Sierra Wireless Airlink Raven X User manual

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Raven X
Quick Start Guide
for Alltel
20070914
Rev 1.0

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Activating your Raven X on Alltel Network
•Setup Wizard
•Hardware
Installation
•Indicator Lights
•Mounting
This Quick Start guide provides step-by-step directions for activating
your Raven X on Alltel’s network.
Tip: For additional configuration options, refer to the User Guide for your
Raven X.
H
Setup Wizard
You can find the Setup Wizard installation on the CD which came with
your Raven X or on the Sierra Wireless website: http://
www.sierrawireless.com/support/AirLink/default.aspx.Use only the
Setup Wizard for Alltel for best results.
Note: The Setup Wizard
requires the Microsoft
.NET framework v. 1.1 and
Microsoft Windows 98,
Windows 2000, Windows
XP, or later. You can obtain
.NET from Microsoft: http://
www.microsoft.com.
Note: If you are setting modem for circuit switched mode, pelase test your
connection to ensure your network account has been set up correctly.
1. Starting the Setup Wizard
a. Connect the Raven X to your computer using an Ethernet
cable or a serial cable USB cable.
b. Connect the power adapter and antenna to your Raven X.
c. Install the Setup Wizard by running AlltelSetupWizard.exe
and follow the prompts.
d. Run the Setup Wizard from the Windows Start menu.
Start>All Programs>AirLink Communications>Setup Wizard>Setup
Wizard

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Figure 0-1: Setup Wizard
e. Click Next to start the Wizard process.
2. Connecting to the Modem
If you connected your Raven X to the port on your computer, select
Connected to an Ethernet/USB Port and use the drop down menu to
select the Ethernet adapter or USB/net connectionon your computer
to which the modem is connected (most computers only have one
adapter which will be selected for you). The default password for the
modem is entered for you. Click Next.
Note: If you want to use USB with the Setup Wizard you will need to first
install the driver, refer to Installing the USB driver section in this Chapter.
Figure 0-2: Setup Wizard : Ethernet Connection/USB Connection

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Figure 0-3: Ethernet Port
Tip: If the Setup Wizard is unable to detect the Raven X, check the green
link LED on the Ethernet port of the modem to see if it is lit to indicate an
Ethernet connection with your computer. If you do not see this light or if your
computer shows a “Network Cable Unplugged” message or icon, try a
different Ethernet cable.
OR
If you connected your Raven X to the serial port on your computer,
select Connected to a Serial Port, check Auto Detect Port Settings or
select the port from the drop down menu. Click Next.
Figure 0-4: Setup Wizard : Serial Connection
Note: You cannot activate with serial and would need USB/net to use set up
wizard.
After the Setup Wizard connects to your Raven X, the details for your
specific model will be displayed. If the incorrect model is displayed,
your Raven X so the Wizard can attempt to connect again. Click
Next.

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3. Selecting Tasks
After the Wizard detects your Raven X, you will be offered a menu of
Setup tasks. Choose the tasks you need from those displayed.
Figure 0-5: Setup Wizard : Task Menu
• Update ALEOS Firmware: Check the Sierra Wireless server for
the latest ALEOS firmware.
• Setup Private Networking: Choose what type of network you
will be using.
• Test Modem Setup: Verify your Raven X is properly configured
and connecting on the Alltel network.
• Setup a DUN Connection: Create a Dial-Up Networking entry
for local connection. This part of the setup is only needed if you
will be using your Raven X to connect directly from a computer to
the Internet or other network.
Click Next when you have selected your desired options.
Note: Based on your selections, you may not need to do all of the following
Wizard steps.
• Activate Modem: Configure your Raven X to connect on
the Alltel network.

