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MINSTREL V ™

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  • Page 1: Welcome To Minstrel V Help Guide

    MINSTREL V ™ Welcome to Minstrel V Help Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Charging the Minstrel ......................7 Features and Requirements ....................8 Minstrel V Features ..........................8 Minstrel V requires the following systems and components during setup and configuration: ....8 FRONT PANEL LIGHTS (LED's) and Controls..............9 Network Coverage Guide ....................11 ABOUT THE INTERNET AND WIRELESS IP NETWORK 12 Wireless IP Network ......................12...
  • Page 3 After you have viewed this information, pressing the <OK> button will return you to the Quick Status screen............................36 ACCESSORIES AND SPECIFICATIONS ......37 Accessories........................38 Specifications of the Minstrel V..................39 Dimensions: ( including the Palm V unit attached ) ..............39 Modem Features:........................39 Built-In Features:.........................39 UPC Codes: ..........................39...

  • Page 4: Minstrel V

    2. The Minstrel V battery is shipped partially charged. It should have enough of a charge to operate your Minstrel V for a number of hours. If necessary connect the AC Adapter to the Minstrel V and charge the Minstrel V for 3 hours.
  • Page 5 Setup Wizard before you are able to use your Minstrel V. 9. You have now successfully configured your Minstrel V and are now ready to run your Internet applications. 10. For normal operation run the Minstrel Modem Manager. You do not have to run the Setup Wizard again unless...

  • Page 6: Overview

    This help guide will assist you to quickly and correctly configure your Minstrel V for use. It will also act as a resource and reference document for you to better understand how your Minstrel V operates.

  • Page 7: Charging The Minstrel

    Lithium-Ion batteries as there are for Nickle Cadmium (NiCad) batteries. You can operate your Minstrel V while it is charging from the included AC Adapter. The fast charger in your Minstrel V is temperature sensitive and should only be charged when the ambient temperature is between 10° Celsius and 40°...

  • Page 8: Features And Requirements

    Retractable antenna LED's to provide feedback on current modem status Configurable application launch button Minstrel V requires the following systems and components during setup and configuration: Palm V series connected organizer Desktop software and HotSync cradle installed on your Desktop PC Modem Manager software (included with your Minstrel V) Wireless IP Network Subscription available from your local cellular carrier in most North American cities.

  • Page 9: Front Panel Lights (Led's) And Controls

    Minstrel Quick Release Button The Minstrel V has a small white button on the left side of the unit. This button activates a mechanical catch that locks the Minstrel V and Palm together. In order to insert or remove the Palm from the Minstrel V cradle you must press and hold down the Quick Release Button before removing or inserting the Palm into the Minstrel V.
  • Page 10 With your other hand gently pull the Palm upward and away from the Minstrel V Release the Quick Release Button. The Palm is now detached from the Minstrel V. See also: Retractable Antenna Adapter Jack Feature Button Power Control...

  • Page 11: Network Coverage Guide

    Network Coverage Guide...

  • Page 12: About The Internet And Wireless Ip Network

    Wireless IP Network The Wireless IP Network is part of the global Internet. You can use your Minstrel V modem to access just about any computer system, database, or information that is connected to the Internet, using the appropriate application software such as an e-mail client, Web Browser, or News Reader.
  • Page 13 This connectivity allows computers to request services from other computers. Examples of these services are the electronic publishing of documents on the World Wide Web or the sending and receiving of e-mail. See Also: Contacting a Wireless IP Network Carrier Network Coverage Guide Minstrel V Configuration...

  • Page 14: Software Installation

    Software Installation Required Components The Minstrel V requires the following systems and components during both setup and configuration: Palm V series connected organizer. Palm V Desktop software and HotSync cradle installed on your Desktop PC. Wireless IP Network Subscription Application Software such as an E-mail Client, Web Browser, etc.

