Telular Wi PATHTM SX7T Terminal and SX7M Modem EVDO, Wi PATH SX7, Wi PATH SX7M User Manual

12/19/07 Part Number 56038602
Wi PATH
TM
SX7T Terminal and SX7M Modem
User Guide
CDMA/EVDO
Table of Contents
Getting Started With the Wi PATH SX7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Your Wi PATH SX7 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Set Up Your SX7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SX7Connections:An Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Connect the SX7 to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Power Up the SX7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting Up Your Wireless WAN Data Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Install the USB Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Connect the SX7 to Your Computer With a USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Set Up a Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using the Voice Calling Features on Your SX7T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Using the Fax Function on Your SX7T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Voice/Fax Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Activation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Network Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Administration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Status Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
PSTN Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Configuring TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Wi PATHTMSX7 User Guide
Contents
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Wi PATHTMSX7 as your wireless data connection solution. The SX7T Voice/Fax/Data Terminal and the SX7M Modem each provide high-speed wireless WAN connectivity, taking advantage of your current CDMA wireless services to deliver the best performance available, including EVDO high-speed data service. The SX7 adapts to changing locations and service availability and always uses the best possible data connections available through your wireless service provider.
In addition to providing a reliable data connection, the SX7T EVDO terminal version offers voice and fax options that you can use without terminating your connected wireless data services (network dependent).
Getting Started With the Wi PATH
TM
SX7
Your Wi PATH SX7 Components
Here’s what’s included with your Wi PATHTMSX7 purchase:
Wi PATH
TM
SX7
2 TNC Antennas
Power Supply Adapter
Power Line Cord
Rechargeable
Battery Pack
Ethernet Cable (RJ-45)
(not pictured)
USB Cable (A to B)
(not pictured)
RJ-11 Phone Cable
(not pictured)
Quick Start Guide
(not pictured)
CD (contains User Guide and support materials)
(not pictured)
Make sure you have everything listed before continuing. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your authorized distributor for assistance.
IMPORTANT
Activation – You will also need to have an activated voice or data services account with
your wireless service provider. When you set up your wireless account, your service provider will provide you with the information necessary to set up and begin using the SX7 on your account. (See “Activating Your Wireless Services on the SX7” on page 8.) For more account information, please contact your wireless service provider.
Wi PATHTMSX7 1 User Guide
Getting Started
TNC Antennas
Power Line Cord
Wi PATH SX7
TM
Rechargeable
Battery Pack
Power Supply Adapter
SX7 Connections: An Overview
Set Up Your SX7
1. Install the Rechargeable Battery Pack into the battery compartment.
Remove the battery compartment door.
Insert the battery connector into the battery terminal.
Arrange the battery pack in the battery compartment, so the battery connector wire is in
the top right of the compartment and the label is facing up.
Replace the battery compartment door.
Tip
The battery connector will have the rounded corner side on the left when inserted into the battery terminal.
Wi PATHTMSX7 2 User Guide
Getting Started
A
WiPATH SX7
Rear Panel View and Connectors
ntenna
Ethernet
USB
(Type A)
(inactive / future use)
USB
(Type B)
Phone/Fax
(SX7T only)
Phone
(SX7T only)
Power Switch
Power Input
Antenna
2. Connect and hand-tighten the TNC Antennas. Once they are installed, orient the antennas so they point upward (vertical orientation). This is the typical desktop application.
Battery
IMPORTANT
E911 (Enhanced 911) Information – Your unit is equipped with a GPS (Global Positioning
System) antenna for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available. When you place an emergency 911 call from your device (SX7T only), the GPS feature will calculate and transmit your approximate location.
When you set up your unit for the first time, it is recommended that you position your SX7 near a window to receive the necessary GPS data with less interference.
Always report your location to the 911 operator when placing an emergency call.
Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your SX7T.
Note
As marked on the back of the unit, the Antenna 1 terminal primarily handles voice and data services. The Antenna 2 terminal provides radio diversity for optimized data speeds, as well as GPS functionality for E911 and potential future location-based applications. Either TNC Antenna may be used in either terminal.
