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Sprint Mobile Broadband Card
by Novatel Wireless
Merlin™ S720
www.sprint.com
© 2006 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part
without prior written approval. Sprint, the “Going Forward” logo, and other
trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel.
Part No: 01017865 Rev. 1.0
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Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Section 1: Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Basics . . . . . . 1 1A. Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 CDMA Networks . . . . . . . . . . .
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Menu Item Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 2D. Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Problem Causes and Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Reinstalling the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Driver . . . . . . . 62 Resolving Resource Conflicts . . . . .
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Welcome to Sprint We are committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available, and we built our network right from the start, so no matter where you are on the Nationwide Sprint PCS® Network, all your services will work the same. When it comes to mobile connectivity, the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card offers more freedom than ever before. No wires, no cables, just access to your data when you need it. The power of the Internet and company data is truly at your fingertips. This gu
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Introduction This User Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new Sprint Mobile Broadband Card. The guide is divided into five sections: Section 1: Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Basics Section 2: Installing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Section 3: Sprint PCS Vision® Section 4: Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information Section 5: Safety and Terms & Conditions Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and time
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Section 1 Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Basics
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Section 1A Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card In This Section Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card CDMA Networks Package Contents About This Guide This section introduces the basic features and functions of your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card, the materials included with your card, and an overview of the sections in this User Guide. Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card 3
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Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card fits into a Type II PC Card slot (available on most notebook PCs) and functions as a wireless network card. This card allows you to: Access your company network. Send and receive email. Access the Internet. CDMA Networks The Sprint Mobile Broadband Card operates over a type of wireless network called CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access). This network technology has many features beyond providing a wireless link, such
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More information about CDMA networks is available on the Tip: CDMA Development Group Web site, www.cdg.org. A Network Card During Sprint PCS connections, the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card is a true network card, functioning just like the network cards familiar to most business computer users. Once installed and configured for NDIS mode, the card connects instantly to the CDMA network with just a few mouse clicks. To surf the Web, you simply insert the card, click a few buttons, and launch y
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About This Guide This User Guide is designed to provide you with all the information you need to install and use your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card. Section 1 (which you are reading) gives you an overview of the card and its basic features. Section 2 provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for installing and using the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card and Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software. Section 3 introduces Sprint PCS Vision Services. Section 4 provides electrical, radio freq
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Section 1B Getting Started With Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card In This Section Getting Started The Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Software Activating and Using Sprint PCS Service Care and Maintenance This section outlines the basics of getting started with your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card, including installing the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software and inserting and activating your card. Section 1B: Getting Started 7
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Getting Started Before you can begin using your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card, you must first: 1. Install the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software, including the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card driver software. 2. Activate your Sprint PCS account (unless the card has been preactivated). 3. Configure the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card to use your account. The Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Software The Sprint Mobile Broadband Card comes with the following software: Sprint PCS Connection Manager
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The software must be installed before you insert the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card for the first time. Detailed instructions are provided starting on page 16. Activating and Using Sprint PCS Service Before using your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card, you must first set up your Sprint PCS wireless network account. Call Sprint Customer Service If you will be using your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card primarily for business purposes, call 1-888-788-4727. If your card is intended primarily for perso
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You can use the Lock Code feature to prevent others from Tip: using your account should your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card be lost or stolen. See page 56 for instructions on using this feature. Unless your card has been preactivated, the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software application will automatically detect that no account has been configured when you run it for the first time. The Sprint Activation Wizard will then launch and guide you through the activation and configuration proce
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Section 2 Installing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card
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Section 2A Installing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Getting Started Installing the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software Inserting and Removing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card Activating Your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card This section guides you through the steps necessary to install your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card and make it operational on a notebook PC. Section 2A: Installing the Sprint Mobile Broadband Card 13
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Getting Started Before you can use your Sprint Mobile Broadband Card, you must: 1. Install the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software, located on the installation CD, onto your computer. Before installing your new software, delete or uninstall any Note: previously existing modem or dialer software from your system. Do not insert the card into the slot until you have installed the Sprint PCS Connection Manager Software onto your PC or until instructed to do so by the installation CD. 2. Inse
