Nextel comm IR1200 manual

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     iR1200 Rugged Modem iR1200 GPS-Enabled M odem Administrator ’s Guide General[...]

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    Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Figures ................. ............ ........... ........... ............ ................. ........... ..... 1 FCC Compliance ................ ........... ........... ........... ............ ................. ........... ..... 3 Required Components ............ ........... ............ ........... ..[...]

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    iR1200 Modem Circuit Switched Data ....... ........... ............ ........... ................. ........... ......... 19 Installing iDEN     Packet Data Applet.... ........... ............ ................. ........... ... 21 Hardware and Installation Requirements .......... ....... ........ ......... ...... ........... ... 2 1 Before[...]

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    Table of Contents Modem Configuration – Windows NT ... ........... ............ ........... ................. ... 44 Install the Modem .............. ........... ............ ........... ........... ............ .............. 44 Configure the Modem Driver ....... ................. ............ ........... ........... ......... 4 6 Create a Dial-[...]

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    iR1200 Modem Saving AT Settings ....... ............ ........... ........... ........... .................. ........... ... 62 GPS Default Parameters .. ............ ........... ................. ........... ............ ........... ... 63 AT Commands ........ ................. ........... ............ ........... ........... ................. ....[...]

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    Table of Contents Local Flow Control (PCCA).................... ............ ........... ............ ........... ... 75 Local Data Rate ................ ................. ........... ............ ........... ........... ......... 76 Lock/Unlock the DCE ........ ........... ............ ................. ........... ........... ......... 77 Change [...]

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    iR1200 Modem Troubleshooting...... ................. ........... ............ ........... ........... ................. ......... 91 Common Problems ................ ........... ............ ................. ........... ........... ......... 91 Error Messages ........... ........... ........... ............ ........... ................. ..........[...]

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    Table of Contents IMPORT ANT! Please Rea d Safety N otice o n Page 99 before usi ng the iR1200 Mode m. Last Updated RFM-4002-5015 Rev 3 November 2003[...]

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    Table of Figures RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 1 Table of Figu res Table of Figures Page Figure 1 – iR120 0 GPS-Enabl ed Modem 9 Figure 2 – Rear Panel o f iR1200 Rugged Mod em 11 Figure 3 – Rear Panel o f iR1200 GPS-Enable d Mode m 11 Figure 4 – Fr ont Pane l View of iR1200 Modem 15 Figure 5 – Cabling D iagram (Fixed Environmen t) 16[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 2 n extel.com[...]

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    FCC Complianc e RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 3 FCC Complianc e DEC LA RAT ION OF CO NF OR MITY Per FC C CFR 47 2.989 Respon sibl e par ty na me: eLut ions, Inc. Addr ess: 5905 B rec kenrid ge Pa rkw ay Suit e F Tampa , FL 3361 0 Phone n umb er: 1-8 00-8 36-99 09 Hereby dec lares that th e pr odu ct: Produc t nam e: iR1200 G PS -Ena bled M ode m Model Num b[...]

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    Required Compon ents RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 5 Required Comp onents The following table lists compon ents that have been approved for u se with the iR1200 Rugged Modem and iR120 0 GPS-Enabled modems. Part No. Description 5000-C5-RFM Magnetic Mou nt Cellular An tenna 5010-C5-RFM Magnetic Mou nt Cellular An tenna (spring wire) 5020-C5-RFM Direct Mount C[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 6 n extel.com Onlin e Documentation The iR1200 modem is shipp ed with the following product d ocumentation. Additional copies of these documents can be download ed (at no charge) online at www.elutions.com/wireless or callin g 1-888-349-4338. Part No. Description RFM-4000-50 15 I n stallation G uide RFM-4001-50 15 Quick Referenc e Guid[...]

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    Introduction RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 7 Introduction Welcome to Nextel  Thank you for purchasing the N extel iR1200 modem. This modem works on the iDEN  network. Onc e installed and configured, the iR1200 modem provides users with wireless data communications. This chapter includes: Using This Gu ide Page 7 Nextel  Cove rage Page 7 Nextel  [...]

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    iR1200 Modem 8 n extel.com Nextel     Custo mer Care For customer care issues includi ng technical support contact Nextel Cu stome r Care at 1-800-639-6111. When you call, please have a detailed description of your problem. To p rovide you with fast and quality support , our Customer Care representative may ask for information on the fo[...]

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    Overview RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 9 Overview This chapter provides general d etails about the iR1200 modem. This chapter includes: General Overvie w Page 9 Modem Ope rating Modes Page 10 Modem Con figurations Page 10 Modem Specification s Page 12 General Ov erview The iR1200 Modem is an iDEN  data modem consisting of a mo d em card and an optional G[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 10 n extel.com Modem Operatin g Modes The iR1200 provides the following data connection modes: • Packet Data: A wireless modem connection used for accessin g the Internet, sending and receiving e-mail, and transferring small fil es over the packet data network using stand ard IP protocols. Data is sent in pack ets (blocks) at high sp[...]

