Basics of Your USB Modem (Windows)
Connection Status
The text displayed in Sprint Connection Manager provides information about the status of your connection.
The USB modem is typically in one of these modes:
No device
Disconnected
Connecting
Connected
Device locked
Device powered off
OFF
Validating
Searching
Acquired
No device
Sprint Connection Manager did not detect a USB modem. The GO button is unavailable.
Disconnected
Sprint Connection Manager is ready to connect to the network or to use Sprint Location Services.
The GO button is available, and the signal strength icon (
) and, if the Mobile Broadband window is expanded, the lock icon (
or 
) is visible. To initiate a connection, in the Mobile Broadband window click GO.
Connecting
Sprint Connection Manager is establishing a connection to the network.
Connected
The connection is established. In addition to the signal strength icon (
),
the transmit/receive icon (
for 
for 
for 1X) is also displayed.
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