AirCard 597E ExpressCard User Guide 2130755 Rev 1.0 Important Notice Safety and Hazards Preface Duetothenatureofwirelesscommunications,transmission andreceptionofdatacanneverbeguaranteed.Datamaybe delayed,corrupted(i.e.,haveerrors)orbetotallylost. Althoughsignificantdelaysorlossesofdataarerarewhen wirelessdevicessuchastheSierraWirelessmodemareusedin anormalmannerwithawellconstructednetwork,theSierra Wirelessmodemshouldnotbeusedinsituationswherefailure totransmitorreceivedatacouldresultindamageofanykind totheuseroranyotherparty,includingbutnotlimitedto personalinjury,death,orlossofproperty.SierraWireless acceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagesofanykindresulting fromdelaysorerrorsindatatransmittedorreceivedusingthe SierraWirelessmodem,orforfailureoftheSierraWireless modemtotransmitorreceivesuchdata. Inareaswhereblastingisinprogress DonotoperatetheSierraWirelessmodem:
Whereexplosiveatmospheresmaybepresent
Nearmedicalequipment
Nearlifesupportequipment,oranyequipmentthatmay besusceptibletoanyformofradiointerference.Insuch areas,theSierraWirelessmodemMUSTBEPOWERED OFF.TheSierraWirelessmodemcantransmitsignalsthat couldinterferewiththisequipment. DonotoperatetheSierraWirelessmodeminanyaircraft, whethertheaircraftisonthegroundorinflight.Inaircraft,the SierraWirelessmodemMUSTBEPOWEREDOFF.When operating,theSierraWirelessmodemcantransmitsignalsthat couldinterferewithvariousonboardsystems. 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. Thedriveroroperatorofanyvehicleshouldnotoperatethe SierraWirelessmodemwhileincontrolofavehicle.Doingso willdetractfromthedriveroroperatorscontrolandoperation ofthatvehicle.Insomestatesandprovinces,operatingsuch communicationsdeviceswhileincontrolofavehicleisan offence. Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 2 Limitation of Liability Patents Preface Theinformationinthismanualissubjecttochangewithout noticeanddoesnotrepresentacommitmentonthepartof SierraWireless.SIERRAWIRELESSANDITSAFFILIATES SPECIFICALLYDISCLAIMLIABILITYFORANYANDALL DIRECT,INDIRECT,SPECIAL,GENERAL,INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,PUNITIVEOREXEMPLARYDAMAGES INCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,LOSSOFPROFITSOR REVENUEORANTICIPATEDPROFITSORREVENUE ARISINGOUTOFTHEUSEORINABILITYTOUSEANY SIERRAWIRELESSPRODUCT,EVENIFSIERRAWIRELESS AND/ORITSAFFILIATESHASBEENADVISEDOFTHE POSSIBILITYOFSUCHDAMAGESORTHEYARE FORESEEABLEORFORCLAIMSBYANYTHIRDPARTY. Notwithstandingtheforegoing,innoeventshallSierra Wirelessand/oritsaffiliatesaggregateliabilityarisingunderor inconnectionwiththeSierraWirelessproduct,regardlessof thenumberofevents,occurrences,orclaimsgivingriseto liability,beinexcessofthepricepaidbythepurchaserforthe SierraWirelessproduct. Portionsofthisproductmaybecoveredbysomeorallofthe followingUSpatents:
5,629,960 5,515,013 5,890,057 5,929,815 6,359,591 6,339,405 6,653,979 6,643,501 6,876,697 6,847,830 6,985,757 7,023,878, D459,303 andotherpatentspending. 5,878,234 6,199,168 6,561,851 6,845,249 6,968,171 D442,170 5,845,216 6,169,884 6,400,336 6,697,030 6,879,585 7,053,843 5,847,553 6,191,741 6,516,204 6,785,830 6,886,049 7,106,569 Thisproductincludes technologylicensedfrom:
LicensedbyQUALCOMMIncorporatedunderoneormoreofthe followingUnitedStatespatentsand/ortheircounterpartsinother nations:
4,901,307 5,267,261 5,490,165 5,544,196 5,710,784 5,056,109 5,267,262 5,504,773 5,568,483 5,778,338 5,101,501 5,337,338 5,506,865 5,600,754 5,228,054 5,416,797 5,535,239 5,659,569 5,109,390 5,414,796 5,511,073 5,657,420 ManufacturedorsoldbySierraWirelessInc.oritsLicensees underoneormorepatentslicensedfromInterDigitalGroup. Copyright 2006SierraWireless.Allrightsreserved. Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 3 Trademarks Comments Preface AirCardandHeartoftheWirelessMachineareregistered trademarksofSierraWireless. SierraWireless,theSierraWirelesslogo,theredwavedesign, andWatcheraretrademarksofSierraWireless. WindowsisaregisteredtrademarkofMicrosoftCorporation. MacOSisatrademarkofAppleComputer,Inc.,registeredin theU.S.andothercountries. ExpressCardisatrademarkofPCMCIA. QUALCOMMisaregisteredtrademarkofQUALCOMM Incorporated.gpsOneisatrademarkofQUALCOMM Incorporated. InstallShieldisaregisteredtrademarkofMacrovisionCorpo rationintheUnitedStatesofAmericaand/orothercountries. Othertrademarksarethepropertyoftherespectiveowners. Sales Desk:
Phone: 1-604-232-1488 Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time E-mail: sales@sierrawireless.com Post: Sierra Wireless 13811 Wireless Way Richmond, BC Canada V6V 3A4 Fax: 1-604-231-1109 Web: www.sierrawireless.com Additional information and updates Foruptodateproductdescriptions,documentation,appli cationnotes,firmwareupgrades,troubleshootingtips,and pressreleases,visit.www.sierrawireless.com. Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 4 Table of Contents Introducing the AirCard 597E ExpressCard . 7 Welcome. 7 Feature summary . 8 Wireless ExpressCard . 8 CDMA 3G services . 8 Additional AirCard ExpressCard features . 9 Package contents . 10 System components . 10 Your host computing device . 10 The AirCard 597E ExpressCard . 10 The AirCard ExpressCard drivers and enabling software . 11 A CDMA service provider account . 11 The CDMA wireless network . 12 Getting Started . 13 The AirCard 597E software. 13 Account activation and configuration . 13 Installation . 15 System requirements . 15 AirCard ExpressCard software installation procedures . 16 ExpressCard insertion and removal . 17 Inserting the AirCard ExpressCard . 17 Removing the AirCard ExpressCard . 18 Activation . 19 Account configuration procedures. 19 Activation Wizard . 19 Manual activation . 20 Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 5 Contents Automated activation . 20 Care and Maintenance of Your AirCard ExpressCard . 22 Watcher Basics . 23 Starting and closing Watcher . 23 Components of the Watcher window. 24 Window controls . 24 Docking . 25 Always On Top . 25 Interpreting icons . 25 Connection Status Area . 26 Call Status Area . 27 Indicator area . 28 Minimized icons . 28 Online Help . 29 Troubleshooting . 29 Using an external antenna. 29 Technical Specifications . 30 LED operation . 30 Radio frequency and electrical specifications . 31 Environmental specifications . 32 Regulatory Information . 34 Important safety/compliance information. 34 Information pertaining to OEM customers . 36 Glossary . 38 Index . 41 Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 6 1: Introducing the AirCard 597E ExpressCard 1 Welcome Feature summary Package contents System components Note: Do not insert the AirCard ExpressCard into your ExpressCard slot prior to installing the software. It is important to install the software and drivers in the correct order. For detailed procedures, see page 15. Note: This document applies to you, only if your wireless card is the AirCard 597E ExpressCard from Sierra Wireless. This document does not apply, if you are using a wireless card that is built into your computer. Welcome TheSierraWirelessAirCard 597EExpressCardisadualband wirelessExpressCard/34moduleforcellularandPCS networks,andtheGPSfrequencyband.Itenhancesthe functionalityofyourmobilecomputingdevicebyadding 2waymessagingandhighspeedmobiledatainextended areas,comparedtowirelesslocalareanetworks. ThisExpressCardallowsyoutodothefollowing(subjectto featureavailability),withoutusingawirelinephoneor network:
