Windows 8/10 Environments; Overview; Mbim Mode; Relevant Ema Ports - OptConnect ema Windows Networking Manual

3. Windows 8/10 Environments

3.1

Overview

The networking protocol that is available to Windows 8 and 10 users is the Mobile Broadband Interface
Model (MBIM) protocol. MBIM is a networking protocol created by the USB Implementers Forum, and is
designed for USB-based networking solutions, such as cellular modems. This protocol facilitates the
connection of USB-enabled embedded modems with other USB-enabled electronics such as personal
computers.
Section 3 describes how to configure MBIM mode on ema using a Windows 8 or Windows 10
environment.
3.2

MBIM Mode

3.2.1 Overview
Section 3.2 contains instructions for configuring ema using MBIM protocol to establish an internet
connection.

3.2.1 Relevant ema Ports

First, the user should familiarize themselves with the available ports that ema presents to Windows 8 and
10. When ema is powered on with the USB cable connected at ema:Play (J6), several USB ports will
enumerate. To see the available ports, open the Windows Device Manager, and open the "Ports" tab. ema
should enumerate in the device manager similarly to the example in Figure 16:
Figure 16
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