Airlink Raven II - Manual (Page 7)

User’s Manual
AirLink Communications, Inc. August 9, 2001 Page 3
2. Getting Started
This section covers:
• Getting an IP address from a CDPD Service Provider.
• Setting up Windows to configure the modem with Wireless ACE.
• Reading the lights on the modem to ensure your connection is
working.
2.1 Contacting the CDPD Service Provider
The first step you must take before using your AirLink modem, is to contact a
CDPD Service Provider in your area. You will need to obtain the following
information from your Service Provider (or carrier):
• You need a CDPD account for each modem. The carrier will provide
an IP address for each account. You will need to give them the
modem’s Equipment ID (EID) which can be found on the label on top
of the modem.
The IP address is a valid Internet address and is matched up with
your unique EID.
• Ask about Side Preference - Does your Service Provider provide
service on the A-side or B-side? Is there another CDPD Service
Provider in your area?
If you have CDPD service on one side only and will not be using the
modem outside this area, set the side preference to A only or B only.
If the modem will be used in other areas and you want to use any
other CDPD service that is available, set your modem to "A-side
preferred or "B-side preferred." Ask your Service Provider about the
costs of using CDPD services other than them.
WARNING: Sometimes there are additional costs if you use a side
other than your carrier’s.
2.2 Configuring the Modem
Now that you have the IP address and Side Preference for your modem, you
will need to hook it up to a PC to configure the Raven II with the correct
parameters.
There are two ways to accomplish this:
1. Use AT commands via a Terminal emulation program to configure
the modem (see Raven/PinPoint User’s Manual for further
instructions on this method).
2. Use Wireless ACE on a Windows computer to configure the modem.
This is the recommended method that is detailed in this manual.