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Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. When operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems. Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. The Sierra Wireless modem may be used at this time. The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operatorʹs control and operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces, operating such ...
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1: Introducing the AirCard® 555 Wireless Network Card • Welcome • Feature summary • Package contents Welcome • System components The Sierra Wireless AirCard 555 wireless network card is a Note: Do not insert the AirCard dual‐band wireless PC Card for cellular and North American into your PC Card slot prior to PCS networks. It enhances the functionality of your mobile installing the software. It is computing devices by adding wireless data, voice, and 2‐way ...
Installation Guide Network card On notebook PCs, during high‐speed packet connections, the AirCard is a true network card, functioning just like the network cards familiar to most corporate computer users. Once installed and configured, the AirCard can connect to the CDMA network automatically. You just insert the AirCard, allow Watcher to autolaunch and authenticate your account on the network, then launch your Internet browser—you’re online! Modem As a modem, the AirCard allows you to dial up any other modem (such as a corporate server), or send and receive faxes. Phone You can connect a headset (sold separately) to the AirCard and use it as a phone. Make and receive calls using digital voice quality, and have the security of emergency 911 access. Short Messaging Service (SMS) is also available to exchange brief text messages with other CDMA subscribers. CDMA 1X services The AirCard operates over a type of wireless network called CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access). CDMA 1X technology provides a variety of connectivity features, depending on your service provider and account: • High‐speed packet data, sometimes known as 1X, supports Internet connections with data rates up to 153.6 kbps (downlink from the network) and 76.8 kbps (uplink to the network). Actual speed depends on the network conditions. With this type of connection, the AirCard functions as a network card.
Introducing the AirCard® 555 Wireless Network Card through the Internet, or access other Internet services (such as e‐mail). The connection is “active” in a 1X connection when data transmission is occurring. If data transmission stops for a period of time (determined by the network), the connec‐ tion becomes “dormant”. You can place and receive voice calls while the data connection is dormant but not when it is active. • Circuit switched (dial‐up) data, using the earlier CDMA Note: You may increase your IS‐95 specification, supports data connections to any dial‐ data transmission speed by in service at rates up to 14.4 kbps. Circuit switched data using compression software. capability also supports G3 facsimile (Fax Class 2.0), see Contact your service provider for “Fax Configuration” on page 51. details.
Your notebook or handheld hosts the AirCard hardware and runs the communication software: your web browser and e‐mail application, and Watcher—the AirCard enabling software. You may also have other software on your computer that can be used wirelessly with the AirCard, such as: file transfer applications (FTP), chat or instant messaging, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) client, client software for a corporate server application, or a fax application. The AirCard 555 wireless network card Along with the antenna, this equips your computer with a Note: You may also acquire an radio modem and phone. optional headset to use voice services. The AirCard fits into a standard Type II PC Card slot available on most notebook and Handheld PCs, and on Pocket PCs with a PC Card jacket accessory. 2130163...
Introducing the AirCard® 555 Wireless Network Card Every CDMA network operates on one of three radio frequency bands. As a dual‐band product, the AirCard operates on two of these bands (see page 56), providing a wide coverage area. The AirCard provides all the advantages of 1X where it is available while allowing you to use the older CDMA IS‐95 standard where 1X has not yet been implemented. The benefits to you are that you can use the AirCard 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 trans‐ mission speed. The AirCard drivers and enabling software Required to control, monitor, and manage your wireless connections, this includes the Sierra Wireless Watcher™ appli‐ cation, and on notebook computers, the Network Adapter Manager for selecting your network connection card. The device drivers are the software that enables the AirCard to work with your computer’s operating system. The AirCard comes with a CD containing this software: • Watcher application that you use to manage the AirCard and monitor your connections. Use the application’s online help for step‐by‐step instructions to access features of Watcher. • Network Adapter Manager application (for notebook PCs only) that allows you to switch between the AirCard and other network cards. This application also handles the ...
