Activating raven on your cellular provider network, Installating the sim – Sierra Raven EDGE User Manual
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3: Activating Raven on your
cellular provider Network
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This chapter provides step‐by‐step directions for activating
your Raven on the your cellular provider cellular network.
Installating the SIM
The SIM in the Raven is a smartcard securely storing 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.
1. Before you start
If the SIM was pre‐installed, unless you need to set a custom
APN, activation of your modem is complete.
Cellular Account Required
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Cellular account ‐ To use your modem you need to have a
SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) with an active account
with an EDGE cellular provider.
Software Required
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AceManager ‐ Graphical interface for entering most AT
Commands. You can download AceManager from the
Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions website: http://
www.airlink.com/support/. A default installation of this
utility is assumed later in these directions
Hardware Required
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Ethernet cable An Ethernet cable.
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Power adapter and a power source ‐ You will need a
power supply and power source for the modem.
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PC or Laptop ‐ To configure the modem, you will need a
computer with an available Ethernet port.
Tools Required
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Small Phillips screw driver ‐ The Phillips screw driver is
the one which is also called a plus (+) or X screw driver.