Sierra Wireless AirCard 250U Quick start guide

Brand: Sierra Wireless

Model: AirCard 250U

Type: Quick start guide

Laptop

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SIERRA WIRELESS® 250U

4G/3G LAPTOP CARD

MOBILE INTERNET

QUICK START GUIDE

Welcome to Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet

With Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet, you have a super-fast online

connection that’s there for you on your terms. Our convenient

Laptop Card keeps you connected wherever you take your laptop.

Use this guide to activate your new Laptop Card. Then keep it handy

for help with the Connection Manager software, or troubleshooting

any issues you may have.

This guide includes:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  



Quick Start Instructions



2. Launch the Connection Manager

(This will occur automatically.

If not, click the desktop icon.)





4. Wait for a connection – this may take

a few minutes.

3. Insert your Laptop Card once

installation is complete.

Turn the page for detailed installation instructions.

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Detailed Installation Instructions

 Connection Manager Installation CD for either Windows

or Mac



2. The Installation CD will automatically launch the Windows Setup Wizard

or Mac Installer.

Mac Installer screens may vary slightly.

 

Windows

Users My Computer and click

on the Setup File to begin the installation.

Mac

Users icon on the desktop

or from the Finder menu to begin the installation.

 

timewarnercable.com/mobilesoftware

 

Mac Installer screens may vary slightly.

4. After installation is complete, launch the Connection Manager using

the desktop icon, or from the Finder menu on your Mac laptop.

 

on the go!

Please Note:Windows Vista



Please exit all other applications before the installation.

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Making the Connection

The Connection Manager makes it easy to manage all of your wireless Internet

connections with a few clicks, and ensures you’re always connected over the



Connection Manager 2.0

A 

B 

C 

D 

E 

F AutoConnect

G 

H 

I 

G F E

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Key Features of the Connection Manager

 Easy-to-Use Display – The 3-button network interface displays all available

networks and the status of each, so you can conveniently manage all your



4G: 

3G: 

WiFi: 

 AutoConnect Mode – This deines what you connect to automatically and

sets the Connection Manager to auto connect instead of manually connect.

 Simple Network Management



 Simple WiFi Management – Automatically connects you to your preferred



 VPN Access

 Convenient Search ModeSettings>Help to search for answers to



 Usage Tools

your current billing cycle.

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Getting the Most out of Your Connection Manager

How do I use the Connection Manager to manage WiFi?

 WiFi

Connect Button and use the drop-down arrow

 

Click on the network you wish to connect to.

 

Settings>Preferences menu. On the Connection

tab, select Yes next to Manage WiFi.



How do I make sure I have the latest Connection Manager?



Connection Manager if you are using the one pictured

at left. To ensure you have the latest software version of

Settings>About>About

Time Warner Cable Connection Manager (Version

2.0). Time Warner Cable Connection

Manager in the menu bar, then select About Time

Warner Cable Connection Manager.

To download the latest Connection Manager version,

timewarnercable.com/mobilesoftware

Can I connect my VPN using Mobile Internet?



How do I get support for the Connection Manager?

Settings menu

to access Help and the User Guide.

 

 

 

 

Customer Care at 888.662.4577.



I can’t connect to the Internet via 4G, 3G or WiFi. What should I do?



if necessary.

 

 



3. Exit the Connection Manager by right-clicking the application logo,

then choosing ExitQuit.

4. Make sure the device is unplugged and reboot the computer.



accept the terms of service. To accept the terms, call us at the number listed on







Control Panel>

Add/Remove Programs. 

, select the uninstall application from

the Time Warner Cable Connection Manager Applications ile folder. Then

download and reinstall the latest Connection Manager software available at

timewarnercable.com/mobilesoftware



Hotixes. (Hotixes are available on the Microsoft website.)



Connection Manager System Requirements

Mac®OS X 10.5, 10.6

and 10.7

Windows® XP Windows Vista® Windows® 7

Processor    

RAM



recommended)



recommended)



recommended)



recommended)

Hard Drive Space

















Windows® Service

Pack

n/a



(or higher)



(or higher)

Any

Internet Explorer®  IE® 7 (or higher) IE® 7 (or higher) 

Device System Information

USB Compatibility 

CDMA Frequency 

WiMAX Frequency 

FCC ID 

To make sure you have the latest version, please visit timewarnercable.com/mobilesoftware



Warranty

This Sierra Wireless 250U Laptop Card 

manufacturer’s warranty. A copy of the warranty is provided with your original



instructions may result in additional charges. Please call Customer Care at

888.662.4577 for detailed information about warranty returns.

Account Management, 4G-fast

Manage your Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet services, track your usage, or

check your bill wherever and whenever works for you, using the Mobile Manager.

My Services at timewarnercable.com.

Important Safety Information Warning (FCC)





The device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Customer Support

Customer Care at 888.662.4577.

This device is locked and intended for use only with Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet or Business Class Mobile service from











individual circumstances or conditions. Other restrictions may apply.



trademarks that appear on this package are the property of the respective owners.

                     

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