Specifications

40 Section 3A: Your Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem: The Basics
Determining the Type of Coverage
The ToolTip over the signal strength indicator ( ) indicates the type of coverage
you have (for example, 1X [synonym of 1xRTT] or 1xEV-DO):
Attaching an External Antenna
You can improve the signal strength, by attaching an external antenna (sold
separately).
To attach an external antenna:
1. Remove the device from your computer (page 21).
2. Flip open the rubber tab on the side of the device.
3. Hold the antenna cable by the connector (end) part, and carefully insert the
connector part of the cable into the corresponding connector on the device.
4. Reinsert the device into your computer (page 21).
Location-Based Services
Location-Based Services (Location & Search Services) allow you to query the
network for information on points of interest that are near your current location.
The network automatically determines your current location. All you have to do is
specify the type of business that you are looking for (for example, a restaurant or
hotel).
To use Location-Based Services:
䊳 In Sprint Connection Manager, click Menu > Location & Search Services.
Tip:
The type of coverage is also displayed in the lower left part of the Device Info
& Diagnostics window under “Network Service” (page 73).
Note:
If the menus and windows (page 40 and page 66) related to Location-Based
Services are unavailable in Sprint Connection Manager, see “Location-Based
Services Don't Seem To Be Available” on page 84.