  • Page 15: Installation Assumptions

    Installation Assumptions The following assumptions are made for the successful installation of the software for configuring your Minstrel V You already have a Palm V and have installed the Palm V desktop software on your computer. You already have a Palm V HotSync desktop cradle attached to your computer.

  • Page 16: Installing The Minstrel Modem Manager Software

    Installing the Minstrel Modem Manager Software Prior to installing the Minstrel Modem Manager software, it is recommended that any previous modem manager software versions be deleted from the list of applications on the Palm V. Previous versions of this software can be deleted by the following either one of these two procedures: In Palm OS v3.0, select the <Menu>...

  • Page 17: Electronic Identification Number

    The equipment identifier number is available on the Minstrel V itself or through the Minstrel Modem Manager. You will find the EID printed on a label that is affixed to the back of the Minstrel V. You will find the EID in the Minstrel Modem Manager in various screens.

  • Page 18: Contacting A Wireless Ip Network Carrier

    The network carrier will inform you of all pricing and terms, and obtain any other information they require from you. The network carrier will ask for your Minstrel V's EID number. The network carrier will provide you with an IP address, two DNS addresses, and any other specific instructions to establish service.

  • Page 19: Preconfigured Modem

    If you have purchased a preconfigured Minstrel V you will already have an assigned IP Address. You do not need to run the Setup Wizard to configure your Minstrel V for use. With a preconfigured modem all that you need to do is to run the Modem Manager software from your Palm . This will automatically start your network session and connect you to the Internet.

  • Page 20: Configuration And Setup Wizard

    See Preconfigured. The first time that you run the modem manager with Minstrel V that has not being preconfigured, you will receive a prompt to run the setup wizard. If you do not wish to run the setup wizard press Cancel. You will then need to enter the DNS addresses, carrier information, and IP addresses manually in the Config Screen.

  • Page 21: Network Provider

    Network Provider The second screen of the Setup Wizard will prompt you to enter a Service Provider from a pick list. The pick list represents the major CDPD carriers in North America but the selection of <Other> will allow the user to enter an SPI representing a different carrier.

  • Page 22: Configure Palm Device

    Configure Palm Device The next screen provides a single button <Configure Preferences> to configure the Palm V with the appropriate Network library settings that Novatel Wireless recommends. If you are confident that the current Network preferences are correct, you may bypass the selection of the Palm V configuration and not press the button to configure the Palm V.

  • Page 23: Contact A Provider

    Contact a Provider Once the Network session has been established, you will be presented with a screen showing the current Equipment Identifier number and IP address. You will be prompted to wait until the Service Provider has provided you with an IP address and at least one DNS address before continuing.

  • Page 24: Settings And Confirm Settings

    Press <Next> to continue. The Minstrel Modem Manager will attempt to configure the Palm V and Minstrel V with the settings that you entered. After the completed configuration, the Network session with the Minstrel III will be automatically terminated and you will be placed at a Waiting screen.

  • Page 25: Success

    Success Once you choose to continue from the waiting screen, the Minstrel V will power up and will attempt to register with your Wireless IP Network Service Provider's network. Select <Next> when the Minstrel V has successfully registered. Finally, you will be shown a "Success" screen to indicate that the setup of the Minstrel V has been successfully...

  • Page 26: Maintenance Screens And Menus

    Maintenance Screens and Menus Quick Status Screen The initial screen of the Minstrel Modem Manager displays numerous Minstrel III parameters. These include the detection of a CDPD channel and whether the Minstrel III has successfully registered with the Wireless IP Network Carrier.

  • Page 27: Drop Down Menus

    Drop Down Menus Pressing the <Menu> soft key will provide a series of menus. The following menu options are available to you. Minstrel Menu: Disconnect Shutdown Reconnect Network Prefs(Network Preferences) Setup Wizard Advanced Menu: Config (Configuration) Status (Detailed Status) Terminal Ping Help Menu: Modem Info...

  • Page 28: Minstrel Menu

    Minstrel Menu From this menu you can control your Minstrel V connectivity. The following menu options are available to you. Disconnect Shutdown Reconnect Network Prefs (Network Preferences) Setup Wizard See Also: Setup Wizard...

