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Rev D Dec.03
Icons and indicators on the
main Watcher window
These icons are used on the main Watcher window::
Table 7-1: Icons and indicators in Watcher
Icon
Depending on
your AirCard
configuration,
you may not have
this indicator
Watcher™ Basics
Meaning
The Signal Strength indicator uses bars to
show the intensity of the radio signal. The
number of bars increases as signal
strength increases to a maximum of five
bars.
When the antenna and bars are dimmed,
no connection is possible for one of these
reasons:
No antenna is attached
•
You are outside the GSM/GPRS
•
network coverage area
The signal strength is too weak
•
A network or account problem is
•
preventing the AirCard from obtaining
service
A red flashing antenna icon indicates an
antenna problem. If this occurs, try
reorienting the antenna and ensure that
there is nothing on or near the antenna that
could be blocking the signal.
A red thermometer icon indicates
overheating. If this occurs, the AirCard
suspends data transmission until the
temperature drops, then normal operation
is resumed. (This usually takes no more
than 10 seconds.)
The GPRS indicator shows whether GPRS
is available in this area. You can make data
connections only in areas where GPRS is
available.
can make phone calls and receive SMS
messages in areas where there is no
GPRS service, provided you are within the
GSM coverage area.
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