NextWave Wireless BMX-SPT User Manual

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BMX-SP

User Guide

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The information disclosed herein is confidential and the exclusive property of NextWave Wireless Inc. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, without the prior written permission of NextWave Wireless Inc.

NextWave Wireless and the NextWave Wireless logo are trademarks of NextWave Wireless Inc. and/or its affiliates. All other trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks or registered service marks are the property of their respective owner/s. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. NextWave Wireless assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this documen t.

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READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR BMX-SPT...........................................................................................4

WELCOME ..................................................................................................................................................................6

1. How SPOT Works..............................................................................................................................................6

2. Getting Started....................................................................................................................................................7

3. Installing Batteries..............................................................................................................................................8

4. Using SPOT........................................................................................................................................................9

5. System Function and Indicators......................................................................................................................11

6. Care and Support.............................................................................................................................................12

NEXTWAVE BMX-SPT WIMAX MODEM...............................................................................................................15

1. WiMAX Mode....................................................................................................................................................15

2. SPOT Mode......................................................................................................................................................15

FEATURE SUMMARY..............................................................................................................................................16

HOW IT WORKS.......................................................................................................................................................17

SETUP........................................................................................................................................................................18

1. Setup Procedure...............................................................................................................................................18

2. Plug the dual USB cable into your PC host....................................................................................................19

3. Turning the Device On and Off........................................................................................................................20

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Read this bef ore operating your BMX-SPT

Your BMX-SPT contains a WiMAX modem to allow wireless Internet access through the su pplied USB cable connected between your BMX-SPT and PC. It also contains a SPOT Satellit e Personal Tracker. When connecting the USB cable to a laptop or PC, the SPOT will be di sabled and ca nnot be used for se nding help or 911 messages. When sending a help, 911, or text message, be sure to di sconnect the lapt op or PC from the supplied USB ca ble.

The first part of this User Guide explains the SPOT op eration, the second pa rt explains the WiMAX Intern et access operation.

The WiMAX modem draws power from the laptop or PC power source by way of the USB cable. It also charges the BMX-SPT rechargeable battery depending on power availability.

Regulatory Information – Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: ORC 2008 Model Number: BMX-SPT Responsible Party: NextWave Wireless I nc. Address: 3611 Valley Centre Drive, San Diego CA 92130 Telephone: 858-480-0540

This device complies with part 15, part 25, and part 27 of the FCC rules listed in the Code of Fede ral Regulatio ns Title 47. Changes or modifications not expressly app roved by the part y responsible f or compliance could void the user' s authority to operate the equipment.

Operation is subject to the following two cond itions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfere nce and (2) this device must accept any interference receiv ed, including i nterference that may ca use undesired op eration.

In order to comply with FCC RF Exposure requirements, when used in WiMAX mode, a mi nimum separati on distan ce of 20 cm must be maintained between thi s device and all persons.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio comm unications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply wi th the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P art 15, Part 25 and Part 27 of CFR Title 47.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a typical environment.

For the State of California, USA Only

Perchlorate Material: Lithium batteries may contains pe rchlorate. Special handl ing may apply: see

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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WELCOME

The great outdoors can be a big, uncertai n place. But you’ve j ust purchased the most peace of mind av ailable for the active outdoor adventurer or smartly-prepa red individual.

SPOT is the world’s first satellite messenger, using the GPS satellite system to determine your location and communications satellites to transmit that information to the chosen recipient. SPOT gives you and your loved ones peace of mind by allowing you to notify them or a GEOS international 9-1-1 Emergency Response Center of your exact location via Google Maps™, and to send for assi stance in time of ne ed around the world, com pletely inde pendent of cellular phone or other land-based radio covera ge.

To begin using SPOT, visit

findmespot.com to select a service plan and activate.

1. How SPOT Works

X GPS satellites provide coordinates. Y SPOT messenger’s onboard GPS chi p determines yo ur exact coordinates and sends your locati on and message to

the SPOT satellite system.

Z SPOT commercial satellites relay your messag e to specific satellite antennas around t he world. [ Satellite antennas and suppo rting equipment route your message and location to t he appropriate network. \ Your message is deliv ered according to your instructions via text message, email or emergency notification via the

response center. Powered by Google Maps™, Google

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When SPOT sends a text or email message to one of your contacts or to a GE OS International 9-1- 1 Emergency Response Center, it includes your exact coordinates and a web link to view your l ocation using G oogle Maps™.

2. Getting Started

Your SPOT comes with the following:

• SPOT satellite messenger

• Rechargeable lithium batteries

• Special dual USB cable

• User’s Guide

Log on to

www.findmespot.com to register your SPOT messenger and activate your service. To do so, you need to

have the following available:

• Personal information

• Credit card information

• SPOT unit serial number and 8-digit authentication code located in the battery com partment

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3. Installing Batteries

The BMX-SPT comes with a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery and will not need installati on, the battery will be charged when connected to a Personal compute r through the supplied USB cable.

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4. Using SPOT

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5. System Function and Indicators

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6. Care and Support

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For additional questions or support: Visit

http://www.findmespot.com or call 1-866-OK1-SPOT (1-866-651-7768).

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The NextWave BMX-SPT device is a highly-integrated WiMAX modem and a SPOT Personal Satellite Tracker in a single unit. The device can be used to connect a user to a high-speed Internet connection using WiMAX, or it can provide the full functionality of the SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker.

