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Using Cricket Broadband Connect
18 Using Cricket Broadband Connect
CONNECTING
Cricket Broadband Connect allows users to connect to the data network by clicking one button on the main UI. This can also be access by selecting the File > Connect to
Internet
.
To help ensure users data usage stays within their data plans, there is an option in the application to set Cricket Broadband Connect to Disconnect the Internet connection after
a specific amount of time or after a specific amount of data has been exchanged.
When creating the Internet connection, Cricket Broadband Connect must get the phone number from the device and include it as the username when needed. The Data
Connection is accessed using the modem or over NDIS.
Once your device is properly configured, connecting to the Internet is as simple as selecting the network connection type shown in the list and clicking the connect button.
Once connected, the Earth shape button will change to “Disconnect”. Simply click this to end your current connection. To connect to any other network shown, select it, and
then select “Earth shape”.
THE STATUS BAR
Information regarding your current network connection can be seen in the status bar along the bottom of the Cricket Broadband Connect interface. For more information on this
status bar, see the section “The Status Bar” in the “Additional Features” section.
At any time during your connection you can check your current connection speed and throughput stats in the Statistics tab of the Session Information window. To see this
window, select “Statistics” from the “View” menu.
The Connection Monitor window displays information about your data connection.
The Statistics section provides real time data throughput for current data connection. The Received tab provides received real time throughput. The transmitted tab provides
transmitted real time throughput.
The status section indicates the status, the duration and the speed of your connection. This information is required to be the same as the information displayed on the main
screen.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) button displays the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) windows shows the Internet Protocol properties.