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Raven XT
for Sprint
Quick Start
20070914
Rev 3.0E

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  • Page 1 Raven XT for Sprint Quick Start 20070914 Rev 3.0E...

  • Page 2: Activating Your Raven Xt On Sprint Network

    Activating your Raven XT on Sprint Network • Setup Wizard • Hardware Installation • Indicator Lights This Quick Start guide provides step‐by‐step directions for  activating your Raven XT on Sprint’s network.  Tip: For additional configuration options, refer to the User Guide for your Raven XT. Setup Wizard You can find the Setup Wizard installation on the CD which  came with your Raven XT or on the Sierra Wireless website:  http://www.sierrawireless.com/support/AirLink/ default.aspx.Use only the Setup Wizard for Sprint for best  results.  Note: The Setup Wizard requires the Microsoft .NET...

  • Page 3: Connecting To The Modem

    Figure 2-1: Setup Wizard Click Next to start the Wizard process. 2. Connecting to the Modem If you connected your Raven XT to the port on your computer,  select Connected to an Ethernet/USB Port and use the drop down  menu to select the Ethernet adapter or USB/net connectionon  your computer to which the modem is connected (most  computers only have one adapter which will be selected for  you). The default password for the modem is entered for you.  Click Next.  Note: If you want to use USB with the Setup Wizard you will need to first install the driver, refer to Installing the USB driver section in this Chapter.

  • Page 4: Selecting Tasks

    Select Connected to a Serial Port, check Auto Detect Port Settings  or select the port from the drop down menu. Click Next. Figure 2-3: Setup Wizard : Serial Connection Note: You cannot activate with serial and would need USB/net to use set up wizard. After the Setup Wizard connects to your Raven XT, the details  for your specific model will be displayed. If the incorrect  model is displayed, press the Reset Button on  your Raven XT  so the Wizard can attempt to connect again. Click Next.  Place Holder Figure 2-4: Setup Wizard : Connected 3. Selecting Tasks After the Wizard detects your Raven XT, you will be offered a  menu of Setup tasks. Choose the tasks you need from those ...
  • Page 5 Figure 2-5: Setup Wizard : Task Menu • Update ALEOS Firmware: Check the Sierra Wireless  server for the latest ALEOS firmware.  • Activate Modem: Configure your Raven XT to connect on  the Sprint network. • Setup Data Link: Change the network parameters for your  modem, Data Link accounts ONLY. This optional step can  be done as a part of the activation process or it can be done  separately after the modem has been activated. • Test Modem Setup: Verify your Raven XT is properly  configured and connecting on the Sprint network. • Setup a DUN Connection: Create a Dial‐Up Networking  entry for local connection. This part of the setup is only  needed if you will be using your Raven XT to connect  directly from a computer to the Internet or other network. Click Next when you have selected your desired options. Note: Based on your selections, you may not need to do all of the following Wizard steps.
  • Page 6 Note: While checking for ALEOS Firmware updates, the Setup Wizard uses the Internet connection on your computer to connect to the Sierra Wireless server. Your Raven XT is not connected to the wireless network for this process. Figure 2-6: ALEOS Update Tip: You can download current ALEOS firmware from the Sierra Wireless web site and install it separately.
  • Page 7 • Static IP ‐ If you have a cellular account with a static IP  address, check this box if it is displayed.  Caution: If you do not have a static IP account and check the Static IP box, you may not be able to activate your Raven XT or register on the Sprint network. The Wizard will check the signal strength of your Raven XT  (RSSI). Click Next to begin the activation process. Note: The process may take a few minutes. Progress information will display across the bottom.
  • Page 8 Figure 2-9: Setup Wizard : Signal Test Tip: If you have low signal, you may encounter difficulties activating your modem. Try a different location or a different antenna to increase your signal if it is -90 or lower (yellow to red bar). 6.
  • Page 9 Before you start the configuration for Private Networking,  Data Link, the connection to the network may be checked.  Caution: Ensure the Raven XT has been activated before you proceed with the Private Networking Data Link steps. Configuring Private Networking Data Link before the Raven XT has been activated can prevent successful activation. Fill in the requested information and click Next on each screen. • Network Access Identifier (NAI) ‐ Fill in the fields for ...
  • Page 10 responsible for IP addressing and routing. Fill in the infor‐ mation, as applicable. Figure 2-12: Setup Wizard : Primary and Secondardy HA • HA SPI and AAA SPI, required for authentication on the  Primary and Secondary Home Agents, is provided by  Alltel. Figure 2-13: Setup Wizard : SPI • HA Shared Secret Password is used for both Home  Agent’s. This may be filled in for you with a password  created for your Raven XT for the Sprint network. • The AAA/Vision Password is required by the Authenti‐ cation, Authorization and Accounting server. This may be  filled in for you with default for Sprint. Rev 3.0E Jul.09...
  • Page 11 Figure 2-14: Setup Wizard : Passwords When the Private Networking Data Link configuration is  completed, the connection to the network will be tested again. 8. Optional: Setting up a DUN Connection Dial‐up Networking (DUN) allows a computer or other device  Note: Using DUN, the speed of to use the serial port on a Raven XT to connect to the Internet  the connection is the limited to or private network just like an analog modem using a standard  the connection between the phone line. The Setup Wizard will install a driver for the  modem and the computer. This Raven XT and set up the connection between your computer ...
  • Page 12 Figure 2-15: Setup Wizard : DUN driver Select Install to begin adding the driver for the Raven  XT to your computer. Figure 2-16: Setup Wizard : DUN settings The COM port and speed should match the settings of  the Raven XT and where it will be connected (default  settings will be pre‐entered).  Select Next to begin the driver installation. You will see a confirmation box from Microsoft  Windows to specify if you wish to install this driver on  your computer. Select Continue Anyway to install the  driver. When the driver is installed, you will return to the  Modem installation screen. The Raven XT should now  be listed (in addition to any other modem installed on  your computer). Click Next to continue to install the DUN configu‐ ration. Rev 3.0E Jul.09...
  • Page 13 Raven XT Figure 2-17: Setup Wizard : DUN connections If you already have a DUN connection installed for a different  modem, it will be listed on the Dial‐up Networking  Connection screen. Select Add to create a new connection for the Raven  Figure 2-18: Setup Wizard : DUN settings From the drop down menu, select Sierra Wireless  modem.  The defaults for the phone number, user name and  password will already be entered. Select Next to begin the install. Figure 2-19: Setup Wizard : DUN 20070914...

