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User Guide
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DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR
REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY
SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS
AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE
FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra
Wireless and/or its affiliates aggregate liability arising under or
in connection with the Sierra Wireless product, regardless of
the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to
liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the
Sierra Wireless product.
Patents
Portions of this product may be covered by some or all of the
following US patents:
5,515,013
5,890,057
6,339,405
6,643,501
6,847,830
6,985,757
7,200,512
5,629,960
5,929,815
6,359,591
6,653,979
6,876,697
7,023,878
D442,170
5,845,216
6,169,884
6,400,336
6,697,030
6,879,585
7,053,843
D459,303
5,847,553
6,191,741
6,516,204
6,785,830
6,886,049
7,106,569
5,878,234
6,199,168
6,561,851
6,845,249
6,968,171
7,145,267
and other patents pending.
This product includes
technology licensed from:
®
QUALCOMM 3G
Licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of
the following United States patents and/or their counterparts
in other nations:
4,901,307
5,267,261
5,490,165
5,544,196
5,710,784
5,056,109
5,267,262
5,504,773
5,568,483
5,778,338
5,101,501
5,337,338
5,506,865
5,600,754
5,109,390
5,414,796
5,511,073
5,657,420
5,228,054
5,416,797
5,535,239
5,659,569
Manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless or its licensees under
one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group.
Copyright
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Trademarks
AirCard and “Heart of the Wireless Machine ” are registered
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trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Watcher is a trademark of
Sierra Wireless, registered in the European Community.
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AirLink™ and AceWare™ are trademarks of Sierra Wireless.
Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wireless logo, the red wave design,
and the red‐tipped antenna are trademarks of Sierra Wireless.
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Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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QUALCOMM is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM
Incorporated. Used under license.
Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners.
Contact
Information
Support Desk:
Phone: 1-877-231-1144
Hours: 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time,
Monday to Friday, except US Holidays
E-mail: [email protected]
Sales Desk:
Phone: 1-510-781-4200
1-604-232-1488
Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time
E-mail: [email protected]
Post: Sierra Wireless America
3159 Corporate Place
Hayward, CA
USA
94545
Sierra Wireless
13811 Wireless Way
Richmond, BC
Canada
V6V 3A4
Fax: 1-510-781-4299
1-604-231-1109
Consult our website for up‐to‐date product descriptions,
documentation, application notes, firmware upgrades, trouble‐
shooting tips, and press releases:
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Revision History
Revision
number
Release
date
Changes
1.x
2.x
2003-2005
AirLink Communications documentation - CDPD, CDMA, and GPRS.
Q2: 2005-Q2: AirLink Communications documentation - CDMA, EV-DO, EDGE, and
2007
HSDPA.
3.0
in draft
Converted documentation from AirLink Communications documentation
format into Sierra Wireless documentation format. Phase II of the conversion
completed.
Raven modem line documentation is revised.
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Contents
ALEOS™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AceWare™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
AceManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Simplified Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Monitor and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
AceNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Network Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
AceView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Modem Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Modem Doctor USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Connecting to the TELUS Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steps of a connection: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dynamic vs. Static IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
1x Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Consumption: (@12V DC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Standards/Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Host Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Application Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Interface Port Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Activating Using AT Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Hardware Installation of the Raven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Connecting to Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting to a Computer or other Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Light Patterns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Configuring your Raven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Using AceManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using a Terminal Application with AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Basic Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Serial Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Data Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Basic Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Start up Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
AT Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
PassThru Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Telnet Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Serial Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
PPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
SLIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
UDP and UDP Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
UDP Auto Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Reliable UDP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
UDP Multicast Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
TCP and TCP Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
TCP Auto Answer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Hybrid Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Data Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Public and Private Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Keepalive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Configuring Keepalive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Data usage using Keepalive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Reasons to contact the modem and/or the connected device: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Understanding Domain Names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
car54.mydomain.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
car54.mydomain.com.ca. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Dynamic Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Using IP Manager with your Raven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Restrictions for Modem Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Data Usage for IP Manager Server Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Eairlink.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Understanding DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Configuring DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
The “PPP-Peer” Domain Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Configuring Modbus/BSAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Modbus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Telemetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Modbus TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Raven Modbus on UDP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Configuring the Raven at the Polling Host for Modbus on UDP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Configuring the Remote Ravens for Modbus with UDP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Management Information Base (MIB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
SNMP Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
SNMP Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Listening Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Security Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
User Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Trap Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Community String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
SNMP MIB Definition Sample. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Display Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Product ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Configuration Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Info (information). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
*DEVICEID? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
*NETPHONE?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
&V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Information Displayed in AceManager without AT Commands Listed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
*HOSTMODE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
*NETCHAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
*NETERR?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
*NETIP?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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*NETOP?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
*NETRSSI? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
*NETSERV?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
*NETSTATE?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
*PRLSTATUS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
+HWTEMP? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
+PRL? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Information Displayed in AceManager without AT Commands Listed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
AT Commands Requiring PassThru mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
+CBIP? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
+CMIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
+CSQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
+CSSN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
+ECIO? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
+GSN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
+WHWV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
+WPRL? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
+WSSW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
!RSSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
!STATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Misc (Miscellaneous) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
+++ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
A/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
D[method][d.d.d.d][/ppppp] or D[method][@name][/ppppp] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
DS=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Hn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
OPRG=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
S53=[method][d.d.d.d][/ppppp] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
&W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
+CICB=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
*DATE=[mm/dd/yyyy],[hh:mm:ss]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
*DPORT=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
*HOSTPAP=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
*NETALLOWZEROIP=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
*NETPW=pw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
*NETPHONE?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
*NETROAMPREF=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
*NETUID=uid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
*STATICIP=d.d.d.d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
*STATUSCHK=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Serial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
En . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Qn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
S3=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
S4=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
S5=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
S6=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
S8=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
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S9=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
S10=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
S23=[speed],[databits][parity][stop bits] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
S50=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
S51=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
S211=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Vn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Xn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
&Cn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
&Dn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
&Sn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
\APPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
\Qn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
+IPR=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
$QCVAD=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
*CTSE=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
*MODEMHISPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
*NUMTOIP=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
*PPPNOCARRIER=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
TCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
S0=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
S7=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
S60=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
S221=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
TCPS=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
TCPT=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
*ENQ=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
UDP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
AIP=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
HOR=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
MDhh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
S82=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
S83=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
*DU=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
*UALL=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
*UDPLAST=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
*USD=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
*DNSn=d.d.d.d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
*DNSUPDATE=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
*DNSUSER=d.d.d.d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Dynamic IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
*DOMAIN=name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
*IPMANAGERn=[name][IP address]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
*IPMGRKEYn=key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
*IPMGRUPDATEn=m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
*MODEMNAME=name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
PPP/Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
*DHCPSERVER=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
*HOSTAUTH=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
*HOSTNETMASK=n.n.n.n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
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*HOSTPEERIP=d.d.d.d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
*HOSTPRIVIP=d.d.d.d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
*HOSTPRIVMODE=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
*HOSTPW=string . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
*HOSTUID=string. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
PassThru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
\APASSTHRU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
*CSX1=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
*PTINIT=string . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
*PTREFRESH=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
*RESETPERIOD=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
SMTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
*NETSMS2EMAIL=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
*SMTPADDR=[d.d.d.d][name] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
*SMTPFROM=email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
*SMTPPW=pw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
*SMTPSEND=email[body] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
*SMTPSTATUS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
*SMTPSUBJ=subject. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
*SMTPUSER=user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
+CMGD=n[,flag]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
+CMGR=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
+CMGS= phone[body]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
!CNTSMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
!DASMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
!GSMS?index,message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
!SSMS=priority,destination,[cb],”text” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
!SSMS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
DAE=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
*DATZ=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
*IPPING=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
*IPPINGADDR=[d.d.d.d][name]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
*MSCIUPDADDR=name[/port] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
*MSCIUPDPERIOD=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
*NETWDOG=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
*RESETCFG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
*SNMPCOMMUNITY=string. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
*SNMPPORT=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
*SNMPSECLVL=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
*SNMPTRAPDEST=host/[port] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
*SNTP=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
*SNTPADDR=[d.d.d.d][name] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
*TELNETTIMEOUT=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
*TPORT=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
*TQUIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
FM=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Fn=[d.d.d.d] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
*DBGCOMMLVL=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
*DBGIPLVL=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
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*DBGPPPLVL=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Telemetry/Addr List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
IPL=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
MVLEN=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
MVMSK=hh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
MVOFF=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
MVOPT=n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
MVTYP=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
RKEY=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Addr List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
MLISTid=d.d.d.d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
MLISTXhexid=d.d.d.d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
1x/EV-DO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
+CTA=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
$QCMIP=n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
~NAMLCK=nnnnnn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
*PROVISION=MSL,MDN/MIN[,SID][,NID]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
*PROVISION2=MSL,MDN,MIN[,SID][,NID]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
+WSPC=[lock],[nnnnnn] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
+WMDN=num . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
+WIMI=num . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
+WSID=[idx],[SID],[NID] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
~NAMVAL=nam[,min,msid,sid,nid] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Circuit Switch Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Configuring Circuit-Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
AT Commands and the Command String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Commands Specific to the Raven 1x C3210 and C3216. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Commands Specific to the Raven 1x C3211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Common AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Raven LEDs in Circuit-Switched Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Step by Step Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Hardware Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Software Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Information Required for CDMA/1x only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Windows Dial-up Networking (DUN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Installing a modem driver for Raven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Creating a Dial-Up Networking (PPP) Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Connecting to the Internet Using DUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
AceView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Windows DUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
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1: Introduction to the Raven
• ALEOS™
• AceWare™
Powered by ALEOS™, Raven modems are designed to
maintain a reliable, consistent network connection. With a
serial interface and a vast library of machine protocols, the
Raven is a workhorse for industrial and mission critical appli‐
cations. Class I Divison 2 certified as nonincendive equipment,
the Raven Series is ideally suited for use in hazardous environ‐
ments.
Key applications include utilities, manufacturing, automation,
oil and gas, SCADA, telemetry, Homeland Security and asset
monitoring.
Figure 1-1: Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven
ALEOS™
ALEOS, the embedded core technology of the Sierra Wireless
AirLink products simplifies installation, operation and mainte‐
nance of any solution, and provides an always‐on, always‐
aware intelligent connection for mission‐critical applications.
ALEOS enables:
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Persistent Network Connectivity
Over‐The‐Air (OTA) Upgrades
Wireless Optimized TCP/IP
Real‐Time Notification
Extensive Machine Protocols
Packet Level Diagnostics
Device Management & Control
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Protocol Spoofing
Figure 1-2: Powered by ALEOS
AceWare™
A wireless solution is not complete until you have software
tools to manage the devices monitoring your valuable
equipment. AceWare™ is the device management and
monitoring application suite for Sierra Wireless AirLink
products powered by ALEOS.
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AceManager
AceNet
AceView
Setup Wizard
Modem Doctor
These modem utilities, except AceNet, are free of charge to
those who own Sierra Wireless AirLink modems. 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 representative for information on AceNet.
Note: AceView, AceManager, and AceNet require the Microsoft .NET
Framework v. 1.1 and Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or later. You can obtain the Microsoft .NET Framework
from Microsoft at: http://www.microsoft.com/.
AceManager
AceManager, the AceWare remote configuration and
monitoring tool, simplifies deployment and provides extensive
monitoring, control and management capabilities.
AceManager gives you the power to monitor and control your
Sierra Wireless AirLink communications platforms in real‐
time.
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Figure 1-3: AceManager
Simplified Deployment
AceManger provides the ability to remotely set up and
configure your Sierra Wireless AirLink products. Remote
device setup and configuration reduces the deployment
timeline of your wireless solution and provides a quicker path
to ROI.
Templates allow you to easily configure other devices in your
fleet with identical settings, ensuring a simple, accurate
deployment.
Monitor and Control
AceManger allows 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 and parameter
settings to be changed or reset instantly over the air, change a
device’s port configuration, IP address settings, and much
more. After configuring one modem, use the template feature
to copy that device configuration to other modems.
Tip: Configuration steps and examples in this guide use
AceManager.
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AceNet
AceNet, the enterprise grade productivity enhancing tool,
enables you to efficiently deploy and monitor Sierra Wireless
AirLink products on a large scale.
Figure 1-4: AceNet
Network Monitoring
AceNet allows you to efficiently deploy, monitor, and maintain
wireless networks of any size by enabling you to quickly
configure an entire group of Sierra Wireless AirLink modems
to the same parameter settings using templates built with
AceManger.
To ensure your implementation is optimal, users can easily see
when modems are out of contact and periodically poll each
device for performance statistics.
AceView
AceView is an efficient status and connection monitoring
application with a low‐profile, easy to read interface.
Figure 1-5: AceView
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Setup Wizard
A quick and easy way to activate and configure your Raven to
connect to the TELUS cellular network is by using the
AceWare Setup Wizard.
Modem Doctor
Modem Doctor is a troubleshooting and diagnostics utility.
This utility will allow you to get a log file of the Raven activity
which you can then send to Sierra Wireless support, erase the
current configuration completely., and temporarily set the
Raven to a known configuration to aid in trouble shooting
(SOS mode).
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Figure 1-6: Modem Doctor
Modem Doctor USB
1. Open the ModemDoctorUSB.exe.
2. Select any one option.
Note: If you are using USB port as serial, then USB device is set to
“o” and if you are using the default option then the USB device is set
to “1”.
The available port is automatically detected. Passsword is the
fault password.
3. Press Erase. The modem will then reset.
Note: If you erase the fatory defaults will be restored. USBnet is the
factory default port.
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Figure 1-7: Modem Doctor: USB connection
Connecting to the TELUS
Network
The Raven uses TELUS as an ISP (Internet Service Provider) to
connect you to the Internet.
Steps of a connection:
1. When your Raven is powered on, it automatically searches
for cellular service using 1x.
2. Your Raven establishes a PPP (Point to Point Protocol or
“dial” up connection) link to the TELUS network, also
called registering on the network, and receives an IP
address.
3. When your Raven has received its IP address from TELUS,
a connection to the Internet or the cellular network is also
available for a computer or other device connected directly
to the Raven.
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Figure 1-8: Connecting to the Internet
The Raven will perform a one‐to‐one routing for all internet
traffic to and from the computer or other end device. One‐to‐
one means that your Raven will provide a connection for one
device to the Internet at a time. In Private Mode, the Raven will
provide NAT (Network Address Translation) for the computer
or other end device.
Note: The Raven does not provide advanced routing required by one-
to-many (several devices connected to one port). If you need to have
more than one device connected to the Internet through your Raven,
you will need to have a router connected to the modem. The modem
would provide the one-to-one connection to the router with the router
configured to provide a broader NAT service to the other devices
connected to it.
Dynamic vs. Static IP Addresses
There are two types of addresses on networks: dynamic and
static.
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Dynamic addresses are assigned on a “need to have” basis.
Your Raven might not always receive the same address
each time it connects with TELUS.
Static addresses are permanently assigned to a particular
account and will always be used whenever your Raven
connects to the Internet. The IP address will not be given
to anyone else.
Most ISPs (cellular included) use dynamic IP addresses rather
than static IP addresses since it allows them to reuse a smaller
number of IP addresses for a large number of customers. A
dynamic IP address is suitable for many common Internet
uses, such as web browsing, looking up data on another
computer system, or other client functions (such as data only
being sent out or only being received after an initial request).
Tip: If your account with TELUS includes a dynamic IP address and
you need a static IP, please consult your TELUS Representative for
more information about changing your account for static IP support.
If you need to contact your Raven, a device connected to the
Raven, or a host system using the Raven from the Internet, you
need to have a known IP (such as one which is static) or
domain name (an IP address which is converted by a DNS
server into a word based name). If you have a dynamic IP
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address for your 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 using TCP/
IP, the IP address given to your modem by TELUS cannot be a private
or internal IP address (such asspecial private network) unless you are
on the same network or inside that network’s firewall (such as with
frame relay).
1x Communication
CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) is the underlying
digital radio network technology used by many cellular
providers across the globe and is prevalent in North America.
1x provides a digital cellular telephony system and can
provide wireless Internet access at speeds between 60 and 80
kbps, with bursts up to 144 kbps.
Security
1x data transmissions are highly secure. Originally developed
based upon the “spread spectrum” pioneered by the US
Department of Defense, security in CDMA technologies is
obtained by spreading the digital information contained in a
particular signal of interest over multiple coded paths, over a
much greater bandwidth than the original signal.
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2: Specifications
Features and Benefits
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Embedded Intelligence
Low Power Consumption
Serial Port
Machine Protocols
Simple Integration with Legacy Equipment
Persistent Network Connectivity
Remote Management and Configuration
Class I Div 2 Certified
Te c h n o l o g y
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CDMA 1xRTT
CDMA IS‐95
Bands
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800 Mhz Cellular
1900 Mhz PCS
Environmental
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Operating Temperature:
· ‐30 to 70° Celsius
Storage Temperature:
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· ‐40 to 85° Celsius
Power Consumption: (@12V DC)
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Transmit/Receive (Typical/Max) 200/200 mA
Dormant 40 mA
Input Voltage 9 ‐ 28V DC
Standards/Approvals
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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‐hazardous
locations.
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Host Interfaces
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RS‐232: DB9 DCE (300‐230400 baud)
Antenna Connection:
· Cellular ‐ 50 Ohm TNC
Dimensions
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76mm x 25mm x 129mm
317 grams
Application Interfaces
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TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DHCP, HTTP, SNMP, SMTP, SMS, MSCI,
Binary, Modbus, and more
LED Indicators
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Channel
Link
Registration
RSSI
Transmission/Receive
Power
Interface Port Pin-Outs
Serial Port
5
9
< - > GND (Ground)
< - DTR Data Terminal Ready)
< - Rx (Receive)
- > Tx (Transmit)
- > DCD (Data Carrier Detect)
Unused
4
8
CTS (Clear to Send) < -
RTS (Request to Send) - >
3
2
1
7
6
DSR (Data to Send) < -
Figure 2-1: Serial Port Diagram: Female DB-9 DCE (not to scale)
Power Connector
Power (red)
Ground (black)
Figure 2-2: Power Connector (not to scale)
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3: Activating your Raven on the
TELUS Network
This chapter provides step‐by‐step directions for activating
your Raven on the TELUS cellular network.
Setup Wizard
You can find the Setup Wizard installation on the CD which
came with your Raven or on the Sierra Wireless website: http://
www.sierrawireless.com/support/AirLink/default.aspx.Use
only the Setup Wizard for TELUS for best results.
Note: The Setup Wizard
requires the Microsoft .NET
framework v. 1.1 and Microsoft
Windows 98, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or later. You can
obtain .NET from Microsoft: http:/
/www.microsoft.com.
Note: If you are setting modem for circuit switched mode, pelase test
your connection to ensure your network account has been set up
correctly.
1. Starting the Setup Wizard
a. Connect the Raven to your computer using a serial
cable.
b. Connect the power adapter and antenna to your
Raven.
c. Install the Setup Wizard by running TELUSSetup‐
Wizard.exe and follow the prompts.
d. Run the Setup Wizard from the Windows Start menu.
Start>All Programs>AirLink Communications>Setup
Wizard>Setup Wizard
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Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard
e. Click Next to start the Wizard process.
2. Connecting to the Modem
Selector USB/net connection
Note: If you want to use USB with the Setup Wizard you will need to
first install the driver, refer to Installing the USB driver section in this
Chapter.
