Specifications

Open CTM (Revision D)

Activating Your Modem

2.2.2 Manual Activation via Modem Embedded Web Browser

On the Activate page, enter the Lock code (CSL), the Phone number (MDN), and the Mobile Identification

Number (MIN).

CSL, MDN and MIN are all required to successfully activate the data device.

The MIN entry is provided to add support for the Wireless Number Portability (WNP).

If you were provided with a MIN from your service provider then enter the 10-digit number in the MIN

field and enter the Lock code (CSL).

If you were not provided with a MIN then copy the 10-digit number for the MDN in the MIN field and

enter the Lock code (CSL).

Click Submit and cycle the power on the modem.

2.3 Command Line Activation

Note 1: Command line activation can be via a local telnet session or console session via the modem serial

interface

Note 2: Activation via the command line interface is supported only on Sierra Wireless AC595, AC597

Express Card, AC597/8 USB and AC580 data devices with the TRU-install™ feature disabled. For all other

devices, activate the device using a laptop

There are two methods, OTASP is a single command entry and the simplest, if OTASP does not work

follow the Manual Activation instructions.

2.3.1 Automatic Activation (OTASP)

At # prompt, type the command:

cmd otasp and press Enter.

This command is used to perform automatic wireless network activation and updates any required

network related files that are embedded in the wireless modem. The modem responds with one or more

of the following messages:

SPL Unlocked

Authentication key has been exchanged

Shared secrets data has been updated

New NAM parameters have been downloaded

New MDM has been downloaded