USB3-8521 Telstra Turbo Modem User Guide
Page 2 of 12 FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies.
Index FCC RF Exposure Warning …………………………………………………………………………………. 1. Installing the Telstra Turbo Modem™ .……………………………………………………………….. 1.1 Windows Installation ………………………………………………………………………….. 1.2 Mac OS Installation …………………………………………………………………………… 2. Using the Telstra Turbo Modem™ Manager ………………………………………......................... 2.1 Indicator area Icons……………………………………………………………………………. 2.2 Telstra Turbo Modem™ LED operation…………………………………………………….. 2.3 Taskbar Icon……………………………………………………………………………………. 2.
Page 4 of 12 1. Installing the Telstra Turbo Modem™ The installation procedures are different for Windows (section 1.1) and Mac OS (section 1.2) 1.1 Windows Installation 1.1.1 Windows Automatic Installation Start Insert the installation CD (supplied with the Telstra Turbo Modem™) into the CD-ROM drive. Select “Install Telstra Turbo Modem™ Manager” then follow the same installation steps as below. Do not connect the Telstra Turbo Modem™ to your computer yet.
Page 5 of 12 Plug the Telstra Turbo Modem™ into an available USB port on your computer. Ensure that the blue power light comes on. Windows 2000 For Window 2000, when the Telstra Turbo Modem™ is connected to the PC, windows will automatically install the modem without starting the New Hardware Wizard. The Application Software can be run after the device is detected.
Page 6 of 12 2. Using the Telstra Turbo Modem™ Manager During this installation a shortcut will have been placed on your desktop for the Telstra Turbo Modem™ Manager Telstra Turbo Modem™ into an available USB port, and double click on the icon. Signal Strength Network Indicator Indicator Data Counter .
Page 7 of 12 2.2 Telstra Turbo Modem™ LED operation LED function Power RSSI Packet 2.3 condition power on after power on strong (above -94dB) weak (below -94dB) worse (below -104dB) data active data dormant LED1 red on off LED2 blue green on flashing off off off off off off flashing on Taskbar Icon When the Application Software is running in the background, the Windows taskbar will show an icon as above. To maximize the Application Software, double click on the icon. 2.
Page 8 of 12 3. Configuration To enter the configuration area for the Telstra Turbo Modem™ Manager please click on the “configuration” icon 3.1 . General Options Run application software when modem is inserted – when this is ticked the Telstra Turbo Modem™ Manager will open automatically when the modem is plugged in. Application software – Always on top – when this is ticked the Telstra Turbo Modem™ Manager will remain on top of other open windows.
Page 9 of 12 3.3 Data Options “time out” period refers to when the modem is connected to the internet, but no data is being sent or received. Profile: Select what connection profile you wish to use. Telstra.pcpack – This profile has a 15 minute time out period. Recommended for users on time based plans. Telstra.datapack – This profile has a 2 hours time out period. Recommended for users on data based plans. Telstra.internet – This profile does not have a time out period. Use with caution.
Page 10 of 12 3.5 About The about window shows information on the Telstra Turbo Modem™ and the Telstra Turbo Modem™ Manager. 3.6 Support Includes details for obtaining further support. 4. SMS & Phonebook SMS & Phonebook are not currently supported. This will be released in future updates. For available updates please check Maxon Australia’s website www.maxon.com.au.
Page 11 of 12 5. Antenna Your Telstra Turbo Modem™ has the facility for connecting an external antenna to it. In order to connect an external antenna, simply plug the supplied connector into the modem then attach the antenna to the connector. The antenna must be terminated with an SMA Male in order to connect to the adaptor. 6. Uninstalling the Telstra Turbo Modem™ and Manager Under Add/Remove programs in Control Panel, select Telstra Turbo Modem™ Manager and click “Remove”. Click “YES” to continue.
Page 12 of 12 7. Technical Support For further assistance with the Telstra Turbo Modem™ contact Telstra Customer Support by calling 1300 131 816 or visit Telstra’s web site at www.telstra.com/mobilebroadband. Alternatively, you can contact Maxon Electronics on (02) 9707 2000 or visit Maxon’s website at www.maxon.com.au Please check http://www.maxon.com.au for product updates.
