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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
Document 2130917. Rev 2 Mar.11
The AirCard ExpressCard drivers and
enabling software
The AirCard ExpressCard drivers and enabling software
(Watcher) monitor and manage your wireless connections.
Your AirCard ExpressCard uses the Sierra Wireless
TRU‐Install™ feature—the drivers and software are installed
when you insert the AirCard ExpressCard into your computer.
The device driver software enables the AirCard ExpressCard
to work with your computer's operating system.
Using the Watcher software, you can manage the AirCard
ExpressCard and monitor your connections. For step‐by‐step
instructions to access features of Watcher, use the application's
online help.
A CDMA service provider account
Companies that operate CDMA networks and provide access
to these networks are called service providers. To use the
AirCard ExpressCard, you must have an account with a
CDMA service provider.
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. There
may be accounts for which you are charged for network usage
by the minute or by the amount of data transmitted.
online
help.
Your account may include a variety of other services such as
SMS messaging.
Each AirCard ExpressCard has been provisioned at the factory
for use with a particular service provider. This sets the
AirCard ExpressCard to use particular radio channels and
enables services specific for that provider.
The process of setting up your account is called activation.
Activation involves action by the service provider and configu‐
ration of the AirCard ExpressCard.
The procedure to configure (activate) your AirCard
ExpressCard is covered in "Activation" on page 21.
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