EVDO USB Modem A600
CONTENTS 1. BEFORE USING A600................................3 About this User’s Manual...........................3 Product Overview.......................................3 Product Package Contents........................3 Introduction to A600 USB Modem............5 Product Features........................................5 Product Handling........................................6 Configuration..............................................6 2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP FOR CricketLink . ......................
Product Overview You will find all the information you need to install and use the A600 in this user’s manual. Before using the A600, you must properly install the A600 by closely following the installation instructions. Thank you for purchasing A600 USB Modem. The A600 is a 3G wireless device that enables high-speed wireless communication from your PC. The A600 is simple to install and use. Instructions • Install the A600 software by inserting the A600 USB Device into your PC.
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- Extension Y Cable connector: Connect the Y cable to two separate USB ports of your computer to deliver sufficient power when needed to increase RF performance, and to solve clearance issues. The A600 is designed for your PC’s USB port, which is available in most PC models. The A600 can be used to access the Inter- USB Modem that supports Type A USB net, your company’s intranet, or you can use Port interface. it to send and receive email.
1. BEFORE USING A600 Product Handling - Do not put any adhesive label on the USB connector. It may leave a sticky residue that can cause problems inside the PC USB port. - The A600 USB device should easily slide into the USB port. Do not force the A600 into the USB port as it may cause damage to the modem and/or the port. - Keep the A600 in a dry and clean place. (Storage temperature: -22°F to 149°F [- 30°C to 65°C]). Keep your device away from liquids, dust and excessive heat.
Getting Started To install CricketLink: 1. Turn on your computer then close all applications. 2. Insert the A600 modem into your USB port. 3. Your computer recognizes A600 modem and starts installation sequence automatically. If set up does not automatically start, click the Start button on the taskbar then choose Run. Type D:\Start (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) then click OK. 4. Follow the steps in the next section.
2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP FOR CricketLink 8 S TEp 2: You are now ready to select the location on your computer where CricketLink should be installed. It is recommended that you do not modify the default destination folder. Click the “Next” button to continue.
S TEp 4: Installation of CricketLink is now complete. Click the “Close” button to leave the CricketLink setup program and begin using your new software. * The setup program will automatically create a CricketLink shortcut on your desktop. 2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP FOR CricketLink S TEp 3: During this step the components of CricketLink product are being installed onto your computer. Installation will occur to the destination folder specified in Step 2 above.
2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP FOR CricketLink 10 S TEp 5: Now the computer is installing USB Driver. Click “Next” button. S TEp 6: Click “Install” button to start installation,.
S TEp 9: Please wait while A600 is installed and ready to use. 2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP FOR CricketLink S TEp 7: During this step the components of S TEp 8: Installation of USB Driver is now USB Driver are being installed onto your complete. Click “Finish” button to leave. computer. It takes a few minutes.
2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP FOR CricketLink 12 Setup Program - Mac OS X S TEp 1: To start installation, double click icon of the Package program file. S TEp 2: Click “Continue” > button in the welcome window to continue installation.
S TEp 4: Click Install to begin Standard Install on system volume. 2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP FOR CricketLink S TEp 3: The Read Me file appears. Click the “Continue” button.
2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP FOR CricketLink 14 S TEp 5: Finally, Setup Wizard shows confirm window, click “OK” > button to continue. S TEp 6: Installing CricketLink. S TEp 7: Installation is now complete. Click “Close” button to leave CricketLink setup wizard.
Features WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network, 1xEV-DO/1xRTT/CDMA) Specific Features: • Configures your PC to use your USB Modem. • Creates a Data Connection if using an EVDO capable USB Modem. • Copies utility to create wireless copies of your dial-up connections, if supported by your device. • Test function for WWAN device. * A WWAN capable device is required to use the WWAN features. Individual WWAN features are also device dependent as described in the WWAN section above.
