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SET THE NETWORK CONNECTION SETTINGS 

In this step, you will set the 

TCP/IP

PPP

, and 

Modem 

network connection settings. 

 

1.

 

Make sure the card is completely inserted into the PC Card slot. 

 
2.

 

Launch 

System Preferences 

from the Apple (

) menu. 

 

 
3.

 

Click the 

Network 

icon in the System Preferences window.  

 

Summary of Contents for Merlin U730

Page 1: ...2006 Novatel Wireless Inc All rights reserved Pg 1 of 10 Installation Instructions Mac OS X Setup Guide Merlin U730 U740 HSDPA Modem...

Page 2: ...All rights reserved Pg 2 of 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 REQUIREMENTS 3 SETTING UP YOUR EQUIPMENT 3 SET THE NETWORK CONNECTION SETTINGS 4 OPEN AN INTERNET CONNECTION 9 SURF THE INTERNET 10 DISC...

Page 3: ...REQUIREMENTS Before you can connect to a HSDPA service provider with a Novatel Wireless Merlin U730 U740 modem you will need the following Novatel Wireless Merlin U740 or U730 PC Card modem and an ac...

Page 4: ...K CONNECTION SETTINGS In this step you will set the TCP IP PPP and Modem network connection settings 1 Make sure the card is completely inserted into the PC Card slot 2 Launch System Preferences from...

Page 5: ...first time you insert your modem in the computer a notification window will alert you that there was a New Port Detected and that it is a Novatel Wireless HSDPA Modem Press OK to dismiss the notificat...

Page 6: ...appropriate blanks as shown in the figure below as applicable Next enter your APN in the Telephone Number blank even though the APN is not a phone number These values correspond to the user name passw...

Page 7: ...rved Pg 7 of 10 7 Click the PPP Options button Change the settings to match what is shown below Note You might need to turn off IP header compression for some carrier networks Click OK and the view wi...

Page 8: ...2006 Novatel Wireless Inc All rights reserved Pg 8 of 10 8 Select the Modem tab Then select HSDPA Support U730 U740 as the Modem as shown below 9 Click the Apply Now button and close System Preference...

Page 9: ...Click the Connect button The modem will attempt to register with the service provider The status bar message indicates the connection s status Status Contacting PPP Server 3 While a connection is bein...

Page 10: ...regular Internet browser eg Safari Firefox Mail iChat to surf the Internet check email VPN etc DISCONNECT FROM THE INTERNET To disconnect from the Internet click on the Phone icon in the menu bar and...

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