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 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.