General Dynamics Broand PCMCIAFD Wireless Broadband Modem User Manual Users Guide

General Dynamics Broadband, Inc. Wireless Broadband Modem Users Guide

Users Guide

Wireless Broadband Modem PCMCIA  User Guide       Version 0.2
  W i r eless   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 2 Information in this document and the products described are subject to change without notice.   Reproduction, alteration, or distribution in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of IPWireless Inc., is strictly forbidden.  Trademarks used in this text: the IPWireless logo, icon, and Wireless Broadband Modem are trademarks of IPWireless, Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. IPWireless, Inc., disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.                             © 2000-2003 IPWireless, Inc. All rights reserved. September 2003  Part No. IPW-0392
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 3 Table of Contents Introduction  5 Technical Support  5 Chapter 1 – Safety and Care Instructions  6 Safety Guidelines for Power Connection  6 Safety Guidelines for the Wireless Broadband Modem  6 Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals  7 Care and Cleaning Guidelines  7 Chapter 2 - Getting Started  9 Key Areas on Your Wireless Broadband Modem  9 Required Equipment  11 Package Contents  13 User Guide  13 Installation CD  13 Other Informational Material  13 Chapter 3 – Installation and Registration  14 How To Install the computer Client Software  14 How To Find the Best Radio Signal  16 How To Connect the Modem to the Computer  17 How To Perform Registration  18 Windows Operating System Patches  19 Windows Internet Configuration Setting  20 Chapter 4 – Connect to the Internet  21 Establishing the Connection to the Internet  23
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 4 Appendix A – Troubleshooting Tips  25 Troubleshooting Tips  25 Appendix C – Frequently Asked Questions  30 Appendix D – Modem Display Warnings  33 Power-On Self Test Failure  35 Software Upgrade Warning  35 Appendix E – [Technical Specifications]  36 Appendix H – Error Messages  38 Microsoft Remote Access Service (RAS) Error Codes  41 Wireless Broadband Modem Extended Errors  45 Regulatory Information  51 North America and Canada  51 Europe  52 Statements of Conformity  52
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 5 Introduction Congratulations  on your selection  of  the Wireless Broadband Modem.  Your Wireless Broadband Modem is designed to give you exceptional performance combined  with  easy  installation  and  operation.    Please  read  all  safety  and care  instructions  in  Chapter  1  before  installing  your  Wireless  Broadband Modem for the first time.  The Wireless Broadband Modem is  a portable, wireless, cellular device that provides  high-speed  access  to  the  Internet  and  offers  high-bandwidth  data downloads,  uploads,  and  web  browsing  when  connected  to  networks authorized for use with the Wireless Broadband Modem   The design of the Wireless Broadband Modem is based on the standards of the  latest  third  generation  cellular  communication  technology,  commonly known as 3G technology.  The Wireless Broadband Modem doesn’t require an  outdoor  antenna,  telephone  jack,  or  additional  home  or  office  wiring. What's  more,  the  Wireless  Broadband  Modem  connects  to  the  Internet through radio access -- you will never encounter dial-up busy signals or need to  install  an  extra  line  to  access  the  Internet  and  use  the  telephone  at  the same time.   The  speed  at  which  your  Wireless  Broadband  Modem  will  perform  is dependent upon the radio signal  quality available and the service level that you select. Information on  how to determine and  boost the signal quality  is located in Chapter 3. Of course, your Wireless Broadband Modem can only connect to systems authorized for use  with Wireless Broadband equipment. Service  is  not  available  in  all  areas;  consult  your  Internet  Service  Provider (ISP) for details.  Technical Support  This User Guide provides you with step-by-step instructions on how to install and  use  your  Wireless  Broadband  Modem.  However,  if  you  need  further assistance, please contact your Service Provider for Technical Support.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 6 Chapter 1 – Safety and Care Instructions Before using your Wireless Broadband Modem for the first time, please read and follow all  warnings, safety, care, cleaning and operating instructions on the Wireless Broadband Modem label and in this guide. These guidelines will help  protect  your  Wireless  Broadband  Modem  from  potential  damage  and ensure your personal safety. Safety Guidelines for Power Connection Danger - Do not place or use the Wireless Broadband Modem near any body of water. Accidental immersion can result in electric shock.   Safety Guidelines for the Wireless Broadband Modem  Do not attempt to disassemble the Wireless Broadband Modem; doing so may expose you to unsafe conditions. The Wireless Broadband Modem does not contain consumer serviceable components. Service should be performed by the Service Provider Service Center only. Contact Service Provider Customer Service to find the nearest Service Center.  Position the Wireless Broadband Modem  so  that it  is  protected from  falling objects.  Do not allow liquids to spill on or into the Wireless Broadband Modem.  Do  not  expose  the  Wireless  Broadband  Modem  to  extreme  hot  (over  131° F/+55°C) or cold (under 14° F/-10°C) temperatures.  Do not  leave the Wireless Broadband Modem in  a  motor vehicle parked in direct sunlight for more than fifteen minutes.  Do not expose the Wireless Broadband Modem to open flames.  Do not alter the antenna or substitute any other antenna.  Doing so may be unsafe.   Switch your Wireless Broadband Modem off  when near medical  equipment, fuel, chemicals, a potentially explosive atmosphere such as a gasoline station, or when in an area in which blasting is in progress.  Also, switch it off when on
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 7 an aircraft.  Follow any other rules, regulations, or posted notices that apply to the use of electronic or radio equipment.  Before  using  the Wireless  Broadband  Modem  near a pacemaker  or  similar device, consult a physician or the device manufacturer for more information.  In any event, do not use the Wireless Broadband Modem within 8" (20 cm) of a pacemaker or similar device.   Do not use the Wireless Broadband Modem when you need to pay attention to other activities.  For example, never use it while driving or while supervising or operating machinery.   The  Wireless  Broadband  Modem,  like  any  other  wireless  communications device, cannot guarantee a connection in all circumstances.  Do not rely on it for matters where a connection is essential.  Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals The  following  information  includes  important  safety  guidelines  regarding exposure to radio frequency (RF) signals and the use of electronic devices as determined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).   Your modem is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out RF signals. The FCC has adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for wireless cellular devices. The FCC guidelines are  consistent  with  the  safety  standards  previously  set  by  the  U.S.  and international standards bodies: American National Standards Institute - ANSI C95.1  (1992);  National  Council  on  Radiation  and  Measurements  -  NCRP Report  86  (1986);  International  Commission  on  Non-Ionizing  Radiation Protection - ICNIRP (1996).  If you use the modem in accordance with these guidelines, the level of RF exposure will fall within the FCC guidelines and the standards previously identified.  