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Figure 0-21: Serial

The serial port of your Raven X 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 solid, Raven X indicates a successful connection. When your Raven X is 
connected to power and an antenna, there is a specific pattern to the lights to 
indicate its operation mode.

Figure 0-22: Raven X Indicator lights

Network

 - Indicates a successful connection to the cellular network with an 

IP address given and a channel acquired.

Signal

 - 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. 

Activity

 - Lights will flash as data is transferred to and from the PinPoint 

modem on the remote network. 

Service

 - Indicates when the connection is EV-DO. Unlit indicates 1x. 

RSSI LED Ranges

RSSI/Signal LED Status

Ranges of RSSI (dBm)

On Solid

Equal to or stronger than -69

Fast Blink

-70 to -79

Normal blink

-80 to -89

Slow Blink

 -90 to -99

Extinguished

 Equal to or weaker than -100

Summary of Contents for Airlink Raven X

Page 1: ...CoverTitle Raven X Quick Start Guide for Alltel 20070914 Rev 1 0...

Page 2: ...r Alltel 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 microsof...

Page 3: ...elect the Ethernet adapter or USB net connectionon your computer to which the modem is connected most computers only have one adapter which will be selected for you The default password for the modem...

Page 4: ...ferent Ethernet cable OR If you connected your Raven X to the serial port on your computer select Connected to a Serial Port check Auto Detect Port Settings or select the port from the drop down menu...

Page 5: ...ll be using Test Modem Setup Verify your Raven X is properly configured and connecting on the Alltel network Setup a DUN Connection Create a Dial Up Networking entry for local connection This part of...

Page 6: ...rnet to activate your Product Name and need to remove the Ethernet cable from your modem to connect to your usual Internet connection to Check for Updates be sure to reconnect the Raven X before you s...

Page 7: ...network in a specific region Figure 0 8 Setup Wizard SID The Wizard will check the signal strength of your Raven X RSSI Click Next to begin the activation process Note The process may take a few minut...

Page 8: ...ly At this point your modem is configured and activated to work on the Alltel network Note These tests depending on the strength of your signal may take a few minutes Initially while the tests are bei...

Page 9: ...k if it s something you need for your account Before you start the configuration for Private Networking Data Link the connection to the network may be checked Caution Ensure the Raven X has been activ...

Page 10: ...o the network will be tested again 7 Optional Setting up a DUN Connection Note Using DUN the speed of the connection is the limited to the connection between the modem and the computer This may be les...

Page 11: ...X to your computer Figure 0 15 Setup Wizard DUN settings b The COM port and speed should match the settings of the Raven X and where it will be connected default settings will be pre entered c Select...

Page 12: ...nnection for the Raven X Figure 0 17 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...

Page 13: ...ustrial 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 X can withstand Figure 0 19 Rave...

Page 14: ...in the Raven line modems In the Raven X the white wire lead has no function and can be ignored Warning Explosion Hazard Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is kn...

Page 15: ...2 Raven X Indicator lights Network Indicates a successful connection to the cellular network with an IP address given and a channel acquired Signal Light shows the strength of the signal and may be ne...

Page 16: ...he LEDs will cycle from left to right PassThru mode Network and Signal LEDs will blink in tandem The Activity LED will blink when transmitting or receiving data SOS The Network and Service Err or Serv...

Page 17: ...radius 0 075 1 9mm C to C 0 565 14mm D to D 0 315 8mm E to E 0 132 3 3mm A B F to F 0 315 8mm G to G 2 145 54 48mm H to H 1 895 48 13mm I to I 0 565 14 35mm K to K 0 665 16 89mm L to L 0 257 6 53mm M...

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