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Using the Modem
Manager
This chapter describes how to use the Minstrel m500’s Modem Manager software.
It does not discuss the functional components that comprise the Modem Manager
software or any related terms and concepts, except where necessary in the
context of their use. For more detailed information on the Modem Manager’s
functional components, refer to
Modem Manager Description
on page 41. If you
encounter any terms or concepts that you do not understand, refer to the
Glossary on page 59
.
Connecting to the Network
In order to send and receive data across your local area network or the Internet,
the Minstrel m500 must be connected to a wireless IP network. To connect to the
network, you must start the Minstrel m500 Modem Manager software.
Starting the Modem Manager Software
Make certain your Minstrel m500 modem is installed on your Palm m500/505
device, then tap the
Minstrel
icon, highlighted in Figure 32.
Figure 32 The Minstrel Icon
This will perform the following steps:
1.
Launch the Modem Manager application
2.
Quickly display the Modem Manager’s splash screen
3.
Initialize the Minstrel m500 modem
4.
Attempt to find an available wireless IP network provider
5.
When a wireless IP network is found, sign onto the network and establish
the necessary communication parameters to complete the connection.
