Sierra Wireless MP 880W User's Guide

MP 880W ModemUser GuideRev 1.5

MP880W Modem User Guide4 2130795REVENUEORANTICIPATEDPROFITSORREVENUEARISINGOUTOFTHEUSEORINABILITYTOUSEANYSIERRAWIRELESSPRODUCT,EVE

PrefaceRev 1.5 Jul.08 5Trademarks AirCard®and“HeartoftheWirelessMachine®”areregisteredtrademarksofSierraWireless.Watcher®isatradema

MP880W Modem User Guide6 2130795Revision HistoryRevision numberRelease dateChanges1.1 August 2007• RemoveddetailaboutATcommandparameters,instea

Rev 1.5 Jul.08 131: Introducing the MP Modem• Accounts and coverage• Connection methods• Virtual serial port• VPN support for RNAP• Software• Docum

MP880W Modem User Guide14 2130795Network connectionsTheMPmodemoperatesoverthefollowingnetworks,withconnectivityandspeeddependentonyour

Introducing the MP ModemRev 1.5 Jul.08 15Account provisions Youraccountmayrestrictusageofcertainnetworksormaylimityourconnectiontime

MP880W Modem User Guide16 2130795TheMPmodemVSPsareavailableonbothUSBandEthernetinterfaces.Forinformationonenablingavirtualserialpo

Introducing the MP ModemRev 1.5 Jul.08 17versionsofthesoftwareandfirmwarearereleased,theyarepostedatwww.sierrawireless.com.MP Modem Man

MP880W Modem User Guide18 2130795Onlinehelpisprovidedwith3GWatcher.Itdescribesalltheiconsandindicatorsin3GWatcherandprovidesdetail

Rev 1.5 Jul.08 192: Getting Started• Plan your MP modem installation• Required equipment• System requirements Thischapterprovides:• Anoverviewo

MP880W Modem User Guide20 2130795Plan your MP modem installationThissectionguidesyouthroughthedecisionsyouneedtomakebeforeyoubeginthei

Getting StartedRev 1.5 Jul.08 21Thefollowingtablesummarizestheadvantagesanddisadvan‐tagesofthevariousint erfaces:Youcanswitchbetween

MP880W Modem User Guide22 2130795Required equipmentPackage contentsEachMPmodemboxcontains:• TheMPmodem• Amountingtemplate• Mountingscrewsan

Getting StartedRev 1.5 Jul.08 23• I/Ocable(optional).Thisisrequiredifapanicbutton,sensor,gauge,orotherI/Odeviceisinstalled.System

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Rev 1.5 Jul.08 253: Hardware and SoftwareInstallation• Install the MP modem Thischapterprovidesinstru ctionsforinstallingtheMPmodem,insta

MP880W Modem User Guide26 2130795Connector panelTheMP880Wmodemhasthefollowingconnectors:Figure 3-2: MP 880W modem rear connectorsGPS and I/O

Hardware and Software InstallationRev 1.5 Jul.08 274. ConnectthecablethatrunsbetweentheMPmodemandyourcomputertotheMPmodem.Donotco

MP880W Modem User Guide28 2130795UsethesuppliedmountingscrewsandwasherstosecuretheMPmodemthroughtheholesalongthe edgeofthecasebo

Hardware and Software InstallationRev 1.5 Jul.08 29YoucanalsouseagroundscrewontheconnectorpaneloftheMPmodem.Usea 16‐gaugewireif

Rev 1.1 Jul.08 1ContentsIntroducing the MP Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Network conn

MP880W Modem User Guide30 2130795· 2100MHz· EDGEandGPRSnetworks:· 850MHz· 900MHz· 1800MHz· 1900MHzIfyourMPmodemwillonlybeconnectedto

Hardware and Software InstallationRev 1.5 Jul.08 31Install the antennas and cablesNote: When connecting the cables, hand-tighten the connectors; d

MP880W Modem User Guide32 2130795Note: Electrical installations are potentially dangerous and should be performed by personnel thoroughly trained in

Hardware and Software InstallationRev 1.5 Jul.08 33Note: Do not install an on/off switch on the main (red) battery line, or connect the white igni

MP880W Modem User Guide34 2130795—or—Note: If you choose to install a separate switch, it must be connected to the white ignition sense wire, not th