Wi PATHTMSX7 3 User Guide
Getting Started
Compartment
(open)
Battery Terminal
Battery Connector
Rechargeable
Battery Pack
3. Connect the Power Supply Adapter to the unit’s Power Input and connect the Power Line Cord to the Power Supply Adapter. Then, connect the Power Supply Adapter plug
into a power outlet.
4. (Optional) For optimal performance and protection, you may elect to connect a copper wire (not included) to the protective earth Ground Connector Screw to ground the device.
In a building environment, connecting to an earth ground (such as a cold water pipe)
can protect the device and peripherals from static and conducted electricity. It can also reduce static or buzzing during voice calls (SX7T only).
In a vehicle environment, grounding to the frame and battery or alternator can reduce
static or buzzing during voice calls (SX7T only).
Power
Input
Power Supply Adapter
Power Line Cord
(to power outlet)
TNC Antennas
Ground Connector Screw
Wi PATHTMSX7 4 User Guide
Getting Started
SX7 Bottom View
5. Connect the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Ethernet Port on the SX7. (This cable will serve as the connection to your computer in most configurations, including the primary Wireless WAN data connection.)
7. Depending on your usage needs, connect RJ-11 phone cables to the Phone (J1) and Phone/Fax (J2) ports (SX7T only).
Connect the SX7 to Your Computer
Before you connect your computer, ensure you do not have an existing landline data connection and that you have either Internet Explorer or FireFox Web browser installed on your computer.
Connect the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable from the SX7 to an available Ethernet port on your
computer.
Note
It is recommended that you use the Ethernet connection for your primary Wireless WAN data connection; however, you may also use Dial-Up Networking (DUN) using the supplied USB cable (see
“Using the USB Connection Option” on page 12). Before connecting with a USB, install
the SX7 USB drivers included on the CD that was packaged with your device (see
“Install the
USB Drivers”
on page 12).
Ethernet Port
Phone (J1)
Phone/Fax (J2)
Note
The Phone (J1) and Phone/Fax (J2) RJ-11 ports are only available on the SX7T terminal model. See
“Using the Voice and Fax Options (SX7T Only)on page 16 for information about setting
up your RJ-11 Phone and Phone/Fax jacks.
Note
It is recommended that you use the Ethernet connection for your primary Wireless WAN data connection; however, you may also use Dial-Up Networking (DUN) using the supplied USB cable.
Wi PATHTMSX7 5 User Guide
Getting Started
Power Up the SX7
1. With the Ethernet cable connected to both
your computer and the SX7, ensure that your SX7 is off, and power up your computer.
2. Slide the Power Switch from right to left to power up your SX7.
3. Wait a few minutes for the SX7 to initialize. Once the signal strength LEDs are illuminated, you are ready to proceed.
Power Switch
Note
If your computer is configured with a preset IP address, you may need to adjust your network settings to automatically retrieve an IP adddress from the SX7. See
“Configuring TCP/IP
Settings”
on page 38.
Wi PATHTMSX7 6 User Guide
Using the Telular Device Manager
Signal Strength LEDs
Using the Telular Device Manager
The Telular Device Manager will allow you to configure all your connections, view your status, and manage all your connection options in one place.
1. Connect to the Telular Device Manager.
Launch your Web browser (Internet Explorer or FireFox).
Go to the browser’s address bar, type http://192.168.1.1, and press Enter or click the
green Go arrow. A “Connect to” dialogue will be displayed.
Enter the default User name (“telular”) and Password (“1234”) and click OK.
The Telular Device Manager will start and display the Home screen.
Tip
It is recommended that you bookmark the Telular Device Manager access page (
http://192.168.1.1) so you can easily reconnect your data service, access your status,
and customize additional features such as Firewall and Port Forwarding.
When adding or changing settings in the
Telular Device Manager, click Save whenever you
change a setting, and then move on to the next item you want to change. When you have finished making all your changes, click
Save again and then click Restart. The SX7 will power down and
restart, and all your new settings will be in effect.
Note
When you launch the browser, you may get a “Cannot display web page” or similar error. This is normal.
Wi PATHTMSX7 7 User Guide
Using the Telular Device Manager
2. On the Home screen (see below), you will see the unit’s Model number, the Time, and your Wireless WAN connection status.
