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April 26, 2010
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Fastrack Xtend User Guide
Communicating with the Fastrack
Xtend
9.5. Switching Bands
Use the
AT+WMBS
AT Command to change the band setting of the Fastrack Xtend and switch
between EU and US bands and vice versa. Refer to the following table for the list of
AT+WMBS
parameters that can be used and their corresponding description.
Table 55: AT+WMBS Band Selection
AT+WMBS Command
Description
AT+WMBS=0,x
Switch to mono band mode 850MHz.
AT+WMBS=1,x
Switch to mono band mode extended 900MHz.
AT+WMBS=2,x
Switch to mono band mode 1800MHz.
AT+WMBS=3,x
Switch to mono band mode 1900MHz.
AT+WMBS=4,x
Switch to dual band mode 850/1900MHz.
AT+WMBS=5,x
Switch to dual band mode extended 900MHz/1800MHz.
AT+WMBS=6,x
Switch to dual band mode extended 900MHz/1900MHz.
Where:
When x = 0, the Fastrack Xtend will have to be reset to start on the specified band(s);
When x = 1, the band switch is effective immediately. However, this mode is forbidden while in
Communication mode and during the Fastrack Xtend’s initialization.
Refer to document [7] Firmware 7.4a
AT Commands Manual (Sierra Wireless Software Suite
2.31)/Firmware 7.4 AT Commands Manual (Sierra Wireless Software Suite 2.30) for more information
regarding the
AT+WMBS
AT Command.
Note:
FXT003 and FXT008 have automated quad-band mode; band selection is not relevant.
FXT004 operates in Dual-Band (Band Class 0 & 1) mode only; band selection is not relevant.
9.6. Checking the PIN Code Status
Using a communication software such as HyperTerminal, enter
AT+CPIN?
to check the PIN code
status. Refer to the table below for the list of main responses returned.
Table 56: AT+CPIN Main Responses
AT+CPIN Response
Description
+CPIN: READY
The PIN code has been entered.
+CPIN: SIM PIN
The PIN code has not been entered.
Refer to document [7] Firmware 7.4a
AT Commands Manual (Sierra Wireless Software Suite
2.31)/Firmware 7.4 AT Commands Manual (Sierra Wireless Software Suite 2.30) for more information
regarding the
AT+CPIN
AT Command.