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Configuring the AirLink GX440

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4: Configuring the AirLink GX440

• ACEmanager

• Using a Terminal

Application with

AT Commands

• AT Commands The AirLink GX440, with ALEOS embedded firmware, is a highly configurable

device.

Configure the AirLink GX440 through one of two options:

1. Use the configuration and management applications of the AceWare suite, or

2. Use a terminal emulator application such as HyperTerminal, PuTTY, etc.

ACEmanager

To get an expanded view of the other ACEmanager features, refer to the

ACEmanager Configuration Guide and the ALEOS User Guide.

ACEmanager is a free utility. Follow the steps below to connect to ACEmanager

for configuring the GX440:

• Ensure AirLink GX440 connectivity for accessing ACEmanager

• Go to: http://192.168.13.31:9191 the first time you connect to ACEmanager.

A full listing of all the configuration commands for your device are in the ALEOS

User Guide.

Using a Terminal Application with AT

Commands

You can access and configure your AirLink GX440 using Microsoft

HyperTerminal, PuTTY, or a similar terminal emulator application. The following

directions are for HyperTerminal which is part of a standard installation of

Windows XP.

1. Choose a name and icon for your connection:

a. Choose a name for your connection, such as AirLink GX440 or Sierra

Wireless AirLink Solutions. The name and icon are only for your own

reference so you can find the connection at a later date.

Tip: If you want to have a connection saved for both local and remote usage, it is recom-

mended that the connection name reflect the connection type, e.g., AirLink GX440 local.

b. Select OK.

2. At the Connect To window, using USB or serial:

a. Select COM1, or the COM port to which the device is connected, for the

“Connect using” option.

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