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Model AP Broadband Modem
User Guide – Draft Version 3
June 29, 2001
[ I P Wi r e l e s s ] B r o a d b a n d M o d e m U s e r G u i d e – D r a f t v . 3
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  • Page 1 Model AP Broadband Modem User Guide – Draft Version 3 June 29, 2001 [ I P Wi r e l e s s ] B r o a d b a n d M o d e m U s e r G u i d e – D r a f t v . 3...
  • Page 2 Information in this document and the products described are subject to change without notice. © 2000-2001 [IPWireless], Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction, alteration, or distribution in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of [IPW ireless] Inc., is strictly forbidden.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Other Informational Material .........................11 Key Areas on Your [IPWireless] Broadband Modem..................13 Chapter 3 – Installation and Registration ............15 Support the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem Using the Stand..............15 Connect the AC Power Adapter ........................15 Find the Best Radio Signal ..........................16 Install the [IPWireless] PC Software......................17...
  • Page 4 ..........29 IRELESS ROADBAND ODEM SPEED IS NOT FAST ENOUGH There are several conditions that can result in slower access speed that are not related to your [IPWireless] Broadband Modem’s performance: ..............29 “C ” EGISTRATION FAILS BECAUSE THE DOES NOT ACCEPT OOKIES ..........30...
  • Page 5 [ I P Wi r e l e s s ] B r o a d b a n d M o d e m U s e r G u i d e – D r a f t v . 3...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    [IPWireless] Broadband Modem. The design of the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem is based on the standards of the latest third generation cellular communication technology, commonly known as 3G technology. The [IPWireless] Broadband Modem doesn’t require an outdoor antenna, telephone jack, or additional home or office wiring.
  • Page 7 Mail: [IPWireless] Technical Support [ I P Wi r e l e s s ] B r o a d b a n d M o d e m U s e r G u i d e – D r a f t v . 3...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 - Safety And Care Instructions

    Chapter 1 – Safety and Care Instructions Before using your [IPWireless] Broadband Modem for the first time, please read and follow all warnings, safety, care, cleaning, and operating instructions on the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem label and in this guide. These guidelines will help protect your [IPWireless] Broadband Modem from potential damage and ensure your personal safety.

  • Page 9: Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals

    Before using the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem near a pacemaker or similar device, consult a physician or the device manufacturer for more information. In any event, do not use the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem within 6" (20 cm) of a pacemaker or similar device.
  • Page 10 [ I P Wi r e l e s s ] B r o a d b a n d M o d e m U s e r G u i d e – D r a f t v . 3...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

    • A minimum of 10 Mbytes of available disk space on your hard drive Package Contents In addition to this User Guide, the following items are included in the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem package: Computer Interface Cable A USB computer interface cable is included with your [IPWireless] Broadband Modem.
  • Page 12 [ I P Wi r e l e s s ] B r o a d b a n d M o d e m U s e r G u i d e – D r a f t v . 3...

  • Page 13: Key Areas On Your [Ipwireless] Broadband Modem

    (2 Ovals) ! Battery Indicator (6 Bars) The six battery bars at the top of the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem display indicate the charge level. When the battery is fully charged, all six bars will be fully illuminated. Each bar represents a sixth of the charge available. The bar indicating the highest charge is on the far right, and the bar indicating the lowest charge is on the far left.
  • Page 14 Place the antenna in the vertical position (as shown in Figure 1) when the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem is in use, and in the down position (adjacent to the body of the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem) when not in use.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 - Installation And Registration

    1. Insert your index finger into the slot at the top of the battery cover. 2. Gently pull the stand toward you until it locks in position. See Figure 2 below. 3. Set the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem on a flat surface, such as a desk or windowsill, but avoid direct sunlight. Figure 2 Connect the AC Power Adapter 1.

  • Page 16: Find The Best Radio Signal

    -- this is normal. A momentary press of the power button will restore the brightness of the display. 4. The [IPWireless] Broadband Modem will ‘search’ for a base station, in a manner similar to a cellular phone. When the modem is searching, the four outside spirals in the center of the display will illuminate in a clockwise direction.

  • Page 17: Install The [Ipwireless] Pc Software

    4. If only one or two signal strength indicators illuminate, refer to the troubleshooting section in Appendix A. You are now ready to install the [IPWireless] PC Software. Note: Install the [IPWireless] PC Software before connecting the Computer Interface Cable.
  • Page 18 Please be sure that you have a minimum of 10 Mbytes of available disk space on your hard drive before you begin the installation. The [IPWireless] PC Software employs an InstallShield Wizard that will guide you through the installation process. This User Guide describes each screen briefly and depicts the actual screens when you can make a choice of applications to install.
  • Page 19 5. Select the Software to Install - If you do not have Internet browser software installed on your computer or you wish to upgrade to the version provided with the [IPWireless] PC software, select either Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or Netscape Navigator 4.75 on the installation screen shown below.
  • Page 20 Figure 6 9. Select a Program Folder - The [IPWireless] PC Software and the other items you selected will install on your computer in the program folder you selected previously. A shortcut icon labeled Connect to the Internet also installs on your desktop for quick access to the Internet.