ConnecttotheInternet,VPNandcorporatenetworks
Conductvideoconferencing
Accessstreaming,realtimemedia
Sendandreceivelargeemailmessages SendandreceiveSMSmessages Playgamesonline Note: You can view this guide online or print it to keep on hand. If you're viewing it online, simply click a topic in the Table of Contents, or a page number in the Index, or any page reference or section reference. (Most text that is blue is a clickable link.) The PDF automatically displays the appropriate page. Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 7 Note: For step-by-step instruc-
tions to access features of the AirCard ExpressCard, consult the online help available with Watcher (page 29). Introducing the AirCard 597E ExpressCard Feature summary TheAirCardExpressCardisdesignedtoprovideawiderange ofcapabilitiesusingCDMAnetworktechnology.Implemen tationofthesefeaturesdependsontheparticularservice providerandaccountfeaturesyouhavechosen. Somefeaturesdescribedinthismanualmaynotbesupported byyourserviceproviderormaynotbeavailablewithyour networkaccount.Fordetailsoftheservicesandaccounts available,contactyourserviceprovider. Wireless ExpressCard Onceinstalledandconfigured,theAirCardExpressCardcan connecttotheCDMAnetworkautomatically.Youjustinsert theAirCardExpressCard,allowWatchertoautolaunchand authenticateyouraccountonthenetwork,thenlaunchyour Internetbrowser(whichyoucanalsoconfigureinWatcherto launchautomatically)youreonline!
Alternatively,youcanmakeahighspeeddataconnection withoutrunningWatchersimplybylaunchingwhatever applicationyouwanttouse(suchasyourwebbrowseror emailapplication).Prerequisites:youmusthavepreviously selected,inWatcher,Always-onforthehighspeedconnection and(subjecttofeatureavailability)Enable NIC for data connections. TheAirCardExpressCardalsoallowsyoutodialupamodem
(suchasacorporateserver). CDMA 3G services TheAirCardExpressCardoperatesoveratypeofwireless networkcalledCDMA (CodeDivisionMultipleAccess). CDMA 3Gtechnologyprovidesavarietyofconnectivity features,dependingonyourserviceproviderandaccount:
1xEVDORev.AsupportsInternetconnectionswithdata ratesupto3.1 Mbps(downlinkfromthenetwork)and 1.8 Mbps(uplinktothenetwork).Averagedataratesare 450800 Kbps(downlinkfromthenetwork)and 300400 Kbps(uplinktothenetwork).Actualspeed dependsonthenetworkconditions. 1xEVDORev.0supportsInternetconnectionswithdata ratesupto2.4 Mbps(downlinkfromthenetwork)and 153 Kbps(uplinktothenetwork).Averagedataratesare 400700 Kbps(downlinkfromthenetwork)and
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4080 Kbps(uplinktothenetwork).Actualspeeddepends onthenetworkconditions. 1XsupportsInternetconnectionswithdataratesupto 153 Kbps.Actualspeeddependsonthenetworkcondi tions. Oncetheconnectionisestablished,youcanopenyourbrowser andconnecttoanywebsitethatisaccessiblethroughthe Internet,oraccessotherInternetservices(suchasemail). Theconnectionisactivewhendatatransmissionis occurring.Ifdatatransmissionstopsforaperiodoftime
(determinedbythenetwork),theconnectionbecomes dormant;seepage 27.
Circuitswitched(dialup)data,usingtheearlierCDMA IS95specification,supportsdataconnectionstoanydial inserviceatratesupto14.4 Kbps.
QNC (QuickNetConnect),providesasimplifiedwayto dialintoanInternetconnection(usingcircuitswitched data)where3G(1xEVDOor1X)highspeedpacket serviceisnotavailable.
SMS (ShortMessageService),allowsyoutosendand receiveshorttextmessagesusingtheAirCard ExpressCard. Additional AirCard ExpressCard features BeyondthefeaturesoftheCDMAnetwork,theAirCard ExpressCardprovidesadditionalsoftwarefeatures:
SupportforgpsOneandLocationBasedServices
PINsecuritycodetoprotectyourAirCardExpressCard
andaccountfromunauthorizeduse.
AnActivationWizard(page 19)toassistwithconfiguring yourCDMAaccount. SoundoptionstocustomizeringtonesforSMSmessages.
ACallLogtotrackoutgoingcallsanddeterminethe amountofdatatransferred. 9 2130755 Introducing the AirCard 597E ExpressCard Package contents YourAirCardExpressCardpackagecontainsthefollowing components:
AirCard 597EExpressCard
InstallationCDcontainingtheAirCardExpressCard software,thisuserguide,andwarrantyinformation
QuickStartGuide System components YourAirCard 597EExpressCardisjustonepartofasystem designedtoprovideyouwithawiderangeofcommunication features.Everycomponentofthesystemisneededtoenable thesecapabilities. Your host computing device YournotebookhoststheAirCardExpressCardhardwareand runsthecommunicationsoftware:yourwebbrowseroremail application,andWatchertheAirCardExpressCardenabling software. Youmayalsohaveothersoftwareonyourcomputerthatcan beusedwirelesslywiththeAirCardExpressCard,suchas:file transferapplications(FTP),chatorinstantmessaging,aVPN
(VirtualPrivateNetwork)client,clientsoftwareforacorporate serverapplication. The AirCard 597E ExpressCard TheAirCardExpressCardprovidesyourcomputerwitha connectiontotheCDMAwirelessnetwork. TheAirCardExpressCardfitsintoastandardExpressCard/34 orExpressCard/54slotavailableonnewernotebookPCs. EveryCDMAnetworkoperatesononeofthreeradio frequencybands.Asadualbandproduct,theAirCard ExpressCardoperatesontwoofthesebands(seepage 31), providingawidecoveragearea. Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 10 AirCard 597E ExpressCard - User Guide The AirCard ExpressCard drivers and enabling software TheAirCardExpressCarddriversandenablingsoftware
(Watcher)monitorandmanageyourwirelessconnections. TheAirCardExpressCardcomeswithaCDcontainingthis software:
WatcherapplicationthatyouusetomanagetheAirCard ExpressCardandmonitoryourconnections.Forstepby stepinstructionstoaccessfeaturesofWatcher,usethe applicationsonlinehelp.
