User guide

Introduction to the Raven XT
Rev 3.0D Jul.09 6
Figure 1-7: Modem Doctor: USB connection
Connecting to your cellular
provider
TheRavenXTusesyourcellularproviderasanISP(Internet
ServiceProvider)toconnectyoutotheInternet.
Steps of a connection:
1. WhenyourRavenXTispoweredon,itautomatically
searchesforcellularserviceusingCDMA.
2. YourRavenXTestablishesaPPP(PointtoPointProtocol
or“dial”upconnection)linktotheyourcellularprovider
network,alsocalledregisteringonthenetwork,and
receivesanIPaddress.
3. WhenyourRavenXThasreceiveditsIPaddressfrom
yourcellularprovider,aconnectiontotheInternetorthe
cellularnetworkisalsoavailableforacomputerorother
deviceconnecteddirectlytotheRavenXT.