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Provisioning the Vanguard 3G Radio Modem
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The Vanguard 3G cellular radio modem requires an active cellular data service contract for
provisioning. Verify that your cellular service contract is a data service contract with
packet data NOT circuit switched technology. If you do not have an active data contract,
contact your service provider.
Note:
The Vanguard 3G radio modems are carrier specific. You must activate your unit with the
carrier specified when the product was ordered. The unit must be activated in the carrier’s
home area.
Depending on your carrier, the Vanguard 3G radio modem can be activated manually (see
Figure 11) or using OTASP (Over-The-Air Service Programming) or IOTA (Internet Over-
The-Air) (see Figure 12). In either case, the carrier will require you to provide them with
the ESN (electronic serial number) that is assigned to the cellular modem at the factory.
You can see your ESN by selecting the Cellular (WAN) pageÆ “Status” tab or on the label
on the bottom of your Vanguard 3G unit.
For manual activation, you will also need the following specific information from the
provider:
a) Mobile Directory number (MDN)
b) Mobile Station ID (MSID or MIN). In many cases, this number will be the same as the
MDN.
c) Unlock Code (if required)-provided by most carriers when activating a contract.
4.5.1 Provisioning the Vanguard 3G Radio Modem with Verizon Wireless
1. On the left side of the screen, select the Cellular (WAN) page. Select “Activation” tab .
2. In the “OTASP/IOTA Activation” portion of the screen (Figure 12), select “OTASP”. Click
Submit.
Note: “Command (OTASP Only)” is a carrier specific command used for OTASP. The
default value is *22899 (Verizon OTA command).
3. After a few moments you will receive a message saying the OTA was successful. Once OTA is
complete, the unit will reset.
4. Once the module is activated, browse to an Internet web page to confirm connectivity.
Note: Should you experience problems connecting to the web page, reset the Vanguard
3G unit by clicking RESET on the top right of the screen and try reconnecting to the web
page.
4.5.2 Provisioning the Vanguard 3G Radio Modem with Sprint
1. On the left side of the screen, select the Cellular (WAN) page. Select “Activation” tab.
2. In the “OTASP/IOTA Activation” portion of the screen (Figure 12), select “IOTA”. Click
Submit.
3. After a few moments you will receive a message saying the OTA was successful. Once OTA is
complete, the unit will reset.