User guide
WAN/Cellular Configuration
Rev 2.3 Feb.12 43
CarrierType Command Description
Network Credentials - 1xEVDO, GSM, and LTE
1x/EV-DO Dormancy
Idle Timer
(secs)
Inactivity timer, in seconds. Typical network settings cause a link to go dormant after
10 to 20 seconds of inactivity with no packets transmitted or received. This time can
be shortened to release the physical RF link sooner when the application only
transmits short bursts.
• n=0: Allows the cellular network to determine the inactivity timer.
• n= seconds (maximum 20 seconds)
1x/EV-DO Mobile IP Mobile IP (MIP) Preferences. On a Mobile IP network, a device connects to the
network using PPP. During the negotiation process the AirLink device is NOT
required to present a username and password to authenticate because the
authentication parameters are stored in the device itself.
• n=0: Disabled, SIP only
• n=1: MIP preferred
• n=2: MIP only
Default: MIP will be used when available with a fall back to SIP.
Note: Your account with your cellular carrier may not support all three of these
options. check with lyour carrier as to which one should be used..
1x/EV-DO EV-DO
Diversity
EV-DO Diversity allows two antennas to provide a more consistent connection.
Options:
• Disable
• Enable (default)
If you are not using a diversity antenna, diversity should be disabled.
1x/EV-DO EV-DO Data
Service
Change the allowable Network type.
• EV-DO preferred but can “fall back” on CDMA/1x
• EV-DO only, fall back disabled
• CDMA/1x only, EV-DO disabled
*PROVISION=MSL,MDN/MIN[,SID][,NID]
It is recommended to use the Setup Wizard for your carrier to provision the device.
Provision the device with the lock code and phone number. Cannot be configured in
ACEmanager.
• MSL=master lockcode
• MDN/MIN=phone number
• SID=system ID
• NID=network ID
1x/EV-DO Network
Roaming
Preference
Automatic option allows home or home preferred network preference. Options:
• Automatic (default)
• Home Only
This field also displays on the LTE > Advanced page.
HSPA/
GPRS
APN Type Choose to use an APN based on the SIM in use or a custom APN manually entered.
• Select From List - When selected, an entry field displays for typing in the APN
that should be used. (default)
• User Entry