Netgear 597E User Guide
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1. Receive band PCS 1715 to 1780 MHz Cellular 868 to 894 MHz GPS 1575 42 MHz Channel spacing 1 25 MHz Frequency stability 150 Hz AirCard 597E ExpressCard User Manual Table 3 Environmental specifications Operating temperature 30 to 60 Storage temperature 20 to 85 C Humidity 95 non condensing Vibration 147 m s 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 onto vinyl covered concrete Regulatory Notices The design of the AirCard 597E ExpressCard complies with U S Federal Communications Commission FCC guidelines respecting safety levels of radio frequency RF exposure for portable devices which in turn are consistent with the following safety standards previously set by U S and international standards bodies ANSI IEEE C95 1 1999 IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields 3kHz to 300 GHz National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements NCRP Report 86 1986 Biological Effects and Exposure Criteria for Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields Health Canada Safety Code 6 1999 Limits of Human Exposure to Radio frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz International Commission on Non lonising Radiation Protectio2. External antenna jack allows you to connect an optional external antenna to your ExpressCard for improved performance sold separately AirCard 597E ExpressCard User Manual LED behavior Off Indicates The card has no power The card is not completely inserted into the computer or the computer is in suspend mode which powers down the card or you have powered off the card Blue not blinking The card has power and is working properly Blue blinking The card s firmware is being updated Do not remove the card Amber blinking The card is searching for service Amber not blinking An error has occurred Eject the card and reinsert it Tal Off No service 15 available Amber blinking NationalAccess service is detected Ready to connect to the network Amber not blinking The card is connected to the NationalAccess network and can send or receive data Blue blinking BroadbandAccess service is detected Ready to connect to the network Blue not blinking The card is connected to the BroadbandAccess network and can send or receive data Care of Your AirCard 597E ExpressCard Verizon Wireless recommends the following guidelines in handling your ExpressCard Do not apply adhesive labels to the ExpressCard The ExpressCard should fit easily into your ExpressCard slot Forcing the ExpressCard into a slot may damage connector pins When ins
3. Operating system Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit or 64 bit Windows XP Windows 2000 Mac os x 10 4 10 or higher Disk drive CD ROM Slot One ExpressCard 34 or ExpressCard 54 slot Alternatively one Type II PC Card slot and an ExpressCard 34 adapter sold separately For the system requirements to run the VZAccess Manager software please see the VZAccess User Manual Your AirCard 597E ExpressCard Your AirCard 597E ExpressCard fits into the ExpressCard slot of Windows based notebook computers The AirCard 597E ExpressCard uses the VZAccess Manager software and enhanced EV DO Rev A technology capable of operating in Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess coverage areas at average download speeds of 600 to 1400 kbps and download speeds of 500 to 800 kbps Speeds based on our network tests with 5MB FTP data files without compression Actual speeds and coverage May vary Computer interface connector SS lt i 44 i 4 v External antenna jack ExpressCard this 15 the device that when plugged into a Personal Computer provides wireless data solutions e Computer interface connector connects to your Personal Computer via the computer s ExpressCard slot Service LEDs visual indicators that show you service and data modes The ExpressCard has two LED light bars The LED light bars operate as described in the table on the following page
4. may transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment On an aircraft either on the ground or airborne o In addition to FAA requirements many airline regulations state that you must suspend wireless operations before boarding an airplane Please ensure that the host device is turned off and your modem is removed from the ExpressCard slot prior to boarding aircraft in order to comply with these regulations The modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems and controls While operating a vehicle o The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate a wireless data device while in control of a vehicle Doing so will detract from the driver or operator s control and operation of that vehicle In some countries operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offence Limitation of liability The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Verizon Wireless Inc Copyright 2011 Verizon Wireless Inc Patents and licenses This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM 3G This product is manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc or its affiliates under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group AirCard 597E ExpressCard User Manual 4 AirCard 597 ExpressCard System Requirements
