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How to Update Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

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Tech Tip: Updating drivers manually requires some computer skills and patience. A faster and easier option is to use the Driver Update Utility for Sierra Wireless to scan your system for free. The utility tells you which specific drivers are out-of-date for all of your devices.

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, you can choose from a list of most popular Sierra Wireless downloads. Click the download button next to the matching model name. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.

If your driver is not listed and you know the model name or number of your Sierra Wireless device, you can use it to search our driver archive for your Sierra Wireless device model. Simply type the model name and/or number into the search box and click the Search button. You may see different versions in the results. Choose the best match for your PC and operating system.

If you don’t know the model name or number, you can start to narrow your search down by choosing which category of Sierra Wireless device you have (such as Printer, Scanner, Video, Network, etc.). Start by selecting the correct category from our list of Sierra Wireless Device Drivers by Category.

Need more help finding the right driver? You can request a driver and we will find it for you. We employ a team from around the world. They add hundreds of new drivers to our site every day.

Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Driver Update Utility for Sierra Wireless. It is a software utility that will find the right driver for you - automatically.

Sierra Wireless updates their drivers regularly. To get the latest Windows 10 driver, you may need to go to Sierra Wireless website to find the driver for to your specific Windows version and device model.

Step 2 - Install Your Driver

After you download your new driver, then you have to install it. To install a driver in Windows, you will need to use a built-in utility called Device Manager. It allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.

How to Open Device Manager

  • In Windows 8.1 & Windows 10, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager

  • In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose 'All Apps' -> swipe or scroll right and choose 'Control Panel' (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager

  • In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button

How to Install drivers using Device Manager

  1. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  2. Select the Driver tab.

  3. Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.

In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.

Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.

If you are having trouble installing your driver, you should use the Driver Update Utility for Sierra Wireless. It is a software utility that automatically finds, downloads and installs the right driver for your system. You can even backup your drivers before making any changes, and revert back in case there were any problems.

Try it now to safely update all of your drivers in just a few clicks. Once you download and run the utility, it will scan for out-of-date or missing drivers:

Sierra Wireless Em7455 Software For Windows 7

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When the scan is complete, the driver update utility will display a results page showing which drivers are missing or out-of-date. You can update individual drivers, or all of the necessary drivers with one click.

For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

7455 Software for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and FirstNet Support

Sierra Wireless Driver and Firmware for the Sierra Wireless 7455 multi carrier 4G/LTE module. Supports AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and FirstNet network connectivity for Toughbook computers with Windows 10. Includes Toughbook models CF-33 Mk1, CF-54 MK3, FZ-G1 MK5, FZ-M1 MK3, CF-20 MK2 and CF-31 MK6. This firmware build will allow customers to use FirstNet SIM.

Note: This package will automatically update modem FW if needed.
Note: Skylight Connection Manager is not an option.

Complete the registration form for your device first.

EM7455 Driver and Build 4915 [zip, 318mb, for Win 10]

7511 Software for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and FirstNet Support

Sierra Wireless Driver and Firmware for the Sierra Wireless 7511 multi carrier 4G/LTE module plus Band 14. Supports AT&T, Verizon and FirstNet network connectivity for Toughbook computers with Windows 10. Includes Toughbook models CF-33 Mk1, CF-54 MK3. This firmware build will allow customers to use FirstNet SIM.

Note: This package will automatically update modem FW if needed.
Note: Skylight Connection Manager is not an option.

EM7511 Driver and Build 4924 [zip, 153mb, for Win 10]

Gobi-5000 Software for AT&T, Verizon and Sprint Wireless Support

Sierra Wireless Driver and Firmware for the Sierra Wireless MC7355 and EM7355 multi carrier 4G/LTE modules. Supports AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint 3G and 4G/LTE network connectivity for Toughbook computers with Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1. Includes Toughbook models CF-19, CF-31, CF-53, CF-54, CF-C2, FZ-G1, FZ-M1.

Sierra Wireless Airprime Software

MC7355 Driver and FW Build 4368 [209mb, for Win 7, 8, 8.1, 10]

Skylight Connection Manager Build 4378 [34mb, for Windows 7, 8, 10]

Note: For Sprint with Windows 8 OS, please download Sprint Connect application from the Microsoft Store.
Note: Connection manager is not required for Gobi-5000 (MC7355 or EM7355). Whenever possible, it is recommended to use Windows Mobile Broadband as the sole connection manager.

EM_MC7355 custom APN support document for Verizon Wireless

This document describes steps for Verizon Wireless customers (only) to follow, who are assigned non-standard APN (Access Point Name) to connect to Verizon Wireless network. The steps described must be followed in order for connectivity to occur on both Verizon Wireless LTE and EvDo networks.

EM_MC7355-Verizon-Wireless-Custom-APN-Support-Configuration-for-Windows-7-and-8.pdf[123k, for Windows 7, 8]

EM_MC7355 support document for Sprint

From there you can search for Cisco, and you can then choose to uninstall the program:Once uninstalled you need to install the SonicWall VPN 64-bit CLient from Dell. Cisco vpn client 64 bit windows 10. This will add the Deterministic Network Enhancer (DNE) LightWeight filter, and allow your VPN to correctly download the certificates from the VPN Server.The Sonic Wall client can be downloaded for free from the following location:Now you need to install the Cisco VPN Client. If you double click on the self extracting executable then the files will be extracted and by default the executable inside the zip file will be executed.

This document describes steps for Sprint customers (only) to follow in order to connect to Sprint’s network. The steps described must be followed in order for connectivity to occur on both Sprint’s LTE and EvDo networks.

EM_MC7355(Gobi5000)SetupInstructionsForSprint.pdf[zip, 160k]

Gobi-3000 Software for AT&T, Sprint and Verizon Wireless Support

The Sierra Wireless Watcher connection manager and Driver for the Sierra Wireless MC8355 module supports AT&T, Sprint and Verizon 3G network connectivity. This software is for all 3G ready Toughbook computers including Toughbook models CF-19, CF-31, CF-53, CF-H2, CF-C1 and CF-C2.

Sierra_Aircard_Watcher_v3728_Win_XP_7.zip [zip, 24mb, for Windows XP/7]ATT_MC8355_Driver_v3717_Win_XP_7_8.zip [zip, 66mb, for Windows XP/7/8]

CSA for Gobi-1000 and Gobi-2000 for AT&T, Sprint and Verizon Wireless Support

The new CSA 2.0 includes the most recent versions of carrier connection managers for AT&T, Sprint and Verizon Wireless*. This version supports Gobi-1000 and Gobi-2000 for AT&T, Sprint and Verizon on Windows XP and Windows Vista. Please note, that Sprint and Verizon connection managers also support Win 7. ACM (AT&T Communications Manager) supports Win7 on Gobi-2000 only. Upon availability, AT&T will provide an updated ACM with Gobi 1000 support on Win 7 in the near future.

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*Carrier Selection Application v2.00.1100.01.0193 includes AT&T Connection Manager v7.02.0110.0, Sprint SmartView v2.28.0088.0 and Verizon VZAccess Manager v7.2.9.1(2470a).