Select Connected to a Serial Port, check Auto Detect Port Settings
or select the port from the drop down menu. Click Next.
Figure 3-2: Setup Wizard : Serial Connection
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Note: You cannot activate with serial and would need USB/net to use
set up wizard.
After the Setup Wizard connects to your Raven, the details for
your specific model will be displayed. If the incorrect model is
displayed, press the Reset Button on your Raven so the Wizard
can attempt to connect again. Click Next.
Figure 3-3: Setup Wizard : Connected
3. Selecting Tasks
After the Wizard detects your Raven, you will be offered a
menu of Setup tasks. Choose the tasks you need from those
displayed.
Note: Some tasks shown in the example here might not be available
for your Raven model.
Figure 3-4: Setup Wizard : Task Menu
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Update ALEOS Firmware: Check the Sierra Wireless
server for the latest ALEOS firmware.
Activate Modem: Configure your Raven to connect on the
TELUS network.
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Test Modem Setup: Verify your Raven is properly
configured and connecting on the TELUS network.
Setup a DUN Connection: Create a Dial‐Up Networking
entry for local connection. This part of the setup is only
needed if you will be using your Raven to connect directly
from a computer to the Internet or other network.
Click Next when you have selected your desired options.
Note: Based on your selections, you may not need to do all of the
following Wizard steps.
4. Optional:Update ALEOS
On occasion, Sierra Wireless releases updates to the firmware
for your modem. These updates can include new features as
well as bug fixes. To make sure your modem is at optimal
performance, it is recommended to Check for Updates and
Update Now if an update is found.
Note: While checking for ALEOS Firmware updates, the Setup
Wizard uses the Internet connection on your computer to connect to
the Sierra Wireless server. Your Raven is not connected to the
wireless network for this process.
Figure 3-5: ALEOS Update
Tip: You can download current ALEOS firmware from the Sierra
Wireless web site and install it separately.
Click Next when you are finished updating or if you choose
not to update.
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5. Activate Modem
The steps and data required to activate your Raven on the
TELUS network varies depending on the model. The Wizard is
designed to support older models as well as those currently
shipping.
To configure or provision your modem to work on the TELUS
network, you will need device activation information provided
by TELUS.
Fill in the requested information and click Next on each screen.
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MSL ‐ Master Subsidy Lock or Activation Code to unlock
the internal hardware of your Raven. This code is provided
by TELUS.
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Activation Code to unlock the internal hardware of your
Raven. This code is provided by TELUS.
Le code dʹactivation est le code requis pour saisir des
données dans le Raven.
Figure 3-6: Setup Wizard : Activation Code
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MDN ‐ The phone number of your cellular account.
MIN or MSID ‐ The identification number for your
cellular account.
Caution: Your MDN and MIN or MSID may be different. You need to
enter both numbers for activation to succeed.
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Figure 3-7: Setup Wizard MDN and MIN/MSID
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Static IP ‐ If you have a cellular account with a static IP
address, check this box if it is displayed.
Caution: If you do not have a static IP account and check the Static
IP box, you may not be able to activate your Raven or register on the
TELUS network.
The Wizard will check the signal strength of your Raven
(RSSI). Click Next to begin the activation process.
Note: The process may take a few minutes. Progress information will
display across the bottom.
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Figure 3-8: Setup Wizard : Signal Test
Tip:
6. Test Modem Setup
Your connection of your Raven to the Internet is tested using
the TELUS cellular network.
Figure 3-9: Setup Wizard: Connection Test
Green checks in the boxes indicate the tests were successful
and your Raven is functioning properly. At this point your
modem is configured and activated to work on the TELUS
network.
Note: These tests, depending on the strength of your signal, may take
a few minutes. Initially, while the tests are being performed, there may
be red Xs in the boxes. The Status line will give an indication of the
progress of the connection process.
If Test Modem Settings shows the status of your modem is
“Data Connection Failed ‐ Waiting for Retry”, “No Service”,
“No Carrier”, “Network Negotiation Failed”, “Network
Authentication Failed”, “Modem Not Registered”, or the Reg
Net light on the modem is not lit, double‐check your device
activation information and return to the Activate Modem step
to reconfigure your Raven.
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7. Optional: Setting up a DUN
Connection
Dial‐up Networking (DUN) allows a computer or other device
to use the serial port on a Raven to connect to the Internet or
private network just like an analog modem using a standard
phone line. The Setup Wizard will install a driver for the
Raven and set up the connection between your computer and
the Raven. You will need to have administrator access on the
computer for this section of the installation.
If you already have other modems installed on your computer,
they will be listed on the Sierra Wireless AirLink Modem
Installation screen. If you have other modems installed on your
computer using the same serial port, they may conflict. As
long as you do not intend to use them, you can Remove other
modems using this menu.
Figure 3-10: Setup Wizard : DUN driver
a. Select Install to begin adding the driver for the Raven
to your computer.
Figure 3-11: Setup Wizard : DUN settings
b. The COM port and speed should match the settings of
the Raven and where it will be connected (default
settings will be pre‐entered).
c. Select Next to begin the driver installation.
d. You will see a confirmation box from Microsoft
Windows to specify if you wish to install this driver on
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your computer. Select Continue Anyway to install the
driver.
e. When the driver is installed, you will return to the
Modem installation screen. The Raven should now be
listed (in addition to any other modem installed on
your computer).
f. Click Next to continue to install the DUN configu‐
ration.
Figure 3-12: Setup Wizard : DUN connections
If you already have a DUN connection installed for a different
modem, it will be listed on the Dial‐up Networking
Connection screen.
g. Select Add to create a new connection for the Raven.
Figure 3-13: Setup Wizard : DUN settings
h. From the drop down menu, select Sierra Wireless
modem.
i. The defaults for the phone number, user name and
password will already be entered.
j. Select Next to begin the install.
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Figure 3-14: Setup Wizard : DUN
At the completion of the DUN installation, you will return to
the Dial‐up Networking Connection screen. The AirLink
modem should now be listed as a connection.
Your modem is now ready to be used as a DUN device for any
applications on your computer needing a network connection.
If you have DUN installed for more than one modem, you will
need to specify in your application which DUN to use. Unless
it is the only DUN, your Raven may not be the one your
computer sees as a default.
Activating Using AT Commands
An alternate method to configure and activate your Raven is
by using AT commands sent directly to the modem with a
terminal application (refer to the troubleshooting section). This
method is recommended only in situations where the Setup
Wizard is not available and/or when the configuration for the
Raven is unusual.
Caution: It is not possible to activate the Raven using either
AceManager or AceNet.
1. Set telnet timeout in to 20 minutes.
AT*TELNETTIMEOUT=20
2. Save the telnet setting.
AT&W
3. Verify ALEOS has established communication to the
internal hardware.
ATI3
4. Enter the activation command appropriate for your type of
account. The SID and NID are optional and only required
if your account type uses them.
· If you have the same number for the MIN and MDN or
MSID:
AT*PROVISION=MSL,MDN[,SID,NID]
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· If you have the different numbers for the MIN and MDN
or MSID:
AT*PROVISION2=MSL,MDN,MIN/MSID[,SID,NID]
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4: Hardware Installation of the
Raven
Your Raven should be mounted in a position that allows easy
• Mounting
access for the cables so they are not bent, constricted, in close
proximity to high amperage, or exposed to extreme tempera‐
tures. The LEDs on the front panel should be visible for ease of
operational verification. You should ensure that there is
adequate airflow around the modem but that it is kept free
from direct exposure to the elements, such as sun, rain, dust,
etc.
In a mobile location, such as a car or truck, ensure the location
is secure both against abrupt movements of the vehicle and
from other items coming into contact with the modem.
Caution: The Raven is in a hardened case and designed for use in
industrial and extreme environments. However, unless you are using
cables expressly designed for such environments, they can fail if
exposed to the same conditions the Raven can withstand.
Power
Cellular
Serial
Figure 4-1: Raven Connectors
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Antennas selected should not exceed a maximum gain of 5 dBi
under standard installation configuration. In more complex
installations (such as those requiring long lengths of cable and/
or multiple connections), it’s imperative that the installer
follow maximum dBi gain guidelines in accordance with the
radio communications regulations of the Federal Communica‐
tions Commission (FCC), Industry Canada, or your country’s
regulatory body (if used outside the US).
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RSS‐102 (...Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 for Exposure of
Humans to RF Fields)
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RSS‐129 (800 MHz Dual‐Mode CDMA Cellular
Telephones) (Analogue & CDMA)
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RSS‐133 r1 (2 GHz Personal Communications)
http://www.industrycanada.ca.
Your Raven will work with most Dual‐Band PCS cellular
antennas with a TNC connector that works in the high and low
frequencies of the cellular technology of your modem. Connect
the primary antenna or primary RF cable directly to the
antenna connector on the back of the Raven.
Tip: When using a cable to an antenna placed away from the
modem, minimize the length of your cable. All gain from a more
advantageous antenna placement can be lost with a long cable to the
modem.
Connecting to Power
Your Raven can be used with either DC, available in most
automobiles, or 110 AC, standard US wall power, with the
appropriate power adapter. DC cables and AC adapters are
available as optional accessories in addition to the one
included with your Raven.
Note: When using a DC power
source (such as a car battery or
solar cell), Sierra Wireless
recommends placing a fuse (1-2
Amp) on the line close to the
power source to protect your
power source from possible
surges due to shorts or other line
issues.
The DC power cable positive lead should be connected to the
battery or power source positive terminal. The power cable
negative lead should be connected to the battery or power
source negative terminal.
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Connecting to a Computer or
other Device
Figure 4-2: Serial
The serial port of your Raven can be connected directly to most
computers or other devices using a standard straight through
cable. If you have a DCE device, you will need a null modem
or null modem cable.
Indicator Lights
When your Raven is connected to power and an antenna, there
is a specific pattern to the lights to indicate its operation mode.
Figure 4-3: Raven Indicator lights
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Chan (channel) ‐ Indicates the modem has acquired a
network channel.
Link ‐ Indicates a successful connection to the cellular
network.
Reg (registration) ‐ Indicates the Raven has acquired an IP
fromTELUS.
RSSI (signal level) ‐ Light shows the strength of the signal
and may be nearly solid (strong signal) or flashing (weaker
signal). A slow flash indicates a very weak signal.
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RSSI LED Ranges
RSSI/Signal LED Status
On Solid
Ranges of RSSI (dBm)
Equal to or stronger than -69
-70 to -79
Fast Blink
Normal blink
Slow Blink
-80 to -89
-90 to -99
Extinguished
Equal to or weaker than -100
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TxRx (transmit/receive) ‐ The light will flash as data is
transferred to and from the Raven‐E modem on the remote
network.
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Pwr (power) ‐ Indicates the power adapter is connected
and there is power getting to the Raven.
The Reset button performs the same function as
unplugging power from the modem and plugging it back
in. Reset will not alter any saved configuration settings.
Light Patterns
The LEDs on the front of the modem will respond in different
patterns to indicate modem states.
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Normal ‐ Each LED, mentioned above, lit as applicable.
Start up ‐ The LEDs will cycle from left to right.
PassThru mode ‐ The Chan, Reg, and Link LEDs will blink
in tandem. The Tx and Rx LEDs will blink when trans‐
mitting or receiving data.
Mounting
An optional accessory for your Raven is a mounting kit, which
includes a bracket. The bracket is designed to snugly cradle the
modem and hold it in place where you need it. You can use a
strap around the bracket and modem for extra security. The
bracket can be attached to a stationary location using #6 screws
with the mounting hole diameter approximately 0.150ʺ.
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Figure 4-4: Optional Mounting Bracket
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Figure 4-5: 100-170-1009 : Mounting Bracket for Raven
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Figure 4-6: 100-170-1006 : Mounting Bracket for Raven
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5: Configuring your Raven
With ALEOS as its “brain”, the Raven is a highly configurable
device, more than just a “dumb” modem.
To configure your Raven, you have two options. You can use
the configuration and management applications of the
AceWare suite or you can use a terminal emulator application
such as HyperTerminal, PuTTY, or many others.
Since the AceWare applications are designed for ease of use,
nearly all descriptions and screen shots of Raven configuration
in this guide and Application Notes are done with
AceManager. In addition to the various chapters in this guide
giving information and directions about using the features of
your Raven, the Configuration Commands appendix briefly
describes all the commands available. To get a more expanded
view of the other AceManager features, refer to the
AceManager Guide.
A full listing of all the configuration commands for you
Using AceManager
AceManager is a free utility and is available on the product CD
or can be downloaded from the Sierra Wireless America
website:http://www.sierrawireless.com/support/AirLink/
default.aspx.
Tip: AceManager is the same application as Wireless Ace. The
name was changed to fit better with its features.”
1. Start AceManager
Start > All Programs > AirLink Communications > AceManager
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Figure 5-1: AceManager
2. Connect to your Raven
a. Click the Connect button.
Figure 5-2: AceManager : Connect to Modem
b. Select a connection method:
· If you are connecting remotely, you can use UDP, TCP, or
SMS.
· If you are connecting locally with the modem connected
directly to your computer using a serial cable, you can
use PPP.
· If you are connecting locally with the modem connected
directly to your computer using an Ethernet cable, you
can use UDP, TCP, or Ethernet.
c. Enter the connection information.
· For UDP or TCP, if you are connecting locally, use the
*HOSTPEERIP of the modem to connect. The default for
the *HOSTPEERIP is 192.168.13.31.
· For SMS, enter the phone number of the modem and
select your wireless carrier.
· For PPP, select the COM port to which the modem is
connected.
d. Enter the password. The default password will be
entered for you.
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e. Select OK.
Figure 5-3: AceManager : Connected
3. Enter the configuration options
a. On the left side of AceManager is the Groups menu.
Select the appropriate group as needed or directed.
b. Enter your changes in the New Value column by typing
in the desired change or using the drop down menus.
c. The current configuration is shown in the Value
column.
Figure 5-4: AceManager : Changing values
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4. Write the changes to the modem
a. Click the Write button on the tool bar of AceManager.
b. Wait for the message “Write Successful” to appear in
the status bar.
Figure 5-5: AceManager : Write
Tip: Some configuration settings will require you to reset the modem
before they will take effect. You can reset the modem by using the
Reset button in AceManager or by using the reset button on the
modem. You can also reset the modem by cycling the power.
Using Templates
If you have a modem configuration that works well for your
needs, using AceManager, you can save that modem’s configu‐
ration as a template and then apply it to other Sierra Wireless
AirLink modems.
1. Creating the Template with
AceManager
a. Configure the “master” modem.
b. Click the Copy button on the tool bar to transfer all the
configured settings to the New Value column.
Figure 5-6: AceManager : Copy
c. Remove settings which are specific to your “master”
modem or verify settings are applicable to all your
modems.
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Note: Some of the configuration settings are specific to individual
modems. You do not want to have those settings in your saved
template otherwise the modems you configure with the template could
cease to work with the cellular or local network.
· Cellular Technology specific settings (the CDMA/EV‐DO
group)
· *MODEMNAME
· *HOSTPRIVIP
· *HOSTPEERIP
· *HOSTUID
· *HOSTPW
d. Click the Save button on the toolbar.
e. Type in a file name that is descriptive of the template
(so you can find it easily later) and save it to a location
on your computer.
Figure 5-7: AceManager : Save Template
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2. Applying a Template to one modem
with AceManager
You can use a template you created yourself, using the steps
above, or a template provided by your AirLink representative
or someone in your company who has set up a modem
template. The template you wish to apply must be saved to
your hard drive.
a. Load the template.
1. Connect to the modem you want to configure
using AceManager.
2. Click on the Load button on the toolbar.
Figure 5-8: AceManager : Load
3. Select the template you have saved (you may need
to change folders if you saved it to a different
location).
b. Verify the configuration settings.
Tip: After you load the template, it’s best to go back over the
AceManager groups to make sure all the settings are what you
require.
c. Click the Write button on the toolbar to write the
configuration to the modem. Wait for the “Write
Successful” message.
Figure 5-9: AceManager : Write
d. Reset the modem.
Caution: Many of the configuration settings will not take effect until
the modem has been reset.
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Tip: You can use common settings on one modem to configure those
same settings on another modem even of a different type. For
example, you can use the serial settings of a modem (such as
PinPoint X or Raven X) to configure the serial settings of a Raven.
Settings not applicable to the modem on which you are loading the
template, will be discarded.
3. Optional: Applying one template to
several modems simultaneously with
AceNet
AceNet allows you to connect to and monitor several modems
at the same time. For your convenience, you can also apply a
single template to selected modems simultaneously.
Connecting to the modems with AceNet is covered in the
AceNet User Guide.
Caution: When applying a template in AceNet, it is even more
important to make sure there are no non-general settings in the
template from the “master” modem.
Unlike AceManger, AceNet does not check the modem type
before applying the template. Settings not applicable, such as
a USB setting from a Raven XT template being applied to a
Raven X, are not read by the receiving modem. You will get a
ʺpartial successʺ status if all items in a template cannot be
applied by the receiving modem.
a. Select modems to configure with the template.
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Figure 5-10: AceNet : Selected modems
Tip: Click on the first with your mouse and, with the control button
held down, click the additional modem.
b. Select the Modem option in the tool bar and then select
Apply AceManager Template.
Figure 5-11: AceNet : Modem menu
c. Either type in the Template file name, or click browse
and select the template file you want to apply (you
may need to change folders).
Figure 5-12: AceNet : Template select
d. Set the Retry Interval and check if you want to have
the modems Reset when the template has been
applied.
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Using a Terminal Application
with AT Commands
You can access and configure your Raven using a terminal
application such as Microsoft HyperTerminal, PuTTY, or
similar. The following directions are for HyperTerminal which
is part of a standard installation of Windows XP.
Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTer‐
minal
Figure 5-13: HyperTerminal
1. Choose a name and icon for your
connection.
a. Choose a name for your connection, such as Raven or
Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions. The name and icon are
only for your own reference so you can find the
connection at a later date.
Tip: If you want to have a connection saved for both local and
remote, it is recommended the connection name reflect the
connection type, i.e. Raven local.
b. Select OK.
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2. Connect To
a. Select COM1, or the comport to which the modem is
connected, for the “Connect Using”.
Figure 5-14: Connect To
b. Type in 192.169.13.31 for Host Address.
c. Change the “Port Number” to 2332.
d. Select OK.
3. Port Settings (serial only)
a. Change or verify the settings:
· Bits per Second: 115200 (default)
· Data Bits: 8
· Parity: None
· Stop Bits: 1
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· Flow Control: Hardware.
Figure 5-15: Port Settings
Tip: If you have configured the Raven for settings different than the
defaults for Bits per Second, Data Bits, Parity, and/or Stop Bits, you
will need to use your changed settings.
b. Select OK.
4. Connected
Figure 5-16: HyperTerminal : connected
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a. Type AT and press Enter. You should get a reply of
“OK” or “0”.
b. To see what you are typing as you type it, you will
need to turn on the echo and verbose mode. Type
ATE1V1 and press Enter.
c. If you get a reply of “OK”, then you entered the
command successfully. If you get a reply of “0” or
“ERROR”, try entering the command again.
AT Commands
When using a terminal application, you will need to manually
type in each command.
•
For most commands, when you are entering them using a
terminal connection, you will need to preface the
command with AT (exceptions are noted), i.e. ATA which
is listed as A.
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Some commands have specific parameters while other
commands will take whatever you type.
Required variable parameters are denoted with italicized
text, example, Dn. The n is variable.
