RIM OEM Radio Modem for GSM/ GPRS Wireless Networks RIM 1902G™ and RIM 1802G™ Getting Started Guide Version 1.
RIM OEM Radio Modem for GSM/GPRS Wireless Networks Version 1.2 Getting Started Guide Last revised: 08 August 2003 Part number: PDF-05732-004 MAT-06067-001 The information in this document is RIM confidential and is for internal distribution only. © 2003 Research In Motion Limited. All Rights Reserved. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties of Research In Motion Limited.
Contents About this guide.............................................................................................. 5 Related resources................................................................................................5 Support.................................................................................................................5 CHAPTER 1 Setting up the Interface and Test Board ....................................................... 7 Setup overview ............................
RIM OEM Radio Modem for GSM/GPRS Wireless Networks
About this guide This guide provides information on the following topics: • setting up the Interface and Test Board • connecting the radio modem to your computer This guide is intended to help you start testing the RIM 1902G™ or RIM 1802G™ radio modems. Related resources Refer to the following documentation, which is included in the Integrator’s Kit: • Integrator Guide The Integrator Guide explains how to integrate the RIM 1802G or RIM 1902G into a variety of devices.
About this guide 6 RIM OEM Radio Modem for GSM/GPRS Wireless Networks
Chapter 1 Setting up the Interface and Test Board This guide provides information on the following topics: • Setup overview • Connecting the SIM card • Connecting the radio modem • Connecting to the computer • Inserting the SIM card into the SIM card holder • Connecting the antenna to the radio modem • Connecting to an AC outlet • Turning on the transceiver • Connecting the headset
Chapter 1: Setting up the Interface and Test Board Setup overview To set up the Interface and Test Board, perform these tasks: 1. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card holder on the Interface and Test Board (off-board SIM configuration) or directly onto the radio modem (on-board SIM configuration). 2. Connect the radio modem to the Interface and Test Board using the 22-pin connector cable. 3. Connect the Interface and Test Board to the computer using a standard RS-232 cable. 4.
Connecting the SIM card Connecting the SIM card Note: This task only applies to the off-board SIM configuration. The 6-pin flat SIM interface cable carries the data and power between the Interface and Test Board SIM slot and the radio modem. 1. Remove the radio modem from the Interface and Test Board: unfasten the nuts and lift the radio modem up and away from the Interface and Test Board. 2.
Chapter 1: Setting up the Interface and Test Board Connecting the radio modem Note: This step is only necessary if the radio modem is not already connected to the Interface and Test Board. The 22-pin flat interface cable supplies clean, regulated power to the radio and carries most of the data and all of the voice between the Interface and Test Board and the radio modem. This cable also carries control and status signals, such as ONI. 1.
Inserting the SIM card into the SIM card holder Inserting the SIM card into the SIM card holder Note: You must have a SIM card that is authorized for use by the appropriate GPRS network provider. The authorization must also allow access to the Access Point Name (APN) that will be targeted. Warning: To prevent damage to your SIM card, do not scratch or bend the card or expose it to static electricity or wet conditions. 1.
Chapter 1: Setting up the Interface and Test Board 2. Slide the SIM card holder in the direction of the arrow to unlock it, and then lift the cover open. 3. Slide the SIM card into the cover with the conductive side facing the leads on the board. The notched end of the SIM card should align with the notch in the SIM card holder. 4. Close the cover. Slide the cover in the reverse direction of the arrow to lock it into place.
Chapter 2 Connecting the radio modem to a computer To enable the radio modem to communicate with your computer, you must add the radio modem to your computer, and add a dial-up network connection for the modem.
Chapter 2: Connecting the radio modem to a computer Required information Before you start, determine the access point name (APN) of your network. Connecting with Windows 2000 Note: You must use Windows 2000 SP3 or later. To connect the radio modem to your computer, you must perform the following tasks: • add the modem • add a dial-up connection • edit registry settings Add a modem 1. On the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2.
Connecting with Windows 2000 5. Select the Don't detect my modem option. Click Next. The model selection window appears, as shown in the following diagram. 6. In the Models list, select Standard 33600 bps modem. You do not need to choose a manufacturer. Click Next. The port selection window appears, as shown in the following diagram. Install New Modem window – model selection Install New Modem – port selection 7.