ThedevicedriversoftwarethatenablestheAirCard ExpressCardtoworkwithyourcomputersoperating system. Thedriversandapplicationsoftwaremustbeinstalledbefore youinserttheAirCardExpressCardforthefirsttime.Detailed instructionsareprovidedinthefollowingchapters. A CDMA service provider account CompaniesthatoperateCDMAnetworksandprovideaccess tothesenetworksarecalledserviceproviders.Tousethe AirCardExpressCard,youmusthaveanaccountwitha CDMAserviceprovider. Eachserviceproviderhasitsownpricingoptions.Theremay beflatrateaccounts,whichprovideyouamaximumnumber ofminutesofnetworkusageforafixedmonthlyfee.There maybeaccountsforwhichyouarechargedfornetworkusage bytheminuteorbytheamountofdatatransmitted. Youraccountmayincludeavarietyofotherservicessuchas SMSmessaging. EachAirCardExpressCardhasbeenprovisionedatthefactory forusewithaparticularserviceprovider.Thissetsthe AirCardExpressCardtouseparticularradiochannelsand enablesservicesspecificforthatprovider. Theprocessofsettingupyouraccountiscalledactivation. Activationinvolvesactionbytheserviceproviderandconfigu rationoftheAirCardExpressCard. Theproceduretoconfigure(activate)yourAirCard ExpressCardiscoveredinActivationonpage 19. Note: You can use the Lock Code feature to prevent others from using your account, should your AirCard ExpressCard be stolen. For information on this feature, see the online help. 11 2130755 Introducing the AirCard 597E ExpressCard The CDMA wireless network Note: More information about CDMA networks is available on the CDMA Development Group web site, www.cdg.org. Thisistheworldwideinfrastructureprovidingtheradio coveragethatallowsyoutostayconnected.Madeupofradio towersandavarietyofnetworkswitches,routers,andservers, thenetworkisaninterconnectionofmanyserviceproviders. Note: Most service providers have coverage maps on their web sites. Note: The fee for service is usually higher when you are roaming (connecting to a network other than the one belonging to your service provider). ThereareCDMAnetworksthatoperateinthefrequencybands supportedbytheAirCardExpressCardthroughoutNorth AmericaandpartsofLatinAmerica,Asia,andNewZealand. However,eachserviceprovideroperatesanetworkthatcovers alimitedgeographicalareawithintheoverallCDMAcoverage area. Mostserviceprovidershaveroamingagreementswithother serviceproviders,sothattheycanofferserviceoutsideofthe coverageareaoftheirownnetworks.Forexample,assuming youliveinVancouver(Canada),andtravelfrequentlyto Seattle(UnitedStates),youcanobtainanaccountwitha Vancouverserviceproviderthathasaroamingagreementwith aserviceproviderinSeattle.Youwouldthenhavelocalservice inVancouver,androamingserviceinSeattle. Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 12 2 2: Getting Started The AirCard 597E software Account activation and configuration BeforeyoucanbeginusingtheAirCardExpressCard,you must:
1. InstalltheAirCardExpressCardenablingsoftwareand drivers. 2. ActivateanaccountandconfiguretheAirCard ExpressCardtouseyouraccount(unlesstheAirCard ExpressCardhasbeenpreactivated). Thissectionprovidesanoverviewofthisprocess. The AirCard 597E software TheAirCardExpressCardcomeswiththissoftware:
WatcherapplicationthatyouusetomanagetheAirCard ExpressCardandmonitoryourconnections
Thedriversoftwarethatprovidestheinterfacebetween theAirCardExpressCardandyourWindowsoperating system TheWatchersoftwaremustbeinstalledbeforeyouinsertthe AirCardExpressCardforthefirsttime.Detailedinstructions areprovidedinInstallationonpage 15. Account activation and configuration TousetheAirCardExpressCard,youmusthaveanaccount withaCDMAserviceprovider.Theprocessofsettingupan accountiscalledactivation. IfyoupurchasedtheAirCardExpressCarddirectlyfroma serviceprovider,youmayalreadyhaveanaccount;your AirCardExpressCardmaybepreactivated. Otherwise,runWatcherandtheActivationWizard,which guidesyouthroughtheactivationandconfigurationprocess.
(Dependingonyourconfiguration,WatcherandtheActivation Wizardmaystartautomatically.) Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 13 Getting Started ConfiguringtheAirCardExpressCardinvolvessettingthe phonenumberassignedbyyourserviceproviderandmay involveenteringothernetworkparametersandsettingssuch asausernameandpasswordtoaccessservices. Yourserviceproviderneedstoknow:
Thebillinginformationtousetocollectpaymentforyour networkusage.
TheESN (ElectronicSerialNumber)orMEID(Mobile EquipmentIdentifier)assignedtoyourAirCard ExpressCardduringthemanufacturingprocess.(TheESN orMEIDisprintedonalabelontheAirCardExpressCard andcanbedisplayedinWatcher.)Thisnumberisusedto helpauthenticateyouraccountwhenyouconnectfor service. Yourequirefromyourserviceprovider:
Anactivationcodethatgivesyouaccesstoconfigurethe account.
AphonenumberforyourAirCardExpressCard.
Additionalinformationspecifictoyourserviceprovider suchas:
AuserID(username)andpasswordtoauthenticateyour networkconnection. ASID(SystemIDentifier)thatidentifiesyourhome networkareaandisusedtogetherwithyourphone numbertodetermineifyouarehomeorroaming. Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 14 3 3: Installation System requirements Installation Inserting the AirCard ExpressCard Removing the AirCard ExpressCard Thischapterguidesyouthroughthestepsnecessarytoinstall theAirCardExpressCardonanotebookcomputer. Note: Do not insert the AirCard ExpressCard into your ExpressCard slot before installing the software. Thebasicstepsare:
1. 3. 2. InserttheAirCard 597EinstallationCDintoyourCD ROMdriveandinstallWatcher. InserttheAirCardExpressCardintotheExpressCard slot (page 17)toinstalltheAirCardExpressCarddrivers. IftheAirCardExpressCardhasnotbeenpreactivated,use theActivationWizardtoconfiguretheAirCard ExpressCard(asdescribedinActivationonpage 19). Beforeyoubegintheinstallationprocess,ensureyourPCis runningasupportedoperatingsystemandmeetsthe hardwarerequirementsdescribedinthenextsection. System requirements TheAirCardExpressCardissupportedonnotebookPCs running:
WindowsVista(whencommerciallyavailable)
Windows2000withServicePack4androllup1
Windows XP(HomeandProfessionalversions)with ServicePack2
MacOSX(supportedthroughtheWatcherLitesoftware) Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 15 Installation ToinstalltheAirCardExpressCard,yourequirethesesystem resources:
Table 3-1: System resource requirements ExpressCard slots One ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot Disk drive CD-ROM (for installation only) I/O resources 1 IRQ, 40 bytes I/O space Memory Disk space 32 MB 32 MB AirCard ExpressCard software installation procedures ToinstallWatcherandtheAirCardExpressCarddrivers:
1. IftheinstallationCDisnotalreadyinyourCDROM drive,insertit.TheCDshouldautostartanddisplaya menu. IftheCDdoesnotautostart,selectStart > Runandenter d:\launch.exewheredisthedriveletterofyourCDROM drive. 2. FromtheCDstartupwindow,selectInstall Watcher software 3. 4. tolaunchtheInstallShieldWizard. IftheOpen With...windowappears,canceltheinstallation
(yourcomputerismissingsomefilesrequiredforthe installation).SearchforInstmsiw.exe(ifyourerunning Windows2000)amongthedownloadsat www.microsoft.com.Installthefileonyourcomputer, thenreruntheAirCardExpressCardsoftwareinstallation. IftheIkernel Application Errorwindowappears:
a)Canceltheinstallation. b)Downloadthefile:
Note: Users of Windows Vista and 2000 must be logged in with administrative privileges to install the AirCard ExpressCard software. Users of Windows XP may require administrative privi-
leges, depending on the XP installation. http://support.installshield.com/kb/files/Q108312/
ikernelupdate.exe. c)Installthefileonyourcomputer,thenrerunthesoftware installation. 5. UsetheNextandBackbuttonstonavigatethroughthe wizardnotingthefollowing:
Toproceedwiththeinstallation,youmustclickI accept the terms in the license agreement toindicateyouraccep tanceofthetermsofthelicenseagreement. Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 16 Installation UsethedefaultsettingsfortheDestination Folderunless youhavespecialrequirementsandanadvancedunder standingofPCconfiguration.(TheDestinationFolder dictateswherethesoftwareisinstalled.) 6. Whenyouarenotifiedthattheinstallationiscomplete, clickFinish. Note: Do not forcefully insert the AirCard ExpressCard. This may damage the connector pins. 7. InserttheAirCardExpressCardintoyourExpressCard slot (describedinthefollowingsection).Thisinstallsthe driversfortheExpressCard. Whenthedrivershavebeeninstalled,thesystemtraydis playsthemessageYournewhardwareisinstalledand readytouse:
8. IfWatcherhasnotstartedautomatically,startit:double clicktheWatchericon onyourdesktop. ProceedtoconfiguretheAirCardExpressCardtouseyour account(ifitwasnotpreactivated).SeeActivationon page 19. ExpressCard insertion and removal Inserting the AirCard ExpressCard ToinserttheAirCardExpressCardintoanotebook:
1. Withthepicturelabelfacingup,inserttheAirCard ExpressCardintotheslot. Correct Incorrect 17 2130755 Installation Ifsoundeffectsareenabled,thePCbeeps. WhenyouinserttheAirCardExpressCard,thefollowing shouldoccur:
TheSafelyRemoveHardwareiconappearsinthesystem tray,ifitisnotalreadydisplayedforanothercard,(and unlessthefeaturehasbeendisabled). Windows Vista Windows 2000 Windows XP
Watcherlaunches(unlesstheautolaunchfeaturehasbeen disabled). TheAirCardExpressCardispoweredassoonasyouinsertit. Removing the AirCard ExpressCard ToremovetheAirCardExpressCard:
1. CloseWatcherifitisopen. 2. ClicktheSafelyRemoveHardwareiconinthesystemtray todisplaytheoptiontostopthecard. Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 3. ClicktheentryforNEC PCI to USB Open Host Controlleror 4. Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller. Ifadialogboxappearsnotifyingyouthatitissafeto removethecard,clickOK. 5. UsetheejectortoremovetheAirCardExpressCardfrom theslot.Pullthecardoutoftheslotbygrippingbothsides ofthecardandpullingthecardstraightout. Correct Incorrect Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 18 4 4: Activation Account configuration procedures Manual activation Automated activation Account configuration procedures ThefinalsteptomakingtheAirCardExpressCardoperational isconfiguringittouseyourCDMAserviceprovideraccount. TheprocessofactivationconfiguresyourAirCard ExpressCardwiththerequiredaccountparameters(phone number,username,password,etc.). IfyoupurchasedapreactivatedAirCardExpressCard,this stepisnotnecessary.Oncetheapplicationsoftwareand driversareinstalled,theAirCardExpressCardisreadyforuse. Otherwise,youmustusetheActivationWizardtoactivateand configureyouraccount. Activation Wizard TheActivationWizardwalksyouthroughtheprocessof configuringanaccount.Theprocessandoptionsvarybasedon theserviceprovider. Thissectionisaguideonly.ConsulttheQuickStartGuide, andfollowthedirectionsonscreenandinstructionsgivenby yourserviceproviderrepresentative. ToactivateanaccountandconfigureyourAirCard ExpressCardforuse:
IfyourAirCardExpressCarddoesnothaveanactivated account,andWatcherhasstartedautomatically,thenthe ActivationWizardshouldstartautomatically.Ifthisdoesnot happen:
1. EnsureWatcherisrunning.Ifitisnot,doubleclickthe Watchericon onyourdesktop. 2. StarttheActivationWizard:selectTOOLS >
Activation Wizard. TobeginactivationoftheAirCardExpressCard,clickNext. Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 19 Activation Manual activation Activationinvolvesphoningyourserviceprovider, exchanginginformation,andenteringyouraccountinfor mationintotheappropriatefieldsinthewizard.(Tousethis method,yourequireaphone.) Tousemanualactivation,usetheNextandBackbuttonsto navigatethroughthewizard,notingthefollowing:
Obtainthebillinginformationlistedonthesecond windowofthewizard,beforeyouphonetheservice providerorproceedtothenextwindow.
Contactyourserviceprovider.Informyourservice providerthatyouareactivatingyourSierraWireless AirCard 597EExpressCard.Therepresentativewill requestyourESN (ElectronicSerialNumber)orMEID. ThisisdisplayedintheActivationWizard(andisprinted ontheAirCardExpressCardboxandonthelabelonthe backoftheAirCardExpressCard).
Aspromptedbythewizard,entertheinformation providedbytheservicerepresentative. SelectFinishinthefinalwindowofthewizard.
