection Watcher has two options that affect your ability to obtain GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, or HSDPA service in any given area. You can select: • The frequency band you want to use • The network you want to use, if you are within the coverage area of more than one network Every GSM network operates on one set of frequency bands. The AirCard modem is designed to change frequency bands automatically as required to obtain network service. You can also change frequency bands manually from the Network tab Tools > Options... > Network of the Options window ( Note: Unless your service provider specifies otherwise, it is recom- mended that you use the Auto setting. 2130623... -
Page 19: Care And Maintenance Of Your Network Card
4: Care and Maintenance of Your Network Card You can ensure reliable operation and long life of your AirCard modem by adhering to these guidelines in storage and use: • Do not apply adhesive labels to the AirCard modem or SIM. This may cause the AirCard modem or SIM to become jammed inside the slot, or prevent it from being inserted properly. • When not installed in your computer, store the AirCard modem and SIM in a safe place. • The AirCard modem should fit easily into your computer’s Note: Do not insert the AirCard PC / Express Card slot. Forcing the AirCard modem into modem before installing the the slot may damage the connector pins. software. See “AirCard Instal- lation” on page 11. Protect the •... -
Page 20: Stopping And Ejecting The Aircard Modem
AirCard 800 Series Installation Guide Stopping and ejecting the AirCard modem To remove the AirCard modem: Close Watcher if it is open. Click the PC Card icon in the status area to display the option to stop the card. Click the appropriate option, depending on your operating system and the model of AirCard modem. If a dialog box appears notifying you that it is safe to remove the card, click Push the PC Card eject button beside the PC / Express Card slot on your computer to eject the card. Grasp the AirCard modem and remove it from the slot. Removing a SIM card The procedure for removing the SIM card depends on the model of AirCard modem you have. AirCard 850 and 860 modems To remove the SIM card, you need a pen. Place the AirCard modem on a smooth, hard surface such as a tabletop. Position the pen above the eject hole, which is on the top surface of the AirCard modem housing, just to the right of the SIM card slot. (See Figure 4‐2.) Press down gently (without excessive force) on the eject ... -
Page 21: Aircard 875, 88X, And 88Xe Modems
Removing a SIM card Figure 4-2: Ejecting the SIM card Gently pull the SIM card from the slot until it slides free. AirCard 875, 88x, and 88xE modems To remove the SIM/USIM card, you need a pen. Place the AirCard modem on a smooth, hard surface such as a tabletop, or hold it face down. Gently insert the pen into the end of the eject slot farthest from the SIM slot. Slide the pen towards the SIM slot. The SIM card pops out of its slot. Figure 4-3: Ejecting the SIM card Gently pull the SIM card from the slot until it slides free. Rev 3.8 May.07... - Page 22 AirCard 800 Series Installation Guide 2130623...
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Page 23: Regulatory And Safety Information
5: Regulatory and Safety Infor- mation • Important notice • Important safety/ compliance Important notice information for North American users Because of the nature of wireless communications, trans‐ • EU regulatory mission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data conformity may be delayed, corrupted (that is, have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless network card are used in a normal manner with a well‐constructed network, the Sierra Wireless network card should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless and its affiliates accept no responsi‐ bility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using the Sierra Wireless network card, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless network card to transmit or receive such data. Safety and hazards Do not operate your AirCard modem: •... -
Page 24: Important Safety/Compliance Information For North American Users
AirCard 800 Series Installation Guide cations. Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular telephone services to the offender, or legal action or both. Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. The AirCard modem may be used normally at this time. Important safety/compliance information for North American users CAUTION: Unauthorized modifications or changes not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless, Inc. could void compliance with regulatory rules, and thereby your authority to use this equipment. The design of the AirCard 850 / 860 / 875 / 880 / 881 / 880E / 881E modem complies with U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada (IC) guidelines respecting safety levels of radio frequency (RF) exposure for portable devices, which in turn are consistent with the following safety standards previously set by Canadian, U.S. and international standards bodies: • ANSI / IEEE C95.1‐1999, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electro‐ magnetic Fields, 3kHz to 300 GHz • National Council on Radiation Protection and Measure‐ ments (NCRP) Report 86, ‐1986, Biological Effects and Exposure Criteria for Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields • Health Canada, Safety Code 6, 1999, Limits of Human Exposure to Radio frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz International Commission on Non‐Ionising Radiation ... -