To comply with the FCC RF exposure rules, the modem has been evaluated against the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits defined in Section 1.1310  of  the  FCC  rules  for  the  uncontrolled  environment.  During  normal operation, the modem should be kept a minimum distance of 20cm (8 inches) away from the user and other  persons to  ensure compliance with the  MPE limits.  Care and Cleaning Guidelines Use  a  clean soft  cloth,  slightly moistened  with  water,  and  wipe the outside surface of the Wireless Broadband Modem only.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 8 Do  not  use  aerosol  sprays,  solvents,  or  abrasives  when  cleaning  your Wireless Broadband Modem. These items may scratch the surface or damage the interior components of the Wireless Broadband Modem.   Avoid  dropping,  shaking  or  striking  the  Wireless  Broadband  Modem.    This may damage its components.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 9 Chapter 2 - Getting Started Key  Areas  on  Your  Wireless  Broadband Modem  Figure  1  below  identifies  key  areas  on  the  Wireless  Broadband  Modem. Please review this information before you begin the installation.    Figure 1- Key Areas on Your Wireless Broadband Modem   Power On/Off (1 Red LED) The single red LED at the top-right of the Wireless Broadband Modem display indicate that the modem is ON.   Connection Status Indicator (1 Green LED)
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 1 0 The single Green LED shows the connection status. The green LED will be illuminated when you are connected to the Internet.   &  Transmit and Receive Indicator (1 LEDs)  The LED show data transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) activity. The LEDs will flicker when data is transferring.   Power Button Press the power button for one second to turn the modem on. The red LED of the will illuminate when the unit is ON.    Antenna The antenna to its vertical position to connect the PC Interface Cable. When the antenna is vertical, it receives signals equally in all directions. Place the antenna in the vertical position (as shown in Figure 1) when the Wireless Broadband Modem is in use, and in the down position (adjacent to the body of the Wireless Broadband Modem) when not in use. Do not force the antenna beyond its vertical position.   Signal Strength (1 LEDs) The 4 yellow LEDs on the left of the display indicate the radio signal strength. When only the bottom yellow LED is illuminated, you have minimum signal strength required to transmit and receive data. Each subsequent LED indicates increasing signal strength. When all 4 LEDs are illuminated you have maximum signal strength at which time you can transfer data at the maximum speed of the Wireless Broadband Modem, or at the service level you have selected.  Patch Connector [Optional] A patch antenna can be connected to the Wireless Broadband Modem via the Patch Connector.  The need for a patch antenna will normally occur when the network coverage is not sufficient for the standard antenna to obtain sufficient signal.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 1 1 Required Equipment To  install  and  use  your  Wireless  Broadband  Modem,  you  will  need  the following computer configuration:  Computer: IBC Compatible PC Pentium-class  II  processor  or  greater  (300  MHz  or  higher recommended)   Operating Systems Supported  Microsoft Windows 98 (SE2),  Microsoft Windows ME,  Microsoft  Windows  2000  (Administrative  privileges required)  Microsoft  Windows  XP  Home  (Administrative  privileges required)  Microsoft  Windows  XP  Professional  (Administrative privileges required)  Memory Minimum  64  megabytes  (MB)  of  RAM  (128  MB recommended)   Connector PCMCIA  drive bay  Display: VGA  or  Super  VGA  (recommended)  monitor  with  the following settings:  Screen resolution set to at least 800 x 600   Free disk space required:  20 megabytes (MB) free in the target directory (minimum) 40 megabytes (MB) for future software upgrades  Internet Browsers: Internet Explorer v5.0 or later Netscape Communicator v4.73
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  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 1 3 Package Contents The following items are included in the Wireless Broadband Modem package: User Guide A Wireless Broadband Modem Quick Start Guide in paper form.  Installation CD The  installation  CD  includes  the  computer  Client  Software, operating  system  patches,  TCP  configuration  files,  and  an HTMLHelp version of this guide. Other Informational Material Your Wireless Broadband Modem packaging may contain additional informational material pertaining to the use or care of the Wireless Broadband Modem within your service area. Please review all such information carefully before using the Wireless Broadband Modem.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 1 4 Chapter 3 – Installation and Registration This chapter explains how to install the hardware, software, register your user information, and operate your Wireless Broadband Modem.  The instructions are split into the following sections:  How To Install the computer Client Software   How To Find the Best Radio Signal  How To Perform On-line Registration  How To Install the computer Client Software  The  computer  Client  Software  uses  an  online  wizard  that  will  guide  you through  the  installation  process.  You  will  be  asked  to  make  selections  on some of the installation screens.  Please be sure that your computer meets the minimum requirements before you begin the installation.  1.  Close all programs that may be running on your PC and then insert the  CD  into  the  CD-ROM  drive  on  your  computer.  The  Windows operating  system  should  detect  the  CD  and  start  the  installation program.  If  the  installation  program  does  not  start  automatically, open Windows Explorer or My Computer and select your CD drive to  view  the  contents  of  the  CD.  Double-click  the  ‘Setup.exe’ program  to  begin  the  installation.  The  wizard  will  now  guide  you through the installation screens  described  on  the  following pages. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 1 5 2.  License  Agreement Screen - The use of the Wireless Broadband Modem  is  subject to acceptance  of the License Agreement. Scroll through  the  display  window  to  read  the  entire  agreement.  The installation of the computer Client Software will proceed only if you accept the License Agreement. If you want a printed version of the License Agreement, use the Print function on your browser before you click the ‘Accept’ button. Click ‘Accept’ to continue. 3.  Copying  Files  Screen  -  All  installation  options  have  now  been made  and  the  installation  Wizard  will  copy  the  necessary  files  to your computer. 4.  Installing the  Modem Driver  Files. The installation will now copy the  necessary  PCMCIA  modem  driver  files  to  your  computer,  so that the  PC  will  detect  the Wireless  Broadband  Modem  when  you insert  the  PCMCIA  card  into  the  computer.    A  number  of information/warning  boxes  will  be  displayed,  indicating  the progress of the modem driver installation.   Note:  The Wireless Broadband Modem is supplied with third party software which is installed during the installation, see Appendix I for details.  Independent removal of these third party software products may stop the Wireless Broadband Modem from working.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 1 6 How To Find the Best Radio Signal 1.   Insert the Wireless Broadband Modem into the PCMCIA drive bay of your computer, the card should automatically power on. 2.  Your  Wireless  Broadband  Modem  will  then  perform  a  short self-test that will last for approximately five seconds.   3.  The  Wireless  Broadband  Modem  will  then  attempt  to  search for  the  best  radio  signal  and  will  display  an  indication  that  it has  been  able  to  find  a  signal  by  means  of  varying  the PCMCIA lights on the modem display.
