Installation guide

AirCard 800 Series Installation Guide
Note: The fee for service is
usually higher when you are
“roaming” (connected to a
network other than the one
belonging to your service
provider).
Your ability to obtain service depends on these factors:
• Proximity to a GSM network—You must be within the
coverage area of a GSM network in order to use the
AirCard modem.
• Service provider—If you are within the coverage area of a
network that is not operated by your own service provider,
you can only obtain service if there is a roaming agreement
between your service provider and the network operator.
• Account provisions—Your account may restrict your
usage to certain networks or limit the amount of time you
can use the network.
• Frequency band—You cannot connect to networks
operating in bands not supported by your AirCard
modem, regardless of roaming agreements or account
provisions.
Most service providers have coverage maps on their web sites.
AirCard modem software
The AirCard modem comes with this software (made by Sierra
Wireless):
• The Watcher program that you use to manage the AirCard
modem and monitor your connections
• The driver software that forms the interface between the
network card and your Windows operating system
Before you can begin using the
AirCard modem
Before you can use the AirCard modem for the first time you
must:
1. Install the AirCard modem software: Watcher and the
AirCard modem driver.
2. If you have an AirCard 850 modem or an AirCard 860
modem, attach the antenna.
3. Insert the SIM into the AirCard modem. When instructed
to do so by the install wizard, insert the AirCard modem
into your PC Card slot. (Do not insert the AirCard modem
before installing the software.)
4. Obtain a GSM account (if this wasn’t done when you
purchased the AirCard modem).
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