OncompletionoftheActivationWizard,theAirCard ExpressCardisreadyforuse.Thefollowingchaptersexplain howtouseWatchertomanageandmonitoryourconnections. Automated activation Touseautomatedactivation:
1. SelecttheAutomated ActivationradiobuttonandclickNext. 2. Thewizardadvisesthatitwillmakeanetworkconnection, dialingthedisplayednumber.Leavethenumber unchangedunlesstoldbyatechnicalservicerepresen tativetoenteradifferentvalue.ClickNext. 3. Followanyinstructionsorpromptsprovidedtoactivate theExpressCard. WatcherdisplaystheactivationprogressintheCallStatus Area.Whentheprocessiscompleteyoushouldseethe messageReady to Connect. Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 20 AirCard 597E ExpressCard - User Guide Note: If you do not get the Ready to Connect message, retry the process. If the process continues to fail, use manual activation
(page 20) or contact your service provider. AtthispointyourAirCardExpressCardisreadytouse. 21 2130755 5: Care and Maintenance of Your AirCard ExpressCard 5 Aswithanyelectronicdevice,theAirCardExpressCardmust behandledwithcaretoensurereliableoperation.Followthese guidelinesinusingandstoringtheAirCardExpressCard:
DonotapplyadhesivelabelstotheAirCardExpressCard. ThismaycausetheAirCardExpressCardtobecome jammedinsidethecardslot.
TheAirCardExpressCardshouldfiteasilyintoyour ExpressCardslot.ForcingtheAirCardExpressCardintoa slotmaydamageconnectorpins. Protectthecardfromliquids,dust,andexcessiveheat.
Whennotinstalledinyourcomputer,storetheAirCard ExpressCardinitscarrycase. Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 22 6 6: Watcher Basics Starting and closing Watcher Components of the Watcher Window Interpreting icons Online Help Troubleshooting Using an external antenna Watcheristheapplicationthatallowsyoutomanageand monitortheconnectionbetweentheAirCardExpressCardand theCDMAnetwork.YouuseWatcherto:
Determineyoursignalstrength,roamingstatus,3Ghigh speeddataavailability,andothernetworkconnection parameters Initiatedatacalls
Viewcallstatistics
ReceiveandsendSMSmessages
Customizefeaturesandoptions DependingonWatchersettings,youmaybeabletoconnectto theCDMAnetworkwithoutstartingWatchersimplyby launchingwhateverapplicationyouwanttouse(suchasyour webbrowseroremailapplication).However,Watcherandits iconinthesystemtraywontbeavailableforyoutomonitor thestatusoftheconnection. Starting and closing Watcher DependingonyoursettingsintheOptionswindow,Watcher launchesautomaticallyanytimeyouinserttheAirCard ExpressCard.YoucanalsolaunchWatcherby:
DoubleclickingtheWatchericon
Selecting:
InWindowsXP:Start > All Programs > Sierra Wireless >
3G Wireless Module > EVDO Watcher InWindows2000:Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless >
3G Wireless Module > EVDO Watcher onyourdesktop Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 23 Watcher Basics ThestandardWindowscontrolbuttonsintheupperright cornerofthewindowareusedtominimizeorcloseWatcher. Whenminimized,Watcherdoesnotappearasataskbar button.Instead,aniconisshowninthesystemtray,usuallyat therightendofthetaskbar.(SeeMinimizediconson page 28.) Components of the Watcher window Thewindowhasthreeareasthatdisplaymessagesandicons:
theConnectionStatusArea(page 26),CallStatusArea
(page 27),andIndicatorArea(page 28).Theseareasareshown inFigure 61thatfollows. Amenubarislocatedontheupperleftsideofthewindow. Windowscontrolbuttonsareinthetoprightcorner. Menubar ToggleFull/Compactbutton Minimizebutton Closebutton ConnectionStatusArea CallStatusArea Indicatorarea Connection Manager Button Figure 6-1: Watcher window Foradetaileddescriptionofeachoptioninthemenus,seethe onlinehelp. Window controls
TheMinimizebuttonclosestheWatcherwindowbutleaves theapplicationrunning.WhenWatcherisminimized,you canusetheWatchericoninthesystemtraytodetermine theAirCardExpressCardstatus.(Seepage 28.)Thisicon replacesataskbarbuttonforWatcher. Onceminimized,youcanredisplaytheWatcherwindow byselectingtheWatchericoninthesystemtray.Youcan alsorestorethewindowbydoubleclickingthedesktop shortcutorlaunchingWatcherfromtheStartmenu. Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 24 AirCard 597E ExpressCard - User Guide
TheToggle Full/Compactbutton isusedtoswitch betweenthefullWatcherwindowandthecompactview:
Thecompactviewallowsyoutoseeconnectionstatusand indicatorswhileusinglessspaceonthedesktop. Tomakedataconnections,disconnect,oraccessWatcher features,youmustusefullview.Toreturntofullview, selecttheviewtogglebuttoninthetopright.
TheClosebutton isusedtoexitWatcher. Docking YoucansettheWatcherwindowtojumptotheedgeofyour screenwhenyoumovethewindowclosetoanedge.Thislets youeasilypositionWatcherinacornerofthescreen.
SelectVIEW > Docking Always On Top YoucansetWatchertoalwaysdisplayinfrontofother windows.Thisallowsyoutomonitorconnectionstatuswhile usinganothermaximizedapplication,suchasyourweb browser.
