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The modem activation processes supported on these two carrier-specific products are different. Verizon

supports automatic activation based on over-the-air service provisioning (OTASP), whereas Sprint supports

the OMA-DM modem activation process.

For more information about the modem activation and provisioning process, please visit:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/1800/1861/software/feature/guide/mrwlcdma.html.

Q. For 3GPP HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS carriers, how many kinds of modems are there now?

A. Two. MC8795V supports the Global (non-U.S.) HSPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS networks. MC8705 supports both

the Global (non-U.S.) and the North American HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS networks. Some carriers

may require unique modem settings or modem firmware, but most of the carrier and account information

resides in the SIM.

Q. Are different firmware versions available for the Cisco 3G PCI Express Minicard Standard Form Factor F2

modems?

A. Yes. Different firmware versions may be introduced to address feature enhancements or carrier-specific

functions. Current firmware versions and supported carriers are listed at: http://www.cisco.com/go/m2m.

MC5728V has firmware Version 1.33.0.1; MC8795V has firmware Version K2.0.7.44; and MC8705 has

firmware Version T1.0.3.2.

Q. Is the firmware bundled with the Cisco IOS Software image?

A. The firmware comes preloaded with the PCI Express Minicard Standard Form Factor F2; it is not bundled with

the Cisco IOS Software image. When a new firmware version is released, it is made available at:

http://www.cisco.com/go/m2m.

To upgrade the firmware of your modem, please check configuration guide at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/1800/1861/software/feature/guide/mrwls_hspa.html.

Q. How many SIM slots are supported on the Cisco 819 ISRs?

A. Two SIM card sockets are located under the back of the HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS based routers,

with a cover for protection. Dual SIM card slots allow customers to subscribe cellular services from two

different carriers, and they use one cellular link to back up the other one for mission-critical applications. When

the cover is open, the router stays functional and powered up, except that the 3G modem needs to be

powered off.

Q. Do the Cisco 819 3G PCI Express Minicards Standard Form Factor F2 cards ship preloaded with SIM cards?

A. No. You must obtain the SIM cards from a supported wireless carrier; the cards must be associated with an

appropriate rate plan. A complete list of carriers is available at: http://www.cisco.com/go/m2m.

Q. Can I use the SIM card from my personal digital assistant (PDA) in the express card?

A. No. Rate plans for PDAs and laptop computers typically do not cover multiple users, and they have data-

usage restrictions. We highly recommended that you purchase a data plan designed for wireless router or

machine-to-machine applications.

Q. Can I use micro SIM with Cisco 819?

A. Cisco 819 is equipped with a mini SIM (2FF) slot. Micro SIM (3FF) is not supported by default, but you may be

able to use it along with an adapter to convert the micro SIM to mini SIM.