User guide

Rev 1.0 Jun.11 11

1: Introduction to the GX400

• ACEware™

• Connecting to Your

Cellular Provider

• Communication

• Connection

Methods

• Networking

• Applications

• Software

• Documentation

The GX400 is a compact, intelligent, and fully-featured mobile

communications platform with multiple peripheral connections

including serial, Ethernet, and USB. Expanded I/O functionality in the

power connector includes one digital I/O and one low power timer

enable input allowing remote instrumentation possibilities.

Its high-precision GPS receiver, coupled with the rich embedded

intelligence provided by ALEOS™ technology, make the GX400 the

perfect choice for a broad set of applications requiring superior

remote management capabilities.

Figure 1-1: AirLink GX400

ALEOS, the embedded core technology of the Sierra Wireless

AirLink product, simplifies installation, operation and maintenance of

any deployment, and provides an always-on, always-aware intelligent

connection for mission-critical applications. ALEOS enables:

• Persistent Network Connectivity

• Over-The-Air (OTA) Upgrades

• Wireless Optimized TCP/IP

• Real-Time Notification

• Real-Time GPS Reporting

• GPS Store and Forward

• Packet Level Diagnostics

• Device Management & Control

• Protocol Spoofing