Chapter 2: Connecting the radio modem to a computer 9. On the Modems tab, select the modem that you added and click Properties. The Properties window appears. Modem Properties window – General tab 10. On the General tab, from the Maximum Port Speed drop-down list, select 115200. 11. Click the Advanced tab.
Connecting with Windows 2000 12. In the Extra initialization commands field, type: at+cgdcont=1,"IP","apn_name" where apn_name is the access point name (APN) for your network Note: If you do not have Windows 2000 SP3 installed, the Extra initialization command field has a limit of 40 characters. If your APN name results in an entry that is longer than 40 characters, install SP3. In Internet Explorer, on the Tools menu, click Windows Update. 13. Click OK. The Phone and Modem Options window appears. 14.
Chapter 2: Connecting the radio modem to a computer 13. Click Finish. The new connection appears in the Network and Dial-up Connections window. Note: If you do not have Windows 2000 SP3 installed, clear the To connect to the Internet immediately option. 14. Right-click the new connection icon and click Properties. The Properties window appears. 15. Click the Networking tab, as shown in the following diagram. Dial-up Properties window – Networking tab 16.
Connecting with Windows 2000 18. Click OK. The Properties window appears. 19. Click the General tab and click Configure. The Modem Configuration window appears. 20. From the Maximum speed (bps) drop-down menu, select 115200. 21. Select the following options: Enable hardware flow control, Enable modem error control, and Enable modem compression. Modem Configuration window 22. Click OK. 23. Click OK.
Chapter 2: Connecting the radio modem to a computer Change registry settings Perform the following steps so that the modem disconnects and reconnects correctly. 1. In a command prompt, type: regedit The Registry Editor appears. 2.
Connecting with Windows 2000 3. Double-click on the 1 value. 4. In the Value data field, type: +++ 5. Click OK. 6. On the Edit menu, click New > String Value. A new entry appears under the Name column in the Registry Editor window. 7. Type 2 for the name. 8. Double-click on the 2 value that you just added. The Edit String window appears. 9. In the Value data field, type: ATH 10. Click OK. The Registry Editor window appears as shown in the diagram below.
Chapter 2: Connecting the radio modem to a computer Connecting with Windows 95/98 You must perform the following tasks to connect the radio modem to your computer: • add the modem • add a dial-up connection Add a modem 1. From the Start menu, click Settings > Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2. Double-click the Modems icon. The Modem Properties window appears, as shown in the following diagram. 3. Click Add. 4. Select the Other option. Click Next. 5.
Connecting with Windows 95/98 Add a connection 1. On the Start menu, click Programs > Accessories > Communications > Dial-Up Networking. 2. Double-click the Make New Connection icon. 3. Type a descriptive name for the connection. 4. Select the Standard 28800 Modem that you installed. 5. Click Configure. The Properties window appears, as shown in the following diagram. Modem Properties window – General tab 6.
Chapter 2: Connecting the radio modem to a computer Modem Properties window – Connection tab 9. Set the fields to the following values: • From the Data bits drop-down list, select 8. • From the Parity drop-down list, select None. • From the Stop bits drop-down list, select 1. 10. Click Advanced. The Advanced Connection Settings window appears, as shown in the following diagram. . Advanced Connection Settings window 11.
Connecting with Windows 95/98 13. Click OK. The Make New Connection window appears. 14. Click Next. 15. In the Telephone number field, type *99#. Click Next. 16. Click Finish. The new connection appears in the Network and Dial-up Connections window. 17. Right click on the connection icon that you created, and click Properties. The Properties window appears. 18. Clear the Use area code and Dialing Properties option. 19. Click the Server Types tab.
Chapter 2: Connecting the radio modem to a computer Setting up HyperTerminal You can use HyperTerminal to send AT commands to the OEM radio modem. 1. On the Windows Start menu, click Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal. The Connection Description window appears. 2. Type a name and select an icon. Click OK. The Connect To window appears. 3. From the Connect using drop-down menu, select the COM port to which the radio modem is connected. Click OK. The Properties window appears. 4.
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