Data Connections Through Gprs; Initiating A Connection - Sierra Wireless AirCard 710 User Manual

5: Data Connections Through
GPRS

• Initiating a Connection

• Terminating a
Connection
Note: Depending on your billing
plan, there may be a surcharge
for GPRS packet mode connec-
tions.
Rev D Jan.02
The AirCard 710/750 network card offers the following type of
data connections:
•
Packet mode network connection – in this type of
connection, the AirCard functions as a network card. The
AirCard establishes a high-speed GPRS connection to the
GSM network. (You do not need to provide a phone
number and there is no dialing involved.) The maximum
speed of this connection is 171.2 kbps (see "Connection
Speed" on page 3), but it is only available in areas where
GPRS has been implemented by the GSM service provider.
The packet mode connection provides "always on" direct
access to the Internet. Once the connection is established,
you can browse the Web, send and receive e-mail, transfer
files, connect to your company's virtual private network
(VPN), and so on. Once you have made a packet mode con-
nection, you can leave it running if you wish, since service
providers usually charge only for data sent and received,
not for the time you are connected.
Initiating a Connection
A packet mode (GPRS) connection can be established only in
areas where GPRS packet service has been implemented. To
make a packet mode connection:
1.
Ensure you are in an area where you have GPRS coverage.
Connect
Above the button, you should see a message "Data
Status: GPRS Available".
2.
If you have several profiles set up, then, from the drop-
down list on the main Watcher window, select the profile
you want to use. Ensure the associated SIM card is inserted
in the AirCard.
3.
Connect
Click the button.
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