5. NCE OF THIS PRODUCT IS ASSUMED BY YOU NEITHER THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE PRODUCT NOR THE VENDOR NOR VENDOR S DISTRIBUTORS RESELLERS SUPPLIERS AGENTS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY DAMAGES HOWSOEVER CAUSED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL GENERAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT DAMAGES TO PROPERTY OR PERSONS LOST OR DAMAGED DATA OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS EVEN IF ANY SUCH AFOREMENTIONED PERSON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PERSONS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY WHETHER OR NOT THE ALLEGED BREACH DEFAULT NONPERFORMANCE OR FAILURE IS A BREACH OF FUNDAMENTAL CONDITION OR TERM OR A FUNDAMENTAL BREACH In the event that the Product supplied by Vendor is found to infringe any third party US or Canadian patent trade secret copyright trademark or other proprietary right and or the use of the Product is enjoined Vendor will at its sole option either a procure for you the right to use such Product b modify such Product so that it becomes non infringing while giving equivalent functionality and performance or c if neither of the foregoing options is re
6. UNICATION DEVICE Limited Warranty and Liability THIS PRODUCT IS PROVIDED TO YOU UNDER THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT CONTAIN LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES AND YOUR REMEDIES BY USING THIS PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW The original end user purchaser of the enclosed wireless personal computer modem card the Product from Sierra Wireless the Vendor or one of its authorized suppliers is offered a personal non transferable limited warranty that a the Product will be of good quality and free from defects in design materials workmanship and manufacture under normal use and service b all materials parts components and other items incorporated in the Product will be new and c the Product will be compliant with and perform in accordance with its specifications for a period that expires one year from the original purchase date of the Product the Warranty Period During the Warranty Period if Vendor determines that a Product is defective under a proper warranty claim then Vendor will at its sole discretion either a pay parts and labor charges for the repair of the Product or b replace the Product with a new or rebuilt unit which unit may use refurbished parts of similar quality and functionality provided that the defective Product is returned to a Vendor authorized service center for the Product transportation charges prepaid and is accompanied by written proof o
7. VERIZON WIRELESS AIRCARD 597E EXPRESSCARD USER MANUAL Contents MEM as 3 Wireless COMMUNICAIONS A AASIA 3 Safety MUMM AA A dt ot 3 a S 4 COPY 4 Patents and e diay aes 4 AirCard 597E ExpressCard System Requirement nnna 5 Your AirCard BOT BSS AN cin iia 5 Care of Your AirCard 597E 6 PACKAGES COMES E E E E A A A lk k itada aka Jalandi k te aa k 7 Technical Ur a a ci 7 To A a nalia 7 AirCard 597E Express Card sirosis aadaki td 7 Product SCC ICAO rra Ia 8 Regulatory init css oil 9 Federal Communications Commission Notice FCC United 10 Limited Warranty Liability isso ii 11 Trademarks and Service 12 Welcome Congratulations on purchasing the Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess NationalAccess AirCard 597E ExpressCard with VZAccess Manager This dual band ExpressCard operates over the CDMA EV DO networks in the 800 1900 bands This wireless ExpressCard enables you to connect at high speed to the Internet your corporate Intranet and your email while you re away from the office This document provides hard
8. approved by Sierra Wireless could void the user s authority to operate the equipment WARNING EMI Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Department of Communications Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B pr scrites dans la norme sur le materiel brouilleur Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par le ministre des Communications If you have purchased this product under a United States Government contract it shall be subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations DFARs Section 252 227 7013 for Department of Defense contracts and as set forth in Federal Acquisitions Regulations FARs Section 52 227 19 for civilian agency contracts or any successor regulations If further government regulations apply it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with such regulations AirCard 597E ExpressCard User Manual 10 WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE YOURSELF SUCH ACTION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY THE AIRCARD 597 EXPRESSCARD IS FACTORY TUNED NO CUSTOMER CALIBRATION OR TUNING IS REQUIRED CONTACT VERIZON WIRELESS TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICING YOUR WIRELESS COMM
9. asonably available refund to you all amounts paid for the infringing Products depreciated on a straight line basis over a three year period Vendor will have no liability or obligation to you to the extent the infringement is caused by or based upon a use of the Product in an application or environment or on a platform or with devices for which the Product was not designed or contemplated b modifications alterations combinations or enhancements of the Product not created by Vendor c any third party defined feature that Vendor incorporates into the Product at the request of such third party or e your failure to install any corrections or enhancements made available by Vendor that maintain equivalent or better functionality and performance to the extent that such correction or enhancement would have avoided the infringement claim Vendor s obligations do not apply to any alleged infringement occurring after you have received written notice of the alleged infringement THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ANY REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF NON INFRINGEMENT WHICH ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND SETS FORTH THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF VENDOR AND THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY INFRINGEMENT OF ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS BY THE PRODUCT If any provision or term of these terms and conditions is determined to be invalid or unenforceable the invalidity or unenforceability of that provision or term will not affect the validity or enfor