  • Page 29: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu The following menu options are available to you: Config (Configuration) Status (Detailed Status) Terminal Ping See Also: Configuration Screen Detailed Status Screen Terminal Screen Ping Screen...

  • Page 30: Help Menu

    Help Menu The following menu options are available to you: Modem Info About See Also: Modem Information Screen About Screen...

  • Page 31: Configuration Screen

    Configuration Screen This screen allows you to further refine the operation of your Minstrel V. There are a number of values you can enter or modify. You can also select the default settings as provided by Novatel Wireless Technologies. You can select any of the buttons or triggers, and modify their settings. None of your changes will be saved until the <Save>...

  • Page 32: Detailed Status Screen

    IP Network Carrier will find the information displayed here of importance. This screen only shows information from the Minstrel V, which is updated every three seconds. There are no menus on this screen and no place for user entry. A single button <Done> will return you to the Quick Status screen.

  • Page 33: Terminal Screen

    19200. The screen will show the data that is being received from the Minstrel V. As data is received, it is displayed line by line on the screen display. Scroll bars will automatically appear when the amount of displayed data exceeds the physical size of the Palm V's total display area.

  • Page 34: Ping Screen

    Ping Screen From this screen you can send a PING request to another network device whose network address you already know. This is useful to verify network connectivity. As with other PING applications, you must enter the IP address of the other network device in the IP field and then select the desired payload size.

  • Page 35: Modem Information Screen

    Modem Information Screen This screen displays information about the Minstrel V and the Minstrel Modem Manager software. This information includes such things as version numbers and dates, the EID, firmware, and hardware information. After you have viewed this information, press <OK> button to return to the Quick Status screen.

  • Page 36: About Screen

    About Screen This screen shows the version and date information of the Minstrel Modem Manager. After you have viewed this information, pressing the <OK> button will return you to the Quick Status screen.

  • Page 37: Accessories And Specifications

    Accessories and Specifications...

  • Page 38: Accessories

    Accessories Various accessories are available separately for your Minstrel V Modem. Check with your reseller for ordering information. Extra 110V AC Adapter Minstrel V Cigarette Lighter Adapter...

  • Page 39: Specifications Of The Minstrel V

    Specifications of the Minstrel V Dimensions: ( including the Palm V unit attached ) Length - approximately 126 mm Width - approximately 78 mm Depth - approximately 23 mm Weight - approximately 128 grams, 247 grams with the Palm V Modem Features: CDPD specifications v1.1...

  • Page 40: Cautions And Warnings

    Cautions and Warnings Minimum Safe 20 cm (7.9 inches) Distance for Operation: Antenna Mounting The antenna as supplied by the manufacturer must not be mounted on a location such that any person or persons can come closer than the above-indicated minimum safe distance to the antenna.