SelectVIEW > Always On Top Interpreting icons Watchermakesextensiveuseoficonstoindicatestatusand events.Thevariousiconsaredescribedinthefollowing sectionsonthedisplayareasofWatcher. 25 2130755 Watcher Basics Connection Status Area TheConnectionStatusAreausestheiconsshowninthe followingtable. Table 6-1: Connection Status Area icons Meaning Icon AirCard ExpressCard not detected (displayed in the left part of the Connection Status Area). The Signal Strength indicator (displayed in the left part of the Connection Status Area) uses bars to show the intensity of the radio signal. The number of bars increases as signal strength increases to a maximum of five bars. When the bars are dimmed and the antenna icon is crossed out, no connection is possible for one of these reasons:
You are outside the CDMA network coverage area The signal strength is too weak A network or account problem is preventing the AirCard ExpressCard from obtaining service Indicates whether 1xEV-DO Rev. A is available in this area. Indicates whether 1xEV-DO Rev. 0 is available in this area. Indicates whether 1X is available in this area. (Not displayed if 1xEV-DO is available). The Roaming Status indicator shows whether you are roaming onto the network of a service provider other than your own. When the indicator is off (gray), you are within the local coverage area of your service provider. When the indicator is on (solid black), you are in a preferred roaming area. When the indicator is blinking, you are within the coverage area of a CDMA network but not in a preferred roaming area. Your coverage area and account charges depend upon your service provider and the type of account you have. There may be surcharges for roaming service that vary based on whether you are in a preferred or non-preferred roaming area. If there is no roaming agreement between your service provider and the local carrier, you may be unable to complete calls. The In Use indicator shows whether a call is in progress. No icon is displayed when the AirCard ExpressCard is idle. Otherwise, one of these icons is displayed:
A high-speed (1xEV-DO Rev. A) packet data call is in progress. A high-speed (1xEV-DO Rev. 0) packet data call is in progress. A high-speed (1X) packet data call is in progress. Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 26 AirCard 597E ExpressCard - User Guide Table 6-1: Connection Status Area icons (continued) Icon Meaning A circuit switched data call is in progress. A high-speed (1X or 1xEV-DO) packet data connection is dormant; the radio channel has been released. You can resume data transmission without the need of re-establishing the connection. Some applications may not be able to function on a dormant connection. A fatal error has occurred and the AirCard ExpressCard is inoperable. 1. Close Watcher. 2. Safely eject and remove your AirCard ExpressCard. 3. Re-insert your AirCard ExpressCard. 4. Restart Watcher. 5. If this icon is still displayed, restart your computer. Call Status Area TheCallStatusAreadisplaysmessagesrelatedtothestatusor progressofaconnection. Whereadurationtimerisshown,timingbeginswhenthecall isinitiatednotfromthetimethecallisfullyconnected.This isameasureofthetimetheAirCardExpressCardhasbeen usingtheradiochannel(awirelessnetworkresource). Click this display to exit PowerSave modeindicatesthatthe AirCardExpressCardcouldnotfindasystemwithina 15 minuteinterval.Toconservepower,theAirCard ExpressCardreduceschannelscanningtoonceeverythree minutes.ToforcetheAirCardExpressCardoutofPowerSave mode,clickintheCallStatusArea.TheAirCardExpressCard performsachannelscanand,ifnonetworkisdetected,returns toPowerSavemode. 27 2130755 Watcher Basics Indicator area TheIndicatorareadisplaysaniconthatnotifiesyouwhenyou receiveSMSmessages.Theiconisblackwhenonandgray whenoff. Table 6-2: Indicator Area icons Icon Meaning 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. To display the SMS Express window (in which the messages are displayed) select TOOLS >
SMS Express or double-click the icon. Minimized icons WatcherdisplaysaniconintheWindowssystemtray(which isusuallylocatedinthelowerrightcornerofyourscreen).The systemtrayiconindicatesyourconnectionstatusornotifies youwhenyouhaveSMSmessages. Table 6-3: System tray icons Icon Meaning You are in service on the network but have no active data connection. The number of red bars indicates the signal strength. You have an active data connection. The number of green bars indicates the signal strength. You are not in service on the CDMA network. You have a new SMS message. SMSmessage(s) Onlyoneiconcanbedisplayedatatime.Thepriorityoficons, fromhighesttolowest,is:
Activeorinactiveconnection. Forexample,ifyouhaveunreadSMSmessages,andthen establishadataconnection,theiconstilldisplaysasanunread SMSmessage. Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 28 AirCard 597E ExpressCard - User Guide Online Help Watcherincludesextensiveonlinehelptoprovideoperating hintsandstepbystepinstructionsforgettingthemostfrom yourAirCardExpressCard. Youcanaccessonlinehelpinseveralways:
ClicktheHintsbuttonavailableinmanywindows.
UseWindowsExplorertonavigatetoProgram Files >
Press<F1>inanywindow. Sierra Wireless > 3G Wireless Module > Generic > Watcher.chm. Doubleclicktoopenthehelpfile. Thehelpfilehasatableofcontents,anindex,andsearch capabilities. Troubleshooting Theonlinehelpincludesdescriptionsofmostcommonerror messages.LookinthetableofcontentsunderTroubleshooting. Forhelpwithotherproblems:
ConsulttheSierraWirelesswebsiteat www.sierrawireless.com,whereyouwillfindanextensive knowledgebasethatcanbesearchedtoaddressmost problems,andtheInstallationTroubleshootingwizard(in theSupportsection).
Contactyourserviceprovider. Using an external antenna Youcanimprovethesignalstrength,byattachinganexternal antenna(soldseparately). Toattachtheexternalantenna:
1. RemovetheExpressCardfromyourcomputer. 2. Removetherubbercap(locatedonthethickendofthe card). 3. Holdingtheantennacablebytheconnector(end)part, carefullypushtheconnectorpartofthecableintothe correspondingconnectorontheAirCardExpressCard.
(TheconnectorisonthethickendoftheAirCard ExpressCard). 4. CarefullyinserttheExpressCardintoyourcomputers cardslot. 29 2130755 7: Technical Specifications LED operation Radio frequency and 7 electrical specifications Environmental specifications ThischapterdescribesthefunctionoftheLED,andprovides technicalproductdatafortheAirCardExpressCard. LED operation TheAirCardExpressCardhastwoLEDlightbarsnearthe antennaendofthecard.TheLEDlightbarsoperateasfollows:
Table 7-1: LED operation LED behavior Indicates
Off
N/a Red, slowly blinking
Solid blue
Blue, slowly blinking
Blue, blinking
N/a Solid red The card has no power. You have powered off the card (TOOLS >
Power Off Modem), or the card may not be completely inserted into the computer, or the computer may be in suspend mode (which powers down the card). The card is powering up, or no service is available. See the online Help (Not in Service). The card has power, has found a signal, and is ready to connect. The card is sending or receiving dataa 1X data session is in progress. The card is sending or receiving dataa 1x-EVDO (Rev. 0 or Rev. A) data session is in progress. An error has occurred, or no signal was found. Eject the card (page 18) and reinsert it. Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 30 AirCard 597E ExpressCard - User Guide Radio frequency and electrical specifications Table 7-2: Radio frequency and electrical specifications Approvals Voltage Current Transmitter power Transmit Receive Compliant with:
IS-2000 Release 1.0 (CDMA 1X) IS-707-A Data, IS-856 (CDMA 1x-EVDO), IS-866, IS-878, IS-890, CDMA Developers Group FCC (ID: N7NAC597E) Industry Canada (ID: 2417C-AC597E)
+3.3 Vdc from ExpressCard slot Maximum: 1 A Typical data call current (talk mode):
Standby:
370 mA (1X) 420 mA (1xEV-DO) 50 mA (1xEV-DO/IS2000 hybrid mode) 200 mW (+23 dBm) PCS:
Cellular: 824 to 849 MHz 1805 to 1870 MHz 1715 to 1780 MHz PCS:
Cellular: 868 to 894 MHz GPS:
1575.42 MHz Channel spacing Frequency stability 1.25 MHz 150 Hz 31 2130755 Technical Specifications Environmental specifications Table 7-3: Environmental specifications Operating temperature
-30 to +60C (ambient, outside PCMCIA enclosure) Storage temperature
-20 to +85C Humidity Vibration 95%, non-condensing 147 m/s2 (15 G) sinusoidal vibration, 10 to 2000 Hz, 20 minute sweep, 12 cycles per axis, 3 axes for 36 cycles. 12 hours total test time
(non-operating) Drop 30 (76.2 cm) on to vinyl covered concrete Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 32 AirCard 597E ExpressCard - User Guide 33 2130755 8: Regulatory Information Important safety/
