User`s guide

4 Activation & WAN Setup
4.1 Activation (CDMA modems only)
A modem must be activated and configured before it can be used on the cellular network. The steps below outline how
to activate a modem. To configure the modem to connect to the wireless network after activation has been performed,
skip to the next section.
4.1.1 Obtaining a cellular account for the modem
Contact a cellular service provider or cellular dealer and request a CDMA account with the packet data service option
for 1xRTT, 1xEV-DO, or 1xEV-DO Rev. A. The provider will require the Electronic Serial Number (ESN) of the modem. The
ESN is located on the label under the modem as well as on the modem’s packaging box.
The cellular service provider will then provide the information required to activate the modem.
IMPORTANT
Ask your cellular service provider whether the carrier blocks incoming connections. If they do, you will be unable to
communicate with the modem remotely unless you ask the service provider to allow incoming connections to your
application’s TCP and UDP ports. If possible, ask them to open the following ports as well: TCP 20 and TCP 21 (used for
firmware upgrades), TCP 5070 (used by BlueVue Device Manager), and TCP 6070 and 6073 (used for AT command
configuration and troubleshooting).
4.1.2 Programming the account information into the modem
The steps required to program the account information into the modem are unique to each carrier. The Quick Start
Guide booklet included in the modem package contains a step-by-step walkthrough for activating the modem. The latest
version of the Quick Start Guide is also available for download at www.redlion.net.
4.1.3 Confirming the success of activation
Once the activation process above is complete, navigate to WAN (WAN Settings). The modem’s phone number should
be displayed at the top left as shown in Figure 6.