Sierra Wireless AirCard 710, User Manual

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Data Connections
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Closing a Dial-Up Data Call
To terminate a call:
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Click the
Cancel
button (during the connection process) or
the
Disconnect
button (once the connection is established).
Incoming Data Calls
By default, the AirCard network card is set to answer all calls
as voice calls. To receive a fax or data call, you must set
Watcher to answer appropriately.
This setting is in the Options window (
Tools > Options
) on the
General
tab. For a detailed explanation, see “General Tab” on
page 64.
Packet Mode Connections
When the packet mode indicator is on, you can make a packet
mode (GPRS) connection.
Note: Packet mode connections are only available where GSM
service providers have installed the appropriate GPRS infrastructure.
Not all GSM coverage areas have GPRS coverage. Contact your
service provider for coverage information in your area.
Initiating a Packet Mode Connection
To make a packetmodeconnection:
1.
Select
Packet Mode (GPRS)
fromthe drop-down menu on
the Data tab of the main Watcher window.
2.
Click the
Connect
button. (No phone number or dialing is
required.)
Note: Depending on your billing
plan, there may be a surcharge
or different billing system for
packet mode service.
Oncethe connection is established, you can use anyInternet
application wirelessly. The speed of your connection depends
on your service provider, as well as on network coverage and
congestion in your current location. For more information, see
“Connection Speed” on page 4.
Closing a Packet Mode Connection
To terminatea packet mode connection, click
Disconnect
button.