User's Manual

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5. INSTALLING A600
Remove the A600 from your
laptop
• Remove the A600 from your laptop. When
removing the A600, always grip the sides
of the modem and push/pull carefully.
Using the USB Modem
Extension Y Cable
• The A600 Modem package includes an
extension USB Y-shaped cable. Although
the Y cable is not required for use with
your A600 Modem, it offers increased
performance for your A600 Modem under
certain operating conditions. Connect the
Y cable to two separate USB ports of your
computer to deliver sufficient power when
needed to increase RF performance, and
to solve clearance issues.
Using the USB Modem Extension Y
Cable:
1) Plug the single end of the Y-shaped cable
into the A600 Modem. [A]
2) Depending on the condition you are try-
ing to solve (increased RF performance,
or clearance issues), plug either one
of the two connected ends of the USB
modem extension Y cable into the Type A
USB port(s) on your computer. [B]
Note: The USB modem extension Y cable
connector labeled #1, is the primary data
power cable used to either extend the A600
modem away from your computer allowing
you to locate the modem in a more optimum
signal location or solve any computer USB
port clearance issues. The USB modem
extension Y cable connector labeled #2, is
a power boost Y cable and must be used
with connector #1 to provide the modem up