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Getting Started with HC15
Siemens Cellular Engines
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HC15_startup_v01

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  • Page 1 Getting Started with HC15 Siemens Cellular Engines Version: DocID: HC15_startup_v01...
  • Page 2 Product, even if Siemens has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Subject to change without notice at any time.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Figures Figure 1: DSB75 with adapter board and mini antenna cable..........7 Figure 2: DSB75 with HC15 module and all accessories connected ........8 Figure 3: HC15-DSB75 adapter board – switch settings ............30 Figure 4: DSB75 Board – switches, connectors, LEDs (overview)........31...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Confidential / Preliminary Introduction HC15 is the first Siemens wireless module to offer UMTS and GSM capability on the same device. The benefit is that the HC15 includes HSDPA capability in a UMTS network and also all common mobile connectivity features like voice, short messages, GPRS and EGPRS.
  • Page 5: Installation And Configuration

    HC15 module • 1 mini antenna cable (50 Ohms) from the Hirose U.FL connector on the HC15 module to the Hirose U.FL on the DSB75; 1 external RF antenna connecting to the SMA connector of the DSB75 (product name: SMARTEQ MiniMag), both delivered with DSB75 •...
  • Page 6: Installing Siemens Connection Manager And Preparing Driver Installation

    Please ignore messages press Continue anyway. installation Connection Manager is completed, driver software preinstalled. installer will automatically finish the installation. Next, connect the HC15 module as described in chapter 2.3. HC15_startup_v01 Page 6 of 31 2007-01-22...
  • Page 7: Installing The Hardware

    Getting Started with HC15 Confidential / Preliminary Installing the Hardware To properly connect the HC15 module and all accessories to the DSB75 Board follow these steps: • Check that the all switches of the DSB75 Board are set as described in the Appendix.
  • Page 8: Figure 2: Dsb75 With Hc15 Module And All Accessories Connected

    Getting Started with HC15 Confidential / Preliminary Figure 2: DSB75 with HC15 module and all accessories connected HC15_startup_v01 Page 8 of 31 2007-01-22...
  • Page 9: Installing Usb And Ethernet Drivers

    • Siemens HSDPA USB Modem driver During the installation, the HC15 USB interface will be assigned two virtual COM ports, one for the virtual modem port and one for the virtual application port. Windows will automatically allocate the next available COM port to each virtual interface.
  • Page 10 Getting Started with HC15 Confidential / Preliminary Now the installation of the “Siemens Wireless Ethernet Adapter” will start. Click Next. The progress of the driver installation is indicated. It is possible that there are up to 3 warning messages saying that the drivers are not digitally signed.
  • Page 11 Getting Started with HC15 Confidential / Preliminary Now the installation of the “Siemens HSDPA USB Modem” will start. Click Next. The progress of the driver installation is indicated. It is possible that there are up to 3 warning messages saying that the drivers are not digitally signed.
  • Page 12: Installed Devices And Tools

    Getting Started with HC15 Confidential / Preliminary Installed Devices and Tools After successful installation, the devices listed below are available. Under Windows XP, you can use the Device Manager to check that all components are properly installed and configured. Siemens HSDPA USB Modem •...
  • Page 13: Uninstalling Drivers And The Connection Manager

    AT command interface, also referred to as “Application” port if queried using the AT^SQPORT command. • Mainly intended for controlling the HC15 module, for receiving URCs, can be used also for sending, receiving, writing and reading short messages. Not intended as data interface for HSDPA and GPRS.
  • Page 14: Uninstalling Drivers And Tools From Earlier Hc15 Releases

    Getting Started with HC15 Confidential / Preliminary Uninstalling Drivers and Tools from Earlier HC15 Releases The following procedures apply only to drivers of earlier HC15 releases supplied as preview samples for testing only. 2.7.1 Uninstalling Earlier Drivers Under Windows XP, open the Device Manager and select the drivers as described in chapter 2.5.
  • Page 15: Using The Hc15 Module

    HSDPA USB Modem is referred to as “Modem”. If you need to operate the HC15 from both interfaces at a time, bear in mind that both are handled by the same AT command interpreter. As a result, AT commands entered on both interfaces are not executed in parallel but sequentially, one after the other.
  • Page 16: Switching On The Hc15

    AT^SMSO The ME switches off. The HC15 module can also be switched off by using the IGT line as described in [1] (see AT^SCFG) and [1] (see section “Configuring the IGT Line for Use as ON/OFF Switch”). Registering to the Network Make sure to operate the HC15 always with the UICC card inserted in the DSB75 card reader and a valid SIM PIN entered.
  • Page 17: Selecting Umts Or Gsm