3. USING CricketLink Connecting About the Wireless Networks View CricketLink will open the Broadband Networks window by default. This view is where you manage your Broadband connections. The Broadband Networks window displays all currently available network connections. At a glance you can see the signal strength . Your current connection state and the elapsed time of the connection are displayed along the bottom of the status bar.
CricketLink will display status information at the bottom during the connection process as well as while connected. When not connected, the status text in the lower left corner will display “Not connected” for the currently selected network. The timer will display “00:00:00”. Once connected, the status text will display “Connected” and the elapsed timer will begin to run. Right clicking on the tray icon provides various options and double clicking on it will always show the application.
3. USING CricketLink If your connection fails when you try to SMS Messaging connect, with CricketLink returning to its idle CricketLink supports SMS Messaging for state, you should try to connect again. the A600. Dormancy: The data session becomes dormant if you are not sending or receiving any data. As soon as you resume sending or receiving data, the data session will return to an active state.
• If you are in the SMS Messaging view and a new message arrives, the message will automatically appear in the list formatted in bold. • To view a long SMS message, select the message in the list view. The details of the message will appear above the list. The message will be populated in the send area below prefixed with a “FW:.” Press the “Send” button to send the message.
3. USING CricketLink 20 • With some devices that support SMS messaging contact lists, you may be able to click on the “To” button to open your contact list. • The phone number and the message fields are required. • The Character counter counts up from 0 to 150 and counts all of the characters typed in the message field. (Spanish: 0~130) • Click the “Send” button.
Click on “Options”, then “Preferences”. General Tap Minimize Application into Tray: When you minimize the application it will now appear in the Windows task bar. To restore the application click on CricketLink tray icon, and select “Open”. Enable GPS Function: This option enables or disables GPS functionality. • Click the “Ok” button. WWAN Specific Settings WWAN preferences This is used to set various WWAN connection settings. See below.
4. CricketLink PREFERENCES VPN Settings Open Web Browser: When data connection is established successfully, CricketLink executes default Web-browser automatically. Go to URL: To enable web-browser go to web site you defined using URL field below. URL: Web site URL for starting page of web browser started automatically. 22 • Click the “Ok” button. VPN Options • None: Do not use VPN. • Microsoft VPN: Use VPN client of Microsoft Windows.
External VPN Application Specify other VPN client application. To choose the application from your local disk, click “ ” button. • Click the “Ok” button. SMS Settings SMS (Short Text Message Service) is a Incoming Message Options messaging application for your wireless de• Open SMS Window when a New Mesvice which allows you to compose and send sage Arrives: Enable/disable automatic text messages to other wireless phones.
4. CricketLink PREFERENCES 24 • Click the “Ok” button. WWAN USB Modem Status Area Additional Features The text can change to the following: In addition to the basic features mentioned in previous sections, CricketLink has the additional features listed below. • No Device: Your WWAN USB Modem is removed from the laptop. The Status Bar The details of your current connection can be seen in the status bar at the bottom of CricketLink interface.
Connect / Disconnect: You can connect or disconnect the wireless networks. Log: This provides a concise session log of your network activity. Click on a column heading to sort the log. This window also displays the total number of sessions as well as the total time connected. The information displayed in the Usage log can be customized using the controls that appear just below the list.
4. CricketLink PREFERENCES 26 The Tools Menu Test WWAN Device: Retrieve and display detailed information about your WWAN device (1xEV-DO/1xRTT/CDMA USB Modem) such as manufacturer, model, version, etc. This information can be valuable when troubleshooting a problem. The Options Menu Preferences: This is used to select preferences for connection settings. Please see WWAN Specific Settings for details. The “Internet” button Launches the default web browser on your computer.
“Internet” Button “Email” Button 4. CricketLink PREFERENCES The Help Menu The Connection Manager has a Help section. Please see the Help section for additional questions.