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  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 1 8 How To Perform Registration You are now ready to register your user information.  Please note: You can complete the registration process at a later time; however User Registration is not optional.  You must register in order to create a username and password, register your account  and  payment  information,  and  receive  software  and  modem upgrades. The  registration  process  takes  place  on-line  using  an  internet  browser  that must already be installed on your computer.  Typically, the browser might be Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. The only requirements are that you have a  default browser installation, and that  your  browser  is  capable  of  accepting  ‘cookies’.    If  you  have  disabled cookies, you need to enable them before registration. If  you wish, you may disable receipt of cookies after registration. See Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in Appendix C  for instructions on  how to  set cookie preferences on your browser. 1.  To  Continue  with  Registration Now  - Make sure that there is  a checkbox  is selected to the left of  Connect  To  The Internet and then click ‘Next >’.  2.  The  Wireless  Broadband  Modem  Dialler  application  will  then automatically  start.    The  application  will  communicate  with  the Wireless  Broadband  Modem  and  after  a  short  delay  (23-30 seconds) it will attempt to establish a wireless internet connection.  The default Internet browser will be automatically launched and will automatically  display  your  Service  Providers Customer Registration web page. Note:  If  a  connection  cannot  be  made,  the  computer  Client Software will timeout and display a message indicating that the connection  failed.  If  this  happens,  see  the  Troubleshooting Tips in Appendix A.  3.  To  create  a  new  account  via  your  Service  Providers Customer Registration web page follow the on-screen instructions.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 1 9 4.  When  you  have  created  a  new  account,  close  the  Internet Browser  session  (Click  the  Windows  close  icon  (x)  in  the upper  right corner  of  the  screen  to  close  the  browser software). 5.  Upon  closing  the  Internet  Browser  session,  the  Wireless Broadband  Modem  Dialler  application  will  then  automatically disconnect  the  wireless  internet  connection.    The  Wireless Broadband Modem Dialler application will then attempt to read the  cookies  returned  from  the  Service  Providers  registration server  to  the  PC.    There  will  be  a  short  delay  of  about10 seconds,  after  which  the  Wireless  Broadband  Modem  Dialler application will indicate if the registration has been successful before the application automatically closes. 6.  Click Finish to exit the installation program. 7.  You are now ready to connect to the Internet. Once  the  registration  has  completed  the  Installation Wizard  will  finish.  The software  should  now  be  installed  with  your  computer  having  the  following entries listed from the Start->Programs menu bar.   Windows Operating System Patches The Wireless Broadband Modem  can work at high data speeds,  to achieve these rates may  require a Windows Operating System patch to  be applied.  The  installation  software  will  determine  if  any  operating  system  patch  is required and it is recommended that the windows operating system patch is applied if required. At the end of the Windows Operating System patch installation, a window will be displayed stating that the computer needs to be rebooted for the patch to take effect.  Since the Wireless Broadband Modem will work with your original settings  (at  a  slower  rate),  it  is  advised  that  you  do  not  reboot  here  but continue with the rest of the installation.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 2 0  Windows Internet Configuration Setting Again, due to the high data speeds that the Wireless Broadband Modem can work at, in order to achieve these rates will require that some TCP/IP settings are modified to take full advantage of this high rate. These settings will only be used  by the operating system the next time the computer is rebooted. At the very end of the computer Client Software installation it is advised that you reboot the computer so that the changes applied to the computer during the installation can take effect.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 2 1 Chapter 4 – Connect to the Internet The  computer  Client  Software  is  used  in  conjunction  with  your  Wireless Broadband Modem to connect to the Internet.  This section describes how the computer Client Software is  used to initiate the connection, and also how it may  be  used  to  download  software  upgrades for  your  Wireless  Broadband Modem and computer Client Software from the Service Providers web site. To start the computer Client Software, go to your desktop and double click on the icon labeled ‘Wireless Broadband Modem Dialler’, as shown below, Fig 10.  Figure 12 The main screen has four tabs that display associated screens when you click on them.  These tabs are described in more detail below.  A single button is used  to initiate  (Connect) and  terminate  (Disconnect) the  connection to  the Internet.   This button also  indicates  the state  of  the connection since if,  for example,  the connection  is  currently inactive,  the  button  will  be greyed  out and the button text will indicate “Connect”.  The button is available regardless of which tab is currently visible.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 2 2 The other main feature of the main screen is the status bar, located below the modem  picture.   The  status  bar provides  useful  information concerning the status of the Internet connection, and other error or warning messages.  Network  Tab  -  The  Network  tab  shown  in  Figure  12  displays  three  main groups;  Access  Network  Parameters -  The current version  of the computer Client Software only supports your service provider as the network operator.  This is shown in the drop down list.  The other two parameters are the user access name and access password.  These parameters are set automatically during the registration procedure, and the user should have no need to modify them manually.    Signal  Strength  -  shows  the  level  of  the  radio  signal  strength  currently achieved by the Wireless Broadband Modem. Unable to transmit or receive due to lack of signal.  Minimum signal strength required to transmit and receive data.   Increasing signal strength, allowing higher data transmit and receive data rates.   Maximum signal strength. Data will be transferred at the maximum rate of the Wireless Broadband Modem.  Unable to obtain signal from the Wireless Broadband Modem.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 2 3  ISP  Tab  –  This tab  shows  the  username  and password information that is sent to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) during the connection procedure.    These details are established during the registration procedure, and the user should have no need to modify them manually.   Note that this information is actually maintained by the Windows phonebook, and is extracted automatically by the computer Client Software.  Devices  Tab  –  This  tab  shows  information  for  the  currently  connected Wireless modem.    This includes the physical communication port to which the modem is bound, the modem IMEI (international mobile equipment identity) number, the modem version string, and the modem initialization and reset strings.   Tools  Tab  -  Upgrade  may  periodically  provide  upgrades  for  both  the  PC Software and the Wireless Broadband Modem software.    These  upgrades  will  usually  be  a  combination  of  bug  fixes  and additional features.  Whilst  connected,  click on the  “Check WWW for Software Upgrade” button in order to download over the air the latest software upgrade.  