Acceptable parameters and/or specific formats are listed
with each command.
Most commands with parameters can be entered with ? to
read the current value (for example, AT&D? will respond
with “2” if the default has not been changed).
•
•
Optional parameters are denoted with square brackets [ ].
AT Commands are not case sensitive. A capital “E” is the
same as a lower‐case “e”.
•
When you are using a terminal connection, if you enter a
command which is recognized by the Raven, it will
respond with “OK”. If the command is not recognized, the
response will be “ERROR”.
•
Those commands applicable only to certain model
numbers of the Raven will be noted.
Caution: Symbols listed with commands, such as *, /, &, or ?, are
part of the command and must be included. Commands with symbols
other than * may require PassThru mode.
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6: Data Communication and Host
Modes
The Raven plays the part of a HOST when a computer or
another device is connected directly to its port and routes data
to/from the connected device to the cellular network.
Caution: The Raven moves data from one port to the cellular
network in a simple one-to-one routing. It does not employ a routing
table or any complicated routing protocol.
Tip: If you need to have one-to-many routing, you can connect the
Raven to a router. The router would provide the multiple routing and
the Raven would provide one-to-one for the router to the cellular
network and the Internet.
As the host, the Raven can use different communication
modes:
Basic Modes
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•
•
AT: The Raven accepts and responds to standard AT
commands.
PassThru: Direct connection to internal hardware (OEM
Module) of the Raven.
Telnet: The Raven auto‐answers TCP connections to allow
terminal emulation using remotely using the cellular
connection.
Tip: By default, the Raven is in AT Mode and allows AT Commands
to be entered via terminal connection (through the local port
connection) or remotely (through the cellular network). PassThru
Mode can only be exited by resetting the Raven. All serial modes are
entered by use of a startup mode command.
Serial Modes
•
PPP Mode: The Raven uses PPP to communicate with a
device or computer connected to the serial.
•
SLIP Mode: The Raven uses SLIP to communicate with a
device or computer connected to the serial.
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•
UDP and UDP PAD: Any data received on the serial port
is assembled into UDP packets and sent to the session’s
associated IP address and Port (described later). Any
responses received from the associated IP address and port
destined for the Device Port are unwrapped and sent out
the serial port.
TCP and TCP PAD: Any data received on the serial port is
packaged into TCP messages and sent to the associated
connection’s IP address and Port (described later). Any
data received from the TCP peer is unwrapped and sent
out the serial.
Data Communication
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Public and Private Modes: The method used by the Raven
to pass an IP address to a connected device.
•
Keepalive: How the Raven maintains its connection to the
cellular network.
Basic Modes
Start up Mode
The serial port of the Raven can be configured to enter any of
the modes automatically on power up (in most cases, this is
also after it has registered on the cellular network). This is
done by setting the Startup Mode Default to the desired mode.
If this setting is non‐zero, the modem will enter the specified
mode after 5 seconds. If you want to cancel this behavior, the
ATMD0 command can be used before the 5‐second time‐out
expires.
You can configure the Startup Mode in AceManager at part of
the UDP group.
Figure 6-1: AceManager : UDP - MD
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If the serial port of the Raven is in any mode other than AT or
PassThru, the AT command mode can be re‐entered by:
•
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Deactivating DTR (if &D2 or Ignore DTR, S211, is not set).
Issuing the +++ escape sequence (if Disable AT Escape,
DAE, is not set).
•
Resetting or Power cycling the modem.
Note: DTR needs to be asserted (S211=1 or &D0) by the host before
PPP Mode, SLIP Mode, UDP PAD Mode, or TCP PAD Mode can be
entered.
AT Mode
Using a terminal connection, AT commands are used to
configure the modem, command it to do something, or query a
setting. For a full listing of the AT commands, refer to the
appendix. AceManager is a graphical user interface for most
AT Commands.
•
AT commands must always be terminated by <CR> (ASCII
character 0x0D), a carriage return (pressing enter on the
keyboard). Some may also include a new line or line feed
<LF>.
•
If E=1 (Echo On), the AT command (including the termi‐
nating <carriage return) will be displayed (output) before
any responses.
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•
Two settings affect the format of AT command output: V
(Verbose) and Q (Quiet).
If Q=1 (Quiet On), no result codes are output whatsoever,
so there is no response generated by a (non query)
command.
•
If Q=0 (Quiet Off), result codes are output. The format of
this output is then affected by the Verbose setting.
If Quiet mode is off, the result code is affected as follows:
For V=1 (Verbose mode), the textual result code is sur‐
rounded by a carriage return and new line. Any AT
query response is also surrounded by a carriage return
and new line.
For V=0 (Terse mode), a numeric result code is output
with a single trailing carriage return (no new line is
output), while any AT query response is followed by a
carriage return and new line (there is no preceding
output).
•
For example, possible output to the AT command “AT ”
with carriage return (assuming quiet mode is not on) is:
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carriage return ‐ if V=0
carriage return and new line OK another carriage
return and new line ‐ if V=1
Note: These commands work for the port on which they are executed.
For example, if the user types ATE1 and then AT&W using a serial
port connection, it will set the serial port to Echo On.
PassThru Mode
In PassThru mode, the Raven does not behave normally, all
port communication is passed directly between the internal
hardware and the computer connected directly to the modem.
This mode can be used to configure hardware‐specific settings.
For example, provisioning, troubleshooting, communicating
with legacy equipment, etc.
Caution: ALEOS is disabled in PassThru Mode. You cannot use
most ALEOS specific commands while the modem is in PassThru
Mode. While in PassThru mode, you also cannot use AceManager to
connect with the PinPoint.
Issuing the “AT\APASSTHRU” from a terminal emulation
enters this mode. The modem responds with OK, at which
point a direct connection to the internal hardware is estab‐
lished. You can also configure the modem to enter PassThru
mode on start up using MD.
Tip: PassThru can only be exited by resetting or power-cycling the
modem. This mode cannot be entered via a remote Telnet session.
You can configure a string of AT commands to be sent to the
Raven when it enters PassThru and other PassThru settings.
Figure 6-2: AceManager : PassThru
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PassThru Mode allows only specific AT commands. Some
ALEOS commands will be unavailable when the Raven is in
PassThru mode. The commands usable also depend heavily on
the modem model number (found on the label on the top of
the Raven).
Note: Some internal hardware requires upwards of 20 seconds
before AT commands can be entered, so be patient if there seems to
be no response to AT commands.
Te l n e t M o d e
In AceManager you can configure Telnet operation.
Figure 6-3: AceManager : S0
If you need to change the port for Telnet (for example, you
have the default port blocked on your firewall), the option is
on the Other tab. The default telnet port is 2332. You can also
change the Telnet timeout, if the connection is idle, default 2
minutes.
Figure 6-4: AceManager : Other - *TPORT, *TELNETTIMEOUT.
Serial Modes
PPP
In PPP mode, the Raven acts as a PPP server, providing an IP
address, and DNS servers (if available) to the connected device
or computer.
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PPP mode is entered from the AT mode by using any of the
following commands:
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AT\APPP
ATDT10.0.0.1
ATDT10001
ATD#19788 or #777 *99***1#
CLIENT
In response to any of the preceding commands, the Raven will
respond with CONNECT a carriage return and new line and is
ready for the host to begin PPP negotiations. The IP received
by the host in the resulting negotiation will either be a private
(non‐routable) IP address or a public (network‐routable) IP
address provided by the network, depending on the settings of
*HOSTPRIVMODE. If *HOSTPRIVMODE=1, the value of
the private IP address can be determined beforehand by
querying S110. The private IP address to be used can be
defined with the command AT*HOSTPRIVIP=192.168.100.33,
substituting the desired IP address.
Figure 6-5: AceManager : PPP/Ethernet
Using a private IP insulates the PPP client from changes in IP
addresses of the underlying network. The will perform basic
NAT‐like address translation on all packets.
If a public IP address is being used, any changes in the IP (as
determined by the wireless network) will result in the PPP link
to the host being disconnected, requiring the host to reinitiate
it. The public IP is passed to the host in the PPP negotiations,
so when the network forces a change, the modem has to force
the host to renegotiate the PPP link to make this happen.
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SLIP
SLIP mode is entered be using the “AT\ASLIP” command. As
in PPP Mode, the IP address that the host assumes is affected
by the setting of *HOSTPRIVMODE. SLIP does not negotiate
the IP address with the connected device or computer, so
before making a SLIP connection, the SLIP driver on that
device or computer must be configured to use the IP address
specified by querying S110.
UDP and UDP Pad
When the modem is in UDP PAD (Packet Assembly and Disas‐
sembly) Mode, all characters received on the serial port are
assembled into UDP packets and sent to the remote IP
address/port or the Raven, and any packets received from the
same IP/port‐destined for the device port of Raven (see
*DPORT)‐‐are disassembled and dumped onto the serial line.
A UDP session is initiated by one of the following events:
•
Using the Dial UDP (DP) AT command (example,
ATDP192.168.3.23/3456).
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Setting the Startup Mode Default (MD) to 3 (UDP) so that
a UDP session is entered automatically when the modem
registers onto the network. Serial data will be sent to the
IP/port specified in S53.
Incoming UDP packets will be processed out the serial port if
•
•
UDP auto answer is enabled (S82=2);
The destination IP address matches that in S53 (if Friends
Mode is enabled, the IP address also needs to be present
on the Friends List);
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Or allow any IP is set (AIP=1);
The modem is in AT mode (not in a current UDP or TCP
session).
UDP packet assembly is affected by the values of S50 (PAD
Forwarding Time‐out) and S51 (PAD Forwarding Character).
Data received in the serial buffer will be transmitted when the
idle inter‐character time‐out specified in S50 (in tenths of
seconds) occurs or when a character is received that matches
S51 (if non‐zero).
UDP Auto Answer
UDP auto answer (previously called UDP half‐open) is set
with S82=2. When set, the Raven will automatically establish a
UDP session to the source IP address and port of the UDP
packet received. The Raven will remain “locked” to this one
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remote IP/port until no data is sent or received for the time
interval defined in the UDP auto answer time‐out (S83).
During this session, packets from other IP/port addresses will
be rejected, unless *UALL is set. Whether or not an incoming
packet will cause the modem to enter a UDP session is always
dependent on the S53 and AIP settings.
The Normal UDP Mode (MD3) can be combined with UDP
auto answer to cause the incoming serial data to be sent in
UDP packets (instead of being treated as AT commands), while
allowing sessions to be established from different UDP
sources. A UDP session will be initiated either by incoming
serial data or by an incoming UDP packet. The session, started
by either method, will be terminated when no data has been
sent or received for the S82 period. Once the session termi‐
nates, another may be initiated by either means.
When idle, after the time‐out has occurred, the modem is in AT
command mode on the serial port, and any valid AT command
may be entered during this time.
Tip: It is best to ensure the idle time-outs for TCP and UDP are never
0 if you're going to be using auto-answer, or either PAD mode. In
those circumstances, you will want the modem to close the socket if
the connection goes idle for too long, particularly if the other side
doesn’t normally close the connection.
When the session is initiated by serial data, the new session
will be established using the destination address specified in
S53. The S53 setting can be changed if the connect to last UDP
setting (*UDPLAST=1) is set. The address in S53 will be
updated to reflect the address of the last session initiated by an
incoming UDP packet. So that when new data is received over
the host serial port while in the idle state, a session will be re‐
established with the last address. (This behavior is the same as
the previous Hybrid2 (MD6) mode).
Tip: TCP auto answer (S0) may also be set simultaneously with UDP
auto answer. Then, when in the idle state, the modem will accept
either a TCP or UDP incoming packet, and enter a TCP or UDP
session as appropriate.
Reliable UDP
Reliable UDP adds a simple protocol on top of UDP to provide
reliable delivery of data. When data is received from the host
serial port, a 2 byte header is added to the data, containing a
message type and a sequence number. The Raven will continue
to send this data (buffering any received data in the meantime)
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until it receives an acknowledgement with this sequence
number. If an acknowledgement is not received within the
time‐out period (specified in S7), the data will be retrans‐
mitted. This will continue until an acknowledgement is
received or the modem is reset. Likewise any UDP packets
received by the Raven are expected to have this simple header.
The Raven will issue an acknowledgement for any valid
packets which are received.
To configure the Raven for a normal UDP session, you need to
set the Startup Mode Default to 73 (ATMD73). If you are using
two modems, configure the Destination IP and Port in each to
point to each other. Serial data will then be sent reliably
between the two.
Caution: Although it adds reliability, the simple implementation of the
Reliable UDP mode in the does not check for duplicate packets.
UDP Multicast Mode
UDP Multicast mode results in any data received from the host
serial port being sent to all the clients in the address list. The
remote port number is taken from S53. To avoid flooding the
network, the packets are sent to each client with a 20ms pause
in between. The receipt of UDP packets works as in normal
UDP mode (i.e. bound by the value S53 and/or AIP). Since it
may take a while to transmit the data to all hosts (especially if
all 20 Modbus entries are used and name resolutions are
required), new data received from the host port is buffered
until current transmissions to all hosts are finished.
Enter the list of target IPs in the address list (ADDR LIST). The
index numbers in the list arenʹt used. Configure for a normal
UDP session. Set the Startup Mode Default to 83 (ATMD83).
Configure the Destination port to match the device port of the
remote modems.
TCP and TCP Pad
When the Raven is in a TCP session, all characters received on
the serial port are assembled into TCP packets and sent to the
modeʹs remote IP address/port, and any packets received from
the remote end of the TCP connection are disassembled and
dumped onto the serial line.
A TCP connection is established by one of the following
methods:
•
Using the Dial TCP (DT) AT command. For example,
ATDT192.168.3.23/3456.
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TCP auto answer is enabled (S1), a TCP connection request
is received, and the modem is not in a data session.
Data is received on the serial port and
· The Startup Mode Default (MD) is 4 (auto TCP)
· The remote TCP destination, as defined in S53, success‐
fully responds to the TCP connection request.
The value of S7 (TCP Connection Time‐out) specifies the
number of seconds to wait, after initiating a TCP connection
attempt, for a successful connection to be established. If the
connection has not been successfully established before the
time‐out occurs, ERROR/BUSY is returned.
TCP packet assembly is affected by the values of S50 (PAD
Forwarding Time‐out) and S51 (PAD Forwarding Character).
Data received in the serial buffer will be transmitted when the
idle inter‐character time‐out specified in S50 (in tenths of
seconds) occurs or when a character is received that matches
S51 (if non‐zero).
The TCP session will be terminated if no data is transmitted or
received for the time interval specified in TCPT and TCPS.
TCPT is the number of minutes (TCPS=0) or seconds (TCPS=1)
used for this idle time‐out.
Caution: TCPT should never be 0 when using the TCP mode. A
broken TCP session can result in the modem being left with a TCP
half-open connection that can only be terminated with a reset.
TCP Auto Answer
TCP auto answer (S0=1|2) also allows a TCP connection
request to be “answered” when the modem is idle, not in a
data session. The TCP connection requestʹs destination port
has to match the modemʹs device port.
Note: UDP auto answer may also be set simultaneously with TCP
auto answer. Then, when in the idle state, the modem will accept
either a TCP connection request or UDP incoming packet, and enter a
TCP or UDP session as appropriate.
Hybrid Modes
Hybrid modes are supported mainly for legacy implementa‐
tions. Some previous hybrid modes (MD=5, 6) are no longer
implemented as special, unique modes. Now that UDP auto
answer (UDP Half‐open, S82=2) can be enabled in conjunction
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with UDP PAD mode (MD3), effectively this is the same as
MD5 and MD6 previously accomplished. Setting MD5 and
MD6 are still supported, but not recommended.
AT Command
Hybrid Mod Hybrid Mode2
(MD5) (MD6)
3
2
1
0
3
2
1
1
MD
S82
S0
*UDPLAST
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Data Communication
Note: The Raven forwards
messages to and from the
cellular network for only ONE
device per port. The Raven is a
one-to-one gateway and does
not have advanced routing
features required to do one-to-
many routing.
The primary purpose of the Raven is to forward data from a
single device connected to one of the ports to the cellular
network and, ultimately, under most circumstances, to the
Internet in a one‐to‐one gateway configuration.
When the Raven obtains its IP address from TELUS, it also
obtains the network routing information necessary to forward
messages to their routers which can then forward on from
there. The Raven then acts as a router for the device connected
to it, forwarding to or from the cellular network.
Public and Private Mode
In Public Mode, the Raven will pass the IP address assigned by
the cellular network to the device connected to its port. Public
Mode is the default mode for the Raven.
If you need more control over which gateway address, device
address, and netmask that is given out by the internal DHCP
server, you can use the private host mode, *HOSTPRIVMODE,
and set the internal network IP addresses. The Raven will use
NAT to forward packets to the end device.
Tip: When using Public mode, Sierra Wireless recommends
connecting the modem directly to the computer or other end device.
Using a hub or switch may prevent the Raven from updating the IP
address of the end device when an IP address is received from the
cellular network.
In AceManager, the Private mode settings are part of the PPP/
Ethernet group.
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Figure 6-6: AceManager : PPP/Ethernet
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*HOSTPRIVMODE ‐ Set to 1 to enable the explicit IP
addresses.
*HOSTPRIVIP ‐ Set to the IP address you want the Raven
to give to your device.
*HOSTPEERIP ‐ Set to the IP address you want for the
Raven.
*HOSTNETMASK ‐ Set to the subnetmask, generally
255.255.255.0.
Tip: If you are using Private Mode (*HOSTPRIVMODE=1), you will
need to make sure that *HOSTPRIVIP and *HOSTPEERIP are on the
same subnet. If the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, it is safe to use
192.168.x.y for each as long as the x is the same number (0 in the
example screen shot above) and the y is different (1 and 2 in the
example) and between 0 and 254.
Keepalive
Keepalive is used to test the connection to the cellular network
by pinging an IP address after a specified period of inactivity.
Keepalive is only recommended for users who have a remote
terminated modem that infrequently communicates to the
network or if you have experienced issues over time where the
modem can no longer be reached remotely.
When Keepalive pings the IP address, an acknowledgement
indicates there is an active connection to the network. If the
Raven does not receive a response from the IP address, it will
make additional attempts according to a backoff algorithm
before determining the Internet connection is not functioning
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properly. If it determines the connection is not functioning, the
modem will then attempt to reconnect to TELUS to reestablish
IP connectivity.
Configuring Keepalive
In AceManager, the Keepalive settings are part of the Other
group.
Figure 6-7: AceManager : Other
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*IPPING sets the interval, in minutes, you want Keepalive
to test the network connection. To disable Keepalive, set
*IPPING to 0 (default setting).
Note: 15 minutes is the minimum time which can be set for Keepalive.
If you set *IPPING for a value less than the minimum, the minimum
value will be set.
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*IPPINGADDR sets the IP address you want to use for the
connection test.
Caution: If *IPPINGADDR is left blank or is set to an invalid IP
address (example, an IP which is unreachable or one which is not a
valid IP address), modem performance will be adversely affected.
Data usage using Keepalive
Keepalive is an optional feature. If you frequently pass data
with your modem, you most likely do not need to have
Keepalive enabled. When using Keepalive, be aware that a
ping moves approximately 66 bytes of data over the network
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and is billable by TELUS. The following *IPPING settings will
incur approximate monthly data usage in addition to any other
data usage:
*IPPING
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
120 minutes
Estimated Usage
400k / month
200k / month
100k / month
50k / month
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7: IP Manager
If you have a fleet of Sierra Wireless AirLink modems or even
if you only have one, it can be difficult to keep track of the
current IP addresses, especially if the addresses aren’t static
but change every time the modems connect to Provider. If you
need to connect to a modem, or the device behind it, it is so
much easier when you have a domain name
(car54.mydomain.com, where are you?).
