User's Guide

Chapter 2 Using your R12 Using Mobile Broadband with GNSS 49
N
OTE: Before you can connect to a mobile broadband network, you must have an active account
with a cellular network provider and obtain a SIM card for mobile broadband access.
To set up Mobile Broadband with GNSS (optional):
1. Start AirCard Watcher™. From the Start menu, select All Programs > Sierra Wireless >
AirCard Watcher.
Note: AirCard Watcher will be rebranded as Skylight™ effective June 2014.
2. Tap Connect to connect to your wireless networks.
N
OTE: Tap the Menu button and select the Help Topics menu item for detailed information about
using AirCard Watcher.
N
OTE: If you purchased the optional mobile broadband module with GNSS, your R12 has GNSS
capabilities. You can use GNSS with your preferred mapping applications to find your
current and destination locations.
Using the GNSS receiver
The Mobile Broadband module includes a GNSS receiver. The GNSS (Global Navigation
Satellite System) receiver uses GPS satellites and GLONASS satellites to determine the
current location, altitude, heading, and horizontal velocity of the R12. The R12 provides this
data through the Skylight user interface and through a virtual communications port.
Menu button