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Sierra Wireless PC3320 Installation Manual

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PC3320 Wireless Network
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Installation Guide

2130361
Rev 1.0

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    PC3320 Wireless Network Card Installation Guide 2130361 Rev 1.0...
  • Page 3: Important Notice

    Important Notice Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the modem are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the modem should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party,...
  • Page 4 QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following United States patents and/or their counterparts in other nations: 4901307 5056109 5101501 5414796 5416797 5490165 5568483 5600754 5657420 Copyright ©2004 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved. 5,682,602 5,748,449 5,845,216 6,169,884 6,191,741 6,199,168 6,643,501 6,516,204 6,561,851 D416,857 D442,170...
  • Page 5 Preface Trademarks ® Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. ® Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. ® InstallShield is a registered trademark and service mark of InstallShield Corpo- ration. Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners. Rev 1.0 Mar.04...
  • Page 6 Installation Guide 2130361...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CDMA 1X services ......... . .8 Additional PC3320 features ........9 Package contents.
  • Page 8 Installation Guide Activation ......... . . 21 Account configuration procedures .
  • Page 9: Introducing The Pc3320 Wireless Network Card

    • System Components Welcome Note: Do not insert the PC3320 card into your PC Card slot prior to installing the software. It is important to install the software and driver in the correct order. For detailed procedures, see page 17.
  • Page 10: Modem

    Manager and allow it to authenticate your account on the network, then launch your Internet browser—you’re online! Modem As a modem, the PC3320 allows you to dial up any other modem (such as a corporate server). Other Short Messaging Service (SMS) is available to exchange brief text messages with other CDMA subscribers.
  • Page 11: Additional Pc3320 Features

    Warranty Card • System components Your PC3320 wireless network card is just one part of a system designed to provide you with a wide range of communication features. Every component of the system is needed to enable these capabilities. Your host computing device...
  • Page 12: The Pc3320 Card Drivers And Enabling Software

    CDMA IS-95 standard where 1X has not yet been imple- mented. The benefits to you are that you can use the PC3320 card in any area that has coverage (assuming there are no account restrictions) and you will be able to take advantage of the fastest possible data transmission speed.
  • Page 13: The Cdma Wireless Network

    Each PC3320 has been provisioned at the factory for use with a particular service provider. This sets the PC3320 card to use particular radio channels and enables services specific for that provider. The process of setting up your account is called activation. Activation involves action by the service provider and configuration of the PC3320.
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  • Page 15: Care And Maintenance Of Your Pc3320 Card

    2: Care and Maintenance of Your PC3320 card As with any electronic device, the PC3320 card must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Follow these guidelines in using and storing the PC3320 card: Do not apply adhesive labels to the PC3320 card. This may cause the •...
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  • Page 17: Getting Started

    17. Account activation and configuration You must have an account with a CDMA service provider to use the PC3320. The process of setting up an account is called activation. If you purchased the PC3320 directly from a service provider, you may already have an account;...
  • Page 18 The ESN (Electronic Serial Number) assigned to your modem during the • manufacturing process. (The ESN is printed on a label on the PC3320 and can be displayed in Mobile Connection Manager.) This number is used to help authenticate your account when you connect for service.
  • Page 19: Installation

    Insert the PC3320 installation CD into your CD-ROM drive and install Mobile Connection Manager. Insert the PC3320 card into the PC Card slot (refer to page 20) to install the PC3320 card drivers. Install the Venturi software from the installation CD (refer to page 19).
  • Page 20: Pc3320 Card Software Installation Procedures

    If you are running Windows XP, a window indicates that the driver files will be copied to your notebook. Click OK and click Continue Anyway on the Software Installation window if it appears. The window may appear more than once; the PC3320 card is a multifunction card.
  • Page 21: Venturiā„¢ Software Installation

    This may damage connector pins. See page 20 for instructions on removing the PC3320 card. Click OK when you are prompted to insert the PC3320 card. Attach the antenna and insert the PC3320 card into your PC Card slot (refer to page 20).
  • Page 22: Card Insertion And Removal

    Inserting the PC3320 card To insert the PC3320 into a notebook: Attach the antenna to the circular gold connector on the end of the PC3320 card. DO NOT FORCE. With the picture label facing up, insert the PC3320 card into the slot.
  • Page 23: Activation

    • Automated Activation Account configuration procedures The final step to making the PC3320 card operational is configuring it to use your CDMA service provider account. The process of activation configures your PC3320 with the required account parameters (phone number, etc.).
  • Page 24: Manual Activation

    Enter the SID (System ID) provided with your package. Click Next. Click Finish on the final window of the wizard. On completion, the PC3320 card is ready for use. The next chapter explains how to use Mobile Connection Manager to manage and monitor your connections.
  • Page 25: Mobile Connection Managerā„¢ Basics

    Customize features and options • Anytime you use the PC3320 card you must run Mobile Connection Manager. Once you make a connection in Mobile Connection Manager, you can launch whatever application you want to use (such as your web browser or e-mail appli- cation).
  • Page 26: Components Of The Mobile Connection Manager Window

    When Mobile Connection Manager is minimized, the Mobile Connection Manager icon in the status area can be used to determine the PC3320 card status. (See page 28.) This icon replaces a taskbar button for Mobile Connection Manager.
  • Page 27: Docking

    button Toggle Full/Compact • Connection Manager window and the compact view: The compact view allows you to see connection status and indicators while using less space on the desktop. You must use full view to make calls, data connections, disconnect, or access Mobile Connection Manager features.
  • Page 28: Connection Status Area

    The In Use indicator shows whether a call is in progress. No icon is displayed when the PC3320 card is idle. Otherwise, one of these icons is displayed: A circuit switched data call is in progress. Meaning...
  • Page 29: Call Status Area

    Where a duration timer is shown, timing begins when the call is initiated—not from the time the call is fully connected. This is a measure of the time the PC3320 has been using the radio channel (a wireless network resource).
  • Page 30: Minimized Icons

    SMS message. Online Help Mobile Connection Manager includes extensive online help to provide operating hints and step-by-step instructions for getting the most from your PC3320 wireless network card. You can access online help in several ways: Press in any window.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Mobile Connection Manager™ Basics Troubleshooting The online help includes descriptions of most common error messages. Look in the table of contents under Troubleshooting. For help with other problems: Contact your service provider. • Rev 1.0 Mar.04...
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  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    This chapter describes the function of the LED, and provides technical product data for the PC3320 wireless network card. LED operation The PC3320 has a single red/green LED on the antenna end of the card. The LED operates as follows: Table 7-1: LED operation...
  • Page 34: Radio Frequency And Electrical Specifications

    Installation Guide Radio frequency and electrical specifications Table 7-2: Radio frequency and electrical specifications Approvals Compliant with: IS-95A, IS-95B, IS-98D, IS-707A, IS707A-1, CDMA Developers Group FCC (ID: N7NACRD555) Industry Canada Voltage +5 Vdc from PCMCIA Slot Current Maximum: 680 mA Typical: Transmitter 200 mW (+23 dBm)
  • Page 35: Glossary

    Appendix A: Glossary One Times Radio Transmission Technology (the "one times" refers to the frequency spectrum) bits per second—The actual data speed over the transmission medium. See also baud. CDMA Code Division Multiple Access—A wideband spread spectrum technique used in digital cellular, personal communications services, and other wireless networks.
  • Page 36 Installation Guide host A computer that uses a modem or a similar device to answer a calling computer. A source or destination in the communication network. A computer that contains data or files to be accessed by client computers. Also known as a server.
  • Page 37 Personal Communications Services—A cellular communication infrastructure that uses a different frequency range than AMPS. Quick Net Connect—A CDMA connection method that reduces call setup time for circuit switched connections to the Internet. roaming A cellular subscriber is in an area where service is obtained from a cellular service provider that is not the subscriber’s provider.
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  • Page 39 27 minimized, 28 in use indicator, 26 indicator area, 27 indicators connection status, 28 SMS messages, 27, 28 inserting the PC3320, 20 installation, 18 Internet, 8, 8 IRQ (interrupt request), 18 IS-95, 10 memory notebooks, 18 minimize button, 24...
  • Page 40 Index PowerSave, 27 pre-activation, 15 Quick 2 Net, 8 removing the PC3320, 20 roaming definition, 11 indicator, 26 signal strength indicator, 26 obtaining optimal, 13 SMS message indicator, 27, 28 software, 10 software installation, 17– 20 system requirements notebooks, 17...