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Note: Follow this step, only if Update Aleos option has been selected in the
task menu checkbox
On occasion, Sierra Wireless releases updates to the firmware for
your modem. These updates can include new features as well as bug
fixes. To make sure your modem is at optimal performance, it is
recommended to Check for Updates and Update Now if an update is
found.
Note: While checking for ALEOS Firmware updates, the Setup Wizard uses
the Internet connection on your computer to connect to the Sierra Wireless
server. Your Raven X is not connected to the wireless network for this
process. If you are using Ethernet to activate your Product Name and need
to remove the Ethernet cable from your modem to connect to your usual
Internet connection to
Check for Updates , be sure to reconnect the Raven X
before you select Update Now .
Figure 0-6: ALEOS Update
Tip: You can download current ALEOS firmware from the Sierra Wireless
web site and install it separately.
Click Next when you are finished updating or if you choose not to
update.
4. Activate Modem
The steps and data required to activate your Raven X on the Alltel
network varies depending on the model. The Wizard is designed to
support older models as well as those currently shipping
To configure or provision your modem to work on the Alltel network,
you will need device activation information provided by Alltel.
Fill in the requested information and click Next on each screen.

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•MDN- The phone number of your cellular account.
•MINor MSID - The identification number for your cellular
account.
Caution: Your MDN and MIN or MSID may be different. You need to enter
both numbers for activation to succeed.
Figure 0-7: Setup Wizard MDN and MIN/MSID
•SID- The system ID for the Alltel network in a specific region.
Figure 0-8: Setup Wizard : SID
The Wizard will check the signal strength of your Raven X (RSSI).
Click Next to begin the activation process.
Note: The process may take a few minutes. Progress information will display
across the bottom.
•StaticIP- If you have a cellular account with a static IP
address, check this box if it is displayed.
Caution: If you do not have a static IP account and check the Static
IP box, you may not be able to activate your Raven X or register on
the Alltel network.

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Figure 0-9: Setup Wizard : Signal Test
5. Test Modem Setup
Your connection of your Raven X to the Internet is tested using the
Alltel cellular network.
Figure 0-10: Setup Wizard: Connection Test
Green checks in the boxes indicate the tests were successful and
your Raven X is functioning properly. At this point your modem is
configured and activated to work on the Alltel network.
Note: These tests, depending on the strength of your signal, may take a few
minutes. Initially, while the tests are being performed, there may be red Xs in
the boxes. The Status line will give an indication of the progress of the
connection process.
If Test Modem Settings shows the status of your modem is “Data
Connection Failed - Waiting for Retry”, “No Service”, “No Carrier”,
“Network Negotiation Failed”, “Network Authentication Failed”,

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“Modem Not Registered”, or the Reg Net light on the modem is not lit,
double-check your device activation information and return to the
Activate Modem step to reconfigure your Raven X.
6. Setup Private Networking (C3x10)
Note: These screens will
only be displayed if Private
Networking is selected.
Private Networking Data Link is a special account configuration that
provides a more secure connection for your Raven X and often
provides a static IP with authentication on an exclusive server.
Consult your Alltel representative for details about Private Networking
Data Link if it’s something you need for your account.
Before you start the configuration for Private Networking, Data Link,
the connection to the network may be checked.
Caution: Ensure the Raven X has been activated before you proceed with
the Private Networking Data Link steps. Configuring Private Networking Data
Link before the Raven X has been activated can prevent successful
activation.
Fill in the requested information and click Next on each screen.
•The Primary Home Agent (Primary HA) and Secondary Home
Agent (Secondary HA) are the network servers responsible for
IP addressing and routing. Fill in the information, as applicable.
Figure 0-11: Setup Wizard : Primary and Secondardy HA
•HASPIand AAA SPI, required for authentication on the Primary
and Secondary Home Agents, is provided by Alltel.

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Figure 0-12: Setup Wizard : SPI
• HA Shared Secret Password is used for both Home Agent’s.
This may be filled in for you with a password created for your
Raven X for the Alltel network.
•The AAA/Vision Password is required by the Authentication,
Authorization and Accounting server. This may be filled in for you
with default for Alltel.
Figure 0-13: Setup Wizard : Passwords
When the Private Networking Data Link configuration is completed,
the connection to the network will be tested again.
7. Optional: Setting up a DUN Connection
Note: Using DUN, the
speed of the connection is
the limited to the
connection between the
modem and the computer.
This may be less than the
total bandwidth available
with EV-DO HSDPA.
Dial-up Networking (DUN) allows a computer or other device to use
the serial port on a Raven X to connect to the Internet or private
network just like an analog modem using a standard phone line. The
Setup Wizard will install a driver for the Raven X and set up the
connection between your computer and the Raven X. You will need to
have administrator access on the computer for this section of the
installation.