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Cal Amp Vanguard SC Quick Start Manual page 2

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Device Connections
STEP 1 Insert the SIM with the gold side up. Push the card completely into the slot until
it clicks in place. (GSM Users Only).
STEP 2 Connect an antenna(s) to the RF connector. Use of dual band cellular antenna is
preferred.
STEP 3 Connect the Ethernet cable to the modem's Ethernet Port and plug the other end
into the network port of your PC.
STEP 4 Connect the DC Power Cable (or optional AC Power Adapter) to the modem and
plug into a proper power source.
At power up, all LEDs will light red, then amber, then green. Once the boot sequence is
complete, RSSI will light solid green and SVC will be flashing green. Note RSSI flashing
green and SVC amber (indicates reduced RSSI and/or 2G cell coverage) is sufficient for
normal operation.
Accessing the Modem's Web Server
STEP 1 Enable a network connection with the following LAN settings. In the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window, select Obtain an IP address automatically and
Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK and Close.
STEP 2 Open a web browser and enter 192.168.1.50 in the address bar. A login screen
should appear, enter the User name: admin and the Password: password and click OK.
STEP 3 On the device Home page, the PPP status will read DOWN until the cellular
device is enabled.
Subscriber Activation
In order to use the modem, it must be activated for your specific carrier once the ESN has
been provided for the account. Over-The-Air (OTA) activation is supported and each
carrier has a different procedure.
Provisioning (CDMA Users)
From the device Home page, select Cell Connection from the main navigation panel and
then Provisioning Status. Follow the carrier instructions below.
Sprint PCS Subscribers
Sprint is capable of automatic OMA-DM provisioning. Auto activation is enabled by
default. Apply power and wait 3-4 minutes to verify the Current Status Screen has been
populated with the MDN/MTN and MSID/IMSI numbers. If these numbers do not
populate, your device did not provision properly. Refer to the user manual for Manual
Activation procedures.
Verizon Wireless Subscribers
Confirm or enter OTASP command: *22899.
Click the OTASP button.
Verify CDMA Connection Status has been populated with the MDN/MTN and
MSID/IMSI numbers. If these numbers do not populate, your device did not
provision properly. Refer to the user manual for Manual Activation procedures.
Modem Network Connection
After the modem has been successfully provisioned, a data connection can be enabled. At
the device Home page, select Cell Connection from the main navigation panel and select
Dial Settings. Select Enable Auto Connect. Click Save.
The SVC LED will indicate when the cellular connection has been established. Steady
green indicates a 3G connection; steady Amber indicates a 2G connection. Return to the
device home page and verify PPP Status is UP. The PPP IP Address shows the current IP
address assigned your device.
Your device is ready to browse the web.
SIM Card Acceptance (GSM Users)
From the device Home page, select Cell Connection from the main navigation panel and
then SIM Settings. SIM STATUS should read ACCEPTED.
Modem Network Connection
Once the SIM card has been accepted, a data connection can be enabled.
From the device Home page, select Cell Connection from the main navigation panel and
select Dial Settings. Verify the Carrier APN and Dial Number are correct for your provider.
A user name and password may be required. Select Enable Auto Connect and then click
Save.
The SVC LED will indicate when the cellular connection has been established. Steady
green indicates a 3G connection; steady Amber indicates a 2G connection. Return to the
device home page to verify PPP Status is UP. The PPP IP Address shows the current IP
address assigned your cellular device.
Your device is ready to browse the web.

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