Hardware overview, Physical interfaces, Turning on the airlink helix – Sony AIRLINK HELIX 2140847 User Manual

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Rev 3.0D May.10

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3: Hardware Overview

Physical Interfaces

Turning On the

AirLink Helix

Status Lights

Cellular Antennas

Wi-Fi Antennas

Reset Button

Power Connector

SIM Slot

Physical Interfaces

The AirLink Helix has the following physical interfaces and connection
methods:

Two cellular SMA antenna connectors

802.11b/g Wi-Fi (optional)

Two Wi-Fi SMA antenna connectors (optional)

2 host USB ports

2 Ethernet ports

1 serial port

Note: Software currently does not support USB services. Do not plug
unsupported devices into the USB ports.

Note: An ALEOS update
support USB is expected
by September 2009.

Note: Serial connection is for modem programming purposes only.

Turning On the AirLink Helix

The AirLink Helix powers on as soon as it is plugged in to the power
outlet. The AirLink Helix power port is located on the back of the
device. To turn the device off, simply unplug the power adapter.

For use in a vehicle, a vehicle power adapter is available as an
optional accessory.

Status Lights

The AirLink Helix has three lights on the front faceplate that indicate
status and help initial troubleshooting. The green LED on the left, is lit
whenever Helix is plugged in. The middle green LED indicates
cellular signal strength. The right green LED indicates WWAN
activity.There are three modes:

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