Pre-Installation; Establish Cellular Service; Campbell Scientific Cellular Data Service; Other Service Providers - Sierra Wireless AirLink RV50 Product Manual

4. Pre-installation

4.1 Establish cellular service

For better security, we recommend using Konect PakBus® Router with a private dynamic IP
address. This method allows only incoming PakBus communication. No other incoming com-
munication is supported. However, all forms of outbound communication from the data logger
are supported, including but not limited to PakBus, email, and ftp.
A public static IP address can also be used. This provides more incoming communication func-
tionality, but is less secure and more vulnerable to unsolicited traffic.
NOTE:
A public static IP account must be used when the module is set up in serial server mode. Priv-
ate dynamic IP accounts do not support the serial server mode.

4.1.1 Campbell Scientific cellular data service

Campbell Scientific can provide subscriptions to cellular service through Verizon, AT&T, T-
Mobile, Vodafone, Telstra, and over 600 other providers worldwide. When this cellular service is
purchased with the module, the module will come pre-provisioned with the required SIM card
and APN. If you have already purchased the RV50, call Campbell Scientific to set up service.

4.1.2 Other service providers

While using Campbell Scientific is the simplest way to obtain cellular data service for your mod-
ule, you can go directly to a provider. For more information on obtaining service directly from
Verizon and AT&T, see

4.2 Install the SIM card

NOTE:
If you purchased cellular service from Campbell Scientific with the module, it will come with
the SIM card already installed. Proceed to
The SIM in the RV50 is a smartcard that securely stores the key identifying a mobile subscriber.
You should only need to install the SIM once in the life of the module.
Verizon Wireless and AT&T
RV50 Sierra Wireless AirLink® 4G LTE Cellular Modem
(p. 36).
Konect PakBus Router setup (p. 4)
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