RuggedCom RuggedRouter RX1100 - Manual (Page 112)

13. Configuring PPP And The Cellular Modem
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13.2.1. Cellular Modem Account Activation
Prior to use, a CDMA-type cellular modem must be activated for use on a particular provider's network.
Once the activation process has been completed, the modem will be able to connect to the network
without further intervention. Two account activation methods are provided by ROX: "OTA (Over-the-
Air)" and "Manual". Both activation methods are described in this section.
13.2.1.1. Over-The-Air Account Activation
ROX supports the OTASP (Over-the-Air Service Provisioning) mechanism offered by most CDMA
cellular service providers for provisioning cellular end stations for use on their networks. Using this
method, the service provider, or carrier, supplies an OTASP dial string which ROX can use to contact
the cellular network via the modem. During this OTASP call, the carrier authorizes and configures the
modem for use on its network. Note that an OTASP dial string typically begins with "*228".
Figure 13.3. Over The Air Account Activation
1. First, establish an account with the help of a service representative of the cellular network
provider.
2. Enter the OTASP dial string supplied in the Activation Dial string field and click Activate.
3. The Activation status field will display: "Activation is in progress... Please wait." until a
success or failure is detected.
4. Upon successful activation, the Activation status field will automatically change to display:
"Activation successful". If it displays "Actvation Failed", please verify the activation dial string
or contact the network provider's service personnel.
13.2.1.2. Manual Account Activation
If the carrier does not support Over-the-Air Service Provisioning, the cellular modem must be
programmed via the Manual Account Activation form using settings supplied by the carrier's service
personnel: