PC3320 Wireless Network Card Installation Guide 2130361 Rev 1.
Preface Important Notice Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost.
Installation Guide Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Verizon and/or its affiliates aggregate liability arising under or in connection with the product, regardless of the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the product.
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Table of Contents Introducing the PC3320 Wireless Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Feature summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Network card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Guide Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Account configuration procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Activation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Manual activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Automated activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1: Introducing the PC3320 Wireless Network Card • • • • 1 Welcome Feature Summary Package Contents System Components Welcome Note: Do not insert the PC3320 card into your PC Card slot prior to installing the software. It is important to install the software and driver in the correct order. For detailed procedures, see page 17. The PC3320 wireless network card is a dual-band wireless PC Card for cellular and North American PCS networks.
Installation Guide network automatically. You just insert the PC3320, start Mobile Connection Manager and allow it to authenticate your account on the network, then launch your Internet browser—you’re online! Modem As a modem, the PC3320 allows you to dial up any other modem (such as a corporate server). Other Short Messaging Service (SMS) is available to exchange brief text messages with other CDMA subscribers.
Introducing the PC3320 Wireless Network Card Additional PC3320 features Beyond the features of the CDMA network, the PC3320 provides additional software features: • PIN security code to protect your PC3320 card and account from unauthorized use. • An Activation Wizard (page 21) to assist with configuring your CDMA accounts. The PC3320 supports two accounts. • Sound options to customize ringtones for SMS messages. • A Call Log to track outgoing calls and determine the amount of data transferred.
Installation Guide The PC3320 card fits into a standard Type II PC Card slot available on most notebook PCs. Every CDMA network operates on one of three radio frequency bands. As a dualband product, the PC3320 operates on two of these bands (see page 32), providing a wide coverage area. The PC3320 provides all the advantages of 1X where it is available while allowing you to use the older CDMA IS-95 standard where 1X has not yet been implemented.
Introducing the PC3320 Wireless Network Card Each PC3320 has been provisioned at the factory for use with a particular service provider. This sets the PC3320 card to use particular radio channels and enables services specific for that provider. The process of setting up your account is called activation. Activation involves action by the service provider and configuration of the PC3320. The procedure to configure (activate) your PC3320 card is covered in “Activation” on page 21.
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2: Care and Maintenance of Your PC3320 card 2 As with any electronic device, the PC3320 card must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Follow these guidelines in using and storing the PC3320 card: • Do not apply adhesive labels to the PC3320 card. This may cause the PC3320 card to become jammed inside the card slot. • Optimal signal strength is usually obtained when the antenna is perpendicular to the modem. The antenna should bend easily at the hinge. Do not forcefully bend the antenna.
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3: Getting Started 3 • The PC3320 Software • Account Activation and Configuration Before you can begin using the PC3320 wireless network card, you must: 1. Install the PC3320 enabling software and driver. 2. Activate an account and configure the PC3320 card to use your account (unless the PC3320 card has been pre-activated). This section provides an overview of this process.
Installation Guide Configuring the PC3320 card involves setting the phone number assigned by your service provider and may involve entering other network parameters and settings. Your service provider needs to know: • The billing information to use to collect payment for your network usage. • The ESN (Electronic Serial Number) assigned to your modem during the manufacturing process. (The ESN is printed on a label on the PC3320 and can be displayed in Mobile Connection Manager.
4: Installation • • • • 4 System Requirements Installation on Windows 98, Me, 2000 and XP Venturi Software Installation Card Insertion and Removal This chapter guides you through the steps necessary to install the PC3320 card on a notebook PC. Note: Do not insert the PC3320 card into your PC Card slot before installing the software. The basic steps are: 1. Insert the PC3320 installation CD into your CD-ROM drive and install Mobile Connection Manager. 2.
Installation Guide To install the PC3320 card, you require these system resources: Table 4-1: System Resource Requirements Card Slots 1 Type II PCMCIA (PC Card) Slot Communications Ports 1 Available Disk Drive CD-ROM (for installation only) I/O Resources 1 IRQ, 40 bytes I/O Space Memory 10 MB Disk Space 2 MB PC3320 card software installation procedures This section provides detailed installation instructions.
Installation Note: Do not forcefully connect the antenna, or forcefully insert the PC3320 card. This may damage connector pins. See page 20 for instructions on removing the PC3320 card. 6. Click OK when you are prompted to insert the PC3320 card. Attach the antenna and insert the PC3320 card into your PC Card slot (refer to page 20). Note: For Windows 98, and Me Users: If your computer has a built-in network adapter, your computer may appear to have stopped responding during the card detection process.
Installation Guide · Use the default settings for the Destination Location unless you have special requirements and an advanced understanding of PC configuration. (The Destination Location dictates where the software is installed.) · You must restart your PC before you can use the software. Click Finish to close the last screen of the wizard and to restart your PC.
5: Activation 5 • Manual Activation • Automated Activation Account configuration procedures The final step to making the PC3320 card operational is configuring it to use your CDMA service provider account. The process of activation configures your PC3320 with the required account parameters (phone number, etc.). If you purchased a pre-activated PC3320 card, this step is not necessary. Once the application software and driver are installed, the PC3320 card is ready for use.
Installation Guide 5. To begin activation of the PC3320, select the method and click Next. Manual activation Verizon has provided the required information on your package or with the product shipment. 1. Select the Manual Activation radio button and click Next. 2. The wizard prompts for your activation code. Enter six zeroes (000000) then click Next. 3. Enter the phone number provided with your package. Enter the IMSI. Click Next. 4. Enter the SID (System ID) provided with your package.
6: Mobile Connection Manager™ Basics • • • • • 6 Starting and Closing Mobile Connection Manager Components of the Mobile Connection Manager Window Interpreting Icons Online Help Troubleshooting Mobile Connection Manager is the application that allows you to manage and monitor the connection between the PC3320 wireless network card and the CDMA network.
Installation Guide Components of the Mobile Connection Manager window The window has three areas that display messages and icons: the Connection Status Area, Call Status Area, and Indicator Area. The window allows you to connect and disconnect Internet and dial-up data services. A menu bar is located on the upper left side of the window. Windows control buttons are in the top right corner.
Mobile Connection Manager™ Basics • • The Toggle Full/Compact button is used to switch between the full Mobile Connection Manager window and the compact view: The compact view allows you to see connection status and indicators while using less space on the desktop. You must use full view to make calls, data connections, disconnect, or access Mobile Connection Manager features. To return to full view, select the view toggle button in the top right.
Installation Guide Connection Status Area Note: Optimal signal strength is obtained when the antenna is perpendicular to the PC3320 card. The Connection Status Area uses the icons shown in Table 6-1. Table 6-1: Connection Status Area icons Icon Meaning The Signal Strength indicator uses bars to show the intensity of the radio signal. The number of bars increases as signal strength increases to a maximum of five bars.
Mobile Connection Manager™ Basics Table 6-1: Connection Status Area icons (cont.) Icon Meaning A high-speed (1X) packet data call is in progress. A fatal error has occurred and the PC3320 card is inoperable. (This may be resolved by closing Mobile Connection Manager and restarting your PC.) Call Status Area The Call Status Area displays messages related to the status or progress of a connection.
Installation Guide Minimized Icons Mobile Connection Manager displays an icon in the Windows status area (which is usually located in the lower right corner of your screen). The status area icon indicates your connection status or notifies you when you have SMS messages. Table 6-3: Status Area icons Icon Meaning You are not in service on the CDMA network. You are in service on the CDMA network but have no active data connection. The number of red bars indicates the signal strength.
Mobile Connection Manager™ Basics Troubleshooting The online help includes descriptions of most common error messages. Look in the table of contents under Troubleshooting. For help with other problems: • Contact your service provider. Rev 1.0 Mar.
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7: Technical Specifications 7 • LED Operation • Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications • Environmental Specifications This chapter describes the function of the LED, and provides technical product data for the PC3320 wireless network card. LED operation The PC3320 has a single red/green LED on the antenna end of the card. The LED operates as follows: Table 7-1: LED operation LED Behavior Indicates Solid amber* The PC3320 card is powering up.
Installation Guide Radio frequency and electrical specifications Table 7-2: Radio frequency and electrical specifications Approvals Compliant with: IS-95A, IS-95B, IS-98D, IS-707A, IS707A-1, CDMA Developers Group FCC (ID: N7NACRD555) Industry Canada Voltage +5 Vdc from PCMCIA Slot Current Maximum: 680 mA Typical: 150 mA Transmitter Power 200 mW (+23 dBm) Transmit PCS: 1850 to 1910 MHz Cellular: 824 to 849 MHz Receive PCS: 1930 to 1990 MHz Cellular: 869 to 894 MHz Channel Spacing 1.
Appendix A: Glossary 1X One Times Radio Transmission Technology (the "one times" refers to the frequency spectrum) bps bits per second—The actual data speed over the transmission medium. See also baud. CDMA Code Division Multiple Access—A wideband spread spectrum technique used in digital cellular, personal communications services, and other wireless networks. Wide channels (1.25 MHz) are obtained through spread spectrum transmissions, thus allowing many active users to share the same channel.
Installation Guide host 1. A computer that uses a modem or a similar device to answer a calling computer. 2. A source or destination in the communication network. 3. A computer that contains data or files to be accessed by client computers. Also known as a server. IMSI International Mobile Station Identity—A 15-digit number used to identify the mobile device to the base station. IS Interim Standard—After receiving industry consensus, the TIA forwards the standard to ANSI for approval.
Glossary PCS Personal Communications Services—A cellular communication infrastructure that uses a different frequency range than AMPS. QNC Quick Net Connect—A CDMA connection method that reduces call setup time for circuit switched connections to the Internet. roaming A cellular subscriber is in an area where service is obtained from a cellular service provider that is not the subscriber’s provider.
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Index Numerics F 1X, 8, 10 indicator, 26 frequency bands, CDMA network, 10 full view description, 24 toggle button, 25 A account activation, 15 configuration, 21 activation automated, 22 manual, 22 Activation Wizard, 21 always on top, 25 antenna care and maintenance, 13 C call status area, 27 care and maintenance, 13 CDMA network frequency bands, 10 service providers, 10 circuit switched data, 8 close button, 25 compact view, 25 connection status indicator, 28 connection status area, 26 coverage, 11 D
Index P S PowerSave, 27 pre-activation, 15 signal strength indicator, 26 obtaining optimal, 13 SMS message indicator, 27, 28 software, 10 software installation, 17– 20 system requirements notebooks, 17 Q Quick 2 Net, 8 R removing the PC3320, 20 roaming definition, 11 indicator, 26 38 T taskbar icons, 28 troubleshooting, 29 2130361