Page 25: Information Pertaining To Oem Customers
Regulatory and Safety Information Where appropriate, the use of the equipment is subject to the following conditions: WARNING (EMI) – United States FCC Information – This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an appropriate installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • 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 for help If you have purchased this product under a United States Government contract, it shall be subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFARs) Section 252.227‐7013 for Department of Defense contracts, and as set forth in Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FARs) Section 52.227‐19 for civilian agency contracts or any successor regulations. If further government regulations apply, it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with such regulations. Information pertaining to OEM customers The AirCard 850 / 860 / 875 / 880 / 881 / 880E / 881E wireless ... - Page 26 AirCard 800 Series Installation Guide colocated with any other transmitter or antenna within a host device. A user manual with the end product must clearly indicate the operating requirements and conditions that must be observed to ensure compliance with current FCC / IC RF exposure guidelines. The end product with an embedded AirCard 850 / 860 / 875 /880 / 881 / 880E / 881E wireless network card must pass the unintentional emission testing and properly authorized per FCC Part 15 requirements where appli‐ cable. Note: If these wireless network cards are intended for use in a portable device, you are responsible for separate approval to satisfy the SAR requirements of FCC Part 2.1093 and IC RSS-102. AirCard 850 / 860 wireless network cards To comply with FCC / IC regulations limiting both ...
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Page 27: Eu Regulatory Conformity
Regulatory and Safety Information This equipment contains equipment certified under IC: 2417C‐AC875. • For an end product with an embedded AirCard 880 wireless network card: This device contains FCC ID: N7NAC880. • For an end product with an embedded AirCard 881 wireless network card: This device contains FCC ID: N7NAC881. This equipment contains equipment certified under IC: 2417C‐AC881. • For an end product with an embedded AirCard 880E Express Card wireless network card: This device contains FCC ID: N7NAC880E. • For an end product with an embedded AirCard 881E Express Card wireless network card: This device contains FCC ID: N7NAC881E. This equipment contains equipment certified under IC: 2417C‐AC881E. EU regulatory conformity Sierra Wireless hereby declares that the AirCard 850 / 875 / 880 / 880E wireless network cards conform to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC: AirCard 875 and AirCard 880 Wireless Network Card AirCard 880E Express Card AirCard 850 Wireless Network Card The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999/5/ EC is available for viewing at the following location in the EU ... - Page 28 AirCard 800 Series Installation Guide 2130623...
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Page 29: Technical Specifications
6: Technical Specifications This chapter provides technical data for the AirCard modem. LEDs For a description of LED functionality, see the 3G Watcher online help. Radio frequency and electrical specifications Table 6-1: Radio frequency and electrical specifications for AirCard 850 / 860 /875 modems Compliance GSM Release 5 Transmit PCS: 1850 to 1910 MHz DCS1800: 1710 to 1785 MHz EGSM900: 880 to 915 MHz GSM850:... -
Page 30: Environmental Specifications
AirCard 800 Series Installation Guide Table 6-1: Radio frequency and electrical specifications for AirCard 850 / 860 /875 modems (cont.) Frequency stability 0.1 ppm Environmental specifications Table 6-2: Environmental specifications Operating -20°C to +60°C temperature (-4°F to +140°F) Storage -30°C to +85°C temperature (-22°F to +185°F) Humidity... - Page 31 Index IRQ (interrupt request) account always‐on data connection antenna launching Watcher attaching LEDs liability, limitation of care and maintenance maintenance channel raster memory required channel spacing copyright information coverage area network overview notebook PC inserting AirCard modem driver removing the AirCard modem system requirements ejecting a SIM card ejecting the AirCard modem password electrical specifications overview environmental specifications PC / Express Card slots required profile default determining if one is set up overview frequencies receive transmit frequency bands selection radio frequency specifications frequency stability receive frequencies regulatory information...
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