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Document 2130917. Rev 2  Mar.11

15

3

3: Installation

•

System requirements

• Installation

•

Inserting the AirCard 

ExpressCard

•

Removing the AirCard 

ExpressCard

This

 

chapter

 

guides

 

you

 

through

 

the

 

steps

 

necessary

 

to

 

install

 

the

 

AirCard

 

ExpressCard

 

on

 

a

 

notebook

 

computer.

The

 

basic

 

steps

 

are:

1.

Insert

 

the

 

AirCard

 

ExpressCard

 

into

 

the

 

ExpressCard

 

slot (

page 18

)

 

to

 

install

 

the

 

AirCard

 

ExpressCard

 

drivers

 

and

 

Watcher

 

software.

2.

If

 

the

 

AirCard

 

ExpressCard

 

has

 

not

 

been

 

pre

‐

activated,

 

use

 

the

 

Activation

 

Wizard

 

to

 

configure

 

the

 

AirCard

 

ExpressCard

 

(as

 

described

 

in

 

“Activation”

 

on

 

page 21).

Before

 

you

 

begin

 

the

 

installation

 

process,

 

ensure

 

your

 

PC

 

is

 

running

 

a

 

supported

 

operating

 

system

 

and

 

meets

 

the

 

hardware

 

requirements

 

described

 

in

 

the

 

next

 

section.

System requirements

The

 

AirCard

 

ExpressCard

 

is

 

supported

 

on

 

notebook

 

PCs

 

running:

•

Windows

 

Vista

•

Windows XP

 

(Home

 

and

 

Professional

 

versions)

 

with

 

Service

 

Pack 2

•

Windows

 

2000

 

with

 

Service

 

Pack

 

4

 

and

 

roll

‐

up

 

1

•

Mac

 

OS

 

X

 

(supported

 

through

 

the

 

Watcher

 

Lite

 

software—

installed

 

when

 

you

 

insert

 

the

 

AirCard

 

ExpressCard

 

into

 

your

 

Mac).

 

For

 

detailed

 

instructions,

 

download

 

the

 

Quick

 

Start

 

Guide

 

from

 

the

 

Support

 

section

 

of

 

www.sierrawireless.com

).

Содержание AirCard 597E

Страница 1: ...AirCard 597E ExpressCard with User Guide 2130917 Rev 2 ...

Страница 2: ...Wireless modem In areas where blasting is in progress Where explosive atmospheres may be present Near medical equipment Near life support equipment or any equipment that may be susceptible to any form 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...

Страница 3: ...S HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY Notwithstanding the foregoing in no event shall Sierra Wireless and 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 the price paid by the...

Страница 4: ... are trademarks of PCMCIA QUALCOMM is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated InstallShield is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corpo ration in the United States of America and or other countries Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners Comments Additional information and updates For up to date product descriptions documentation appli cation notes firmware upgrades t...

Страница 5: ...ard 10 The AirCard ExpressCard drivers and enabling software 11 A CDMA service provider account 11 The CDMA wireless network 12 Getting Started 13 The AirCard 597E software 13 Account activation and configuration 13 Installation 15 System requirements 15 AirCard ExpressCard installation procedures 16 ExpressCard insertion and removal 18 Inserting the AirCard ExpressCard 18 Removing the AirCard Exp...

Страница 6: ...n Top 29 Interpreting icons 29 Connection Status Area 30 Call Status Area 31 Indicator area 32 Minimized icons 32 Online Help 33 Warranty 33 Troubleshooting 33 Using an external antenna 34 Technical Specifications 35 LED operation 35 Radio frequency and electrical specifications 36 Environmental specifications 37 Regulatory Information 39 Important safety compliance information 39 Information pert...

Страница 7: ...g 2 way messaging and high speed mobile data in extended areas compared to wireless local area networks This ExpressCard allows you to do the following subject to feature availability without using a wireline phone or network Connect to the Internet VPN and corporate networks Send and receive large e mail messages on Windows only Send and receive SMS messages Conduct video conferencing Access stre...