Reasons to contact the modem and/or the connected
device:
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Requesting a location update from a delivery truck.
Contacting a surveillance camera to download logs or
survey a specific area.
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An oil derek that needs to be triggered to begin pumping.
Sending text to be displayed by a road sign.
Updating the songs to be played on a juke box.
Updating advertisements to be displayed in a cab.
Remote access to a computer, a PLC, an RTU, or other
system.
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Monitoring and troubleshooting the status of the modem
itself without needing to bring it in or go out to it.
A dynamic IP address is suitable for many Internet activities
such as web browsing, looking up data on another computer
system, data only being sent out, or data only being received
after an initial request (also called Mobile Originated).
However, if you need to contact Raven directly, a device
connected to the modem, or a host system using your Raven
(also called Mobile Terminated), a dynamic IP won’t give you a
reliable address to contact (since it may have changed since the
last time it was assigned).
Domain names are often only connected to static IP addresses
because of the way most domain name (DNS) servers are set‐
up. Dynamic DNS servers require notification of IP Address
changes so they can update their DNS records and link a
dynamic IP address to the correct name.
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Dynamic IP addresses are granted only when your Raven
is connected and can change each time the modem recon‐
nects to the network.
Static IP addresses are granted the same address every
time your Raven is connected and are not in use when
your modem is not connected.
Since many cellular providers, like wire‐based ISPs, do not
offer static IP addresses or static address accounts cost a
premium vs. dynamic accounts, Sierra Wireless AirLink
Solutions developed IP Manager to work with a Dynamic DNS
server to receive notification from Sierra Wireless AirLink
modems to translate the modem’s dynamic IP address to a
fully qualified domain name. Thus, you can contact your
Raven directly from the Internet using a domain name.
Understanding Domain Names
A domain name is a name of a server or device on the Internet
which is associated with an IP address. Similar to how the
street address of your house is one way to contact you and
your phone number is another, both the IP address and the
domain name can be used to contact a server or device on the
Internet. While contacting you at your house address or with
your phone number employ different methods, using a
domain name instead of the IP address actually uses the same
method, just a word based name is commonly easier to
remember for most people than a string of numbers.
Understanding the parts of a domain name can help to under‐
stand how IP Manager works and what you need to be able to
configure the modem. A fully qualified domain name (FQDN)
generally has several parts.
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Top Level Domain (TLD): The TLD is the ending suffix for
a domain name (.com, .net, .org, etc.)
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Country Code Top Level Domain (ccTLD): This suffix is
often used after the TLD for most countries except the US
(.ca, .uk, .au, etc.)
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Domain name: This is the name registered with ICANN
(Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)
or the registry for a the country of the ccTLD (i.e. if a
domain is part of the .ca TLD, it would be registered with
the Canadian domain registry). It is necessary to have a
name registered before it can be used.
Sub‐domain or server name: A domain name can have
many sub‐domain or server names associated with it. Sub‐
domains need to be registered with the domain, but do not
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need to be registered with ICANN or any other registry. It
is the responsibility of a domain to keep track of its own
subs.
car54.mydomain.com
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.com is the TLD
mydomain is the domain (usually noted as mydomain.com
since the domain is specific to the TLD)
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car54 is the subdomain or server name associated with the
device, computer, or modem registered with
mydomain.com
car54.mydomain.com.ca
This would be the same as above, but with the addition of the
country code. In this example, the country code (.ca) is for
Canada.
Tip: A URL (Universal Resource Locator) is different from a domain
name in that it also indicates information on the protocol used by a
web browser to contact that address, such as http://
www.sierrawireless.com. www.sierrawireless.com is a fully qualified
domain name, but the http://, the protocol identifier, is what makes the
whole thing a URL.
Dynamic Names
When an IP address is not expected to change, the DNS server
can indicate to all queries that the address can be cached and
not looked up for a long period of time. Dynamic DNS servers,
conversely, have a short caching period for the domain infor‐
mation to prevent other Internet sites or queries from using the
old information. Since the IP address of a modem with a
dynamic account can change frequently, if the old information
was used (such as with a DNS server which indicates the
address can be cached for a long period of time) when the IP
address changed, the domain would no longer point to the
new and correct IP address of the modem.
If your Raven is configured for Dynamic IP, when it first
connects to the Internet, it sends a IP change notification to IP
Manager. IP Manger will acknowledge the change and update
the Dynamic DNS server. The new IP address will then be the
address for your modem’s configured name.
Once your modem’s IP address has been updated in IP
Manager, it can be contacted via name. If the IP address is
needed, you can use the domain name to determine the IP
address.
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Note: The fully qualified domain name of your Raven will be a
subdomain of the domain used by the IP Manager server.
Using IP Manager with your
Raven
To allow your Sierra Wireless AirLink modem to be addressed
by name, the modem needs to have a minimum of three
elements configured. You can also configure a second dynamic
server as a backup, secondary, or alternate server.
In AceManager, select Dynamic IP.
Figure 7-1: AceManager: Dynamic IP
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*MODEMNAME : The name you want for the modem.
There are some restrictions listed below for the modem
name.
*DOMAIN : The domain name to be used by the modem.
This is the domain name of the server configured for
*IPMANAGER1.
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*IPMANAGER1 : The IP address or domain name of the
dynamic DNS server which is running IP Manager.
*IPMANAGER2 : The secondary server for the domain.
While it is optional to have two servers configured, it is
highly recommended.
Tip: You can use a domain name instead of the IP address for your
IP Manager servers if you have DNS set up in your Raven.
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*IPMGRUPDATE1 and *IPMGRUPDATE2: How often,
in minutes, you want the address sent to IP Manager. If
this is set to zero, the modem will only send an update if
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the IP address changes (example, if your Raven is reset or
is assigned a different IP address).
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*IPMGRKEY1 and *IPMGRKEY2: User defined password
key which is used instead of AirLink secret key when
using an IP Manager server other than the one provided
by Sierra Wireless.
Restrictions for Modem Name
For the Modem Name, you should use something which is
unique but also easy to remember. Your company name or the
intended function of the modem are recommended. If you
have more than one modem and want to name them the same,
you can append a number for each. Since it is an Internet
domain name, there are some restrictions for the name.
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Must begin with a letter or number
Can include a hyphen (‐)
Cannot contain spaces
Must be no longer than 20 characters total
Data Usage for IP Manager Server
Updates
The IP Manager update is a small packet sent to the server
with a response sent back to the modem. If you have
*IPMGRUPDATE1 or *IPMGRUPDATE2 set to any number
but zero, the modem will send the update not only when it
receives a new IP address but at the time interval as well. The
data traffic could be billed by your carrier.
Each update is a total of 68 bytes from the modem with a 50
byte total response from the server for a round trip update of
118 bytes.
interval
(minutes)
total bytes per
day (24 hours)
10
30
16992 bytes
5664 bytes
2832 bytes
339.84 bytes
60
500
Eairlink.com
As a service, Sierra Wireless maintains a IP Manager servers
which can be used for any AirLink modem.
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Note: The IP Manager service
from Sierra Wireless is currently
not a guaranteed service though
every effort is made to keep it
operational 24/7.
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*DOMAIN : eairlink.com
*IPMANAGER1 : edns2.eairlink.com
*IPMANAGER2 : eairlink.com
Tip: When using the IP Manager service offered by Sierra Wireless,
since there are many modems using the service, it is even more
imperative to have a unique name for your modem.
Understanding DNS
The Raven has the ability to query DNS servers in order to
translate domain names into IP addresses. This allows you to
use domain names in place of IP addresses for most of the
configuration options requiring IP addresses. This is important
if your Raven will need to contact another modem or other
device that has a domain name but an unknown or dynamic IP
address (such as another remote Raven using IP Manager).
Configuring DNS
Generally, when your Raven receives its IP address from
Provider as part of the connection process, it will also receive
the DNS servers to use for resolving (or translating) names to
IP addresses which it will automatically configure in the
modem settings. Unless your Raven will be used on a network
with other modems or devices which have names internal to
the local network or frequently changing IP addresses, the
DNS servers provided by Provider should be all you need.
If the Raven will be communicating with a device that has a
domain name but changes its IP address frequently (such as
another AirLink modem using IP Manager) or is on a network
where devices are accessed by names rather than IP addresses,
you will want to put in an alternate DNS (*DNSUSER) where
that domain is updated, such as the IP Manager server the
remote modem is using or the listing of IP addresses to names
is kept.
If you need to manually configure DNS, in AceManager, select
DNS.
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Figure 7-2: AceManager: DNS
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*DNS1 and *DNS2 ‐ The primary and secondary DNS
servers set by Provider when your Raven gets its IP
address.
*DNSUSER ‐ Set this, if desired, to an additional DNS
server to query first before the primary or secondary (just
as a hosts file is queried first on a computer). If *DNSUSER
is set to 0.0.0.0, it will be ignored.
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*DNSUPDATE ‐ This command sets how often you want
DNS Updates to be requested. Otherwise the Raven will
only send updates when it is reset, powered up, or the IP
address is granted by network changes.
The “PPP-Peer” Domain Name
The Raven uses the unqualified domain name of “ppp‐peer”
when it is in PPP or SLIP address mode to resolve the address
of the device or computer connected via PPP or SLIP address.
If the Raven is not in PPP or SLIP address mode, “ppp‐peer”
will resolve to 0.0.0.0.
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8: Configuring Modbus/BSAP
The Raven supports Modbus ASCII, Modbus RTU, BSAP, and
can also emulate other protocols like DF1 or others using its
Modbus Variable feature.
Modbus Overview
The Modbus Protocol, developed by Modicon in 1979,
provides for client‐server (also referred to as master‐slave)
communications between intelligent devices. As a de facto
standard, it is the most widely used network protocol in the
industrial manufacturing environment to transfer discrete/
analog I/O and register data between control devices. Modbus,
BSAP, and other Modbus variations are often used in
conjunction with telemetry devices.
Tip: This section is just a brief overview of Modbus. For more infor-
mation, refer to your Modbus equipment distributor or manufacturer or
http://www.modbus.org.
Te l e m e t r y
Telemetry is an automated communications process by which
data is collected from instruments located at remote or inacces‐
sible points and transmitted to receiving equipment for
measurement, monitoring, display, and recording. Trans‐
mission of the information may be over physical pairs of wires,
telecommunication circuits, radios or satellite.
Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)
Modbus was originally designed to be used in a radio
environment where packets are broadcast from a central
station (also called master or host) to a group of remote units.
Each remote unit, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), has a
hexidecimal identification number (ID). The first part of the
broadcast packet contains an RTU ID which corresponds to the
ID of one of the remote units. The Modbus host looks for the
ID and sends to only the unit with the matching ID. The RTU
would then reply back to the central station.
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The RTU connects to physical equipment such as switches,
pumps, and other devices and monitors and controls these
devices. The RTU can be part of a network set up for Super‐
visory Control and Data Acquisition.
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) describes
solutions across a large variety of industries and is used in
industrial and engineering applications to monitor and control
distributed systems from a master location. SCADA encom‐
passes multiple RTUs, a central control room with a host
computer (or network), and some sort of communication infra‐
structure.
SCADA allows for “supervisory” control of remote devices as
well as acquiring data from the remote locations. Program‐
mable Logic Controllers allow for a higher degree of
automated SCADA.
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a small industrial
computer which generally monitors several connected sensor
inputs and controls attached devices (motor starters, solenoids,
pilot lights/displays, speed drives, valves, etc.) according to a
user‐created program stored in its memory. Containing inputs
and outputs similar to an RTU, PLCs are frequently used for
typical relay control, sophisticated motion control, process
control, Distributed Control System and complex networking.
Modbus TCP/IP
Modbus TCP/IP simply takes the Modbus instruction set and
wraps TCP/IP around it. Since TCP/IP is the communications
standard for the Internet and most networked computers, this
provides a simpler installation. Modbus TCP/IP uses standard
Ethernet equipment.
Raven Modbus on UDP
When Sierra Wireless AirLink modems are used in place of
radios, a Raven is connected to the central station (host) and
aRaven is connected to each remote unit. When the Raven is
configured for Modbus with UDP, the Raven connected to the
host can store a list of IP addresses or names with matching
IDs. When the host at the central station sends serial data as a
poll request, the Raven at the host matches the RTU ID to a
corresponding IP of a Raven at a remote unit. A UDP packet is
assembled encapsulating the RTU ID and serial data trans‐
mitted from the host. The UDP packet is then transmitted to
the specific Raven at the remote unit matching the RTU ID.
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The remote Raven then disassembles the packet before trans‐
mitting the RTU ID and serial data to the remote unit. The
remote units operate in normal UDP mode and their data is
sent to the host via the remote Raven and host Raven.
Configuring the Raven at the
Polling Host for Modbus on
UDP
This section covers a Polling Host with standard Modbus,
variations may need additional AT commands.
1. Configure the listening/device ports
In AceManager, select Misc in the side menu.
Figure 8-1: AceManager: Misc
The destination port for the modem at the host needs to match
the device port (*DPORT) in use on all the modems at the
remote sites. For example, if the remote modem’s device port
(*DPORT) is “12345”, then the Modbus host modemʹs S53
destination port should be set to “12345”.
Take note of (or set) the Device Port setting in *DPORT to
configure the destination port on the remote modems.
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2. Configure the default mode for start-up.
In AceManager, select UDP in the side menu. Select the appro‐
priate MD mode from the drop down menu.
Figure 8-2: AceManager: UDP - MD
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MD13: Modbus ASCII
MD23 : Modbus RTU (Binary)
MD33: BSAP
MD63: Variable Modbus ‐ individual parameters are set
up manually.
3. Configure IP addresses for the Modbus
IDs.
The last step of configuring the modem at the host is setting
the IDs to their specific IPs. In AceManager, select the menu
option Addr List.
Figure 8-3: AceManager: Addr List.
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Addresses can be entered in decimal or hex. AceManager will
translate hex entries into decimal. The number before the “=” is
ID, the number after is the IP address. There can be a total of
100 remote ID/Local addresses entered into the modem.
When using AT commands via telnet or direct serial
connection, use ATMLIST for decimal IDs and ATMLISTX for
hexidecimal. For example, if the ID is 27 and the IP is
123.123.123.124, you would enter it as
ATMLIST27=123.123.123.124 or ATMLISTX1B=123.123.123.124.
4. Optional: Dynamic IP Address
If you do not have a static IP, the host modem should be
configured to report its current IP to a Dynamic DNS (DDNS)
server with IP Manager.
In the Host modem’s configuration, instead of IP address for
the Addr List (ATMLIST or ATMLISTX), substitute a single
unique name for each modem, i.e. remote1, remote2, etc.
When you configure IP Manager for the host modem, make
note of your modem name and domain setting in AceManager
in the menu selection Dynamic IP to be used with the remote
modems.
Figure 8-4: AceManager: Dynamic IP
With names instead of IP addresses for the Address List, the
host modem will query the DNS server for the current IP
address assigned to the specific name of a remote modem to
send a message corresponding to the ID.
When you use names instead of IP addresses, to ensure your
modems are updated quickly with the correct IP addresses for
the names, you will want to set the DNS settings as well. In
AceManager, select DNS.
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Figure 8-5: AceManager: DNS
Configure *DNSUSER to the same IP address as the IP
Manager (*IPMANAGER1). If your modems have dynamic IP
addresses and not static (the IP address can change when it is
powered up), configure *DNSUPDATE to a low interval to
allow frequent updates.
Configuring the Remote Ravens
for Modbus with UDP
This section covers standard Modbus settings for the Raven at
the remote unit, variations may need additional commands.
1. Configure the ports
In AceManager, select Misc in the side menu.
Figure 8-6: AceManager: Misc
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The destination port for the modem at the host needs to match
the device port in use on all the modems at the remote sites.
For example, if the remote modem’s device port (see below) is
“12345”, then the Modbus host modem’s S53 destination port
should be set to “12345”.
Set the destination port (S53) to match the device port of the
host modem (*DPORT). Make sure the device port of the
remote modem (*DPORT) matches the destination port of the
host modem (S53).
2. Configure IP addresses for the host.
If the Host modem has a static IP address, enter it in the Desti‐
nation Address for S53.
Note: With a name instead of
IPs for the host modem, the
remote modems will query the
DNS server for the current IP
assigned to the host modem
before sending data back to the
host.
If the modem at the host has a dynamic IP and is using IP
Manager, instead of an IP address for S53, specify the name of
the host modem (*MODEMNAME). If the remote modems are
using a different DDNS than the host modem, you will need to
specify the fully qualified domain name
(*MODEMNAME+*DOMAIN).
Note: Setting the Host modem IP address as the S53 Destination
Address provides a low level security. The modem will not forward
UDP traffic unless the source IP/port matches what is in S53.
However, if you set *AIP=1, the modem will forward UDP traffic from
any source IP address as long as it is accessing the modem on the
configured *DPORT.
3. Configure the default mode for start-up.
Each modem at the remote locations will need to be configured
to communicate with the modem at the host. In AceManager,
select UDP in the side menu.
Figure 8-7: AceManager: UDP
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a. Enable S82, UDP auto answer.
b. Set S83 to the idle time‐out applicable to your appli‐
cation, commonly 20.
4. Configure other RTU settings.
Other parameters may need to be changed, but this is
dependent on the RTU type being used. As a minimum, this
typically involves setting the proper serial settings to match
your RTU.
5. Optional: Dynamic IP Address
If you do not have a static IP, the host modem should be
configured to report its current IP to a Dynamic DNS (DDNS)
server with IP Manager.
You will need to match the name of the modem to the names
specified in the host modem’s MLIST or MLISTX for the
connected RTU.
When you configure IP Manager for the host modem, make
note of your modem name and domain setting in AceManager
in the menu selection Dynamic IP to be used with the remote
modems.
Figure 8-8: AceManager: Dynamic IP
When you use names instead of IP addresses, to ensure your
modems are updated quickly with the correct IP addresses for
the names, you will want to set the DNS settings as well. In
AceManager, select DNS.
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Figure 8-9: AceManager: DNS
Configure *DNSUSER to the same IP address as the IP
Manager (*IPMANAGER1). If your modems have dynamic IP
addresses and not static (the IP address can change when it is
powered up), configure *DNSUPDATE to a low interval to
allow frequent updates.
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9: SNMP : Simple Network
Management Protocol
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) was
designed to allow remote management and monitoring of a
variety of devices from a central location. The SNMP
management system is generally composed of agents (such as
your Raven, a router, a UPS, a web server, a file server, or other
computer equipment) and a Network Management Station
(NMS) which monitors all the agents on a specific network.
Using the management information base (MIB), an NMS can
include reporting, network topology mapping, tools to allow
traffic monitoring and trend analysis, and device monitoring.
Authentication ensures SNMP messages coming from the
agent, such as the Raven, have not been modified and the
agent may not be queried by unauthorized users. SNMPv3
uses a User‐Based Security Model (USM) to authenticate and,
if desired or supported, message encryption. USM uses a user
name and password specific to each device.
The Raven can be configured as an SNMP agent and supports
SNMPv2c and SNMPv3.
