Installation
Installation Instructions
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Installation Instructions
The installation instructions depends on the product. The directions below provides details
on how to setup and install software for the Cellular Gateway GPRS, Cellular Gateway
CDMA and Cellular Gateway PC Card.
Once setup, install software, connecting to an existing LAN and customization are all the
same. Discussions of these topics start on page page 35.
Cellular Gateway GPRS CGW101
Other requirements
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A cellular-with-data service contract with a cellular service provider whose data protocol
is compatible with the gateway. All cellular-with-data service contracts require an IMEI
number. The Cellular Gateway IMEI number is located on the bottom of the device as a
bar code labeled IMEI.The number is unique to each product and is used by the cellular
carrier to track your product.
If you are purchasing a T-Mobile plan, make sure to ask for an appropriate APN (for
example, internet2.voicestream.com). The APN is specific to the type of data plan. T-
Mobile users must configure the gateway with this APN. This extra step is not required
for AT&T data plan users.
See the list of providers in
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The Cellular Gateway 1000 requires a GPRS cellular SIM card, received when you
purchase a cellular-with-data service contract. The SIM card enables the gateway to
communicate with the cellular network. (The Cellular Gateway 1100 does not require a
SIM card.
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For LAN connection, your computer must be equipped with a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
network interface card or a compatible 802.11 PCI or PCMCIA wireless card.
