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Contents Introduction............................................4 ® About the Pocket Spider IIc.................................4 Contents of Basic Package.....................................4 About this Manual..................................................4 Registering with a Carrier.......................5 CDPD Basics............................................................5 Activating Your Service..........................................5 Registration........................................
Introduction About the Pocket Spider®IIc Welcome to the world of wireless data. Your Pocket Spider® IIC is a compact, wireless data modem that uses the Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) wireless communication system, allowing you to transfer data on the go (i.e., without wires). Wireless IP (Internet Protocol) supports browser-based applications, giving you feature rich capability with the Internet in your hand.
Registering with a Carrier CDPD Basics CDPD, short for Cellular Digital Packet Data, is also known as "Wireless IP". It is a data transmission technology developed for use on cellular phone frequencies. CDPD uses cellular channels (in the 800 to 900 MHz range) to transmit data in packets. This technology offers data transfer rates of up to 19.2 Kbps, quicker call set up, and better error correction than using modems on an analog cellular channel.
CDPD Charges For information about your CDPD charges, you will need to contact your CDPD carrier service. Charges will vary according to the CDPD service provider you choose and the plan you select. Most carriers will offer several CDPD plans that vary in rates and structure. Your carrier should explain these items to you in detail when you consult them about registration. Battery Operation Prior to using the Pocket Spider® IIC, charge the new battery for at least 2 hours.
4. A window appears noting that the SpiderMgr file will be installed onto the Palm device upon the next HotSync® operation. Click Done to close this window. 5. Return to the CD-ROM Installation program and choose Install Auto Upgrade. When installed onto the Palm device, this program ® will automatically upgrade the Pocket Spider IIC modem. Choose Install in the Firmware Update Setup dialog box.
5. Click Finish on the Auto Upgrade Installation program. 6. Open HotSync® Manager on the host computer. Place the Palm device in its HotSync® cradle and press the HotSync® button on the cradle. After the tranfer of files, the software needed to operate and upgrade the Pocket Spider® IIC is now installed on the Palm device. Modem Setup Please ensure that the exact sequence for the following setup is followed: ® This section explains how to setup the Pocket Spider IIC Modem for use with the Palm OS 3.
3. Access the Options menu and configure network settings for the Pocket Spider® IIC. 4. Configure network settings for the Pocket Spider® IIC. The IP Address of the Pocket Spider® IIC is automatically detected. Select carrier preference from the Carrier Preference menu. After carrier selection the applicable Primary DNS (PDNS) and Secondary DNS (SDNS) numbers are listed. The DNS addresses can be edited at any time if they have changed.
5. Verify which side the Pocket Spider® IIC will scan for channels. After a selection has been made, exit the Spider Manager Options prior to establishing a connection. The Pocket Spider® IIC is now ready to connect to the network. Connecting to a Network After the appropriate carrier and preferences have been selected, the modem is ready to connect to the network. The Spider Manager Status screen displays the current, real-time status of the modem. 1.
2. After a connection has been made, the Status screen will display the Signal Strength indicator. Within the display are real-time readings of Signal Strength, channel being used (Chan) and Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI). 3. In the Spider Manager Options menu, view the Pocket-Spider modem's real-time diagnostic information. This information is useful for detailed diagnostic purposes. The statistics are retrieved from the modem approximately every 2 seconds.
4. Access the modem traffic information. This screen shows basic information about traffic events that have occurred over the modem since it last connected to the CDPD network. This information is reset each time the modem is disconnected from the network. 5. Disconnect the modem from the network connection. Auto Upgrade Caution ® Please ensure that the Pocket Spider IIC and Palm device are fully charged before starting this process. DO NOT ® remove the Pocket Spider IIC during this procedure.
New Firmware Available 2. The upgrade program will automatically execute when enabled. The upgrade process will take approximately five minutes, during which a series of tests will be executed on screen. 3. Once the firmware upgrade process has completed, to step 2 of the Modem Setup section of this manual to continue configuring the ® Pocket Spider IIC. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Do not duplicate or distribute without express permission from Enfora, Inc. Enfora, Inc.
Monitoring Modem Status Operational status information is provided on the Pocket Spider® IIC device. LED Display The Pocket Spider® IIC contains 3 LED’s that indicate various information for the unit's operation and battery charge condition.
Regulatory Information The equipment certifications appropriate to your device are marked on the device and product specific information. The use of the equipment is subject to the following conditions: FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15b of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warranty Information ENFORA, INC. 12-MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Enfora, Inc. warrants the products that it manufactures to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment from Enfora. This warranty is limited to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable.
