Sierra Wireless EC4501 Wi-Fi b/g/n Expansion Card User Manual Installation Procedure

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GX400/GX440
WiFi Xcard Installation Guide
Rev 1.1
17-Feb-2012
Important Notice
Because of 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 device are used in a normal manner with a well‐
constructed network, the Sierra Wireless device 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 device, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless device to transmit
or receive such data.
Safety and Hazards
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless device in areas where blasting is in
progress, where explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical
equipment, near life support equipment, or any equipment which may
be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the
Sierra Wireless device MUST BE POWERED OFF. The Sierra Wireless
device can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment.
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless device in any aircraft, whether the
aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless
device MUST BE POWERED OFF. When operating, the Sierra
Wireless device can transmit signals that could interfere with various
onboard systems.
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 or its
affiliates. 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.
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
Heart of the Wireless Machine is a registered trademark of Sierra
Wireless. Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wireless logo, and the red wave
design are trademarks of Sierra Wireless.
Contact information
Support Desk:
Phone:
Hours:
E-mail:
Sales Desk:
Post:
Fax:
Web:
1-877-231-1144
5:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time,
Monday to Friday, except US Holidays
support@sierrawireless.com
Phone:
1-510-624-4200
1-604-232-1488
Hours:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time
MobileandM2Msales@sierrawireless.com
E-mail:
Sierra Wireless America
39677 Eureka Drive
Newark, CA
USA
94560
1-510-624-4299
1-604-231-1109
www.sierrawireless.com
For up‐to‐date product descriptions, documentation, application notes,
upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases, consult our website:
www.sierrawireless.com.
Revision History
Table 1: Revision history
Version
Summary of changes
1.1 Feb 2012
Initial release
Scope
This document provides instructions to install a WiFi Xcard into a Sierra
Wireless GX400/440 wireless gateway, allowing wireless connectivity
utilizing the 802.11b/g/n standard.
Precautions: Before You Start
Electrostatic Discharge
You are modifying sensitive electronic equipment, and your body may be
charged with static electricity. This charge could discharge through electronic
components you will handle, possibly destroying your electronic equipment.
Please make sure you are properly grounded (using a grounding strap) before
starting any modification of electronic equipment.
Tools Required to Install WiFi Card
1. 2mm or 5/64” Allen (hex) wrench
2. 8mm or 5/16” socket (long enough to fit over SMA connector)
3. Torque wrench for socket above
Procedure
1. All installations require the WiFi upgrade kit (SKU: --- for GX400, SKU: --- for
GX440), one kit will be required for each GX product to be upgraded with WiFi
connectivity. Kit contains: WiFi expansion card, rubber gasket, lock washer, nut,
new black cover with hole for SMA antenna.
2. Turn unit on and install the latest version of ALEOS SW (downloaded from
support area of the Sierra Wireless web site). This is required for the new WiFi
card to work properly and to detect the WiFi card when it is installed.
3. Remove the four hex screws on top of the unit (used to secure the black cover)
using a 2mm or 5/64” size Allen (hex) wrench, place screws in a safe spot, these
screws will be used again.
4. Remove the black cover, exposing the expansion card slot in the middle of the
unit. Make sure the model number on the WiFi upgrade kit cover matches the
model number on the cover you remove.
5. Make sure there are no internal antenna wires which would interfere with the
card sliding in the expansion card slot, if there are, gently move them out of the
way.
6. Slide the WiFi expansion card into the slot with the SMA antenna connector
facing you and on the top of the card. Push in until you feel the electrical bus
contacts making connection on the bottom of the card.
7. Push the black gasket onto the SMA antenna connector until it fits into the
groove behind the threaded portion of the SMA.
8. Install the new black cover by lining up the SMA antenna connector with the
hole in the cover, tilt the rear of the cover slightly to make sure the front bottom
of the cover seats in the front ridge, and then push the top of the cover down.
This requires some force to make sure the 4 holes line up with the threaded holes
on the top of the unit.
9. Re-install the 4 hex screws on top of the unit.
10. Place the lock washer onto the SMA antenna connector and push to the face of
the cover.
11. Install then tighten nut with a 5/16 or 8mm socket torque wrench to a torque spec
of 8in-lbs.
12. Test with a WiFi equipped laptop, scan for WiFi SSID (should default to S/N on
label on bottom of unit).
13. Connect to WiFi SSID, connection to unit should be made with no encryption
and in bridged mode.
14. Test WiFi functionality: Browse to external site when cellular connection is
made to check functionality of card (remember to remove any tethered
connections to unit, including serial, USB, or Ethernet cables before testing).

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