Sierra Wireless AC597E ExpressCard Modem CDMA User Manual AirCard 597 ExpressCard User Guide rev 1 0

Sierra Wireless Inc. ExpressCard Modem CDMA AirCard 597 ExpressCard User Guide rev 1 0

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AirCard® 597E ExpressCardUser Guide2130755Rev 1.0
PrefaceDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 2Important Notice Duetothenatureofwirelesscommunications,transmissionandreceptionofdatacanneverbeguaranteed.Datamaybedelayed,corrupted(i.e.,haveerrors)orbetotallylost.AlthoughsignificantdelaysorlossesofdataarerarewhenwirelessdevicessuchastheSierraWirelessmodemareusedinanormalmannerwithawell‐constructednetwork,theSierraWirelessmodemshouldnotbeusedinsituationswherefailuretotransmitorreceivedatacouldresultindamageofanykindtotheuseroranyotherparty,includingbutnotlimitedtopersonalinjury,death,orlossofproperty.SierraWirelessacceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagesofanykindresultingfromdelaysorerrorsindatatransmittedorreceivedusingtheSierraWirelessmodem,orforfailureoftheSierraWirelessmodemtotransmitorreceivesuchdata.Safety and Hazards DonotoperatetheSierraWirelessmodem:•Inareaswhereblastingisinprogress•Whereexplosiveatmospheresmaybepresent•Nearmedicalequipment•Nearlifesupportequipment,oranyequipmentthatmaybesusceptibletoanyformofradiointerference.Insuchareas,theSierraWirelessmodemMUSTBEPOWEREDOFF.TheSierraWirelessmodemcantransmitsignalsthatcouldinterferewiththisequipment.DonotoperatetheSierraWirelessmodeminanyaircraft,whethertheaircraftisonthegroundorinflight.Inaircraft,theSierraWirelessmodemMUSTBEPOWEREDOFF.Whenoperating,theSierraWirelessmodemcantransmitsignalsthatcouldinterferewithvariousonboardsystems.Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. The Sierra Wireless modem may be used at this time.ThedriveroroperatorofanyvehicleshouldnotoperatetheSierraWirelessmodemwhileincontrolofavehicle.Doingsowilldetractfromthedriveroroperatorʹscontrolandoperationofthatvehicle.Insomestatesandprovinces,operatingsuchcommunicationsdeviceswhileincontrolofavehicleisanoffence.
PrefaceDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 3Limitation of LiabilityTheinformationinthismanualissubjecttochangewithoutnoticeanddoesnotrepresentacommitmentonthepartofSierraWireless.SIERRAWIRELESSANDITSAFFILIATESSPECIFICALLYDISCLAIMLIABILITYFORANYANDALLDIRECT,INDIRECT,SPECIAL,GENERAL,INCIDENTAL,CONSEQUENTIAL,PUNITIVEOREXEMPLARYDAMAGESINCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,LOSSOFPROFITSORREVENUEORANTICIPATEDPROFITSORREVENUEARISINGOUTOFTHEUSEORINABILITYTOUSEANYSIERRAWIRELESSPRODUCT,EVENIFSIERRAWIRELESSAND/ORITSAFFILIATESHASBEENADVISEDOFTHEPOSSIBILITYOFSUCHDAMAGESORTHEYAREFORESEEABLEORFORCLAIMSBYANYTHIRDPARTY.Notwithstandingtheforegoing,innoeventshallSierraWirelessand/oritsaffiliatesaggregateliabilityarisingunderorinconnectionwiththeSierraWirelessproduct,regardlessofthenumberofevents,occurrences,orclaimsgivingrisetoliability,beinexcessofthepricepaidbythepurchaserfortheSierraWirelessproduct.Patents PortionsofthisproductmaybecoveredbysomeorallofthefollowingUSpatents:5,515,013 5,629,960 5,845,216 5,847,553 5,878,2345,890,057 5,929,815 6,169,884 6,191,741 6,199,1686,339,405 6,359,591 6,400,336 6,516,204 6,561,8516,643,501 6,653,979 6,697,030 6,785,830 6,845,2496,847,830 6,876,697 6,879,585 6,886,049 6,968,1716,985,757 7,023,878, 7,053,843 7,106,569 D442,170D459,303andotherpatentspending.Thisproductincludestechnologylicensedfrom:LicensedbyQUALCOMMIncorporatedunderoneormoreofthefollowingUnitedStatespatentsand/ortheircounterpartsinothernations:4,901,307 5,056,109 5,101,501 5,109,390 5,228,0545,267,261 5,267,262 5,337,338 5,414,796 5,416,7975,490,165 5,504,773 5,506,865 5,511,073 5,535,2395,544,196 5,568,483 5,600,754 5,657,420 5,659,5695,710,784 5,778,338ManufacturedorsoldbySierraWirelessInc.oritsLicenseesunderoneormorepatentslicensedfromInterDigitalGroup.Copyright ©2006SierraWireless.Allrightsreserved.
PrefaceDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 4Trademarks AirCardand“HeartoftheWirelessMachine”areregisteredtrademarksofSierraWireless.SierraWireless,theSierraWirelesslogo,theredwavedesign,andWatcheraretrademarksofSierraWireless.Windows®isaregisteredtrademarkofMicrosoftCorporation.MacOSisatrademarkofAppleComputer,Inc.,registeredintheU.S.andothercountries.ExpressCardisatrademarkofPCMCIA.QUALCOMM®isaregisteredtrademarkofQUALCOMMIncorporated.gpsOneisatrademarkofQUALCOMMIncorporated.InstallShield®isaregisteredtrademarkofMacrovisionCorpo‐rationintheUnitedStatesofAmericaand/orothercountries.Othertrademarksarethepropertyoftherespectiveowners.CommentsAdditional information and updatesForup‐to‐dateproductdescriptions,documentation,appli‐cationnotes,firmwareupgrades,troubleshootingtips,andpressreleases,visit.www.sierrawireless.com.Sales Desk: Phone: 1-604-232-1488Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific TimeE-mail: sales@sierrawireless.comPost: Sierra Wireless13811 Wireless WayRichmond, BCCanada V6V 3A4Fax: 1-604-231-1109Web: www.sierrawireless.com
Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 5Table of ContentsIntroducing the AirCard® 597E ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Feature summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Wireless ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8CDMA 3G services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Additional AirCard ExpressCard features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10System components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Your host computing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10The AirCard 597E ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10The AirCard ExpressCard drivers and enabling software . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A CDMA service provider account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11The CDMA wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13The AirCard 597E software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Account activation and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15AirCard ExpressCard software installation procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16ExpressCard insertion and removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Inserting the AirCard ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Removing the AirCard ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Account configuration procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Activation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Manual activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ContentsDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 6Automated activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Care and Maintenance of Your AirCard ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Watcher Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Starting and closing Watcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Components of the Watcher window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Window controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Docking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Always On Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Interpreting icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Connection Status Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Call Status Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Indicator area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Minimized icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Using an external antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30LED operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Radio frequency and electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Important safety/compliance information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Information pertaining to OEM customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 711: Introducing the AirCard® 597E ExpressCardNote: This document applies to you, only if your wireless card is the AirCard 597E ExpressCard from Sierra Wireless. This document does not apply, if you are using a wireless card that is built into your computer.•Welcome•Feature summary•Package contents•System componentsWelcomeNote: Do not insert the AirCard ExpressCard into your ExpressCard slot prior to installing the software. It is important to install the software and drivers in the correct order. For detailed procedures, see page 15.TheSierraWirelessAirCard 597EExpressCardisadual‐bandwirelessExpressCard/34moduleforcellularandPCSnetworks,andtheGPSfrequencyband.Itenhancesthefunctionalityofyourmobilecomputingdevicebyadding2‐waymessagingandhigh‐speedmobiledatainextendedareas,comparedtowirelesslocalareanetworks.ThisExpressCardallowsyoutodothefollowing(subjecttofeatureavailability),withoutusingawirelinephoneornetwork:•ConnecttotheInternet,VPNandcorporatenetworks•Sendandreceivelargee‐mailmessages•SendandreceiveSMSmessages•Conductvideo‐conferencing•Accessstreaming,real‐timemedia•PlaygamesonlineNote: You can view this guide online or print it to keep on hand. If you're viewing it online, simply click a topic in the Table of Contents, or a page number in the Index, or any page reference or section reference. (Most text that is blue is a clickable link.) The PDF automatically displays the appropriate page.
Introducing the AirCard® 597E ExpressCardDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 8Feature summaryNote: For step-by-step instruc-tions to access features of the AirCard ExpressCard, consult the online help available with Watcher™ (page 29).TheAirCardExpressCardisdesignedtoprovideawiderangeofcapabilitiesusingCDMAnetworktechnology.Implemen‐tationofthesefeaturesdependsontheparticularserviceproviderandaccountfeaturesyouhavechosen.Somefeaturesdescribedinthismanualmaynotbesupportedbyyourserviceproviderormaynotbeavailablewithyournetworkaccount.Fordetailsoftheservicesandaccountsavailable,contactyourserviceprovider.Wireless ExpressCardOnceinstalledandconfigured,theAirCardExpressCardcanconnecttotheCDMAnetworkautomatically.YoujustinserttheAirCardExpressCard,allowWatchertoautolaunchandauthenticateyouraccountonthenetwork,thenlaunchyourInternetbrowser(whichyoucanalsoconfigureinWatchertolaunchautomatically)—you’reonline!Alternatively,youcanmakeahigh‐speeddataconnectionwithoutrunningWatcher—simplybylaunchingwhateverapplicationyouwanttouse(suchasyourwebbrowserore‐mailapplication).Prerequisites:youmusthavepreviouslyselected,inWatcher,“Always-on”forthehigh‐speedconnectionand(subjecttofeatureavailability)“Enable NIC for data connections”.TheAirCardExpressCardalsoallowsyoutodialupamodem(suchasacorporateserver).CDMA 3G servicesTheAirCardExpressCardoperatesoveratypeofwirelessnetworkcalledCDMA (CodeDivisionMultipleAccess).CDMA 3Gtechnologyprovidesavarietyofconnectivityfeatures,dependingonyourserviceproviderandaccount:•1x‐EVDORev.AsupportsInternetconnectionswithdataratesupto3.1 Mbps(downlinkfromthenetwork)and1.8 Mbps(uplinktothenetwork).Averagedataratesare450‐800 Kbps(downlinkfromthenetwork)and300‐400 Kbps(uplinktothenetwork).Actualspeeddependsonthenetworkconditions.•1x‐EVDORev.0supportsInternetconnectionswithdataratesupto2.4 Mbps(downlinkfromthenetwork)and153 Kbps(uplinktothenetwork).Averagedataratesare400‐700 Kbps(downlinkfromthenetwork)and
AirCard® 597E ExpressCard - User Guide9213075540‐80 Kbps(uplinktothenetwork).Actualspeeddependsonthenetworkconditions.•1XsupportsInternetconnectionswithdataratesupto153 Kbps.Actualspeeddependsonthenetworkcondi‐tions.Oncetheconnectionisestablished,youcanopenyourbrowserandconnecttoanywebsitethatisaccessiblethroughtheInternet,oraccessotherInternetservices(suchase‐mail).Theconnectionis“active”whendatatransmissionisoccurring.Ifdatatransmissionstopsforaperiodoftime(determinedbythenetwork),theconnectionbecomes“dormant”;seepage 27.•Circuitswitched(dial‐up)data,usingtheearlierCDMAIS‐95specification,supportsdataconnectionstoanydial‐inserviceatratesupto14.4 Kbps.•QNC (QuickNetConnect),providesasimplifiedwaytodialintoanInternetconnection(usingcircuitswitcheddata)where3G(1xEV‐DOor1X)high‐speedpacketserviceisnotavailable.•SMS (ShortMessageService),allowsyoutosendandreceiveshorttextmessagesusingtheAirCardExpressCard.Additional AirCard ExpressCard featuresBeyondthefeaturesoftheCDMAnetwork,theAirCardExpressCardprovidesadditionalsoftwarefeatures:•SupportforgpsOneandLocationBasedServices•PINsecuritycodetoprotectyourAirCardExpressCardandaccountfromunauthorizeduse.•AnActivationWizard(page 19)toassistwithconfiguringyourCDMAaccount.•SoundoptionstocustomizeringtonesforSMSmessages.•ACallLogtotrackoutgoingcallsanddeterminetheamountofdatatransferred.
Introducing the AirCard® 597E ExpressCardDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 10Package contentsYourAirCardExpressCardpackagecontainsthefollowingcomponents:•AirCard 597EExpressCard•InstallationCDcontainingtheAirCardExpressCardsoftware,thisuserguide,andwarrantyinformation•QuickStartGuideSystem componentsYourAirCard 597EExpressCardisjustonepartofasystemdesignedtoprovideyouwithawiderangeofcommunicationfeatures.Everycomponentofthesystemisneededtoenablethesecapabilities.Your host computing deviceYournotebookhoststheAirCardExpressCardhardwareandrunsthecommunicationsoftware:yourwebbrowserore‐mailapplication,andWatcher—theAirCardExpressCardenablingsoftware.YoumayalsohaveothersoftwareonyourcomputerthatcanbeusedwirelesslywiththeAirCardExpressCard,suchas:filetransferapplications(FTP),chatorinstantmessaging,aVPN(VirtualPrivateNetwork)client,clientsoftwareforacorporateserverapplication.The AirCard 597E ExpressCardTheAirCardExpressCardprovidesyourcomputerwithaconnectiontotheCDMAwirelessnetwork.TheAirCardExpressCardfitsintoastandardExpressCard/34orExpressCard/54slotavailableonnewernotebookPCs.EveryCDMAnetworkoperatesononeofthreeradiofrequencybands.Asadual‐bandproduct,theAirCardExpressCardoperatesontwoofthesebands(seepage 31),providingawidecoveragearea.
AirCard® 597E ExpressCard - User Guide11 2130755The AirCard ExpressCard drivers and enabling softwareTheAirCardExpressCarddriversandenablingsoftware(Watcher)monitorandmanageyourwirelessconnections.TheAirCardExpressCardcomeswithaCDcontainingthissoftware:•WatcherapplicationthatyouusetomanagetheAirCardExpressCardandmonitoryourconnections.Forstep‐by‐stepinstructionstoaccessfeaturesofWatcher,usetheapplication’sonlinehelp.•ThedevicedriversoftwarethatenablestheAirCardExpressCardtoworkwithyourcomputer’soperatingsystem.ThedriversandapplicationsoftwaremustbeinstalledbeforeyouinserttheAirCardExpressCardforthefirsttime.Detailedinstructionsareprovidedinthefollowingchapters.A CDMA service provider accountCompaniesthatoperateCDMAnetworksandprovideaccesstothesenetworksarecalledserviceproviders.TousetheAirCardExpressCard,youmusthaveanaccountwithaCDMAserviceprovider.Note: You can use the Lock Code feature to prevent others from using your account, should your AirCard ExpressCard be stolen. For information on this feature, see the online help.Eachserviceproviderhasitsownpricingoptions.Theremaybeflatrateaccounts,whichprovideyouamaximumnumberofminutesofnetworkusageforafixedmonthlyfee.Theremaybeaccountsforwhichyouarechargedfornetworkusagebytheminuteorbytheamountofdatatransmitted.YouraccountmayincludeavarietyofotherservicessuchasSMSmessaging.EachAirCardExpressCardhasbeenprovisionedatthefactoryforusewithaparticularserviceprovider.ThissetstheAirCardExpressCardtouseparticularradiochannelsandenablesservicesspecificforthatprovider.Theprocessofsettingupyouraccountiscalledactivation.Activationinvolvesactionbytheserviceproviderandconfigu‐rationoftheAirCardExpressCard.Theproceduretoconfigure(activate)yourAirCardExpressCardiscoveredin“Activation”onpage 19.
Introducing the AirCard® 597E ExpressCardDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 12The CDMA wireless networkNote: More information about CDMA networks is available on the CDMA Development Group web site, www.cdg.org.Thisistheworldwideinfrastructureprovidingtheradiocoveragethatallowsyoutostayconnected.Madeupofradiotowersandavarietyofnetworkswitches,routers,andservers,thenetworkisaninterconnectionofmanyserviceproviders.Note: Most service providers have coverage maps on their web sites.ThereareCDMAnetworksthatoperateinthefrequencybandssupportedbytheAirCardExpressCardthroughoutNorthAmericaandpartsofLatinAmerica,Asia,andNewZealand.However,eachserviceprovideroperatesanetworkthatcoversalimitedgeographicalareawithintheoverallCDMAcoveragearea.Note: The fee for service is usually higher when you are roaming (connecting to a network other than the one belonging to your service provider).Mostserviceprovidershave“roaming”agreementswithotherserviceproviders,sothattheycanofferserviceoutsideofthecoverageareaoftheirownnetworks.Forexample,assumingyouliveinVancouver(Canada),andtravelfrequentlytoSeattle(UnitedStates),youcanobtainanaccountwithaVancouverserviceproviderthathasaroamingagreementwithaserviceproviderinSeattle.YouwouldthenhavelocalserviceinVancouver,androamingserviceinSeattle.
Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 1322: Getting Started•The AirCard 597E software•Account activation and configurationBeforeyoucanbeginusingtheAirCardExpressCard,youmust:1. InstalltheAirCardExpressCardenablingsoftwareanddrivers.2. ActivateanaccountandconfiguretheAirCardExpressCardtouseyouraccount(unlesstheAirCardExpressCardhasbeenpre‐activated).Thissectionprovidesanoverviewofthisprocess.The AirCard 597E softwareTheAirCardExpressCardcomeswiththissoftware:•WatcherapplicationthatyouusetomanagetheAirCardExpressCardandmonitoryourconnections•ThedriversoftwarethatprovidestheinterfacebetweentheAirCardExpressCardandyourWindowsoperatingsystemTheWatchersoftwaremustbeinstalledbeforeyouinserttheAirCardExpressCardforthefirsttime.Detailedinstructionsareprovidedin“Installation”onpage 15.Account activation and configurationTousetheAirCardExpressCard,youmusthaveanaccountwithaCDMAserviceprovider.Theprocessofsettingupanaccountiscalledactivation.IfyoupurchasedtheAirCardExpressCarddirectlyfromaserviceprovider,youmayalreadyhaveanaccount;yourAirCardExpressCardmaybepre‐activated.Otherwise,runWatcherandtheActivationWizard,whichguidesyouthroughtheactivationandconfigurationprocess.(Dependingonyourconfiguration,WatcherandtheActivationWizardmaystartautomatically.)
Getting StartedDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 14ConfiguringtheAirCardExpressCardinvolvessettingthephonenumberassignedbyyourserviceproviderandmayinvolveenteringothernetworkparametersandsettingssuchasausernameandpasswordtoaccessservices.Yourserviceproviderneedstoknow:•Thebillinginformationtousetocollectpaymentforyournetworkusage.•TheESN (ElectronicSerialNumber)orMEID(MobileEquipmentIdentifier)assignedtoyourAirCardExpressCardduringthemanufacturingprocess.(TheESNorMEIDisprintedonalabelontheAirCardExpressCardandcanbedisplayedinWatcher.)Thisnumberisusedtohelpauthenticateyouraccountwhenyouconnectforservice.Yourequirefromyourserviceprovider:•Anactivationcodethatgivesyouaccesstoconfiguretheaccount.•AphonenumberforyourAirCardExpressCard.•Additionalinformationspecifictoyourserviceprovidersuchas:·AuserID(username)andpasswordtoauthenticateyournetworkconnection.·ASID(SystemIDentifier)thatidentifiesyourhomenetworkareaandisusedtogetherwithyourphonenumbertodetermineifyouare“home”or“roaming”.
Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 1533: Installation•System requirements•Installation•Inserting the AirCard ExpressCard•Removing the AirCard ExpressCardThischapterguidesyouthroughthestepsnecessarytoinstalltheAirCardExpressCardonanotebookcomputer.Note: Do not insert the AirCard ExpressCard into your ExpressCard slot before installing the software.Thebasicstepsare:1. InserttheAirCard 597EinstallationCDintoyourCD‐ROMdriveandinstallWatcher.2. InserttheAirCardExpressCardintotheExpressCardslot (page 17)toinstalltheAirCardExpressCarddrivers.3. IftheAirCardExpressCardhasnotbeenpre‐activated,usetheActivationWizardtoconfiguretheAirCardExpressCard(asdescribedin“Activation”onpage 19).Beforeyoubegintheinstallationprocess,ensureyourPCisrunningasupportedoperatingsystemandmeetsthehardwarerequirementsdescribedinthenextsection.System requirementsTheAirCardExpressCardissupportedonnotebookPCsrunning:•WindowsVista(whencommerciallyavailable)•Windows2000withServicePack4androll‐up1•Windows XP(HomeandProfessionalversions)withServicePack2•MacOSX(supportedthroughtheWatcherLitesoftware)
InstallationDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 16ToinstalltheAirCardExpressCard,yourequirethesesystemresources:AirCard ExpressCard software installation proceduresToinstallWatcherandtheAirCardExpressCarddrivers:Note: Users of Windows Vista and 2000 must be logged in with administrative privileges to install the AirCard ExpressCard software. Users of Windows XP may require administrative privi-leges, depending on the XP installation.1. IftheinstallationCDisnotalreadyinyourCD‐ROMdrive,insertit.TheCDshouldautostartanddisplayamenu.IftheCDdoesnotautostart,selectStart > Runandenterd:\launch.exewheredisthedriveletterofyourCD‐ROMdrive.2. FromtheCDstartupwindow,selectInstall Watcher softwaretolaunchtheInstallShield®Wizard.3. IftheOpen With...windowappears,canceltheinstallation(yourcomputerismissingsomefilesrequiredfortheinstallation).SearchforInstmsiw.exe(ifyou’rerunningWindows2000)amongthedownloadsatwww.microsoft.com.Installthefileonyourcomputer,thenreruntheAirCardExpressCardsoftwareinstallation.4. IftheIkernel Application Errorwindowappears:a)Canceltheinstallation.b)Downloadthefile:http://support.installshield.com/kb/files/Q108312/ikernelupdate.exe.c)Installthefileonyourcomputer,thenrerunthesoftwareinstallation.5. UsetheNextandBackbuttonstonavigatethroughthewizardnotingthefollowing:·Toproceedwiththeinstallation,youmustclickI accept the terms in the license agreement toindicateyouraccep‐tanceofthetermsofthelicenseagreement.Table 3-1: System resource requirementsExpressCard slots One ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slotDisk drive CD-ROM (for installation only)I/O resources 1 IRQ, 40 bytes I/O spaceMemory 32 MBDisk space 32 MB
Installation17 2130755·UsethedefaultsettingsfortheDestination Folderunlessyouhavespecialrequirementsandanadvancedunder‐standingofPCconfiguration.(TheDestinationFolderdictateswherethesoftwareisinstalled.)6. Whenyouarenotifiedthattheinstallationiscomplete,clickFinish.Note: Do not forcefully insert the AirCard ExpressCard. This may damage the connector pins.7. InserttheAirCardExpressCardintoyourExpressCardslot (describedinthefollowingsection).ThisinstallsthedriversfortheExpressCard.Whenthedrivershavebeeninstalled,thesystemtraydis‐playsthemessage“Yournewhardwareisinstalledandreadytouse”:8. IfWatcherhasnotstartedautomatically,startit:double‐clicktheWatchericononyourdesktop.ProceedtoconfiguretheAirCardExpressCardtouseyouraccount(ifitwasnotpre‐activated).See“Activation”onpage 19.ExpressCard insertion and removalInserting the AirCard ExpressCardToinserttheAirCardExpressCardintoanotebook:1. Withthepicturelabelfacingup,inserttheAirCardExpressCardintotheslot.Correct Incorrect
InstallationDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 18WhenyouinserttheAirCardExpressCard,thefollowingshouldoccur:•Ifsoundeffectsareenabled,thePCbeeps.•TheSafelyRemoveHardwareiconappearsinthesystemtray,ifitisnotalreadydisplayedforanothercard,(andunlessthefeaturehasbeendisabled).•Watcherlaunches(unlesstheautolaunchfeaturehasbeendisabled).TheAirCardExpressCardispoweredassoonasyouinsertit.Removing the AirCard ExpressCardToremovetheAirCardExpressCard:1. CloseWatcherifitisopen.2. ClicktheSafelyRemoveHardwareiconinthesystemtraytodisplaytheoptiontostopthecard.3. Clicktheentryfor“NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller”or“Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller“.4. Ifadialogboxappearsnotifyingyouthatitissafetoremovethecard,clickOK.5. UsetheejectortoremovetheAirCardExpressCardfromtheslot.Pullthecardoutoftheslotbygrippingbothsidesofthecardandpullingthecardstraightout.Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000Correct Incorrect
Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 1944: Activation•Account configuration procedures•Manual activation• Automated activation Account configuration proceduresThefinalsteptomakingtheAirCardExpressCardoperationalisconfiguringittouseyourCDMAserviceprovideraccount.TheprocessofactivationconfiguresyourAirCardExpressCardwiththerequiredaccountparameters(phonenumber,username,password,etc.).Ifyoupurchasedapre‐activatedAirCardExpressCard,thisstepisnotnecessary.Oncetheapplicationsoftwareanddriversareinstalled,theAirCardExpressCardisreadyforuse.Otherwise,youmustusetheActivationWizardtoactivateandconfigureyouraccount.Activation WizardTheActivationWizardwalksyouthroughtheprocessofconfiguringanaccount.Theprocessandoptionsvarybasedontheserviceprovider.Thissectionisaguideonly.ConsulttheQuickStartGuide,andfollowthedirectionsonscreenandinstructionsgivenbyyourserviceproviderrepresentative.ToactivateanaccountandconfigureyourAirCardExpressCardforuse:IfyourAirCardExpressCarddoesnothaveanactivatedaccount,andWatcherhasstartedautomatically,thentheActivationWizardshouldstartautomatically.Ifthisdoesnothappen:1. EnsureWatcherisrunning.Ifitisnot,double‐clicktheWatchericononyourdesktop.2. StarttheActivationWizard:selectTOOLS > Activation Wizard.TobeginactivationoftheAirCardExpressCard,clickNext.
ActivationDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 20Manual activationActivationinvolvesphoningyourserviceprovider,exchanginginformation,andenteringyouraccountinfor‐mationintotheappropriatefieldsinthewizard.(Tousethismethod,yourequireaphone.)Tousemanualactivation,usetheNextandBackbuttonstonavigatethroughthewizard,notingthefollowing:•Obtainthebillinginformationlistedonthesecondwindowofthewizard,beforeyouphonetheserviceproviderorproceedtothenextwindow.•Contactyourserviceprovider.InformyourserviceproviderthatyouareactivatingyourSierraWirelessAirCard 597EExpressCard.TherepresentativewillrequestyourESN (ElectronicSerialNumber)orMEID.ThisisdisplayedintheActivationWizard(andisprintedontheAirCardExpressCardboxandonthelabelonthebackoftheAirCardExpressCard).•Aspromptedbythewizard,entertheinformationprovidedbytheservicerepresentative.•SelectFinishinthefinalwindowofthewizard.OncompletionoftheActivationWizard,theAirCardExpressCardisreadyforuse.ThefollowingchaptersexplainhowtouseWatchertomanageandmonitoryourconnections.Automated activationTouseautomatedactivation:1. SelecttheAutomated ActivationradiobuttonandclickNext.2. Thewizardadvisesthatitwillmakeanetworkconnection,dialingthedisplayednumber.Leavethenumberunchangedunlesstoldbyatechnicalservicerepresen‐tativetoenteradifferentvalue.ClickNext.3. FollowanyinstructionsorpromptsprovidedtoactivatetheExpressCard.WatcherdisplaystheactivationprogressintheCallStatusArea.Whentheprocessiscompleteyoushouldseethemessage“Ready to Connect”.
