Watcher Basics; Starting And Closing Watcher - NETGEAR AirCard 597E User Manual

6: Watcher Basics

• Starting and closing
Watcher
• Components of the
Watcher Window
• Interpreting icons
• Online Help
• Troubleshooting
• Using an external
antenna
Document 2130917. Rev 2 Mar.11
Watcher is the application that allows you to manage and
monitor the connection between the AirCard ExpressCard and
the CDMA network. You use Watcher to:
• Determine your signal strength, roaming status, 3G high‐
speed data availability, and other network connection
parameters
• Initiate data calls
• View call statistics
• Receive and send SMS messages
• Customize features and options
Depending on Watcher settings, you may be able to connect to
the CDMA network without starting Watcher—simply by
launching whatever application you want to use (such as your
web browser or e‐mail application). However, Watcher and its
icon in the system tray won't be available for you to monitor
the status of the connection.

Starting and closing Watcher

Depending on your settings in the Options window, Watcher
launches automatically anytime you insert the AirCard
ExpressCard. You can also launch Watcher by:
• Double‐clicking the Watcher icon
• Selecting:
In Windows Vista or Windows XP:
Sierra Wireless > 3G Wireless Module > EVDO Watcher
Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless >
In Windows 2000:
3G Wireless Module > EVDO Watcher
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on your desktop
Start > All Programs >
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