Management Information Base (MIB)
The management information base (MIB) is a type of database
used to compile the information from the various SNMP
agents. Reports from various agents, such as the Raven, are
sent as data in form designed to be parsed by the NMS into its
MIB. The data is hierarchical with entries addressed through
object identifiers.
SNMP Traps
SNMP traps are alerts that can be sent from the managed
device to the Network Management Station when an event
happens. Your Raven is capable of sending the linkUp trap
when the network connection becomes available.
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SNMP Configuration
To configure your Raven to work as an SNMP agent, you can
use either AceManager, or a terminal connection to configure
the modem using AT commands. In AceManager, the SNMP
commands are all part of the Other group under the Common
group.
There are only three commands to set for SNMP in the Raven:
the listening port, the security level, and the trap destination.
Figure 9-1: AceManager : Common > Other
Listening Port
*SNMPPORT sets the port for the SNMP agent to listen on. If set
to zero, default, SNMP is disabled.
Tip: SNMP generally uses port 161, however most Internet providers
(including cellular) block all ports below 1024 as a security measure.
You should be able to use a higher numbered port such as 10161.
Security Level
*SNMPSECLVL sets the security level and which version of
SNMP communications are used.
•
0 ‐ No security required. SNMPv2c and SMNPv3 commu‐
nications are allowed.
•
1 ‐ Authentication required. SNMPv3 is required to do
authentication and SNMPv2c transmissions will be silently
discarded. Authentication is equivalent to the authNoPriv
setting in SNMPv3.
•
2 ‐ Authentication required and messages are encrypted.
SNMPv3 is required to do authentication. SNMPv2c and
SNMPv3 authNoPriv transmissions will be silently
discarded. Authentication and encryption is equivalent to
the authPriv setting in SNMPv3.
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User Name and Password
The user name is ʹuserʹ. The user name cannot be changed. The
Ravenʹs password is used as the SNMP password (default is
ʹ12345ʹ).
Tip: The eight-character password requirement for SMNPv3 is not
enforced by the PinPoint X Agent to allow the default password to
function. Your SNMP administrator or MIS may require you to change
to a more secure and/or longer password.
To change the password in the Raven, select Modem from the
top menu line in AceManager.
Figure 9-2: AceManager : Change Password menu option
The current password will be pre‐entered. As you type the
new password and confirm it, the characters you type will be
obscured by “x”. For the password, you can use numbers,
letters, and/or punctuation.
Figure 9-3: Change Password
Caution: The password is case sensitive. “drowssaP” is not the same
as “drowssap”.
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Trap Destination
*SNMPTRAPDEST needs to be set with the destination IP and
port. If either are set to zero or empty, SNMP traps are
disabled.
Note: Traps are sent out according to the SNMP security level (i.e. if
the security level is 2, traps will be authenticated and encrypted).
Currently, the only trap supported is LinkUp.
Community String
The community string can be configured using *SNMPCOM‐
MUNITY. The default is “public”.
SNMP MIB Definition Sample
AIRLINK-MIB DEFINITIONS ::= BEGIN
IMPORTS
ObjectName FROM SNMPv2-SMI
MODULE-COMPLIANCE FROM SNMPv2-CONF;
org OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { iso 3 }
dod OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { org 6 }
internet OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { dod 1 }
private OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { internet 4 }
enterprises OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { private 1 }
airlink OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { enterprises 20542 }
general OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { airlink 1 }
common OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { airlink 2 }
status OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { airlink 3 }
gps OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { airlink 4 }
-- GENERAL --
phoneNumber OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString (SIZE (10))
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { general 1 }
deviceID OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { general 2 }
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electronicID OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { general 3 }
modemType OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { general 4 }
aleosSWVer OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { general 5 }
aleosHWVer OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { general 6 }
modemSWVer OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { general 7 }
modemHWVer OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { general 8 }
-- COMMON --
date OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { common 1 }
otaProgrammingEnable OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER {
disabled(0),
enabled(1) }
MAX-ACCESS read-only
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STATUS current
::= { common 2 }
devicePort OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER(0..65535)
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { common 3 }
netUID OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { common 4 }
netPW OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { common 5 }
requestPAP OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER {
no(0),
yes(1) }
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { common 6 }
destinationAddress OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { common 7 }
destinationPort OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER(0..65535)
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { common 8 }
serialPortSettings OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { common 9 }
serialPortFlowControl OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER {
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none(0),
hardware(2),
software(4) }
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { common 10 }
-- STATUS --
ipAddress OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX IpAddress
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { status 1 }
netState OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { status 2 }
netChannel OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { status 3 }
rssi OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER(-125..-50)
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { status 4 }
serialSent OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { status 5 }
serialReceived OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { status 6 }
hostMode OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { status 7 }
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powerMode OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { status 8 }
fixObtained OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER {
no(0),
yes(1) }
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { gps 1 }
satelliteCount OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { gps 2 }
latitude OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { gps 3 }
longitude OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString
MAX-ACCESS read-only
STATUS current
::= { gps 4 }
END
Display Responses
The string that is displayed for these objects is the same
display for the corresponding AT Command.
Object
phoneNumber
deviceID
AT Command
*NETPHONE?
*DEVICEID?
electronicID
aleosSWVer
I3
I1
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aleosHWVer
AT Command
I1
modemSWVer
modemHWVer
date
I2
I2
*DATE?
otaProgrammingEnable OPRG?
devicePort
*DPORT?
netUID
*NETUID?
netPW
*NETPW?
requestPAP
destinationAddress
destinationPort
serialPortSettings
serialPortFlowControl
ipAddress
*HOSTPAP?
S53
S53
S23
\Q
*NETIP?
netState
*NETSTATE?
*NETCHAN?
*NETRSSI?
not applicable for Raven-E
not applicable for Raven-E
*HOSTMODE?
netChannel
rssi
serialSent
serialReceived
hostMode
powerMode
*POWERMODE?
PinPoint line modems only
fixObtained
satelliteCount
latitude
PinPoint line modems only
PinPoint line modems only
PinPoint line modems only
PinPoint line modems only
longitude
Product ID
Each modem type has a unique ID associated with it so you
can more easily identify the modem from its type on your
network.
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A: Configuration Commands
• Status
• Common
• Logging
The configuration commands (AT commands) in this chapter
are arranged according to their placement in AceManager.
• 1x/EV-DO
The commands available in AceManager will depend of the
model number of your Raven and, in some cases, the version
of the ALEOS firmware installed.
Note: Some commands can only be configured using a terminal
emulation and typed AT commands. Some commands also require
PassThru mode.
Tip: You can use a fully qualified domain name instead of an IP
address for most configuration options calling for an IP address if your
Raven is configured to use DNS. DNS settings frequently come
directly from TELUS while your Raven is registering on the cellular
network and receiving it’s IP address.
Info (information)
The commands in the “Info” group have read‐only param‐
eters. They only provide information about the modem. Some
of the information displayed in this group does not correspond
directly to AT commands.
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Figure 1-1: AceManager : Info
*DEVICEID?
The 64‐bit device ID the modem uses to identify itself to the
cellular network.
*NETPHONE?
The modemʹs phone number, if applicable or obtainable.
&V
View active profile, the contents of the active registers. Not
displayed with AceManager.
In
•
•
n=0 : Product name (for example, Raven).
n=1 : The Raven’s firmware (ALEOS) version, hardware ID,
and copyright.
•
•
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n=2 : The internal hardwareʹs firmware version and
relevant hardware ID.
n=3 : The hardware moduleʹs unique identification number
or serial number (ESN).
n=5 : View active profile (the contents of the active
registers). Not displayed with AceManager.
Information Displayed in AceManager
without AT Commands Listed
•
Versions of ALEOS, internal hardware, boot, and MSCI:
Versions of internally configured hardware and software.
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Status
Most of the commands in the “Status” group have read‐only
parameters and provide information about the modem. The
Status Group has more fields that can be displayed on most
screens. You can either resize your window or use the scroll
bar on the side to display the remainder.
Figure 1-2: AceManager : Status
*HOSTMODE?
The current host mode (AT, PPP, UDP, etc.). If the Raven is not
in AT mode, telnet into the modem to execute this command.
*NETCHAN?
The current active 1x/CDMA channel number.
*NETERR?
The EVDO or CDMA network frame error rate.
*NETIP?
Note: If there is no current
network IP address, 0.0.0.0 may
be displayed.
The current IP address of the modem reported by the internal
module, generally obtained from TELUS. This is the address
can contact the Raven from the Internet.
Tip: Use *NETALLOWZEROIP if you need to allow the display of an
IP ending in a zero.
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*NETOP?
The current cellular carrier from the modemʹs firmware
version, for example, TELUS.
*NETRSSI?
The current RSSI (Receive Signal Strength Indicator) of the
Raven as a negative dBm value.
Tip: The same information is displayed with the command S202?.
*NETSERV?
The type of service being used by the modem, for example
Tech.
*NETSTATE?
The current network state:
•
Connecting To Network: The Raven is in the process of
trying to connect to the cellular network.
•
Network Authentication Fail: Authentication to the
cellular network has failed. Verify settings to activate the
Raven.
•
•
Data Connection Failed: The Raven failed to connect, and
it is now waiting a set time interval before it attempts to
reconnect. Verify settings to activate the Raven.
Network Negotiation Fail: Network connection negoti‐
ation failed. This is usually temporary and often clears up
during a subsequent attempt.
•
•
Network Ready: The Raven is connected to the 1x cellular
network and ready to send data.
Network Dormant: The Ravenis connected to the 1x
cellular network, but the link is dormant. It will be woken
up when data is sent or received.
•
•
No Service: There is no cellular network detected.
Hardware Reset: The internal module is being reset. This
is a temporary state.
*PRLSTATUS?
The status of the most recent PRL Update.
•
•
•
•
0 : None
1 : In Progress
2 : Success
Any other value : Failure
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+HWTEMP?
Displays the internal temperature of the radio module in
degrees Centigrade.
+PRL?
Preferred Roaming List (PRL) version.
Information Displayed in AceManager
without AT Commands Listed
•
Bytes and Packets Received and Sent: Network traffic for
the applicable port.
•
Number of System Resets: Counter of the number of
system resets over the life of the modem or since the
configuration was reset.
•
Bad Password Count: Counter of the number of bad
password attempts.
•
•
IP Reject Count or Log: Rejected IP Data.
Temperature of the Internal Hardware Module: The
temperature of the internal radio module.
AT Commands Requiring PassThru mode
These commands are not displayed in AceManager.
+CBIP?
The current IP address of the modem reported by the internal
module, generally obtained from TELUS. This is the address
can contact the Raven from the Internet.
Note: If there is no current network IP address, 0.0.0.0 may be
displayed.
+CMIP
Mobile Station IP Address.
+CSQ
Received Signal Strength and Channel Frame Error Rate.
+CSSN?
Serving System.
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+ECIO?
Indicates the signal‐to‐noise ratio, essentially the quality of the
signal.
+GSN
ESN (Electronic Serial Number) of the internal hardware
module.
+WHWV
Serial number of the module.
+WPRL?
Preferred Roaming List (PRL) version.
+WSSW
Software version of the internal hardware module.
!RSSI
Received Signal Strength Indicator. C3x10 or C3x10E.
!STATUS
Displays the current modem status. C3x10 or C3x10E.
Format of response:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Current band: <band>
Current channel: <chan>
SID:<sid> NID:<nid> Roaming:<n>
Temp:<temp>
Pilot [NOT] acquired
Modem has [NOT] registered
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Common
The groups under the heading Common encompass those
commands that are common to most Sierra Wireless AirLink
modems.
Misc (Miscellaneous)
The commands of the “Misc” group are a variety of commands
that don’t directly fit in other categories.
Figure 1-3: AceManager : Misc
+++
Note: +++ is not proceeded by
AT nor does it require a carriage
return (enter). There must be an
idle time (set by S50) on the
serial port before and after this
command.
AT Escape sequence. If the Raven is in a data mode (any mode
other than PassThru), this command causes the modem to re‐
enter AT command mode. The “+” is ASCII 0x2B.+++ is not
available in AceManager.
Tip: DAE=1 disables the +++ command.
A/
Note: A/ is not proceeded by AT.
Re‐execute last command. A/ is not used in AceManager.
A
Manually answer an incoming connection. A is not used in
AceManager.
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D[method][d.d.d.d][/ppppp] or D[method][@name][/
ppppp]
Dial a connection to a remote IP and Port using method.
Cannot be configured in AceManager.
•
•
•
•
•
method=P : Establish a UDP connection
method=T : Establish a TCP connection
method=N : Establish a Telnet connection
d.d.d.d= IP address to contact
ppppp= port to contact
Examples:
ATD - Dial (establish) default connection.
ATDP192.168.13.31/2332 - Dial (establish) UDP session to
192.168.13.31, at port 2332.
To end the connection, issue the +++ escape sequence or drop
the DTR line (if Ignore DTR S211=0 or &D2). The default
connection is set in S53.
If the method, IP address, or port is omitted, the values from
S53 are used. If a telnet connection is requested (N) and the
port is not supplied, port 23 will be used instead of the value
from S53.
If a domain name is specified, the ʹ@ʹ symbol can be used to
explicitly indicate the start of the name. For example, if
ATDPHONY is issued, this will be interpreted as dial a UDP
connection to “HONY”. To dial using the default method to
host “PHONY”, one would issue ATD@PHONY.
Several special dialing numbers exist to make it easy to
establish a PPP or SLIP connection with the modem.
ATD#19788 or ATDT#19788 will establish a PPP connection
(see \APPP) and ATDT#7547 will establish a SLIP connection
(see \ASLIP).
Tip: The source port of the session is the Device Port (set by S110 or
*DPORT).
DS=n
Allows a PPP connection to be initiated on the host port.
•
n=2 : Initiates the PPP connection.
Cannot be configured in AceManager.
Hn
Hang‐Up Command.
•
n=1 : Hang‐up
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With an AT telnet connection, this command will terminate the
host data mode and return the Raven to an AT mode. Cannot
be accessed in AceManager.
O
Online (Remote): Causes the Raven to go from Command State
to data state. Cannot be configured in AceManager.
OPRG=n
Enables/disables over‐the‐air firmware upgrading of the
Raven. When Sierra Wireless releases a new version of ALEOS,
you can upgrade your remote modems with OPRG enabled.
•
•
n=0 : Disables
n=1 : Enables
S53=[method][d.d.d.d][/ppppp]
Destination IP address, port, and method. These are used as
defaults for the D (Dial) AT command.
•
•
•
•
•
method= P : UDP
method=T : TCP
method=N : Telnet
d.d.d.d=IP address or domain name
ppppp=the port address
Examples:
ATS53=T192.168.100.23/12345
ATS53=foo.earlink.com
Telnet to the specified IP at port 12345.
ATS53=192.168.100.23/12345
Query the specified IP at port 12345.
ATS53=/12345
Query port 12345.
Z
Reset the Raven. In AceManager, this command is performed
with the Reset option on the toolbar.
Tip: *DATZ=1 will disable Z.
&W
Writes all changed modem settings. If this command is not
issued, any modified values will revert back to their previous
values at modem reset. Cannot be configured in AceManager.
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+CICB=n
Mode for answering data with the A (answer) or via auto
answer (S0=1). Cannot be configured in AceManager. C3x11 or
C3x11E only.
•
•
•
n=0 : Data
n=1 : Speech
n=2 : Data once (10 minute timeout).
*DATE=[mm/dd/yyyy],[hh:mm:ss]
Sets and queries the internal clock. Either the date and time
can be specified, or simply one of the two can be specified in
which case the unspecified value will remain unchanged. The
date and time are always specified 24‐hour notation.
•
•
mm/dd/yyyy=date in month/day/year notation
hh:mm:ss=time in 24‐hour notation
*DPORT=n
The modemʹs Device Port which the modem is listening on for
inbound packets/data/polls. Can also be set with the command
S110.
•
n=1‐65535
*HOSTPAP=n
Use PAP to request the user login and password during PPP
negotiation on the host connection.
•
•
n=0 : Disable PAP request (Default).
n=1 : Takes user login and password from Windows DUN
connection and copies to *NETUID and *NETPW.
*NETALLOWZEROIP=n
Allows the displayed IP address in *NETIP to end in zero (ex.
192.168.1.0).
•
•
n=0 : Do not allow.
n=1 : Allow.
*NETPW=pw
The password that is used to login to the cellular network,
when required.
•
pw=password (30 characters maximum)
*NETPHONE?
The modem’s phone number, if applicable or obtainable.
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*NETROAMPREF=n
Allow configuration of the roaming preference.
•
•
n=0 : Restrict to home network only.
n=1‐3 : Allow roaming to affiliated networks.
n=3
*NETUID=uid
The login that is used to login to the cellular network, when
required.
•
uid=user id (up to 64 bytes)
*STATICIP=d.d.d.d
Set the static IP required to be received from the network. If the
modem does not get this IP address from the network, it will
reset the internal hardware and try again. The default is 0.0.0.0,
which allows any IP address from the network.
•
d.d.d.d=IP address
Example:
AT*STATICIP=192.168.1.23
Caution: STATICIP does not set the IP address of the modem, it
merely tells the modem which IP address to expect. If the expected IP
address is not granted while registering on the cellular network, the
modem will try to register on the network again until it receives that IP
address. If your account is set up for a dynamic IP address and you
set an address for *STATICIP, you may not be able to register on the
network at all since there is no guarantee you will receive the same
dynamic IP address again.
*STATUSCHK=n
Checks if an SMS message has been received by the modem.
•
•
n=1‐255 : Seconds between checks.
n=0 : Never check.
Serial
This group includes commands specific to general use of the
serial port.
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Figure 1-4: AceManager : Serial
En
Toggle AT command echo mode.
•
•
n=0 : Echo Off.
n=1 : Echo On.
Qn
The AT quiet‐mode setting. If quiet mode is set, there will be
no responses to AT commands except for data queried.
•
•
n=0 : Off (Default).
n=1 : Quiet‐mode on.
S3=n
The standard end of line character used to indicate the end of
an AT command. This character is also used as the carriage
return character for framing responses and result codes in
command state. Cannot be configured in AceManager.
•
n=0‐127 (ASCII character number)
S4=n
The standard line feed character sent by the modem to the host
at the end of a response or return code in command state.
Cannot be configured in AceManager.
•
n=0‐127 (ASCII character number)
S5=n
This register sets the character recognized as a backspace
during command entry. Cannot be configured in AceManager.
•
n=0‐127 (ASCII character number)
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S6=n
This register denotes the wait time, in seconds, before a blind
dial (no dial tone detection). Cannot be configured in
AceManager.
•
n=2‐10 seconds
S8=n
Whenever a dial command contains the comma character, the
contents of this register specify the pause time for each comma.
Cannot be configured in AceManager.
•
n=0‐255
S9=n
Specifies the time that the received carrier must be present for
the modem to recognize it and turn on Data Carrier Detect
(DCD) if applicable. The implementation is entirely at the IWF
modem. Cannot be configured in AceManager.
•
n=0‐255
S10=n
Specifies the amount of time that the carrier from the remote
modem can be lost before the modem goes on‐hook. This
allows temporary disruptions to carrier without disconnecting.
A setting of 255 causes the modem to disable Carrier Detect
and presume carrier is always present. Cannot be configured
in AceManager.
•
n=1‐2545
S23=[speed],[databits][parity][stop bits]
Serial line parameters. The settings take affect after reset.
•
speed=300 | 1200 | 2400 | 4800 | 9600 | 19200 | 38400 |
57600 | 115200 | 230400
•
databits=7 or 8 (Databits MUST be 8 data bits for PPP
mode.)
•
•
•
•
•
parity=O : Odd
parity=E : Even
parity=N : None
parity=M : Mark
stopbits=1 | 1.5 | 2
Example:
ATS23=19200,8N1
Sets modem to 19200, 8 databits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.
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Tip: Can also be set using &L=[speed],[databits] [parity][stop bits]
S50=n
Data forwarding idle time‐out. If set to 0, a forwarding time‐
out of 10ms is used. Used in UDP or TCP PAD mode.
•
n=tenths of a second
S51=n
PAD data forwarding character. ASCII code of character that
will cause data to be forwarded. Used in UDP or TCP PAD
mode.
•
n=0 : No forwarding character.
S211=n
For applications or situations where hardware control of the
DTR signal is not possible, the modem can be configured to
ignore DTR. When Ignore DTR is enabled, the modem
operates as if the DTR signal is always asserted.
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n=0 : Use hardware DTR. (default).
n=1 : Ignore DTR.
n=3 : Ignore DTR and assert DSR. This value is deprecated,
and it is recommended to use &S to control the DSR
instead. When this value is set to 3, &S will automatically
be set to 0. See also: &D and &S.
Vn
Command Response Mode.
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n=0 : Terse (numeric) command responses
n=1 : Verbose command responses (Default).
Xn
Extended Call Progress Result mode.
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n=0 : Turn off extended result codes (Default).
n=1 : Turn on result codes. This adds the text 19200 to the
CONNECT response.
&Cn
Set DCD mode.
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n=0 : Always assert DCD.
n=1 : Assert DCD when in a data mode (UDP, TCP, PPP, or
SLIP) (Default).
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n=2 : Assert DCD when the modem has network coverage.
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&Dn
Set DTR mode.
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n=0 : Ignore DTR, same effect as HW DTR always asserted
(same as S211=1).
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n=2 : Use hardware DTR (same as S211=0).
&Sn
Set DSR mode.
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n=0 : Always assert DSR (Default).
n=1 : Assert DSR when in a data mode (UDP, TCP, PPP, or
SLIP) (Default).
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n=2 : Assert DSR when the modem has network coverage.
Tip: S211 can also be used to request that DSR is always asserted. If
S211 is set to 3 and &S is changed to a non-zero value, S211 will be
changed to 1.
\APPP
Set modem operation to PPP mode. Cannot be configured in
AceManager.\ASLIP
Set modem operation to SLIP mode. DTR must be asserted
(&D0 or S211=1). Cannot be configured in AceManager.
\Qn
Set or query the serial port flow control setting.
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n=0 : No flow control is being used.
n=1 : RTS/CTS hardware flow control is being used.
n=4 : Transparent software flow control. Uses escaped
XON and XOFF for flow control. XON and XOFF
characters in data stream are escaped with the @ character
(0x40). @ in data is sent as @@.
+IPR=n
I/O Port Rate: Sets the data rate for the serial port (DTE‐DCE).
C3x11 or C3x11E only. Default is 115200. Cannot be configured
in AceManager.
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n=port rate (45 | 50 | 75 | 110 | 300 | 600 | 1200 | 2400 |
4800 | 9600 | 19200 | 38400 | 57600 | 115200 | 230400)
$QCVAD=n
Mode for answering data or fax with the A (answer) or via
auto answer (S0=1). C3x10 or C3x10E only. Cannot be
configured in AceManager.
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n=0 : Disable
n=3 : Data for one call.
n=4 : Data for all calls (default).
*CTSE=n
Clear To Send Enable: This feature asserts CTS when there is a
network connection.
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n=0 : Disabled (Default).
n=1 : Enable assertion of CTS when there is network
coverage.
RS232 voltage levels:
Positive = Network coverage.
Negative = No coverage.
Tip: Flow control (AT\Q) will override this indication, so if you want to
use CTS to indicate network coverage, flow control has to be off
(AT\Q0).
*MODEMHISPEED
Set the internal serial link speed to the internal (radio) module.
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n=0 : 115200 (default)
n=1 : 230400
*NUMTOIP=n
Convert 12 digit number to IP.
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n=0 : Use as name.
n=1 : Use as IP address.
*PPPNOCARRIER=n
Provides a “No Carrier” message to a device connected to the
serial port using PPP or CHAP when the cellular connection
becomes unavailable.
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n=0 : Disabled (Default).
n=1 : Enabled.
TCP
This group includes commands specific to TCP serial commu‐
nications.
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Figure 1-5: AceManager : TCP
S0=n
This register determines how the Raven responds to an
incoming TCP connection request. The Raven remains in AT
Command mode until a connection request is received. DTR
must be asserted (S211=1 or &D0) and the Raven must be set
for a successful TCP connection. The Raven will send a
“RING” string to the host. A “CONNECT” sent to the host
indicates acknowledgement of the connection request and the
TCP session is established.
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n=0 : Off (Default).
n=1 : On.
n=2 : Use Telnet server mode on TCP connections.
n=3 : With a Telnet connection, overrides the clientʹs
default echo, allowing the server on the host port to
perform the echo. CRLF sequences from the telnet client
will also be edited to simply pass CRs to the server on the
host port.
S7=n
Specifies the number of seconds to wait for a TCP connection
to be established when dialing out.
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n=seconds
S60=n
Telnet Client Echo Mode.
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n=0 : No Echo
n=1 : Local Echo (Default)
n=2 : Remote Echo
S221=n
Connect Delay: Number of seconds to delay the “CONNECTʹ
response upon establishing a TCP connection. OR Number of
tenths of seconds to delay before outputting ENQ on the serial
port after the CONNECT when the ENQ feature is enabled
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n=0 ‐ 255
TCPS=n
TCP connection time‐out (TCPS) units. Specifies a time interval
upon which if there is no in or outbound traffic through a TCP
connection, the connection will be terminated.
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n=0 : minutes
n=1 : seconds
TCPT=n
Interval to terminate a TCP connection when no in or
outbound traffic. This value affects only the TCP connection in
TCP PAD mode.
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n=interval
Caution: TCPT should never be 0 when using the TCP mode. A
broken TCP session can result in the modem being left with a TCP
half-open connection that can only be terminated with a reset.
*ENQ=n
Outputs an ENQ [0x05] after the TCP CONNECT delayed by
the Delay Connect Response time (S221).
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n=0 : Disabled (Default).
n=1 : Enable ENQ on CONNECT.
UDP
This group includes commands specific to UDP serial commu‐
nications.
Figure 1-6: AceManager : UDP
AIP=n
Allow IP address.
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n=0 : Allow only the IP address specified in S53 to connect
when UDP auto answer is enabled (S82=2).
n=1 : Allow any incoming IP address to connect when
UDP auto answer is enabled (S82=2).
Note: Always subject to any Friends filters that may be defined.
HOR=n
Half‐Open Response ‐ In UDP auto answer (half‐open) mode.
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n=0 : No response codes when UDP session is initiated.
n=1 : RING CONNECT response codes sent out serial link
before the data from the first UDP packet.
Note: Quiet Mode must be Off.
MDhh
Default power‐up mode for the serial port: When the Raven
modem is power‐cycled, the serial port enters the mode
specified by this command after 5 seconds. On startup, typing
ATMD0 within 5 seconds changes the mode to normal (AT
command) mode. See also S53 to set the port for UDP or TCP.
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hh (hex byte)=00 : normal
hh=01 : SLIP
hh=02 : PPP
hh=03 : UDP
hh=04 : TCP
hh=07 : PassThru
hh=0F : PinPoint MDT
hh=13 : Modbus ASCII
hh=23 : Modbus RTU (Binary)
hh=33 : BSAP
hh=63 : Variable Modbus
hh=73 : Reliable UDP
hh=83 : UDP Multicast
S82=n
Enables UDP auto answer (half‐open) mode.
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n=0 : Normal mode
n=2 : Enable UDP auto answer mode.
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S83=n
Set or query UDP auto answer idle time‐out. If no data is sent
or received before the time‐out occurs, the current UDP session
will be terminated. While a session is active, packets from
other IP addresses will be discarded (unless *UALL is set).
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n=0 : No idle time‐out (Default).
n=1 ‐ 255 : Time‐out in seconds.
*DU=n
The dial command always uses UDP, even when using ATDT.
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n=0 : Dial using the means specified (default).
n=1 : Dial UDP always, even when using ATDT.
Note: When this parameter is set you cannot establish a TCP PAD
connection.
*UALL=n
Accepts UDP packets from any IP address when a UDP
session is active. If there is no UDP session active, an incoming
UDP packet will be treated according to the UDP auto answer
and AIP settings.
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n=0 : No effect (Default).
n=1 : Accept UDP data from all IP addresses when in a
UDP session.
*UDPLAST=n
Note: *UDPLAST does not
change the S53 setting in
NVRAM. If the modem is reset,
the original S53 setting will be
restored from NVRAM.
If enabled, sets S53 to the last accepted IP address through
UDP auto answer. This can be used in conjunction with MD3
so that when there is no UDP session, new ethernet host data
will cause a connection to be restored to the last IP accepted
through UDP auto answer.
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n=0 : Does not change S53 setting. (Default).
n=1 : Set S53 to the last accepted IP.
*USD=n
Waits the specified delay before sending the first UDP packet
and the subsequent UDP packets out to the port Ethernet.
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n=0 : No UDP packet delay (Default).
n=1 ‐ 255 : Delay in 100ms units, from 100 ms to 25.5 sec.
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DNS
This group includes commands specific to the modem being
able to use domain names instead of IP addresses for other
configuration options.
Figure 1-7: AceManager : DNS
*DNSn=d.d.d.d
Queries the DNS addresses. Your cellular carrier provides the
DNS addresses while your modem is registering on their
network.
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n=1 or 2 : First and second DNS address.
d.d.d.d=IP address of domain server.
*DNSUPDATE=n
Indicates whether the modem should send DNS updates to the
DNS server specified by *DNSUSER. These updates are as per
RFC2136. They are not secure and are recommended only for a
private network. In a public network, the IP Logger services
should be used instead.
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n=0 : DNS updates disabled (Default).
n=1 : DNS updates enabled.
*DNSUSER=d.d.d.d
Sets a user‐provided DNS to query first when performing
name resolutions in the modem.
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d.d.d.d=IP address of domain server
Dynamic IP
This group includes commands specific to dynamic DNS.
Dynamic DNS allows the Raven to use a dynamic IP address
account, with an IP address that can change each time you
connect, and still allow you to use a fully qualified domain
name to contact the Raven using IP Manager running on a
server with a dynamic DNS updater.
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Figure 1-8: AceManager : Dynamic IP
*DOMAIN=name
Domain (or domain zone) of which the Raven is a part. This
value is used during name resolutions if a fully qualified name
is not provided and also for DNS updates. This value can be
up to 20 characters long.
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name=domain name (i.e. eairlink.com)
If *DOMAIN=eairlink.com, then when ATDT@remote1 is
entered, the fully qualified name remote1.eairlink.com will be
used to perform a DNS query to resolve the name to an IP
address.
Tip: Only letters, numbers, hyphens, and periods can be used in a
domain name.
*IPMANAGERn=[name][IP address]
Sets a domain name or IP address to send IP change notifica‐
tions to. Up to two independent IP Manager servers can be set,
using either AT*IPMANAGER1 or AT*IPMANAGER2.
Updates to a server can be disabled by setting that entry to
nothing (for example, “AT*IPMANAGER1=”).
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n=1 : First IP Manager server.
n=2 : Second IP Manager server.
name=domain name
*IPMGRKEYn=key
Sets the 128‐bit key to use to authenticate the IP update notifi‐
cations. If the keyʹs value is all zeros, a default key will be
used. If all the bytes in the key are set to FF, then no key will be
used (i.e. the IP change notifications will not be authenticated).
AT*IPMGRKEY1 is used to set the key to use with
AT*IPMANAGER1, while AT*IPMGRKEY2 is used to the key
with AT*IPMANAGER2.
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n=1 : First IP Manager server.
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n=2 : Second IP Manager server.
key=128‐bit key in hexadecimal [32 hex characters]
*IPMGRUPDATEn=m
Sets the number of minutes to periodically send an IP update
notification to the corresponding server. This will occur even if
the IP address of the Raven doesnʹt change. *IPMGRUPDATE1
is used to set the refresh rate to *IPMANAGER1, while
*IPMGRUPDATE2 is used with *IPMANAGER2. If the value is
set to 0, then periodic updates will not be issued (i.e. IP change
notifications will only be sent when the IP actually changes).
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n=1 : First IP Manager server.
n=2 : Second IP Manager server.
m=0, 5‐255 : Number of minutes to send an update.
*MODEMNAME=name
Name of the Raven (up to 20 characters long) to use when
performing IP address change notifications to IP Manager. The
value in *DOMAIN provides the domain zone to add to this
name.
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name=modem name (for example, mymodem)
Example: if *MODEMNAME=mymodem and
*DOMAIN=eairlink.com, then the modemʹs fully qualified
domain name is mymodem.eairlink.com.
Automatically Generated Names:
#I3 ‐ The ESN/IMEI will be used as the name.
#CCID ‐ The CCID will be used as the name.
#NETPHONE ‐ The phone number will be used as the name.
Tip: Each modem using IP Manager needs a unique name. Two
modems cannot be called “mymodem”. One could be “mymodem1”
with the other as “mymodem”.
PPP/Ethernet
This group includes commands specific to PPP (serial) or
Ethernet connections between the Raven and a connected
device.
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Figure 1-9: AceManager : PPP/Ethernet
*DHCPSERVER=n
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Act as a DHCP server for any Ethernet device connecting
to the Raven. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) allows one device, the DHCP server, to provide
dynamic IP addresses to any other device which requests
them.
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n=1 : Enabled. The modem will act as the primary DHCP
server for the network.
n=2 : Enabled if no other DHCP server is detected
(default). If another DHCP server is detected on the
network, the Raven will not send out replies to DHCP
requests.n=0 : Disabled. The Raven X will not send out
replies to DHCP requests.
*HOSTAUTH=n
Host Authentication Mode: Use PAP or CHAP to request the
user login and password during PPP or CHAP negotiation on
the host connection. The username and password set in
*HOSTUID and *HOSTPW will be used.
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n=0 : Disable PAP or CHAP request (Default).
n=1 : PAP and CHAP.
n=2 : CHAP
*HOSTNETMASK=n.n.n.n
Subnet mask for the host interface. Allows communication
with a subnet behind the host interface.
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n.n.n.n = subnet mask, example 255.255.255.0.
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*HOSTPEERIP=d.d.d.d
Set or query the IP address that can be used to directly contact
the Raven once a cellular connection is established. If this
value is not specified, 192.168.13.31 will be used.
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d.d.d.d=local or peer IP address of the modem.
Note: This is not normally used nor needed by user applications.
*HOSTPRIVIP=d.d.d.d
Set or query the private IP address that is to be negotiated by
the 1x connection if *HOSTPRIVMODE =1.
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d.d.d.d=IP Address
*HOSTPRIVMODE=n
Set or query whether a private or public (network) IP is to be
used when the Host initiates a 1x connection to the modem.
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n=0 : Public (network) IP Mode: When the Host initiates a
PPP connection, the host will be given the network IP
address that was obtained from the cellular carrier while
registering on the network. If the network issues a new IP
address, the cellular connection will be closed (since the IP
address has changed) and has to be re‐initiated. (default).
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n=1 : Private IP Mode: When the Host initiates a 1x
connection, the host will be given the IP address specified
in *HOSTPRIVIP. The modem will then perform 1 to 1
NAT‐like address translation, which shields the Host from
network IP changes.
*HOSTPW=string
Host Password for PAP or CHAP.
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string=password
*HOSTUID=string
Host User ID for PAP or CHAP.
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string=user id (up to 64 bytes)
PassThru
PassThru Mode is used to communicate directly to the Raven
internal hardware.
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Caution: While the modem is in PassThru mode, ALEOS is disabled.
If you need to connect to the Raven while it is in PassThru mode, you
will need to do so with a terminal application. Not all commands are
available while the modem is in PassThru mode.
Figure 1-10: AceManager : PassThru
\APASSTHRU
Note: This mode is not available
through the remote AT telnet
server. You will need to connect
to the Raven with it connected
directly to your computer.
Sets the modem operation to pass through mode. This mode
will pass any characters received on the port Ethernet directly
to the internal hardware module and output any characters
from the internal hardware module out the port Ethernet. This
allows direct access/configuration of the hardware module.
Once this mode is entered, the unit must be physically reset to
return to normal operation. This command is not available in
AceManager.
Note: It may take up to 30 seconds for the hardware module to
respond after CONNECT is output.
*CSX1=n
PassThru Echo : Echo data to the host.
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n=0 : Data will be passed to the host.
n=1 : PASSTHRU mode will echo all host received data
and will not pass the data to the modem while the modem
is not asserting DCD.
Note: If the modem is asserting DCD, data will be passed from the
host to the modem as it normally is when *CSX1=0.
*PTINIT=string
Any AT Command string to be passed to the OEM module
before entering PASSTHRU mode, e.g. AT&S1V1, etc.
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string=AT command(s)
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*PTREFRESH=n
Number of minutes of inactivity in PASSTHRU mode to
resend the *PTINIT string to the hardware module.
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n=0 : Disabled
n=1‐255 minutes
*RESETPERIOD=n
In PASSTHRU mode, modem will be reset after this period if
no data has been sent or received. Value is in hours.
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n=0 : Disabled
n=1‐255 hours
SMTP
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the de facto standard
for email transmission across the Internet. The Raven can send
messages using SMTP if it has been configured to use a mail
server.
Note: You cannot send an Email with your Raven unless the Email
server you have configured allows your Raven as a relay host. Talk to
your network administrator to ensure you can send email through the
email server using your Raven.
SMS (Short Message Service) is another way to send messages
via the cellular network. Most SMS commands require the
modem to be in PassThru mode.
Note: SMS may not be supported by your account with your cellular
carrier.
Figure 1-11: AceManager : SMTP
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*NETSMS2EMAIL=n
Specify the SMS/E‐mail server number. This maybe necessary
to send an SMS message to an email address. Cannot be used
with AceManager.
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n=SMS/E‐mail server number
*SMTPADDR=[d.d.d.d][name]
Specify the IP address or Fully Qualified Domain Name
(FQDN) of the SMTP server to use.
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d.d.d.d=IP Address
name=domain name (maximum: 40 characters).
*SMTPFROM=email
Sets the email address from which the SMTP message is being
sent.
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email=email address (maximum: 30 characters).
*SMTPPW=pw
Sets the password to use when authenticating the email
account (*SMTPFROM) with the server (*SMTPADDR).
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pw= password
Note: Not required to use SMTP settings but may be required by your
cellular carrier.
*SMTPSEND=email[body]
Sends an email to the address specified, followed by the body
of the email message. The email message is terminated and
sent by entering a . or Ctrl‐Z on an empty line. Cannot be
configured with AceManager.
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email=email address
body=message body
*SMTPSTATUS?
Returns the status of the last issued SMTP message
(*SMTPSEND). If no status is available 0 is returned. Once
read, the status is cleared out. The status codes returned come
from the SMTP server to which that the modem sent the
request. Unless the receiving server is not standard, they
follow the RFC for SMTP. Cannot be used with AceManager.