Страница 8: ...ou re online Alternatively you can make a high speed data connection without running Watcher simply by launching whatever application you want to use such as your web browser or e mail application Prerequisites you must have previously selected in Watcher Always on for the high speed connection and subject to feature availability Enable NIC for data connections The AirCard ExpressCard also allows ...

Страница 9: ...p data using the earlier CDMA IS 95 specification supports data connections to any dial in service at rates up to 14 4 Kbps QNC Quick Net Connect provides a simplified way to dial into an Internet connection using circuit switched data where 3G 1xEV DO or 1X high speed packet service is not available SMS Short Message Service allows you to send and receive short text messages using the AirCard Exp...

Страница 10: ...re and runs the communication software your web browser or e mail application and Watcher the AirCard ExpressCard enabling software You may also have other software on your computer that can be used wirelessly with the AirCard ExpressCard such as file transfer applications FTP chat or instant messaging a VPN Virtual Private Network client client software for a corporate server application The AirC...

Страница 11: ... you must have an account with a CDMA service provider Note You can use the Lock Code feature to prevent others from using your account should your AirCard ExpressCard be stolen For information on this feature see the online help Each service provider has its own pricing options There may be flat rate accounts which provide you a maximum number of minutes of network usage for a fixed monthly fee T...

Страница 12: ...ut North America and parts of Latin America Asia and New Zealand However each service provider operates a network that covers a limited geographical area within the overall CDMA coverage area Note The fee for service is usually higher when you are roaming connecting to a network other than the one belonging to your service provider Most service providers have roaming agreements with other service ...

Страница 13: ... monitor your connections The driver software that provides the interface between the AirCard ExpressCard and your Windows operating system Detailed instructions for installing the AirCard ExpressCard and its software are provided in Installation on page 15 Account activation and configuration To use the AirCard ExpressCard you must have an account with a CDMA service provider The process of setti...

Страница 14: ...irCard ExpressCard during the manufacturing process The ESN or MEID is printed on a label on the AirCard ExpressCard and can be displayed in Watcher This number is used to help authenticate your account when you connect for service You require from your service provider An activation code that gives you access to configure the account A phone number for your AirCard ExpressCard Additional informat...

Страница 15: ...vation Wizard to configure the AirCard ExpressCard as described in Activation on page 21 Before you begin the installation process ensure your PC is running a supported operating system and meets the hardware requirements described in the next section System requirements The AirCard ExpressCard is supported on notebook PCs running Windows Vista Windows XP Home and Professional versions with Servic...

Страница 16: ...ressCard into the ExpressCard 34 adapter sold separately and insert the AirCard ExpressCard into the PC Card slot 2 If you re running Windows Vista in the AutoPlay window click Sierra Wireless Watcher Installation The Software Installation Wizard should start automati cally 3 In the installation window click Next 4 If the Open With window appears cancel the installation your computer is missing so...

Страница 17: ...rms of the license agreement Use the default settings for the Destination Folder unless you have special requirements and an advanced under standing of PC configuration The Destination Folder dictates where the software is installed Windows detects the AirCard ExpressCard and installs the drivers for it This may take a few minutes Once com pleted the system tray may display the message Your device...

Страница 18: ...d unless the feature has been disabled Watcher launches unless the autolaunch feature has been disabled The AirCard ExpressCard is powered as soon as you insert it Removing the AirCard ExpressCard To remove the AirCard ExpressCard 1 Close Watcher if it is open 2 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray to display the option to stop the card 3 Click the entry for NEC PCI to USB Open...

Страница 19: ...Document 2130917 Rev 2 Mar 11 19 5 Use the ejector to remove the AirCard ExpressCard from the slot Pull the card out of the slot by gripping both sides of the card and pulling the card straight out Correct Incorrect ...

Страница 20: ...Installation 20 2130917 ...

