How To Setup The Cellular Modem - GE Voluson P8 BT16 Basic Service Manual

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How to Setup the Cellular Modem

By means of the Cellular Modem, it is possible to connect the Voluson™ P8 / Voluson™ P6 to the
Internet by using a SIM card.
When to use the Cellular Modem
The Cellular Modem is useful if no Internet connection is available via LAN or WIFI. Connecting the
Voluson S6S8/P6P8 Series to the Internet allows the user to send images via e-mail and/or MMS to
patients or physicians.
NOTE: MMS are sent by e-mail to a 3rd party provider (e.g. SMSglobal). This service needs to be ordered by
a 3rd party provider.
NOTE: Please check with a Smartphone located near theVoluson™ P8 / Voluson™ P6, if network coverage is
available. Used SIM card in the Smartphone should use same provider as SIM card for Cellular Modem.
Hardware Setup: To use the feature the peripheral Cellular Modem needs to be installed and a SIM card
SIM card requirements:
• Data capable
• Standard size
• prepaid or post paid
NOTE: Since the Voluson™ P8 / Voluson™ P6 does not enable browser access, the service provider needs to
enable the Internet access on the SIM card before installation in the Cellular Modem. Please ensure
from the service provider, that there is no browser registration necessary when using the SIM card.
Necessary SIM card information provided by the SIM card provider
APN (Access Point Name)
User Name for APN
Password for APN
SIM card Pin
Dial in Phone Number
Please ensure that the SIM card information is available before setting up the Voluson™ P8 /
Voluson™ P6.
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e.g., *99# - if not explicitly stated by the provider, use *99#
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