GLOBETROT TER PCI EXPRESS MINI CARD QUICK START GUIDE CONNECT ANYTIME, ANYWHERE OPTION NV, GASTON GEENSLAAN 14, 3001 LEUVEN - BELGIUM - WWW.OPTION.
PAGE : GLO B ET R OT T ER Q UIC K S TA R T G UID E 1 of 30 ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT Overview and Purpose This document describes the Module Development Kit hardware, software and installation instructions. Confidentiality All data and information contained or disclosed by this document is confidential and proprietary of Option NV, and all rights therein are expressly reserved.
PAGE : GLO B ET R OT T ER Q UIC K S TA R T G UID E 2 of 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 3 Package content 2 4 5 3 Overview 4 6 Hardware installation 7 Driver installation 9 5.1 Installation procedure 9 6 Dashboard application: GT Connect 7 13 HyperTerminal 16 9 Set up a voice call 28 Set up a data call 21 [ OPTION CONFIDENTIAL ] 8 AUTHOR : G.
PAGE : GLO B ET R OT T ER Q UIC K S TA R T G UID E 1 3 of 30 INTRODUCTION For evaluation purposes the GlobeTrotter PCI Express mini cards modules are housed in a cradle, offering a convenient evaluation and development platform. This document further describes the Module Development Kit hardware and software installation and basic usage instructions for Windows XP English edition.
PAGE : GLO B ET R OT T ER Q UIC K S TA R T G UID E 2 4 of 30 OVERVIEW The Module Development Kit consists of a main PEPIJN Cradle board which provides a standard USB interface, a SIM card holder and an external power supply for the GlobeTrotter Modules. With this cradle it is possible to connect the GTM card to any standard USB host controller. Points of interest: 1. Option PCI Express Mini Card 2. PCI Express connector 3. 8/16 bit CODEC jumper: see section 9 4. 1.8 Volt LED indication 5.
PAGE : GLO B ET R OT T ER Q UIC K S TA R T G UID E 5 of 30 And for the bottom view: 1. SIM card holder 3. Audio CODEC chip reset button 2. SIM card eject mechanism 4. Small USB connector1 3 1 4 2 Figure 2: Pepijn Cradle bottom view To get your module working correctly, please follow the installation instruction carefully and in the order of Chapter 4 and 5. After which you can proceed with Chapter 6, 7, 8 and 9.
PAGE : GLO B ET R OT T ER Q UIC K S TA R T G UID E 3 6 of 30 PACKAGE CONTENT Your Module Development Kit comes with the following items: • PCI Express Mini Card module(s) • Pepijn Cradle main board(s) • USB cable(s) • Power adaptors (5VDC / min 1A @ 100-240V – European plug) • External antenna(s) • RF cable(s) with SMA connector(s) • Headset(s) • CD-ROM with dashboard installation and driver package The software package consist of Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Windows XP x64 bit edition drivers.
PAGE : GLOBETROTTER QUICK START GUIDE 4 7 of 30 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Step-by-step instructions: (1) Insert the module skew into the cradle and (2) push the module down, so it makes proper contact in the PCI Express connector. (3) Secure the module with the locking mechanism. Remark: Fasten the screw of the locking mechanism when it becomes too loose by holding one finger on top of the screw and turning the leg in counter clockwise direction.
PAGE : GLOBETROTTER QUICK START GUIDE 8 of 30 (7) Connect the external antenna (or SMA connector cable for test equipment) to the RF connector on the module. 7 Figure 7: RF connector on the module (8) Connect the headset into the audio jack. Next, (9) connect the power supply plug (the adapter should already be connected to the mains) to the evaluation platform. And when you are ready you can (10) connect the USB cable from the GTM cradle to your PC.
PAGE : GLO B ET R OT T ER Q UIC K S TA R T G UID E 5 9 of 30 DRIVER INSTALLATION Following drivers are available for Win XP, Win 2K and Win XP x64 edition: • Device: GlobeTrotter Module 3G+ • Multifunction Adapter: GlobeTrotter Module 3G+ Flip-Flop Bus • Ports: GlobeTrotter Module 3G+ Diagnostics Port • Ports: GlobeTrotter Module 3G+ Application Port • Network: GlobeTrotter Module 3G+ Network Card • Modem: GlobeTrotter Module 3G+ Modem • Smart Card: GlobeTrotter Module 3G+ Smart Card Interface (Optiona
PAGE : GLO B ET R OT T ER Q UIC K S TA R T G UID E 10 of 30 (2) For Windows XP: on the first dialog (“Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?”) select “No, not this time” (3) On the next dialog, select ”Install software automatically (Recommended)”. At this point make sure the CD-ROM with drivers is inserted into your optical drive.
PAGE : GLO B ET R OT T ER Q UIC K S TA R T G UID E 11 of 30 (4) For the driver signing warning, click “Continue Anyway”: Figure 13: Continue Anyway [ OPTION CONFIDENTIAL ] (5) Click “Finish” in the next screen “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” Figure 14: Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard (6) Repeat step 3 to 5 for all mentioned drivers. AUTHOR : G.
PAGE : GLO B ET R OT T ER Q UIC K S TA R T G UID E 12 of 30 (7) On successful installation of all drivers the device manager will show following typical installed devices. Figure 15: Device manager after driver installation To get to device manager go to “Start” menu and select “Run”. In the next dialogue type [ OPTION CONFIDENTIAL ] “devmgmt.msc” as shown on the next screenshot: Figure 16: Run to device manager AUTHOR : G.
PAGE : GLO B ET R OT T ER Q UIC K S TA R T G UID E 13 of 30 6 DASHBOARD APPLICATION: GT CONNECT GlobeTrotter Connect is a dashboard application. This chapter describes the installation of the dashboard application. (1) Installation file: Brows on the CD-ROM to the directory “\Software_package\GTConnect” where you can find the installation file of the dashboard. (2) Start installation: double click in the “GlobeTrotterConnect.msi” file and the window in Figure 17 will pop up.
PAGE : GLO B ET R OT T ER Q UIC K S TA R T G UID E 14 of 30 (4) The GT Connect application is now ready for installation. Click “Next” and the actual installation will start (Figure 19). Figure 19: GT Connect ready to install (5) When everything is installed correctly, Figure 20 will be shown. Click “Finish” to close the installation wizard. Figure 20: Successfully installed GT Connect (6) A shortcut of the application can be found on your desktop.