Страница 21: ...se Otherwise you must use the Activation Wizard to activate and 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 guide only Consult the Quick Start Guide and follow the directions on screen and instructions given by your service provider representative ...

Страница 22: ...on Wizard and is printed on the AirCard ExpressCard box and on the label on the back of the AirCard ExpressCard 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 ExpressCard is ready for use The following chapters explain how to use Watcher to manage and monitor y...

Страница 23: ... 2 Mar 11 23 Note If you do not get the Ready to Connect message retry the process If the process continues to fail use manual activation page 22 or contact your service provider At this point your AirCard ExpressCard is ready to use ...

Страница 24: ...AirCard 597E ExpressCard User Guide 24 2130917 ...

Страница 25: ...ing the AirCard ExpressCard Do not apply adhesive labels to the AirCard ExpressCard This may cause the AirCard ExpressCard to become jammed inside the card slot The AirCard ExpressCard should fit easily into your ExpressCard slot Forcing the AirCard ExpressCard into a slot may damage connector pins Protect the card from liquids dust and excessive heat When not installed in your computer store the ...

Страница 26: ...AirCard 597E ExpressCard User Guide 26 2130917 ...

Страница 27: ...nd options Depending on Watcher settings you may be able to connect to the CDMA network without starting Watcher simply by launching whatever application you want to use such as your web browser or e mail application However Watcher and its icon in the system tray won t be available for you to monitor the status of the connection Starting and closing Watcher Depending on your settings in the Optio...

Страница 28: ...side of the window Windows control buttons are in the top right corner Figure 6 1 Watcher window For a detailed description of each option in the menus see the online help Window controls The Minimize button closes the Watcher window but leaves the application running When Watcher is minimized you can use the Watcher icon in the system tray to determine the AirCard ExpressCard status See page 32 T...

Страница 29: ... button is 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 screen Select VIEW Docking Always On Top You can set Watcher to always display in front of other windows This allows you to monitor connection status while using another maximized application suc...

Страница 30: ...able in this area Not displayed if 1xEV DO is available The Roaming Status indicator shows whether you are roaming onto the network of a service provider other than your own When the indicator is off gray you are within the local coverage area of your service provider When the indicator is on solid black you are in a preferred roaming area When the indicator is blinking you are within the coverage...

Страница 31: ...hree minutes To force the AirCard ExpressCard out of PowerSave mode click in the Call Status Area The AirCard ExpressCard performs a channel scan and if no network is detected returns to PowerSave mode A circuit switched data call is in progress A high speed 1X or 1xEV DO packet data connection is dormant the radio channel has been released You can resume data transmission without the need of re e...

Страница 32: ...mple if you have unread SMS messages and then establish a data connection the icon still displays as an unread SMS message Table 6 2 Indicator Area icons Icon Meaning The SMS message indicator shows whether you have unread messages A blinking icon indicates that there are one or more urgent or important unread messages To display the SMS Express window in which the messages are displayed select TO...

Страница 33: ...able of contents an index and search capabilities Warranty To access the warranty PDF file Windows Vista or Windows XP select Start All Programs Sierra Wireless 3G Wireless Module Warranty Windows 2000 select Start Programs Sierra Wireless 3G Wireless Module Warranty Troubleshooting The online help includes descriptions of most common error messages Look in the table of contents under Troubleshoot...

Страница 34: ... Remove the ExpressCard from your computer 2 Remove the rubber cap located on the thick end of the card 3 Holding the antenna cable by the connector end part carefully push the connector part of the cable into the corresponding connector on the AirCard ExpressCard The connector is on the thick end of the AirCard ExpressCard 4 Carefully insert the ExpressCard into your computer s card slot ...

Страница 35: ... in suspend mode which powers down the card Blue not blinking The card has power and is working properly Blue blinking The card s firmware is being updated Do not remove the card Amber blinking The card is searching for service If this LED state persists see the online Help Not In Service Amber not blinking An error has occurred Eject the card page 18 and reinsert it Off No service is available Se...

