Sierra 2131232 manual Launching Watcher Windows, Launching Watcher Mac, Tips

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Note: Watcher is compatible with earlier Sierra Wireless modems.

Watcher enables you to:

Initiate data connections

Determine signal strength, roaming status, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, or HSDPA/ HSUPA availability, and other network connection parameters

Monitor the status of the AirCard USB Modem and GSM service

Send and receive SMS messages

Enable or disable SIM security that prevents others from using your SIM card if it is lost or stolen

Configure startup and exit actions for Watcher and the AirCard USB Modem

Create or modify a connection profile

For more information about using Watcher, view the Online Help that comes with Watcher.

You do not need to run Watcher when you use the AirCard USB Modem, but Watcher does provide useful status information.

Launching Watcher (Windows)

Unless this feature has been disabled, Watcher launches automatically when you insert the AirCard USB Modem. You can also launch Watcher by:

Double-clicking the desktop shortcut, or

Selecting Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless > AirCard Watcher.

Depending on how your profile is configured, your browser, VPN, or other program may launch automatically anytime you launch Watcher.

Launching Watcher (Mac)

Watcher starts automatically at login. To disable this feature, go to Watcher > Preferences.

You can also start Watcher by navigating to the Applications > Sierra Wireless folder and double-clicking AirCard Watcher.

Tips

To keep the Watcher icon in the dock:

1.Launch Watcher.

2.Click and hold the Watcher icon in the dock.

3.From the pop-up menu, select Keep in Dock.

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