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    Overview RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 11 Figure 2. Rea r Panel of iR1200 Rugged Mod em iR1200 GPS -Enabled M odem The following diagram displays compon ents on the rear panel of the iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem. Figure 3. Rear Panel of i R1200 GPS-Enabled Modem GPS Antenna Connector 12VDC Power Connector GPS Serial Data Connector Modem Serial Data Connector Mo[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 12 n extel.com Modem Specific ations Transmission Modes Circuit-Switch ed, Packet Data & Hayes AT Commands Rugged meta l enclosure Extruded Aluminum Status monito ring LED One bi-color LED for operating st atus External Mo dem Software User to utilize Wind ows drivers Internal Modem Software Micro controller fir mware Radio Frequen[...]

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    Overview RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 13 Vibration per TIA/EIA 603 p ar 3.3.4 Shock per MIL-STD-810E , me thod 51 6.4, procedure I Dust/Water Resistance Dust per MIL-STD- 810E, method 510.3, procedure I Water per MIL-ST D-810E, method 506.3, procedure II External Reset Button (RF & Master reset) Yes External LED Lights/ Indicators 6 Single color LEDs f[...]

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    Getting Started RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 15 Getting Sta rted This chapter describes how to conn ect your modem to a computer or mobile device in preparation for the configur ation process. This chapter includes: Connectin g the Modem Page 15 Communication I ndica tors Page 17 Connecting t he Modem The following table describes how to connect th e modem[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 16 n extel.com iR1200 IGNITION POWER IGNITION BYPASS PLUG 120VAC POWER SUPPLY MODEM ANTENNA GPS ANTENN A (OPTIONAL) COMPUTER RS-232 GPS DATA RS-232 MODEM DATA Figure 5 – Cabling Diagram (Fixed Environment) NOTE: DCE (data communi cation equipm ent) refers to your iR1200 Modem DTE (data terminal equipmen t) refers to your computer or [...]

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    Getting Started RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 17 5 Plug the AC pow er cord into the 2-prong p olarized pow er jack loca ted on the rear pa nel of the mod em. Plug the o ther end in to a 120VAC-wall ou tlet. 6 I n sert the ignition bypass p lug into th e 4-prong polarized IGNITION ja ck located o n th e rear panel of the modem (refer to Figures 2 a nd 3 on p[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 18 n extel.com Signal Color Indication CTS Green (Off) Clear To Send from mod em is asserte d (not asserted ). DTR Green (Off) Data terminal equipment is read y (not ready). DSR G reen (Off) Modem is read y (not read y). STATUS Solid Red The modem i s searchin g for a signa l within the Nextel networ k. I f the modem status change s fr[...]

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    Getting Started RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 19 The following tables describe th e STATUS indicators for the Packet Data and Circuit Switched Data operating modes. Packet Data STATUS Blinking Green In-range ( modem is con nected to the Nextel netwo rk) but idle (but no t passing data). STATUS Blinking Green The modem i s in use – Nextel n etwork communic[...]

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    Installing iDEN Packet Data Applet RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 21 Installing iDEN  Packe t Data Applet In this chapter, you will learn how to in stall the iDEN  Packet Data Applet. The applet enables connectivity for the iR12 00 modem connected to a laptop or mobile device and allows yo u to monitor the service and modem status s uch as signal stren[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 22 n extel.com NOTE: Please check the N extel.com website for the l atest hardware and installation requirements. Before You Begin Windows must have a Dial-up N etworking Version 1.3 or later and th e TCP/IP protocol Installed. NOTE: If the version of y our Dial-up Networking is earlier than v1.3, please go to www.micro soft.com to obt[...]

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    Installing iDEN Packet Data Applet RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 23 The following table describes steps to download and install the iDEN  data packet applet. Window s 95/98/ME 1 Access the Nextel w ebsi te by ente ring www.ne xtel.com. From the Nex tel Home Pag e , select Ser vices     Nextel Online . The Nex tel Online S ervices pag e appea [...]

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    iR1200 Modem 24 n extel.com computer. IMPORTAN T: When you have finished dow nloading the program, you MUS T connect the data c able to your modem and computer before proc eeding further. 7 Find the progra m in the approp riate folder and double -click the Setup.exe to launch the program to initia te the installation p rocess. NOTE: The setup.e xe [...]

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    Installing iDEN Packet Data Applet RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 25 16 Click OK to the m essage stati ng that you “must maxim ize the ‘Communicatio n Settin gs’ w indow…”. 17 Click Communica tion Setti ngs on your taskbar to maximize the w indow. The Communica tion Se ttings window o pens. NOTE: Check to m ake sure that y our modem is turned on an[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 26 n extel.com to con nect to the mo dem. 19 The Packet Da ta Config uratio n window o pens. Select N o, I would like to configure my modem la ter or my modem has already been config ured then click Next. 20 The Installation Complete w indo w opens. Sele ct Finish on the following screens to complete th e installation process. 21 The S[...]

