Connect the hardware

  1. The XBee Cellular Modem should already be plugged into the XBIB-U-DEV board. For more information about development boards, see Development boards.
  2. The SIM card should be already be inserted into the XBee Cellular Modem. If not, install the SIM card into the XBee Cellular Modem.

WARNING! Never insert or remove the SIM card while the device is powered!

WARNING! The development board power supply only supports 3G mode. It does not support 2G mode.

  1. Connect the antenna to the XBee Cellular Modem by aligning the U.FL connector carefully, then firmly pressing straight down to seat the connector. You should hear a snap when the antenna attaches correctly. U.FL is fragile and is not designed for multiple insertions, so exercise caution when connecting or removing the antennas. We recommend using a U.FL removal tool.
  2. Plug the 12 V power supply to the power jack on the development board.
  3. Connect the USB cable from a PC to the USB port on the development board. The computer searches for a driver, which can take a few minutes to install.