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Modem Manager
Description
This chapter describes the user interface components of the Minstrel m500’s
Modem Manager. For a discussion on using the Modem Manager, refer to
Using
the Modem Manager
on page 21. If you encounter any terms or concepts that
you do not understand, refer to the
Glossary on page 59
.
The Minstrel Main Window
The
Minstrel
main window, shown in Figure 69, serves two purposes. First, it
displays information on the current state of the modem and the modem’s
connection to the network, and second, it is the main access point for all other
usage and configuration functions.
Figure 69 The Minstrel Main Window
The following list discusses the modem and network status information displayed
in the main window.
Status Label
Label Description
Cellular Signal Present
When this box is selected, the modem has found a cellu-
lar signal. When this box is cleared, no signal has been
detected.
CDPD Service Detected
When this box is selected, a CDPD wireless IP service
has been detected. This may not necessarily be the ser-
vice provider with which you have a subscription, but
shows that there is a wireless IP service available at your
current location.
If this box is cleared, there are no available CDPD wire-
less IP services available.
