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Note:

 The value of the APN field may vary. Please make sure that the APN entered into 

the Windows settings is the correct APN associated with the data plan being used.  

After filling out the info in the image above, press "Save" and proceed to 

Section 3.3

3.3  Verify Cellular Connectivity 

In the "Cellular" menu, hit the ‘Connect’ button, and the modem should establish a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

cellular connection. If connected, the window should look something like this: 

 

 

If the cellular connection has been established, then the internet connection is ready to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

   

use. The connection will function just like any other ethernet or WiFi connection.  

PN 1001794 Rev 1

© NimbeLink Corp. 2018. All rights reserved.

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Summary of Contents for Skywire NL-SW-LTE-TNAG-B

Page 1: ...Configuring Skywire CAT 3 LTE Modems for MBIM Mode on Windows 8 and 10 NimbeLink Corp Updated October 2018 PN 1001794 rev 1 NimbeLink Corp 2018 All rights reserved 1 ...

Page 2: ...Skywire Setup 4 2 4 Enable MBIM Mode 4 2 5 Enable Cellular Functionality 5 3 Configure Windows Cellular Settings 6 3 1 Connect the Skywire to USB 6 3 2 Configure the Connection Settings 7 3 2 1 Verizon Connection Settings 8 3 2 2 AT T Connection Settings 9 3 2 3 T Mobile Connection Settings 10 3 3 Verify Cellular Connectivity 11 PN 1001794 Rev 1 NimbeLink Corp 2018 All rights reserved 2 ...

Page 3: ...G LTE CAT3 Skywire modem to use MBIM protocol and establish a connection to a cellular LTE network Please note that MBIM protocol only works for Windows 8 and Windows 10 Users running Windows 7 must use RNDIS protocol to implement an ethernet over USB interface 1 2 Supported Devices This application note has been tested on and designed for use with the following Skywire modems Supported Device Fir...

Page 4: ...wire Setup Ensure that the target Skywire has a functioning SIM card inserted and that the Skywire is properly installed into a Skywire development kit or a similar development interface Additionally ensure that the modem s firmware is up to date and that the correct carrier specific firmware is installed on the modem Also it is important to note that the modem must be connected via UART for Secti...

Page 5: ... receiving an adequate signal To check signal strength issue the following command AT CSQ The modem should respond with CSQ rssi sq Where each item in is replaced with an integer value See the bullet points below for an explanation of the two parameters rssi indicates the received signal strength The returned value should be between 0 and 31 A value of 99 indicates that the the signal strength is ...

Page 6: ...e USB cable into the USB port After a short moment the modem will pop up in the Wireless Internet Settings menu in the Windows toolbar It should look something like the image below where Verizon Wireless LTE is replaced by the carrier that corresponds to the SIM card PN 1001794 Rev 1 NimbeLink Corp 2018 All rights reserved 6 ...

Page 7: ...t the latest drivers are installed for the modem and retry the connection 3 2 Configure the Connection Settings Section 3 2 contains instructions for configuring the connection settings for each carrier Click on a link below or navigate to the section that contains the proper instructions for the relevant carrier Verizon Section 3 2 1 AT T Section 3 2 2 T Mobile Section 3 2 3 PN 1001794 Rev 1 Nimb...

Page 8: ...o the image below Select Add an APN In the new window enter the following information Note The value of the APN field may vary Please make sure that the APN entered into the Windows settings is the correct APN associated with the data plan being used After filling out the info in the image above press Save and proceed to Section 3 3 PN 1001794 Rev 1 NimbeLink Corp 2018 All rights reserved 8 ...

Page 9: ...enu click on the link that says Advanced options A new page will open with information about the modem It should look similar to the image below Select Add an APN In the new window enter the following information PN 1001794 Rev 1 NimbeLink Corp 2018 All rights reserved 9 ...

Page 10: ...he image above press Save and proceed to Section 3 3 3 2 3 T Mobile Connection Settings Within the Windows Cellular Settings menu click on the link that says Advanced options A new page will open with information about the modem It should look similar to the image below Select Add an APN In the new window enter the following information PN 1001794 Rev 1 NimbeLink Corp 2018 All rights reserved 10 ...

Page 11: ...ed to Section 3 3 3 3 Verify Cellular Connectivity In the Cellular menu hit the Connect button and the modem should establish a cellular connection If connected the window should look something like this If the cellular connection has been established then the internet connection is ready to use The connection will function just like any other ethernet or WiFi connection PN 1001794 Rev 1 NimbeLink...

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