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    Installing iDEN Packet Data Applet RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 27 2 From the Nex tel Online pa ge , find and select W ireless Web Acces s     Packetstrea mGold. 3 The Packetstrea m Gold Ser vice pa ge app ears. 4 Click the Dow nloa d Packetstream Gold Softw are (PC Only) link. The Do wnload Pa cketstrea m Gold Sof twar e page app ears. 5 Scrol[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 28 n extel.com 13 The Choose Des tination Loc ation wind ow op ens. Click Next to accep t the de fault destination fo lder, C:Program Files . 14 The Select Progra m Folder wind ow open s. Click Next to accept th e default progra m folder , iDEN Packet Data Applet. 15 After the files are co pied, the Quest ion windo w opens . Click Yes[...]

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    Installing iDEN Packet Data Applet RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 29 24 The Remove Acce ss Service window opens. Click Add . 25 The RAS Device window o pens. Verify that th e cor rect COM port is disp layed in the RAS Ca pable De vice box then click O K . NOTE: If the Motoro la iDEN  plus Series modem is not di splayed in the RAS Capable Device box, click[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 30 n extel.com 33 Select the fo llowing value o n the Co mmunication Se ttings window: • Click the Auto Detect to have the software autom atically check for the COM Port or select th e appropriate COM Port (typically COM1 ) • Multiple Baudrate should be unchecked • Baud Rate: 19200 (bps) The progra m will check the c om municatio[...]

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    Installing iDEN Packet Data Applet RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 31 process. 36 The Setup Co mplete windo w ope ns. Click Finish . Window s 2000 NOTE: Administrative right s are required to insta ll the software on Windows 2000. Contact your IT Representative or Sy stems Administrator for assistance. 1 Access the Nextel w ebsi te by ente ring www.ne xtel.co[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 32 n extel.com status window open s while the file s are cop ying. 9 The Installshield Wizard sc reen appears du ring the setup process. 10 Click Next on th e iDEN Pac ket Da ta Applet Se tup screen. 11 The iDEN Licen se Agree ment screen ap pears. Select Y es to accep t the terms of the a greement an d procee d with th e installation.[...]

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    Installing iDEN Packet Data Applet RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 33 that your mode m is conn ected and click Next . 21 The Digital Sig nature Not Fo und windo w ope ns. Click Yes to contin ue the installation. 22 The Modem In stallation Finish window open s. Click Finish . 23 The Phone and Mo dem Op tions win dow reop ens with th e Modems tab s elected. Ver[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 34 n extel.com appropriate COM Port (typicall y COM1 ) • Multiple Baudra te shou ld be unchec ked • Baud Rate: 19 200 (bps) The progra m will check the c om municatio n settings and attempt to con nect to the mo dem. 25 The Packet Da ta Config uratio n window o pens. Select N o, I would like to configure my modem la ter or my modem[...]

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    Setting Up Windows Co mponents RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 35 Setting Up Windows Componen ts In this chapter, you will learn how to set up W indows components and verify their installation. This chapter includes: Verifying Dial-Up Networkin g Page 35 Verify TCP/IP Installation Page 36 I n stall Dial-Up Adapte r Page 39 Verify Dial-Up Networking This secti[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 36 n extel.com Window s NT 1 From your des ktop, do uble-click th e My Compute r icon to open the My Computer w indow. 2 Double-click the Dial-Up Ne two rking icon to op en the Dial-Up Netwo rking win dow. 3 The Dial-Up Ne tworking win d ow op ens and displays the Phone book en try to dial h eadin g. If the Dial-Up N etwor king win dow[...]

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    Setting Up Windows Co mponents RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 37 Window s 95/98/ME 1 From your des ktop, do uble-click th e My Compute r icon to open the My Computer w indow. 2 Double-click the Control Panel ico n to op en the Control Panel window. 3 Double-click the Networ k icon to o pen th e Network window. 4 Scroll dow n the list to f ind TCP/IP Dial-Up [...]

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    iR1200 Modem 38 n extel.com Window s NT/2000 In most cases the TCP/IP protocol was in stalled automatically. However, for Windows NT and 2000, TCP/ IP may not have b een included in the standard installation. The following steps describe how to ch eck that TCP/IP is in fact installed, and if necessary add th e TCP/IP protocol. NOTE: This may requir[...]

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    Setting Up Windows Co mponents RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 39 Installi ng the Dial-Up Adapter The following table describes th e steps for installing the Dial-Up Adapt er. Window s 95/98/ME 1 From the Selec t Netwo rk Adapter window, highlight Dial-Up Adap ter in the Ne tw ork Adapters list. 2 Under Manufac turers , h ighlight Microso ft . Clic k OK . 3 T[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 40 n extel.com the conn ection wizard. Click Next . 3 Select I want to s et up my Internet conne ction manually as above, the n click on Next . 4 Select I connec t through a phone line a nd a mode m then click on Next . 5 Enter the new p hone number: • Packet Data en ter: s=2 • Circuit Switche d enter: I SP Phone Nu mber Click on t[...]