10. ceability of the remaining provisions and terms or the validity or enforceability of that provision or term in any other jurisdiction Trademarks and Service Marks Verizon Wireless is a trademark of Verizon Trademark Services LLC and the other trademarks logos and service marks collectively the Trademarks used in this document are the property of Verizon Wireless or their respective owners Nothing contained in this document should be construed as granting by implication estoppel or otherwise a license or right of use of Verizon Wireless or any other Trademark displayed in this document without the written permission of Verizon Wireless or its respective owner VZAccess is a service mark of Verizon Wireless AirCard and Heart of the Wireless Machine are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless Sierra Wireless the Sierra Wireless logo and the red wave design are trademarks of Sierra Wireless Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA The names of actual companies and products mentioned in this document may be the trademarks of their respective owners Contents of this document Copyright 2011 Verizon Wireless all rights reserved PN 2130831 Version 2 Feb2011 AirCard 597E ExpressCard User Manual 12
11. elp solve problems encountered while using the AirCard 597E ExpressCard and the VZAccess Manager software Make sure you are using the appropriate ExpressCard in the correct geographic region a BroadbandAccess NationalAccess ExpressCard in the US Ensure that the wireless network s coverage extends to your current location 1 Ensure that the LED is either amber and blinking or blue Confirm that you have an up to date version of VZAccess Manager To download the latest version of VZAccess Manager visit www vzam net For more troubleshooting information see the VZAccess User Manual and online Help AirCard 597E ExpressCard User Manual Product Specification Table 1 General specifications Name Verizon Wireless AirCard 597E ExpressCard Model AirCard 597E ExpressCard Approvals FCC IC A North America Dimensions Length 134 6mm Width 34mm Height 5mm 14mm ExpressCard extension Wireless network dual mode CDMA 1X EV DO ExpressCard standard ExpressCard 34 form factor Table 2 Radio frequency and electrical specifications Technology CDMA Band designation 1X EV DO 800 1900 MHz Current Maximum 1A Typical data call current talk mode 370 mA 1X e 420 mA 1xEV DO Standby 50 mA 1X 1xEV DO hybrid mode Transmitter power 200 mW 23 dBm Transmit band PCS 1805 to 1870 MHz Cellular 824 to 849 MHz
12. erial s or workmanship or i Products on which warranty stickers or serial numbers have been removed altered or rendered illegible This limited warranty is not transferable to any third party including but not limited to any subsequent purchaser or owner of the Products Any transfer or resale of any of the Products will automatically terminate Vendor s warranty coverage of such Products This limited warranty is only valid in the United States of America and does not cover customer education instruction installation setup adjustments or signal reception problems REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW NEITHER VENDOR NOR THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE PRODUCT MAKE ANY OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABLE QUALITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties and conditions and do not permit the exclusion or limitation of certain damages Therefore the foregoing exclusions may not apply to you AirCard 597E ExpressCard User Manual 11 THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMA
13. erting or removing your ExpressCard always grip it by the sides see the drawings below Never insert or remove the ExpressCard while holding the antenna as this action may damage the ExpressCard Protect the ExpressCard from liquids dust and excessive heat When storing or transporting your computer remove the ExpressCard When not installed in your computer store the ExpressCard in a safe place Do not use the ExpressCard with a handheld computer it is designed only for notebook computers running Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 or Mac OS X AirCard 597E ExpressCard User Manual 6 Package contents The Verizon Wireless AirCard 597E ExpressCard package includes AirCard 597 VZAccess Manager CD includes the VZAccess Manager software VZAccess User Manual and AirCard 597E ExpressCard User Manual this document with warranty information Quick Reference Guide IMPORTANT Do not insert the AirCard 597E ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot until you have installed VZAccess Manager and have activated a BroadbandAccess NationalAccess service for your AirCard 597E ExpressCard For instructions on installing the software see the VZAccess User Manual Technical Support For additional information and technical support visit Verizon s Data Technical Support page at www verizonwireless com b2c support data jsp Troubleshooting AirCard 597E ExpressCard The following tips may h