Note: Don’t worry about draining the SPOT batteries while u sing the Internet becau se the WiMAX power i s taken

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from the PC through the supplied special dual USB cab le. Do not use a ny other USB cable with the BMXSPT.

BMX-SPT WiMAX Modem

1. WiMAX Mode

In WiMAX mode, your BMX-SPT is used as a cabled modem device for your p ersonal computer to access the internet. Note: The WiMAX transmitter and Internet connections function only when a USB cab le is attached to th e laptop or

PC. Use only the supplied dual USB cable with the BMX-SPT device.

2. SPOT Mode

When the device is used in SPOT mode, the full functi onality of the SPOT devi ce is allowed. Note: The WiMAX function is powered off in this mode and cannot be used by design. The WiMax function

automatically turns off when the USB cable is not connected to a pe rsonal computer.

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Fea ture Summary

The following list summarizes the key features and characteristics of the BMX-SPT multi-mode modem product:

WiMAX Features

• Internally powered from the supplied USB cable usin g two USB ports

• Provides up to 12 Mbps data rate using standard WiMAX technology

• Internal antenna system for simplest de sign and use

• Simple setup using standard USB drivers on yo ur PC

SPOT Features

• Simple 4-button interface

• Provides satellite reporting of your current GPS lo cation

• Simple Web interface setup

• Up to 5 years on a single battery in standby mode

Physical Characteristics and Operating Conditions

• Belt clip for easy carrying.

• Operating temperature range: -30 °C to +85 °C

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How It Works

The BMX-SPT (ORC 2008) unit is a wireless Internet a ccess modem that you connect to you r laptop or deskt op computer for high-speed Internet access through the Open Range Communication WiMAX Network. In this mode it is used for high-speed data connections. It can also track your location move, in the Satellite Tracker mode.

When connected to a personal com puter with the su pplied USB cable, th e device can provide a high-spee d wireless connection for Internet access. Authentication is performed via a simple connection manager and setup routine.

When the SPOT unit detects that the USB has be en disconne cted from a Personal Compute r, the SPOT unit turns on and is powered by the internal rechargeable batt ery. When in SPOT m ode, the BMX-SPT operates as a SPOT Satellite Personal Tracking device and the WiMax module is turned off. In WiMAX m ode, the BMX-SPT runs on electricity drawn from the USB ports of a personal com puter, and can also cha rge the battery de pending on po wer needs of the WiMax module. The battery will be charged from the USB power of a laptop or desktop computer and will not need to be changed.

and notify friends and family when you a re on the

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Setup

The ORC 2008 comes with the followin g accessori es:

• USB Cable: supplied for connection to t he users laptop or PC using dual USB p orts

• Main Unit: Fully assembled with SPOT and WiMax modules a nd single batt ery.

• Battery: Lithium Ion rechargeable batte ry

• Installation CD: Installation disk for Windows XP Service pack 2 fo r the WiMAX modem driv ers and set up

• SPOT User Manual: The SPOT user manual for setup and operation

1. Setup Procedure

To set up the BMX-SPT (i.e., load all the necessary drivers and setup routin es for the PC interf ace to the WiMAX Modem), do the following:

1. Insert installation disk into DVD drive

2. Please insert the supplied CD into your comp uter’s CD-ROM and follo w the onscreen inst ructions to inst all the Software.

Please make sure you have the settings that were sup plied with your WiM ax modem during the rest of the installatio n.

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2. Plug the dual USB cable into your PC host.

After the software is installed, connect the USB cable to both of the USB ports on Computer

Connecting the USB cable to the laptop or PC will automatically disable the SPOT functionality and will turn on the WIMAX modem.

Remember that in order to re-enable the SPOT functionality yo u must unplug the dual USB cable from the com puter.

Note: Make sure both plugs are conne cted to your PC, otherwise the device might not be abl e to transmit. The dual-headed USB is shown in

Figure 1.

Figure 1 – SPOT with Dual USB

4. Run the WiMAX connection manager and wait fo r prompts.

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5. Enter the unit’s serial number when asked. Note: The serial number is located in the battery case. Remo ve the battery case’s cove r and read the number on

the label sticker.

6. Run the authentication script.

7. Open a Browser window and connect to the Inte rnet.

The unit is now operating in the WiMAX mode.

3. Turning the Device On and Off

The Satellite Personal Tracker (SPOT) has an On/Off button, but cannot be turned on when the USB is connected to a personal computer. It operates only when the US B is disconn ected.

The WiMax portion of the device automatically shut s off when the USB cable is disconne cted from a perso nal computer and automatically starts when the USB cab le is connected to a P C.

The WiMAX Modem device does not have an ON / OFF swit ch that can be activated outside the case. It is activated and deactivated by the insertion of the USB connecti on only.

Note: When the cable is connected , the SPOT switch is no long er functional.

NextWave Wireless BMX-SPT User Manual

Contents

Read this bef ore operating your BMX-SPT

Regulatory Information – Declaration of Conformity

Note

For the State of California, USA Only

WELCOME

1. How SPOT Works

2. Getting Started

3. Installing Batteries

4. Using SPOT

5. System Function and Indicators

6. Care and Support

1. WiMAX Mode

2. SPOT Mode

Fea ture Summary

How It Works

Setup

1. Setup Procedure

2. Plug the dual USB cable into your PC host.

3. Turning the Device On and Off