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ACCESS MANAGER™

This section will guide you through the installation and setup process for Franklin 

Access Manager™ software. 

Before getting started, you should become familiar with the documentation that came 

with your USB Modem.

Installing Software

Warnings

• Make sure to complete the unplugging/ejection process before removing the U210. 

• If you remove the device improperly, the modem may be damaged.

Notes

• If you have inserted the device properly, Windows will inform you of the new 

hardware. Wait until Windows completes the “Found New Hardware” task. 

• In Windows 2000, several windows similar to “Found New Hardware” window can 

appear and disappear automatically. In Windows XP, several tool tips similar to the 

“Found New Hardware” function will appear and disappear in the system tray 

automatically. In Windows Vista, several tool tips similar to the “Installing device driver 

software” function will appear and disappear in the system tray automatically. Once 

hardware detection is complete, you will be prompted to start activation.

• It is normal to hear a short beep sound each time you insert or remove the U210. 

• It is an audible notification that your PC recognizes the new hardware. 

Getting Started (Windows)

To install the Franklin Access Manager™ software:

 Turn on your computer then close all applications.

 Insert the U210 modem into your USB port.

 Your computer will recognize U210 modem and start the installation sequence 

automatically. If the program does not launch automatically, go to my computer and 

select the ‘FAMCD’ drive and double click ‘start.exe’ program.

 Follow the steps in the next section.

Setup Program – for Windows

STEP 1

: The “Welcome to the Franklin Access Manager Setup Wizard” screen 

appears. Click the [Next] button to continue with the installation process.

Summary of Contents for U210

Page 1: ... precautions described in this manual before using the U210 Documents Included on your Modem Memory Broadband Usage Conditions Terms Conditions User Manual Product Overview Welcome and thank you for choosing U210 USB Modem for your wireless internet connection The U210 is a high speed wireless device that enables your computer to connect to 3G high speed wireless network The U210 provides simple y...

Page 2: ...Vista 7 and Apple Macintosh systems with installed Franklin Access Manager connection manager software and driver Product handling Do not place any adhesive labels on the USB connector It may leave a sticky residue that can cause problems inside the PC USB port The U210 USB device should easily slide into the USB port Do not force the U210 into the USB port as it may cause damage to the modem and ...

Page 3: ...tomatically In Windows Vista several tool tips similar to the Installing device driver software function will appear and disappear in the system tray automatically Once hardware detection is complete you will be prompted to start activation It is normal to hear a short beep sound each time you insert or remove the U210 It is an audible notification that your PC recognizes the new hardware Getting ...

Page 4: ...ou are now ready to select the location on your computer where Franklin Access Manager will be installed It is recommended that you do not modify the default destination folder Click the Next button to continue ...

Page 5: ...mponents of Franklin Access Manager product are being installed onto your computer Installation will occur to the destination folder specified in Step 2 STEP 4 Installation of Franklin Access Manager is now complete Click the Close ...

Page 6: ...wait while U210 is installed and ready to use 3 STARTING FRANKLIN ACCESS MANAGER Franklin Access Manager is a connection manager application for U210 USB modem It allows you to manage and monitor the Internet connection between your computer and the wireless network It has user friendly interface and is equipped with many useful features that will enhance your internet navigation experience Featur...

Page 7: ... See the section Additional Features for more information about the features of Franklin Access Manager software Getting Started Double click on the Franklin Access Manager icon on your desktop or click on the Windows Start menu and select Franklin Access Manager from the list of programs About the Wireless Networks View Franklin Access Manager will open the Broadband Networks window as shown belo...

Page 8: ...ext in the lower left corner will display Not connected for the currently selected network The timer will display 00 00 00 Once connected the status text will display Connected and the timer will begin to run Right clicking on the tray icon provides various options and double clicking on it will always show the application Placing your mouse pointer on it will display the current connection status...

Page 9: ...is window select Statistics from the Session menu Exit Close the Franklin Access Manager Software The Tools Menu Log This feature provides a concise session log of your network activity Click on a column heading to sort the log This window also displays the total number of sessions as well as the total connected time The information displayed in the Usage log can be customized using the controls t...

Page 10: ...range checkbox and specify the date in the From and To fields To clear the log press the Clear button Note that clearing the log cannot be undone Activation Programs the activation code phone number and IMSI MIN to the USB Modem Test Device Retrieve and display detailed information about your WWAN device 1xEV DO 1xRTT CDMA USB Modem such as CM port model MEID MDN etc This information can be valuab...

Page 11: ...eneral Tab Starting Options Run Connection Manager at Startup If this option is checked the Franklin Access Manager starts automatically when Windows starts Show Splash Window Display splash window when Franklin Access Manager starts ...

Page 12: ...nch the default web browser automatically when the data connection is established successfully Go to URL Use this option to enable web browser go to web site you defined using URL field below URL Website URL for starting page of web browser started automatically upon connecting to the Franklin Access Manager network NDIS Network Driver Interface Specification Option Enable NDIS When enabled this f...

Page 13: ...vacy Consent Agreement Mapping Search Services You can choose the map service for result of Location Search Services GPS Testing You can see current GPS signal level and perform functionality test If you click the button Test GPS test results will be updated 4 VPN Settings ...

Page 14: ...lication provided another vendor Specify other VPN client application To choose the application from your local disk click button Profile Microsoft VPN only Select Microsoft VPN Profile 5 Update Settings This feature allows Franklin Access Manager software to check for software updates and it can be updated manually or automatically ...

Page 15: ... check for updates daily weekly or monthly It only checks when the application is running and when it detects that you are connected and able to access the Internet Language You can change language setting between English and Spanish The Help Menu Contents It provides contents for additional information Check for Updates Select this option to check for the available latest software About Displays ...

Page 16: ...ce This status bar is always visible when the interface is fully expanded Connection Status The text on the status bar reflects your current state During an active connection this text will change to Connected If you are not connected it will display Disconnected WWAN USB Modem Status Area The text can change to the following No Device Your WWAN USB Modem is removed from the laptop Device not acti...

Page 17: ... device in your PC the following system specifications are required Item Required Specification Operating system Windows 2000 XP Vista Mac OS X 10 4 10 5 10 6 USB Port Type A USB port Processor Memory Minimum required system to support the above OS Remove the Modem from your Computer Remove the U210 from your laptop When removing the modem always grip the sides of the modem and pull carefully Usin...

Page 18: ...ice in dusty dirty areas Its moving parts and electronic components can be damaged c Do not store the device in hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics d Do not store the device in cold areas When the device returns to its normal temperature moisture can form inside the device and damage electronic circuit boards e D...

Page 19: ...conditions battery leakage blown fuse theft or improper usage of any electrical source The Company disclaims liability for removal or reinstallation of the product for geographic coverage for inadequate signal reception by the antenna or for communications range or operation of the cellular system as a whole When sending your wireless device to Franklin Wireless authorized distributions for repair...

Page 20: ...ential damage so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province Franklin s Authorized Service Center Address 5440 Morehouse Dr STE 1000 San Diego CA 92121 SAR INFORMATION THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES You...

Page 21: ... Industry Association CTIA web site at http www wow com com In the United States and Canada the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1 6 watts kg W kg averaged over one gram of tissue The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION FOR FIXED WIR...

Page 22: ...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 Conn...

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