UTStarcom UM175CE User manual

UM175CE

Wireless USB Modem

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

BEFORE USING UM175CE ..............................................3

ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL ............................................................4

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......................................................................4

WHAT’S INSIDE THE PRODUCT PACKAGE .......................................4

INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS UM175CE USB MODEM ..................5

PRODUCT FEATURES ........................................................................6

PRODUCT HANDLING ......................................................................7

CONFIGURATION .............................................................................7

CHAPTER 2

INSTALLATION AND SETUP ............................................9

THE QUICKLINK MOBILE SETUP PROGRAM ..................................11

THE QUICKLINK MOBILE SETUP WIZARD ......................................13

CHAPTER 3

USING QUICKLINK MOBILE ..........................................17

FEATURES ......................................................................................18

GETTING STARTED .........................................................................19

CONNECTING .................................................................................20

USING DIAL UP CONNECTIONS .....................................................23

CHAPTER 4

QUICKLINK MOBILE PREFERENCES .............................25

WWAN SPECIFIC SETTINGS ...........................................................26

GENERAL PREFERENCES ...............................................................30

ADDITIONAL FEATURES ................................................................32

CHAPTER 5

INSTALLING UM175CE .................................................39

PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................................40

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................40

INSTALLING SOFTWARE ...............................................................41

UNPLUGGING OR EJECTING THE DEVICE .....................................42

USB MODEM EXTENSION CABLE ..................................................44

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CHAPTER 6

REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION .................47

REGULATORY NOTICES .................................................................48

OPERATING CONDITIONS .............................................................48

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .........................................................49

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................51

CHAPTER 7

APPENDIX ....................................................................53

GLOSSARY .....................................................................................54

SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATES (SAR) .............................................57

SAFETY INFORMATION FOR RF EXPOSURE ...................................59

12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................61

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

WHAT’S INSIDE THE PRODUCT PACKAGE

INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS UM175CE

USB MODEM

PRODUCT FEATURES

PRODUCT HANDLING

CONFIGURATION

CHAPTER 1

BEFORE USING

UM175CE

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BEFORE USING UM175CE

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ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL

You will find all the information you need to install and

use the UM175CE in this user manual. Before using the

UM175CE, you must properly install the QuickLink Mobile by

closely following the installation instructions.

INSTRUCTIONS

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Install the QuickLink Mobile BEFORE inserting the

UM175CE USB Device into your PC. The installation soft-

ware is included in the product package. Insert the CD

into your CD-ROM drive. Installation may take a few min-

utes.

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It is highly recommended that you read the safety precau-

tions described in this manual before using the UM175CE.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Thank you for purchasing the Centennial Wireless UM175CE

USB Modem. The UM175CE is a 3G wireless device that

enables high-speed wireless communication from your PC.

The UM175CE is simple to install and use.

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WHAT’S INSIDE THE PRODUCT PACKAGE

The following items are included in the product package.

If any of the items listed below are missing, please contact

the retail location where you purchased the product.

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UM175CE Wireless USB Modem

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Installation CD that contains software and this user manual

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USB Modem Extension Cable

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Quick Start Guide

ABOUT THIS USER

MANUAL

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BEFORE USING UM175CE

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INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS UM175CE USB

MODEM

The Centennial Wireless UM175CE is designed for your PC’s

USB port, which is available in most models. The UM175CE

can be used to access the Internet, your company’s intranet,

or you can use it to send and receive email. It is extremely

useful when you are away from the office, on the road, or

wherever a wireline Internet access is not readily available.

INTRODUCTION TO

UM175CE USB MODEM

USB Connector

External Antenna

Booster Jack

(on the left side)

LED status

indicator *

Release button

* Blue light: Connected to PC and detected to network

Red light: Connected to PC but out of service status

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BEFORE USING UM175CE

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PRODUCT FEATURES

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Power management: The UM175CE utilizes power man-

agement and system overhead reduction functions pro-

vided by the USB interface for maximum power savings.