The download takes place by way of a File Transfer  Protocol  (FTP)  link  to  the  Service  Providers  web  site.  Once  complete,  the  new  image is  then  available  on  the PC  hard disk, and may be transferred to the Wireless Broadband Modem by clicking on the “Upgrade UE” button (remember to Disconnect from the Internet before attempting the upgrade). Establishing the Connection to the Internet You  should  establish  an  Internet  connection  using  the  computer  Client Software  before  launching  your  browser  (or  any  other  Internet  associated software such as FTP, telnet, etc). 1.  Start  the  computer  Client  Software  and  wait  until  the  signal  strength indicator  on  the  Network  tab  indicates  that  there  is  sufficient  signal strength  for  the  connection.    At  this  point,  the  button  should  be highlighted and have the text “Connect” displayed on button which may be clicked.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 2 4 2.  The user is automatically taken to the ISP tab so that the progress of the connection to the Internet may be observed.   When the connection to the  ISP  has  been  established,  the  status  bar  should  indicate  that  the session is active and the button is now highlighted but the text changes from “Connect” to “Disconnect”.  For convenience, the computer Client Software is automatically minimized once the connection is established, but  can  be  restored  by  clicking  on  the  Service  Providers  icon  on  the taskbar. 3.  Go  to  your  desktop  and  double-click  on  your  Internet  browser  icon  to connect to the Internet. You can configure your browser to set any web page  as  your  home  page.  To  set  your  browser  home  page,  see  the FAQs in Appendix C.  4.  You may terminate the internet connection in many ways; (a)  Right  click  the  Wireless  Broadband  Modem  icon  on  the  taskbar,  and select disconnect from the menu (b)  Click the Wireless Broadband Modem icon on the taskbar to restore the main screen, then click the button when labeled “Disconnect”. (c)  Close  the  Wireless  Broadband  Modem  application  by  clicking  the  X button in the top right corner of the window
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 2 5 Appendix A – Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips Please  review  these  troubleshooting  tips  if  you  experience  trouble  with software installation, user registration, finding a radio signal, or connecting to the Internet. You may achieve a faster resolution to  your trouble if you first consult and follow the tips before calling your Service Provider for Technical Support.  Warning: Do not attempt to repair the Wireless Broadband Modem yourself. Any damage you may cause to the Wireless Broadband Modem may create an unsafe condition.  If  your  trouble  is  not  listed  in  this  section,  call  your  Service  Provider  for Technical  Support.  The  technical  support  representative  will  ask  for  your name,  your location,  your phone  number, the  serial  number located  on  the back of the Wireless Broadband Modem, and any error messages that may have displayed. You may need to provide your username and password if the problem is related  to your service or  your account rather  than the Wireless Broadband Modem and its associated software. Remember,  your  PC  operating  system  must  be  compatible  with  the supported  operating  systems:  Windows  98  (Second  Edition), Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.  THE COMPUTER CLIENT SOFTWARE NO LONGER OPERATES CORRECTLY Check that the third party software, listed in Appendix I, is installed and if not then install. Contact your Service Provider for Technical Support as needed.  THE WIRELESS BROADBAND MODEM DISCONNECTS UNEXPECTEDLY Check for loose connections on both ends of the computer interface cable and the power cable. If all connections are secure, you may have had a bad connection. Try connecting to the Internet again. If your subsequent connection attempts fail, call your Service Provider for Technical Support.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 2 6 THE WIRELESS BROADBAND MODEM SPEED IS NOT FAST ENOUGH There are several conditions that can result in slower access speed that are not related to your Wireless Broadband Modem’s performance: The access speed is related to the radio signal strength. If the signal strength indicated on  the  modem  display shows less  than  all  four  LEDs  illuminated, you may have reduced access speed due to a condition such as a marginal coverage area.  You may have subscribed to a Service Level that limits the data rate. You can increase your Service Level on the registration web page or call your Service Providers Customer Service. You may be accessing a slow web site. A web site can cause a traffic jam on the Internet's backbone because many people converge on it at once or that site's server does not have the capacity to handle its traffic. In these cases, it does not matter what speed your modem can achieve. Tip: Surf these sites when  Internet  traffic  is  low.  Heaviest  traffic  is  usually  on  weekends  and evenings. You can also configure your browser so it won't display graphics, animations, sound, video or other multimedia content.   If you do not think that any of the above conditions are causing the problem, call your Service Provider for Technical Support.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 2 7 CONNECTED MODEM BEFORE INSTALLING THE COMPUTER CLIENT SOFTWARE  If you connect your Wireless Broadband modem to your PC before installing the  Driver  Software  contained  on  the  PC  Software  installation  CD  your modem drivers are likely to be missing preventing you from making a connect via your 3G modem.  It is necessary for the modem to be uninstalled from the system and  the documented procedure be followed carefully to insure your 3G  modem  is  correctly  installed.    The  Wireless  Broadband  Modem  MUST remain  connected  to  you  PC  during  the  following  removal  process.    Open “Device Manager” by clicking the right mouse button (left button if configured for  a  left  handed  user) on  the  “My  Computer”  icon  and select  “Properties”.  Windows 98/ME users should select the “Device Manger” Tab located at the top  of  the  “System  Properties”  Dialog  window.    Windows  2000/XP  users should select the “Hardware” Tab and select the “Device Manager”.  Locate the Wireless Broadband Modem and “Uninstall/Remove” the device.  Ensure the  Wireless  Broadband  Modem  has  been  removed  from  Device  Manager and now DISCONNECT the Wireless Broadband Modem from your PC.  The Wireless Broadband Modem must now be physically disconnected from your PC before  continuing.   Under “Control Panel” open  “Modem Options”  if the Wireless  Broadband  Modem  is  shown  as  installed  remove/uninstall  all references to your Wireless Broadband Modem.   Removal is now complete and you MUST restart you computer before executing the installation CD.  DRIVER INSTALLATION FAILS DUE TO “DIGITAL SIGNATURE NOT FOUND”  Your system is configured to “Block” or “Warn” you when an attempt is made to  install  a  device  driver  that  does  not  contain  a  valid  digital  signature.    If configured to “Block” the installation operation will fail, if set to “Warn” you will be  given  the  option  to  continue  the  installation  by  selecting  “Yes”  on  the warning  dialog  window.    To  avoid  problems  during  the  installation  it  is advisable  to  configure  your  system  to  ignore  Digital  Signatures  during  the installation of Wireless Broadband Modem software and device drivers.  You can  revert  to  your  original  configuration  once  the  drivers  are  installed.    To change  your  systems  Digital  Signature  configurations  follow  these  simple steps.    Right  click  “My  Computer”  and  select  “Properties”,  under  the “Hardware” tab  within the  “Device Manager” section select  “Driver Signing”.  