Samsung SPRINT SCS-26UC Operating manual

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Important Information
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Devices.
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guide.
WARNING: Please refer to the Important Safety Information
section on page 16 to learn about information
that will help you safely use your device. Failure
to read and follow the Important Safety
Information in this user guide may result in
serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
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Table of Contents
Components of Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting the GPS Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Features of Your AIRAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Maintenance Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to
Your Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
User Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Tip: Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings
listed here, try the Index on page 55.
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Components of Your Device 1
Device Components
Components
Front View
The base station is a very simple device with four LED
indicators to let you know its status.
1. Wireless Antenna provides omnidirectional
transmission and reception of signals between the
base station and communicating wireless phones.
2. Power LED indicates the power status.
䡲Illuminates a steady blue (not blinking) when the
base station is powered on.
䡲No illumination indicates the base station is not
receiving power.
WARNING: The adjustable antenna rotates only 180
degrees. Rotating it beyond that angle may
damage the antenna.
Components of Your Device
1. Wireless Antenna
2. Power LED
3. System LED
4. GPS LED
5. WAN LED
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2 Components of Your Device
3. System LED indicates the status of the connectivity
with the Sprint network system.
䡲Illuminates a steady blue (not blinking) when the
base station is communicating with the system.
䡲Illuminates red when a system error is detected.
This typically indicates a communication problem
with the Sprint network.
4. GPS LED indicates the GPS connection status.
䡲Illuminates a steady blue (not blinking) when the
base station has detected a valid GPS signal.
䡲Illuminates red when the internal GPS antenna is
not able to detect a stable GPS signal and cannot
validate accurate time and location information.
5. WAN LED indicates the status of the Wide Area
Network activity via an active Ethernet connection.
It does not detect either an ISP connection or a
router connection to the ISP.
䡲Illuminates a steady blue (not blinking) when a
valid Ethernet connection is detected.
䡲When an invalid Ethernet connection is detected,
no illumination occurs.
Note: The GPS signal can also be improved by connecting
the external GPS antenna to the base station.
If the unit’s GPS signal strength is weak (due to
location), it is recommended that you either move the
base station near a window or install the external GPS
antenna. For more details, see “Antenna Installation” on
page 5.
AIRAVE LED Functions and Descriptions
LED Function Description
PWR Power 䡲Solid blue: normal
䡲No light: abnormal
SYS System connected 䡲Solid blue: normal
䡲Blinking (slow/fast)
red: software
downloading, VPN
set up, or Obtaining
IP.
䡲Solid red: abnormal
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Components of Your Device 3
Device Components
Rear View
The rear of the base station has connectors for power,
LAN, and an optional external GPS antenna (usually
not necessary).
LED Function Description
GPS GPS signal 䡲Solid blue: normal
(GPS received)
䡲Blinking blue or red:
searching for GPS
䡲Solid red: abnormal
(GPS signal cannot
be received, the
external GPS
antenna is required)
WAN WAN (Ethernet)
connection
䡲Solid blue: normal
䡲Blinking blue: data
is communicating
䡲No light: abnormal
AIRAVE LED Functions and Descriptions
2. WAN Port 3. 12 VDC Power Port
1. Heat Vents
4. GPS Antenna
Compartment
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4 Components of Your Device
1. Heat Vents provide ventilation for the base station
and allow for the dissipation of internally generated
heat.
2. WAN Port allows you to connect the provided
Ethernet cable and establish communication
between the base station and your router. This
connection port is then used to transmit voice and
data through the Internet to the Sprint network,
which then authenticates the AIRAVE base station
and allows communication with the wireless
phones.
3. 12 VDC Power Port provides power to the base
station when connected to the AC power adapter
and cord (included).
4. GPS Antenna Compartment provides access to the
external GPS antenna.
Note: The base station needs to remain vertical and in a
well-ventilated location. The vertical position allows
proper air flow of the internal components.
WARNING: Use only the power adapter and cord that are
included in the package. Using any other power
source may damage the base station.
Note: If the corresponding GPS LED illuminates red, this
indicates that no GPS signal can be detected and the
external antenna should be used.
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Antenna Installation 5
Antenna Installation
If your AIRAVE is ever unable to receive a GPS signal, it
may become necessary to improve the reception by
installing the GPS antenna. This section outlines the
installation of this external GPS antenna.
In very rare cases, you may find that because of its
current location, the base station’s internal GPS
antenna may not be able to properly receive and
maintain an active GPS signal. If the GPS signal is not
detected, as indicated by the LED, connect the
included external GPS antenna.
Without a valid GPS signal, the base station will not
function. Any new calls will be redirected to the nearest
cell tower.
If the GPS signal is ever interrupted or insufficient
because of location, install the external GPS antenna
and place it in an open area for better reception.
Connecting the GPS Antenna
When positioning the GPS antenna, ensure that it is:
䡲Installed in a horizontal position.
䡲Adjacent to a closed window and in an open
area. This ensures a clear reception of the GPS
signal.
Antenna Installation
WARNING: Use only the included Sprint-approved GPS
antenna.
Note: The GPS antenna receives signals from Global
Positioning System satellites and uses them to obtain
time and location information.
WARNING: Do not use duct tape to secure the GPS antenna
to its new location.
Note: GPS signal strength can be greatly reduced in passing
through walls or other hard surfaces.
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6 Antenna Installation
Connecting the GPS Antenna to the Base
Station
1. Rotate the antenna down to provide access to the
GPS antenna’s protective cover (1).
2. Press down on the antenna compartment cover
and slide it forward (2).
3. Use a blunt tool (such as a coin) to carefully
remove the antenna from the antenna
compartment (3).
4. Connect the antenna to the GPS antenna cable
end (see label on cable) (4 on next page).
5. Connect the other end of the antenna cable to the
base station as shown (5 on next page).
6. Replace the antenna compartment cover. Make
sure the cable is threaded through the opening on
the cover.
WARNING: Do not force the connector into the GPS antenna
port as this can damage the connector. WARNING: The external GPS antenna should not be used
outdoors.
Tip: You can use double-sided tape to secure the bottom of
the GPS antenna to its new location. Do not use duct
tape.
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