NimbeLink Skywire Series Manual

Configuring skywire cat 3 lte modems for mbim mode on windows 8 and 10
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Configuring
Modems for MBIM Mode on Windows
8 and 10
NimbeLink Corp
Updated: October 2018
PN 1001794 rev 1
Skywire​
®​
​ © NimbeLink Corp. 2018. All rights reserved.
CAT 3 LTE
1

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  • Page 1 Configuring Skywire​ ​ CAT 3 LTE ®​ ​ Modems for MBIM Mode on Windows 8 and 10 NimbeLink Corp Updated: October 2018 PN 1001794 rev 1 ​ © NimbeLink Corp. 2018. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3. Configure Windows Cellular Settings 3.1 Connect the Skywire to USB 3.2 Configure the Connection Settings 3.2.1 Verizon Connection Settings 3.2.2 AT&T Connection Settings 3.2.3 T-Mobile Connection Settings 3.3 Verify Cellular Connectivity PN 1001794 Rev 1 ​ © NimbeLink Corp. 2018. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    This application note has been tested on and designed for use with the following Skywire modems: Supported Device Firmware Version Tested Carrier NL-SW-LTE-TSVG 17.01.571 Verizon NL-SW-LTE-TSVG-B 17.01.573 Verizon NL-SW-LTE-TNAG-B 17.01.502 AT&T and T-Mobile PN 1001794 Rev 1 ​ © NimbeLink Corp. 2018. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4: Skywire Configuration Procedure

    After the modem is responsive, issue the following command to switch the modem into MBIM mode: AT#USBCFG=3 The modem will reboot. Once it is back up and running, the terminal should respond with: PN 1001794 Rev 1 ​ © NimbeLink Corp. 2018. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5: Enable Cellular Functionality

    The AT command manual is located on the CAT 3 product page. Once cellular functionality and signal strength have been verified, proceed to ​ S ection 3​ PN 1001794 Rev 1 ​ © NimbeLink Corp. 2018. All rights reserved.
  • Page 6: Configure Windows Cellular Settings

    Windows toolbar. It should look something like the image below where 'Verizon Wireless (LTE)' is replaced by the carrier that corresponds to the SIM card: PN 1001794 Rev 1 ​ © NimbeLink Corp. 2018. All rights reserved.
  • Page 7: Configure The Connection Settings

    Click on a link below or navigate to the section that contains the proper instructions for the relevant carrier: ● Verizon: ​ S ection 3.2.1 ● AT&T: ​ S ection 3.2.2 ● T-Mobile: ​ S ection 3.2.3 PN 1001794 Rev 1 ​ © NimbeLink Corp. 2018. All rights reserved.
  • Page 8: Verizon Connection Settings

    Windows settings is the correct APN associated with the data plan being used. After filling out the info in the image above, press "Save" and proceed to ​ S ection 3.3​ PN 1001794 Rev 1 ​ © NimbeLink Corp. 2018. All rights reserved.
  • Page 9: At&T Connection Settings

    A new page will open with information about the modem. It should look similar to the image below: Select “Add an APN”. In the new window, enter the following information: PN 1001794 Rev 1 ​ © NimbeLink Corp. 2018. All rights reserved.
  • Page 10: T-Mobile Connection Settings

    A new page will open with information about the modem. It should look similar to the image below: Select “Add an APN”. In the new window, enter the following information: PN 1001794 Rev 1 ​ © NimbeLink Corp. 2018. All rights reserved.
  • Page 11: Verify Cellular Connectivity

    If connected, the window should look something like this: If the cellular connection has been established, then the internet connection is ready to use. The connection will function just like any other ethernet or WiFi connection. PN 1001794 Rev 1 ​ © NimbeLink Corp. 2018. All rights reserved.

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