User`s guide

4000/5000 Modems’ User Guide

Chapter 4: Wireless WAN Setup

Activation

Getting an account for your modem

Contact your wireless service provider and request a CDMA account activation with the

“packet data” service option for 1xEvDO or 1xRTT.

You will need to provide the service provider the Electronic Serial Number (ESN) of the

modem you wish to activate. The ESN is located on a label under the modem.

The wireless service provider should give you the following credentials for you to

complete the activation:

 Mobile Directory Number (MDN): the 10-digit telephone number assigned to

your unit, including the area code

 Master Lock Code (MSL): the 6-digit number representing the Service

Provisioning Lock Code, if not provided then assume it’s 000000

 Mobile Station ID (MSID or IMSI or MIN): the 10-digit or 15-digit number

required for Local Number Portability, if not provided then assume it’s the same

as the MDN

 Username/Password for packet network access

Note: Keep a written record of the account information that your wireless

service provider gives you. Store it in a secure location. You will need this

information if required to re-enter the account information.

Provisioning the account credentials into the modem

A serial connection is required between your PC and the modem for this process.

Run BVDM, and from Tools > Settings, make sure you select the PC’s COM port to

which the modem is attached (as shown in the figure below):