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Your Virgin Broadband USB Modem combines the convenience of high-speed wireless connectivity with extreme ease of use. There is no need to configure advanced settings or parameters, just plug the USB Modem in and let the installer work its magic! Then you are only one click away from access to the Internet, E-mail, Instant Messaging, Downloading and more…...
Insert the USB cable into a spare USB port on your computer. This double USB cable gives you more power if you have older USB ports. Otherwise, use the single cable. Follow the relevant steps below to install the Virgin Broadband Software V2.5...
Internet and ready to start surfing! SOFtwarE inStaLLatiOn FOr aPPLE OS X After connecting the USB Modem, the disk on the modem will automatically open. 2. Under Install or Run Program, double-click on Virgin Broadband to begin installation.
Light Blue: Steady - HSDPA data service is established. • Starting yOUr Virgin BrOaDBanD cOnnEctiOn When you plug in your modem the Virgin Broadband USB Modem software will now start automatically. To start the software manually, follow the directions below: winDOwS Double click on the Virgin Broadband icon on your desktop.
cOnFigUring yOUr cOMPUtEr SOFtwarE cOnFigUring yOUr intErnEt BrOwSEr Your Internet (Web) Browser may need some small settings changed. Virgin Broadband does not require anything specific to be set but, some computers may already be setup to use old information from an earlier Internet Provider. MicrOSOFt intErnEt EXPLOrEr: Open Internet Explorer.
4. Enter your User Information and the following Server Information: your name: The name you would like to be displayed to others when you send them an email. Email address: Your Virgin Broadband email address. incoming Mail server: mail.virginbroadband.com.au Outgoing Mail server smtp.virginbroadband.com.au...
6. Enter your User Information and the following Server Information: your name: The name you would like to be displayed to others when you send them an email. Email address: Your Virgin Broadband email address. account type: POP3 incoming Mail server: mail.virginbroadband.com.au Outgoing Mail server smtp.virginbroadband.com.au...
5. Enter your Virgin Broadband E-mail address and click next. 6. Ensure that POP3 is selected in the Incoming e-mail server type field and enter the following server details: incoming Mail server: mail.virginbroadband.com.au Outgoing Mail server smtp.virginbroadband.com.au 7. Click next to continue 8.
DEtaiLS To check your account details, go to http://www.virginbroadband.com.au/ and log in using your Virgin Broadband Service Number and your 6 digit Account Security PIN which you set when you opened your account. V2.5...
USB cable or another USB port. LED does not No SIM inserted Disconnect the USB Modem. Insert the Start blinking SIM and reconnect the USB Modem to a (USB Modem USB port. does not attach Insufficient signal Try moving the USB Modem to a to gPrS or different location (e.g.
Only the SIM card provided by Virgin Broadband will work in your USB Modem. • If you remove the SIM and try to use your USB Modem it will not be able to find • the network. If you do this, unplug the USB Modem, replace the SIM and plug your Modem in again.
inFLaMMaBLES anD EXPLOSiVES To prevent explosions and fires, do not use your wireless device in areas where inflammable and explosive devices may be stored. These areas include but are not limited to the following: Petrol stations • Fuel depots (such as the bunk below the deck of a ship) •...
LawS anD rEgULatiOnS Observe laws and regulations when using your wireless device. Respect the privacy and legal rights of others. carE anD MaintEnancE It is normal for your wireless device to get hot during operation. Before you clean or maintain the wireless device, stop all applications and disconnect the wireless device from your computer.
* This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator (USB modem) and your body when using it via USB cable. V2.5...
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