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 Phone: 1-877-231-1144 Support Desk: Hours: 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday to Friday, except US Holidays E-mail: support@sierrawireless.com Sales Desk: Phone: 1-510-624-4200 1-604-232-1488 Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time E-mail: MobileandM2Msales@sierrawireless.com Post: Sierra Wireless America 39677 Eureka Drive Newark, CA USA 94560 Fax: 1-510-624-4299 1-604-231-1109 Web: 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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