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RIM OEM Radio Modem for GSM/
GPRS Wireless Networks
RIM 1902G™ and RIM 1802G™
Getting Started Guide
Version 1.2
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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. RIM, Research In Motion, Always On, Always
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Contents About this guide.............................................................................................. 5 Related resources................................................................................................5 Support.................................................................................................................5 CHAPTER 1 Setting up the Interface and Test Board ....................................................... 7 Setup overview ..................
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4 RIM OEM Radio Modem for GSM/GPRS Wireless Networks
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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 Integrators Kit: Integrator Guide The Integrator Guide explains how to integrate the RIM 1802G or RIM 1902G into a variety of devices. This guide explains integ
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About this guide 6 RIM OEM Radio Modem for GSM/GPRS Wireless Networks
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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
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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. Connect the ante
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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. On the underside of the modem, on the connector, push the two black tabs up from the connector to wid
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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. At the top of the radio modem, push the two black tabs u
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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. If you are using the on-board SIM configuration, turn the test board over
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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. Connecting the antenna to the radio modem The Integrator Kit includes a
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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. This section provides information on the following topics: Required information Connecting with Windows 2000 Connecting with Windows 95/98 Setting up HyperTerminal
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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. Double-click the Phone a
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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. Install New Modem window – model selection 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 – port selection 7. Select the Selected ports option and click the COM port to which the radio modem
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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. Modem Properties window – Advanced tab 16 RIM OEM Radio Modem for GSM/GPRS Wireless Networks
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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 appe
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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. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and clic
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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. Getting Started Guide 19
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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. Click the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Control > Class > {4D36E96D-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318} > xxxx > Hangup where xxxx is the 4-digit number that corresponds to the standard 33600 bps modem that is used to communicate with the
