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Quick Start Welcome to Ricochet! You are about to experience true freedom for the first time. Ricochet sets you free from the office with mobile access to e- mail, the Internet and company networks from anywhere in our coverage areas—without being tied to a phone jack. This means you can work when, where, and how you want to with the information you need, just a few clicks away.
FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unwanted operation.
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Installing the Ricochet Software Exit other programs before starting the Ricochet installer. Make sure your Ricochet modem is not connected to your computer before you begin the software installation. Insert the Ricochet installation CD into your computer. Double-click the My Computer icon.
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Connect the modem to your PC. Turn the modem on. •Plug the modem cable’s connector into the modem. •Plug the free end of the cable into an available USB or serial port in the computer. Fig. 2: Ricochet modem and USB cable...
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Fig. 3: Power switch detail Fig. 4: Modem setup cable type •Select Ricochet Wireless USB modem to use a USB cable. •Select Ricochet Wireless Serial modem to use a serial cable. Click Next to install the Ricochet connection software. Installation should take one to two minutes.
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Installing the Ricochet Software Fig. 5: Final Setup screen On the final setup screen: •Select Yes to restart your computer now. •Select No to restart your computer later. Click Finish to complete the installation.
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Connect the AC adapter to the modem. Plug the adapter into a 110v household power outlet. Fig. 6: Your Ricochet modem and power adapter •The modem battery will charge during use. •When the modem is switched off, the required charging time is about...
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Registering on the Ricochet Network When your modem is turned on, it automatically seeks out the Ricochet net- work . Once the network is found, the modem signals with tones and a green light. To register on the network: Extend the antenna on your modem.
Locate the Connect to Ricochet icon in your Dial-up networking folder. Double-click the icon. Enter your name and Ricochet password in the Connect To dialog box. Click the Connect button in the Connect To dialog box. Fig. 9: Connect To dialog box...
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