  • Page 21: Copying The Modem Driver Files

    Copying the Modem Driver Files The installation will now copy the necessary modem driver files to your computer, so that your PC will detect the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem when you install the computer interface cable. A number of information boxes will display, indicating the progress of the modem driver installation.

  • Page 22: Rs-232 Serial Cable Connection

    Figure 7 RS-232 Serial Cable Connection If you are connecting via an RS-232 Serial Cable, you will add a New Modem Entry and associate it with the serial cable PC COM port. All necessary PC driver files are provided on the CD. 1.
  • Page 23 Figure 8 4. Click on the Add button to add the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem. 5. The Configure the Modem screen will display and guide you through the process. See Figure 9 below. For more information, click on ‘View the Driver Installation Help’.

  • Page 24: Connect The Rs-232 Serial Cable

    2. The Internet browser that you selected previously will launch and display the New Customer Registration web page on the [IPWireless] Registration web site. Note: If a connection cannot be made, the [IPWireless] PC Software will timeout and display a message indicating that the connection failed. If this happens, see the Troubleshooting Tips in Appendix A.
  • Page 25 6. Registration: Select Username & Password - Select your Service Level. Click the down arrow on the service level field to make your choice. Information about Service Levels can be found on the [IPWireless] web site: www.ipwireless.com 7. Type in a User Name and Password for your account.

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 - Connect To The Internet

    Chapter 3 – Connect to the Internet The [IPWireless] PC Software is used in conjunction with your [IPWireless] Broadband Modem to access and connect to the ISP network and the Internet. Once the software is running you can connect to the Internet or download software upgrades for your [IPWireless] Broadband Modem and [IPWireless] PC Software from the [IPWireless] web site.

  • Page 27: Establish Connection To The Internet

    You must establish connection before launching your browser or your PC will use any existing modem that might be installed on your computer instead of the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem. [Note: This process is under revision and will be simplified with the 3.1 release targeted for the end of August 2001]...

  • Page 28: Appendix A - Troubleshooting Tips

    [IPWireless] Broadband Modem may create an unsafe condition. If your trouble is not listed in this section, call [IPWireless] Technical Support at [1- 800 - xxx-xxxx]. The technical support representative will ask for your name, your location, your phone number, the serial number located on the back of the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem, and any error messages that may have displayed.

  • Page 29: Only One Or Two Signal Strength Rings Are Illuminated

    2. If this is the first time you have tried to use the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem and you do not see any signal strength rings illuminated, try repositioning the modem to see if the center ring (or dot) signal strength indicator appears.

  • Page 30: Registration Fails Because The Pc Does Not Accept "Cookies

    When you register with the ISP, you provide a username and password that the [IPWireless] network uses to identify you when you connect. For your convenience, these attributes are stored within the PC so that you do not need to enter them manually.
  • Page 31 2. Check that the modem power button is on. 3. If the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem still does not respond, try restarting the PC and then restart the [IPWireless] PC Software application. Occasionally, the PC COM port that the [IPWireless] PC Software and the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem are using can become “locked up”...

  • Page 32: Appendix B - Battery Information

    USB connection or the AC Adapter. The six battery bars at the top of the [IPWireless] Broadband Modem display indicate the charge level. When the battery is fully charged, all six bars will be fully illuminated. Each bar represents a sixth of the charge available.

  • Page 33: Appendix C - Frequently Asked Questions

    Appendix C – Frequently Asked Questions Q. H OW DO CHANGE MY PASSWORD A. Call [IPWireless] Customer Service. Q. H OW DO CHANGE MY ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER A. Call [IPWireless] Customer Service. Q. W HERE CAN FIND A COVERAGE MAP A.
  • Page 34 TO DOWNLOAD Q. A RE ANY ODEM ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE A. A [IPW CCESS THE IRELESS WEB SITE AT WWW IPWIRELESS COM TO VIEW AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Q. H OW DO INSTALL MY ODEM ON A DIFFERENT COMPUTER A. I ONE PC...

  • Page 35: Appendix D - [Technical Specifications]

    Appendix D – [Technical Specifications] Physical Height (antenna down) ....... 150 mm (5.91 inches) Width..........130 mm (5.122 inches) Depth ..........30 mm (1.182 inches) Weight ......... 250 grams (8.825 ounces) Indicators Signal (5 rings)..............Power.................. Online ................. Battery……………………………………………………………….. Transmit ................Receive ................
  • Page 36 Length: ........65 mm ( 2.56 inches) Width: ..........20 mm (.81 inches) Depth: ..........5 mm (.198 inches) www.[ipwireless].com San Bruno, CA, USA Part No. [IPW-0029] [June 2001] [ I P Wi r e l e s s ] B r o a d b a n d M o d e m U s e r G u i d e – D r a f t v . 3...

  • Page 37: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Your [IPWireless] Broadband Modem may cause TV or radio interference (e.g., when using the modem in close proximity to a TV or radio receiver). The FCC/Industry Canada can require you to stop using the modem if such interference cannot be eliminated. If...

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