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Summary of Contents for AirCard 580

Page 1: ...AirCard 580 Wireless WAN Modem Installation Guide 2130536 Rev 2...

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Page 3: ...of radio interference In such areas the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment Do not operate the Sierra Wir...

Page 4: ...or its affiliates aggregate liability arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless product regardless of the number of events occurrences or claims giving rise to liability be in excess of...

Page 5: ...ion Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners Comments Your comments and suggestions on improving this documen tation are welcome and appreciated Please e mail your feedback noting do...

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Page 7: ...less WAN modem 10 The AirCard drivers and enabling software 10 A CDMA service provider account 10 The CDMA wireless network 11 Getting Started 13 The AirCard 580 software 13 Account activation and con...

Page 8: ...25 Components of the Watcher window 26 Window controls 26 Docking 27 Always On Top 27 Interpreting icons 27 Connection Status Area 28 Call Status Area 29 Indicator area 30 Minimized Icons 30 Online He...

Page 9: ...provided with the AirCard also allows you to manage and monitor connections with a WiFi network adapter Note You can view this guide online or print it to keep on hand If you re viewing it online sim...

Page 10: ...153 6 kbps uplink to the network Actual speed depends on the network conditions 1X supports Internet connections with data rates up to 153 6 kbps downlink from the network and 76 8 kbps uplink to the...

Page 11: ...ents AirCard 580 wireless WAN modem with antenna Installation CD containing the AirCard software and this installation and troubleshooting guide Quick Start Guide Warranty Card System components Your...

Page 12: ...h a CD containing this software Watcher application that you use to manage the AirCard and monitor your connections For step by step instruc tions to access features of Watcher use the application s o...

Page 13: ...about CDMA networks is available on the CDMA Development Group web site www cdg org This is the worldwide infrastructure providing the radio coverage that allows you to stay connected Made up of radio...

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Page 15: ...ork cards The driver software that provides the interface between the AirCard and your Windows operating system The Watcher software and the Network Adapter Manager must be installed before you insert...

Page 16: ...our modem during the manufacturing process The ESN is printed on a label on the AirCard and can be displayed in Watcher This number is used to help authenticate your account when you connect for servi...

Page 17: ...nfigure the AirCard as described in Activation on page 19 Before you begin the installation process ensure your PC is running a supported operating system and meets the hardware requirements described...

Page 18: ...tebook installation and then notebook software installation to launch the InstallShield Wizard 3 If the Open With window appears cancel the installation your computer is missing some files required fo...

Page 19: ...are prompted to insert the AirCard click OK Insert the AirCard into your PC Card slot refer to page 18 Note For Windows 98 and Me users If your computer has a built in network adapter your computer ma...

Page 20: ...sabled Watcher launches unless the autolaunch feature has been disabled The AirCard is powered as soon as you insert it Removing the AirCard To remove the AirCard 1 Close Watcher if it is open 2 Click...

Page 21: ...configure your account Activation Wizard The Activation Wizard walks you through the process of configuring an account The process and options vary based on the service provider This section is a gui...

Page 22: ...Card As prompted by the wizard enter the information provided by the service representative Select Finish in the final window of the wizard On completion of the Activation Wizard the AirCard is ready...

Page 23: ...Activation Rev 2 Mar 11 21 The next chapters explain how to use Watcher to manage and monitor your connections...

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Page 25: ...y cause the AirCard to become jammed inside the card slot Optimal signal strength is usually obtained when the antenna is perpendicular to the modem The antenna should bend easily at the hinge Do not...

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Page 27: ...ork adapter Anytime you use the AirCard you must run Watcher Once you make a connection in Watcher you can launch whatever application you want to use such as your web browser or e mail application St...

Page 28: ...control buttons are in the top right corner Figure 6 1 Watcher data tab For a detailed description of each option in the menus see the online help Window controls The Minimize button closes the Watch...

Page 29: ...used to exit Watcher Docking You can set the Watcher window to jump to the edge of your screen when you move the window close to an edge This lets you easily position Watcher in a corner of the scree...

Page 30: ...obtained when the antenna is perpendicular to the AirCard Indicates whether 1xEV DO is available in this area Indicates whether 1X is available in this area Not displayed if 1xEV DO is available The...

Page 31: ...ected returns to PowerSave mode In WiFi coverage not connected WiFi connected WiFi signal strength displayed in the right part of the Connection Status Area The In Use indicator shows whether a call i...

Page 32: ...ges To display the SMS Express window in which the messages are displayed select TOOLS SMS Express or double click the icon Table 6 3 System tray icons Icon Meaning You are in service on the network b...

Page 33: ...indows Use Windows Explorer to navigate to Program Files Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 Generic Watcher chm Double click to open the help file The help file has a table of contents an index and search ca...

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Page 35: ...ons Table 7 1 LED operation LED Behavior Indicates Red blinking slowly The AirCard is powering up or no service is available Green blinking rapidly An active data session is in progress Green blinking...

Page 36: ...5 to 1870 MHz Cellular 824 to 849 MHz Receive PCS 1715 to 1780 MHz Cellular 868 to 894 MHz Channel spacing 1 25 MHz Frequency stability 150 Hz Table 7 3 Environmental specifications Operating temperat...

Page 37: ...pread spectrum transmissions thus allowing many active users to share the same channel Each user is assigned a unique digital code which differentiates the individual conversations on the same channel...

Page 38: ...e million cycles per second Mbps Megabits per second packet A short fixed length block of data including a header that is transmitted as a unit in a communications network PC Card Add in memory and co...

Page 39: ...e members provide communi cations and information technology products systems distri bution services and professional services in the United States and around the world Consult www tiaonline org VPN V...

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Page 41: ...ce providers 10 circuit switched data description 8 call indicator 29 close button 27 compact view 27 connection status indicator 30 connection status area 28 coverage 11 CSD description 8 indicator 2...

Page 42: ...supported 15 OS supported 15 Outlook integration 15 P packet data high speed 8 PowerSave 29 pre activation 13 Q QNC 8 Quick Net Connect QNC 8 R removing the AirCard 18 requirements system 15 roaming d...

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