User guide

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3: Activating Raven XT on your cellular
provider
• Installing the SIM
• Configuring the
APN
This chapter provides step-by-step directions for activating your
Raven XT on your cellular provider’s network.
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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.
If the SIM was pre-installed activation of your modem is complete.
Cellular Account Required
• Cellular Account Required- To use your modem, you need to
have a SIM with an active account withGPRS.
Software Required
• ACEmanager - Graphical interface for entering most AT
Commands. You can download ACEmanager from the Sierra
Wireless AirLink Solutions website: http://
www.sierrawireless.com/support/. A default installation of this
utility is assumed later in these directions
Hardware Required
• Serial cable - A straight through serial cable.
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.
• PC or laptop - To configure the modem, you will need a
computer with an available serial port.