RuggedCom RuggedRouter RX1100 - Manual (Page 115)

13. Configuring PPP And The Cellular Modem
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The fields and format of the Modem Status display varies among installed cellular modem types. The
fields displayed for the Edge/GPRS modem (see above) are as follows:
Edge/GPRS Modem Status
Type of Modem lists the cellular network standards supported by the modem currently installed. This
information may be required by the cellular network provider in order to determine optimal compatibility
between the installed cellular modem and the network.
Firmware version displays firmware revision information for the installed cellular modem.
Received Signal Strength indicates the signal level received by the cellular modem from the cell site.
Network Operator displays the identity of the wireless network provider to which the cellular modem
is currently connected.
Enhanced Network Operator displays the name of Mobile Virtual Network (MVN) that the cellular
modem is currently connected to.
Network Registration Status displays the current registration status of the cellular modem with
respect to the cellular network. Possible values are:
• Registered, home
• Registered, roaming
• Unregistered
SIM Card Identification displays the ID of the SIM card currently installed in the cellular modem.
HSPA/GPRS Modem Status
The HSPA/GPRS cellular modem lists mostly the same information as the Edge/GPRS modem, with
some differences:
Figure 13.6. Cellular Modem Status (HSPA/GPRS)
The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a numeric identifier unique to the cellular modem
card.
The Network technology currently in use field displays which network technology, out of the ones
listed as being supported in the Type of Modem field, is currently in use between the modem and
the network.