Installation Guide Each service provider has its own pricing options. There may Note: You can use the Lock be flat rate accounts, which provide you a maximum number Code feature to prevent others of minutes of network usage for a fixed monthly fee. There from using your account should may be accounts for which you are charged for network usage your AirCard be stolen. For infor- by the minute or by the amount of data transmitted. mation on this feature, see the online help. Your account may include a variety of other services such as SMS messaging and voice mail. Each AirCard has been provisioned at the factory for use with a particular service provider. This sets the AirCard to use ...
2: Getting Started • The AirCard 555 software • Account activation and Before you can begin using the AirCard, you must: configuration Install the AirCard enabling software and driver. Activate an account and configure the AirCard to use your account (unless the AirCard has been pre‐activated). This section provides an overview of this process. The AirCard 555 software The AirCard comes with this software: • Watcher™ application that you use to manage the AirCard and monitor your connections • Network Adapter Manager application that allows you to switch between the AirCard and other network cards (for notebook PCs only) • The driver software that provides the interface between the AirCard and your Windows operating system The Watcher software (and on notebook PCs, the Network Adapter Manager) should be installed before you insert the AirCard for the first time. Detailed instructions are provided in “Installation on Notebook PCs” on page 17 and “Installation on Devices Running Windows CE” on page 29. Account activation and configuration You must have an account with a CDMA service provider to ...
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Installation Guide Configuring the AirCard involves setting the phone number assigned by your service provider and may involve entering other network parameters and settings such as a user name and password to access services. Your service provider needs to know: • The billing information to use to collect payment for your network usage. • The ESN (Electronic Serial Number) assigned to your modem during the manufacturing process. (The ESN is printed on a label on the AirCard and can be displayed in Watcher.) This number is used to help authenticate your account when you connect for service. You require from your service provider: • An activation code that gives you access to configure the account. • A phone number for your AirCard. • Additional information specific to your service provider such as: · A user ID (username) and password to authenticate your network connection. · A SID (System IDentifier) that identifies your home network area and is used in conjunction with your phone number to determine if you are “home” or “roaming”. 2130163...
3: Installation on Notebook PCs • System requirements • Installation on Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000 and XP • Installation on Windows NT • Inserting the AirCard • Removing the AirCard This chapter guides you through the steps necessary to install the AirCard on a notebook PC. Note: Do not insert the AirCard into your PC Card slot before installing the software.
Installation Guide Subject to feature availability, the AirCard software supports Outlook integration, allowing you to read and send SMS messages from Outlook, and phone people in your Outlook Contacts. To use Outlook integration, you require: • Windows 2000 or XP, and • Outlook 2000 or newer (Outlook Express is not supported). On Windows 2000 and XP, the AirCard software also allows you to monitor connections with a WiFi network adapter. To install the AirCard, you require these system resources: Table 3-1: System Resource Requirements Card Slots 1 Type II PCMCIA (PC Card) Slot Communications Ports 1 Available Disk Drive CD-ROM (for installation only) I/O Resources 1 IRQ, 40 bytes I/O Space Memory 10 MB Disk Space...
Installation on Notebook PCs Operating System Page page 20 98 / 98SE page 20 page 22 95 OSR2 page 19 Windows 95 installation Preinstallation procedures Note: Windows system files may be required to complete installation of the AirCard 555 driver. These files are located on the Windows CD and may be stored on your hard drive in .CAB files.
Installation Guide · If TCP/IP is not listed, continue with step 4 of this process. Add... Select Component Type Click the button to open the window. Protocol Select in the component type list and click the Add... Select Network Protocol button to open the window. Microsoft Manufacturers TCP/IP Select under and under Network Protocols , then click the button. Network Verify that a listing for TCP/IP appears in the window and then click the button to close the window. If you are prompted that your network is not complete, make the selections appropriate to your network configu‐ ration. If you are prompted for the Windows CD, either insert the ...
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Installation on Notebook PCs http://support.installshield.com/kb/files/Q108312/ ikernelupdate.exe. c) Install the file on your computer, then rerun the software installation. Next Back Use the and buttons to navigate through the wizard noting the following: · To proceed with the installation, you must click to indicate your acceptance of the terms of the license agreement. Destination Location · Use the default settings for the and Program Folder unless you have special requirements and an advanced understanding of PC configuration. (The Destination Location dictates where the software is installed. The Program Folder dictates the name assigned to the software in Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel.) Finish · Click to close the last screen of the wizard. If you are running Windows XP, a window indicates that the driver files will be copied to your notebook. Click Continue Anyway and click ...
