Raven100 cdma airlink cellular modem, General description, Establish cellular service – Campbell Scientific Raven100 CDMA Cellular Modem User Manual
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Raven100 CDMA AirLink Cellular
Modem
1. General Description
This manual provides information for interfacing the AirLink Raven100
cellular modem to Campbell Scientific dataloggers. An AirLink CD ships with
the modem that includes AirLink manuals and software utilities. AirLink
manuals referenced in this manual include:
AirLinkSetupWizard_InstallationInstructions.pdf
WirelessAce3G_UserGuide2.00.pdf
Verizon_CDMA_Raven_UserGuide2.20b.pdf
Verizon_CDMA_Raven_QSG2.15.pdf
The Raven100 digital cellular modem is manufactured by AirLink for use on
the Verizon Wireless Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)/1xRTT
network. The modem is accessed through the Internet using TCP/IP
communications protocol using a Static or Dynamic IP address.
• A Static IP address is permanently assigned to a particular account and
will always be used whenever the Raven connects to the Internet.
• A Dynamic IP address is assigned on a “need to have” basis. A dynamic
IP address is used with a service such as IP Manager (Section 5.4) to
translate a dynamic IP address to a domain name, so that the Raven can be
contacted by name as if it had a static IP.
A Verizon account can be setup for a Static or Dynamic IP address; a Static IP
is preferred. Generally, there is a one-time per customer charge to activate a
Static IP account. Once activated, additional Static IP accounts may be added
at no additional charge.
2. Establish Cellular Service
2.1 Raven100 Cellular Coverage/Service Requirements
What you need:
Verizon Wireless CDMA/1xRTT coverage at the datalogger site. For a
coverage map, refer to:
CDMA/1xRTT Static IP or Dynamic IP account established at Verizon
Wireless. Verizon’s National Access Plan (Internet APN) is recommended.
To setup an account you will need the ESN number of the modem. The ESN
number is listed on a label on the modem, and also on the box. To setup an
account with Verizon Wireless, call:
888-384-1775 for Business Sales
888-256-4646 for Personal Sales
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