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2.3 Connecting the Gateway to Cellular Service
This section shows you how to use your PC to connect the gateway to your cellular service,
and verify that the service is working. The final configuration details must be provided by
you. This section guides you through this process.
In this section:
• 2.3.1 Connecting the Gateway via USB
Part 1: Connecting and Logging In
Part 2: Entering Cellular Network Credentials
• 2.3.2 Verifying Remote Communications via a Mobile Device
2.3.1 Connecting the Gateway via USB
Before you begin:
• If you purchased the gateway from someone other than Larson Davis, or it has
been reset to factory settings, complete the process shown in “
Configuring the
Gateway for Larson Davis Instruments” on page A-11.
• Prepare cellular service as shown in 2.2
Establishing Service for the Gateway.
Part 1: Connecting and Logging In
Step 1. Connect the RV50X gateway to your PC as shown in Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7 Connecting to RV50X
Step 2.
If the system is not already on, power on the system by pressing the power
button on the 831C.
TAKE NOTE The modem may take several minutes to boot. Check the status
LEDs for progress. When the third LED from the left is solid green or amber, the
gateway is connected to a network.
a. b.
a. From the back of the RV50X, unplug the mini-B USB cable.
b. Plug a second mini-B USB cable (included) into the back of the RV50X, and
connect the other end to your PC.