Installation Guide Proceed to configure the AirCard to use your account (if it was not pre‐activated). See “Activation” on page 35. Windows NT installation procedures To install Watcher and the Network Adapter Manager: Note: Users of Windows NT must be logged in with adminis- If the installation CD is not already in your CD‐ROM trative privileges to install the drive, insert it. The CD should autostart and display a AirCard software. menu. Start > Run If the CD does not autostart, select and enter d:\launch.exe where is the drive letter of your CD‐ROM drive. notebook installation From the CD startup window, select ...
Installation on Notebook PCs Windows NT driver installation Since Windows NT does not have the “Plug and Play” feature included in other Windows operating systems, installing the AirCard driver requires more steps. Installation involves: • Verifying that your PC Card slots are enabled (page • Checking whether Networking is installed (page • Installing the network card driver (procedures depend on whether or not Networking is already installed) (page 25 and page • Installing the modem driver (page • Verifying that RAS (Remote Access Service) is installed (page Note: You must reinstall the Windows NT Service Pack after you install the AirCard driver. Ensure you have your Service Pack CD before you begin.
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CD to your hard drive, enter the path to the driver and Select OEM Option click to open the window. If you are installing the driver from the AirCard installa‐ d:\Drivers\WinNT tion CD, enter where is the drive letter Select for your CD‐ROM drive and click to open the OEM Option window. Sierra Wireless AirCard 555 If is highlighted, click . The Network Sierra Wireless AirCard 555 should appear in the Setup Wizard Network Adapters under . Otherwise click Cancel and repeat the previous two steps. Next Click to display a list of network protocols. TCP/IP Protocol Ensure ...
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If you have copied the driver from the AirCard CD to your hard drive, enter the path to the driver and click to Select OEM Option open the window. If you are installing the driver from the AirCard CD, enter d:\Drivers\WinNT where is the drive letter for your CD‐ Select OEM Option ROM drive and click to open the win‐ dow. Sierra Wireless AirCard 555 If is highlighted, click . The Network Sierra Wireless AirCard 555 should appear under Adapters Network Setup Wizard in the . Otherwise, click Cancel and repeat the previous two steps. Rev 4 Mar.11...
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Don’t detect my modem, I will select it from a list Select and click Next Have Disk Select the button. d:\Drivers\WinNT\mdmac555 Enter where is the drive letter Open for your CD‐ROM drive and click Click Sierra Wireless AirCard 555 Modem Verify that is displayed Next and click Selected Ports Select the radio button and select the same communications port you selected when you installed the Next network card driver. Click Finish Click If you are prompted that Dial‐Up Networking needs to be ...
window. Remote Access Service Select and click Windows NT Setup If the window appears, either insert the Windows NT CD and enter your CD‐ROM drive letter, or Continue enter the path to the .CAB files. Click COMx - Sierra Wireless AirCard 555… Select (where is the number of the COM Port you assigned to the AirCard 555) from the drop‐down menu and click Sierra Wireless AirCard 555… Verify that is displayed in the Remote Access Setup Continue window and click ...
Windows NT, you must turn off Close Watcher if it is open. your PC whenever you insert or Click the PC Card icon in the system tray to display the eject a PC Card. option to stop the card. Stop Sierra Wireless AirCard 555 PC Card Parent Click “ ” Safely remove Sierra (Windows 95, 98, 2000, or Me) or “ Wireless AirCard 555 PC Card Parent ” (Windows XP).
4: Installation on Devices Running Windows CE • System requirements • Software installation • Card insertion This chapter provides installation instructions for users of computers running the Windows CE operating system. The removal AirCard runs on Handheld, Pocket, and Tablet PCs running Windows CE 3.x and CE .NET ( CE .NET is sometimes called “CE 4.x”). Note: Do not insert the AirCard into your PC Card slot before installing the software. Before installing the AirCard software on your CE device, ...
