GE
DRAFT
V
OLUSON
™ P8 / V
OLUSON
™ P6
DIRECTION 5723243, R
EVISION
6
DRAFT (M
AY
23, 2018)
B
ASIC
S
ERVICE
M
ANUAL
Chapter 3 - Setup Instructions
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How to Setup the Cellular Modem
By means of the Cellular Modem, it is possible to connect the Voluson™ P8 / Voluson™ P6 to the
Internet by using a SIM card.
When to use the Cellular Modem
The Cellular Modem is useful if no Internet connection is available via LAN or WIFI. Connecting the
Voluson S6S8/P6P8 Series to the Internet allows the user to send images via e-mail and/or MMS to
patients or physicians.
NOTE:
MMS are sent by e-mail to a 3rd party provider (e.g. SMSglobal). This service needs to be ordered by
a 3rd party provider.
NOTE:
Please check with a Smartphone located near theVoluson™ P8 / Voluson™ P6, if network coverage is
available. Used SIM card in the Smartphone should use same provider as SIM card for Cellular Modem.
Hardware Setup: To use the feature the peripheral Cellular Modem needs to be installed and a SIM card
from your local service provider needs to be ordered.
SIM card requirements:
•
Data capable
•
Standard size
•
prepaid or post paid
NOTE:
Since the Voluson™ P8 / Voluson™ P6 does not enable browser access, the service provider needs to
enable the Internet access on the SIM card before installation in the Cellular Modem. Please ensure
from the service provider, that there is no browser registration necessary when using the SIM card.
Necessary SIM card information provided by the SIM card provider
Please ensure that the SIM card information is available before setting up the Voluson™ P8 /
Voluson™ P6.
APN (Access Point Name)
e.g., a1.net
User Name for APN
e.g., [email protected]
Password for APN
***
SIM card Pin
****
Dial in Phone Number
e.g., *99# - if not explicitly stated by the provider, use *99#