Example:
354 = send in progress
250 = sent ok
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*SMTPSUBJ=subject
Allows configuration of the default Subject to use if one isnʹt
specified in the message by providing a “Subject: xxx” line as
the initial message line.
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subject=message subject
*SMTPUSER=user
The email account username to authenticate with the SMTP
server (*SMTPADDR) for sending email.
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user=username (maximum: 40 characters).
Note: Not required to use SMTP settings but may be required by your
cellular carrier.
Remarque :
+CMGD=n[,flag]
This command is used to delete one or several messages for C3
x11 or C3x11E only. Requires PassThru mode.
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n=0‐9 : Index number of the message (location).
flag=0 : Delete message at location.
flag=1 : Delete All READ messages.
flag=2 : Delete All READ and SENT messages.
flag=3 : Delete All READ, SENT and UNSENT messages.
flag=4 : Delete All messages.
Caution: There is no confirmation required.
+CMGR=n
Read a message for C3x11 or C3x11E only. Requires PassThru
mode.
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n=0‐9 Index number of the message (location).
+CMGS= phone[body]
Sends an email using SMS.
The phone number is specified first. Then the body of the mes‐
sage is entered.
The message is terminated and sent by entering Ctrl‐
Z on an empty line.
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phone= phone number
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body= message body
Note: E-mail is available if *NETSMS2EMAIL has been configured.
Use the email address instead of the phone number.
!CNTSMS
Reports the number of messages stored. C3x10 or C3x10E only.
Requires PassThru mode.
New Urgent Msg {Index = 1}: <n>
New Regular Msg {Index = 2}: <r>
Voice Messages {Index = 3}: <v>
The Index number corresponds to the SMS list index used to
retrieve messages. The counters n, r, and v indicate the number
of messages in each list.
When retrieving (!GSMS) or deleting (!DSMS), the message
number is base 0, so the highest message number in any list is
the reported count minus one.
!DASMS
Deletes all SMS messages from all three index lists. C3x10 or
C3x10E only. Requires PassThru mode.
Caution: There is no confirmation is required.
!GSMS?index,message
Read an SMS message from the modem. C3x10 or C3x10E only.
Requires PassThru mode.
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index= index list (0, 1, 2)
message= message number
The message number is a base 0 index into the list, where 0 is
the oldest message, and the number reported by !CNTSMS
minus one, is the most recent message.
!SSMS=priority,destination,[cb],”text”
Send an SMS message. C3x10 or C3x10E only. Requires
PassThru mode.
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•
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priority=0, 1, 2
destination=phone number of destination
cb=call back number
text=text of message enclosed in quotes
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Note: The text is enclosed in quotations. The quote character cannot
appear in the body text. Messages with over 160 bytes of body text
will be truncated and sent anyway.
!SSMS?
The progress of the last message sent. C3x10 or C3x10E only.
Requires PassThru mode. Possible responses are:
Pending message has not left the modem
Sent successfully
Sent to the network
Delivered successfully
Delivered by the network
Failed sending
Failed and should be retried
Other
Figure 1-12: AceManager : Other
DAE=n
AT Escape Sequence detection.
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n=0 : Enable
n=1 : Disable
*DATZ=n
Enables or disables reset on ATZ.
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n=0 : Normal Reset (Default).
n=1 : Disable Reset on ATZ.
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*IPPING=n
Set the period to ping (if no valid packets have been received) a
specified address (*IPPINGADDR) to keep the modem alive
(online).
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n=0 : Disable pinging (default)
n=15‐255 minutes
Note: 15 minutes is the minimum interval which can be set for
Keepalive. If you set *IPPING for a value between 0 and 15, the
minimum value of 15 will be set.
*IPPINGADDR=[d.d.d.d][name]
Set the IP address or valid internet domain name for the Raven
to ping to keep itself alive (online). *IPPING must to be set to a
value other than 0 to enable pinging.
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d.d.d.d=IP address
name=domain name
*MSCIUPDADDR=name[/port]
Modem Status Update Address ‐ where Name/Port is the
domain name and port of the machine where the modem
status updates will be sent. The status parameters of the Raven
are sent in an XML format.
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name=domain name
port=port
*MSCIUPDPERIOD=n
Modem Status Update Period ‐ where n defines the update
period in seconds.
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n=0 : Disabled.
n=1‐255 seconds
*NETWDOG=n
Network connection watchdog: The number of minutes to wait
for a network connection. If no connection is established
within the set number of minutes, the Raven modem resets.
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n=0 : Disabled.
n=minutes : Default = 120 min.
*RESETCFG
Wipe the non‐volatile data in the modem. Cannot be used with
AceManager.
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Caution: You may need to reactivate your modem if you erase the
non-volatile data.
*SNMPCOMMUNITY=string
The SNMP Community String acts like a password to limit
access to the modem’s SNMP data.
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string =string of no more than 20 characters (default =
public).
*SNMPPORT=n
This controls which port the SNMP Agent listens on.
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n=0 : SNMP is disabled.
n=1‐65535
*SNMPSECLVL=n
Selects the security level requirements for SNMP communica‐
tions.
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n=0 : No security required. SNMPv2c and SNMPv3
communications are allowed.
n=1 : Authentication equivalent to “authNoPriv” setting in
SNMPv3. SNMPv3 is required to do authentication,
SNMPv2c transmissions will be silently discarded.
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n=2 : Authentication and encryption, equivalent to
“authPriv”ʹ setting in SNMPv3. SNMPv3 is required to do
authentication and encryption, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3
authNoPriv transmissions will be silently discarded.
Messages are both authenticated and encrypted to prevent
a hacker from viewing its contents.
*SNMPTRAPDEST=host/[port]
Controls destination for SNMP Trap messages. If port is 0 or
host is empty, traps are disabled. Traps are sent out according
to the SNMP security level (i.e. if the security level is 2, traps
will be authenticated and encrypted). Currently, the only trap
that can be generated is linkup.
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host=IP address
port=TCP port
*SNTP=n
Enables daily SNTP update of the system time.
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n=0 : Off
n=1 : On
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*SNTPADDR=[d.d.d.d][name]
SNTP Server IP address, or fully‐qualified domain name, to
use if *SNTP=1. If blank, time.nist.gov is used.
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d.d.d.d=IP address
name=domain name
*TELNETTIMEOUT=n
Telnet port inactivity time out. By default, this value is set to
close the AT telnet connection if no data is received for 2
minutes.
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n=minutes
*TPORT=n
Sets or queries the port used for the AT Telnet server. If 0 is
specified, the AT Telnet server will be disabled. The default
value is 2332.
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n=0 : Disabled.
n=1‐65535
Tip: Many networks have the ports below 1024 blocked. It is recom-
mended to use a higher numbered port.
*TQUIT
Disconnects the telnet session. Not available in AceManager..
Friends
Friends Mode can limit access to the Raven from the cellular
network and the Internet. Friends mode is a basic firewall.
Caution: If you are using Friends Mode you will not be able to use
AceManager remotely or Telnet to the modem unless you are
contacting the modem from one of the configured IP addresses.
Note: Friends Mode will only prevent the Raven modem from
receiving data from those IP addresses not on the Friends List. It
cannot prevent data, such as pings, from traversing the network to the
modem which may billable traffic even though the modem does not
receive the data.
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Figure 1-13: AceManager : Friends
FM=n
Friends Mode ‐ Only allow specified IPs to access the Raven
modem.
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n=0 : Disable Friends mode
n=1 : Enable Friends mode ‐ Only packets from friends will
be accepted, packets from other IP addresses are ignored.
Fn=[d.d.d.d]
Friends mode IP address.
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n=0‐9 Friends list index
d.d.d.d = IP address
Using 255 in the IP address will allow any number.
Example: 166.129.2.255 allows access by all IPs in the range
166.129.2.0‐166.129.2.255.
Tip: ATF? will return a list of all the current Fn settings.
Logging
This group includes commands specific to the internal log.
Caution: Logging is intended for diagnostic purposes only. Extensive
use of logging features can cause degraded modem performance.
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Figure 1-14: AceManager : Logging
*DBGCOMMLVL=n
Set the logging level for the host or module COM port.
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n=0 : No logging
n=1 : Host COM Port
n=2 : Module COM Port
*DBGIPLVL=n
Sets the logging level for the IP subsystem.
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n=0 : No logging
n=1 : Log errors (i.e. invalid/corrupt packets, etc.).
n=2 : Log the header of all received packets. Note that this
can quickly exhaust available space for the event log.
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n=3 : Log the header of all received and sent packets. Note
that this can quickly exhaust available space for the event
log.
*DBGPPPLVL=n
Sets the logging level for the PPP stack.
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n=0 : No logging
n=1 : Log client events (default)
n=2 : Log server events
n=3 : Log client and Server events
Telemetry/Addr List
Modbus, commonly used with telemetry devices, allows a
connection via serial port to the modem. Telemetry and Addr
List commands are only used when the modem is in one of the
Modbus start‐up modes. Further, Telemetry and the Addr List
are available with all Raven line modems which have a serial
port, such as the Raven X and the Raven XT.
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Figure 1-15: AceManager : Telemetry
IPL=n
IP List Dial allows access the Modbus IP list using the first two
digits of the dial string.
Example: ATDT1234567 would go to ID “12” on the Modbus
list and use the associated IP as the destination.
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n=0 : Disabled
n=1 : Enabled
MVLEN=n
Modbus Variant ID Length: Length of the RTU ID in a
modbus‐variant protocol, in bytes.
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n=1 : This parameter is used to define the length of the
RTU ID in Modbus‐like protocol data packets.
n=2 : This parameter is used when the when the MD is set
to hex 63.
MVMSK=hh
Modbus Variant ID Mask: Byte hex mask to use when
extracting the ID. Specify which bits in the ID field to use. This
parameter is used when the when the Mode Default (MD) is
set to hex 63.
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hh=hex value
· 00 ‐ no mask, all 8 bits (default)
· 0F ‐ only the low order 4 bits
MVOFF=n
Modbus (variable mode) Offset: Indicates the offset in the data
of where the Modbus ID starts.
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n=0 ‐ 255
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MVOPT=n
Modbus Variant Option: Sets various behavioral options when
dealing with a Modbus‐variant protocol. This parameter is
used when the when MD is set to hex 63. Cannot be configured
in AceManager.
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n=0 : No special action (Default).
n=1 : Skip leading zeroes in Modbus packets.
MVTYP=n
Modbus Variant Type: The data‐type of the RTU ID in a
modbus‐variant protocol. This parameter is used to define the
data‐type of the RTU ID in Modbus‐like protocol data packets.
This parameter is used when MD is set to 63.
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n=0 : Binary (Default)
n=1 : ASCII Hex
n=2 : ASCII Decimal
RKEY=n
Enable/disable MDS Radio transceiver keying. Radio keying is
designed to assert CTS when a packet is received, delay the
time as specified, send the data out the serial port, wait the
same amount time, drop CTS. This way, the CTS signal can be
used to key a transmitter on and give it time to reach its power
level before data is sent to it. Delay interval is specified in S221.
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n=0 : Off (Default).
n=1 : On.
Addr List
Figure 1-16: AceManager : Addr List
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MLIST and MLISTX are configured by the fields available in
the Addr List group. AceManager automatically differentiates
between them to enter the correct command for the modem.
MLISTid=d.d.d.d
Enters an ID and IP address into the Modbus List. ID is a
decimal value (1 to 100).
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id=ID
d.d.d.d=IP address or name
MLISTXhexid=d.d.d.d
Enters an ID and IP address into the Modbus List. ID is a
hexadecimal value (0 to 64).
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hexid=ID
d.d.d.d=IP address or name
1x/EV-DO
This group includes commands specific to 1x and EV‐DO. If
you are not connecting to a modem which uses EV‐DO or 1x,
you will not see this group in the menu.
Figure 1-17: AceManager : 1x/EV-DO
+CTA=n
Inactivity timer, in seconds. Typical network settings cause a
link to go dormant after 10 to 20 seconds of inactivity, no
packets transmitted or received. This time can be shortened to
release the physical RF link sooner when the application only
transmits short bursts.
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n=0 : Allows the cellular network to determine the
inactivity timer.
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n= seconds (maximum 20 seconds)
$QCMIP=n
Mobile IP (MIP) Preferences. On a Mobile IP network, a device
connects to the network using PPP. During the negotiation
process the Raven is NOT required to present a username and
password to authenticate because the authentication param‐
eters are stored in the modem itself.
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n=0 : Disabled, SIP only
n=1 : MIP preferred
n=2 : MIP only
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Note: Your account with your cellular carrier may not support Mobile
IP.
~NAMLCK=nnnnnn
The NAMLCK is the modemʹs 6‐digit OTSL (One Time
Subsidy Lock), MSL (Master Subsidy Lock), or SPC (Service
Provisioning Code). Your cellular carrier will provide the
unlock code.
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nnnnnn=6 digit unlock code
Caution: If the number is accepted by the modem, the OK result
code is returned. If the number is rejected, the ERROR result is
returned. If three successive Errors are returned, the modem must be
reset by Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions to allow any further
attempts. The modem permits 99 failures of this command during its
lifetime. After that, the modem becomes permanently disabled.
*PROVISION=MSL,MDN/MIN[,SID][,NID]
Tip: It is recommended to use the Setup Wizard for your carrier to
provision the modem.
Provision the modem with the lock code and phone number.
Cannot be configured in AceManager.
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MSL=master lockcode
MDN/MIN=phone number
SID=system ID
NID=network ID
*PROVISION2=MSL,MDN,MIN[,SID][,NID]
Tip: It is recommended to use the Setup Wizard for your carrier to
provision the modem.
A second set of modem provision parameters, when the MDN
and MIN (MSID) are different or “split”. Cannot be configured
in AceManager.
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MSL=master lockcode
MDN/MIN=phone number
SID=system ID
NID=network ID
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+WSPC=[lock],[nnnnnn]
Service Programming Code. C3x11 and C3x11E only. Upon
successful entry of this code, all other service provisioning AT
commands may be used.
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lock=0 : OTKSL(One Time Key Subsidy Lock)
lock=1 : MSL (Master Subsidy Lock)
nnnnnn=6 digit unlock code
Note: If an OTKSL is used to enter provisioning mode, only the
+WIMI, +WMDN, and +WCMT commands will be allowed. All other
commands will return ERROR.
Caution: This command supports five attempts to enter the correct
service programming code. If five incorrect attempts are performed,
the ME will power down.
Once the correct SPC code is entered, the module transitions to
the Service Programming state. This state is not exited until a
commit is done (+WCMT). While in the Service Programming
state, subsequent validations of the SPC code are ignored until
the Service Programming state is reset.
+WMDN=num
Set the Mobile Directory Number (MDN). C3x11 and C3x11E
only.
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num=phone number (Valid numbers are between 10 and
15 digits in length.)
For support of Wireless Number Portability in all non‐RUIM
software versions, changes to the MDN will update the
IMSI_M portion (least significant 10 digits) of the IMSI.
Changes to the MDN will also automatically update the Access
Overload Class values unless specifically modified using the
+WAOC command. The new IMSI_M and Access Overload
Class values will not be visible in the WIMI and WAOC
commands until after the changes are committed with the
WCMT command.
+WIMI=num
Set the IMSI (MIN/MSID preceded by the country code, Inter‐
national Mobile Subscriber Identity). C3x11 and C3x11E only.
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num=MIN/MSID preceded by the country code
The MIN/MSID preceded by the country code is 15 digits in
length; MCC (3), MNC (2), MIN2 (3), MIN1 (7). For support of
Wireless Number Portability, changes to this number will NOT
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update the MDN. Changes will automatically update the
Access Overload Class values unless specifically modified
using +WAOC command.
+WSID=[idx],[SID],[NID]
Set SID and NID. C3x11 and C3x11E only.
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idx=The location in the SID/NID list to store the values.
sid=system ID
nid=network ID
The new SID/NID values are committed to NV with the
+WCMT command (AT+WCMT=1). A maximum of 20 index
locations (0‐19) are supported. Error 22 is returned if the
specified index value is not in the valid range.
~NAMVAL=nam[,min,msid,sid,nid]
Tip: It is recommended to use the Setup Wizard for your carrier to
provision the modem.
Write account activation data. C3x10 and C3x10E only.
Following writing the values, the modem must be reset.
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nam=0
min=phone number
msid=second number
sid=0 or the system ID
nid=63355 or the network ID
Note: If ~NAMLCK has not been successfully executed, the modem
returns ERROR.
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nam=0
min=phone number
msid=second number
sid=0 or the system ID
nid=63355 or the network ID
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B: Circuit Switch Communications
Circuit‐switch communication requires the Raven to be in
PassThru mode, communicating directly with the internal
hardware.
Note: When the Raven is used
for circuit switch, the circuit
switch configuration will disable
all ALEOS features except for
serial port communication.
PassThru mode disables the use of ALEOS in the modem. Any
features available using ALEOS are not usable when the
modem is in PassThru mode. In PassThru mode, the settings
available are those of the internal hardware. The Raven C3211
in PassThru mode can save settings internally like a conven‐
tional analog modem. The Raven C3210 or C3216 in PassThru
mode can not.
The best machines for use in circuit‐switched mode are ones
that can provide their own INIT or setup strings and/or issue
AT commands. For customers who have unintelligent
machines who still need to have the modem ʹreadyʹ to behave
in a certain way (such as Auto‐Answering circuit‐switched
data calls), there is a feature in the modem called the INIT
STATE.
For CDMA/1x, circuit‐switched configuration requires a voice
plan (account) with your carrier, not a 1xRTT data plan. 1xRTT
features are not compatible with the circuit switch configu‐
ration. Voice plan speeds are generally lower than those of a
data plan. It is generally not easy to switch from one plan to
the other.
Configuring Circuit-Switch
The Raven needs to be configured to enter into PassThru after
start up. You can use AceManager (preferred) or direct serial
communication to configure the Raven to work in PassThru
mode and for circuit‐switched communications. In the UDP
group, select the MD command and choose 07‐PassThru.
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Figure 2-1: AceManager : UDP > MD
The Raven needs a command string sent to the modem after it
is initialized. The command string will need to be tailored for
your application. Different models of the Raven may respond
differently to some of the commands. In the PassThru group,
type your command string in the input field for *PTINIT.
Figure 2-2: AceManager: PassThru
AT Commands and the Command String
Each modem requires a command string that is a combination
of AT commands limited to a maximum of 40 characters. The
command string will vary depending on the needs of the
connected device. For example, some devices need DTR to be
high while others need DTR to be ignored. For a full listing as
well as parameters and defaults, refer the AT Command
appendix.
Caution: The only commands that can be used in the string are
those which do not require ALEOS. All AT Commands beginning with
an * (asterix) require ALEOS.
Tip: The model number of your modem is on the label on the top of
the case (example, Raven 1x C3211-S or Raven CDMA C3210).
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Commands Specific to the Raven 1x C3210 and C3216
The command string cannot contain any spaces, commas, the
plus (+) symbol, or a semi‐colon (;). If an AT command needed
for the string contains a plus or comma (for example,
+IFC=0,0), you will need to designate a break character since
you cannot use the standard break of ; for the plus to be read
and a replacement for the comma. The break and comma
designations need to be at the end of the *PTINIT command
and separated with commas. During the INIT sequence, the
modem looks at the entire command before executing the AT
command string. If there are replacement values, it will
perform the appropriate replacement before executing the AT
command.
