21. Modem
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esn
Synopsis: A string
The Electronic Serial Number of the modem. ESN is only avaible for the CDMA modem.
ecio
Synopsis: integer
The total energy per chip per power density value in dBm
rssi-indicator
Synopsis: integer
The Received Signal Strength Indicator in dBm
network-operator
Synopsis: A string
The wireless network operator currently in use
network-in-use
Synopsis: A string
The network technology currently in use by the modem
network-status
Synopsis: A string
The registration status of the modem with the wireless network
phone-number
Synopsis: A string
The subscriber phone number of the CDMA modem
The information below provides additional details about the fields in the CDMA EVDO Cellular Modem
Information form.
The Electronic Serial Number (ESN) is a numeric identifier unique to the cellular modem card. This
corresponds to the IMEI for GSM networks.
Rssi Indicator (Received Signal Strength) indicates the signal level received by the cellular modem from
the cell site.
Network Operator displays the identity of the wireless network provider to which the cellular modem
is currently connected.
The Network In Use field displays which network technology is currently in use between the modem
and the network.
Network Status displays the current registration status of the cellular modem with respect to the cellular
network. Possible values are:
• Registered, home
• Registered, roaming
• Unregistered
Phone Number displays the cellular telephone number associated with the account created to provide
service for the modem.
21.1.2.4.1. Cellular Modem Account Activation
Prior to use, a CDMA-type cellular modem must be activated for use on a particular provider’s network.
Once the activation process has been completed, the modem will be able to connect to the network
without further intervention. Two account activation methods are provided by ROX™: "OTA (Over-the-
Air)" and "Manual". Both activation methods are described in this section.