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Antenna design: Efficient, innovative internal antenna

design optimizes data transfer rate and sensitivity to net-

work signals.

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Extension Y Cable connector: Simply insert the USB con-

nector into the USB port of your computer to deliver a

power boost, increased RF performance, and to solve

clearance issues.

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USB Modem that supports Type A USB Port interface.

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Supports North American PCS (1900 MHz) and Cellular

(800 MHz) bands.

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Utilizes QUALCOMM MSM6800A chip set.

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Supports 3G network technologies.

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Average Data Rate: 3.1 Mbps download; 1.8 Mbps upload.

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Supports Windows 2000 and XP and Vista systems with

installed host software and driver.

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Compatible with Mac OS X 10.4.X (Tiger) or 10.5.X

(Leopard) or higher.

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Provides Centennial Wireless BroadbandAccess and

NetworkAccess service (where available).

PRODUCT FEATURES

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BEFORE USING UM175CE

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PRODUCT HANDLING

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Do not put any adhesive label on the USB connector. It

may leave a sticky residue that can cause problems inside

the PC USB port.

2

The UM175CE USB device should easily slide into the USB

port. Do not force the UM175CE into the USB port as it

may cause damage to the modem and/or the port.

3

Keep the UM175CE in a dry and clean place. (Storage

temperature: -22°F to 149°F [- 30°C to 65°C]). Keep your

device away from liquids, dust and excessive heat.

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CONFIGURATION

To use the UM175CE, you should first install the software

included in the installation CD and configure the UM175CE

USB device. See the next section for more information on

software installation and USB device configuration.

BEFORE USING UM175CE

PRODUCT HANDLING

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MEMO

CHAPTER 2

INSTALLATION AND

SETUP

THE QUICKLINK MOBILE SETUP PROGRAM

THE QUICKLINK MOBILE SETUP WIZARD

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INSTALLATION AND SETUP

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This section will guide you through the installation and

setup process for QuickLink Mobile. Before getting started,

you should become familiar with the documentation that

came with your wireless device.

CD'S

You purchased a UM175CE, there is only one CD that con-

tains QuickLink Mobile and USB modem drivers.

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Important: If using a USB device, QuickLink Mobile software

must be installed before you insert the USB device into the

computer for the first time. Only after the software has been

installed can Windows successfully install and configure the

USB device.

GETTING STARTED

Follow these steps to install QuickLink Mobile:

1

Turn on your computer and close all applications.

2

Insert the CD-ROM into your CD drive.

3

If set up does not automatically start, click the Start but-

ton on the taskbar and choose Run. Type D:\Start (where

D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click OK.

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Follow the steps in the next section.

GETTING STARTED

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INSTALLATION AND SETUP

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THE QUICKLINK MOBILE SETUP PROGRAM

STEP 1: Click the QuickLink Mobile setup program. The

“Welcome” screen appears. Click the “Next” button to con-

tinue with the installation process.

STEP 2: After the Welcome screen you will see the QuickLink

Mobile License Agreement. In order to install and use this

product you must agree with the terms of this agreement.

Select “I agree with this software license agreement”, then

click the “Next” button to continue. If you do not agree

with this agreement, click the “Cancel” button to exit.

THE QUICKLINK MOBILE

SETUP PROGRAM

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INSTALLATION AND SETUP

STEP 3: You are now ready to select the location on your

computer where the QuickLink Mobile should be installed. It

is recommended that you do not modify the default destina-

tion folder. Click the “Next” button to continue.

STEP 4: During this step the components of the QuickLink

Mobile product are being installed onto your computer.

Installation will occur to the destination folder specified in

Step 3 above.

THE QUICKLINK MOBILE

SETUP PROGRAM

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INSTALLATION AND SETUP

STEP 5: Installation is now complete. Click the “Finish” but-

ton to leave the QuickLink Mobile setup program and to

begin using your new software.

The setup program will automatically create a QuickLink

Mobile shortcut on your desktop.

