Sierra Wireless MP 881W, User Manual

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MP Modem Operation
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Reset the MP modem
The reset button for the MP modem is on the top of the
housing.
To reset the MP modem, press the
button until all four indicator lights
illuminate. (Do not use sharp imple ‐
ments that might puncture the
rubber.)
Resetting the MP modem is equiv ‐
alent to turning the MP modem off
and on. This terminates any data
connection and causes the MP
modem to perform a self ‐ test. (Stored
settings are not lost.)
Figure 4-2: The MP modem reset button.
3G Watcher software
3G Watcher is the program used to manage and monitor the
MP modem. For information about installing 3G Watcher, see
“Step 5 — Install the software” on page 31.
3G Watcher allows you to:
Note: Depending on the
operating mode, it may not be
necessary to run 3G Watcher to
use the MP modem, but it does
provide useful status information.
• Create and edit connection profiles.
• Enable or disable SIM security that prevents others from
using your SIM card if it is lost or stolen.
• Determine signal strength, roaming status, and other
network connection parameters.
• Monitor the status of the MP modem and network
services.
• Initiate data connections.
• Set 3G Watcher notification options.
• Configure the I/O ports.
• View GPS information.
3G Watcher Help
3G Watcher has a well ‐ indexed and detailed online help
system.
To access help in 3G Watcher, select
Help > Help Topics
or press
the
<F1>
key.