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• Figure 8: Scenario 3, Arctics with operator's private access point
8. Before starting
Before starting the installation and configuration of Arctics and M2M GW, make sure that the
following aspects are covered.
8.1. Selecting a cellular operator
Select the cellular operator, which SIM card is used in Arctic if the GPRS/EDGE connection is
used as primary or backup VPN connection. For the billing point of view, it is recommended to
choose an operator, which is providing flat-fee rates for GRPS/EDGE data transfer, especially
if the amount of data transferred over cellular network is large.
8.2. Pre-installation checklist
Go through the following check list, in order to ensure that you have all required aspects
covered and available:
□ SIM cards for Arctics (with GPRS service enabled)
□ PIN codes
□ Access point name, username and password
□ IP network plan
□ Passwords
□ IT department for assistance, if present
□ Manuals for every device related to the installation
□ Cables; network, power, serial, etc.
□ Antennas for Arctics, external if needed
□ Power supplies for each device
□ Grounding, especially if using shielded Ethernet and serial cables
□ DIN rail mounting kits, if needed
□ A computer for installation, laptop with Windows XP recommended