3. Click an item in the column on the left (1) to display a Main Menu subject screen (such as Setup, below). From a main menu screen, click a Sub Menu item in the tabs at the top (2) to display the corresponding settings menu.
4. After selecting or adjusting your desired settings and clicking Save (1), you will need to click Restart (2). The unit will power cycle and your new settings will be in effect.
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2
Data Connection: The Basics
Wi PATHTMSX7 8 User Guide
Activating Your Wireless Services on the SX7
Before you can set up a data connection, you will need to enter your account activation information in the Telular Device Manager.
1. Connect to the Telular Device Manager. (See “Using the Telular Device Manager” on page 6.)
2. From the Home screen (or from any other screen), click Activation (1).
3. Wait 5–10 minutes to see if your unit will auto-register itself on the wireless network. If the Activation Status field displays ACTIVE (2), your SX7 is ready for use. Proceed to “Setting Up Your Wireless WAN Data Connections” on page 9.
4. If your SX7 is not active, click Carrier Provisioning – IOTA (3) to initiate “over-the-air”
provisioning by your wireless service provider. Monitor your progress by checking the
Activation Status display (2).
5. If your service provider does not offer IOTA provisioning, manually enter your MSL/SPC Code (4a), your MDN (10-digit wireless phone number) (4b), and your MIN/MSID (usually also your 10-digit wireless phone number) (4c). Contact your
wireless service provider for your account settings.
6. Click Save (5). If you have no additional changes, click Restart (6) to complete Activation. The SX7 will power down and restart.
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4a
4b
4c
Note
If you purchased your SX7 through your wireless service provider, it may already be provisioned with your account information. If it has been provisioned, please skip ahead to
“Setting Up Your
Wireless WAN Data Connection”
on page 9.
Data Connection: The Basics
Wi PATHTMSX7 9 User Guide
Setting Up Your Wireless WAN Data Connection
Once the computer and the SX7 are connected and powered up, you will need to set up your Wireless WAN data connection. The Wireless WAN connection is the primary data service connection for your SX7.
1. Connect to the Telular Device Manager. (See “Using the Telular Device Manager” on page 6.)
2. From the Home screen, click Setup (1) > Wireless WAN (2).
3. If required by your wireless service provider, enter your Username (3a) and Password (3b).
4. For PSD Auto Connect, click Always On (3).
5. Click Save (5) and then click Restart (6) to save your settings and restart the SX7.
Note
If you are connecting through a USB Dial-Up Networking (DUN) connection (see “Using the
USB Connection Option”
on page 12), your dial-up connection will be terminated and the dial-up window will appear when you restart the SX7. Re-enter your information (if it is not automatically populated) and click
Connect.
Tip
If you have additional settings to enter, you can continue entering settings and clicking Save. When you have finished making all your changes, click
Restart.
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5
6
Tip
If you do not have an unlimited data plan with your wireless service provider, you may want to select
On Demand instead of Always On. On Demand connects to the network automatically
anytime you are using data services, but disconnects whenever no data is being transferred.
Data Connection: The Basics
Wi PATHTMSX7 10 User Guide
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3a 3b
6. To confirm your data connection, click Status (1). The Status > Router page will auto-refresh every few seconds. Your WAN address from your wireless service provider will be displayed next to WAN IP Address (3).
7. Close the browser window, reopen it, and go to a website (such as
www.telular.com) to
verify Internet connectivity.
Note
For additional data connection options, settings, and features, see “Advanced Data Connection
Options”
on page 22.
Tip
Any time you want to verify your connection status, go to the Telular Device Manager (
http://192.168.1.1) and sign on. Your status will appear on both the Home screen (next to
“Wireless WAN”) and the Status page.
Note
If the Current WAN Connection Status (2) indicates Not Connected or Unknown Connection
Problem
, go back through the previous steps to verify your information. If you are still experiencing connection problems, please contact Telular Tech Support at 1-800-229-2326 or your wireless service provider’s customer service center if you purchased your SX7 through your carrier.
Tip
Only the Status page auto-refreshes when viewing the Telular Device Manager. From any other page, right-click your mouse and select
Refresh or Reload to refresh the current page.
Status Indicators
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