Страница 36: ...866 IS 878 IS 890 CDMA Development Group FCC ID N7NAC597E Industry Canada ID 2417C AC597E Voltage 3 3 Vdc from ExpressCard slot Current Maximum 1 A Typical data call current talk mode 370 mA 1X 420 mA 1xEV DO Standby 50 mA 1xEV DO IS2000 hybrid mode Transmitter power 200 mW 23 dBm Transmit PCS 1805 to 1870 MHz Cellular 824 to 849 MHz Receive PCS 1715 to 1780 MHz Cellular 868 to 894 MHz Channel spa...

Страница 37: ...ns Operating temperature 30 to 60 C ambient outside PCMCIA enclosure Storage temperature 20 to 85 C Humidity 95 non condensing Vibration 147 m s2 15 G sinusoidal vibration 10 to 2000 Hz 20 minute sweep 12 cycles per axis 3 axes for 36 cycles 12 hours total test time non operating Drop 30 76 2 cm on to vinyl covered concrete ...

Страница 38: ...AirCard 597E ExpressCard User Guide 38 2130917 ...

Страница 39: ...etic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz International Commission on Non Ionising Radiation Protection ICNIRP 1998 Guidelines for limiting exposure to time varying electric magnetic and electromagnetic fields up to 300 GHz FCC ID N7NAC597E CAUTION The AirCard 597E ExpressCard has been tested for compliance with FCC IC RF exposure limits in the laptop computer s configurations with ...

Страница 40: ...eiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesirable operation FCC guidelines stipulate that the antenna shou...

Страница 41: ...al products without additional FCC IC certification if they meet the following conditions Otherwise additional FCC IC approvals must be obtained 1 At least 20 cm separation distance between the antenna and the user s body must be maintained at all times 2 To comply with FCC IC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and human exposure to RF radiation the maximum antenna gain must not exc...

Страница 42: ...97E ExpressCard User Guide 42 2130917 Note If this ExpressCard is intended for use in a portable device you are responsible for separate approval to satisfy the SAR requirements of FCC Part 2 1093 and IC RSS 102 ...

Страница 43: ... bps bits per second The actual data speed over the transmission medium CDMA Code Division Multiple Access A wideband spread spectrum technique used in digital cellular personal communications services and other wireless networks Wide channels 1 25 MHz are obtained through spread spectrum transmis sions thus allowing many active users to share the same channel Each user is assigned a unique digita...

Страница 44: ...ustry consensus the TIA forwards the standard to ANSI for approval IS 95 The standard for CDMA Kbps Kilobits per second Actually 1000 not 1024 as used in computer memory size measurements of kilobytes LAN Local Area Network LED Light Emitting Diode A semiconductor diode that emits visible or infrared light MEID Mobile Equipment Identifier The unique second generation serial number assigned to the ...

Страница 45: ...acters depending on the service provider system tray Usually located in the lower right corner of your screen TIA Telecommunications Industry Association A standards setting trade organization whose members provide communications and information technology products systems distribution services and professional services in the United States and around the world Consult www tiaonline org VPN Virtua...

Страница 46: ...AirCard 597E ExpressCard User Guide 46 2130917 ...

Страница 47: ...1 circuit switched data description 9 call indicator 31 close button 29 compact view 29 connection status indicator 32 connection status area 30 coverage 12 CSD description 9 indicator 31 D data circuit switched call indicator 31 circuit switched description 9 dial up call indicator 31 dial up description 9 high speed 8 QNC 9 dial up data description 9 call indicator 31 disk space required 16 dock...

Страница 48: ...1 online Help 33 operating hints 33 operating systems supported 15 P packet data high speed 8 PowerSave 31 pre activation 13 Q QNC 9 Quick Net Connect QNC 9 R regulatory information 39 removing the AirCard 18 requirements system 15 roaming definition 12 indicator 30 S service indicator 32 signal strength indicator CDMA network 30 SMS message indicator 32 32 software overview 11 installation 15 19 ...

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