Installation Guide To install the AirCard, your CE device must have these resources: Table 4-1: CE Device Resource Requirements Card Slots 1 Type II PCMCIA (PC Card) Slot (An accessory pack on Pocket PCs) Memory 900 kB Determining your version of Windows CE Pocket PC users: If you do not know what version of Windows CE you are using, on the device: Start > Settings Select ...
Installation on Devices Running Windows CE Software installation There are two methods of installing and downloading the software using ActiveSync. You can either: • Connect the host and the CE device before you install the software to the host. (In this case, you are prompted to initiate the download as soon as the software installation is complete.) • Install the software to the host and then connect the host Note: Do not insert the AirCard and the CE device, as described here. into the CE device before downloading the software. This process installs Watcher and the AirCard drivers. Installing the software on the host If the AirCard installation CD is not in your CD‐ROM drive, insert it. The CD should auto‐start and display a ...
Installation Guide Downloading the software to the CE device Connect the CE device to the host in one of these ways: · Connect the CE device and the host PC, using the serial or USB cable provided with your CE device, or · Place your CE device in its cradle and connect the cradle to the host PC using the serial or USB cable provided with your CE device, or · Align the infrared port on your CE device with the infrared port on your host PC ActiveSync should launch automatically when the host Note: If you are unable to and CE device are connected. establish a connection, launch ActiveSync from the Start menu If you are prompted to indicate whether you want to set and use the online help in Next up a partnership, click ...
Installation on Devices Running Windows CE Inserting the AirCard into a Pocket PC The Pocket PC operating system doesn’t allow two network Note: If you also use the devices to be simultaneously inserted into PC Card slots. If AirCard 300 with your computer, you are using a PCMCIA jacket that has two slots, ensure the eject the AirCard 300 before you second slot does not contain another network interface card use the AirCard 555. when you use the AirCard. To insert the AirCard into a Pocket PC: If the PCMCIA jacket accessory is not already attached, ...
Installation Guide Removing the AirCard Ejecting the AirCard on a Pocket PC To remove the AirCard from your Pocket PC: Start > Settings > System tab > Stop Watcher by selecting Memory > Running Programs . In the “Running Program Watcher Stop List”, select “ ”, then tap Push the PC Card eject button on the Pocket PC to eject the card. Grasp the AirCard and remove it from the slot. Ejecting the AirCard on a Handheld or Tablet PC To remove the AirCard from your Handheld PC or Tablet PC: Close Watcher.
Activation Wizard The Activation Wizard walks you through the process of configuring an account. The process and options vary based on the service provider. The wizard supports Voice‐Assisted or Automated Activation in addition to Manual Activation where the service provider supports them. This section is a guide only. Consult the Quick Start Guide, and follow the directions on screen and instructions given by your service provider representative. To activate an account and configure your AirCard for use: Attach the antenna and insert the AirCard into your PC Card slot (for notebooks, refer to “Inserting the AirCard” on page 27; for CE devices, refer to “Inserting the AirCard into a Pocket PC” on page 33 or “Inserting the AirCard into a Handheld or Tablet PC” on page 33). Watcher should start automatically. If it does not, start Watcher by selecting: Notebooks: Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless > AirCard 555 > AirCard 555 Watcher Rev 4 Mar.11...
Installation Guide Handhelds: Start > Programs > AirCard 555 Watcher Watcher should detect that the AirCard has not been activated and automatically start the Activation Wizard. If it does not start the wizard, in Watcher select: · Notebooks, Handheld PCs, and CE .NET devices: TOOLS > Activation Wizard Admin > Activation Wizard · Pocket PCs: The wizard presents a selection window, offering the activation methods supported by your service provider: · Manual Activation involves phoning a service provider, exchanging information, and entering your account information into the appropriate fields in the wizard. (You require a phone, other than your AirCard, to use this method.) · Voice Assisted or Automated Activation involves the AirCard placing a call to a special number at the service provider. Much of the process is automated, but you may require a headset (or TTY). Follow onscreen ...