Hardware and Software InstallationRev 1.5 Jul.08 35Office installationUsetheAC/DCadapteravailablefromSierraWirelesstoconnectthepowerhar

MP880W Modem User Guide36 2130795Serial connector (DB9) pinoutsTheMPmodemisconfiguredasDCE(DataCommunicationsEquipment)andusesthestandar

Hardware and Software InstallationRev 1.5 Jul.08 37I/O port connectionsTheMPmodem’sI/OportisastandardfemaleDB15HDconnectorforremotemon

MP880W Modem User Guide38 2130795AswellasprovidingtheSIM,yourserviceprovidershouldgiveyoutheaccountinformationneededtoconfigurethe

Hardware and Software InstallationRev 1.5 Jul.08 39Set up connection profilesNote: Your profiles are stored on your MP modem —not on the SIM card.

Rev 1.1 Jul.08 2ContentsInstall the MP modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Step 1 —

MP880W Modem User Guide40 21307955. Completethefollowingfields:· Profile Name(anymeaningfuldescriptionoftheprofile,suchasthenameofyour

Hardware and Software InstallationRev 1.5 Jul.08 41locatethe.exefileforthesoftwareapplicationyouwanttoautolaunch.8. Ifyouhavemoretha

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Rev 1.5 Jul.08 434: MP Modem Operation• Status indicators• 3G Watcher software• Establishing connectionsOperatingtheMPmodemrequiressomeknowle

MP880W Modem User Guide44 2130795Status indicatorsTheMPmodem’sindicatorpanelincludesfourindicatorlights.Figure 4-1: The indicator panel of t

MP Modem OperationRev 1.5 Jul.08 45Reset the MP modemTheresetbuttonfortheMPmodemisonthetopofthehousing.ToresettheMPmodem,presst

MP880W Modem User Guide46 2130795Launching 3G WatcherTolaunch3GWatcher:1. EnsurethattheSIMcardisinsertedintothecardslot(see“Insertthe

MP Modem OperationRev 1.5 Jul.08 471. ClickontheDisconnectbutton,ifthewatcherisconnectedtoyourMP.2. Goto Tools > MP Physical Interf

MP880W Modem User Guide48 2130795• DUN - Name of your service provider or connection type.Dependingontheoperatingmodeandsettingsin3GWatcher,

Rev 1.5 Jul.08 495: Configuring the Router Functions• Non-NAT mode• NAT mode• MP modem networking basics in NAT mode• Static IP and TCP/UDP port fo

ContentsRev 1.1 Jul.08 3Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Re

MP880W Modem User Guide50 2130795Non-NAT modeInnon‐NATconfiguration,youcanconnectonlyoneclientdevice,suchasacomputertotheMPmodem,as

Configuring the Router FunctionsRev 1.5 Jul.08 51MP modem networking basics in NAT modeInNATmode,theMPmodemhasa built‐inDHCPserverthata

Configuring the Router FunctionsRev 1.5 Jul.08 52Enable the routerTherouterfeaturesareenabledwhenNATisenabled.Bydefault,NATisdisabled.

Configuring the Router FunctionsRev 1.5 Jul.08 532. InWatcher,selectTools > AT Commands,andusetheAT!MPSTATICROUTEcommandtosetupstati

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Rev 1.5 Jul.08 496: Configuring the Wireless Access Point• Unlock MP modem configuration• Enable the wireless access point• Set the SSID• Configure

MP880W Modem User Guide50 2130795Note: When the modem is using a WAP connection, Watcher is available over Ethernet only. Note: USB and DUN are dis

Configuring the Wireless Access PointRev 1.5 Jul.08 51Enable the wireless access pointBydefaultthewirelessaccesspointisdisabled.Toenablet

Configuring the Wireless Access PointRev 1.5 Jul.08 52Configure the security settingsThenetworksecuritysettingsonthecomputers(orotherdevic

Configuring the Wireless Access PointRev 1.5 Jul.08 53Configure security on the client computersForeachcomputeronthenetwork,thenetworkauth

MP880W Modem User Guide4 2130795Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59GPS configuration and reporting

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Rev 1.5 Jul.08 556: Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O Data• I/O device installation and configurationTheMPmodemiscapableofreport

