Introduction, The cdpd network, Airlink raven ii cdpd modem user’s manual – Airlink Raven II User Manual
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AirLink Communications, Inc.
August 9, 2001
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1. Introduction
This manual covers information for first-time setup and configuration of your
AirLink CDPD Raven II Modem, as well as technical details on this modem.
For detailed information on specific modem parameters please read the
AirLink Raven/PinPoint CDPD Modem User’s Manual. The parameters
for the Raven II are at this time identical to those of the Raven.
Updates to this manual and other manuals may be obtained online at:
What is CDPD?
CDPD is a technology used to transmit packet data over cellular voice
networks. It is ideal for wireless applications. It is also more cost effective
than circuit-switched cellular data for small amounts of data. It provides
instantaneous response for data communications because there are no dialing
delays. Built-in encryption maintains the security of the application data over
the air.
1.1 The CDPD Network
Figure 1 – Raven II in CDPD Environment