Within  the  “File  Signature  Verification”  section  you  will  notice  the  options “Ignore/Warn/Block”  select  “Ignore”  and  “Apply”  change.    Repeat  the installation procedure as before.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 2 8 REGISTRATION FAILS BECAUSE THE PC DOES NOT ACCEPT “COOKIES”  When you register with the ISP, you provide a username and password that the  wireless  network  uses  to  identify  you  when  you  connect.    For  your convenience,  these  attributes  are  stored  within  the  PC  so  that  you  do  not need  to  enter  them  manually.    The  registration  server  sends  a  small  file, called a cookie, to your PC. The cookie contains the username and password information.    In  order  for  the  registration  process  to  complete  successfully, you  must  configure  your  browser  application  to  accept  cookies.    Once registration has completed, you may disable receipt of cookies, if desired. See the FAQs in Appendix C for instructions on how to set cookie preferences on your browser. THE BROWSER DID NOT GO DIRECTLY TO THE REGISTRATION SCREEN  Manually type the registration web page URL (check the Wireless Broadband Modem packaging or contact your Service Provider for this information) in the browser address window and then press enter on your keyboard. If you get an error  message  similar  to  the “page  cannot  be  displayed”,  there  might  be maintenance  occurring  on  the  web  site.  Call  your  Service  Provider  for Technical Support or try again later. THE CONNECT / DISCONNECT BUTTON IS NOT HIGHLIGHTED ON THE STATUS MONITOR SCREEN BUT A RADIO SIGNAL IS PRESENT On rare occasions, the “Wireless Broadband Modem Status Monitor” will lose contact  with  the  Wireless  Broadband  Modem.    The  “Wireless  Broadband Modem  Status  Monitor”  should  be  shut  down  and  restarted  to  clear  the problem.  If the problem persists the computer COM port that the computer Client  Software  and  the  Wireless  Broadband  Modem  are  using  may  have become  “locked  up”  and  cannot  be  freed  until  the  computer  is  shutdown (powered off) and restarted. If there is still a problem after shutting down and restarting you computer, call your Service Provider for Technical Support.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 2 9 ERROR MESSAGE “INVALID PASSWORD” 1.  This error message means that the network no  longer recognizes your username and/or password.  2.  Check that your username and password were entered correctly.  3.  The  ISP’s  server  does  not  allow  more  than  one  simultaneous connection to the network with the same username and password. Do  not  share  your  username  and  password  with  other  Wireless Broadband Modem users. 4.  If  you  cannot  correct  the  problem,  call  your  Service  Provider  for Technical Support.  ERROR MESSAGE “NO ANSWER” On rare occasions, the server will not receive the message advising it that the previous session has ended. There is a timeout of a few minutes before the server will accept a subsequent connection.  If you recently had a successful connection, wait a few minutes before trying again. WIRELESS BROADBAND MODEM NOT RESPONDING 1.  Check that  the computer interface cable  is securely connected to the PC and modem. 2.  Check that the modem power button is on. 3.  If  the  Wireless  Broadband  Modem  still  does  not  respond,  try restarting  the  PC  and  then  restart  the  computer  Client  Software application.    Occasionally,  the  PC  COM  port  that  the  computer Client Software and the Wireless Broadband Modem are using can become “locked up” and cannot be freed until the PC is restarted. 4.  If  the  status  bar  still  reports  “Wireless  Broadband  Modem  not Responding”, contact  your Service Provider for Technical Support for assistance.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 3 0  Appendix C – Frequently Asked Questions  Q. WHERE CAN I FIND A COVERAGE MAP? A. Call Service Provider.  Q. HOW DO I CHANGE MY SERVICE LEVEL? A. See registration process above.  Q. HOW DO I SET COOKIE PREFERENCES ON MY BROWSER? A. Using Netscape Navigator: Go the browser drop-down Edit menu and select Preferences. Click on the Advanced heading. Go to the Cookies box and click on Accept all cookies. After successful registration, you may return to Edit>Preferences>Advanced and click on Disable cookies. A. Using Microsoft Internet Explorer: Go to the browser drop-down Tools menu and select Internet Options. Click on the Security tab. Click  on the Custom  Level button. Scroll down to  the Cookies  heading.  Click  on  Enable  to  accept  all  cookies.  After  successful registration, you may return to Tools>Security>Custom  Level and click on Disable.  Q. HOW DO I SET MY HOME PAGE? A. Using Microsoft Internet Explorer:
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 3 1 Go  to  the  browser  drop-down  Tools  menu  and  select  Internet  Options. Select the General tab. Click Use Current in the Home Page area if you are currently viewing the Web page you want as your home page. If you are not viewing the web page you want to use, type in the URL (Universal Resource Locator -- the web address) of the web page you want to use as your home page. Click OK.  A. Using Netscape Navigator: Click  on  the  Options  menu  and  select  General Preferences.  Select  the Appearance tab. In the Startup box, type in the address of the web page you want to use as your home page. Click OK.  Q. HOW WILL I KNOW WHEN TO UPGRADE MY PC SOFTWARE? A.  The  user  will  access  a  web  site  and  select  the  appropriate  files  to download.  Information regarding PC Software upgrade alerts will be provided at that time.  Q.  HOW  DO I PERFORM  A WIRELESS BROADBAND MODEM PC  SOFTWARE UPGRADE? A.  Using  the Wireless Broadband  Modem  Dialler,  establish  a connection to the internet.  On the Wireless Broadband Modem Dialler change to the Tools tab, and press the button labeled “Check WWW for Software Upgrade”.  This will automatically check to see if there is a newer version of software, and if one is available it will be automatically downloaded to the computer with the progress of the download being displayed using the sliding bar.  Q. HOW WILL I KNOW WHEN TO UPGRADE MY WIRELESS BROADBAND MODEM? A.  Using  the Wireless Broadband  Modem  Dialler,  establish  a connection to the internet.  On the Wireless Broadband Modem Dialler change to the Tools tab, and press the button labeled “Check WWW for Software Upgrade”.  This will automatically check to see if there is a newer version of software and if one is available, it will be automatically downloaded to the computer.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 3 2  Q. HOW DO I PERFORM A WIRELESS BROADBAND MODEM UPGRADE? A.  Having  used  the Wireless  Broadband  Modem  Dialler  to  obtain  any  new software  available  for  the  upgrade  of  the  Modem,  disconnect  the  current internet connection.  The button “Upgrade Modem” should now be highlighted.  Pressing  this  Upgrade  Modem  button  will  start  the  download  of  the  new software to Modem and the progress of the download will be displayed on the progress bar.  This may take a number of minutes to complete.  Q. ARE ANY MODEM ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE? A.  Access the IPWireless web site at  www.ipwireless.com to view available accessories.  Q. HOW DO I INSTALL MY MODEM ON A DIFFERENT COMPUTER? A. If you have already installed your modem on ONE PC and wish to use it on a SECOND PC or laptop, insert the Installation CD into the second PC and run the installation software. You will automatically connect to the registration web pages. Select ‘Support Services’. You may modify your settings here, if needed.  If  you  leave  all  fields  unchanged  and  click  ‘Apply’,  the username/password  cookie  will  access  your  second  PC  and  the  dialer  will automatically configure the modem.  Q. WHEN SHOULD I DE-INSTALL THE MODEM AND/OR PC SOFTWARE? A. You should de-install the Modem and PC software only when you wish to discontinue service.