How To Setup The Cellular Modem - GE Voluson E Series Service Manual

Setup Instructions

3.13.3 How to Setup the Cellular Modem

By means of the Cellular Modem, it is possible to connect the Voluson E-Series 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
E-Series to the Internet allows the user to send images via e-mail and/or MMS to patients or physicians.
MMS are sent by e-mail to a 3rd party provider (e.g. SMSglobal). This service needs to be ordered by a 3rd
Note
party provider.
Please check with a Smartphone located near the Voluson E-Series, if network coverage is available. Used
Note
SIM card in the Smartphone should use same provider as SIM card for Cellular Modem.
Hardware Setup:
SIM card requirements:
Note Since the Voluson E-Series 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 E-Series.
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To use the feature the peripheral Cellular Modem needs to be installed and a SIM card from
your local service provider needs to be ordered.
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Data capable
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Standard size
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prepaid or post paid
e.g., a1.net
e.g., ppp@A1plus.a
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e.g., *99# - if not explicitly stated by the provider, use *99#
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