Sierra Wireless MP215 User Manual

PN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 iMP215 ModemInstallation Configuration and User’s GuideRevision 1.0Part Number: 2110036June 1998

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless, Inc. 05/11/99 x

PN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 1-11. Overview1.1. CS-CDPDThe MP215 is a radio modem that supports CS-CDPD operation. CS-CDPD is aspecification for d

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless, Inc. 05/11/99 1-21.3. MP215 Host InterfaceThe MP215 is not completely

PN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 2-12. MP215 InstallationInstructions are provided here for installing the modem in a vehicle, connectingan antenna, c

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless Inc. 05/11/99 2-22.5. Warranty RegistrationProduct registration is imp

PN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 3-13. External InterfacesThis section describes the Serial Host Interface, the Power Supply Interface,Modem Status In

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless Inc. 05/11/99 3-2Figure 3-2 RS-232-C Voltage SpecificationsThe MP215 i

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuidePN0000-00 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 3-3NOTEThe naming convention and signal flow is with r

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless Inc. 05/11/99 3-4Figure 3-5 Power Supply Connection DiagramCAUTIONThe

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuidePN0000-00 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 3-5Figure 3-6 MP215 Revision 3 audio jack pin configur

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MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless Inc. 05/11/99 3-6If the cable loss between the modem and antenna is gr

PN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 4-14. Installing MP215 Firmware and UtilitySoftwareThe MP215 will be shipped with diskettes or CD-ROMs containing MP2

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless Inc. 05/11/99 4-24.2. Installing Wireless Expert and WatcherSoftwareTo

PN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 5-15. Configuring the MP215 With WirelessExpertFor Windows and NT users, basic MP215 configuration can be done via th

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless, Inc. 05/11/99 5-25.2. AMPS ProvisioningThe Modem is configured for AM

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuidePN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 5-35.3. Programming the Dial CodeClick on setup besid

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless, Inc. 05/11/99 5-4DNS ConfigurationWireless Expert permits you to auto

PN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 6-16. Configuring the MP215 via ATCommands6.1. Configuring the MP215 for CSC modeTo configure the MP215 for AMPS oper

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless, Inc. 05/11/99 6-2AT+WPCURNEI (optional) Check the current NEIAT+WPNEI

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuidePN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 6-3Syntax: AT+WS250=<autocheck>Mode: AUTODefaul

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuidePN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 iiiImportant NoticeBecause of the nature of wireless

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless, Inc. 05/11/99 6-4

PN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 7-17. Operating the MP215 via WatcherThe Watcher utility will permit the user to select the operational mode of theMP

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless, Inc. 05/11/99 7-2Where Automatic Selection is Auto Mode, Circuit Swit

PN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 8-18. Operating the MP215 via ATCommandsThe MP215 can be programmed to operate in one of its four modes, configuredvi

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless, Inc. 05/11/99 8-2

PN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 9-19. Host Interface9.1. General DescriptionThe MP215 supports both a SLIP and AT-command interface.For a complete li

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless, Inc. 05/11/99 9-2However, once the host DTE port enters a SLIP sessio

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuidePN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 9-3Legend:• CommandThe AT command• WS181The required

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless, Inc. 05/11/99 9-4\GnNot supported.\JnNot supported. \J0 is implicit d

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless, Inc. 05/11/99 ivRegulatory InformationThe equipment certifications ap

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuidePN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 vCCuussttoommeerr SSeerrvviicceeSierra Wireless, Inc

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless, Inc. 05/11/99 viContents1. Overview 1-11.1. CS-CDPD 1-11.2. MP215 Ope

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuidePN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 vii5.2. AMPS Provisioning 5-25.3. Programming the Dia

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuideSierra Wireless, Inc. 05/11/99 viiiFiguresFigure 3-1 MP215 (front view) 3-1Figure 3-2

MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s GuidePN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99 ixTablesTable 3-1 LED Indications 3-4