Sierra Wireless X HSUPA manual Configuring the APN

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Activating PinPoint X on your cellular provider

Note: The first time you power on your PinPoint X with your new SIM, there may be a delay of up to 10 minutes for the initial network connection to occur.

Configuring the APN

The APN (Access Point Name) is the way your device knows how it will be communicating with the network. The APN allows custom IP addressing and tailoring your companyʹs wireless IP solution to meet the security and IP addressing requirements of your applications.

Note: Most accounts use the default addressing solution of Private or Public IP addresses supplied by the Internet and Proxy APNs. Only if you have a Static or Custom IP address should you need to configure a custom APNs.

The default APN is Internet. If you need a different APN, use

ACEmanager to configure it.


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Contents User Guide Important Notice Safety and Hazards Limitation Liability Patents Copyright Trademarks Contact Information Revision HistoryContents Activating PinPoint X on your cellular provider Introduction to the PinPoint HsupaAleos ACEwareSimplified Deployment Monitor and ControlConnecting to your cellular provider Modem DoctorSteps of a connection Cellular Dynamic vs. Static IP AddressesCommunication Hsupa HsupaConnection methods UmtsNetworking Virtual serial portIPSec Applications SoftwareEvents Reporting Documentation Tools and Reference DocumentsSpecifications Features and BenefitsTechnology BandsPower Consumption @12V DC DimensionsLED Indicators Standards/ApprovalsInterface Port Pin-Outs Serial PortPort Power Connector Power Connector not to scaleInstalling the SIM Activating PinPoint X on your Cellular providerBefore you start Cellular Account RequiredOpening the SIM Slot Remove the SIM from the cardEjecting the SIM tray Tools RequiredFinishing the SIM installation Insert the SIM into the TrayInsert the Tray and SIM Configuring the APN Hardware Installation PinPoint Dust, etcConnecting to Power GPS Antenna Placement for a VehicleConnecting to a Computer or other Device Ignition Sense power connectorSerial Indicator Lights Rssi LED Ranges RSSI/Signal LED Status Ranges of Rssi dBmMounting Light PatternsFront Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power 5 Status Capturing External EventsAnalog Inputs Digital Inputs Relay OutputsConnecting devices to the I/O Port Rev 4.0 Oct.09 Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power StatusWiring Color Corospondance Power Modes and Information Monitoring and Setting the I/OGetting Immediate Reports Using RAP Wiring the PinPoint X for Power Effect on Modem StateMonitoring Power-In Voltage PinPoint X Hsupa 20080311