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    Manual Modem Configur ation RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 41 Manua l Modem Configu ration In this chapter, you will learn how to manual ly add a modem, configure the modem drivers and create a dial-up networking connection for Nextel. NOTE: Use these instruct ions only if you d id not previously install the iDEN     Packet Data Applet . This cha[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 42 n extel.com from a list bo x. Click Nex t. 6 The Install New Modem/Mo de m Selection windo w opens. U nder Manufac turer , select S tandard Mode m Types . Unde r Models , clic k Standard 19 200 bps Modem . Click Next . 7 Select the CO M port that you will be using to connec t to the modem (i.e., CO M1, CO M2, or COM3 ), then click N[...]

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    Manual Modem Configur ation RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 43 • Use Flow Control an d • Hardwa re (RTS/CTS) • If the Duplex option is present, sele ct Full. 5 Click OK to clos e the Advan ced Conne ction Setting s window. 6 Click OK (or Clo se ) to clo se the Standar d 192 00 bps Modem’s Proper ties win dow. 7 Click Close to close the Mo dem’s Prop[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 44 n extel.com procedure c reates the iR12 00 Mode m icon in the Dial-Up Networking w indow. 6 I n the D ial-Up Ne tworking win dow, right clic k iR1200 Modem . Click Properties . 7 The iR1200 Modem Netw ork wind ow op ens. Click the Server Types ta b. NOTE: For packet d ata, country code and area code (under the General Tab) should al[...]

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    Manual Modem Configur ation RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 45 2 The Modems Properties win do w opens. U nder the General tab clic k Add. 3 The Install New Modem win dow o pens. Select O the r then Next . 4 The Install New Modem/Har dwa re Installation w indow opens. Che ck the Don' t run t he Hardwar e Installation Wizard box. Click the Ne xt button. NO[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 46 n extel.com occur and Windows N T will not recogniz e the Standard 19200 bps modem. 12 The Add RAS De vice wind ow op ens. Make sure th e prope r COM port fo r your modem co nne ction is selected. Click OK . 13 The Remote Acce ss Setup wi ndow now sho ws the add ed COM port. Clic k Continu e. 14 The system auto matically conf igures[...]

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    Manual Modem Configur ation RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 47 5 Click OK to clos e the Advan ced Conne ction Setting s window. 6 Click OK (or Clo se ) to clo se the Standar d 192 00 bps Modems Proper ties windo w. 7 Click Close to close the Mo dem' s Properties w indow. 8 Click Close to close the C ontrol Pane l . 9 Continue w ith the step s to Create a[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 48 n extel.com Edit entry and modem properties f rom the drop -down list. 9 The Edit Phone book En try window displa ys. Click the Server tab. 10 I n the D ial-up server type, se lect PPP . U nder Netw ork protocols , chec k the bo x next to TCP/ IP . Remove the check marks fro m all othe r selection boxes. Click the TCP/IP button . 11[...]

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    Manual Modem Configur ation RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 49 5 The Modem D etection wind ow op ens. Un der Manufacturer , select (S tandard Mo dem Type s ). Under Models , click S tandard 19 200 bps M odem . Clic k Next. 6 The Port Selec tion windo w open s. Highlight the COM port that you will be u sing to con nect to your modem (i.e., COM1, CO M2, COM3, e[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 50 n extel.com 7 The Setting up y our Inter net conne ction windo w open s. Select I connec t through a phone line a nd a mode m and click Next . 8 The Choose Mo dem wind ow op ens. From the d rop-down box, select Stan dard 192 00 bps Mode m and click Next . 9 The Internet Conne ction, S tep 1 windo w opens. Enter a temporary telep hon[...]

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    Manual Modem Configur ation RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 51 • Alway s use the follow ing – should remain unchec ked Under DNS ser ver addres s : • My ISP auto matically prov ides a DN S address – shoul d remain chec ked • Alway s use the follow ing – should remain unchec ked. Click OK . 12 The Internet Conne ction, S tep 2 window ope ns. User n[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 52 n extel.com 5 The iR1200 Modem wind ow op ens. Sele ct the General tab. In the Phone number b ox, erase th e tempora ry phone number previou sly entered : • For Packet Da ta enter: s=2 • For Circuit Sw itched Cellula r ente r: the ISP phone number Click OK.[...]

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    Modem Profiles and Setting s RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 53 Modem Profiles and Setting s In this chapter, you will learn how to u se AT commands to setup parameters and configure the iR1200 modem for usage. This chapter includes: HyperTermina l Setup Page 54 Opening H yperTerminal Se ssion Page 56 Configuring w ith AT Com mands Modem Initializat ion Resto[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 54 n extel.com HyperTermi nal Setup A HyperTerminal session must b e setup for you to enter AT command s. The following table outlines steps to setup a HyperTerminal session for the iR1200 modem: 1 From your co mputer, loca te and sele ct the H y per Terminal program. 2 The Connection Descrip tion screen appears. 3 Type a descriptio n [...]

