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- Page 1 CoverTitle Raven X Quick Start Guide for Alltel 20070914 Rev 1.0...
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Page 2: Setup Wizard
Raven X. Setup Wizard You can find the Setup Wizard installation on the CD which came with your Raven X or on the Sierra Wireless website: http:// www.sierrawireless.com/support/AirLink/default.aspx.Use only the Setup Wizard for Alltel for best results. Note: The Setup Wizard... - Page 3 Figure 0-1: Setup Wizard e. Click Next to start the Wizard process. 2. Connecting to the Modem If you connected your Raven X 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).
- Page 4 Figure 0-3: Ethernet Port Tip: If the Setup Wizard is unable to detect the Raven X, check the green link LED on the Ethernet port of the modem to see if it is lit to indicate an Ethernet connection with your computer. If you do not see this light or if your computer shows a “Network Cable Unplugged”...
- Page 5 Setup tasks. Choose the tasks you need from those displayed. Figure 0-5: Setup Wizard : Task Menu • Update ALEOS Firmware: Check the Sierra Wireless server for the latest ALEOS firmware. • Activate Modem: Configure your Raven X to connect on the Alltel network.
- 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 X is not connected to the wireless network for this process. If you are using Ethernet to activate your Product Name and need...
- Page 7 • MDN - The phone number of your cellular account. • MIN or MSID - The identification number for your cellular account. Your MDN and MIN or MSID may be different. You need to enter Caution: both numbers for activation to succeed. Figure 0-7: Setup Wizard MDN and MIN/MSID •...
- Page 8 Figure 0-9: Setup Wizard : Signal Test 5. Test Modem Setup Your connection of your Raven X to the Internet is tested using the Alltel cellular network. Figure 0-10: Setup Wizard: Connection Test Green checks in the boxes indicate the tests were successful and your Raven X is functioning properly.
- Page 9 “Modem Not Registered”, or the Reg Net light on the modem is not lit, double-check your device activation information and return to the Activate Modem step to reconfigure your Raven X. 6. Setup Private Networking (C3x10) Private Networking Data Link is a special account configuration that Note: These screens will only be displayed if Private provides a more secure connection for your Raven X and often...
- Page 10 Figure 0-12: 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 X for the Alltel network. • The AAA/Vision Password is required by the Authentication, Authorization and Accounting server.
- Page 11 If you already have other modems installed on your computer, they will be listed on the Sierra Wireless AirLink Modem Installation screen. If you have other modems installed on your computer using the same serial port, they may conflict. As long as you do not intend to use them, you can Remove other modems using this menu.
- Page 12 Select Add to create a new connection for the Raven X. Figure 0-17: Setup Wizard : DUN settings h. From the drop down menu, select Sierra Wireless modem. The defaults for the phone number, user name and password will already be entered.
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Page 13: Hardware Installation
Raven X 1x/EV-DO Your modem is now ready to be used as a DUN device for any applications on your computer needing a network connection. If you have DUN installed for more than one modem, you will need to specify in your application which DUN to use. Unless it is the only DUN, your Raven X may not be the one your computer sees as a default. -
Page 14: Connecting To A Computer Or Other Device
Note: Use of receive To provide for diversity in the signal reception, connect the diversity for EV-DO is second antenna to the second antenna port (SMA, labeled Rx optional. Data trans- Div) on the back of the Raven X. mission and reception may be adversely affected if it is Caution: If you are not using a diversity antenna, you should disable... -
Page 15: Indicator Lights
Raven X 1x/EV-DO Figure 0-21: Serial The serial port of your Raven X can be connected directly to most computers or other devices using a standard straight through cable. If you have a DCE device, you will need a null modem or null modem cable. Indicator Lights When solid, Raven X indicates a successful connection. - Page 16 • Power - Indicates the power adapter is connected and there is power getting to the Raven X. • The Reset button (on the left side of the Raven X) has two functions. If it is quickly depressed and released, the modem will simply power cycle the internal hardware.
- Page 17 Raven X 1x/EV-DO FGHI F to F: 0.315”(8mm) A radius: 0.14” (2.5mm) G to G: 2.145” (54.48mm) B radius: 0.075” (1.9mm) H to H: 1.895”(48.13mm) C to C: 0.565” (14mm) I to I: 0.565” (14.35mm) D to D: 0.315” (8mm) K to K: 0.665”(16.89mm) E to E: 0.132”...
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