Netgear AirCard 595 (Telus) Quick Start Guide
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1. _ Sh ss SIERRA WIRELESS HEART OF THE WIRELESS MACHINE Quick Start Guide for the AirCard 59x products This document describes how to install and use the AirCard 595 PC Card AirCard 595U USB modem or AirCard 597E ExpressCard device on a Mac computer For all technical support please contact Apple What you ll need AirCard 595 PowerBook G4 PC Card AirCard 595U MacBook MacBook Pro PowerBook G4 Power Mac G5 or desktop iMac computer AirCard 597E MacBook Pro or Power Mac G5 with a ExpressCard PCI X slot Your computer must be running Mac OS X version 10 4 or later To check your version from the Apple menu e choose About This Mac If your version is earlier then visit www apple com downloads macosx apple for upgrading instructions or in Finder choose Go gt Applications gt System Preferences Double click the System Preferences icon then double click Software Update Click Check Now USB modem lf your device has not been activated you ll also need a telephone Installing Watcher Lite 1 Visit www sierrawireless com mac CDMA to download the Sierra Wireless Watcher Lite Installer program to your computer The program will automatically mount the disk image and start the installation 2 In Finder choose Go gt Applications gt Sierra Wireless Watcher 505U SIERRA WIRELESS AirCard 2 AirCard 597 Watcher Lite should start PY Sie2. OK detected Into your computer Not activated To use your device you must activate it From the Extras item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu choose Activation You can now connect to your service provider s network Device is From the Extras item on the Sierra see the following section Locked Wireless Watcher menu choose Unlock Device Rx Amount of data received from the network TX Amount of data transmitted to the network 9 If the New Port Configuration window appears click Continue to automatically configure your computer to use your device Menu options From the Extras item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu you can e Turn the device off for example when you re in an aircraft Available only on the AirCard 595 PC Card Activate your device Lock unlock your device View information about the device View configure and use the data and VPN connections available on your computer for example WWAN Removing your device To remove the device from your Mac 1 End your network connection as described on the previous page 2 If your device is an AirCard 595 PC Card from the Extras item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu choose Turn Device Off 3 If your device is a PC Card or ExpressCard eject the device from the slot 4 Remove the device Warning When inserting or removing your device always grip it by its sides this prevents damage to the device Activating your
3. activate your device Write down this information that your service provider gives you depending on your service provider some of the following items may not apply Activation code MSL AirCard phone number MDN MIN IMSI_S if not the same value as your MDN above MSID After your service provider sets up your account on the network your device is activated 6 To complete the activation process enter the information that you wrote down into the fields on the screen 7 After you ve completed the Activation Wizard close Watcher and remove the device from your Windows computer 8 Insert the device into your Mac computer 9 Follow the instructions in section Installing Watcher Lite starting from step 2 see page 1 Care and maintenance As with any electronic device your device must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation Follow these guidelines in using and storing the device Do not apply adhesive labels to the device The device should fit easily into the PC Card ExpressCard or USB slot Forcing the device into the Slot may damage connector pins To avoid the risk of explosion use the same battery model when replacing the battery of the AirCard 595U USB modem Properly dispose of the used battery The USB connector of the AirCard 595U USB modem is adjustable to three positions approximately 90 135 and 160 degrees Do not force the hinge past the last position this m
4. a Windows PC for the latter To end your network connection option see the next page To activate your device on your Mac 1 In Watcher Lite click Disconnect a Click Continue Icons and text in Watcher Lite b Ensure you have the items listed on the screen oa and phone your service provider Inform them Icon text__ Description that you are activating a Sierra Wireless wireless CDMA network signal strength indicated device by the number of bars c Follow the instructions of your service provider to activate your device Write down this information 1xRTT E that your service provider gives you depending on You are in 1X and 1xEV DO Rev 0 your service provider some of the following items coverage may not apply ARTT You are in 1X and 1xEV DO Rev A A EL coverage ctivation code A You are in 1X coverage AirCard phone number MDN p l yp You are in 1XEV DO Rev 0 coverage eae if not the same value as your MDN Dua cin tae A eee ee a You are roaming Roaming charges may apply You are not in coverage MSID After your service provider sets up your account on the network your device is activated d To complete the activation process enter the Ready to connect to the network To information that you wrote down into the fields on connect in Watcher Lite click Gonnect the screen Connected to the network 8 If the Authenticate window appears enter your Mac username and password then click
5. ay break the connector Protect the device from liquids dust and excessive heat When the device is not connected to your computer Store the device in a safe place for example in the plastic case provided with your PC Card 2007 Sierra Wireless All rights reserved The Sierra Wireless logo Heart of the Wireless Machine and AirCard are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless Watcher is a trademark of Sierra Wireless The Mac logo Mac OS PowerBook and Finder are trademarks of Apple Inc Other logos company or product names that appear in this document may be trademarks of their respective owners All product specifications are subject to change without notice 2130789 Rev 1 2
6. device on a Windows PC lf the Activation Assistant window appears during the installation of Watcher Lite on your Mac your device is not activated You can activate your device on your Mac described on the previous page step 7 or ona Windows PC lf you prefer to activate your device on a Windows PC you will need a telephone and a Windows based PC with the appropriate slot PC Card ExpressCard or USB running Windows Vista Windows 2000 with Service Pack 1 or later or Windows XP To activate your device on a Windows PC 1 Remove the device from your Mac 2 Write down your device s ESN the 11 digit number on the back of your device on the USB modem the number is under the battery Q3 Install the Watcher software on the Windows PC If you re using Windows 2000 you must log in with administrative privileges a Insert the CD into the Windows PC b If the CD does not autostart select Start gt Run gt d launch exe where d is your CD ROM drive letter c Follow the instructions displayed on the screen When you are notified that the installation is complete insert the device After Windows installs the drivers for the device the Activation Wizard should start automatically Bas Ensure you have the items listed on the screen and phone your service provider Inform them that you are activating a Sierra Wireless wireless device Sz Follow the instructions of your service provider to
7. rra Wireless Watcher Lite Connect EEE lt i 3 Hold the device by its sides and insert the device into your computer SIERRA H mies Warning When inserting or removing your device always grip it by its sides this prevents damage to the device 4 lf the New Port Detected window appears click Continue G x New Port Detected The system is about to automatically configure Sierra Wireless AC595 Modem You may need to enter the name and password for an administrator on this computer Cancel Continue 5 If the Authenticate window appears enter your Mac username and password then click OK 6 If Watcher Lite displays Device is Locked unlock the device a If the Unlock Device window is not displayed from the Extras item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu choose Unlock Device b In the Unlock Device window enter the lock code Connecting to the network PIN and click OK If you can t recall your lock code try using the last HO CORNEE O E MEUG four digits of your device s wireless phone number 1 In Watcher Lite click Connect or try 0000 If none of these work call your service provider Once you re connected to the network Watcher Lite Ea shows the amount of time you ve been connected and If the Activation Assistant window appears your the amount of data received Rx and transmitted Tx device is not activated You can activate your device on your Mac or on
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