Quick 2 net connections, Express network connections – Sierra Wireless AirCard 555 User Manual

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Chapter 5: Data Connections

Rev 3.0 Dec.01

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Installat

ion and Use

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n

Note

book

PCs

To terminate an incoming call:

1.

Click the

Cancel

button (during the connection process) or

the

Disconnect

button (once the connection is established).

Quick 2 Net Connections

The Quick 2 Net connection is set up for you when Watcher is
installed. All you need to do to make the connection is:

1.

Select

Quick 2 Net (14.4 kbps)

from the drop-down menu on

the Data tab of the main Watcher window.

2.

Click the

Connect

button.

Once connected you can use any Internet application (such as
Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or your e-mail appli-
cation).

To terminate a Quick 2 Net connection:

1.

Click the

Cancel

button (during the connection process) or

the

Disconnect

button (once the connection is established).

Express Network Connections

Note:

The 1xRTT

indicator only shows that 1xRTT
service is available; it does not
indicate whether voice or packet
service is available.

An Express Network connection can be established only in
areas where 1xRTT packet service has been implemented. To
make an Express Network connection:

1.

Select

Express Network (1xRTT)

from the drop-down menu

on the Data tab of the main Watcher window.

2.

Click the

Connect

button. (No phone number or dialing is

required.)

Note: Depending on a setting in
the Options window, a message
warning you of a possible
surcharge for 1xRTT service
may be displayed whenever you
establish a 1xRTT connection.
This warning message can be
disabled in the Options window.
See page 75.

Once the connection is established, you can use any Internet
application (such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or
your e-mail application).

To terminate an Express Network connection:

1.

Click the

Cancel

button (during the connection process) or

the

Disconnect

button (once the connection is established).

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