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 3 3 Appendix D – Modem Display Warnings  The Wireless Broadband Modem LED display contains 2 individual LEDs, as shown in Figure 1, used to indicate various activities on the modem, such as ON/OFF, current signal strength, data traffic activity and network connection status.  However if the modem experiences certain error conditions the display will be used to signal the condition back to the user.   Figure 13  Figure 13 shows the Modem LED Display fully illuminated.  In normal operation 4 yellow LEDs on the left are used for the signal strength, the red power LED indicates ON/OFF, the green data transfer LED is used to show network connection status and the 2 amber transmit / receive LEDs are used to indicate base station search and data traffic activity.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 3 4  However the display can signal warning or error scenarios and this section will aid the user in interpreting such a display combinations.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 3 5 Power-On Self Test Failure At power-on the Modem will carry out a number of tests to confirm the operational integrity of various onboard components. If the top and bottom signal strength LEDs are illuminated following power-on for 1 second then the Modem is indicating a particular test has failed.  If  LED(s) is/are illuminated for a period of 5 seconds followed by the modem returning to normal operation then this indicates a warning that a non-critical self-test has failed but will not hamper the operational capability of the modem.  If a LED(s) is/are constantly illuminated following power-on then a critical self-test has failed and the modem will not be initialized in order to protect against possible damage to onboard components.  In both scenarios it is recommended the user switch off the modem and contact your Service Provider for Technical Support.  Software Upgrade Warning If the Modem display, in normal operation, flashes on and off at an interval of 2 seconds then the network is informing the user that a Modem software upgrade is required.  Please refer to Appendix C for details on performing software upgrades.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 3 6 Appendix  E  –  [Technical Specifications]  Physical Height (antenna down) ................................................... 150 mm (5.91 inches)Width ..........................................................................130 mm (5.122 inches)Depth............................................................................30 mm (1.182 inches)Weight ....................................................................250 grams (8.825 ounces)Indicators Signal (4 yellow LEDs) ...................................................................................Power (1 red LED) .........................................................................................Online (1 green LED)......................................................................................Transmit (1 amber LED) .................................................................................Receive (1 amber LED) ..................................................................................Power AC Power Adapter: Current.........................................................................................AC input voltage...................................................................100VDC output voltage .........................................................................Cable ......................................................................2m length (6.56 ft.)Environmental Temperature: Normal ................................................... +15°C to +35°C (59°F to 95Extreme (short periods) .......................... -10°C to +55°C (14°F to 131Storage ..................................................-20°C to +65°C (-4°F to 149Relative humidity: Operating ..........................................................................25% to 75%Extreme.............................................................................25% to 75%Maximum vibration: Operating ...................................5 Hz to 20Hz: 0.96 m2/s3 at 5 to 20 HzExtreme.......................................20 Hz to 500 Hz: 0.96 m2/s3 at 20 Hz, ......................................................................... thereafter –3dB/OctaveIntegral Antenna
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 3 7 Frequency of operation............................................................2.5 to 2.69 GHzImpedance:........................................................................... 50 ohms nominalOmni-directional gain: .............................................................................Polarization: .......................................................................................verticalInput return loss:.................................................... -10dB nominal across bandMaximum power:..................................................................................22dBmVSWR: .....................................................................................................Size: Length:.................................................................65 mm ( 2.56 inches)Width: .....................................................................20 mm (.81 inches)Depth: .....................................................................5 mm (.198 inches)
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 3 8  Appendix H – Error Messages  The  computer  Client  Software  displays  error  messages  when  a  problem occurs.  There are two main categories of error messages that can be displayed by the computer Client Software   Microsoft Remote Access Service (RAS) Errors, and  Wireless Broadband Modem Extended Errors.  For  both  categories,  the  error  message  is  always  displayed  within  the Connection progress region on the ISP tab.  To differentiate between the two error categories, RAS errors are terminated with a  “Reason: Normal  disconnect”  whilst the Wireless Broadband Modem Extended  Error  text  is  always  displayed  as  “Reason:  extended  error  text” where the extended error text is NOT “Normal disconnect”.  The  following  figure  shows  an  example  of  the  RAS  error  “Access  denied because username and/or password is invalid on the domain”.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 3 9    The following figure shows an example of the extended error “Modem cable disconnected”.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 4 0  The  following  pages  document  these  errors  and  where  possible  suggests what actions to take to correct the problem.  If  you  see  an  error  message  displayed  that  is  not  listed  on  the  following section, please call your Service Provider for Technical Support