Activation Voice-assisted and automated activation To use Voice‐assisted or automated activation: If prompted to, connect an approved headset to the AirCard, and put the headset on. Voice-Assisted Activation Automated Activation Select the or Next radio button and click The wizard advises that it will make a network connection, dialing the displayed number. Leave the number unchanged unless told by a technical service represen‐ Next tative to enter a different value. Click Follow any instructions or prompts provided to activate the card. Watcher displays the activation progress in the call status area. When the process is complete you should see the message “Ready to Connect” . At this point your AirCard is ready to use. The next chapters explain how to use Watcher to manage and monitor your connections. Note: If you do not get the “Ready to Connect” message, retry the process.
6: Care and Maintenance of Your AirCard As with any electronic device, the AirCard must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Follow these guidelines in using and storing the AirCard: • Do not apply adhesive labels to the AirCard. This may cause the AirCard to become jammed inside the card slot. • Optimal signal strength is usually obtained when the antenna is perpendicular to the modem. The antenna should bend easily at the hinge. Do not forcefully bend the antenna. • When storing or transporting your PC in a case (such as a notebook case), remove the AirCard antenna and store it in a compartment where it cannot be crushed or broken. • The AirCard should fit easily into your PC Card slot. Forcing the AirCard into a slot may damage connector pins. • Protect the card from liquids, dust, and excessive heat. • When not installed in your computer, store the AirCard in a safe place. Rev 4 Mar.11...
7: Watcher™ Basics • Starting and Closing Watcher • Components of the Watcher Window • Interpreting Icons • Online Help • Troubleshooting Watcher is the application that allows you to manage and monitor the connection between the AirCard and the CDMA network. You use Watcher to: • Determine your signal strength, roaming status, 1X high‐ speed data availability, and other network connection parameters • Initiate voice and data calls • View call statistics • Receive and send SMS messages • Customize features and options You can also use Watcher to manage and monitor connections with a WiFi network adapter. Without running Watcher, you can make a high‐speed data connection simply by inserting the AirCard , and then you ...
Installation Guide Starting and closing Watcher Notebooks Depending on your settings in the Options window, Watcher launches automatically anytime you insert the AirCard. You can also launch Watcher by: • Double‐clicking the Watcher icon on your desktop Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless > AirCard 555 > • Selecting AirCard 555 Watcher The standard Windows control buttons in the upper right corner of the window are used to minimize or close Watcher. When minimized, Watcher does not appear as a taskbar button. Instead, an icon is shown in the system tray, usually at the right end of the taskbar. (See “Minimized Icons” on page 49.) Pocket PCs To start Watcher on Pocket PCs: Start > Programs >...
Watcher™ Basics Components of the Watcher window The window has three areas that display messages and icons: the Connection Status Area, Call Status Area, and Indicator Area. Subject to feature availability, there are several tabs: VOICE • , with a dial pad for making calls DATA • , allowing you to connect and disconnect Internet and dial‐up data services. WIFI • , allowing you to manage and monitor connec‐ tions with a WiFi device. The tabs are along the top right (or along the bottom on Pocket PCs). A menu bar is located on the upper left side of the window (or along the bottom of the screen on Pocket PCs). Windows control buttons are in the top right corner. Toggle Full/Compact Button Menu Bar Minimize Button Close Button Data/Voice Connection Status Area Control Tabs Call Status Area Connection Manager Indicator Area Button Figure 7-1: Watcher data tab with all icons lit (Notebooks, Handheld PCs, and CE .NET devices)
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Installation Guide Volume Mute Phone Book Send Clear Scratch Pad Button Figure 7-2: Watcher voice tab with all icons lit (Notebooks, Handheld PCs, and CE .NET devices) Hotspot signal strength Connect/ Create profile disconnect Figure 7-3: Watcher WiFi tab with all icons lit (Notebooks) Connection Status Area Call Status Area Indicator Area...