AirCard® 597E ExpressCard - User Guide21 2130755Note: If you do not get the “Ready to Connect” message, retry the process. If the process continues to fail, use manual activation (page 20) or contact your service provider.AtthispointyourAirCardExpressCardisreadytouse.
Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 2255: Care and Maintenance of Your AirCard ExpressCardAswithanyelectronicdevice,theAirCardExpressCardmustbehandledwithcaretoensurereliableoperation.FollowtheseguidelinesinusingandstoringtheAirCardExpressCard:•DonotapplyadhesivelabelstotheAirCardExpressCard.ThismaycausetheAirCardExpressCardtobecomejammedinsidethecardslot.•TheAirCardExpressCardshouldfiteasilyintoyourExpressCardslot.ForcingtheAirCardExpressCardintoaslotmaydamageconnectorpins.•Protectthecardfromliquids,dust,andexcessiveheat.•Whennotinstalledinyourcomputer,storetheAirCardExpressCardinitscarrycase.
Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 2366: Watcher Basics• Starting and closing Watcher• Components of the Watcher Window• Interpreting icons• Online Help• Troubleshooting• Using an external antennaWatcheristheapplicationthatallowsyoutomanageandmonitortheconnectionbetweentheAirCardExpressCardandtheCDMAnetwork.YouuseWatcherto:•Determineyoursignalstrength,roamingstatus,3Ghigh‐speeddataavailability,andothernetworkconnectionparameters•Initiatedatacalls•Viewcallstatistics•ReceiveandsendSMSmessages•CustomizefeaturesandoptionsDependingonWatchersettings,youmaybeabletoconnecttotheCDMAnetworkwithoutstartingWatcher—simplybylaunchingwhateverapplicationyouwanttouse(suchasyourwebbrowserore‐mailapplication).However,Watcheranditsiconinthesystemtraywon’tbeavailableforyoutomonitorthestatusoftheconnection.Starting and closing WatcherDependingonyoursettingsintheOptionswindow,WatcherlaunchesautomaticallyanytimeyouinserttheAirCardExpressCard.YoucanalsolaunchWatcherby:•Double‐clickingtheWatchericon onyourdesktop•Selecting:InWindowsXP:Start > All Programs > Sierra Wireless > 3G Wireless Module > EVDO WatcherInWindows2000:Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless > 3G Wireless Module > EVDO Watcher
Watcher BasicsDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 24ThestandardWindowscontrolbuttonsintheupperrightcornerofthewindowareusedtominimizeorcloseWatcher.Whenminimized,Watcherdoesnotappearasataskbarbutton.Instead,aniconisshowninthesystemtray,usuallyattherightendofthetaskbar.(See“Minimizedicons”onpage 28.)Components of the Watcher windowThewindowhasthreeareasthatdisplaymessagesandicons:theConnectionStatusArea(page 26),CallStatusArea(page 27),andIndicatorArea(page 28).TheseareasareshowninFigure 6‐1thatfollows.Amenubarislocatedontheupperleftsideofthewindow.Windowscontrolbuttonsareinthetoprightcorner.Figure 6-1: Watcher windowForadetaileddescriptionofeachoptioninthemenus,seetheonlinehelp.Window controls•TheMinimizebuttonclosestheWatcherwindowbutleavestheapplicationrunning.WhenWatcherisminimized,youcanusetheWatchericoninthesystemtraytodeterminetheAirCardExpressCardstatus.(Seepage 28.)ThisiconreplacesataskbarbuttonforWatcher.Onceminimized,youcanredisplaytheWatcherwindowbyselectingtheWatchericoninthesystemtray.Youcanalsorestorethewindowbydouble‐clickingthedesktopshortcutorlaunchingWatcherfromtheStartmenu.ToggleFull/CompactbuttonClosebuttonMinimizebuttonMenubarConnectionStatusAreaCallStatusAreaIndicatorarea ButtonManagerConnection
AirCard® 597E ExpressCard - User Guide25 2130755•TheToggle Full/CompactbuttonisusedtoswitchbetweenthefullWatcherwindowandthecompactview:Thecompactviewallowsyoutoseeconnectionstatusandindicatorswhileusinglessspaceonthedesktop.Tomakedataconnections,disconnect,oraccessWatcherfeatures,youmustusefullview.Toreturntofullview,selecttheviewtogglebuttoninthetopright.•TheClosebuttonisusedtoexitWatcher.DockingYoucansettheWatcherwindowto“jump”totheedgeofyourscreenwhenyoumovethewindowclosetoanedge.ThisletsyoueasilypositionWatcherinacornerofthescreen.•SelectVIEW > DockingAlways On TopYoucansetWatchertoalwaysdisplayinfrontofotherwindows.Thisallowsyoutomonitorconnectionstatuswhileusinganothermaximizedapplication,suchasyourwebbrowser.•SelectVIEW > Always On TopInterpreting iconsWatchermakesextensiveuseoficonstoindicatestatusandevents.ThevariousiconsaredescribedinthefollowingsectionsonthedisplayareasofWatcher.
Watcher BasicsDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 26Connection Status AreaTheConnectionStatusAreausestheiconsshowninthefollowingtable.Table 6-1: Connection Status Area iconsIcon MeaningAirCard ExpressCard not detected (displayed in the left part of the Connection Status Area).The Signal Strength indicator (displayed in the left part of the Connection Status Area) uses bars to show the intensity of the radio signal. The number of bars increases as signal strength increases to a maximum of five bars.When the bars are dimmed and the antenna icon is crossed out, no connection is possible for one of these reasons:•You are outside the CDMA network coverage area•The signal strength is too weak•A network or account problem is preventing the AirCard ExpressCard from obtaining serviceIndicates whether 1xEV-DO Rev. A is available in this area.Indicates whether 1xEV-DO Rev. 0 is available in this area. Indicates whether 1X is available in this area. (Not displayed if 1xEV-DO is available). The Roaming Status indicator shows whether you are roaming onto the network of a service provider other than your own.When the indicator is off (gray), you are within the local coverage area of your service provider. When the indicator is on (solid black), you are in a “preferred” roaming area. When the indicator is blinking, you are within the coverage area of a CDMA network but not in a “preferred” roaming area.Your coverage area and account charges depend upon your service provider and the type of account you have. There may be surcharges for roaming service that vary based on whether you are in a preferred or non-preferred roaming area. If there is no roaming agreement between your service provider and the local carrier, you may be unable to complete calls.The In Use indicator shows whether a call is in progress. No icon is displayed when the AirCard ExpressCard is idle. Otherwise, one of these icons is displayed:A high-speed (1xEV-DO Rev. A) packet data call is in progress.A high-speed (1xEV-DO Rev. 0) packet data call is in progress.A high-speed (1X) packet data call is in progress.
