Airlink V4221-AA User Guide

Airlink V4221-AA - Raven X EV-DO Revision A Manual

Airlink V4221-AA manual content summary:

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    AirLink Raven X User Guide 20070914 Rev 2.0
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    the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven X MUST BE POWERED OFF. When operating, the Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven X can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems. Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is
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    Raven X is a trademark of Sierra Wireless, registered in the European Community. AirLink™ and AceWare™ are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Sierra Wireless, the Used under license. Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners. Support Desk: Sales Desk: Phone: 1-877-231-1144 Hours: 5:00
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    documentation, application notes, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases: www.sierrawireless.com Revision History Revision number 1.x 2.x Release date Q2: 2009 Q1: 2010 Changes Guide updated with ALEOS Release 4.0 content. User Guide rebranded to current corporate standards
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    Raven X 1x/EV-DO 4 20070914
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    Contents Introduction to the Raven X 1 ACEmanager 2 Simplified Deployment 3 Monitor and Control 3 ACEview 3 Modem Doctor 4 Modem Doctor USB 4 Connecting to your cellular Network 5 Steps of a connection 5 Dynamic vs. Static IP Addresses 6 EV-DO 6 Security 7 Connection methods 7 USB 7
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    Setup Wizard 15 Activating Using AT Commands 25 Using Direct Commands to the Internal Hardware 26 Activating the Modem 26 Private Networking 27 Hardware Installation of the Raven X 29 30 Connecting to Power 30 Connecting to a Computer or other Device 31 Indicator Lights 31 Light Patterns
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    vending/kiosks, multimedia and remote monitoring and control. Rev 2.0 May.10 Figure 1-1: Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven X ALEOS, the embedded core technology of the Sierra Wireless AirLink products simplifies installation, operation and maintenance of any solution, and provides an always-on, always
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    ( ACEmanager), Windows-based applications (ACEview and Modem Doctor), and a web-hosted application (ACEnet). You can download the applications and their user guides from the Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions web site: http:// www.sierrawireless.com/support. Contact your dealer or Sierra Wireless
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    an administrator to remotely monitor a modem's status, health and configuration settings. The user interface displays signal strength, cell site information, byte counters and error conditions, enabling you to pinpoint any issues and troubleshoot immediately. ACEmanager enables remote configuration
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    X 1x/EV-DO Figure 1-5: ACEview Modem Doctor Modem Doctor and Modem Doctor USB is a troubleshooting and diagnostics utility. This utility will allow you to get a log file of the Raven X activity which you can then send to Sierra Wireless support or erase the current configuration completely. Figure
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    Figure 1-7: Modem Doctor: USB connection Connecting to your cellular Network The Raven X uses your cellular Network as an ISP (Internet Service Provider) to or other devices connected directly to the Raven X. Rev 2.0 May.10 The Raven X will perform routing for all internet traffic to and from
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    static IP support. If you need to contact your Raven X, a device connected to the Raven X, or a host system using the Raven X from modem, you can use a Dynamic DNS service (such as IP Manager) to translate your IP address into to a domain name. Caution: If you want to connect remotely to your Raven
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    to use the USB port in either mode. It is recommended that you use a USB 2.0 cable with your Raven X and connect directly to your computer for best throughput. Virtual serial port The Raven X supports one virtual serial port over USB. This VSP can be used, for example, to send AT commands, or to
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    Raven X 1x/EV-DO • Access Control: Access Control implies a security service IPSec protocols. Figure 1-8: IPSec Architecture GRE GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation) tunnel is used to carry non-IP packets Events Reporting is Sierra Wireless AirLink's modem's new software feature provided via
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    they are posted at www.sierrawireless.com. Documentation This Raven X User Guide describes how to: • Install the Raven X hardware. • Connect the a Sierra Wireless AirLink device. This document explains the use of ACEnet services for remote management of Sierra Wireless AirLink device. Rev 2.0
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    2: Specifications • Interface Port PinOuts • Power Connector Features and Benefits • Embedded Intelligence • Low Power Consumption • High-Speed Processor • High-Speed 2-way Data • Ethernet and Serial Port • Machine Protocols • Persistent Network Connectivity • Remote Management and Configuration
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    Raven X 1x/EV-DO Standards/Approvals • Carrier specific approvals • FCC • Industry Canada • This apparatus is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D or unclassified or non-
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    Interface Port Pin-Outs Specifications Serial Port Unused CTS (Clear to Send) < RTS (Request to Send) - > DSR (Data to Send) < - 95 4 8 73 2 61 < - > GND (Ground) < - DTR Data Terminal Ready) < - Rx (Receive) - > Tx (Transmit) - > DCD (Data Carrier Detect) Figure 2-1: Serial Port Diagram:
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AirLink Raven X
User Guide
20070914
Rev 2.0