Watcher™ Basics Window controls Minimize • The button closes the Watcher window but leaves the application running. When Watcher is minimized, the Watcher icon in the system tray can be used to determine the AirCard status. (See page 49.) This icon replaces a taskbar button for Watcher. Once minimized, you can redisplay the Watcher window by selecting the Watcher icon in the system tray. You can also restore the window by double‐clicking the desktop shortcut or launching Watcher from the Start menu. Toggle Full/Compact • The button is used to switch between the full Watcher window and the compact view: The compact view allows you to see connection status and indicators while using less space on the desktop. To make calls, data connections, disconnect, or access Watcher features, you must use full view. To return to full view, select the view toggle button in the top right. Close • The button is used to exit Watcher (or hide the screen on Pocket PCs). Docking You can set the Watcher window to “jump” to the edge of your screen when you move the window close to an edge. This lets you easily position Watcher in a corner of the screen. VIEW > Docking •...
Installation Guide Connection Status Area Note: Optimal signal strength is obtained when the antenna is The Connection Status Area uses the icons shown below. perpendicular to the AirCard. Table 7-1: Connection Status Area icons Icon Meaning AirCard not detected (displayed in the left part of the Connection Status Area).
Watcher™ Basics Table 7-1: Connection Status Area icons (cont.) Icon Meaning The In Use indicator shows whether a call is in progress. No icon is displayed when the AirCard is idle. Otherwise, one of these icons is displayed: A voice call is in progress. A circuit switched data call is in progress.
Installation Guide Indicator area The Indicator area displays icons that notify you when you receive messages and indicate whether certain options and features are enabled. The icons are black when “on” and gray when “off”. Table 7-2: Indicator Area icons Icon Meaning (If Watcher is integrated with Outlook and Outlook is running, this information does not apply.) The SMS message indicator shows whether you have unread messages. A blinking icon indicates that there are one or more urgent or important unread messages.
Watcher™ Basics Minimized Icons Watcher displays an icon in the Windows system tray (which is usually located in the lower right corner of your screen, or Today the screen of Pocket PCs). The system tray icon indicates your connection status or notifies you when you have voice mail or SMS messages, or when you have missed a call. Table 7-3: System tray icons Icon Meaning You are in service on the CDMA network but have no active voice or data connection. The number of red bars indicates the signal strength. If you have an AirCard and a WiFi network adapter, and the AirCard is in service on the CDMA network, the signal strength is that of the CDMA network.
<F1> • Press in any window. Hints • Click the button available in many windows. Program Files > • Use Windows Explorer to navigate to Sierra Wireless Inc > AirCard 555 > Generic > Watcher.chm . Double‐click to open the help file. The help file has a table of contents and an index. Handheld PCs and CE .NET devices: • Use the help button available on most windows. • Select Start > Help > AirCard 555 to open the help file at the table of contents. Pocket PCs •...
• Receiving faxes The AirCard permits standard fax transmissions to be sent and received using third‐party software. The AirCard is capable of Fax Class 2.0 operation only. Note: Sierra Wireless has not tested any Windows CE fax applica- tions with the AirCard, so there is no guarantee of support for any particular application. WinFax PRO configuration One of the most popular fax software applications is Note: To work properly with the ®...
Next Next and accept the defaults for the wizard ( , , , Finish and ). Otherwise skip to step 5. Cellular (PCS/GSM- When prompted for Locations, choose Digital) only. (You may need to check the Active box for the AirCard 555 again.) Modem Properties Sierra Wireless AirCard 555 Modem Highlight and choose Properties General Select the tab. Communications Port TAPI Initialize at Under , ensure that and 19200 bps are selected. Modem Type Class 2.0...
Fax Configuration Flow Control Beside the option, enter: AT+FCLASS=2.0;+FLO=2 · Use hardware flow control Ensure that the box is checked. Properties Click in the window. Receive and Dialing Setup Receive Setup Click the button. Automatically answer incoming calls Check the box beside and 2 rings set the application to answer after Click . Dialing Setup Location Click , then select the tab. Note: To determine the modem’s phone number, launch Ensure that the phone number for the modem is entered ...
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Installation Guide next call as Fax If configured for “ ”, Watcher reverts to answer as voice calls after any of the following: • The next call arrives (answered or not) • Ten minutes elapse without receiving a call • Watcher is restarted • The setting is changed 2130163...
9: Technical Specifications • LED operation • Radio frequency and electrical specifications • Environmental This chapter describes the function of the LED, and provides technical product data for the AirCard. specifications LED operation The AirCard has a single red/green LED on the antenna end of the card. The LED operates as follows: Table 9-1: LED operation LED Behavior Indicates Solid amber* The AirCard is powering up. Blinking amber The AirCard is searching for a channel. Solid green A call is in progress.