Table 2-1: Example for the Raven C3210 and C3216
Command
Components
AT*PTINIT=AT&C1S0=1$QCVAD=4%+IFC=0^0,%,^
AT*PTINIT=
Include this portion only if you will not be entering
the command using a AceManager. The
remainder of the example is the command string.
AT
All AT commands must start with “AT”.
&C1S0=1$QCVAD=4%+IFC=0^0
The string is a combination of AT Commands
limited to a maximum of 40 characters.
,% [,break]
Optional “BREAK” character to allow the use of a
command with a “+”. In the example, a “%” is used.
,^ [,comma]
Optional comma replacement character to allow
the use of a command requiring a comma. In the
example, a ^ is used.
Commands Specific to the Raven 1x C3211
No special characters are needed for BREAK and comma
though some commands will require a ‘line break’, ;AT.
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Table 2-2: Example for the Raven C3211
Command
Components
AT*PTINIT=ATS0=1+CICB=0
AT*PTINIT=
Include this portion only if you will not be entering
the command using a AceManager. The
remainder of the example is the command string.
AT
All AT commands must start with “AT”.
S0=1+CICB=0
The string is a combination of AT Commands
limited to a maximum of 40 characters.
Common AT Commands
E ‐ Echo
Q ‐ Quiet Mode
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&C ‐ DCD Control
&D ‐ DTR Options
&S ‐ DSR Options
S0 ‐ Auto‐answer mode
S7 ‐ Wait for Carrier
S8 Comma Pause Time
S9 ‐ Carrier Detect Response Time
+IFC=x,x ‐ Enable or Disable Flow control ‐ RTS/CTS for
C3210, you will need to use a comma replacement
command
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$QCVAD ‐ Answer as a Data Call forC3210
+CICB ‐ Answer as a Data Call for C3211
Raven LEDs in Circuit-Switched Mode
When the Raven is in Circuit‐Switched mode, the LEDs on the
front will behave differently. The Chan, Link, and Reg LEDs will
flash in tandem, like with PassThru mode, while all other
LEDs (except for Power) will be off.
Step by Step Configuration
For your convenience, these directions use pre‐configured
templates.
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1. Gather the required information,
hardware, and software
Different model numbers will have different configurations.
Some of the configuration steps for one model will not work at
all with any other model number.
The model number for your Raven is on the sticker which is on
the top of the modem (example, Raven 1x C3211 or Raven
CDMA C3210). The first letter and number (C3) indicates the
communication technology your modem uses. The next
number (2) indicates the modem model (Raven). The final two
numbers (10, 11, or 16) indicate the internal hardware model.
Hardware Required
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A personal computer with a functioning serial port or USB
port and a USB to serial converter configured to work with
your computer.
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A straight through RS232 cable (DB9M‐DB9F).
A suitable power supply and antenna for the Raven.
Without suitable signal strength the modem will not
function. Better than at least ‐100dBM is required.
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A CDMA/1x account that supports circuit‐switched
communication.
Software Required
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Setup Wizard ‐ The activation utility. You can download
the Setup Wizard from the Sierra Wireless AirLink
Solutions website: http://www.airlink.com. A default
installation of this utility is assumed later in these direc‐
tions.
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Modem Doctor ‐ Utility to conduct diagnostics and to
bring your modem to a base‐level of configuration. You
can download Modem Doctor from the Sierra Wireless
AirLink Solutions website: http://www.airlink.com. This
utility does not need to be installed; it is run directly.
Remember where you downloaded it to, so you can run it
as part of the instructions below.
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AceManager ‐ Graphical interface for entering most AT
Commands. You can download AceManager from the
Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions website: http://
www.airlink.com/. A default installation of this utility is
assumed later in these directions.
Raven Templates for Circuit‐Switch ‐ These templates are
provided by your Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions repre‐
sentative and have a .xml extension. You can also
download the appropriate template from: http://
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www.airlink.com/docs/AppNotes/CircuitSwitchTem‐
plates/. You should only download the template which
matches your modem model and/or configuration needs.
Information Required for CDMA/1x only
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Master Subsidy Lock (MSL) ‐ also called the Unlock Code
or Activation Code. This should be provided by your
Wireless Provider. The incorrect MSL can cause the config‐
uration to fail. This might also be programmed for you as
part of the Setup Wizard activation process.
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MIN and MDSN or MSID ‐ The phone number for your
cellular account (also called the MIN). You may have two
phone numbers for your modem, the MIN and MDN or
MSID. If you have two numbers which are different and
you only enter one, the configuration will fail. The MIN
and MDN or MSID (if it is different) should be provided
by your Wireless Provider.
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Username (SID or NID) and Password ‐ You may also
need a user name and password for your account. The user
name for your account may be the same as your MIN. The
user name and password should be provided by your
Wireless Provider.
2. Connect the modem to your computer
Using the RS232 cable, connect the modem to the computer
and apply power to the modem.
3. Erase the internal memory
The Raven should have the internal memory erased to bring
the modem to a known starting point without any configu‐
ration or account programming.
a. Start Modem Doctor.
b. Select Erase the modemʹs non‐volatile data.
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Figure 2-3: Modem Doctor
c. Select Serial from the Interface options and select the
Port on your computer to which the Raven is
connected. Leave the Baud setting at 115200.
Figure 2-4: Modem Doctor: Interface
d. Click the Next button and press the modem Reset
button when prompted. The modem Reset button is
located on the front panel of the modem and can be
accessed with the point of a pen or similar tool.
Figure 2-5: Raven: Reset button
e. Click the Exit button in Modem Doctor when the
process is complete.
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4. Activate the Raven
Using the Setup Wizard, activate the Raven for your cellular
account with your Wireless Provider.
a. Follow the directions in the Quick Start Guide for the
Raven to activate (also called provision) your modem.
b. Complete the Setup Wizard and verify that the
account is good using the Setup Wizard test screen. If
your modem fails any of the tests then contact your
cellular provider and troubleshoot the account. Do not
proceed until the account is functioning correctly.
Figure 2-6: Setup Wizard : Testing Modem
5. Start AceManager.
Start > All Programs > AirLink Communications > AceManager 3G
> AceManager 3G
a. Click the Connect button.
Figure 2-7: AceManager
b. Select PPP.
c. Select COM1 for the Port.
d. Enter 12345 for the Password.
e. Click OK.
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Figure 2-8: AceManager : Connect to Modem using PPP
6. Configure serial port speed.
a. On the left, under the GROUPS heading, select Serial.
Figure 2-9: AceManager : Serial - *MODEMHISPEED
b. Change the *MODEMHISPEED setting to “0”.
7. Save the serial setting.
a. Click the Write button on the tool bar of AceManager
and wait for the message “Write Successful” to appear
in the status bar.
Figure 2-10: AceManager : Write
b. Click the Clear button.
Figure 2-11: AceManager : Clear
c. Click the Disconnect button.
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Figure 2-12: AceManager : Disconnect
d. Press the modem Reset button on the front of the
modem.
Figure 2-13: Raven: Reset
e. Wait until the modem REG indicator is lit and then
proceed to the next step.
8. Configure the Raven using a
AceManager template.
Caution: Do not proceed to this step before the REG indicator light is
lit.
a. Click the Refresh All button on the tool bar of
AceManager and wait until all of the modem infor‐
mation is loaded into the AceManager application.
Figure 2-14: AceManager : Refresh All
b. Click the Load button on the tool bar.
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Figure 2-15: AceManager : Load
c. Change to the folder (directory) where you
downloaded the template(s) and select the template
for your modem model and/or preferred mode.
Figure 2-16: AceManager : Templates
Tip: If landline emulation is desired then choose the “non-quiet”
template. If direct serial cable replacement is desired then choose the
“quiet” template.
9. Configure additional PassThru
settings.
a. On the left, under the GROUPS heading, select
PassThru.
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Figure 2-17: AceManager : PassThru
b. For *PTREFRESH, enter a value of 15.
c. For *RESETPERIOD, enter a value of 6.
10. Save the configuration settings.
Click the Write button on the tool bar of AceManager and wait
for the message “Write Successful” to appear in the status bar.
11. Configure the Raven for your
equipment.
a. Make any appropriate changes to the serial port
parameters to match your equipment. These changes
are made under the group Serial.
Caution: Do not under any circumstances change the
*MODEMHISPEED setting from the template configuration, the only
recommended setting to change is the S23 setting.
b. Follow the directions above to Write the changes to the
modem.
12. Reset the Raven.
a. Click the Disconnect button.
b. Press the modem Reset button on the front of the
modem.
c. Wait until the modem REG indicator is lit.
d. Disconnect the Raven from your computer.
13. Test the Raven Configuration.
Once the modem has been activated and you’ve built the
command string it is recommended that the Raven modem be
tested previous to field installation.
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a. Verify that the modem Chan, Link and Reg indicators
are blinking in unison confirming that the modem is
now operating in circuit switched (IS‐95) mode.
Note: The dial test should be
completed with the serial cable
disconnected to verify that no
signaling is required by the
modem.
b. Dial the Raven modem telephone number from a land
line and verify that the modem automatically answers
the call with modem tones.
c. Verify outgoing calls.
1. Connect the modem to your computer with a
serial cable. Using a terminal emulation program
(HyperTerminal) set up for 9600bps, 8 data bits, no
parity and 1 stop bit.
2. Enter the command: ATD[phone number]. For the
[phone number], enter a known phone number
including the area code for which you can hear
ring (such as your office phone).
14. Commission the Raven Modem on
Site.
The following steps represent a guideline and makes assump‐
tions that the modem has been verified previously in a
controlled environment.
a. Install the Raven modem verifying that all power and
antenna cables are correctly secured.
b. Verify that the Raven modem powers up and that the
Chan, Link and Reg lights blink in unison.
c. Connect the Raven modem to the laptop computer via
a straight through RS232 cable or connect the serial
cable from the modem to a USB to serial device that
has been previously installed on the laptop.
d. Using a terminal emulation program (HyperTerminal)
set up for 9600bps, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit,
verify the signal strength.
For the Raven C3210: Enter the command: AT!RSSI?.
This will respond back with a signal strength measure‐
ment represented in dBm. The value must be better
than ‐100dBm for the modem to function and it is
strongly recommended that ‐90dBm or better be used
as a minimum value.
For the Raven C3211: Enter the command: AT+CSQ?.
This will respond back with a signal strength measure‐
ment represented on a scale from 0‐31 and second
value separated by a comma. The signal strength value
must be higher than 9 for the modem to function and it
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is strongly recommended that a value of 18 or better be
used as a minimum value.
Tip: You can use the A/ command to repeat the last AT command.
e. Remove the connection to the Laptop PC and connect
your equipment to the Raven Modem.
f. Have the actual application call your equipment via
the modem telephone number and verify communica‐
tions.
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C: Windows Dial-up Networking
(DUN)
Dial‐up Networking (DUN) allows a computer or other device
to use the serial port on your Raven to connect to the Internet
or private network using PPP just like an analog modem using
a standard phone line.
Caution: To install any driver on your computer, you may need to be
logged in as Administrator or have Administrator privileges for your
login.
Microsoft Windows XP is used in the examples below. The
modem driver installation and DUN setup and configuration
is similar in Microsoft Windows products. Examples are not
provided here for installing the driver or configuring DUN for
any other operating system.
Installing a modem driver for
Raven
Standard installations of Microsoft Windows XP and 2000
include a generic modem driver which will work with your
Raven.
1. Connect the Raven.
a. Connect the modem to the computer with a DB‐9
cable or the USB port in serial mode. .
b. Plug in the AC adapter, connect the antenna(s) and
power on the modem.
2. Install the driver.
a. Select Start > Control Panel > Phone and Modem Options
(in Classic View).
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Figure 3-1: Phone and Modem Options
b. Select the Modems tab.
Figure 3-2: Phone and Modem Options: Modems
c. Select Add.
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Figure 3-3: Add Hardware Wizard
d. Check Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list.
e. Select Next.
Figure 3-4: Add Hardware Wizard: Install New Modem
f. Select (Standard Modem Types) from the Manufacturers
column.
g. Select Standard 33600 bps Modem from the Models
column.
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Tip: If you have the speed for your modem configured as something
other than the default, use the Standard Modem that matches the
speed you configured.
h. Select Next.
Figure 3-5: Add Hardware Wizard: Select Ports
i. Check Selected Ports
j. Select the COM port the modem is connected to
(commonly COM1).
k. Select Next.
Figure 3-6: Add Hardware Wizard: Finish
l. Once the modem driver is installed, select Finish.
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3. Configure the driver.
When you return to the Phone and Modem Options window, you
should see the newly installed modem “attached to” the
correct COM port.
Figure 3-7: Phone and Modem Options: Modems
a. Highlight the modem and select Properties.
Figure 3-8: Modem Properties
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b. Select the Modem tab.
Figure 3-9: Modem Properties: Modem
c. Maximum Port Speed should be set to 115200
(default).
d. Select OK to exit.
e. Select OK again to exit out of the Phone and Modem
Options.
Creating a Dial-Up Networking
(PPP) Connection
Once you have the driver for the modem installed on your
computer, you can set up and configure Dial Up Networking
(DUN) to use the modem as your connection to the Internet
using PPP.
Note: No other device or program can be using the same COM port
(serial port) configured for the modem driver.
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Caution: If you have an existing LAN connection, installing DUN for
the modem may interfere with the LAN connection. It's recommended
to disconnect your LAN connection before using a PPP connection
with your Raven.
Once the DUN connection is initiated, by default, it will take
over as the “default route” for network communication and
specifically for Internet access. If you want the two connections
to co‐exist, you will need to de‐select “Use default gateway on
remote network” (described later) and use the route command
in Windows to setup routing through the modem properly.
This guide does not provide information on the route
command. You may need to consult with your network admin‐
istrator to properly configure routing.
1. Create a new network connection.
a. Select Start > Connect To > Show All Connections to open
the Network Connections window.
Figure 3-10: Windows : Start menu
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b. Select Create a New Connection under Network Tasks in
the menu area on the left.
Figure 3-11: Create New Connection
c. Select Next to start installing and configuring the DUN
connection.
Figure 3-12: New Connection Wizard
d. Select Connect to the Internet.
e. Select Next.
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Figure 3-13: New Connection: Type
f. Select Set up my connection manually.
g. Select Next.
Figure 3-14: New Connection: How do you want to connect?
h. Select Connect using a dial‐up modem.
i. Select Next.
Figure 3-15: New Connection: Connect using...
j. Optional: If you have multiple modems installed on
your computer, you may be prompted to select the
modem to be used. If you only have one modem
installed, this option will be omitted.
k. Check Standard 33600 bps Modem.
l. Select Next.
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Figure 3-16: New Connection: Select Modem
m. Type in a name for the connection, such as Sierra
Wireless AirLink Modem.
n. Select Next.
Figure 3-17: New Connection: Connection Name
Tip: The name provided here will not effect the connection in any
way. It is only a label for the icon. It can be the name of your wireless
service provider (Provider), your modem (Raven), or any other desig-
nation for the connection.
o. Type in 10001 as the phone number for the modem to
dial.
p. Select Next.
Figure 3-18: New Connection: Phone Number
q. Optional: If you have multiple users configured for
your computer, you may be prompted for Connection
Availability. If you select My use only, the account
currently logged on will be the only one able to use
this DUN connection.
r. Select Next.
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Figure 3-19: New Connection: Permissions
Generally the modem takes care of the Account Information,
User name and Password, for the connection, so you can leave
the fields blank (unless otherwise instructed by Support).
s. If you want to allow others to use the same login for
the modem, select Use this account name and password....
t. Select Next.
Figure 3-20: New Connection: Connection Information
Caution: If you have a LAN connection to the Internet and select
Make this the default Internet Connection for the DUN configuration,
you will not be able to use the LAN to connect to the Internet and may
also affect the network connection on your computer to the rest of the
LAN. Select this option ONLY if the Raven will be your sole network
connection.
u. If you want to add a shortcut for this DUN connection
to your desktop, check Add a shortcut.
v. Select Finish to exit the Network Connection Wizard.
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Figure 3-21: New Connection: Finish
2. Configure the DUN connection
After you complete the New Connection Wizard, there are a
few more things you will want to configure in the connection.
a. Select Properties.
Figure 3-22: DUN Connection
b. Uncheck Use dialing rules.
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c. Check Show icon...when connected.
d. Select Configure, below the Connect using line.
Figure 3-23: DUN Properties
e. Select 115200 as the Maximum speed.
f. Check Enable hardware flow control.
g. Do not check any other option.
h. Select OK.
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Figure 3-24: Modem Configuration
i. Back at the main properties screen, select the
Networking tab.
Figure 3-25: Networking
j. Select Settings.
k. Remove the checks from all three PPP settings.
l. Select OK.
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Figure 3-26: PPP Settings
m. Select (highlight) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then
select Properties.
Tip: For most configurations, you will be obtaining the IP address and
the DNS server address automatically.
n. Select Advanced.
Figure 3-27: TCP/IP Properties
o. Uncheck Use IP header compression.
p. Check Use default gateway on remote network.
q. Select OK.
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Figure 3-28: Advanced TCP/IP
Tip: You may want to check the Options tab and change the settings
for applications you might be using. The default options are generally
applicable for most uses.
Caution: Unless specifically directed to do so by Support or your
network administrator, you do not need to make any changes to the
options on the Security tab.
r. Select OK until you return to the Connect window.
Connecting to the Internet
Using DUN
There are two methods you can use to connect with Raven to
the Internet using DUN, AceView and the Windows DUN
connection directly.
AceView
AceView is a small utility which can maintain your DUN
connection and monitor the connection of your Raven to
Provider. If you have not already installed AceView you can
obtain the most recent version from the Sierra Wireless Airlink
website.
Note: The direct DUN
This guide assumes you have a default installation of AceView.
connection features of AceView
are not available in Windows 98
or Windows NT.
1. Start AceView.
Start > All Programs > AirLink Communications > AceView
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2. Enable the Connection.
Figure 3-29: AceView: Menu
a. Right‐click on the AceView window to open the menu.
b. Select Connection Settings.
Figure 3-30: AceView: Connection Settings
c. Select Auto Start in the DUN section.
d. Select Maintain Persistent Connection.
When checked, AceView will continually check the DUN
connection to ensure it is not down. If so, AceView will
attempt to connect again.
Tip: When using the DUN connection, make sure the IP Address is
set to the local IP address of the modem, 192.168.13.31 by default.
e. Select OK.
f. OK.
Windows DUN
You can directly use the Dial‐up link for the DUN connection.
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1. Start the DUN session.
Start > Connect To > Sierra Wireless Airlink Modem
If you named the connection differently, use the name of the
PPP connection you made earlier.
Figure 3-31: DUN Connection
Tip: Generally you will not need to enter a Username or Password. If
you do need to enter either, you can enter these parameters
beforehand using *NETUID and *NETPW.
2. Select Dial to connect to the modem
and the cellular network.
Note: The speed shown in the
connection is the speed between
the modem and your computer, it
is not the speed of the modem’s
connection to Provider or the
Internet.
When you’re connected, an icon should appear in the system
tray showing the connection status.
Figure 3-32: Connection indicator
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Caution: For DUN connections on a Windows Mobility or other non-
personal computer, the DNS settings may not be configured with the
DUN connection. You may need to go into the network settings and
add DNS servers manually.
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