    Getting Started with HC15 Confidential / Preliminary Selecting UMTS or GSM The GSM 07.07 operator selection command AT+COPS has been enhanced to enable the subscriber to select whether to use UMTS or GSM. You can quickly switch back and forth between both network types while the ME remains registered.
  • Page 18: Attaching To The Hsdpa Or Gprs Network

    Getting Started with HC15 Confidential / Preliminary Attaching to the HSDPA or GPRS Network After PIN authentication, the HC15 module automatically tries to attach to the HSDPA or, accordingly, GPRS network. at+cgatt? Querying the current service state. +CGATT: 1 The ME is attached, depending on the...
  • Page 19: Making A Voice Call (Mo)

    The result code OK will be returned immediately after dialing, prior to call setup. To end the call, use the AT+CHUP command (ATH is for data calls only). atd030111111111; The HC15 subscriber makes a voice call. at+clcc Checking the call status (MO call is active).
  • Page 20: Hsdpa Or Gprs Data Transfer

    Siemens Wireless Ethernet Adapter to automatically connect to the network each time you restart the HC15. This option can be used particularly with a flat rate subscription. In this case, take care that the SIM PIN authentication is also done automatically.
  • Page 21: Hsdpa Or Gprs Data Transfer Via Dial-Up Network

    3.7). From to the Control Panel, choose Network Connections and select the dial-up connection created for HC15. (Instructions on how to create a new dialup connection can be found in chapter 4.1) The correct dial string *99***1# should already be given, if entered in the Phone number box when the dial-up connection was added.
  • Page 22 Getting Started with HC15 Confidential / Preliminary Terminating the dial-up connection To stop a HSDPA or GPRS data connection disconnect the dial-up connection. This can be done in two ways: 1. Double-click the dial-up network connection icon in the system tray. In the resulting connection status dialog press the Disconnect button.
  • Page 23: Appendix I

    Adding and Configuring a New Dial-Up Connection This chapter describes how to create and configure a new dial-up connection when using the installed Siemens HSDPA USB Modem to access the GPRS or HSDPA network: 4.1.1 Adding a New Dial-up Connection Open the Control Panel, double-click Network Connections, select Create a new connection on the left side of the panel.
  • Page 24 Getting Started with HC15 Confidential / Preliminary Select the option Set up my connection manually and click Next. Select Connect using a dial-up modem and click Next. Select the modem driver that you want to use for the dial-up connection. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 25 Getting Started with HC15 Confidential / Preliminary In the Phone number box, put the dial string *99***1# commonly used to access the GPRS network. Note: The number “1” added before the hash determines that the first PDP context shall be used.
  • Page 26: Configuring A Dial-Up Connection

    Getting Started with HC15 Confidential / Preliminary 4.1.2 Configuring a Dial-up Connection Every newly created dial-up connection should be configured before using it to establish a PPP connection. Open the Control Panel, double-click Network Connections, select the dial-up connection you want to configure. In the resulting Connect… dialog, press the Properties button.
  • Page 27 Getting Started with HC15 Confidential / Preliminary Select the Security tab to verify or edit authentication options for PPP connections. By default, MS Windows XP enables the option Typical with unsecured passwords for the commonly used but unsafe PAP authentication method. As this is the...
  • Page 28 Getting Started with HC15 Confidential / Preliminary On the Networking tab, the default settings are acceptable in most cases: The drop-down menu shows PPP: Windows 95/98/NT/2000, Internet for the type of dialup server as default. In the PPP settings box, verify that Enable...
  • Page 29: Abbreviations

    Getting Started with HC15 Confidential / Preliminary Abbreviations Abbreviation Description Access Point Name CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol GPRS General Packet Radio Service HSDPA High-Speed Downlink Packet Access Internet Protocol Mobile Equipment Mobile Originated Mobile Terminated Password Authentication Protocol PDP context...
  • Page 30: Figure 3: Hc15-Dsb75 Adapter Board - Switch Settings

    Confidential / Preliminary Appendix II This chapter refers to the DSB75 Board and the adapter board needed to mount a HC15 module onto the DSB75 Board. The focus is on the configuration of several switches you may be required to change for use with HC15.
  • Page 31: Figure 4: Dsb75 Board - Switches, Connectors, Leds (Overview)

    Getting Started with HC15 Confidential / Preliminary X400 = 9V- 15V power supply (red) X401 = GND (black) X110 USB connector V430 = yellow LED (HC25 on) V431 = green LED (DSB75 on) X506 = SMA connector X505 = Hirose U.Fl...

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