Installation Guide Radio frequency and electrical specifications Table 9-2: Radio frequency and electrical specifications Approvals Compliant with: IS-95A, IS-95B, IS-98D, IS-707A, IS707A-1, CDMA Developers Group (ID: N7NACRD555) Industry Canada Voltage +5 Vdc from PCMCIA Slot Current Maximum: 680 mA Typical: 150 mA Transmitter 200 mW (+23 dBm)
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Appendix A: Glossary One Times Radio Transmission Technology (the ʺone timesʺ refers to the frequency spectrum) bits per second—The actual data speed over the transmission medium. CABinet files. A Windows executable file format containing system installation instructions and content for self‐extraction and installation. CDMA Code Division Multiple Access—A wideband spread spectrum technique used in digital cellular, personal commu‐ nications services, and other wireless networks. Wide channels (1.25 MHz) are obtained through spread spectrum transmissions, thus allowing many active users to share the same channel. Each user is assigned a unique digital code, which differentiates the individual conversations on the same channel. CDMA 1X Also known as 1X, this is a high‐speed standard for CDMA cellular communications. circuit switched cellular V.xx modem communications over a cellular network. It uses a dedicated connection circuit, in contrast to packet‐switched. The user is charged by the carrier for the duration of the connection. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol—A protocol used to automatically assign IP addresses and related information. DHCP also provides safe, reliable TCP/IP network configu‐ ration. dormant The packet data connection has the logical PPP session left open while the underlying physical link (the radio channel) is released. When traffic is to resume, a radio channel is re‐ aquired and the original PPP session resumes.
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Installation Guide Federal Communications Commission—The U.S. federal agency that is responsible for interstate and foreign communi‐ cations. The FCC regulates commercial and private radio spectrum management, sets rates for communications services, determines standards for equipment, and controls broadcast www.fcc.gov licensing. Consult firmware Software stored in ROM or EEPROM; essential programs that remain even when the system is turned off. Firmware is easier to change than hardware but more permanent than software stored on disk. 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. Internet Protocol—The basic Internet transport mechanism. Also, an OSI layer 3 network layer protocol. IP address A unique address on the Internet. Each modem must have one, to operate on a packet network. The IP address is a unique number consisting of four parts separated by dots. Interim Standard—After receiving industry consensus, the TIA forwards the standard to ANSI for approval. IS-95 The standard for CDMA. kbps kilobits per second—Actually 1000, not 1024, as used in computer memory size measurements of kilobytes. Local Area Network Light Emitting Diode—A semiconductor diode that emits visible or infrared light. Mega‐Hertz—One million cycles per second. packet A short fixed‐length block of data including a header that is transmitted as a unit in a communications network.
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Glossary roaming A cellular subscriber is in an area where service is obtained from a cellular service provider that is not the subscriber’s provider. Short message services—A feature that allows users of a wireless device on a wireless network to receive or transmit short electronic alphanumeric messages (up to 160 characters, depending on the service provider). system tray Usually located in the lower right corner of your screen, or the Today screen of Pocket PCs. Also known as the (Windows) status area. Transmission Control Protocol—The common underlying communication protocol used on the Internet. A connection handshake establishes a point to point logical connection. In contrast to UDP, TCP ensures both ends of the connection are present and active on the network. TCP ensures delivery of datagrams. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf. See TTY Telecommunications Industry Association—A standards setting trade organization, whose members provide communi‐ cations and information technology products, systems, distri‐ bution services and professional services in the United States www.tiaonline.org and around the world. Consult TeleTYpe—Refering to early wireline data terminals, it now applies to devices used to aid hearing and speech impaired people to use the telephone system. User Datagram Protocol—A low overhead, connectionless, packet delivery IP protocol. Unlike TCP, UDP does not guarantee delivery of datagrams. Virtual Private Network WiFi Wireless Fidelity—a high‐frequency wireless local area network (WLAN), known as 802.11. Rev 4 Mar.11...
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