Specifications

Chapter 9 – SocketModem CDMA (MTSMC-C)
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Provisioning a Generic SocketModem CDMA
The Difference Between a Pre-Provisioned SocketModem CDMA and a Generic
SocketModem CDMA
Pre-Provisioned SocketModem CDMA
Multi-Tech offers several pre-provisioned SocketModem CDMA units (see the Product Ordering Information table
at the beginning of this chapter). Pre-provisioned SocketModem CDMA builds are pre-programmed to operate
only on a designated CDMA carrier’s network; for example, the MTSMC-C-N2 is pre-programmed (provisioned)
for use on the Sprint network in the USA.
Generic SocketModem CDMA
Multi-Tech also offers two generic SocketModem CDMA models, the MTSMC-C-N1 (Random A-Key) and
MTSMC-C-N9 (Zero A-Key). These generic SocketModems are not pre-programmed to operate on any
designated CDMA carrier’s network.
Overview of the Provisioning Process
Requirements
• A generic SocketModem CDMA-C-N1 or -N9.
• AT Commands Reference Guide for the SocketModem CDMA, Chapter 16.
• A developer software tool called WPST.
Procedures
Step 1. Get the PRI and PRL from your wireless carrier.
Step 2. Set the provisioning commands, which are described in the AT Commands Reference Guide for
the SocketModem CDMA, Chapter 16, using the provisioning information provided by the CDMA
wireless network carrier.
Step 3. Using the WPST tool, download the carrier’s specific PRI (Provisioning Information) and PRL
(Preferred Roaming List) into the SocketModem CDMA.
The wireless modem is now provisioned and can be activated on your wireless carrier’s network, according
to the carrier’s activation instructions.
See the Activation directions that accompany Multi-Tech wireless modems.
Provisioning Terminology
A-Key
The A-Key is a 64-bit cryptographic key variable stored in the semi-permanent memory of the mobile station
and also known to the Authentication Center of the wireless carrier's system. The generation of the A-Key is
the responsibility of the wireless service provider. It is established and entered when the mobile station is
first put into service.
The CDMA network carrier you choose for you SocketModem CDMA product will let you know whether it
uses the Random A-Key or the Zero A-Key in its authentication process. That will determine whether you
purchase the -N1 or the –N9 build.
Provisioning
Provisioning is the programming of a SocketModem CDMA wireless modem to set the PRI and PRL
provided by wireless network carrier that you are have chosen as your CDMA wireless network carrier. After
the modem is provisioned, it can then be activated on the wireless network for which it is provisioned. Multi-
Tech provides two SocketModems CDMA builds that are not pre-provisioned: MTSMC-C-N1 and MTCAB-C-
N9.
PRI stands for Provisioning Information. Provisioning Information is your wireless
network carrier’s profile of parameter settings that must be programmed into your
wireless modem in order for it to operate on the carrier’s wireless network.
PRL stands for Preferred Roaming List. The PRL is a list of the wireless network service
provider’s preferred roaming partners. This list is downloaded from your network service
provider during the provisioning process.