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    Modem Profiles and Setting s RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 55 6 Select the app ropriate co mmunicatio n port (typicall y COM1) from th e “Connec t Using:” drop-down list then Click OK. 7 The COM1 Proper ties sc reen appe ars. 8 Select the fo llowing paramete rs from each of th e drop- down list on the Po rt Settings tab : • Bits Per second: 1 920 0 ?[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 56 n extel.com • Parity: None • Stop Bits: 1 • Flow Contro l: Hardw are 9 Click OK when all the p arameters have b een selected. 10 Test to make sure tha t you have establish ed communic ation with the mod em by typing the A T comman d “ ATi4” and pressing Enter . 11 You shou ld see a message “ N extel, iDEN OK ” or “ N[...]

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    Modem Profiles and Setting s RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 57 Configuring With AT Commands Modem Ini tialization The iR1200 modem’s factory default i mage 2 is configured to start up with packet data. If you are using circuit switched d ata, we recommend that you Step 1 – Backup image 2 (default) to i mage 1 AT Command Save User Defau lt profile 2 to pr[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 58 n extel.com Configuration Command S yntax AT&F Expected Retu rn Code(s) OK Activate DTR M onitorin g The DCE does not monitor the DT R line of the DTE/DCE ph ysic al conn ection. This is the default factory setting. T o activate DTR monitoring in the DCE, you must apply the following comma nd. AT Command DTR Behavior Command S y[...]

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    Modem Profiles and Setting s RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 59 0,0,0 (Insert approp riate IP add ress where X app ears.) Expected Retu rn Code(s) OK ! IMPORTANT INFORMA TION: Customers cannot ping a Non Routable IP addres s when provisioned due to the NAT (Network Addres s Translator) Server. This server attaches a Cla ss C Public IP Address to a Private Cla[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 60 n extel.com Mobile IP Activation The modem makes use of mobile IP to manage a tru ly mobile computer. You may use a Mobile IP stack on the compu ter or use the Mobile IP stack b uilt into the modem. By default, the modem is configured to work with a third-p arty s tack. If you desire this mode of operation, skip ahead to the “Conf[...]

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    Modem Profiles and Setting s RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 61 AT Command MIP Authenticatio n Ke y Command S yntax AT+WV301=” AAAXXX” (Make sure that th e Authentica tion Key Name is entered with the qu otation mark. Substitute the value s within the q uotation with the one supp lied by your s ystem administrator o r service provider.) Expected Retu rn C[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 62 n extel.com (Insert approp riate prefix le ngth where X app ears.) Expected Retu rn Code(s) OK Header C ompression This command enables or disables T CP header compression options. Some DTE-side stacks (such as PPP) will negotiate local header compression independently from this setting. To disa ble header compression, apply this co[...]

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    Modem Profiles and Setting s RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 63 IMPORTAN T: These settings are store d on the modem’s Ran dom A ccess Memory (RA M) and a re lost wh en the modem is turn ed off unless stored in the modem’s non-vol atile memory. The iR1200 modem can store up to thre e profile or image. By default, i mage 2 is loaded when the modem is powere[...]

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    AT Commands RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 65 AT Command s This chapter describes common AT commands that can be applied to the iR1200 modem. This chapter includes: General A T Commands Page 65 User Image Prof ile Comm ands Page 66 Registration, Reset, and A uthen tication Commands Page 66 Network Status Command s Page 66 Other Useful Co mmand s Page 67 Gene[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 66 n extel.com User Image Profile Commands Command Usage Action ATz ATz0, ATz1, or ATz2 Sets the spec ified ima ge as the a ctive image. AT&Wx AT&W0, 1, o r 2. Wr ites active im age to the specified profile Registrati on, Reset, and Aut hentication Commands Command Usage Action AT+wvreset AT+wvreset Resets the modem a nd perfor[...]

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    AT Commands RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 67 AT+WS53? AT+WS53? Ch ecks Signal Qualit y AT+WS50? AT+WS50? Ch eck Signal St rength AT+WPSTA TE AT+WPSTA TE Checks mobile IP registration AT+WPREG AT+WPR EG DTE IP Address Other Useful AT Commands The following table outlines other com mon AT commands for your reference. Answer This command instructs th e DCE to [...]

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    iR1200 Modem 68 n extel.com Values: 1 = Enabled co mmand mode character echo . Dial This command instructs th e DCE to originate a call. When the DCE receives the dial string from the computer, all n on-numeric characters in the Dial Strin g that are not recognized dial-modifiers are ignored. Th is allows the DTE to request modem numbers containin [...]

