Sierra Wireless Overdrive - Manual (Page 102)

94 Settings
Setting the GPS Fix Rate
The GPS fix rate determines how often GPS fixes are obtained. This option is available only if the fix
mode (
GPS Mode ) is set to Continuous .
1. Log in to the home page.
2. Click Advanced settings > WAN > GPS .
3. Ensure GPS Mode is set to Continuous .
4. In the Fix Rate field, enter a number between 1 and 999 (seconds). (The smaller the number, the
more up-to-date the location tracking will be, at the cost of shorter battery life of the device.)
Using Metric Units
To use metric units in the display of location information (for example, speed and altitude):
1. Ensure you’re logged in to the home page.
2. Click the GPS icon (on the left side of the home page).
3. In the GPS Information and Settings window, select the Metric units check box.
Changing Your Mapping Service
To change the mapping service (for example, Google Maps or MapQuest) that displays the GPS
results (in a separate browser window):
1. Ensure you’re logged in to the home page.
2. Click the GPS icon (on the left side of the home page).
3. Click a service in the Mapping service list (in the GPS Information and Settings window).
Performance Setting (GPS)
The performance setting determines the amount of time the device waits for a satellite to be
discovered when obtaining GPS information.
1. Log in to the home page.
2. Click Advanced settings > WAN > GPS .
3. In the Performance Value section, select one of the following:
Ⅲ
Automatic — The device automatically determines the most appropriate setting to use.
Ⅲ
Manual — In the input field, enter the number of seconds the device should wait for a satellite to
be discovered. If this time is exceeded, an error is reported.