Novatel Wireless WG0001A User Manual

INTRODUCTION

About the Spider 4

The Spider 4 is a 4-watt modem with optional Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) capabilities.
You can remotely access mission critical files and applications on your network, designed for
devices operating Windows 95, 98, NT or 2000. It provides wide area network connectivity
over wireless IP services (CDPD). The Spider 4 is illustrated in Figure 1 (Front View) and
Figure 2 (Back View).

About This Manual

This manual describes how to install and use the Spider 4. To take full advantage of your
Spider 4, please read all the instructions in this manual.

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Figure 1. Front View

Figure 2. Back View

Contents of This Package

Your Spider 4 package from Nextcell includes one of the following items:

• Spider 4

• Mounting screws (4)

• One 20-foot power harness

• One 22-foot serial cable

• One user’s manual

• One Spider Installation Guide (CD-ROM)

GPS Option CDP-0114-04-002

• GPS receiver embedded in Spider

• One 22-foot serial cable

• One of the GPS antenna option

Available Options

The following optional antennas are available for purchase through your authorized Nextcell
agent:

• Part #ANT-9701-05-001
Cellular roof/trunk mount antenna with thru-hole mounting kit and installation instructions

• Part #ANT-9704-05-001
GPS Antenna with thru-hole mounting kit and installation instructions

• Part #ANT-9705-05-001
GPS Antenna magnetic mounting kit with installation instructions

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System Requirements

• Serial port – One serial port is required for Spider-4. A second serial port is required
for GPS option.

• Spider Modem Manager

• Refer to installation menu for Spider Installation Guide.

Upgrade Information

If your current system does not meet these requirements, please contact

Nextcell
661 E. 18th Street
Plano, Texas 75074 USA

Or, contact us at our Website: http://www.nextcell.com

INSTALLATION

Installing the Spider 4

To install the Spider 4 into a vehicle, follow these steps:

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1. Choose a convenient location in the vehicle, either in the interior or the trunk.

2. Place the Spider 4 in position and mark the location of the mounting holes.

3. Using your marks as a guide, drill the holes using a 1/16-inch drill bit.

4. Align the Spider 4 with the holes that you drilled and secure it using the mounting
screws provided.

Installing Cables

Install cables in the following manner:

1. Turn off the computer, Spider 4 and vehicle when installing the Spider 4, antennas or
cables.

2. Do not create tight loops, sharp bends or crimps in the cables.

3. Use proper termination on all power cables.

4. All cables should be attached to the vehicle and equipment in such a way as to
reduce stress or wear caused by vibrations generated by moving vehicles.

Terminating Power Cables

All cables should be attached to the vehicle and equipment in such a way as to reduce stress
or wear caused by vibrations generated by moving vehicles.

Connecting the Power Supply

CAUTION

Connect to an auxiliary power circuit that becomes active ONLY when the ignition
switch is turned on.

It is extremely important that you connect to an auxiliary power circuit that becomes active
ONLY when the ignition switch is turned ON (e.g., the car radio). There are numerous after-

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