  • Page 41: Index

    Index 00.60.D6.02.12.37 ..........................17 1/2/3 min ............................31 128-bit RSA key encryption ......................8 19.2 Kbps...........................8, 39 3Com's Palm V..........................6 7.The Setup Wizard ........................4 8.To ..............................4 A only.............................31 About ........................12, 27, 30, 35, 36 About screen ..........................30 Above-indicated..........................40 AC Adapter ........................4, 7, 8, 38, 39 AC Adapter Jack .........................9 Accessories ..........................38 ACQ'D ............................32...
  • Page 42 Buttons ................. 8, 9, 16, 22, 24, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Bypass .............................22, 24 Waiting ............................24 Cancel ............................4, 20 Carriers ..........................4, 8, 20, 21 Billing Plan ..........................18 CDPD carriers..........................21 Cautions ............................40 CD..............................16 CDPD........................4, 6, 8, 21, 26, 31, 39 CDPD Base Station ........................32 CDPD Base Station Service Provider Network Identifier............32 CDPD carriers..........................21...
  • Page 43 Connection............................16 Connectivity ........................6, 12, 28 Contact ........................4, 6, 18, 23, 40 Provider............................23 Wireless ............................4 Controls .............................9, 28 Current Settings ...........................31 Custom Application........................29 Customer Service ........................29, 32 D 16 Data Flow............................39 Data LED............................9 Data Rate ............................8 Data Transfer ..........................16 Database............................6, 12 Databases ............................6 Defaults............................31, 33 Default Settings.........................29...
  • Page 44 Errors ...........................4, 26, 34 Established ......................4, 18, 22, 23, 33 Extra 110V .............................38 Factory Defaults ...........................31 Fail..............................34 Feature Button ..........................9, 39 Features.............................8, 39 Fiber-Optic ............................12 Fiber-Optic Cable ........................12 Filename ............................16 Firmware..........................30, 35 Flash Fast ............................9 Flash Slow ............................9 FRONT PANEL LIGHTS........................9 GREEN .............................9 Harddrive ............................12 Hardware ..........................30, 35...
  • Page 45 Minstrel Modem Manager software CD ..................16 Minstrel Quick Release Button .....................9 Minstrel V........ 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 17, 20, 24, 25, 28, 31, 32, 33, 35, 38, 39 Minstrel V according ........................6 Minstrel V CD ..........................4 Minstrel V develops........................32...
  • Page 46 Network Settings ..........................29 Network Subscription ......................8, 14 News Reader ..........................12 Next ..........................20, 21, 22, 24 Press &lt ..........................22, 24 Select &lt ...........................20, 21, 25 NiCad ...............................7 Nickle Cadmium..........................7 NiMH Battery Pack..........................4 NiMH Rechargeable Battery ......................8 NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack....................38 Non-preconfigured Minstrel ......................4 North America..........................21 North American..........................8 Novatel Wireless......................1, 22, 31, 32...
  • Page 47 Ping Request ........................29, 34 Ping Screen .........................29, 34 send............................34 PING applications.........................34 PING payload ..........................34 PL ..............................32 POP3 ..............................12 POP3 Server ..........................12 Post Office Protocol Version 3 ....................12 POP3 Server..........................12 Post Office Protocol Version.......................12 Power Control ..........................9 Power LED ...........................9 Power Off..........................28, 31 Power Product ..........................32 Power/Serial State ........................31 PPP..............................39...
  • Page 48 Remove............................9, 16 Palm..............................9 Required Components .........................14 Requirements..........................8 Reseller............................15, 38 Reset ..............................31 Retractable Antenna......................8, 9, 39 RF ..............................39 RSSI ............................26, 32 Save ...........................18, 24, 31 Scan All............................31 Screen Display........................33, 35 Screen provides..........................22 Screen showing ........................23, 36 version ............................36 Screens..........4, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Scroll Bars.............................33 Search............................12, 32 Searching...........................32...
  • Page 49 Depth ............................39 Length ............................39 Weight ............................39 Width ............................39 Specifications v1.1 ........................39 SPI ..............................21 enter ............................21 know ............................21 SPI number............................21 SPI representing ...........................21 SPI/WASI/SPNI ..........................31 SPI ..........................21, 31, 32 SPNI............................31, 32 WASI.............................31, 32 Started ............................4, 16 Status.......................6, 8, 9, 26, 27, 29, 34 Status Screen..........................28 Step 10 .............................4 proceed ............................4...
  • Page 50 Website ............................4, 12 http //www.novatelwireless.com..................6, 8, 14 Web Browser ..........................12 Web Pages..........................12 Web Site .............................14 Wireless ................4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 15, 18, 21, 24, 25, 26, 32 contact ............................4 Wireless Base Station ........................26 Wireless Internet Providers ......................4 Wireless IP ............... 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 15, 18, 21, 24, 25, 26, 32 Wireless IP Network....................6, 8, 12, 15, 31 Wireless IP Network Carrier..................4, 17, 18, 20 Wireless IP network coverage ....................15...

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