How Does Auto Bug Work
 
The Auto Bug itself includes
the following components: GPS Receiver, GSM cellular telephone module,
modem, processor, memory, GPS/Cellular antenna, and GPS Tracking software.
With the click of a mouse button, your computer dials up the Auto Bug unit
and it instantly identifies the precise location, speed, and direction
of that vehicle on a moving map display on your laptop, desktop computer,
or PDA.
It's as easy to use as a mobile
phone and requires no third party call centers to interpret the information.
You can even download the Auto Bug's history files and find out where the
vehicle has been, and depending on your driving habits, Auto Bug can store
up to 6 months of vehicle history.
Options for use of the Auto
Bug Product.
A) Direct Connection
from your personal PC. This option is the most secure as when you load
the software into your computer you use the 56K Hardware Modem from your
computer to contact the Auto Bug directly. The unit then transmits the
tracking data back to your computer via the cellular network and the Auto
Bug software converts the data onto the moving map display on your computer
to provide the current location of the vehicle. This option must have a
T-Mobile SIM card (inside the actual unit) with a CSD option added to whatever
plan you are interested in. Click here for T-Mobile
rate plans. The cost to add this option is $10.00.
B) Direct connection
from your personal PC or laptop using an (optional) provided wireless GPRS
modem. This option is best utilized when there are more than 3 units (vehicles)
to be tracked, although it can be used to track 1 unit just as well. The
system is the same as above except that the circuit switched data option
is not required, and SIM chip must be activated for the wireless
modem. The wireless modem can then contact any one of up to 100 vehicles
in the field to provide live real time tracking to your laptop, personal
PC, or optional PDA unit. There are many plan options that apply to this
scenario, call and ask for the best way to set up your system.
C) Direct connection
from an optional (provided) PDA unit. This option provides mobile tracking
capabilities directly to your PDA unit for use in the field. The included
software with the PDA is already loaded and ready to track when it is purchased.
Installation of the Auto Bug
Auto Bug installation is achieved easily. The unit
requires a constant, stable, 12 volt power connection directly to the car
battery or some other area where there is a constant 12 volt source. The
unit must also be grounded sufficiently. The unit is usually placed under
the dashboard of the vehicle along with the GPS/Cellular puck antenna which
can see through leather, plastic, etc.. and when the dashboard is pushed
back into place the unit is now able to see the sky through the front windshield
which is what it needs to be able to track. The unit comes with all required
installation accessories to make this all go easy!
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