Getting Started with 4G Modem Card
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Getting Started with 4G Modem Cards
2.1
Technical Requirements
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MLx31-W (for details see
2
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corresponding driver package (USB)
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Computer running Windows 10, USB 3.0 Interface
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Local administrator privileges on the particular Windows computer to install and uninstall
the drivers
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4G Modem Card Adapter Board USB Variant (for details see
)
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Accessories for MLx31-W:
- Two (MLA31-W) / four (MLP31-W) short 50 Ohms RF adapter cables with MHF4 type
connectors to connect the appropriate MHF4 type connectors on the 4G Modem Card
Adapter Board (supplied by Thales)
- Two (MLA31-W) / four (MLP31-W) external 50 Ohms RF antennas with SMA connector
to connect the SMA connector on the 4G Modem Card Adapter Board (supplied by
Thales)
- USB 3.0 cable (supplied by Thales)
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Appropriate application for controlling the module from within a PC’s operating system. For
Windows, e.g. Windows Hyperterminal
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(U)SIM from a UMTS/LTE network provider
2.2
Connecting MLx31-W to the 4G Modem Card Adapter Board
To properly connect the 4G Modem Card and all accessories to the 4G Modem Card Adapter
Board please complete the steps listed below. The complete setup with the 4G Modem Card
mounted onto the 4G Modem Card Adapter Board is shown in
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Ensure that all jumpers and switches on the 4G Modem Card Adapter Board are set to their
positions as shown in
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Place Thermo Pad with the self adhesive side (remove protection foil) on the 4G Modem
Card Adapter Board between M.2 Connector and retention screw whole for 42mm cards.
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Insert the 4G Modem Card into the M.2 connector on the 4G Modem Card Adapter Board
and insert the screw to keep the 4G Modem Card in position and connected.
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Connect the MHF4 type connectors for the antennas on the 4G Modem Card Adapter Board
(
MLA31-W:
MAIN, AUX1;
MLP31-W:
MAIN, AUX1, AUX2, AUX3) to the matching MHF4
type connectors on the 4G Modem Card.
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Screw the external antennas to the appropriate SMA connectors on the 4G Modem Card
Adapter Board (
MLA31-W:
MAIN, AUX1;
MLP31-W:
MAIN, AUX1, AUX2, AUX3).
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Insert the (U)SIM card into the card reader for 1
st
SIM.
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Plug the USB 3.0 USB cable to the USB jack at the 4G Modem Card Adapter Board.
After connecting the 4G Modem Card with the 4G Modem Card Adapter Board, the 4G Modem
Card can be switched on by connecting the other end of the USB cable to the PC. The initial
startup and USB driver installation are described in
.
2.
For ordering information see
.
