This Quick Start Guide provides instructions for installing and using your AirCard USB modem. Your package contains: • AirCard 326U USB modem with TRU-Install • This Quick Start Guide You can use the AirCard 326U with these operating systems: ® • Windows ®...
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USB connector LEDs microSD slot Data LED Power LED SIM card slot is under the back cover. See page 3 for details.
Installation This TRU-Install enabled and does not require a CD for installation. Remove the back cover and insert the SIM card as shown in the illustrations. SIM card microSD slot SIM card slot Replace the back cover.
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Insert the modem into the USB slot. Windows The software installation process starts automati- cally. Follow the on-screen prompts to install Sierra ® Wireless AirCard Watcher software. If the installation does not start automatically, see page 8. Mac OS X Double-click the installer package when it appears.
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To launch Watcher: • Double-click the Watcher icon on your desktop. • In Windows Vista or Windows 7, select Start > All Programs > Sierra Wireless > AirCard Watcher. • In Windows XP, select Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless > AirCard Watcher.
Blinking Do not remove detected your AirCard 326U. 2G network Initializing Blinking detected Connected to Powered on Solid a 3G+ network AirCard 326U Connected to Solid error a 2G network For troubleshooting information related to the LEDs, see page 10.
PDF fi le. • In Windows XP, select Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless and then double-click the PDF fi le. • In Mac OS X, in Finder, select Applications > Sierra Wireless and then double-click the PDF fi le.
Frequently Asked Questions Does the latest version of Watcher work with my other Sierra Wireless modems? Yes, Watcher is backwards compatible with all Sierra Wire- less USB and ExpressCard modems. It is not compatible with non-Sierra Wireless products. You can set Watcher to automatically check for updates.
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Mac OS X If you do not see the installer package: 1. Open Finder. 2. Under Devices, click AirCard 326U. 3. Double-click the installer package. For additional information about your modem, refer to the User Guide. In Finder, select Applications >...
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2. Consult the help systems on your email or Internet browser to fi nd troubleshooting help specifi c to what you are doing. Problems indicated by the LEDs: Problem/Error Solution The device has Ensure the following: no power— • The device is properly inserted. •...
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Wireless. Watcher is a trademark of Sierra Wireless, registered in the European Community. Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wireless logo, and ® the red wave design are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Windows ® ® Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Mac OS a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
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