Motorola iM1000 User Manual page 3

iM1000 -Data Modem
Overview
The iDEN Wireless Data Services solution provides you with the capability
of connecting to the Internet and corporate intranets using your laptop
computer (or compatible hand-held computing device) and your iM1000
data modem.
The iM1000 enables packet and circuit-data connections.
• Packet data: A wireless modem connection for accessing the Internet,
sending and receiving e-mail, and transferring small files over the packet
data network using standard IP protocols.
Data is sent in bursts. Packet data transmits packets (blocks) of data at
high speed. After the data is transmitted, you can remain connected
indefinitely yet not be charged for the idle time.
• Circuit data: A wireless modem connection for sending and receiving
faxes over the circuit-switched cellular channel.
Data is sent as a continuous stream through the network to another
modem.
You may use the following information as a fast path to
installation.
To prepare your computer and iM1000 data modem for wireless data use,
the following procedures are necessary.
• Connect the cable.
Connect the modem to the computer via the data cable.
For more information see "Installation Instructions" on page 15.
• Turn on the data modem.
Turn on the modem before you proceed with the installation and
configuration.
• Set up Windows Components.
Use these instructions to verify that Dial-Up Networking and the TCP/IP
protocol are installed on your computer. If not, follow the procedure
provided to install them.
For more information, see "Verifying and Installing Dial-Up
Networking" on page 9 and "Verifying and Installing the TCP/IP
Protocol" on page 12.
• Install the software.
Use the installation software to install the modem configuration data
software.
For more information, see "Installing the Software" on page 16.
• Configure your iM1000 data modem.
Enter settings provided by your iDEN carrier.
For more information, see "Configuring Your MODEM" on page 29.
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