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    AT Commands RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 69 Hang-up This command instructs th e modem to terminate the active call. Command H Action ATh Query Range Request Mod em Infor mation This command causes the modem to issue a string to p rovide product information. Command I Action ATi <reque st> Query Range Parameter Values: 0 = OK Respon se code 1 = iDEN D[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 70 n extel.com Query Range Pulse Dialing This command selects pulse dialin g. It is provided for compatibility purp oses. Command P Action Atp Query Range Quiet Mode This command controls whether or not th e result codes are sent to the computer. If turned on, th e Re sult Code Format and Extended Result code commands may further modif[...]

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    AT Commands RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 71 Action ATt Query Range Verbose Res ult Codes This command sets your preferenc e for the result code format. It allows the computer to select either Terse or Verbose result c ode formats. Command V Action ATv <settin g> Query A T&v Range Parameter Values: 0 = Numeric result c ode fo rmat 1 = Ve rbose res[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 72 n extel.com appropria te, but does not retur n the NO DIALTON E result code . 4 = The mo dem ma y return eithe r the BUSY or N O DIALTONE result cod e, if approp riate. Restore User De faults This command causes the modem to reset all parameters and S-registers to their user-defined default values. There are three sets of user d efa[...]

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    AT Commands RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 73 Range Parameter Values: 0 = DCD always on 1 = The mo dem turns o n the DCD to indicate the presence o f a co nnection, and turns off th e DCD to indica te the loss of connectio n. DTR Behavi or This parameter determines how the computer r esponds when the DTR l ine is changed from the ON condition to the OFF c on[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 74 n extel.com Action AT&f <settin g> Query A T&v Range Local Flow Control (Tra ditio nal) This parameter selects the type of flow contr ol used between the computer and the modem while in data tr ansfer mode. This command is supported for backward compatibility purposes. This command sets the method of flow control for b[...]

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    AT Commands RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 75 Query Range Local Charac ter Fra ming This parameter determines the local serial port asynchronous d ata framing. The second parameter is needed onl y if you se lect f ewer than eight data bits. Command &ICF Action AT+icf <f raming>, <parity> Query A T+icf? Range AT+icf? Framing Parameter Values: [...]

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    iR1200 Modem 76 n extel.com DCE_b y _ DTE Parameter Values: 0 = No flow control was set by D TE. 1 = XO N/XOFF; do no t pass XON/XOFF cha racters to the remote D CE. 2 = R FR active/inactiv e flow co ntrol 3 = XO N/XOFF; Pass D C1/DC3 characters to the remote DCE in additio n to a cting upon lo cal flow control. DTE_by_ DCE Parameter Values: 0 = No[...]

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    AT Commands RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 77 384 00 = Transmission speed in bits pe r second. 576 00 = Transmission speed in bits pe r second. 115 200 = Transmission sp eed in bits per secon d. Lock/Unlock t he DCE When the DCE is locked, communicati on over the serial port to the modem is suspended. NOTE: If the PIN was removed (by setting it s value to th[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 78 n extel.com Command +WCPN Action AT+wcpn= <newP IN>, <oldP IN> Query Range AT+wcpn= ? Parameter Values: A PIN is stored as a series of alphanu meric characters, with a maximum length o f 8 c haracters. If more than 8 characters are set as a P IN, onl y the first 8 are recognized . Packet Data Sl eep Tim er This timer con[...]

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    AT Commands RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 79 Query A T+wv312 ? Range AT+wv31 2=? Parameter Values: 68-1500 = MTU Valu e Range 100 6 = Default Value Select Mobile IP Client This parameter activates/deactivates th e Mobile Node client in th e DCE. The mobile host can operate in two modes t o access the iDEN  packet data network. Command +WV30 0 Action AT+w[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 80 n extel.com Parameter Values: T he auth entication Key param eter is a text st ring of u p to 32 characters. Unlike most text -string pa rameters, the Authe ntication ke y is a text represen tation o f a hexadec imal number. Therefore, o nly the ch aracters 0-9 and A -F are a cceptab le. (The lower c ase character, a -f is also acce[...]

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    AT Commands RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 81 NOTE: This parameter is appli cable only when the Mobile Node Client i n the DCE is activated. Command +WPNEI Action AT+wpnei< ”address”> Query A T+wpnei? Range AT+wpnei= ? Parameter Values: An IP Address con sists of u p to 15 characters, and is in the fo rmat “ddd. ddd.ddd.ddd ”. 0.0.0 .0. = Defau[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 82 n extel.com Command +WV30 8 Action A T+wv308<en cryption>, <firm offe r>, <key size> Query A T+wv308? Range AT+wv308= ? Parameter Values - Encryption: 0 = Disab led 1 = Va ncouver Encr yption Parameter Values – Firm Offer: 0 = Encr yption settin g is a negotia ble preferenc e. 1 = Encr yption settin g is not n eg[...]

