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Raven iDEN
for TELUS
Quick Start
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Rev 3.0B
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Activating your Raven on the TELUS Network • Installing the SIM • Hardware Installation • Indicator Lights This Quick Start guide provides step‐by‐step directions for • Optional: Setting up a activating your Raven on the TELUS cellular network. DUN Connection Tip: For additional configuration options, refer to the User Guide for your Raven. Installing the SIM The SIM in the Raven is a smartcard securely storing the key identifying a cellular subscriber. Generally, you will only need to ins
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Raven iDEN Tools Required � Small Phillips screw driver ‐ The Phillips screw driver is the one which is also called a plus (+) or X screw driver. � Slim stylus ‐ A PDA stylus, an unbent paperclip, or other such item. 1. Opening the Case a. Unplug the Raven power and all cables. b. Using a small phillips head screw driver, remove the screws on the back of the Raven. c. Slide the case off of the Raven and set it aside. Figure 0-1: Partially removed case 2. a. Carefully remove the SIM card fro
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4. Insert the SIM into the Tray Note: The card and SIM may be a. Remove the SIM from the card you obtained from a different color than these your TELUS. examples. Figure 0-3: Sample of a Card with SIM Figure 0-4: Insert SIM in to the modem b. Place the SIM into the tray and gently press to click it into place. Figure 0-5: Empty SIM Tray and a Tray with a Sample SIM 5. Insert the Tray and SIM a. Slide the tray back into the modem. b. Gently press to click it into place. Tip: The top of the ca
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Raven iDEN Figure 0-6: Inserting the SIM 6. Finishing the SIM installation a. Slide the Raven back into the case. b. Secure the back of the Raven with the screws. Once you have the SIM installed, the final step for it to work with your Raven is issuing a master reset. You will need to connect to the Raven using a terminal application such as HyperTerminal with the Raven connected directly to your computer. You can access and configure your Raven using a terminal application such as Micros
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Figure 0-7: HyperTerminal 1. Choose a name and icon for your connection. a. Choose a name for your connection, such as Raven 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 local. b. Select OK. 2. Connect To a. Select COM1, or the comport to which the mod
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Raven iDEN Figure 0-8: Connect To b. Type in 192.169.13.31 for Host Address. c. Change the “Port Number” to 2332. d. Select OK. 3. Port Settings (serial only) a. Change or verify the settings: · Bits per Second: 115200 (default) · Data Bits: 8 · Parity: None · Stop Bits: 1 · Flow Control: Hardware. 7 20070914
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Figure 0-9: Port Settings Tip: If you have configured the Raven for settings different than the defaults for Bits per Second, Data Bits, Parity, and/or Stop Bits, you will need to use your changed settings. b. Select OK. 4. Connected Figure 0-10: HyperTerminal : connected a. Type AT and press Enter. You should get a reply of “OK” or “0”. Rev 3.0B Feb.08 8
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Raven iDEN b. To see what you are typing as you type it, you will need to turn on the echo and verbose mode. Type ATE1V1 and press Enter. c. If you get a reply of “OK”, then you entered the command successfully. If you get a reply of “0” or “ERROR”, try entering the command again. 5. Enter the Master Reset Command for iDEN a. Type AT*PROVISION=000000, 0123456789 b. The Raven should respond with: “Master Reset Succeeded”. With any other response, contact TELUS to check the account statu
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Power Cellular Serial Figure 0-11: Raven Connectors Figure 0-12: Cellular Antennas selected should not exceed a maximum gain of 5 dBi under standard installation configuration. In more complex installations (such as those requiring long lengths of cable and/ or multiple connections), it’s imperative that the installer follow maximum dBi gain guidelines in accordance with the radio communications regulations of the Federal Communica‐ tions Commission (FCC), Industry Canada, or your country’s
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Raven iDEN Power Your Raven can be used with either DC, available in most automobiles, or 110 AC, standard US wall power, with the appropriate power adapter. DC cables and AC adapters are available as optional accessories in addition to the one included with your Raven. Note: When using a DC power The DC power cable positive lead should be connected to the source (such as a car battery or battery or power source positive terminal. The power cable solar cell), Sierra Wireless negative lead
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� Link ‐ Indicates a successful connection to the cellular network. � Reg (registration) ‐ Indicates the Raven has acquired an IP fromTELUS. � RSSI (signal level) ‐ Light shows the strength of the signal and may be nearly solid (strong signal) or flashing (weaker signal). A slow flash indicates a very weak signal. RSSI LED Ranges RSSI/Signal LED Status Ranges of RSSI (dBm) On Solid Equal to or stronger than -69 Fast Blink -70 to -79 Normal blink -80 to -89 Slow Blink -90 to -99 Extinguished
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Raven iDEN Dial‐up Networking (DUN) allows a computer or other device to use the serial port on your Raven to connect to the Internet or private network using PPP just like an analog modem using a standard phone line. Caution: To install any driver on your computer, you may need to be logged in as Administrator or have Administrator privileges for your login. Microsoft Windows XP is used in the examples below. The modem driver installation and DUN setup and configuration is similar in Mi
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Figure 0-15: Phone and Modem Options b. Select the Modems tab. Figure 0-16: Phone and Modem Options: Modems c. Select Add. Rev 3.0B Feb.08 14
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Raven iDEN Figure 0-17: Add Hardware Wizard d. Check Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list. e. Select Next. Figure 0-18: Add Hardware Wizard: Install New Modem f. Select (Standard Modem Types) from the Manufacturers column. g. Select Standard 33600 bps Modem from the Models column. 15 20070914
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Tip: If you have the speed for your modem configured as something other than the default, use the Standard Modem that matches the speed you configured. h. Select Next. Figure 0-19: Add Hardware Wizard: Select Ports i. Check Selected Ports j. Select the COM port the modem is connected to (commonly COM1). k. Select Next. Figure 0-20: Add Hardware Wizard: Finish l. Once the modem driver is installed, select Finish. Rev 3.0B Feb.08 16
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Raven iDEN 3. Configure the driver. When you return to the Phone and Modem Options window, you should see the newly installed modem “attached to” the correct COM port. Figure 0-21: Phone and Modem Options: Modems a. Highlight the modem and select Properties. Figure 0-22: Modem Properties 17 20070914
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b. Select the Modem tab. Figure 0-23: Modem Properties: Modem c. Maximum Port Speed should be set to 115200 (default). d. Select OK to exit. e. Select OK again to exit out of the Phone and Modem Options. Creating a Dial-Up Networking (PPP) Connection Once you have the driver for the modem installed on your computer, you can set up and configure Dial Up Networking (DUN) to use the modem as your connection to the Internet using PPP. Note: No other device or program can be using the same C
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Raven iDEN Once the DUN connection is initiated, by default, it will take over as the “default route” for network communication and specifically for Internet access. If you want the two connections to co‐exist, you will need to de‐select “Use default gateway on remote network” (described later) and use the route command in Windows to setup routing through the modem properly. This guide does not provide information on the route command. You may need to consult with your network admin‐ istr
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Figure 0-25: Create New Connection c. Select Next to start installing and configuring the DUN connection. Figure 0-26: New Connection Wizard d. Select Connect to the Internet. e. Select Next. Rev 3.0B Feb.08 20