MP880W Modem User Guide56 2130795GPS protocols and commandsNote: The “MP 3G Modems TAIP Reference manual” (document #2130312) provides a description

Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O DataRev 1.5 Jul.08 57GPS TAIP quick referenceThefollowingtableisaquicksummaryoftheTAIPmess

MP880W Modem User Guide58 2130795Beforeusingthedigitalinput/outputlines,youmustconfigurethemasinputsoroutputs.Connector pinoutsTheMPmo

Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O DataRev 1.5 Jul.08 59AdigitalinputcanbeconnectedtofourofthepinsontheDB15HDconnector:P

MP880W Modem User Guide60 2130795Digital output devicesDigitaloutputdevicesarethosethathaveonlytwostatesandthestateiscontrolledbyasi

Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O DataRev 1.5 Jul.08 61TypicallyananaloginputdeviceshouldbeconnectedbetweenGround(pin10)an

MP880W Modem User Guide62 2130795Analog input setupTheAnalogInputwindow(Tools > Options > MP > Input/Output)isusedtoconfiguredevice

Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O DataRev 1.5 Jul.08 63Digital I/O setupTheDigitalInput/Outputwindow(Tools > Options > MP &g

ContentsRev 1.1 Jul.08 5Weight and dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Host interf

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Rev 1.5 Jul.08 657: Sending Data to Your Network Application• Retrieve the Unique Mobile Device IDThischapterdiscusseshowtoconfiguretheMPmo

MP880W Modem User Guide66 2130795Thefastratetimeronlybecomesactivewhenanalarmconditionistriggeredbyariseordropinthelevelofoneo

Sending Data to Your Network ApplicationRev 1.5 Jul.08 67Note: The “MP 3G Modems TAIP Reference manual” (document #2130312) provides a description

MP880W Modem User Guide68 2130795Note: More information on NMEA message standards is available at www.nmea.org.IfthemoduleisconfiguredforNMEA,

Sending Data to Your Network ApplicationRev 1.5 Jul.08 69The problem created by Network Address TranslationNote: A similar problem may occur if NA

MP880W Modem User Guide70 2130795Note: NetMotion Wireless, Inc. develops client-server applica-tions that attempt to overcome the issues caused by N

Rev 1.5 Jul.08 718: Support and WarrantyTechnical supportToobtaintechnicalsupportforyourMPmodem,andfirmwareandsoftwareupgrades,please

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Rev 1.5 Jul.08 739: Technical SpecificationsThischapterprovidestechnicaldatafortheMP880WWmodem.Note: The technical specifications are sub

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MP880W Modem User Guide74 2130795Environmental specificationsWeight and dimensionsOperating temperature-30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F)Storage temper

Technical SpecificationsRev 1.5 Jul.08 75Host interfaces Other interfaces GPS specifications I/O port characteristicsSerial One — DB9 femaleUSB One

MP880W Modem User Guide76 21307953G Watcher softwareWireless access point specificationsDigital inputs Open collector, max current 500 mAVih, min 2 V

Rev 1.5 Jul.08 7710: Regulatory Information• European Union CanadaNote: Unauthorized modifica-tions or changes not expressly approved by Sierra W

MP880W Modem User Guide78 2130795Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to

Regulatory InformationRev 1.5 Jul.08 79Thetechnicaldocumentationrelevanttotheaboveequipme ntisheldat:SierraWireless(UK)LimitedLakesid

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Rev 1.1 Jul.08 1Numerics3GWatcher,43–46Aaccount,35alertratetimer,69analoginputconfiguration,66wiring,64analogsensor,65antenna,2

Rev 1.1 Jul.08 2I/Oportcharacteristics,79ignitionoptions,41ignitionwiring,30,30inputs.SeeI/Odevicesinterfaces,79Llaunchbrowser au

IndexRev 1.1 Jul.08 3Vvibration,78virtualserialport,13voltage,62voltagerange,77voltagespecifications(serialcable),34VPNsupport,14

PrefaceRev 1.5 Jul.08 3Important Notice Duetothenatureofwirelesscommunications,transmissionandreceptionofdatacanneverbeguaranteed.D

IndexRev 1.1 Jul.08 4