Sierra Wireless 20080605 manual Connecting to your cellular provider, Modem Doctor

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Introduction to the Raven XE

Modem Doctor

Modem Doctor and Modem Doctor USB is a troubleshooting and diagnostics utility. This utility will allow you to get a log file of the Raven XE activity which you can then send to Sierra Wireless support or erase the current configuration completely.

Figure 1-4: Modem Doctor

Connecting to your cellular provider

The Raven XE uses your cellular provider as an ISP (Internet

Service Provider) to connect you to the Internet.

Steps of a connection:

1.Your Raven XE establishes a PPP (Point to Point Protocol or “dial” up connection) link to the your cellular provider network, also called registering on the network, and receives an IP address.

2.When your Raven XE has received its IP address from your cellular provider, a connection to the Internet or the cellular network is also available for computers or other devices connected directly to the Raven XE.

The Raven XE will perform routing for all internet traffic to and from the computers or other end devicse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents User Guide Contents Contents Important Notice Safety and Hazards Limitation Liability Patents Copyright Trademarks Contact Information Revision HistoryIntroduction to the Raven XE AleosAleos ACEwareSimplified Deployment Monitor and ControlModem Doctor Connecting to your cellular providerSteps of a connection Dynamic vs. Static IP Addresses Communication Connection methodsVirtual serial port NetworkingIPSec Software ApplicationsEvents Reporting Documentation Tools and Reference DocumentsSpecifications Standards/Approvals DimensionsLED Indicators Host InterfacesPower Reset Button Power Connector Power Connector not to scaleBefore you start Installing the SIMActivating Raven XE on your Cellular provider Cellular Account RequiredRemove the SIM from the card Opening the CaseTools Required Finishing the SIM installation Insert the SIMConfiguring the APN Hardware Installation of the Raven Dust, etcConnecting to Power Digital 1/0 PortConnecting to a Computer or other Device EthernetIndicator Lights USBRssi LED Ranges RSSI/Signal LED Ranges of Rssi dBm Status Light PatternsMounting Optional Mounting BracketMounting bracket installation Hardware Installation of the Raven XE Rev 1.0 Oct.09 ACEmanager Connecting the Raven XEUsing a Terminal Application with AT Commands Choose a name and icon for your connectionConnect To Connect ToConnected Type AT and press Enter. You should get a reply of OK or AT Command