Sierra Wireless Compass 597, User Manual

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Introducing the Compass 597 USB modem
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Your host computing device
Your notebook or desktop computer hosts the Compass USB
modem hardware and runs the communication software: your
web browser or e ‐ mail application, and Watcher—the enabling
software for the Compass USB modem.
You may also have other software on your computer that can
be used wirelessly with the Compass USB modem, such as: file
transfer applications (FTP), chat or instant messaging, a VPN
(Virtual Private Network) client, client software for a corporate
server application.
The Compass 597 USB modem
The Compass USB modem provides your computer with a
connection to the CDMA wireless network.
The Compass USB modem fits into a USB slot available on
most notebook and desktop PCs.
Every CDMA network operates on one of three radio
frequency bands. As a dual ‐ band product, the Compass USB
modem operates on two of these bands (see page 36 ),
providing a wide coverage area.
The Compass USB modem drivers and
enabling software
The Compass USB modem drivers and enabling software
(Watcher) monitor and manage your wireless connections.
Your Compass USB modem uses the Sierra Wireless
TRU ‐ Install feature—the drivers and software are installed
when you insert the Compass USB modem into your
computer.
The device driver software enables the Compass USB modem
to work with your computer’s operating system.
Using the Watcher software, you can manage the
Compass USB modem and monitor your connections. For
step ‐ by ‐ step instructions to access features of Watcher, use the
application’s online help .