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    AT Commands RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 83 WDS Stack This command changes the data mode of the modem between circuit-s witched data and packet data. Command +WS46 Action A T+ws46<service> Query A T+ws46? Range AT+wv46=? Parameter Values: 23 = iDEN Circuit-switc hed data /fax 24 = iDEN packet d ata 252 = Local Data Ser vices Service Class This comman[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 84 n extel.com Action A T+ws198<time> Query A T+ws198? Range AT+ws198=? Parameter Values: 1-25 5 = Second s 30 = Default valu e Circuit Data Auto- A nsw er This command determines if and when the DCE should aut om atically answer an incoming call. Command S0 Action A T+s0<rings> Query A T+s0? Range AT+s0=? Parameter Values:[...]

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    AT Commands RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 85 Parameter Values: 1-25 5 = Second s 30 = Default valu e Comma Dial M odifier Ti mer This command allows the DTE t o se t the duration of t he pause associated with a comma (,) dial modifier. Command S8 Action A T+s8<timer> Query A T+s8? Range AT+s8=? Parameter Values: 0-25 5 = Second s 2 = De fault value Ci[...]

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    S-Registers RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 87 S-Registers In this chapter, you are will learn about S-registers and how to configure registers for your iR1200 modem. This chapter includes: S-Register Page 87 Programming S-Register Page 87 Reading S-Re gister Page 88 Suppo rted S-Register Page 88 S-Registers S-registers are memory locations in the modem that [...]

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    iR1200 Modem 88 n extel.com ! If you write to an S-regi ster that is not programm able or if the value you assign ed is invalid, the mode m will still return an OK me ssage to the computer screen. Th e attempted changes will not affect the S-regi ster values. . Reading an S-Regi ster Value The following table describes how to read a value for an S-[...]

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    S-Registers RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 89 Register # Functio n Valid value ranges fro m 0 (zero) to 255. 0 (zero) is the de fault value. 2 E scape (ESC) Code Character . Specif ies the ASC II character to be used to escape from eithe r data or online mode to command mode. Valid value ranges fro m 0 (zero) to 127. 4 3 or the ASCII plus (+) key is th e def[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 90 n extel.com Register # Functio n 8 Command Dial Mod ifier Time. Valid value ranges fro m 0 (zero) to 255 s econds. 2 (seconds) i s the de fault value. 10 A utomatic Disco nnect D elay. De termines the amoun t of time betwe en loss of carrier and disconn ection o f the data call. Valid value ranges fro m 1 to 25 4 tenth s of a secon [...]

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    Troubleshooting RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 91 Troubl eshooting This chapter describes typical configu ration problems and p rovides instructions on how to troubleshoot issu es with the iR1200 modem. This chapter includes: Common Prob lems Page 91 Error Message s Page 93 Diagnostic Co mmands Extended A T Command Extended Error Resu lt Cod es Page 94 Page [...]

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    iR1200 Modem 92 n extel.com Sympto m Troubles hooting Tips modem. • The cable is co nnected to the correct port. • The correct po rt is specified in your communication software. • The modem i s set to the sa me bau d rate specified in the communication software. The NO CAR RIER message displa ys when the modem attempts data call s. Make sure [...]

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    Troubleshooting RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 93 Sympto m Troubles hooting Tips Modem keeps dropping co nnection. Check the s ignal strength and signal qualit y icon to be sure th e signa l is not weak or poo r. Modem does no t respond to hang-up command from th e software’s comman d mode. Make sure th at: • The Drop DTR o n Hang-up is enab led in the c[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 94 n extel.com Messag e Expla nation • An invalid p arameter wa s entered. The command line is read y for ano ther command. Ma ke sure tha t the co mmand (and paramete r) that you entered are valid. BUSY The numbe r you called is bus y. You sho uld try the ca ll again late r. The modem is ready to accep t another command. MODEM INITI[...]

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    Troubleshooting RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 95 any ongoing data connec tions. 3 Establish basic c omputer to mode m communication . 4 Administer the f ollowin g AT command to quer y for the last “Extended Error Code”. Extended Err or AT C ommand AT Command Return Produ ct Information Command S yntax AT+CEER Expected Retu rn Code(s) See Extended Error [...]

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    iR1200 Modem 96 n extel.com Code General Descr iption 268 Invalid D TE-IP addres s was sp ecified (+ WPNEI). 269 Invalid Ho me Agent ad dress w as specified (+WV305 ) 270 Invalid MIP Se curit y Paramete r index was spec ified. 271 DCE IP ad dress matched Home Agent IP Add ress (+WV304, +WV305). 272 The DTE tried to lock o r unlock the DCE using an [...]

