Sierra Wireless AirCard Manuel utilisateur

Sierra Wireless AirCard USB

Modem

User Guide

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Rev. 9

Preface

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Important

Notice Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data

can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be

totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless

devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a

well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem 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 accepts no responsibility for damages

of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using

the Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to

transmit or receive such data.

Safety and

Hazards Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where blasting is in progress,

where explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical equipment, near life

support equipment, or any equipment that may be susceptible to any form of radio

interference. In such areas, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED

OFF. The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with

this equipment.

Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is

on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE

POWERED OFF. When operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit

signals that could interfere with various onboard systems.

Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the

ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time.

The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless

modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or

operator's control and operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces,

operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offence.

Limitation of

Liability The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not

represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless. 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 HAS 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.

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Patents This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless, Inc.

This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM®3G.

This product is manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under

one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group.

Trademarks AirCard®and Watcher®are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Sierra

Wireless™, the Sierra Wireless logo, and the red wave design are trademarks of

Sierra Wireless.

Windows®and Windows Vista®are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation.

Macintosh®and Mac OS®are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in

the U.S. and other countries.

QUALCOMM®is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Used

under license.

Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contact

Information

Consult our web site for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation,

application notes, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases:

www.sierrawireless.com

Sales Desk: Phone: 1-604-232-1488

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time

E-mail: [email protected]

Post: Sierra Wireless

13811 Wireless Way

Richmond, BC

Canada V6V 3A4

Fax: 1-604-231-1109

Web: www.sierrawireless.com

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Contents

Sierra Wireless AirCard USB Modem User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

About the AirCard USB Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Your account and coverage area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

AirCard USB Modem features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

LED operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connection management software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Launching Watcher (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Launching Watcher (Mac) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Reinstalling the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using the microSD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

End- and side-loading models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Back-loading models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Removing the SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using AirCard USB Modem accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the extension cable and clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Attaching the lanyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Care and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Software installation does not start automatically (Windows) or you do not

see the installer package (Mac) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Modem is not detected after AirCard Watcher installation completes (Win-

dows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Windows installer fails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Radio frequency and electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Frequency band support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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Regulatory and safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Safety and hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Regulatory information for North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Regulatory information for EU countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Regulatory information for Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Sierra Wireless AirCard USB Modem User

Guide

About the AirCard USB Modem

The Sierra Wireless AirCard®USB Modem enables you to connect to

the Internet, send and receive email, connect to a corporate network

or virtual private network (VPN), or view streaming video without the

need for a network cable.

The AirCard USB Modem connects to a Type A USB port on your

computer.

If the AirCard USB Modem is TRU-Install enabled, all the required

software is available on the modem. When you set up your AirCard

USB Modem, the software is installed on your computer. You do not

need an installation CD. (Depending on your service provider, your

modem may include an installation CD.)

The AirCard USB Modem has a built-in antenna and may have a slot

that accommodates a microSDexternal memory card. Depending

on your service provider, a microSD card may be included in your

package, or you may need to purchase it separately.

Depending on the model and your service provider, your modem may

support GPS.

Your account and coverage area

Note: If you purchased the

modem from a GSM

service provider, you may

already have an account

and a SIM card.

Otherwise, your retailer

should be able to give you

the names of companies

that provide these items.

You must have an account with a GSM service provider to use the

AirCard USB Modem. To use the AirCard USB Modem’s 3G or LTE

capability, your account must be with a service provider that offers 3G

or LTE service. (The AirCard USB Modem is backwards compatible

with 2G service.)

When you obtain your account, you are given a Subscriber Identity

Module (SIM) card containing account information. You must insert

the SIM card into the AirCard USB Modem before you use it.

(Depending on your service provider, the SIM card may already be

inserted.)

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When establishing a connection, your AirCard USB Modem uses the fastest

available service. Your ability to obtain service depends on these factors:

Note: The fee for service

is usually higher when you

are roaming (connected to

a network other than the

one belonging to your

service provider).

• Network coverage—You must be within the network coverage area.

• Service provider—If you are within the coverage area of a network that is

not operated by your own service provider, you can obtain service only if

there is a roaming agreement between your service provider and the network

operator.

• Account provisions—Your account may restrict your usage to certain

networks or limit the amount of time you can use the network.

• Frequency band—You cannot connect to networks operating in bands not

supported by your modem, regardless of roaming agreements or account

provisions.

Most service providers have coverage maps on their web sites.

AirCard USB Modem features

The AirCard USB Modem has a USB connector, slots for a SIM card, and (on

some models) a microSD external storage card. LEDs on the front or side of the

AirCard USB Modem provide status information.

The placement of card slots, connectors, and LEDs varies depending on your

modem model.

Data LED

Power LED

Data LED

microSD card and SIM card slots are under the

back cover. See page 14 for details.

microSD slot

SIM card slot is under the back cover. See

page 15 for details.

Power LED

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Power LED

microSD and SIM card slots are under the back

cover. See page 15 for details.

Data LED

Power LED

SIM card slot

Data LED

Power LED

SIM card tray

microSD card slot microSD card slot

Data LED

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LED operation

The AirCard USB Modem has two LEDs that show the current status of the

modem.

Connection management software

Your AirCard USB Modem comes with Sierra Wireless AirCard Watcher®for

Windows®and Mac®, or other connection management software, depending on

your service provider. Use this software to manage the modem and monitor your

connections.

For information on Watcher features and using Watcher, refer to the online Help.

1. From the main Watcher window, select:

·Help > Help Topics or click the button (Windows)

·Help > Sierra Wireless Watcher Help (Mac)

LED State Indicates

Power Off Indicates one of the following states:

•The AirCard USB Modem is not inserted in the computer.

•The computer is off or in “suspend and resume” mode.

•The AirCard USB Modem radio has been turned off using Watcher or

other connection management software.

Solid Blue The power is on, the AirCard USB Modem is working normally.

Blinking Blue The firmware is being updated.

Do not remove the AirCard USB Modem from the computer.

Blinking Amber The AirCard USB Modem is searching for service (initializing).

Solid Amber Error—either the AirCard USB Modem is having a problem initializing

(searching for service) or is offline because of a failure.

Contact your service provider.

Data Off The modem is unable to detect 2G or 3G service.

Blinking Amber The modem has detected a 2G network (EDGE, GPRS, GSM) and is ready

to connect.

Solid Amber The modem is connected to a 2G network and is able to send and receive

data.

Blinking Blue The modem has detected a 3G network (UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+)

and is ready to connect.

Solid Blue The AirCard USB Modem is connected to a 3G network and can send and

receive data.

Blinking Green The modem has detected an LTE network and is ready to connect.

Solid Green The modem is connected to an LTE network and is able to send and receive

data.

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