8 compliance information Information pertaining to OEM customers Important safety/compliance information ThedesignoftheAirCard 597EExpressCardcomplieswith U.S.FederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)and IndustryCanada(IC)guidelinesrespectingsafetylevelsof radiofrequency(RF)exposureforportabledevices,whichin turnareconsistentwiththefollowingsafetystandardsprevi ouslysetbyCanadian,U.S.andinternationalstandards bodies:
ANSI/IEEEC95.11999,IEEEStandardforSafetyLevelswith RespecttoHumanExposuretoRadioFrequencyElectromag neticFields,3kHzto300GHz
NationalCouncilonRadiationProtectionandMeasure ments(NCRP)Report86,1986,BiologicalEffectsand ExposureCriteriaforRadioFrequencyElectromagneticFields
HealthCanada,SafetyCode6,1999,LimitsofHuman ExposuretoRadiofrequencyElectromagneticFieldsinthe FrequencyRangefrom3kHzto300GHz InternationalCommissiononNonIonisingRadiation Protection(ICNIRP)1998,Guidelinesforlimitingexposureto timevaryingelectric,magnetic,andelectromagneticfields(up to300GHz)
FCC ID:N7NAC597E CAUTION:TheAirCard 597EExpressCardhasbeentestedfor compliancewithFCC/ICRFexposurelimitsinthelaptop computer(s)configurationswiththesideloadingExpressCard slotandcanbeusedinlaptopcomputerswithsubstantially similarphysicaldimensions,construction,andelectricaland RFcharacteristics.ThisExpressCardmustnotbecolocatedor operatedinconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmitter. Useofthisdeviceinanyotherconfigurationmayexceedthe FCCRFExposurecompliancelimit.Note:IfthisExpressCard isintendedforuseinanyotherportabledevice,youare responsibleforseparateapprovaltosatisfytheSARrequire mentsofPart2.1093ofFCCrules. Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 34 AirCard 597E ExpressCard - User Guide Whereappropriate,theuseoftheequipmentissubjecttothe followingconditions:
WARNING (EMI) - United States FCC InformationThisequipment hasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsfora Class Bcomputingdeviceperipheral,pursuanttoPart15,22, and24oftheFCCrules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovide reasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceina residentialinstallation. Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradio frequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordance withtheinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio communications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinter ferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation. Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioor televisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningthe equipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrect theinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentand receiver.
Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferent fromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnician forhelp. ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operation issubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
1. Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and 2. Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived, includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesirable operation. FCCguidelinesstipulatethattheantennashouldbemorethan 1.7 cmfromtheuser. ThehighestreportedSARvaluesoftheAirCard 597E ExpressCardbySierraWirelessare:
1. Sepa ra tion distance of atleast1.8 cm needs tobe maintainedtouserslapwiththeAirCard 597E ExpressCardinsertedintothebottomExpressCardslotof the lap top co m p ute r (1.0 mW/g). CAUTION:Anychangesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbySierraWirelesscouldvoidtheusersauthorityto operatetheequipment. 35 2130755 Regulatory Information WARNING (EMI) - CanadaThisdigitalapparatusdoesnot exceedtheClassBlimitsforradionoiseemissionsfromdigital apparatusassetoutintheinterferencecausingequipment standardentitledDigitalApparatus,ICES003ofthe DepartmentofCommunications. Cetappareilnumriquerespecteleslimitesdebruitsradiolec triquesapplicablesauxappareilsnumriquesdeClasseB prescritesdanslanormesurlematrielbrouilleur:Appareils Numriques,NMB003dicteparleministredesCommuni cations. IfyouhavepurchasedthisproductunderaUnitedStates Governmentcontract,itshallbesubjecttorestrictionsasset forthinsubparagraph(c)(1)(ii)ofDefenseFederalAcquisitions Regulations(DFARs)Section252.2277013forDepartmentof Defensecontracts,andassetforthinFederalAcquisitions Regulations(FARs)Section52.22719forcivilianagency contractsoranysuccessorregulations.Iffurthergovernment regulationsapply,itisyourresponsibilitytoensure compliancewithsuchregulations. Information pertaining to OEM customers TheAirCard 597EExpressCardhasbeengrantedmodular approvalformobileapplications.Integratorsmayusethe AirCard 597EExpressCardintheirfinalproductswithout additionalFCC/ICcertificationiftheymeetthefollowing conditions.Otherwise,additionalFCC/ICapprovalsmustbe obtained. 1. Atleast20cmseparationdistancebetweentheantenna andtheusersbodymustbemaintainedatalltimes. 2. TocomplywithFCC/ICregulationslimitingboth maximumRFoutputpowerandhumanexposuretoRF radiation,themaximumantennagainmustnotexceed 5.55 dB iinthe Cellular bandand 4.95 dBiin thePCS band. 3. TheAirCard 597EExpressCardanditsantennamustnot becolocatedwithanyothertransmitterorantennawithin ahostdevice. 4. Alabelmustbeaffixedtotheoutsideoftheendproduct intowhichtheAirCard 597EExpressCardisembedded, withastatementsimilartothefollowing:
ThisdevicecontainsTXFCCID:N7NAC597E. ThisequipmentcontainsequipmentcertifiedunderIC:
2417C-AC597E. 5. Ausermanualwiththeendproductmustclearlyindicate theoperatingrequirementsandconditionsthatmustbe Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 36 AirCard 597E ExpressCard - User Guide observedtoensurecompliancewithcurrentFCC/ICRF exposureguidelines. TheendproductwithanembeddedAirCard 597E ExpressCardmustpasstheunintentionalemissiontestingand properlyauthorizedperFCCPart15requirements. Note: If this ExpressCard is intended for use in a portable device, you are responsible for separate approval to satisfy the SAR requirements of FCC Part 2.1093 and IC RSS-102. 37 2130755 Appendix A: Glossary A 1X 1x-EVDO bps CDMA CDMA 1X dormant ESN ExpressCard OneTimesRadioTransmissionTechnology(theonetimes referstothefrequencyspectrum).SupportsInternet connectionswithdataratesupto153 Kbps.Actualspeed dependsonthenetworkconditions.Compareto1xEVDO. Ahighspeedstandardforcellularpacketdatacommunica tions. Rev.AsupportsInternetconnectionswithdataratesupto 3.1 Mbps(downlinkfromthenetwork)and1.8 Mbps(uplink tothenetwork). Rev.0supportsInternetconnectionswithdataratesupto 2.4 Mbps(downlinkfromthenetwork)and153 Kbps(uplink tothenetwork). Averagedataratesare:forRev.A:450800 Kbps(downlink fromthenetwork)and300400 Kbps(uplinktothenetwork);
forRev.0:400700 Kbps(downlinkfromthenetwork)and 4080 Kbps(uplinktothenetwork). Actualspeeddependsonthenetworkconditions.Compareto 1X. bitspersecondTheactualdataspeedoverthetransmission medium. CodeDivisionMultipleAccessAwidebandspread spectrumtechniqueusedindigitalcellular,personalcommu nicationsservices,andotherwirelessnetworks.Wide channels(1.25 MHz)areobtainedthroughspreadspectrum transmissions,thusallowingmanyactiveuserstosharethe samechannel.Eachuserisassignedauniquedigitalcode, whichdifferentiatestheindividualconversationsonthesame channel. Alsoknownas1X,thisisahighspeedstandardforCDMA cellularcommunications. ThepacketdataconnectionhasthelogicalPPPsessionleft openwhiletheunderlyingphysicallink(theradiochannel)is released.Whentrafficistoresume,aradiochannelis reacquiredandtheoriginalPPPsessionresumes. ElectronicSerialNumberTheuniquefirstgenerationserial numberassignedtotheAirCardExpressCardforcellular networkuse.ComparetoMEID. Addinmemoryandcommunicationscardsforportable computers.ExpressCardisatrademarkofthePCMCIA. Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 38 AirCard 597E ExpressCard - User Guide FCC GPS firmware host IS IS-95 Kbps LAN LED MEID MHz Mbps packet PCMCIA PCS roaming FederalCommunicationsCommissionTheU.S.federal agencythatisresponsibleforinterstateandforeigncommuni cations.TheFCCregulatescommercialandprivateradio spectrummanagement,setsratesforcommunicationsservices, determinesstandardsforequipment,andcontrolsbroadcast licensing.Consultwww.fcc.gov. GlobalPositioningSystemAsystemthatusesaseriesof24 geosynchronoussatellitestoprovidenavigationaldata. SoftwarestoredinROMorEEPROM;essentialprogramsthat remainevenwhenthesystemisturnedoff.Firmwareiseasier tochangethanhardwarebutmorepermanentthansoftware storedondisk.
