Airlink EDGE/GPRS - Manual (Page 148)

PinPoint-E EDGE/GPRS - User Guide, version 2.32 142
APPENDIX G
Frequently Asked Questions and
Technical Support
Many of these questions and solutions in the following sections come from AirLink Support.
FAQ Topics
Power, Antennas, and Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 143
What is RSSI? Why is the RSSI for my PinPoint-E negative?
What is the Proper RF Coverage for my PinPoint-E?
What Type of Antenna is Best for my PinPoint-E?
What do I need to power my PinPoint-E ?
Can I use a portable battery to power my PinPoint-E ?
The PinPoint-E’s IP Addresses and Local Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 145
Why Can’t I reach my PinPoint-E from the Internet? What is a Restricted or Private IP?
What is the difference between Private and Public mode?
How do I set up Private Mode? How do I connect to my PinPoint-E to my router or to Linux?
I disabled the DHCP server in my PinPoint-E and now I cannot connect to it, how can I change
it back?
Security for the PinPoint-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 148
Does EDGE/GPRS provide any security?
If I change the password in my PinPoint-E and forget it later, can I still access the modem?
GPS Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 149
Can I track vehicle speed with my PinPoint-E ?
What can affect GPS accuracy?
Third Party Device and Application Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 150
What is the COM1000?
Caution: Solutions should only be performed if you are experiencing the specific
problem indicated and have the specific modem model number indicated. Some
solutions are very specific to model numbers due to differing internal hardware.