User guide
Rev 1.0A Mar.10 24
Activating PinPoint XT
To activate your PinPoint XT, follow the instructions below:
1. Connect the PinPoint XT with antennas.
2. Plug the power cable to the power connector on the back panel of
the PinPoint XT.
3. Connect your computer to the PinPoint XT with an ethernet
cable.
4. Observe the LEDs, as indicated in Chapter 4, Indicator Lights
section.
Wait approximately 30 seconds, to allow the PinPoint XT to initialize
and go over the air.
Updating PinPoint XT firmware
For installing the latest firmware version (.exe file), you can go to the
Sierra Wireless website: http://www.sierrawireless.com/support.
For the updater tool to execute, please install the USB drivers
available on the website before executing the .exe file.
Tip:
Copy the USB Serial Driver.inf file to your desktop. Then power up the
PinPoint XT and connect USB. Install from specific location and point to this
.inf file. For detailed instructions on installing the USB drivers, please refer to
Universal Serial Bus Application Note.
1. Connect the PinPoint XT to your computer using anUSB cable.
2. Connect the power adapter and antennas to your PinPoint XT.
3. Install the PinPoint XT executable file by running
the .exe file and
follow the prompts.
a. A Sierra Wireless firmware update welcome screen appears.
Click on Next.