5. INSTALLING A600 28 Recommended System Requirements To successfully install and use the A600 USB device in your PC, the following system specifications are required. Item Required Specification Operating system Windows® Vista / Windows® XP / Windows® 2000 Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher Dial-up networking DUN bound to TCP/IP * The A600 is useful for laptop PCs that include a USB port. Voice service is not supported.
as allow easy monitoring of the LED status indicators while in use. 5. INSTALLING A600 In Windows 2000, several windows similar to “Found New Hardware” window can appear and disappear automatically. In Windows XP, several tool tips similar to the “Found New Hardware” function will appear and disappear in the system tray automatically. In Windows Vista, several tool tips similar to the “Installing device driver software” function will appear and disappear in the system tray automatically.
5. INSTALLING A600 Using the Device • Red: Not enough power. If you see Red on the power status LED it is recommend Signal strength indicator that you use the USB modem extension Y cable. Power status LED Signal strength indicator • 0~4: Weak or no signal strength, 4: high signal strength. Note: Make sure to complete the unplugging/ejection process before removing the A600. If you remove the device improperly, the product may be damaged.
• As shown in the above figure, “Cricket EVDO Network Adapter” or “USB Mass Storage Device” options will be displayed in the Hardware devices list of Win2000. Select the “USB Mass Storage Device” Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista and click the “Stop” button. 1) Unplug or Eject Hardware with Windows 2000 5. INSTALLING A600 • Double click the Unplug/Eject Hardware icon in the system tray. • Select either of the “USB Mass Storage Device” and click the [OK] button.
5. INSTALLING A600 2) Unplug or Eject Hardware with Windows XP • Then, the above window will appear. It is now safe to unplug the A600. • As shown above, only one “USB Mass Storage Device” option will be displayed in Windows XP. Select “USB Mass Storage Device” and click the “Stop” button.
5. INSTALLING A600 • Then, “USB Mass Storage Device” and click the [OK] button. • Click the [Close] button. It is now safe to unplug the A600.
5. INSTALLING A600 3) U nplug or Eject Hardware with Windows Vista • Then, two “USB Mass Storage Device” and click the [OK] button. • As shown above, only one “USB Mass Storage Device” option will be displayed in Windows Vista. Select “USB Mass Storage • The dialog box above will appear. Click the Device” and click the “Stop” button. [OK] button.
5. INSTALLING A600 • Click the [Close] button. It is now safe to unplug the A600.
5. INSTALLING A600 Remove the A600 from your laptop • Remove the A600 from your laptop. When removing the A600, always grip the sides of the modem and push/pull carefully. Using the USB Modem Extension Y Cable • The A600 Modem package includes an extension USB Y-shaped cable. Although the Y cable is not required for use with your A600 Modem, it offers increased performance for your A600 Modem under certain operating conditions.
3) The device is connected to and powered by the computer as soon as the USB Y cable is plugged properly into the appropriate Type A USB port(s). 4) Click Connect. 5. INSTALLING A600 to 1Amp of current for use in weaker signal areas. Must be connected to two separate USB ports.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 38 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you protect your warranty coverage. • Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. the device and damage electronic circuit boards. • Do not attempt to open the device. • Do not drop, knock, or shake the device.
SAR INFORMATION THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
SAR INFORMATION 40 the lower the power output. Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model. The highest SAR value for this model modem when tested for use near the body, as described in this user guide, is 1.16 W/Kg.
EXPOSURE TO RF ENERGY Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Do not move the antenna close to, SAFETY INFORMATION a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey or couching any exposed part of the body when making a call. all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cauls e an explosion or fire Near Body operation resulting in bodily injury or even death.
FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION 42 (2) This device must accept any interference the instructions, may cause harmful Interferreceived. Including interference that may ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will cause undesired operation. not occur in a particular Installation. If this U.S.A. equipment does cause harmful interference U.S.
U.S.A. U.S.FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS ... Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for Compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Connecting of peripherals requires the use of grounded shielded signal cables.
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