Sierra Wireless MC8780U Wireless Modem User Manual AirCard 800 Series Installation Guide

Sierra Wireless Inc. Wireless Modem AirCard 800 Series Installation Guide

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PrefaceRev 1.2.3 Jul.07 3Important 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which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. Sierra Wireless modems 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.Limitation 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
AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide42130784REVENUE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 7,145,2677,200,512 D442,170 D459,303and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oritslicenseesunderoneormorepatentslicensedfromInterDigitalGroup.Copyright ©2007SierraWireless.Allrightsreserved.Trademarks AirCard®and“HeartoftheWirelessMachine®”areregisteredtrademarksofSierraWireless.Watcher®isatrademarkofSierraWireless,registeredintheEuropeanCommunity.SierraWireless,theSierraWirelesslogo,theredwavedesign,andthered‐tippedantennaaretrademarksofSierraWireless.Windows®isaregisteredtrademarkofMicrosoftCorporation.QUALCOMM® 3G
PrefaceRev 1.2.3 Jul.07 5QUALCOMM®isaregisteredtrademarkofQUALCOMMIncorporated.Usedunderlicense.Othertrademarksarethepropertyoftherespectiveowners.Contact InformationConsultourwebsiteforup‐to‐dateproductdescriptions,documentation,applicationnotes,firmwareupgrades,trouble‐shootingtips,andpressreleases:www.sierrawireless.comSales 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
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Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 7Table of ContentsWelcome to the AirCard 800 Series wireless USB modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9AirCard 800 Series wireless USB modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Supported operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9The AirCard USB modem as a network card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, and HSDPA service support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Frequency band support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Your account and coverage area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11AirCard USB modem software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12The SIM card and your account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Install the AirCard USB modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Insert the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Insert the SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Install Watcher software and the AirCard USB modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Set Internet Explorer to use the AirCard USB modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Remove the AirCard USB modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Remove the SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Configure your account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Set up a profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Watcher basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Launch Watcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27The Watcher window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide82130784Icons and indicators on the main Watcher window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29View options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Status icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Turn the radio on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Frequency band and network selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Frequency band selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Network selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Care and maintenance of your USB modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35LED operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Radio frequency and electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Regulatory and safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Important notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Safety and hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Important safety / compliance information for North American users. . . . . 38EU regulatory conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 911: Welcome to the AirCard 800 Series wireless USB modem•AirCard 800 Series wireless USB modem•Your account and coverage area•AirCard USB modem software•Package contentsAirCard 800 Series wireless USB modemTheAirCard 800Series3GwirelessUSBmodemenablesyoutoconnecttotheInternet,sendandreceivee‐mail,connecttoacorporatenetwork/VPN,orviewstreamingvideo,withouttheneedofanetworkcableorphoneline.Caution: Do not insert your AirCard USB modem into the USB slot before installing the software.TheAirCardUSBmodemfitsintotheUSBslotonyournotebookordesktopPC.Supported operating systemsTheAirCardUSBmodemworksinnotebookordesktopPCsrunningWindows®Vista™,XP,or2000orMacOS®X.The AirCard USB modem as a network cardTheAirCardUSBmodemcanbeconfiguredtoprovidethe“always‐on”dataconnectionthatanEthernetcardorotherwiredLANcardprovides.Thatis,youcansetoptionsinWatcher®(aprogramthatcomeswiththeAirCardUSBmodem)thatcausetheAirCardUSBmodemtoestablishanetworkconnectionwheneveryouinsertit,assumingGSM,GPRS,EDGE,UMTS,orHSDPAserviceisavailable.(See“GPRS,EDGE,UMTS,andHSDPAservicesupport”onpage 10.)Otherwise,youcanconfigureWatchertoconnectonlywhenyouclicktheConnectbutton.TheAirCardUSBmodemconnectionprovidesaccesstotheInternet.Oncetheconnectionisestablished,youcanopenyourbrowserandconnecttoanywebsiteavailableontheInternet,oraccessotherInternetservices(suchase‐mail).
AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide10 2130784GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, and HSDPA service supportGPRS,EDGE,UMTS,andHSDPAareadd‐ondataservicestoGSMmobilephonenetworks.Themaximumtheoreticaldataspeedswhenconnectedontheseservicesare:•GPRS(GeneralPacketRadioService)—56 kbps(kilobitspersecond)•EDGE(EnhancedDataGSMEnvironment)—236 kbps•UMTS(UniversalMobileTelecommunicationsSystem)—384 kbps•HSDPA(HighSpeedDownloadPacketAccess)—upto7.2 Mbps(Megabitspersecond)GPRSandEDGEare2G(secondgeneration)dataservices.UMTSandHSDPAare3G(thirdgeneration)dataservices.Whenestablishingaconnection,yourAirCardUSBmodemusesthefastestavailableservice.If,forexample,youareusinganAirCardUSBmodeminanareathathasGPRSandEDGEservicebutnotUMTSorHSDPAservice,theAirCardUSBmodemconnectsusingEDGEservice.Oncetheconnectionisestablished,youhaveaccesstoallInternetservices.Frequency band supportEveryGSMnetworkoperatesononeoftheseradiofrequencybandswhenproviding2G(GPRSorEDGE)service:•850MHzband—(alsocalledthecellularband)usedbysomeNorthAmericanserviceproviders•900MHzband—usedbysomeEuropeanserviceproviders•1800MHzband—usedbysomeEuropeanandAsianserviceproviders•1900MHzband—(alsocalledthePCSband)usedbymanyNorthAmericanserviceprovidersEverynetworkthatoffers3GUMTS/HSDPAservicedoessoononeofthesebands:•WCDMA850—usedbyNorthAmericanserviceproviders•WCDMA1900—usedbyNorthAmericanserviceproviders•WCDMA2100—usedbyEuropean,Asian,andAustralianserviceproviders
Welcome to the AirCard 800 Series wireless USB modemRev 1.2.3 Jul.07 11TheAirCardUSBmodemsupportsquad‐band850/900/1800/1900MHzGSM/GPRS/EDGE,andtri‐band850/1900/2100MHzWCDMA/HSDPAfrequencybands.Your account and coverage areaNote: If you purchased the AirCard USB modem from a GSM service provider, you may already have an account. Otherwise, your retailer should be able to provide you with the names of companies that provide this service.CompaniesthatoperateGSMnetworksandprovideaccesstothosenetworksarecalledserviceproviders.YoumusthaveanaccountwithaGSMserviceproviderthatoffersHSDPAorUMTSservicetousetheAirCardUSBmodem’s3Gcapability.(TheAirCardUSBmodemisbackwardcompatibleto2Gservice.)Whenyouobtainyouraccount,youaregivenaSIMcard,alsocalleda“smartcard”or“smartchip”.(DependingonhowyoupurchasedyourAirCardUSBmodem,youmayalreadyhaveanaccount,andyourSIMcardmayhavebeenincludedinyourpackage.)TheSIMcardcontainsaccountinformationandmustbeinsertedintheAirCardUSBmodemanytimeyouuseit.BeforeyoucanusetheAirCardUSBmodem,youmustinstalltheAirCardUSBmodemsoftwareandensurethatyourAirCardUSBmodemisconfiguredtouseyouraccount.Instructionsoncompletingthesestepsareprovidedinthechaptersthatfollow.Onceinstalledandconfigured,youcanconnecttotheInternetwiththeAirCardUSBmodeminanyareainwhichyoucanobtainGPRS,EDGE,UMTS,orHSDPAservice.Yourabilitytoobtainservicedependsonthesefactors:Note: The fee for service is usually higher when you are “roaming” (connected to a network other than the one belonging to your service provider).•ProximitytoaGSMnetwork—YoumustbewithinthecoverageareaofaGSMnetworkinordertousetheAirCardUSBmodem.•Serviceprovider—Ifyouarewithinthecoverageareaofanetworkthatisnotoperatedbyyourownserviceprovider,youcanobtainserviceonlyifthereisaroamingagreementbetweenyourserviceproviderandthenetworkoperator.•Accountprovisions—Youraccountmayrestrictyourusagetocertainnetworksorlimittheamountoftimeyoucanusethenetwork.•Frequencyband—YoucannotconnecttonetworksoperatinginbandsnotsupportedbyyourAirCardUSBmodem,regardlessofroamingagreementsoraccountprovisions.
AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide12 2130784Mostserviceprovidershavecoveragemapsontheirwebsites.AirCard USB modem softwareTheAirCardUSBmodemcomeswiththefollowingsoftware(madebySierraWireless):•TheWatcherprogramforWindowsthatyouusetomanagetheAirCardUSBmodemandmonitoryourconnections.•ThedriversoftwarethatformstheinterfacebetweenthenetworkcardandyourWindowsoperatingsystem.Package contentsYourAirCardUSBmodempackagecontainsthefollowing:•AirCardUSBmodem•Rechargeablebattery•Dockingcradlewithattachedcable(inclusiondependentonserviceprovider)•InstallationCDcontainingtheAirCardUSBmodemsoftwareforWindowsandthisinstallationguide•QuickStartGuide
Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 1322: The SIM card and your accountYourequireaGSMaccountandaSIM(SubscriberIdentityModule)cardtousetheAirCardUSBmodem.TheSIMcardisasmallchip(aboutthesizeofapostagestamp)thatyouinsertintotheAirCardUSBmodem.TheSIMcontainsaccountinfor‐mationusedbythenetworktovalidateyouraccess.Note: Without a valid SIM card and a valid account, your AirCard USB modem will not work.DependingonhowyoupurchasedyourAirCardUSBmodem,youmayalreadyhaveanaccount.Inthiscase,theSIMshouldbeincludedinyourpackage.Otherwise,yourretailershoulddirectyoutoalocalcompanythatprovidesGSMservice.Toactivateanaccount,theserviceproviderneedsfromyou:•Billinginformation(suchasacreditcardnumber)usedtocollectpaymentforyournetworkusage•PossiblytheIMEI(InternationalMobileEquipmentIdentity),dependingonyourserviceprovider.Thisnumber,printedontheAirCardUSBmodemboxandontheAirCardUSBmodemlabel,identifiesyourdevice(AirCardUSBmodemmodel)ontheGSMnetwork.Note: Keep a written record, in a secure place, of the account information that your service provider gives you. Instructions on creating a profile are in the section “Configure your account” on page 23.YourAirCardUSBmodemmustbeconfiguredtouseyouraccount.Ifpurchasedfromaserviceprovider,yourAirCardUSBmodemmayhavebeenpre‐configured.Otherwise,youmustsetupaprofileinWatcher.InstructionsonsettingupaprofilearedescribedinChapter4onpage 23.IfyouchangeGSMserviceproviders(suchasifyoumovetoanewcity),youwillneedanewSIMcardfromyournewserviceprovider.Youwillalsoneedtosetupanewprofile.ForinformationoninstallingtheSIMcard,see“InserttheSIMcard”onpage 16.ForinformationonremovingtheSIMcard,see“RemovetheSIMcard”onpage 21.
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Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 1533: Installation•Before you begin• Install the AirCard USB modem•Remove the AirCard USB modem•Remove the SIM cardThischapterguidesyouthroughthestepsnecessarytoinstalltheAirCardUSBmodemonanotebookordesktopcomputer.Note: Do not insert the AirCard USB modem into your USB slot before installing the software.Before you begin1. ObtainaGSMaccount(ifthiswasn’tdonewhenyoupurchasedtheAirCardUSBmodem).2. EnsurethatyourPCmeetsthesystemandhardwarerequirementsdescribedbelow.System requirementsTheAirCardmodemissupportedon:•WindowsVista•WindowsXP(HomeandProfessionalversions)•Windows2000•MacOSX10.4ornewerToinstalltheAirCardUSBmodem,yourequirethesesystemresources:Table 3-1: System resource requirementsUSB slot 1 USB slotDisk drive CD-ROM (for installation only)I/O resources 1 IRQ, 40 bytes I/O spaceMemory 32 MB
AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide16 2130784Install the AirCard USB modemThemainstepsare:1. Insertthebatteryintothemodem.2. InserttheSIMcard.3. InstalltheWatchersoftware.4. Wheninstructedtodoso,inserttheAirCardUSBmodemintotheUSBslot.5. ConfiguretheAirCardUSBmodemtouseyouraccount(unlessitwaspre‐configured).6. IfyourInternetbrowserisconfiguredtouseadial‐upmodem,youmayneedtosetthebrowsertouseanetworkcard.Insert the batteryCaution: A risk of explosive exists if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of batteries according to the instructions on the battery.ToinsertthebatteryintotheAirCardUSBmodem:1. SlidethefrontpanelofftheAirCardUSBmodem.2. Holdthebatterysothatthesidewithtwowhitearrowsfacesupandthegoldcontactpointsontheendofthebatterylineupwiththegoldcontactpointsonthemodem.InsertthebatteryintotheAirCardUSBmodem.3. IfyoualsoneedtoinstallaSIMcard,proceedtothenextsection,“InserttheSIMcard”.Otherwise,slidethefrontpanelontotheAirCardUSBmodem,andpushitgentlyuntilthepanelclicksinplace.Foradditionalbatteryinformation,seepage 33.Insert the SIM cardToinstallyourSIMcardintotheAirCardUSBmodem:Note: To prevent the SIM from becoming jammed in the AirCard USB modem slot, ensure the edge of the SIM is smooth before inserting it. Do not attach labels to your SIM as this may also cause it to become jammed.1. IfyourSIMcardisattachedtoalargercard,detachtheSIMcardandremoveanyfragmentsstucktoit.2. Ifyouhaven’talreadydoneso,slidethefrontpanelofftheAirCardUSBmodem.3. SlidetheSIMcardslotcovertotheOPENpositionandliftthecover.
InstallationRev 1.2.3 Jul.07 174. InserttheSIMcard,withthegoldcontactpointsfacingdown.5. ClosetheSIMcardcoverandslideitintotheLOCKposition.6. SlidethefrontpanelontotheAirCardUSBmodem,andpushitgentlyuntilthepanelclicksinplace.Install Watcher software and the AirCard USB modemNote: Users of Windows 2000 must be logged in with adminis-trative privileges. Users of Windows XP may require admin-istrative privileges.Note: If you are running Mac OS X, please refer to the Quick Start Guide for Watcher Lite in the Support section of www.sierrawireless.com. The following applies only for Windows users.Note: If you are running Windows 2000, Windows Installer Redistrib-utable 2.0 must be installed. This is available on the Microsoft web site, www.microsoft.com.Note: You may require your Windows CD. Ensure you have the CD before proceeding.1. InserttheInstallationCDintoyourCD‐ROMdrive.TheCDshouldautostartanddisplayamenu.IftheCDdoesnotautostart,selectStart > Runandenterd:\setup.exewheredisthedriveletterofyourCD‐ROMdrive.2. FromtheCDstart‐upmenu,selectyourlanguage,thennotebook installation,andthenthelinkundernotebook software installationtolaunchtheinstaller.3. UsetheNextandBackbuttonstonavigatethroughtheinstaller.4. IfthebatteryandtheSIMcardarenotalreadyinsertedinyourAirCardUSBmodem,insertthem.(“Insertthebattery”and“InserttheSIMcard”onpage 16.)5. Whenpromptedtodoso,inserttheAirCardUSBmodemintotheUSBslot:
AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide18 2130784a. Slidetheleveronthebackofthemodem,inthedirectionindicatedbythetriangle,toreleasethemodemʹsUSBconnector.Figure 3-1: USB connectorb. AdjusttheUSBconnectortothedesiredangle.TheUSBconnectorisadjustabletoa90,135or160degreeangle.Figure 3-2: USB connector adjustmentsc. GentlyinsertthemodemintotheUSBslot.(Alterna‐tively,youcanattachthedockingcradletoyourcomputer’sUSBslot,andinserttheAirCardUSBmodemintothedockingcradle.)Note: Do not forcefully insert the AirCard USB modem. This may damage connector pins. If you have more than one USB slot, you may obtain better signal strength using the top slot.Figure 3-3: Correct way to insert the AirCard USB modem
InstallationRev 1.2.3 Jul.07 19Note: If your computer’s USB slot is vertical, use the docking cradle. Do not insert the AirCard USB modem into a USB hub or a USB slot on a keyboard.
AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide20 2130784Warning: Do not insert the AirCard USB modem as shown in the following illustrations.Figure 3-4: Wrong way to insert the USB modemNote: A red PWR LED indicates that the battery is not fully charged. The battery begins charging when you insert the AirCard USB modem into the USB slot. You can continue to use the modem while the battery is charging. If the PWR LED is red, it is best to leave the modem in the USB slot until the battery is fully charged and the LED turns green. (This should take about an hour.)Set Internet Explorer to use the AirCard USB modemIfyouareusingInternetExplorerasyourbrowser,anditissettoconnecttotheInternetthroughadial‐upmodem,youmustsetittouseaLAN(localareanetwork)card.TosetInternetExplorerversion5or6touseaLAN,followthesesteps:1. InInternetExplorer,selectTools>Internet Options.2. ClicktheConnectionstab.3. ClickSetuptoruntheInternetConnectionwizard.4. FollowthestepsintheWizard.Remove the AirCard USB modem ToremovetheAirCardUSBmodem:1. CloseWatcherifitisopen.
InstallationRev 1.2.3 Jul.07 212. Gentlyremovethemodembygrippingbothsidesandpullingitstraightout.Remove the SIM cardToremovetheSIMcard:1. SlidethefrontpanelofftheAirCardUSBmodem.2. SlidetheSIMcardslotcovertotheOPENpositionandliftthecover.3. RemovetheSIMcard.4. ClosetheSIMcardcoverandslideitintotheLOCKposition.5. SlidethefrontpanelontotheAirCardUSBmodem,andpushitgentlyuntilthepanelclicksinplace.
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Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 2344: Configure your account•Set up a profile ProfilescontainaccountinformationusedbytheAirCardUSBmodemtoestablishconnections.AtleastoneprofilemustbesetupontheAirCardUSBmodembeforeyoucanuseit.Theprofile(s)mayhavebeenstoredontheAirCardUSBmodembeforeyoupurchasedit.Otherwise,yourserviceprovidershouldgiveyoualltheinformationyouneedtosetuptheprofile(s)yourequire.Dependingonyourserviceprovider,someorallofthisinfor‐mationmustbeenteredintoyourprofile:•UserName•Password•APN(AccessPointName)•IP(InternetProtocol)Address(iftheaddressisnotautomaticallyassignedbythenetwork)•UseofIPheadercompression•DNS(DomainNameServer)addressoraddressesYourserviceprovidermaygiveyouonlyoneAPN,inwhichcaseyourequireonlyoneprofile.SomeserviceprovidersassignseparateAPNsforseparatepurposes.Forexample,someserviceproviderssupplyoneAPNtouseforInternetbrowsingandadifferentAPNtousewithaVPN.Inthiscaseyoumustsetupmultipleprofiles.TheAirCardUSBmodemallowsforuptosixteenprofiles.Mostserviceprovidershaveoneortwostandardprofilesthatallormostoftheirsubscribersareexpectedtouse.Mostofthesestandardprofileshavebeenpre‐definedinWatcher,allowingyoutoselectastandardprofile,ratherthancreatingitmanually.Oneofyourprofilesmustbesetasthe“default”profile.ThisistheonethatisusedifyouselecttheConnectbuttonwithoutselectingaprofile.ThedefaultprofileisalsousedifyousettheAirCardUSBmodemtoautoconnectwhenWatcherlaunches,butonlyiftheconnectiontypeforthedefaultprofilehasbeensettoautoconnect.IfyouareusingtheAirCardUSBmodemtoaccessanetworkthatrequiresyoutoprovideapasswordeachtimeyouconnect,youmustsettheconnectionmodeforyourprofiletopromptforpassword(inwhichcaseyoumustconnectmanually).
AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide24 2130784Set up a profileTodeterminewhetheryouhaveaprofile:1. InserttheSIMintotheAirCardUSBmodemifitisnotalreadyinserted.(See“InserttheSIMcard”onpage 16.)2. InserttheAirCardUSBmodemintotheUSBslot.3. IfWatcherisnotrunning,startWatcherbyselectingStart > Programs > Sierra Wireless >3G Watcher > 3G Watcherordouble‐clickingthedesktopshortcut.IfWatcherdetectsthatnoprofilehasbeensetup,youareprompted,“Wouldyouliketoconfigureaprofilenow?”SelectYes.Ifthispromptdoesnotappear,yourAirCardUSBmodemmayhavebeenpreconfigured.YoucanverifythatyouhaveaprofilebyselectingTools>ConnectionstoaccesstheProfilestaboftheConnectionswindow,whichlistsallprofiles.Tocreateaprofile:1. OntheConnectionswindow,Clicktheaddbutton andclickWWAN profile.2. Ifyouwanttouseapre‐definedprofile,intheProfile Namefield,selecttheprofilefromthedrop‐downlist.ThenskiptoStep5.3. CompletethefieldsintheProfilewindowbyenteringaProfile Name(anymeaningfuldescriptionoftheprofile,suchasthenameofyourserviceprovider)andUser Name,Password,and/orAPN,ifapplicable.4. Selectwhetheryouwanttomakeconnectionsautomati‐callyormanually,orwhetheryouarerequiredtoprovideapasswordeachtimeyoumakeaconnection:·IfyouselectAutoconnect for the default profile,aconnectionisestablishedautomaticallywheneveryouinserttheAirCardUSBmodem.·IfyouselectManual,youmustselecttheConnectbuttononthemainWatcherwindowtomakeaconnection.·IfyouselectPrompt for Password,youmustselectConnectandenterapasswordtomakeaconnection.Usethisoptionifyouhaveanexternaldevicethatprovidesatime‐scheduledsecurepasswordforyourcorporatenetwork.5. IfyouwanttosetWatchertolaunchyourInternetbrowser,VPN,oranyotherprogramautomatically,orifyourserviceproviderspecifiedanIPaddressorDNS
Configure your accountRev 1.2.3 Jul.07 25address(es),selecttheAdvancedfolder.Otherwise,clickOKandskiptoStep10.6. SelecttheLaunch after connectingfield,andfromthedrop‐downlist,selectwhichapplication,ifany,youwantWatchertoautomaticallylaunchwhenaconnectionisestablishedwiththisprofile:·None—Noapplicationisautolaunched.·Browser—WatcherautolaunchesyourdefaultInternetbrowser.·MS VPN—WatcherautolaunchesaVirtualPrivateNetwork(VPN)connection.·Application—WatcherautolaunchesaninstalledVPNprogram,oranyotherprogram.7. Completetheappropriatefield,dependingontheoptionyouchoseintheLaunch after connectingfield:·IfyouselectedBrowser—intheURLfield,typetheURLforthewebsiteyouwanttoviewonconnection(suchaswww.sierrawireless.com).·IfyouselectedMicrosoftVPN—intheMicrosoft VPN (PPTP) connectionfield,selecttheVPNconnectionfromthedrop‐downlist.·IfyouselectedApplication—intheApplicationfield,enterthepathtotheprogramorusethebrowsebuttontolocatethe.exefileforthesoftwareapplicationyouwanttoautolaunch.8. IfyourserviceproviderhasgivenyouanIPaddress,intheAdvancedfolder,clickTCP/IP.SelectStatic IP andentertheaddressinthefieldbelow.OtherwiseselectDynamic IP.(ThisisthedefaultbecausemostnetworksusedynamicIPaddressing.)UsethedatacompressionorIPheadercompressionfieldsifsupportedbyyourserviceprovider.Note: Do not select the Use IP header compression field unless your service provider is using this compression. The AirCard USB modem cannot maintain a connection if this is enabled but not supported on the network. 9. IfyouhaveaDNSaddressoraddresses,clickDNS Settingsandentertheaddress(es).(Inmostcases,itisnotnecessarytoenteraDNSaddress.)10. Ifyouhavemorethanoneprofile,selectProfiles,andintheDefault Profilefield,choosethedefaultprofilefromthedrop‐downlist.(The“default”profileistheoneusedbytheautoconnectfeature,ifselected,andisalsousedifyouclickConnectwithoutselectingaprofile.)
AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide26 213078411. ClickApplytosavethechangewithoutexitingthewindow,orclickOKtosavethechangeandexitthewindow.
Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 2755: Watcher basics•Launch Watcher•The Watcher window•Icons and indicators on the main Watcher window•View options•Status icons•Frequency band and network selectionNote: If you are running Mac OS X 10.4 or newer, please refer to the Quick Start Guide for Watcher Lite found in the Support section of www.sierrawireless.comWatcheristheWindowsprogramthatyouusetomanageandmonitoryourAirCardUSBmodemconnections.Watcherallowsyouto:•Createanaccountprofile.(See“TheSIMcardandyouraccount”onpage 13.)•Determinesignalstrength,roamingstatus,GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPAavailability,andothernetworkconnectionparameters•MonitorthestatusoftheAirCardUSBmodemandGSMservice•Initiatedataconnections•EnableordisableSIMsecuritythatpreventsothersfromusingyourSIMcardifitislostorstolen•SetoptionsrelatedtonotificationsandtheWatcherwindowNote: It takes up to 20 seconds for Watcher to become fully functional after launch. Ifyousetyourdefaultaccountprofiletoautoconnect(seepage 24),youdonotneedtorunWatcherwhenyouusetheAirCardUSBmodem,butWatcherdoesprovideusefulstatusinformation.Launch WatcherUnlessthefeaturehasbeendisabled,WatcherlaunchesautomaticallyanytimeyouinserttheAirCardUSBmodem.YoucanalsolaunchWatcherby:•Double‐clickingthedesktopshortcut, or•SelectingStart > Programs > Sierra Wireless > 3G Watcher > 3G Watcher
AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide28 2130784Dependingonhowyourprofileisconfigured,yourbrowser,VPN,orotherprogrammaylaunchautomaticallyanytimeyoulaunchWatcher.Seepage 25.The Watcher windowNote: To get help in Watcher, select Help > Help Topics. You can also display help by pressing <F1>.Figure 5-1: The Watcher window.Indicator areaRoamingGPRS/EDGE/UMTS/Compact CloseMinimize viewSignal strengthHSDPA coverageProfile drop-down list
Watcher basicsRev 1.2.3 Jul.07 29Icons and indicators on the main Watcher windowTheseiconsareusedonthemainWatcherwindow:Table 5-1: Icons and indicators in WatcherDevicestatus. If an icon of the AirCard USB modem with an “X” is displayed, Watcher is unable to detect the AirCard USB modem. This indicates that the AirCard USB modem is not fully inserted into the USB slot or the device is powered down.You may be able to resolve this problem by restarting Watcher, powering up the AirCard USB modem, stopping, ejecting, and reinserting the AirCard USB modem, or restarting your PC.Signalstrengthandservicestatus. The number of bars beside the antenna increases as signal strength increases, to a maximum of five bars. The ToolTip that displays when you position the mouse pointer over this indicator shows the numeric value of the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication in dBm).An antenna with a line through it indicates no service is available (Not in Service). You are outside of the coverage area or have insufficient signal strength to maintain a GSM data connection.Coverage. The icon indicates the fastest service that is:- Available in your current coverage are.- Supported by your modem.•GPRS icon—GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)•EDGE icon—EDGE (Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution) •3G icon—UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) •HSDPA icon—HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access)
AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide30 2130784View optionsYouhavetheseoptionsfortheWatcherwindow:•Youcanenable/disable“Alwaysontop”fromtheViewmenu.Whenenabled,theWatcherwindowalwaysappearsinfrontofotherapplicationwindows.•YoucanswitchbetweenthefullWatcherwindowandthecompactwindowfromtheViewmenuorbyusingtheCompactViewbutton:•YoucanusetheMinimizebuttontoclosetheWatcherwindowbutleavetheprogramrunning.When only the letters are displayed, (for example ), you are within the coverage area, but have not yet acquired the service.When the indicator has an outline ( ), you have acquired service and are able to establish a data connection.When the indicator is filled ( ), you have a data connection on the wireless service.Roaming. You are connected to a network other than your local service provider's. There may be a surcharge for roaming service. (This service may not be available.)NewSMSmessage.Click the icon to open the SMS Express window and read your messages. When your SIM becomes full, this icon flashes and turns red. (Supported only on selected devices.)Datatransmission. When the modem is connected to the network, the main Watcher window shows you the amount of data received and sent. Table 5-1: Icons and indicators in WatcherCompact viewCloseMinimizeCompact view
Watcher basicsRev 1.2.3 Jul.07 31Status iconsTheseiconsappearinthesystemtray(usuallyinthelowerrightcornerofyourscreen).Turn the radio on and offThisoptionallowsyoutoconserveyourcomputer’sbatterybyturningofftheAirCardUSBmodemradiotransmitter/receiverwhenyouarenotusingit.Toturnofftheradio:1. SelectTools > Turn Radio Off.Whentheradioisturnedoff,themenuoptionswitchestoTurnRadioOnandthemessage“Radioisoff”isdisplayedintheWatcherwindow.Toturnontheradio:1. SelectTools > Turn Radio On.Frequency band and network selectionWatcherhastwooptionsthataffectyourabilitytoobtainGPRS,EDGE,UMTS,orHSDPAserviceinanygivenarea.Youcanselect:•Thefrequencybandyouwanttouse•Thenetworkyouwanttouse,ifyouarewithinthecoverageareaofmorethanonenetworkWatchercannotdetecttheAirCardUSBmodem.EnsurethattheAirCardUSBmodemisinsertedproperlyandpoweredon.Youdonothaveanactivehigh‐speedconnection.Youhaveanactivehigh‐speedconnection.Youhavenew(unread)SMSmessages.
AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide32 2130784Frequency band selectionEveryGSMnetworkoperatesononesetoffrequencybands.(See“Frequencybandselection”onpage 32.)TheAirCardUSBmodemisdesignedtochangefrequencybandsautomati‐callyasrequiredtoobtainnetworkservice.YoucanalsochangefrequencybandsmanuallyfromtheNetworktaboftheOptionswindow(Tools > Options... > Network).Note: Unless your service provider specifies otherwise, it is recom-mended that you use the Auto setting.Network selectionDependingonyourlocation,youmaybewithinthecoverageareaofseveralnetworks.Yourabilitytoobtainserviceoneachnetworkisdependentonyouraccount.Youroptionsfornetworkselectionare:•Automatic—TheAirCardUSBmodemautomaticallyselectsanetworkbasedonyouraccountandnetworkavailability.•Manual—TheAirCardUSBmodemscanstheareaanddisplaysalistofdetectedGSMnetworks.Youcanthenchoosefromalistofavailablenetworks.Ifyouselectanetworkonwhichyoucannotobtainservice,themessage,“Failedtoregisterwithnetwork”appears.Youshouldthenchooseadifferentnetwork.ThisoptionissetontheNetworktaboftheOptionswindow(Tools > Options... > Network).
Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 3366: Care and maintenance of your USB modemAswithanyelectronicdevice,theAirCardUSBmodemmustbehandledwithcaretoensurereliableoperation.FollowtheseguidelineswhenyouuseandstoretheAirCardUSBmodem:•TheAirCardUSBmodemshouldfiteasilyintoyourUSBslot.YoumaydamagetheconnectorpinsifyouforcetheAirCardUSBmodemintoaslot.•Whennotinstalledinyourcomputer,storetheAirCardUSBmodemandSIMinasafeplace.•ProtecttheAirCardUSBmodemfromliquids,dust,andexcessiveheat.Whenyouinsertorremovethemodem,alwaysholditbythesides.Themodem’sUSBconnectorisadjustabletothreepositions.Donotforcethehingepastthelastpoint—thismaybreaktheconnector.Formoreinformation,seetheillustrationonpage 18.BatteryWerecommendthatyoufullychargethebatterybeforeusingitforthefirsttime.UseonlySierraWirelessAirCardUSBmodembatteriesintendedforusewiththisdevice.Usingotherbatteriesandchargerscouldbedangerous.Donotletthemetalcontactsonthebatterytouchanothermetalobject.Doingsocouldshortcircuitanddamagethebattery.Ifthebatteryleaksoremitsanodor,immediatelyremoveitfromtheproximityofanyexposedflame.Theleakingelectrodecouldigniteandcauseafireorexplosion.
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Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 3577: Technical specifications•LED operation•Radio frequency and electrical specifications•Environmental specificationsThischapterdescribestheoperationoftheLEDandprovidestechnicaldatafortheAirCardUSBmodem.LED operationTheAirCardUSBmodemhastwoLEDs.TheLEDsoperateasfollows:Table 7-1: LEDs for AirCard USB modemLED State IndicatesData Off The modem has no power. You have powered off the modem (TOOLS > Power Off Modem), the modem is not completely inserted into the USB slot, or the computer is in suspend mode (which powers down the modem).Solid green The modem has power, has found a signal, and is ready to connect. Green,blinking slowlyThe modem is powering up, or no service is available. See the online Help (“Not in Service”). Green,blinking rapidlyThe modem is sending or receiving data. PWR Off The modem has no power. You have powered off the modem (TOOLS > Power Off Modem), the modem is not completely inserted into the USB slot, or the computer is in suspend mode (which powers down the modem). Red The modem has power; the battery is low. The battery recharges whenever the modem is connected to the PC. You can continue to use the modem while the battery is recharging. Green The modem has power.
AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide36 2130784Radio frequency and electrical specificationsEnvironmental specificationsTable 7-2: Radio frequency and electrical specifications for AirCard USB modemCompliance GSM Release 5UMTS bands IMT 2100 / 850 / 1900 MHz (Band Class I, II, V)GSM / EDGE bands 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHzChannel spacing 200 kHz (GSM)5 MHz (WCDMA)Channel raster 200 kHzFrequency stability 0.1 ppmTable 7-3: Environmental specificationsOperating temperature -20°C to +60°C Storage temperature -20°C to +85°C Humidity 85%, non-condensingVibration Random vibration, 10 to 1000 Hz, nominal 6G RMS in each of 3 mutually perpendicular axes. Test duration of 60 minutes for each axis, for a total test time of 3 hours (non-operating)Drop 1 m on concrete on each of 6 faces, 2 times
Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 3788: Regulatory and safety information•Important notice•Important safety / compliance information for North American users•EU regulatory conformityImportant noticeBecauseofthenatureofwirelesscommunications,trans‐missionandreceptionofdatacanneverbeguaranteed.Datamaybedelayed,corrupted(thatis,haveerrors)orbetotallylost.AlthoughsignificantdelaysorlossesofdataarerarewhenwirelessdevicessuchastheSierraWirelessnetworkcardareusedinanormalmannerwithawell‐constructednetwork,theSierraWirelessnetworkcard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anditsaffiliatesacceptnoresponsi‐bilityfordamagesofanykindresultingfromdelaysorerrorsindatatransmittedorreceivedusingtheSierraWirelessnetworkcard,orforfailureoftheSierraWirelessnetworkcardtotransmitorreceivesuchdata.Safety and hazardsTheAirCardUSBmodemMUSTBEPOWEREDOFFinallareasthatmaybesusceptibletoradiointerference.Inparticular:•ProhibitedAreasObeyallsignsandnoticesandfollowallrulesandregula‐tions.PowerofftheAirCardUSBmodemwheninstructedtodosoorwhenyoususpectthatitmaycauseinterferenceordanger.•WhereexplosiveatmospheresmaybepresentAreaswithapotentiallyexplosiveatmospherearenotalwaysclearlymarked.Suchareasincludegasstations,fueldepots,chemicaltransferorstoragefacilities,areaswhereblastingisinprogress,areaswheretheaircontainschemicalsorparticlessuchasgrain,dust,ormetalpow‐ders,andanyotherareawhereyouwouldnormallybeadvisedtoturnoffyourcellularphoneorvehicleengine.
AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide38 2130784•Nearmedicalorlife‐supportequipmentInareaswheremedicalequipmentmaybesusceptibletoanyformofradiointerference.InsuchareastheAirCardUSBmodemcantransmitsignalsthatcouldinterferewiththisequipment.•OnboardaircraftInadditiontoFederalAviationAuthority(FAA)require‐ments,manyairlineregulationsstatethatyoumustsus‐pendwirelessoperationsbeforeboardinganaircraft.TheAirCardUSBmodemiscapableoftransmittingsignalsthatcouldinterferewithvariousonboardsystemsandcon‐trols.Failuretoobservethisinstructionmayleadtosuspensionordenialofcellulartelephoneservicestotheoffender,legalaction,orboth.Someairlinesmaypermittheuseofcellularphoneswhiletheaircraftisonthegroundandthedoorisopen.TheAir‐CardUSBmodemmaybeusednormallyatthistime.•WhileoperatingavehicleThedriveroroperatorofanyvehicleshouldnotuseawirelessdatadevicewhileincontrolofavehicle.Doingsodetractsfromthedriveroroperatorʹsabilitytocontrolandoperatethevehicle.Insomecountries,usingsuchcommu‐nicationsdeviceswhileincontrolofavehicleisanoffence.Important safety / compliance information for North American usersCaution: Unauthorized modifications or changes not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless, Inc. could void compliance with regulatory rules, and thereby your authority to use this equipment.ThedesignoftheAirCardUSBmodem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previously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
Regulatory and safety informationRev 1.2.3 Jul.07 39•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)Caution:TheAirCardUSBmodemhasbeentestedforcompliancewithFCC/ICRFexposurelimitsinthelaptopcomputer(s)configurationswiththesideloadingUSBslotandcanbeusedinlaptopcomputerswithsubstantiallysimilarphysicaldimensions,construction,andelectricalandRFcharacteristics.ThisUSBModemmustnotbecollocated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.ThesedevicescomplywithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttotheconditionthatthesedevicesdonotcauseharmfulinterference.Where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 pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an appropriate 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 inter-Table 8-1:875U FCC ID: N7N-MC8775UIC: 2417C-MC8775U880U FCC ID: N7NMC8780U881U FCC ID: N7NMC8781UIC:2417C-MC8781U
AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide40 2130784ference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference 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helpEU regulatory conformitySierraWirelessherebydeclaresthattheAirCard875Uand880Uwirelessmodemsconformtoalltheessentialrequire‐mentsofDirective1999/5/EC:TheDeclarationofConformitymadeunderDirective1999/5/ECisavailableforviewingatthefollowinglocationintheEUcommunity:SierraWireless(UK),LimitedLakesideHouse1FurzegroundWay,StockleyParkEastUxbridge,MiddlesexUB111BDEngland
Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 41Numerics1800MHzband 101900MHzband 10850MHzband 10900MHzband 10Aaccount 11always‐ondataconnection 9antennaattaching 17icon 29APN 23application,launchautomaticallyonhigh‐speedconnec‐tion 25autoconnect 24autolaunchapplicationonhigh‐speedconnection 25browseronhigh‐speedconnection 25VPNonhigh‐speedconnection 25Bbattery,install 16browser,launchautomaticallyonhigh‐speedconnection25Ccareandmaintenance 33channelraster 36channelspacing 36compactview 30connectautomatically 24coverage 29EDGE 29GPRS 29HSDPA 29UMTS 29coveragearea 11Ddatatransmission 30devicenotavailable 29devicenotresponding 29DNS 23DNSsettings,entering 25driver 12EEDGEconnectionstatus 29indicator 29ejectingaSIMcard 21electricalspecifications 36envelopeiconmainwindow 30systemtray 31environmentalspecifications 36Ffrequencybandsoverview 10selection 31frequencystability 36GGPRSconnectionstatus 29indicator 29GSMnetworkssupported 10HHSDPAconnectionstatus 29indicator 29humidity 36II/Ospace(input/outputspace) 15iconantenna 29devicestatus 29roaming 30signalstrength 29SMSmessage 30IE,settings 20IMEI 13indicatordevicestatus 29EDGEcoverage 29GPRScoverage 29HSDPAcoverage 29roaming 30signalstrength 29Index
AirCard 800 Series USB Modem Installation Guide42 2130784SMSmessage 30status 31UMTScoverage 29insertingSIMcard 16installation 15–??InternetExplorer,settings 20IPaddress 23enteringstaticIPaddress 25IRQ(interruptrequest) 15Llaunchapplicationautomaticallyonhigh‐speedconnec‐tion 25browserautomaticallyonhigh‐speedconnection25VPNautomaticallyonhigh‐speedconnection 25launchingWatcher 27LEDoperation 35Mmaintenance 33memoryrequired 15Nnetworkoverview 11selection 32networkssupported 9notebookPCinsertingAirCardmodem 17Oonlinehelp 28operatingsystemssupported 9Ppackagecontents 12passwordoverview 23promptfor 24PC,systemrequirements 15PCSfrequencyband 10platformssupported 9poweroptions,powerup/down 31profilecreating 24default 23determiningifoneissetup 24overview 23settingdefault 25promptforpassword 24Qquad‐band 10Rradiofrequencyspecifications 36regulatoryinformation 37removingSIMcard 21RFspecifications 36roaming 11roamingindicator 30RSSI 29SserviceEDGE 29GPRS 29HSDPA 29UMTS 29signalstrengthindicator 29SIMcardinserting 16removing 21SIMcard,install 16SMSmessagesindicator 30status 31specifications 35–36electrical 36environmental 36radiofrequency 36statusconnection 31datatransmission 30device 29EDGEconnection 29EDGEservice 29GPRSconnection 29GPRSservice 29HSDPAconnection 29HSDPAservice 29roaming 30signalstrength 29SMSmessages 30, 31systemtrayicons 31UMTSconnection 29UMTSservice 29storagetemperature 36whennotusingcard 33systemrequirements 15systemtrayicons 31
Rev 1.2.3 Jul.07 43Ttechnicalspecifications 35–36temperature 36time‐scheduledpassword 24triangleicon 30tri‐band 10UUMTSconnectionstatus 29UMTSindicator 29USBslotsrequired 15username 23Vvibration 36VPN,launchonhigh‐speedconnection 25WWatchercompactview 30iconsandindicators 29introduction 27launching 27mainwindow 28Windows,operatingsystemssupported 9wirelessnetworkssupported 9
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