Setting the gps fix rate, Using metric units, Changing your mapping service – Sierra Wireless Overdrive User Manual

Page 102: Performance setting (gps)

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94 Settings

Setting the GPS Fix Rate

The GPS fix rate determines how often GPS fixes are obtained. This option is available only if the fix
mode (

GPS Mode

) is set to

Continuous

.

1.

Log in to the home page.

2.

Click

Advanced settings > WAN > GPS

.

3.

Ensure

GPS Mode

is set to

Continuous

.

4.

In the

Fix Rate

field, enter a number between 1 and 999 (seconds). (The smaller the number, the

more up-to-date the location tracking will be, at the cost of shorter battery life of the device.)

Using Metric Units

To use metric units in the display of location information (for example, speed and altitude):

1.

Ensure you’re logged in to the home page.

2.

Click the GPS icon

(on the left side of the home page).

3.

In the GPS Information and Settings window, select the

Metric units

check box.

Changing Your Mapping Service

To change the mapping service (for example, Google Maps or MapQuest) that displays the GPS
results (in a separate browser window):

1.

Ensure you’re logged in to the home page.

2.

Click the GPS icon

(on the left side of the home page).

3.

Click a service in the

Mapping service

list (in the GPS Information and Settings window).

Performance Setting (GPS)

The performance setting determines the amount of time the device waits for a satellite to be
discovered when obtaining GPS information.

1.

Log in to the home page.

2.

Click

Advanced settings > WAN > GPS

.

3.

In the

Performance Value

section, select one of the following:

Automatic

— The device automatically determines the most appropriate setting to use.

Manual

— In the input field, enter the number of seconds the device should wait for a satellite to

be discovered. If this time is exceeded, an error is reported.

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