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Sierra Wireless Raven XT Quick Start Manual

Sierra Wireless Raven XT Quick Start Manual

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Raven XT
Quick Start Guide
for AT&T
20070914
Rev 3.0E

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  • Page 1 CoverTitle Raven XT Quick Start Guide for AT&T 20070914 Rev 3.0E...
  • Page 2 Raven XT. Installing the SIM The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) in the Raven XT is a smartcard that securely stores the key identifying a cellular subscriber. Generally, you will only need to install a SIM once in the life of the modem and it may be pre-installed by your Sierra Wireless Representative.

  • Page 3: Tools Required

    Raven XT Note: Until you install a driver for the USB port, you cannot use your USB port to configure the modem. • Power adapter and a power source - You will need a power supply and power source for the modem.

  • Page 4: Configuring The Apn

    The default APN is Internet. If you need a different APN, use ACEmanager to configure it. Hardware Installation Your Raven XT should be mounted in a position that allows easy access for the Note: During installation, please be sure that the...
  • Page 5 Warning: When using AC to DC adapter the ambient temperature should not exceed Your Raven XT can be used with either DC or AC, with the appropriate power adapter. DC cables and AC adapters are available as optional accessories in addition to the one included with your Raven XT.

  • Page 6: Connecting To A Computer Or Other Device

    The DC power cable has a white wire lead in addition to the power positive and Tip: close to the power source negative. This is for a feature not present in the Raven line modems. In the Raven XT, the to protect your power white wire lead has no function and can be ignored.
  • Page 7 Raven XT. • The Reset button (on the left side of the Raven XT) has two functions. If it is quickly depressed and released, the modem will simply power cycle the internal hardware. If, however, the reset is depressed and held for several...

  • Page 8: Light Patterns

    Dial-up Networking (DUN) allows a computer or other device to use the serial port or USB virtual serial port on your Raven XT to connect to the Internet or private network using PPP just like an analog modem using a standard phone line.
  • Page 9 Raven XT Figure 0-7: Phone and device Options b. Select the devices tab. Figure 0-8: Phone and device Options: devices c. Select Add. 20070914...
  • Page 10 Figure 0-9: Add Hardware Wizard d. Check Don’t detect my device; I will select it from a list. e. Select Next. Figure 0-10: Add Hardware Wizard: Install New device Select (Standard device Types) from the Manufacturers column. g. Select Standard 33600 bps device from the Models column. If you have the speed for your device configured as something other than the default, Tip: use the Standard device that matches the speed you configured.
  • Page 11 Raven XT Figure 0-11: Add Hardware Wizard: Select Ports Check Selected Ports. Select the COM port the device is connected to (commonly COM1). k. Select Next. Figure 0-12: Add Hardware Wizard: Finish Once the device driver is installed, select Finish.
  • Page 12 Figure 0-13: Phone and device Options: devices a. Highlight the device and select Properties. Figure 0-14: device Properties b. Select the device tab. Rev 3.0E Mar.10...

  • Page 13: Creating A Dial-Up Networking (Ppp) Connection

    Caution: interfere with the LAN connection. It's recommended to disconnect your LAN connection before using a PPP connection with your Raven XT. Once the DUN connection is initiated, by default, it will take over as the “default route” for network communication and specifically for Internet access. If you want the two connections to co-exist, you will need to de-select “Use default gateway...

  • Page 14: Connections Window

    a. Select Start > Connect To > Show All Connections to open the Network Connections window. Figure 0-16: Windows : Start menu b. Select Create a New Connection under Network Tasks in the menu area on the left. Figure 0-17: Create New Connection Rev 3.0E Mar.10...
  • Page 15 Raven XT c. Select Next to start installing and configuring the DUN connection. Figure 0-18: New Connection Wizard Select Connect to the Internet. e. Select Next. Figure 0-19: New Connection: Type Select Set up my connection manually. g. Select Next.
  • Page 16 Check Standard 33600 bps Modem. Select Next. Figure 0-22: New Connection: Select Modem m. Type in a name for the connection, such as Sierra Wireless AirLink Modem. n. Select Next. Figure 0-23: New Connection: Connection Name The name provided here will not effect the connection in any way.
  • Page 17 Internet Connection for the DUN configuration, you will not be able to use the LAN to connect to the Internet and may also affect the network connection on your computer to the rest of the LAN. Select this option ONLY if the Raven XT will be your sole network connection.

  • Page 18: Select Properties

    u. If you want to add a shortcut for this DUN connection to your desktop, check Add a shortcut. Select Finish to exit the Network Connection Wizard. Figure 0-27: New Connection: Finish 1. Configure the DUN connection After you complete the New Connection Wizard, there are a few more things you will want to configure in the connection.
  • Page 19 Raven XT b. Uncheck Use dialing rules. c. Check Show icon...when connected. d. Select Configure, below the Connect using line. Figure 0-29: DUN Properties e. Select 115200 as the Maximum speed. Check Enable hardware flow control. g. Do not check any other option.

  • Page 20: Select Settings

    Back at the main properties screen, select the Networking tab. Figure 0-31: Networking Select Settings. k. Remove the checks from all three PPP settings. Select OK. Figure 0-32: PPP Settings m. Select (highlight) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then select Properties. For most configurations, you will be obtaining the IP address and the DNS server Tip: address automatically.
  • Page 21 Raven XT Figure 0-33: TCP/IP Properties o. Uncheck Use IP header compression. p. Check Use default gateway on remote network. q. Select OK. Figure 0-34: Advanced TCP/IP Tip: You may want to check the Options tab and change the settings for applications you might be using.

  • Page 22: Connecting To The Internet Using Dun

    Connecting to the Internet Using DUN There are two methods you can use to connect with Raven XT to the Internet using DUN, AceView and the Windows DUN connection directly. ACEview ACEview is a small utility which can maintain your DUN connection and monitor the connection of your Raven XT to Provider.

  • Page 23: Windows Dun

    You can directly use the Dial-up link for the DUN connection. 1. Start the DUN session. Start > Connect To > Sierra Wireless AirLink Modem If you named the connection differently, use the name of the PPP connection you made earlier.
  • Page 24 When you’re connected, an icon should appear in the system tray showing the Note: The speed shown in connection status. the connection is the speed between the modem and your computer, it is not the speed of the modem’s connection to Provider or the Internet.

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