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    Troubleshooting RFM-400 2-5015 Rev 3 97 Code General Descr iption 1027 SLIP/PPP link te rminated. Circuit Data Op eration 1280 No information is available. 1290 Unspecified Transmit Ph ase A Erro r. 1300 Unspecified Transmit Pha se B Error. 1320 Unspecified Transmit Pha se C Error. 1330 Unspecified Transmit Pha se D Erro r. 1350 Unspecified Receive[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 98 n extel.com Code General Descr iption 1594 Bearer capab ility is not pre sentl y available. 1593 Bearer capab ility is not au thorized. 1599 Service or optio n is no t availab le. 1601 Bearer service is n ot imple mented. 1602 Channel t ype is not imple mented. 1615 Service or optio n is no t implemented 1624 I nco mpatible d estina[...]

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    Safety Notice RFM-400 0-5015 Rev1 99 Safet y Notice The following info rmation is important for the safe and effic ient operation of the iR1200 modem. Please read this safety notice before operating the modem . Safe and Effici ent Operation Guidelin es Your modem contains a transmitter and receiver. W hen it is ON, it re ceives and transmits radio [...]

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    iR1200 Modem 100 nextel .com Hearing Aids The modem may interfere with hearing aid devices. Individ uals who experience such int erfe rence should consult the hearing aid manufactu rer to discuss alternative solutions. Other Medical D e vices Individuals wh o have other medical devices not specificall y me ntion ed in this safety notice may want to[...]

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    Copyright and Tr ademark RFM-400 0-5015 Rev1 101 Cop y right and Trade mark © 2003 Nextel Communications, Inc. Nextel and the Nextel logo are service marks, trademarks and/or registered trademarks own ed by Nextel Communications, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. All trad emarks, service marks and[...]

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    Appendix A: Glo ssary RFM-400 0-5015 Rev1 103 Append ix A: Glossar y This glossary contains terms and defini tions used within this guide. It is b y no means exhaustive of terms that you may come across. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Int erchange. A standard set of 128 characters, symbols and control codes used for computer communica[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 104 nextel .com through. Circuit Switch was originally d eveloped for the analog-based telephone system in order to guarantee stead y, consistent service for two people engaged in a phone conversation. Command Mo de The mode that accepts AT command s. Also known as Terminal Mode. When your modem is in this mod e, it is waiting to recei[...]

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    Appendix A: Glo ssary RFM-400 0-5015 Rev1 105 Differential GPS A procedure of correcting GPS solu tions to achieve improved position accuracy. Differential GPS provides 2 to 5 m eter position accuracy. Differential accuracy is obtained by applying corr ections determined by the stationary Differential Reference Station to the GPS da ta collected by[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 106 nextel .com operated by the U.S. Department of D efense but is available for general us e around the world. GPS Antenna An antenna designed to receive GPS r adio navigation signals. GPS Processor An electronic device that interprets the GPS radio navigation signals (received by the GPS antenna) and d ete rmin es a location solution[...]

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    Appendix A: Glo ssary RFM-400 0-5015 Rev1 107 Kbps Kilobits per second. Generally represented at 10 00 bits per second. Laptops Portable computers, such as notebooks and sub-notebooks. Local Area N etwork (LAN ) A computer network that spans ov er a relatively small area. Most LANs are confined to a single buildin g or group of buildings. Mobile IP[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 108 nextel .com Packet of D ata A bundle or block of data, organized in a specific way for transmission. Parallel Port A low speed port, usually located on th e rear of a computer which usually connects to printers. Parallel ports tran smit data simultaneously over eight “parallel wires” one byte at a time (as oppos ed to a serial [...]

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    Appendix A: Glo ssary RFM-400 0-5015 Rev1 109 RAM Random Access Memory is the workin g memory of the computer where you can enter information and call up data. Routable IP Addr ess (Public IP Addres s) A communications protocol that contains a network address as well as a device address, allowing data to be routed fro m one network to another. Exam[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 110 nextel .com will be delivered in the same order in which they were sent. IP acts as a postal system, allowing you to address a pack age and drop it in the system, but doesn’t provide a direct link between you an d the recipient. TCP/ IP, o n the other hand, establishes a connection betw een two hosts so that they can send message[...]

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    Index RFM-400 0-5015 Rev1 111 Inde x A AC Power Adapter · 3 B Bits · 29 C Circuit data · 8 COM1 · 29 Coverage · 5 CTS · 15 Customer Care · 5 , 6 D Data bits · 29 data packet applet · 18 DB-9-P · 14 DB-9-S · 14 DCD · 2, 3, 27, 31, 44, 45, 78 DCE · 3, 14, 30, 37, 39, 40 , 41, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 56, 58, 65, 66, 78 DSR · 15 DTE · 4,[...]

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    iR1200 Modem 112 nextel .com IMEI · 6 Installation Guide · 3 L LED indicators · 15 M mobile IP · 32 Mobile IP · 2, 4, 27, 32, 33, 51, 52, 81 P Pacemakers · 73 Packet Data · 8 Packet StreamGold · 18 Parity · 29 PIN · 3, 33, 49, 50, 66, 82 PPP · 2, 27, 31, 32, 34, 51, 55 , 67, 82 processor · 17 profile · 35, 38, 47 Q Quick Reference Guid[...]