  • Page 14: Hardware Installation

    Caution: The Raven XT is in a hardened case and designed for use in industrial and extreme environments. However, unless you are using cables expressly designed for such environments, they can fail if exposed to the same conditions the Raven XT can withstand.
  • Page 15 All gain from a more advantageous antenna placement can be lost with a long cable to the modem. Note: Your Raven XT does not have a second antenna for received diversity. Received diversity is disabled by default. Power This I/O port handles external input and output  events. An ...

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Computer Or Other Device

    This is for a feature not present in the other line issues. Raven line modems. In the Raven XT, the white wire lead has no function and can be ignored. Warning:...

  • Page 17: Indicator Lights

    Raven XT Indicator Lights When your Raven XT is connected to power and an antenna,  there is a specific pattern to the lights to indicate its operation  mode. Figure 2-23: Raven XT Indicator lights • Network ‐ Indicates a successful connection to the cellular  network with an IP address given and a channel acquired. • Signal ‐ Light shows the strength of the signal and may be  nearly solid (strong signal) or flashing (weaker signal). A  slow flash indicates a very weak signal.  RSSI LED Ranges RSSI/Signal LED Status Ranges of RSSI (dBm) On Solid Equal to or stronger than -69 Fast Blink...
  • Page 18 Caution: If you reset the modem configuration using the reset button, you may need to reactivate your Raven XT with Sprint. Light Patterns The LEDs on the front of the modem will respond in different  patterns to indicate modem states. • Normal ‐ Each LED, mentioned above, is lit as applicable. • Start up ‐ The LEDs will cycle from left to right. • PassThru mode ‐ Network and Signal LEDs will blink  in  tandem. The Activity LED will blink when transmitting or  receiving data. • SOS ‐ The Network LED blinks. • Configuration Reset ‐ The LEDs will cycle left to right and  then right to left 4 times.
  • Page 19 Raven XT 20070914...

  • Page 20: Important Notice

    POWERED OFF. When operating, the Sierra Wireless AirLink  Raven XT can transmit signals that could interfere with  various onboard systems. Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XT may be used at this time. The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the  Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XT while in control of a vehicle.  Doing so will detract from the driver or operatorʹs control and ...
  • Page 21 DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL,  CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES  INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR  REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE  ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY  SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS  AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE  POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE  FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra  Wireless and/or its affiliates aggregate liability arising under or  in connection with the Sierra Wireless product, regardless of  the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to  liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the  Sierra Wireless product. Patents Portions of this product may be covered by some or all of the  following US patents: 5,515,013 5,629,960 5,845,216 5,847,553 5,878,234 5,890,057 5,929,815 6,169,884 6,191,741 6,199,168 6,339,405 6,359,591 6,400,336 6,516,204 6,561,851 6,643,501 6,653,979 6,697,030 6,785,830 6,845,249 6,847,830 6,876,697 6,879,585 6,886,049 6,968,171...

  • Page 22: Contact Information

    Monday to Friday, except US Holidays support@sierrawireless.com E-mail: Sales Desk: Phone: 1-510-624-4200 1-604-232-1488 Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 Pacific Time MobileandM2Msales@sierrawireless.com E-mail: Post: Sierra Wireless America 39677 Eureka Drive Newark, CA 94560 Sierra Wireless 13811 Wireless Way Richmond, BC Canada V6V 3A4 Fax: 1-510-624-4299 1-604-231-1109 www.sierrawireless.com...

  • Page 23: Revision History

    Q2: 2005-Q2: AirLink Communications documentation - CDMA, EV-DO, EDGE, and 2007 HSUPA/HSDPA. Q2: 2008 Converted documentation from AirLink Communications documentation format into Sierra Wireless documentation format. Phase II of the conversion completed. Raven modem line documentation is revised. Rev 3.0E Jul.09...

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