Feeney Wireless Skyus 3G Sprint Manuel utilisateur

Quick Start Guide

Sprint

Skyus 3G

Skyus 3G Sprint Quick Start Guide

Preface

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Intended Use

Use this product only for the purpose it was designed for; refer to the datasheet and user documentation. For the

latest product information, visit us online at www.feeneywireless.com.

Skyus 3G Sprint Quick Start Guide

Contents

Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Intended Audience..............................................................................................................................................................................................3

Scope.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Environmental Specifications..........................................................................................................................................................................3

Power Consumption ...........................................................................................................................................................................................3

Installation Steps........................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Packing List: Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................................................4

Operating Systems ..............................................................................................................................................................................................4

Installation of Sierra Wireless Driver...................................................................................................................................................................4

Connecting the Antenna ........................................................................................................................................................................................6

Connecting to Computer or Router ...................................................................................................................................................................6

Activation......................................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Provisioning.................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Connection Manager ...............................................................................................................................................................................................7

Skyus Watcher Utility..........................................................................................................................................................................................7

Sprint SmartView..................................................................................................................................................................................................8

Sierra Wireless Watcher .....................................................................................................................................................................................8

Contacting FW ............................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Online Library ........................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Return and Warranty...........................................................................................................................................................................................9

Further Specifications.........................................................................................................................................................................................9

FCC Compliance......................................................................................................................................................................................................10

Skyus 3G Sprint Quick Start Guide

Overview

The Skyus platform is a rugged, low-cost, self-contained modem kit. The Skyus platform simplifies the integration

efforts of adding mobile connectivity in M2M solutions and accelerates time-to market for creating connected

devices. In contrast to standalone radio modules, the Skyus uses a standard USB connection interface, making it

readily compatible with the largest choice of host devices.

Integration of the Skyus 3G into a Windows based system requires at a minimum two high level components, the

driver

and a mechanism to provide

connection management.

This document is intended to guide you through

the process of connecting the hardware and setting up these two components.

Intended Audience

This document is intended for users responsible for the initial set-up of the Skyus and assumes the installer possesses

a basic working knowledge of computer networking, wireless routing and network administration.

Scope

This Quick Start Guide focuses on the installation and configuration of the Skyus. For information necessary above

and beyond this level of operation, please refer to the User’s Manual.

FW recommends initial set-up of the Skyus should be performed on a bench with a computer to gain some

familiarity with the hardware and software of your system.

Environmental Specifications

The Skyus 3G is designed to operate in a minimum ambient environment of -30°C or -22°F.

The Skyus 3G is designed to operate in maximum ambient environment of 60°C or 140°F.

Power Consumption

The Skyus 3G power consumption is specified as: 500mA at 5VDC typical, 1 A peak.

Figure 1: Skyus Top View Figure 2: Skyus Ports

Indicator Light

Mini USB Port

SMA Antenna

Connectors

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Installation Steps

•Inspect package contents and compare against packing list.

•Install Sierra Wireless Driver.

•Connect antenna.

•Connect to computer or router.

•Verify activation.

•Install connection manager.

•Verify a connection to the internet.

Packing List: Package Contents

Item

Description

Skyus Skyus 3G Device

Cable USB 2.0 Type A Male to Mini B Male

Documentation Quick Start Guide

If, during inspection of package contents, it is determined that you are missing an item, please contact your FW

Service Representative.

Figure 3: Package Contents: Skyus 3G Figure 4: Package Contents: USB 2.0 Type A Male to Mini B Male

Operating Systems

The information contained in this guide is focused on operating your device in a Windows environment. If your

system is operating with a non-Windows application, please contact FW for guidance that is specific to your

environment.

Installation of Sierra Wireless Driver

The Skyus 3G utilizes an internal Sierra Wireless radio module. Drivers for Windows based platforms are provided in

binary form by Sierra Wireless and are available for download on the FW website. For quick connection, download

driver only package directly from FW. This package is available here:

http://feeneywireless.com/downloads

Under ‘Skyus 3G Drivers’ click the ‘Download Files’ button to begin downloading the driver file for installation.

Skyus 3G Sprint Quick Start Guide

If you are working on the device you intend to use the Skyus with proceed with installation on the local

drive.

If you are working on a separate device from the one you intend to use the Skyus with, save the file to a

portable media device which will be used to install the drivers on the separate device.

Begin the installation of the Sierra Wireless drivers by clicking on the executable driver installation file.

Figure 5: Sierra Wireless Driver Installation

Follow the necessary steps to finish the installation until the screenshot matches the image shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6: Sierra Wireless Installation Completed

Skyus 3G Sprint Quick Start Guide

Connecting the Antenna

To ensure that you are using the appropriate cellular antenna, please contact the appropriate FW representative to

provide the proper service to your installation.

Band:

CDMA 1xRTT/EV-DO RevA 850/1900 MHz

Connect the cellular antenna to the device. The connection will be made to the outer-most antenna connection

shown in Figure 7. The interior antenna connection is primarily used for 4G devices.

The inner-most antenna is used to receive diversity and is optional.

Figure 7: 3G Antenna Connection

Connecting to Computer or Router

Connect the Type A Male side of the enclosed USB cable to your computer or alternate host device.

Connect the Mini B Male side of the enclosed USB cable to the Skyus.

Figure 8: Type A Male USB Figure 9: Type Mini B Male USB

Power is provided by the USB cable. Once connected, your Skyus will power up and attempt to register to the carrier.

Activation

Your device is ready to be activated only after the cellular carrier sets up an account and provides a phone number

and/or IP address for your device. Once you have an account associated with your device, activation will be

performed when connecting to the cellular network for the first time. If you are not sure if your device has an

account, contact your sales representative or FW technical support.

Antenna Connection

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Provisioning

Once your device is activated and you connect to the cellular carrier for the first time, your device will perform over

the air provisioning. (If required)

Connection Manager

There are multiple options for connection management. The following sections will provide a brief description of

relevant connection managers. Please contact FW Support for guidance regarding the correct manager for your

installation.

Skyus Watcher Utility

In some installation applications FW can provide a connection management and watchdog utility entitled “Skyus

Watcher”. The Skyus Watcher utility is designed to provide connection management for the Skyus 3G Sprint cellular

customers to ensure reliable connectivity in unattended M2M applications.

Figure 10: Skyus Watcher 3G

Skyus Watcher is available after signing an End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) with FW. Skyus Watcher can be

downloaded from the FW website. The Skyus Watcher installation package is available at:

http://www.feeneywireless.com/downloads/SkyusWatcher3G

For information on the installation of the Skyus Watcher application, please reference the “Skyus Watcher 3G User

Guide”.

Skyus 3G Sprint Quick Start Guide

Sprint SmartView

Sprint provides a connection utility for their devices on Windows and Mac platforms. The utility provides activation

services for supported devices, GPS services and Sprint support services.

As Smartview is available for customization, your organization may provide a specific version for installation. If a

custom Smartview build has not been provided to you for installation, a download is available at:

www.sprint.com/downloads

Sierra Wireless Watcher

Sierra Wireless provides a connection utility compatible with Skyus devices that can manage connections and

display network coverage indication. For more information on Sierra Wireless Watcher go to www.sierrawireless.com

or contact your FW sales representative.

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Contacting FW

For help with installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting this product, refer to this document and any

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