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 4 1 Microsoft Remote Access Service (RAS) Error Codes   The following is a list of known RAS Error Codes and associated error message.  The RAS error text will be displayed if a RAS error occurs whilst attempting to either connect to the internet, whilst connected to the internet or when disconnecting from the internet.     Error   Messages    600     An operation is pending.    601     The port handle is invalid.    602     The port is already open.    603     Caller's buffer is too small.    604     Wrong information specified.    605     Cannot set port information.    606     The port is not connected.    607     The event is invalid.    608     The device does not exist.    609     The device type does not exist.    610     The buffer is invalid.    611     The route is not available.    612     The route is not allocated.    613     Invalid compression specified.    614     Out of buffers.    615     The port was not found.    616     An asynchronous request is pending.    617     The port or device is already disconnecting.    618     The port is not open.    619     The port is disconnected.    620     There are no endpoints.    621     Cannot open the phone book file.    622     Cannot load the phone book file.    623     Cannot find the phone book entry.    624     Cannot write the phone book file.    625     Invalid information found in the phone book.    626     Cannot load a string.    627     Cannot find key.    628     The port was disconnected.    629     The port was disconnected by the remote machine.    630     The port was disconnected due to hardware failure.    631     The port was disconnected by the user.    632     The structure size is incorrect.    633     The port is already in use or is not configured for Remote Access dialout.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 4 2    634     Cannot register your computer on the remote network.    635     Unknown error.    636     The wrong device is attached to the port.    637     The string could not be converted.    638     The request has timed out.    639     No asynchronous net available.    640     A NetBIOS error has occurred.    641     The server cannot allocate NetBIOS resources needed to support the client.    642     One of your NetBIOS names is already registered on the remote network.    643     A network adapter at the server failed.    644     You will not receive network message popups.    645     Internal authentication error.    646     The account is not permitted to log on at this time of day.    647     The account is disabled.    648     The password has expired.    649     The account does not have Remote Access permission.    650     The Remote Access server is not responding.    651     Your modem (or other connecting device) has reported an error.    652     Unrecognized response from the device.    653     A macro required by the device was not found in the device .INF file section.    654     A command or response in the device .INF file section refers to an undefined macro    655     The <message> macro was not found in the device .INF file section.    656     The <defaultoff> macro in the device .INF file section contains an undefined macro    657     The device .INF file could not be opened.    658     The device name in the device .INF or media .INI file is too long.    659     The media .INI file refers to an unknown device name.    660     The device .INF file contains no responses for the command.    661     The device .INF file is missing a command.    662     Attempted to set a macro not listed in device .INF file section.    663     The media .INI file refers to an unknown device type.    664     Cannot allocate memory.    665     The port is not configured for Remote Access.    666     Your modem (or other connecting device) is not functioning.    667     Cannot read the media .INI file.    668     The connection dropped.    669     The usage parameter in the media .INI file is invalid.    670     Cannot read the section name from the media .INI file.    671     Cannot read the device type from the media .INI file.    672     Cannot read the device name from the media .INI file.    673     Cannot read the usage from the media .INI file.    674     Cannot read the maximum connection BPS rate from the media .INI file.    675     Cannot read the maximum carrier BPS rate from the media .INI file.    676     The line is busy.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 4 3    677     A person answered instead of a modem.    678     There is no answer.    679     Cannot detect carrier.    680     There is no dial tone.    681     General error reported by device.    682     ERROR WRITING SECTIONNAME    683     ERROR WRITING DEVICETYPE    684     ERROR WRITING DEVICENAME    685     ERROR WRITING MAXCONNECTBPS    686     ERROR WRITING MAXCARRIERBPS    687     ERROR WRITING USAGE    688     ERROR WRITING DEFAULTOFF    689     ERROR READING DEFAULTOFF    690     ERROR EMPTY INI FILE    691     Access denied because username and/or password is invalid on the domain.    692     Hardware failure in port or attached device.    693     ERROR NOT BINARY MACRO    694     ERROR DCB NOT FOUND    695     ERROR STATE MACHINES NOT STARTED    696     ERROR STATE MACHINES ALREADY STARTED    697     ERROR PARTIAL RESPONSE LOOPING    698     A response keyname in the device .INF file is not in the expected format.    699     The device response caused buffer overflow.    700     The expanded command in the device .INF file is too long.    701     The device moved to a BPS rate not supported by the COM driver.    702     Device response received when none expected.    703     ERROR INTERACTIVE MODE    704     ERROR BAD CALLBACK NUMBER    705     ERROR INVALID AUTH STATE    706     ERROR WRITING INITBPS    707     X.25 diagnostic indication.    708     The account has expired.    709     Error changing password on domain.    710     Serial overrun errors were detected while communicating with your modem.    711     RasMan initialization failure. Check the event log.    712     Biplex port is initializing. Wait a few seconds and redial.    713     No active ISDN lines are available.    714     Not enough ISDN channels are available to make the call.    715     Too many errors occurred because of poor phone line quality.    716     The Remote Access IP configuration is unusable.    717     No IP addresses are available in the static pool of Remote Access IP addresses.    718     PPP timeout.    719     PPP terminated by remote machine.    720     No PPP control protocols configured.    721     Remote PPP peer is not responding.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 4 4    722     The PPP packet is invalid.    723     The phone number, including prefix and suffix, is too long.    724     The IPX protocol cannot dial-out on the port because the computer is an IPX router.    725     The IPX protocol cannot dial-in on the port because the IPX router is not installed..    726     The IPX protocol cannot be used for dial-out on more than one port at a time.    727     Cannot access TCPCFG.DLL.    728     Cannot find an IP adapter bound to Remote Access.    729     SLIP cannot be used unless the IP protocol is installed.    730     Computer registration is not complete.    731     The protocol is not configured.    732     The PPP negotiation is not converging.    733     The PPP control protocol for this network protocol is not available on the server.    734     The PPP link control protocol terminated..    735     The requested address was rejected by the server..    736     The remote computer terminated the control protocol.    737     Loopback detected..    738     The server did not assign an address.    739     The remote server cannot use the Windows NT encrypted password.    740     The TAPI devices configured for Remote Access failed to initialize or were not installed correctly.    741     The local computer does not support encryption.    742     The remote server does not support encryption.    743     The remote server requires encryption.    744     Cannot use the IPX net number assigned by the remote server. Check the event log.    752     A syntax error was encountered while processing a script
