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Installing the SIM

Configuring the APN

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

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Installing the SIM

The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) in the PinPoint X 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 with your 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.sierrawireless.com/support/. A default installation of this utility is assumed later in these directions

Hardware Required

Ethernet cable or serial cable ‐ An Ethernet cable or straight through serial cable.

Serial cable ‐ A straight through serial cable.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sierra Wireless X HSUPA manual Activating PinPoint X on your Cellular provider, Installing the SIM, Before you start