AirCard® 597E ExpressCard - User Guide27 2130755Call Status AreaTheCallStatusAreadisplaysmessagesrelatedtothestatusorprogressofaconnection.Whereadurationtimerisshown,timingbeginswhenthecallisinitiated—notfromthetimethecallisfullyconnected.ThisisameasureofthetimetheAirCardExpressCardhasbeenusingtheradiochannel(awirelessnetworkresource).“Click this display to exit PowerSave mode”indicatesthattheAirCardExpressCardcouldnotfindasystemwithina15 minuteinterval.Toconservepower,theAirCardExpressCardreduceschannelscanningtoonceeverythreeminutes.ToforcetheAirCardExpressCardoutofPowerSavemode,clickintheCallStatusArea.TheAirCardExpressCardperformsachannelscanand,ifnonetworkisdetected,returnstoPowerSavemode.A circuit switched data call is in progress.A high-speed (1X or 1xEV-DO) packet data connection is dormant; the radio channel has been released. You can resume data transmission without the need of re-establishing the connection.Some applications may not be able to function on a dormant connection.A fatal error has occurred and the AirCard ExpressCard is inoperable.1. Close Watcher.2. Safely eject and remove your AirCard ExpressCard.3. Re-insert your AirCard ExpressCard.4. Restart Watcher.5. If this icon is still displayed, restart your computer.Table 6-1: Connection Status Area icons (continued)Icon Meaning
Watcher BasicsDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 28Indicator areaTheIndicatorareadisplaysaniconthatnotifiesyouwhenyoureceiveSMSmessages.Theiconisblackwhen“on”andgraywhen“off”.Minimized iconsWatcherdisplaysaniconintheWindowssystemtray(whichisusuallylocatedinthelowerrightcornerofyourscreen).ThesystemtrayiconindicatesyourconnectionstatusornotifiesyouwhenyouhaveSMSmessages.Onlyoneiconcanbedisplayedatatime.Thepriorityoficons,fromhighesttolowest,is:•SMSmessage(s)•Activeorinactiveconnection.Forexample,ifyouhaveunreadSMSmessages,andthenestablishadataconnection,theiconstilldisplaysasanunreadSMSmessage.Table 6-2: Indicator Area iconsIcon MeaningThe SMS message indicator shows whether you have unread messages. A blinking icon indicates that there are one or more urgent or important unread messages.To display the SMS Express window (in which the messages are displayed) select TOOLS > SMS Express… or double-click the icon.Table 6-3: System tray iconsIcon MeaningYou are in service on the network but have no active data connection.The number of red bars indicates the signal strength.You have an active data connection.The number of green bars indicates the signal strength.You are not in service on the CDMA network.You have a new SMS message.
AirCard® 597E ExpressCard - User Guide29 2130755Online HelpWatcherincludesextensiveonlinehelptoprovideoperatinghintsandstep‐by‐stepinstructionsforgettingthemostfromyourAirCardExpressCard.Youcanaccessonlinehelpinseveralways:•Press<F1>inanywindow.•ClicktheHintsbuttonavailableinmanywindows.•UseWindowsExplorertonavigatetoProgram Files > Sierra Wireless > 3G Wireless Module > Generic > Watcher.chm.Double‐clicktoopenthehelpfile.Thehelpfilehasatableofcontents,anindex,andsearchcapabilities.TroubleshootingTheonlinehelpincludesdescriptionsofmostcommonerrormessages.LookinthetableofcontentsunderTroubleshooting.Forhelpwithotherproblems:•ConsulttheSierraWirelesswebsiteatwww.sierrawireless.com,whereyouwillfindanextensiveknowledgebasethatcanbesearchedtoaddressmostproblems,andtheInstallationTroubleshootingwizard(intheSupportsection).•Contactyourserviceprovider.Using an external antennaYoucanimprovethesignalstrength,byattachinganexternalantenna(soldseparately).Toattachtheexternalantenna:1. RemovetheExpressCardfromyourcomputer.2. Removetherubbercap(locatedonthethickendofthecard).3. Holdingtheantennacablebytheconnector(end)part,carefullypushtheconnectorpartofthecableintothecorrespondingconnectorontheAirCardExpressCard.(TheconnectorisonthethickendoftheAirCardExpressCard).4. CarefullyinserttheExpressCardintoyourcomputer’scardslot.
Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 3077: Technical Specifications•LED operation•Radio frequency and electrical specifications•Environmental specificationsThischapterdescribesthefunctionoftheLED,andprovidestechnicalproductdatafortheAirCardExpressCard.LED operationTheAirCardExpressCardhastwoLEDlightbarsneartheantennaendofthecard.TheLEDlightbarsoperateasfollows:Table 7-1: LED operationLED behavior Indicates9 9 Off The card has no power. You have powered off the card (TOOLS > Power Off Modem), or the card may not be completely inserted into the computer, or the computer may be in suspend mode (which powers down the card).9N/a Red, slowly blinking The card is powering up, or no service is available.See the online Help (“Not in Service”).9 9 Solid blue The card has power, has found a signal, and is ready to connect.9 9 Blue, slowly blinking The card is sending or receiving data—a 1X data session is in progress.9 9 Blue, blinking The card is sending or receiving data—a 1x-EVDO (Rev. 0 or Rev. A) data session is in progress.9N/a Solid red An error has occurred, or no signal was found. Eject the card (page 18) and reinsert it.
