Sierra Wireless 20080605 manual Activating Raven XE on your Cellular provider, Installing the SIM

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Installing the SIM

Configuring the APN

This chapter provides step‐by‐step directions for activating your Raven XE on your cellular provider’s network.

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Installing the SIM

The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) in the Raven XE is a smartcard that securely stores the key identifying a cellular subscriber. Generally, you will only need to install a SIM once in the life of the modem and it may be pre‐installed by your Sierra Wireless Representative.

1. Before you start

If the SIM was pre‐installed, unless you need to set a custom

APN, activation of your modem is complete.

Cellular Account Required

Cellular Account Required‐ To use your modem, you need to have a SIM with an active account in a data plan, with your cellular provider (EDGEor HSUPA/HSDPA).

Software Required

AceManager ‐ Graphical interface for entering most AT Commands. You can download AceManager from the Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions website: http:// www.sierrawireless.com/support/. A default installation of this utility is assumed later in these directions

Hardware Required

Ethernet cable ‐ An Ethernet cable is required.

Note: Until you install a driver for the USB port, you cannot use your

USB port to configure the modem.

Power adapter and a power source ‐ You will need a power supply and power source for the modem.

PC or laptop ‐ To configure the modem, you will need a computer with an available Ethernet portserial port.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 ControlSteps of a connection Connecting to your cellular providerModem Doctor Dynamic vs. Static IP Addresses Communication Connection methodsIPSec NetworkingVirtual serial port Events Reporting ApplicationsSoftware Documentation Tools and Reference DocumentsSpecifications Dimensions LED IndicatorsStandards/Approvals Host InterfacesPower Reset Button Power Connector Power Connector not to scaleInstalling the SIM Activating Raven XE on your Cellular providerBefore you start Cellular Account RequiredTools Required Opening the CaseRemove the SIM from the card 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 Connecting the Raven XE Using a Terminal Application with AT CommandsACEmanager 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