Sierra Wireless Overdrive Pro 3G, User Manual

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40 Using Your Device
If you click an icon or the text, a window opens with additional information, as shown in the following
screenshot.
If you’re logged in, the window may also display configurable settings.
Signal Information
Click the signal strength icon to display the Signal Quality window. The window displays:
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The active network — the network that is currently being used for your data connection. For
example, “3G (EVDO Rev A).”
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3G or 4G status:
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Connection status. For example, “Connected.”
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Tables that show the coverage type, RSSI, and Ec/Io (for 3G) or CINR (for 4G).
RSSI reflects the signal strength of the network.
Ec/Io is a dimensionless ratio of the average power of a channel, typically the pilot channel, to
the total signal power.
Note: A more complete set of configurable settings is available in the
Advanced Settings
window. (See
“Advanced Settings” on page 49.)
No signal
Very weak signal
Excellent signal