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RIM OEM Radio Modem for GSM/ GPRS Wireless Networks RIM 1902G™ and RIM 1802G™ Getting Started Guide Version 1.2...
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Connecting the antenna to the radio modem...12 Connecting to an AC outlet...12 Turning on the system ...12 Connecting the headset ...12 Connecting the radio modem to a computer... 13 HAPTER Required information...14 Connecting with Windows 2000 ...14 Connecting with Windows 95/98 ...22 Setting up HyperTerminal ...26...
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RIM OEM Radio Modem for GSM/GPRS Wireless Networks...
Interface and Test Board • connecting the radio modem to your computer This guide is intended to help you start testing the RIM 1902G™ or RIM 1802G™ radio modems. Related resources Refer to the following documentation, which is included in the Integrator’s Kit: •...
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About this guide RIM OEM Radio Modem for GSM/GPRS Wireless Networks...
Connecting the radio modem • Connecting to the computer • Inserting the SIM card into the SIM card holder • Connecting the antenna to the radio modem • Connecting to an AC outlet • Turning on the transceiver • Connecting the headset...
(on-board SIM configuration). 2. Connect the radio modem to the Interface and Test Board using the 22-pin connector cable. 3. Connect the Interface and Test Board to the computer using a standard RS-232 cable.
The 6-pin flat SIM interface cable carries the data and power between the Interface and Test Board SIM slot and the radio modem. 1. Remove the radio modem from the Interface and Test Board: unfasten the nuts and lift the radio modem up and away from the Interface and Test Board.
Connecting the radio modem Note: This step is only necessary if the radio modem is not already connected to the Interface and Test Board. The 22-pin flat interface cable supplies clean, regulated power to the radio and carries most of the data and all of the voice between the Interface and Test Board and the radio modem.
1. If you are using the on-board SIM configuration, turn the test board over to reveal the cut-out that provides access to the SIM card holder on the underside of the radio modem. Interface and Test Board (on-board SIM configuration) – bottom view...
The Integrator Kit includes a high-performance, 3 dBd-gain magmount antenna, which is terminated by a screw-on SMA plug. The radio modem includes a snap-on MMCX jack. 1. Insert the antenna into the base. Turn the antenna until the two components are securely fastened.
Connecting the radio modem to a computer To enable the radio modem to communicate with your computer, you must add the radio modem to your computer, and add a dial-up network connection for the modem. This section provides information on the following topics: •...
Before you start, determine the access point name (APN) of your network. Connecting with Windows 2000 Note: You must use Windows 2000 SP3 or later. To connect the radio modem to your computer, you must perform the following tasks: • add the modem •...
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Click Next. The port selection window appears, as shown in the following diagram. 7. Select the Selected ports option and click the COM port to which the radio modem is connected. Click Next. A window appears that indicates that your modem has been installed successfully.
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Chapter 2: Connecting the radio modem to a computer 9. On the Modems tab, select the modem that you added and click Properties. The Properties window appears. Modem Properties window – General tab 10. On the General tab, from the Maximum Port Speed drop-down list, select 115200.
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Internet connection window appears. 6. Select the I connect through a phone line and a modem option. Click Next. If you have more than one modem, the Choose Modem window appears. Select the modem that you added earlier. Click Next.
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Chapter 2: Connecting the radio modem to a computer 13. Click Finish. The new connection appears in the Network and Dial-up Connections window. Note: If you do not have Windows 2000 SP3 installed, clear the To connect to the Internet immediately option.
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19. Click the General tab and click Configure. The Modem Configuration window appears. 20. From the Maximum speed (bps) drop-down menu, select 115200. 21. Select the following options: Enable hardware flow control, Enable modem error control, and Enable modem compression.
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Control > Class > {4D36E96D-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318} > xxxx > Hangup where is the 4-digit number that corresponds to the standard 33600 bps modem that is xxxx used to communicate with the RIM OEM Radio Modem.
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Registry Editor with new value added for Hangup key 11. Click OK. 12. Close the Registry Editor window. 13. Restart your computer for registry settings to take effect. The RIM OEM Radio Modem connection is complete. Getting Started Guide Connecting with Windows 2000...
4. Select the Other option. Click Next. 5. Select the Don't detect my modem option. Click Next. 6. In the Models list, select Standard 28800 bps Modem. You do not need to select a manufacturer. Click Next. 7. Select the COM port to which you connected the radio modem. Click Next.
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5. Click Configure. The Properties window appears, as shown in the following diagram. Modem Properties window – General tab 6. On the General tab, from the Port drop-down list, select the COM port to which the modem is connected. 7. From the Maximum speed drop-down list, select 115200.
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Chapter 2: Connecting the radio modem to a computer Modem Properties window – Connection tab 9. Set the fields to the following values: • From the Data bits drop-down list, select 8. • From the Parity drop-down list, select None.
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23. Select the Use IP header compression and Use default gateway on remote network options. 24. Click OK. The Properties window appears. 25. Click OK. The modem is now set up for dialup access. Getting Started Guide Connecting with Windows 95/98...
The Connection Description window appears. 2. Type a name and select an icon. Click OK. The Connect To window appears. 3. From the Connect using drop-down menu, select the COM port to which the radio modem is connected. Click OK. The Properties window appears.
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