CDPD Setup

Download the CDPD set-up program

Download the CDPD setup instructions (Doc). Which has the details on the setup program tha are on the web page and information on the configuration in Survey Controller.

To configure a CDPD modem using Cdpd_setup.exe:

 

  • Double click on the program executable.  The following display appears.  The program will try to auto-connect with the modem.

  • Choose the COM port on your PC that the modem is connected to by clicking the COM port button. Configure the settings to match that of the modem port. The system will auto detect baud rate if required

  • Click OK and the current settings of the CDPD modem will appear in the dialog.

  • Enter the settings of the modem that you wish to change. For VRS rover operation the Remote IP is not used.  For VRS rover operation the Normal rover configuration should be specified. Once the Normal button is pressed, all changes that have been specified get applied.


  • IMPORTANT NOTE ON SIDE SELECTION:
     
  • The side preference allows the user to specify the CDPD Service Side preference. Since there are two sides within a CDPD service area this command makes it possible to specify one side over the other or simply force the unit to either side only. Check with your carrier to determine on which cellular side CDPD service is provided. Setting the side incorrectly will result in very large bills!
     
  • Note that setting the unit to "Preferred" will me that the system will work in areas where your CDPD carrier doesn't have coverage. But it will be very expensive to operate in this area. It is normally better to set it to Side ONLY not Preferred.
     
  • You can also view the communications parameters by clicking on the >> button.  These can be configured based on the two standard profiles: Normal Rover and Base(UDP). Only the Normal configuration should be used for a VRS rover modem.
     
  • Click Normal again to save you settings and the close the program

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