6: Connecting the Raven XE
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ACEmanager
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Using a Terminal
Application with
AT Commands
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AT Commands
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The Raven XE, with its embedded ALEOS firmware, is a highly
configurable device.
There are two options for configuring the Raven XE:
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Use the configuration and management applications of the
AceWare suite, or
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Use a terminal emulator application such as HyperTerminal,
PuTTY, etc.
ACEmanager
To get a more expanded view of the other ACEmanager features,
refer to the ACEmanager Guide.
A full listing of all the configuration commands for your modem is
found in
Chapter 6
of the ALEOS User Guide.
Using a Terminal Application with
AT Commands
You can access and configure your Raven XE using a terminal
emulator application such as Microsoft HyperTerminal, PuTTY, or
others. The following directions are for HyperTerminal which is part of
a standard installation of Windows XP.
1. Choose a name and icon for your connection
a. Choose a name for your connection, such as Raven XE or
Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions. The name and icon are
only for your own reference so you can find the connection at
a later date.
Tip:
If you want to have a connection saved for both local and remote, it is
recommended the connection name reflect the connection type, i.e., Raven
XE local.
b. Select OK.
2. At the Connect To window, using USB or serial:
Using USB/Serial:
a. Select COM1 or the COM port to which the gateway is
connected, for the "Connect using" option.
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