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Installating the SIM

Configuring the APN

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

Installating the SIM

The SIM in the Raven is a smartcard securely storing 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 ‐ To use your modem you need to have a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) with an active account with an EDGE cellular provider.

Software Required

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

Hardware Required

Ethernet cable An Ethernet cable.

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 port.

Tools Required

Small Phillips screw driver ‐ The Phillips screw driver is the one which is also called a plus (+) or X screw driver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sierra Raven EDGE manual Activating Raven on your Cellular provider Network, Installating the SIM, Before you start