Acomputerthatusesamodemorasimilardeviceto answeracallingcomputer.
Asourceordestinationinthecommunicationnetwork.
Acomputerthatcontainsdataorfilestobeaccessedby clientcomputers.Alsoknownasaserver. InterimStandardAfterreceivingindustryconsensus,the TIAforwardsthestandardtoANSIforapproval. ThestandardforCDMA. KilobitspersecondActually1000,not1024,asusedin computermemorysizemeasurementsofkilobytes. LocalAreaNetwork LightEmittingDiodeAsemiconductordiodethatemits visibleorinfraredlight. MobileEquipmentIdentifierTheuniquesecondgener ationserialnumberassignedtotheAirCardExpressCardfor cellularnetworkuse.ComparetoESN. MegaHertzOnemillioncyclespersecond. Megabitspersecond Ashortfixedlengthblockofdata,includingaheader,thatis transmittedasaunitinacommunicationsnetwork. PersonalComputerMemoryCardInternationalAssoci ationTheorganizationthatstandardizesExpressCardsand PC Cards. PersonalCommunicationsServicesAcellular communicationinfrastructurethatusesadifferentfrequency rangethanAMPS. Acellularsubscriberisinanareawhereserviceisobtained fromacellularserviceproviderthatisnotthesubscribers provider. 39 2130755 Glossary SMS system tray TIA VPN ShortmessageservicesAfeaturethatallowsusersofa wirelessdeviceonawirelessnetworktoreceiveortransmit shortelectronicalphanumericmessages(upto160characters, dependingontheserviceprovider). Usuallylocatedinthelowerrightcornerofyourscreen TelecommunicationsIndustryAssociationAstandards settingtradeorganization,whosemembersprovide communicationsandinformationtechnologyproducts, systems,distributionservicesandprofessionalservicesinthe UnitedStatesandaroundtheworld.Consultwww.tiaonline.org. VirtualPrivateNetwork Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 40 Index Numerics 1xEVDO description,9 indicator,26 description,8 indicator,26 1X 3G A description,8 indicator(1xEVDOand1X),26 account activation activation,13 configuration,19 overview,13 automated,20 manual,20 ActivationWizard,19 alwaysontop,25 antenna,external,29 automatedactivation,20 B bands,frequency,10 C callstatusarea,27 careandmaintenance,22 CDMA1X description,9 indicator,26 CDMA1xEVDO description,8 indicator,26 CDMAnetwork 3Gservices,8 frequencybands,10 serviceproviders,11 circuitswitcheddata description,9 callindicator,27 closebutton,25 compactview,25 connectionstatus indicator,28 connectionstatusarea,26 coverage,12 description,9 indicator,27 CSD D data circuitswitchedcallindicator,27 circuitswitcheddescription,9 dialupcallindicator,27 dialupdescription,9 highspeed,8 QNC,9 dialupdata description,9 callindicator,27 diskspacerequired,16 docking,25 dormant,27 drivers description,11 E EMIwarning,35 ESN,14 EVDO description,8 indicator,26 externalantenna,29 F FCC ID,34 FCCcompliance,35 frequencybands,CDMAnetwork,10 fullview description,24 togglebutton,25 H hardware inserting,17 removing,18 help,29 highspeedpacketdata,8 I I/Ospace(input/outputspace),16 Rev 1.0 Dec.06 41 icons connectionstatus,26 indicatorarea,28 minimized,28 systemtray,28 seealsoindicators ID,FCC,34 inuseindicator,26 indicatorarea,28 indicators 1X,26 1xEVDO,26 circuitswitcheddatacall,27 connectionstatus,28 SMSmessages,28,28 insertingtheAirCard,17 installation hardware,17 software,1518 troubleshootingwizard,29 interference,35 Internet,9 IRQ(interruptrequest),16 M MEID,14 memoryrequired,16 minimizebutton,24 minimizedicons,28 MobileEquipmentIdentifier,14 N notinserviceindicator,28 notices,regulatory,34 O OEMcustomers,36 onlineHelp,29 operatinghints,29 operatingsystemssupported,15 OSsupported,15 P packetdata,highspeed,8 PowerSave,27 preactivation,13 Index Q QNC,9 QuickNetConnect(QNC),9 R regulatoryinformation,34 removingtheAirCard,18 requirements,system,15 roaming definition,12 indicator,26 S serviceindicator,28 signalstrength indicatorCDMAnetwork,26 SMSmessageindicator,28,28 software overview,11 installation,1518 statusarea callstatusarea,27 connectionstatusarea,26 indicatorarea,28 Windowssystemtray,28 support,29 suspendmode,30 systemrequirements,15 systemtrayicons,28 T taskbaricons,28 tips,operating,29 troubleshooting,29 V virtualprivatenetwork,7 VPN,7 W warning EMI,35 Windowssystemtrayicons,28 Windows,versionssupported,15 wirelessExpressCard,8 wizardinstallationtroubleshooting,29 Document 2130755. Rev 1.0 Dec.06 42 AirCard 597E ExpressCard - User Guide 43 2130755