Sierra Wireless MP 881W, User Manual

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Introducing the MP Modem
Rev 1.4 Apr.08 11
versions of the software and firmware are released, they
are posted at
www.sierrawireless.com.
MP Modem Manager
MP Modem Manager is a web ‐ based diagnostic and
management tool that allows you to remotely monitor and
configure a fleet of MP modems. With MP Modem Manager
you can:
• Diagnose and troubleshoot field issues.
• Identify MP modem firmware versions and remotely
upgrade firmware.
• Organize MP modems into groups for table viewing of
modem and network status.
• Configure GPS settings.
MP Modem Manager software is available free of charge. To
request this software, complete and submit the form at:
https://www.sierrawireless.com/product/
mp_modem_mgr_request.aspx.
Documentation
This User Guide describes how to:
• Install the MP modem hardware.
• Connect the radio and GPS antennas.
• Connect a notebook computer and other input/output
(I/O) devices.
• Install the software.
• Configure the software to use an account and SIM card.
• Interpret the LEDs on the MP modem and the indicators in
the 3G Watcher software.
• Configure the MP modem to report GPS and/or I/O data
(from sensors, gauges, or panic buttons).
• Use the MP modem to connect to a network.
• Collect and use GPS and I/O data from a fleet of vehicles in
which MP modems are installed.
• Configure router functions.
• Configure WAP.
This User Guide is provided as a PDF (Portable Document
Format) file on the installation CD.