14. f purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice indicating that the Product was purchased by you and is within the Warranty Period After the Warranty Period you are responsible for paying all parts labor and shipping charges The warranty described above shall apply to all repaired or replaced Product for a period of 90 days from the date of return to you or the balance of the Warranty Period whichever 15 greater This limited warranty does not cover and is void with respect to a Products which have been improperly installed repaired maintained or modified b Products which have been subjected to misuse including using the Products with hardware which 15 electrically or mechanically incompatible with the Products abuse accident physical damage abnormal operation improper handling or storage neglect exposure to fire water or excessive moisture or dampness or extreme changes in climate or temperature c Products which have been opened repaired modified or altered by anyone other than Vendor or a Vendor authorized service center d Products which have been damaged due to fire flood acts of God or other acts which are not Vendor s fault and which the Product is not specified to tolerate e cosmetic damage f Products which have been operated outside of published maximum ratings g cost of installation removal or reinstallation of the Product h signal reception problems unless caused by a defect in mat
15. n ICNIRP 1998 Guidelines for limiting exposure to time varying electric magnetic and electromagnetic fields up to 300 GHz FCC ID N7NAC597E CAUTION The AirCard 597E ExpressCard has been tested for compliance with FCC IC RF exposure limits in the notebook computer s configurations with the side loading ExpressCard slot and can be used in notebook computers with substantially similar physical dimensions construction and electrical and RF characteristics This ExpressCard must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Use of this device in any other configuration may exceed the FCC RF Exposure compliance limit Note If this ExpressCard is intended for use in any other portable device you are responsible for separate approval to satisfy the SAR requirements of Part 2 1093 of FCC rules AirCard 597E ExpressCard User Manual 9 Federal Communications Commission Notice FCC United States Electronic devices including computers and wireless modems generate RF energy incidental to C their intended function and are therefore subject to FCC rules and regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device peripheral pursuant to Part 15 22 and 24 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio freq
16. ove the modem from the ExpressCard slot when instructed to do so or when you suspect that it may cause interference or danger Where explosive atmospheres may be present o Do not operate your modem in any area where a potentially explosive atmosphere may exist Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Be aware and comply with all signs and instructions o Users are advised not to operate the modem while at a refueling point or service station Users are reminded to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots fuel storage and distribution areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress o Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked Potential locations can include gas stations below deck on boats chemical transfer or storage facilities vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine AirCard 597E ExpressCard User Manual 3 Near medical and life support equipment o Do not operate your modem in any area where medical equipment life support equipment or near any equipment that may be susceptible to any form of radio interference In such areas the host communications device must be turned off The modem
17. uency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesirable operation FCC guidelines stipulate that the antenna should be more than 1 8 cm from the user The highest reported SAR values of the AirCard 597E ExpressCard by Sierra Wireless are 1 Separation distance of at least 1 8 cm needs to be maintained to user s lap with the AirCard 597E ExpressCard inserted into the bottom ExpressCard slot of the notebook computer 1 0 mW g CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly
18. ware related information about your AirCard 597 ExpressCard For information on installing the AirCard 597E ExpressCard and using VZAccess Manager software please see the Quick Reference Guide or the VZAccess User Manual available as a PDF file on the installation CD Wireless communications Important Notice Due to the transmission and reception properties of wireless communications data can occasionally be lost or delayed This can be due to the variation in radio signal strength that results from changes in the characteristics of the radio transmission path Although data loss is rare the environment where you operate the modem may adversely affect communications Variations in radio signal strength are referred to as fading Fading is caused by several different factors including signal reflection the ionosphere and interference from other radio channels Verizon Wireless or its partners will not be held responsible for damages of any kind resulting from the delays or errors in data transmitted or received with the AirCard 597E ExpressCard or failure of the AirCard 597E ExpressCard to transmit or receive such data Safety hazards Do not operate the AirCard 597E ExpressCard in an environment that may be susceptible to radio interference resulting in danger specifically Areas where prohibited by the law o Follow any special rules and regulations and obey all signs and notices Always turn off the host device and rem
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