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THE QUICKLINK MOBILE SETUP WIZARD

After you have successfully completed the installation

process of QuickLink Mobile, you are ready to start the

program and begin your initial setup. The steps in the

Setup Wizard are critical to the proper operation of

QuickLink Mobile.

STEP 1: Click the “Start” button, select the Programs menu

and choose the Access Manager menu item to start the

Access Manager program.

THE QUICKLINK MOBILE

SETUP PROGRAM

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INSTALLATION AND SETUP

STEP 2: The first time you open QuickLink Mobile, the Setup

Wizard will run automatically. The Welcome screen will

appear.

If you have an Internet connection, it is recommended that

you check to see if you are running the latest version of

QuickLink Mobile. Click the “Check for Updates” button to

perform this check.

Click “Next” to continue.

STEP 3: USB device users would insert their USB device now,

and wait for Windows to detect and install drivers for the

device.

THE QUICKLINK MOBILE

SETUP WIZARD

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INSTALLATION AND SETUP

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FOR HANDSET USERS: If you selected USB (to connect a

phone) and have not already installed the data cable drivers

supplied with the cable, you must install them now. To install

the data cable drivers click the “Cancel” button below to

exit the Setup Wizard and then refer to the documentation

included with the cable. Plug the data cable into your wireless

phone and then plug the cable into your computer.

THE QUICKLINK MOBILE

SETUP WIZARD

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INSTALLATION AND SETUP

If the USB device is detected, you will see the following

screen.

STEP 4: The detection and configuration process for your

wireless device is now complete. In this step you can elect

to run QuickLink Mobile automatically every time you start

your computer. To do so, check the “Run QuickLink Mobile

at Startup” checkbox. Click the “Finish” button when com-

plete.

Please familiarize yourself with the information in the

“Using QuickLink Mobile” and “Connecting to the Internet”

sections of this guide.

THE QUICKLINK MOBILE

SETUP WIZARD

CHAPTER 3

USING

QUICKLINK MOBILE

FEATURES

GETTING STARTED

CONNECTING

USING DIAL UP CONNECTIONS

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USING QUICKLINK MOBILE

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FEATURES

WWAN (WIRELESS WIDE AREA NETWORK,

1XEV-DO/1XRTT/CDMA) SPECIFIC FEATURES:

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Configures your PC to use your wireless device as a

modem.

• Creates an Centennial EVDO-1x Data connection.

• Copy utility to create wireless copies of your dial-up con

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nections, if supported by your device.

• Signal strength and battery level display for most USB

Modem.

• Features a test function for your WWAN device.

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A WWAN capable device is required to use the WWAN

features. Individual WWAN features are also device

dependent as described in the WWAN section above.

OTHER FEATURES

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QuickLink Mobile can also be used to launch all of your

dial-up networking connections, if desired.

• QuickLink Mobile can launch your browser, e-mail client,

VPN or a program of your choice upon connection.

• The application logs connections used, duration and bytes

sent and received.

• See the section “Additional Features” for more informa

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tion about the features of QuickLink Mobile.

FEATURES

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USING QUICKLINK MOBILE

GETTING STARTED

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GETTING STARTED

Double click on the QuickLink Mobile icon on your

desktop or click on the Windows Start menu and

select QuickLink Mobile from the list of Programs.

ABOUT THE WIRELESS NETWORKS VIEW

By default, QuickLink Mobile opens to the “Networks” view.

The Networks view displays all currently available network

connections.

At a glance you can see the signal strength and battery level.

Select “Refresh Networks” from the “Tools” menu to update

the information in this panel. Your current connection state

and the elapsed time of the connection are displayed along

the bottom of the status bar.

If your expected connection does not appear or if you con-

nected your wireless phone and cable, or inserted your

Wireless Internet Card after starting QuickLink Mobile,

select “Refresh Networks” from the “Tools” menu. This will

cause QuickLink Mobile to look for your wireless device(s)

and verify network availability.

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