AirCard® 597E ExpressCard - User Guide31 2130755Radio frequency and electrical specificationsTable 7-2: Radio frequency and electrical specificationsApprovals Compliant with:IS-2000 Release 1.0 (CDMA 1X)IS-707-A Data, IS-856 (CDMA 1x-EVDO), IS-866, IS-878, IS-890,CDMA Developers GroupFCC (ID: N7NAC597E)Industry Canada (ID: 2417C-AC597E)Voltage +3.3 Vdc from ExpressCard slotCurrent Maximum: 1 ATypical data call current (talk mode):370 mA (1X)420 mA (1xEV-DO)Standby: 50 mA (1xEV-DO/IS2000 hybrid mode)Transmitter power 200 mW (+23 dBm)Transmit PCS: 1805 to 1870 MHzCellular: 824 to 849 MHzReceive PCS: 1715 to 1780 MHzCellular: 868 to 894 MHzGPS: 1575.42 MHzChannel spacing 1.25 MHzFrequency stability ±150 Hz
Technical SpecificationsDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 32Environmental specificationsTable 7-3: Environmental specificationsOperating temperature -30 to +60°C (ambient, outside PCMCIA enclosure)Storage temperature -20 to +85°C Humidity 95%, non-condensingVibration 147 m/s2 (15 G) sinusoidal vibration, 10 to 2000 Hz, 20 minute sweep, 12 cycles per axis, 3 axes for 36 cycles. 12 hours total test time (non-operating)Drop 30” (76.2 cm) on to vinyl covered concrete
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Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 3488: Regulatory Information•Important safety/compliance information•Information pertaining to OEM customers Important safety/compliance informationThedesignoftheAirCard 597EExpressCardcomplieswithU.S.FederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)andIndustryCanada(IC)guidelinesrespectingsafetylevelsofradiofrequency(RF)exposureforportabledevices,whichinturnareconsistentwiththefollowingsafetystandardsprevi‐ouslysetbyCanadian,U.S.andinternationalstandardsbodies:•ANSI/IEEEC95.1‐1999,IEEEStandardforSafetyLevelswithRespecttoHumanExposuretoRadioFrequencyElectromag‐neticFields,3kHzto300GHz•NationalCouncilonRadiationProtectionandMeasure‐ments(NCRP)Report86,‐1986,BiologicalEffectsandExposureCriteriaforRadioFrequencyElectromagneticFields•HealthCanada,SafetyCode6,1999,LimitsofHumanExposuretoRadiofrequencyElectromagneticFieldsintheFrequencyRangefrom3kHzto300GHz•InternationalCommissiononNon‐IonisingRadiationProtection(ICNIRP)1998,Guidelinesforlimitingexposuretotime‐varyingelectric,magnetic,andelectromagneticfields(upto300GHz)FCC ID:N7NAC597ECAUTION:TheAirCard 597EExpressCardhasbeentestedforcompliancewithFCC/ICRFexposurelimitsinthelaptopcomputer(s)configurationswiththesideloadingExpressCardslotandcanbeusedinlaptopcomputerswithsubstantiallysimilarphysicaldimensions,construction,andelectricalandRFcharacteristics.ThisExpressCardmustnotbeco‐locatedoroperatedinconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmitter.UseofthisdeviceinanyotherconfigurationmayexceedtheFCCRFExposurecompliancelimit.Note:IfthisExpressCardisintendedforuseinanyotherportabledevice,youareresponsibleforseparateapprovaltosatisfytheSARrequire‐mentsofPart2.1093ofFCCrules.
AirCard® 597E ExpressCard - User Guide35 2130755Whereappropriate,theuseoftheequipmentissubjecttothefollowingconditions:WARNING (EMI) - United States FCC Information‐ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClass Bcomputingdeviceperipheral,pursuanttoPart15,22,and24oftheFCCrules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinter‐ferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.•Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:1. Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and2. Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesirableoperation.FCCguidelinesstipulatethattheantennashouldbemorethan1.7 cmfromtheuser.ThehighestreportedSARvaluesoftheAirCard 597EExpressCardbySierraWirelessare:1. Sepa ra tion distance of atleast1.8 cm needs tobemaintainedtouser’slapwiththeAirCard 597EExpressCardinsertedintothebottomExpressCardslotofthe lap top co m p ute r (1.0 mW/g).CAUTION:AnychangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbySierraWirelesscouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
Regulatory InformationDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 36WARNING (EMI) - Canada‐ThisdigitalapparatusdoesnotexceedtheClassBlimitsforradionoiseemissionsfromdigitalapparatusassetoutintheinterferencecausingequipmentstandardentitledʺDigitalApparatusʺ,ICES‐003oftheDepartmentofCommunications.Cetappareilnumériquerespecteleslimitesdebruitsradioélec‐triquesapplicablesauxappareilsnumériquesdeClasseBprescritesdanslanormesurlematérielbrouilleur:ʺAppareilsNumériquesʺ,NMB‐003édictéeparleministredesCommuni‐cations.IfyouhavepurchasedthisproductunderaUnitedStatesGovernmentcontract,itshallbesubjecttorestrictionsassetforthinsubparagraph(c)(1)(ii)ofDefenseFederalAcquisitionsRegulations(DFARs)Section252.227‐7013forDepartmentofDefensecontracts,andassetforthinFederalAcquisitionsRegulations(FARs)Section52.227‐19forcivilianagencycontractsoranysuccessorregulations.Iffurthergovernmentregulationsapply,itisyourresponsibilitytoensurecompliancewithsuchregulations.Information pertaining to OEM customersTheAirCard 597EExpressCardhasbeengrantedmodularapprovalformobileapplications.IntegratorsmayusetheAirCard 597EExpressCardintheirfinalproductswithoutadditionalFCC/ICcertificationiftheymeetthefollowingconditions.Otherwise,additionalFCC/ICapprovalsmustbeobtained.1. Atleast20cmseparationdistancebetweentheantennaandtheuser’sbodymustbemaintainedatalltimes.2. TocomplywithFCC/ICregulationslimitingbothmaximumRFoutputpowerandhumanexposuretoRFradiation,themaximumantennagainmustnotexceed 5.55 dB iinthe Cellular bandand 4.95 dBiin thePCS band.3. TheAirCard 597EExpressCardanditsantennamustnotbecolocatedwithanyothertransmitterorantennawithinahostdevice.4. AlabelmustbeaffixedtotheoutsideoftheendproductintowhichtheAirCard 597EExpressCardisembedded,withastatementsimilartothefollowing:ThisdevicecontainsTXFCCID:N7NAC597E.ThisequipmentcontainsequipmentcertifiedunderIC:2417C-AC597E.5. Ausermanualwiththeendproductmustclearlyindicatetheoperatingrequirementsandconditionsthatmustbe
AirCard® 597E ExpressCard - User Guide37 2130755observedtoensurecompliancewithcurrentFCC/ICRFexposureguidelines.TheendproductwithanembeddedAirCard 597EExpressCardmustpasstheunintentionalemissiontestingandproperlyauthorizedperFCCPart15requirements.Note: If this ExpressCard is intended for use in a portable device, you are responsible for separate approval to satisfy the SAR requirements of FCC Part 2.1093 and IC RSS-102.
Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 38AAppendix A: Glossary1X OneTimesRadioTransmissionTechnology(theʺonetimesʺreferstothefrequencyspectrum).SupportsInternetconnectionswithdataratesupto153 Kbps.Actualspeeddependsonthenetworkconditions.Compareto1x‐EVDO.1x-EVDO Ahigh‐speedstandardforcellularpacketdatacommunica‐tions.Rev.AsupportsInternetconnectionswithdataratesupto3.1 Mbps(downlinkfromthenetwork)and1.8 Mbps(uplinktothenetwork).Rev.0supportsInternetconnectionswithdataratesupto2.4 Mbps(downlinkfromthenetwork)and153 Kbps(uplinktothenetwork).Averagedataratesare:forRev.A:450–800 Kbps(downlinkfromthenetwork)and300–400 Kbps(uplinktothenetwork);forRev.0:400‐700 Kbps(downlinkfromthenetwork)and40‐80 Kbps(uplinktothenetwork).Actualspeeddependsonthenetworkconditions.Compareto1X.bps bitspersecond—Theactualdataspeedoverthetransmissionmedium.CDMA CodeDivisionMultipleAccess—Awidebandspreadspectrumtechniqueusedindigitalcellular,personalcommu‐nicationsservices,andotherwirelessnetworks.Widechannels(1.25 MHz)areobtainedthroughspreadspectrumtransmissions,thusallowingmanyactiveuserstosharethesamechannel.Eachuserisassignedauniquedigitalcode,whichdifferentiatestheindividualconversationsonthesamechannel.CDMA 1X Alsoknownas1X,thisisahigh‐speedstandardforCDMAcellularcommunications.dormant ThepacketdataconnectionhasthelogicalPPPsessionleftopenwhiletheunderlyingphysicallink(theradiochannel)isreleased.Whentrafficistoresume,aradiochannelisre‐acquiredandtheoriginalPPPsessionresumes.ESN ElectronicSerialNumber—Theuniquefirst‐generationserialnumberassignedtotheAirCardExpressCardforcellularnetworkuse.ComparetoMEID.ExpressCard™ Add‐inmemoryandcommunicationscardsforportablecomputers.ExpressCardisatrademarkofthePCMCIA.
AirCard® 597E ExpressCard - User Guide39 2130755FCC FederalCommunicationsCommission—TheU.S.federalagencythatisresponsibleforinterstateandforeigncommuni‐cations.TheFCCregulatescommercialandprivateradiospectrummanagement,setsratesforcommunicationsservices,determinesstandardsforequipment,andcontrolsbroadcastlicensing.Consultwww.fcc.gov.GPS GlobalPositioningSystem—Asystemthatusesaseriesof24geosynchronoussatellitestoprovidenavigationaldata.firmware SoftwarestoredinROMorEEPROM;essentialprogramsthatremainevenwhenthesystemisturnedoff.Firmwareiseasiertochangethanhardwarebutmorepermanentthansoftwarestoredondisk.host •Acomputerthatusesamodemorasimilardevicetoansweracallingcomputer.•Asourceordestinationinthecommunicationnetwork.•Acomputerthatcontainsdataorfilestobeaccessedbyclientcomputers.Alsoknownasaserver.IS InterimStandard—Afterreceivingindustryconsensus,theTIAforwardsthestandardtoANSIforapproval.IS-95 ThestandardforCDMA.Kbps Kilobitspersecond—Actually1000,not1024,asusedincomputermemorysizemeasurementsofkilobytes.LAN LocalAreaNetworkLED LightEmittingDiode—Asemiconductordiodethatemitsvisibleorinfraredlight.MEID MobileEquipmentIdentifier—Theuniquesecond‐gener‐ationserialnumberassignedtotheAirCardExpressCardforcellularnetworkuse.ComparetoESN.MHz Mega‐Hertz—Onemillioncyclespersecond.Mbps Megabitspersecondpacket Ashortfixed‐lengthblockofdata,includingaheader,thatistransmittedasaunitinacommunicationsnetwork.PCMCIA PersonalComputerMemoryCardInternationalAssoci‐ation—TheorganizationthatstandardizesExpressCardsandPC Cards.PCS PersonalCommunicationsServices—AcellularcommunicationinfrastructurethatusesadifferentfrequencyrangethanAMPS.roaming Acellularsubscriberisinanareawhereserviceisobtainedfromacellularserviceproviderthatisnotthesubscriber’sprovider.
GlossaryDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 40SMS Shortmessageservices—Afeaturethatallowsusersofawirelessdeviceonawirelessnetworktoreceiveortransmitshortelectronicalphanumericmessages(upto160characters,dependingontheserviceprovider).system tray UsuallylocatedinthelowerrightcornerofyourscreenTIA TelecommunicationsIndustryAssociation—Astandards‐settingtradeorganization,whosemembersprovidecommunicationsandinformationtechnologyproducts,systems,distributionservicesandprofessionalservicesintheUnitedStatesandaroundtheworld.Consultwww.tiaonline.org.VPN VirtualPrivateNetwork
Rev 1.0 Dec.06 41IndexNumerics1Xdescription,9indicator,261xEV‐DOdescription,8indicator,263Gdescription,8indicator(1xEV‐DOand1X),26Aaccountactivation,13configuration,19activationoverview,13automated,20manual,20ActivationWizard,19alwaysontop,25antenna,external,29automatedactivation,20Bbands,frequency,10Ccallstatusarea,27careandmaintenance,22CDMA1Xdescription,9indicator,26CDMA1xEV‐DOdescription,8indicator,26CDMAnetwork3Gservices,8frequencybands,10serviceproviders,11circuitswitcheddatadescription,9callindicator,27closebutton,25compactview,25connectionstatusindicator,28connectionstatusarea,26coverage,12CSDdescription,9indicator,27Ddatacircuitswitched‐callindicator,27circuitswitched‐description,9dial‐up‐callindicator,27dial‐up‐description,9high‐speed,8QNC,9dial‐updatadescription,9callindicator,27diskspacerequired,16docking,25dormant,27driversdescription,11EEMIwarning,35ESN,14EVDOdescription,8indicator,26externalantenna,29FFCCID,34FCCcompliance,35frequencybands,CDMAnetwork,10fullviewdescription,24togglebutton,25Hhardwareinserting,17removing,18help,29high‐speedpacketdata,8II/Ospace(input/outputspace),16
IndexDocument 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 42iconsconnectionstatus,26indicatorarea,28minimized,28systemtray,28seealsoindicatorsID,FCC,34inuseindicator,26indicatorarea,28indicators1X,261xEV‐DO,26circuit‐switcheddatacall,27connectionstatus,28SMSmessages,28,28insertingtheAirCard,17installationhardware,17software,15–18troubleshootingwizard,29interference,35Internet,9IRQ(interruptrequest),16MMEID,14memoryrequired,16minimizebutton,24minimizedicons,28MobileEquipmentIdentifier,14Nnotinserviceindicator,28notices,regulatory,34OOEMcustomers,36onlineHelp,29operatinghints,29operatingsystemssupported,15OSsupported,15Ppacketdata,high‐speed,8PowerSave,27pre‐activation,13QQNC,9QuickNetConnect(QNC),9Rregulatoryinformation,34removingtheAirCard,18requirements,system,15roamingdefinition,12indicator,26Sserviceindicator,28signalstrengthindicator‐CDMAnetwork,26SMSmessageindicator,28,28softwareoverview,11installation,15–18statusareacallstatusarea,27connectionstatusarea,26indicatorarea,28Windowssystemtray,28support,29suspendmode,30systemrequirements,15systemtrayicons,28Ttaskbaricons,28tips,operating,29troubleshooting,29Vvirtualprivatenetwork,7VPN,7WwarningEMI,35Windowssystemtrayicons,28Windows,versionssupported,15wirelessExpressCard,8wizard‐installationtroubleshooting,29
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