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Modem Manager 65
Minstrel S
TM
User Guide Version 1
GU-90023058
Minstrel
The main screen of the Modem Manager program is labeled Minstrel. This screen shows basic
modem and network connection status information and provides access to the other features and
screens of the Modem Manager through a menu bar.
Fields
The fields shown in the Minstrel screen are listed below, along with a brief explanation of their
meaning.
Field Description
Cellular Signal Present When this box is checked, the modem has found
a cellular signal.
CDPD Service Detected When the box is checked, it indicates the pres-
ence of Wireless IP service which the modem can
use. This may not necessarily be the service pro-
vider with which you have a subscription, but
shows that there is Wireless IP service available
at your current location.
Modem Ready Registered When this box is checked, the modem is con-
nected to the Wireless IP network. Your modem
is ready to send and receive data once the con-
nection is made.
Minstrel Battery The battery status bar shows the amount of
charge left on the Minstrel’s battery.
RSSI This status bar shows the strength of the signal
being received from the Wireless IP network.