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System components
Your Modem is just one part of a system designed to provide you with a wide
range of communication features. Every component of the system is needed to
enable these capabilities.
Your host computing device
Your notebook or PC hosts the Modem and runs the communication software:
your web browser or email application and Connection Manager—the Modem
enabling software.
You may also have other software on your computer that can be used wirelessly
with the 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 Modem
The Modem provides your computer with a connection to the CDMA wireless
network. Every CDMA network operates on one of three radio frequency bands
(450MHz, 800MHz and 1900MHz). The Modem is available in four configurations:
MV410 single-band 450MHz Modem, MV420 single band 800MHz, MV430
single-band 1900MHz and dual-band 800/1900MHz Modem.
The Modem drivers and enabling software
Required to control, monitor, and manage your wireless connections, this
includes the AxessManager application and USB device driver.
The Modem comes with a CD containing this software:
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AxessManager application that you use to manage the Modem and
monitor your connections
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The USB device driver software that enables the Modem to work with
your computer’s operating system.
The USB driver and application software must be installed before you insert the
Modem for the first time if you choose to connect the Modem with your PC USB
port. AxessManager application is optional: you can install it at anytime or not
installing it altogether. Detailed instructions are provided in the following chapters.
