User guide

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3: Installation
• System requirements
• Installing the modem
and software
• Removing the modem
• Attaching an external
antenna
Thischapterguidesyouthroughthestepsnecessarytoinstall
themodemonanotebookordesktopcomputer.
Thebasicstepsare:
1. InsertthemodemintotheExpressCard/PC Cardslotto
installthemodemdriversandsoftware.
2. Ifthemodemhasnotbeenpre‐activated,usethe
ActivationWizardtoconfigurethe
modem(asdescribed
in“Activation”onpage 23).
Beforeyoubegin theinstallationprocess,ensureyour
computermeetstherequirementsdescribedbelow.
System requirements
Themodemissupportedonnotebookanddesktopcomputers
running:
• Windows7
• WindowsVista
• Windows XP(HomeandProfessionalversions)with
ServicePack 2orlater
• Windows2000withServicePack4andUpdateRollup1
Toinstallthemodem,yourequireoneofthefollowingslots:
• ExpressCard/34
• ExpressCard/54
• TypeIIPC Cardslot.
Installing the modem and
software
Note: If you’re running Windows XP, you may require administrative
privileges, depending on the Windows XP installation.
If you’re running Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows 2000, you
must be logged in with administrative privileges to install the modem