User guide

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1. Overview
The GL61x0 is a wireless modem that allows users to connect to a wireless network. It offers quad
band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GPRS Class 10 capabilities and it supports the Sierra Wireless
Software Suite. The Sierra Wireless Software Suite is the world’s most comprehensive cellular
development environment, which allows embedded standard ANSI C applications to be natively
executed directly on the Embedded Module. For more information about the Sierra Wireless Software
Suite, refer to the documents listed in section 18.1 Sierra Wireless Software Documentation.
Note: This document does not cover the programmable capabilities available through the Sierra Wireless
Software Suite.
1.1. Variants
The GL61x0 comes in two variants:
 the GL6100 which has an RS-232 connection, and
 the GL6110 which has a USB connection.
Both GL61x0 variants may be used with either an external SIM or Embedded SIM.
1.1.1. Ordering Information
Refer to the following table for the product number marketing (PNMKT) of the GL61x0 series.
Table 1: GL61x0 Variants with Corresponding PNMKT
GL61x0 Variant
Description
PNMKT
GL6100
GL6100 – RS232 Version
GL6100
GL6100 Embedded SIM
GL6100 – RS232 Version with Embedded SIM
GL6100SM3
GL6110
GL6110 – USB Version
GL6110
GL6110 Embedded SIM
GL6110 – USB Version with Embedded SIM
GL6110SM3
1.1.2. Shipment Configuration
The GL61x0 comes in three shipment configurations. Refer to the following table for the inclusions in
each shipment package.
Table 2: GL61x0 Shipment Configuration
Shipment Configuration
Notes
GL6100 + Adaptive Cable + DC Cable
Refer to section 20.1 GL6100 2-Cable Package
(antenna not included) for more information.
GL6100 + Adaptive Cable + DB9 Cable + AC/DC
Adaptor + FME Antenna
Refer to section 20.2 GL6100 Complete Cable
Package for more information.
GL6110 + USB Cable + FME Antenna
Refer to section 20.3 GL6110 Package for more
information.