Sierra Wireless MP215 - Manual (Page 31)

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7. Operating the MP215 via Watcher
The Watcher utility will permit the user to select the operational mode of the
MP215. Note that unlike versions of Watcher for other Sierra Wireless modems,
no further configuration of the MP215 can be performed. However Watcher also
permits the user to monitor modem status, RF channel and signal strength (note
signal strength is not available in CS-CDPD mode).
7.1. MP215 Operating Modes
The MP215 can be run in one of four modes.
1) CDPD Mode
This mode provides regular CDPD service.
2) CS-CDPD
This mode provides CS-CDPD service, i.e. CDPD protocol over a conventional
AMPS call.
3) CS-CDPD, No Answer
This mode provides CS-CDPD service but does not answer incoming calls (auto-
answer disabled).
4) AUTO
In this mode the MP215 automatically switches between CDPD and CS-CDPD
modes depending on CDPD service availability. If both services are available it
will choose CDPD. While in CS-CDPD mode, and idle, it will periodically check
if CDPD service is available.
These operating modes can be selected via the CDPD list in the Settings menu: