QUICK
START
GUIDE
BT
‐
6800
CELLULAR
MODEMS
1
–
Setup
a
data
account
for
the
modem
Contact
your
cellular
provider
(carrier)
and
request
a
data
account.
The
carrier
should
provide
you
with
a
SIM
card
to
insert
into
the
modem,
along
with
the
APN/username/password
for
data
connectivity.
2
–
Insert
the
SIM
card
1.
Locate
the
SIM
slot
on
the
right
side
of
the
modem.
2.
insert
the
card
with
its
cut
side
facing
forward
and
on
the
left
3.
Using
the
tip
of
a
pen,
push
it
in
until
it
clicks.
3
–
Wiring
and
Power
‐
up
1.
Connect
the
modem
to
your
computer
using
a
standard
Ethernet
cable.
Alternatively,
the
RS
‐
232
or
USB
ports
can
be
used
for
setup.
2.
Connect
the
cellular
antenna
to
the
Antenna
connector.
3.
Plug
in
the
power
connector
to
power
‐
up
the
modem.
4
–
Start
BlueVue
Device
Manager
to
detect
the
modem
1.
Download
and
install
the
latest
version
of
BlueVue
Device
Manager
from:
2.
When
launched,
it
will
attempt
to
connect
to
192.168.0.1
by
default,
once
connected
to
the
modem
the
Modem
Diagnostic
window
will
open
(Note
that
192.168.0.1
connects
to
the
Ethernet
cable.
To
connect
to
the
USB
port
use
192.168.111.1):
Troubleshooting
If
BlueVue
displays
“Detecting
Modem
at
192.168.0.1”
indefinitely,
then:
•
Make
sure
the
modem
is
powered
on
•
Check
the
Ethernet
Link
LED
on
the
modem.
If
it’s
off,
it
usually
means
you
have
a
problem
with
the
Ethernet
cable
or
with
your
computer’s
network
card.
•
Close
all
other
network
connections
(such
as
WiFi)
•
Set
your
computer
to
obtain
an
IP
address
automatically
5
–
Confirm
that
the
modem
is
acquiring
a
cellular
signal
The
Signal
LED
should
be
on
or
flashing,
indicating
that
the
modem
has
a
signal.
BlueVue
Device
Manager
displays
signal
information
in
the
top
right
of
its
window;
a
minimum
of
1
bar
is
required
to
connect
with
the
modem.
Troubleshooting
If
the
Signal
LED
is
off,
then
there
may
be
an
issue
with
the
antenna
or
cellular
coverage
might
be
too
low
in
your
current
location.
6
–
Set
the
WAN
data
connection
1.
In
BlueVue
Device
Manager,
click
on
the
WAN
button
2.
Set
the
Username
and
Password
if
provided
by
the
carrier
3.
Set
the
APN
as
provided
by
the
carrier
4.
Click
Submit
5.
Confirm
the
modem
has
successfully
connected
to
the
cellular
network:
•
The
WAN
LED
will
be
on
or
flashing
•
In
BlueVue,
click
the
DIAG
button,
the
WAN
IP
should
indicate
the
IP
address
assigned
to
the
modem
by
the
cellular
network.
Setup
is
complete!
The
modem
should
be
ready
for
use
as
a
basic
internet
access
point.
For
more
advanced
modem
configuration,
consult
the
documentation
section
of
our
website