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Use IP header
Note: The
compression
field should not be
checked unless your service
provider is using this
compression. The AirCard
cannot maintain a connection if
this is enabled but not supported
on the network.
Rev D Dec.03
5.
Enter your profile information as follows:
Profile Name
—enter any name that will help you remember
the purpose/use of this account. This name appears in the
main Watcher window and, if you later create more pro-
files, you can use it to select this profile.
User Name
Password
and
password if assigned by your service provider. (Leave the
fields blank if not assigned.)
APN (Access Point Name)
the service provider gave you, if any. (Leave the field blank
if no APN was provided).
6.
If you want Watcher to automatically establish a GPRS
connection when using this profile and whenever you are
in GPRS coverage, then select
The Advanced Profile window
The Advanced Profile window allows you to specify:
•
An IP address
•
Use of IP header compression
•
A DNS address or addresses
•
Quality of service parameters (depending on your AirCard
configuration)
If your service provider indicated that this information should
be entered in your profile, follow the instructions below.
Otherwise proceed to the section: See "The Default Profile
button" on page 36.
To use the Advanced Profile window:
Advanced
1.
Select the
window displaying the TCP/IP tab.
2.
If your service provider specified an IP address for your
Use static IP address
AirCard, select "
Use dynamic IP address
address. ("
most cases, should be selected.)
3.
If your service provider is using IP header compression,
then select the checkbox(es) for the feature(s) that your
service provider supports.
4.
If your service provider specified a DNS address or
addresses, select the
Primary DNS
enter it in the
was provided, enter it in the
5.
If your service provider specified quality of service param-
eters, enter these on the
Configuring Your Account
—enter your username and/or
— enter the APN (see page 13) that
Auto Connect
button to open the Advanced Profile
", and enter the
" is the default, and, in
DNS
tab. If one address was provided,
field, and if a second address
Secondary DNS
Requested QOS
and
.
field.
Minimum QOS
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