2. Getting Started
The following section will guide users through the getting started process with a
SWDK2 development kit in a Windows 10 environment.
2.1 Data Plans
Skywire cellular modems do not ship with active cellular data
plans, unless they are part of NimbeLink's Skywire Bundled
Dataplan Service.
Devices using
NimbeLink's Bundled Data Plan Service
with global coverage SIM's, on a 10 year, 500 MB bundled
data plan that is pre-activated and ready to use out of the
box.
If your modem did not come with a bundled data plan then
you can activate a new Verizon or AT&T data plan by visiting
, creating an account, and then
activating your Skywire there. Alternatively, you can also
contact your preferred cellular carrier for assistance in
setting up a data plan
.
2.2 Access Point Names
Users will need to set an Access Point Name (APN) on their modem for it to be able to
connect to a cellular carrier's network. The APN is determined by the cellular carrier
and the type of data plan that is in use.
The table below contains a list of common APNs and their respective carriers. It is
important to use the APN that corresponds to the proper carrier. Failure to do so will
result in failed cellular network connections. Customers using non-NimbeLink data
plans will need to contact their carriers for APN information.
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Cellular Carrier
APN
Description
Verizon
nimblink.gw12.vzwentp
APN for go.nimbelink data plans using Verizon
AT&T
iot0718.com.attz
APN for go.nimbelink data plans using AT&T
Global
nl2.nimbelink
APN for NimbeLink 10 year bundled data plans