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 4 5 Wireless Broadband Modem Extended Errors   Error Message  Cause  Recovery Action Normal disconnect  None.  This is normal and does not indicate any error.  Network busy – please try again later The network is temporarily busy.  Session establishment should be attempted at a later time. Network not available – please try again later There is a temporary problem with the wireless network that is affecting all users. You will not be able to connect to the Internet until your service provider has repaired the system. Session establishment should be attempted at a later time. User rejected by the network  The network is not able to verify who you are.  This could be due to different problems based upon whether or not you have a SIM present: 1) Without SIM present 2) With SIM present The recovery actions for the specific causes are as follows: 1) The network does not recognize the access identifiers that you gave yourself when you registered.   Contact your service provider’s technical support for assistance. 2) Contact your service provider’s technical support for assistance.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 4 6 Error Message  Cause  Recovery Action Service provider not supported  This is normally seen when attempting to establish an internet session and gain access to your ISP with an invalid ISP phone number. The ISP parameters are held in a phonebook.  To verify that these values are correct, start up your internet browser (for Internet Explorer) and click on “Tools/Internet Options/Connections”.  You should see an entry called “ipwireless”. To view the phonebook entry highlight the ‘ipwireless’ entry. Then click on the Settings button to view the ISP username and password. Also click on the “Properties” button and examine the phone number.  This must be set to *99#. Service provider not available – please try again later This indicates a temporary problem accessing your ISP Session establishment should be attempted at a later time Disconnected by network operator  The network operator has disconnected your internet session.   Session establishment should be re-attempted.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 4 7 Error Message  Cause  Recovery Action User not known to network  This only affects modems that have a SIM card present. It indicates one of the following problems: 1) The wrong SIM card is being used 2) The SIM card is faulty Check that the SIM card being used is the one provided by your service provider. If it is the correct SIM card contact your service provider’s technical support for assistance. Modem barred from network  The modem has been barred from the network.  Contact your service provider’s technical support for assistance. Network not allowed  This indicates that the modem has tried to connect to a forbidden network. Contact your service provider’s technical support for assistance. Network details rejected  There is a problem with the network.  Session establishment should be re-attempted. If the problem persists contact your service provider’s technical support for assistance.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 4 8 Error Message  Cause  Recovery Action Disconnected by service provider  This can occur for two reasons: 1) This is normally seen when attempting to establish an internet session and gain access to your ISP with an invalid ID. 2) If this occurs after successfully establishing an internet session, then there is a temporary network problem. The recovery actions for the specific causes are as follows 1) The ISP parameters are held in a phonebook on the computer.  To verify that these phonebook values are correct, start up your internet browser (for Internet Explorer) and click on “Tools/Internet Options/Connections”.  You should see an entry called “ipwireless”.  To view the phonebook entry highlight the ‘ipwireless’ entry and then click on the Settings button to view the ISP username and password and modify if necessary. Also click on the “Properties” button and examine the phone number.  This must be set to *99# 2) Session establishment should be attempted at a later time.  If the problem persists contact your service provider’s technical support for assistance.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 4 9 Error Message  Cause  Recovery Action Disconnected by modem  The modem has detected a problem with the wireless connection to the network and released the connection. Wherever possible try to improve the modem’s signal strength using the measures described earlier in the user guide. If the problem persists contact your service provider’s technical support for assistance. Disconnected by network  The network has detected a problem with the wireless connection to the modem and released the connection. Wherever possible try to improve the modem’s signal strength using the measures described earlier in the user guide. If the problem persists contact your service provider’s technical support for assistance. Loss of coverage – please improve modem signal The modem can no longer communicate with the wireless network. This may be caused by one of the following: 1) The modem has moved out of range of the wireless network 2) The wireless network may have developed a fault or may have been switched off The modem will automatically try and regain radio coverage/synchronization with the wireless network. If the modem has moved out of the wireless network range it must be brought back into range. Once radio coverage/synchronization has been re-gained session establishment can be attempted.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 5 0 Error Message  Cause  Recovery Action SIM failure – please contact service provider This only affects modems that have a SIM card present.  The modem is having problems accessing the SIM card. Perform the following steps: a) Carefully remove the SIM card from the modem b) Clean the SIM card’s gold contacts with a soft cloth c) Re-insert the SIM card into the modem ensuring that the SIM card holder is securely fastened d) Power cycle the modem using the front panel button e) Establish a session in the normal manner If the problem persists contact your service provider’s technical support for assistance. Battery level too low  There is insufficient charge left in the internal battery. Connect the DC power jack, wait a few seconds and then establish a session in the normal manner. Modem cable disconnected  There is a problem with the connection between the PC and the modem. Check the cable and connectors between the PC and the modem. Establish a session in the normal manner
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 5 1 Regulatory Information North America and Canada Your Wireless Broadband Modem may cause TV or radio interference (e.g., when  using  the  modem  in  close  proximity  to  a  TV  or  radio  receiver).  The FCC/Industry  Canada  can  require  you  to  stop  using  the  modem  if  such interference cannot be eliminated.  If the modem does cause interference with other radio communications services, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reposition the modem’s receiving antenna. - Reposition the TV or radio’s receiving antenna. - Relocate  the  modem  with  respect  to  the  TV  or  radio receiver. - Move the modem away from the TV or radio receiver. - Plug  the  modem  into  a  different  outlet  so  that  the  modem and  the  TV  or  radio  receiver  are  on  different  branch circuits. If necessary, consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may also find the FCC Interference Handbook, 1986, to be helpful.  It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00450-7, or on the World Wide Web at http:// www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/WWW/tvibook.html. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.  Operation is subject to the condition that this device may not cause harmful interference.  Caution:  Changes  or  modifications  not  covered  in  this  manual  must  be approved  in  writing  by  the  Manufacturer.  Changes  or  modifications  made without  written  approval  may  void  the  users  authority  to  operate  this equipment.  Note:  The  IPWireless  PCMCIA  based  modem  is  defined  as  a  Listed Accessory by Underwriters Laboratories and is required to be used in a Listed Personal Computer.
  W i r el e s s   B r o a d b a n d   M o d e m   Us e r   G ui d e 5 2 Europe Statements of Conformity English  Hereby, IPWireless Inc, declares that this Wireless Broadband Modem  Model: XX is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.  Deutsch  Hiermit erklärt IPWireless Inc, dass sich dieses Wireless Broadband Modem  Model: XX in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet".   The  Wireless  Broadband  Modem  will  not  transmit  without  suitable  network coverage.  Caution:  Only  use  IPWireless  approved  accessories  with  your  Wireless Broadband Modem.

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