User guide

LAN/Wi-Fi Configuration
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By default, the port is set to work as a virtual Ethernet port.
Note: Sierra Wireless recommends that you use a USB 2.0 cable with your AirLink device
and connect directly to your computer for best throughput.
To change the USB port to allow virtual serial port communication:
1. In ACEmanager, go to LAN > USB, and choose USB Serial as the USB
Device Mode.
To disable the USB port, select Disable from the same menu.
Figure 4-6: ACEmanager: LAN > USB
Note: There are USB/net and USB/serial drivers available for Windows XP and Windows 7
32-bit with a separate pair of drivers for Windows 7 64-bit. USB/serial also works with Linux
CDC-ACM drivers.
Note: A reboot is required to activate the USB mode change.
Field Description
General
USB Device Mode *USBDEVICE=n
• 0 — USB Serial
• 1 — USBNET
• 2 — Disabled
This parameter alters the default startup data mode for the USB port.
Note: If you want to stream GPS data to the USB port (Local/Streaming on page 198), set
this field to USB Serial.