GE FPC 1000 manual Using the FPC, General Usage Guidelines

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Chapter 2

2.2 Using the FPC 1000

When the FPC 1000 software has been installed, the antenna attached and the FPC has been placed in the PCMCIA slot, the card is ready for use. Registered users can enjoy high-speed mobile connectivity.

This section details usage of the FPC 1000, including

•General usage guidelines

•Using the Flarion Mobility Manager

•Removing the FPC 1000

•Removing the antenna

2.2.1. General Usage Guidelines

Use the following guidelines to assure proper functionality and effectiveness of the FPC 1000:

•When attaching the antenna, be sure to click it into the circular connector (see Figure 4).

•When inserting the FPC 1000, never force the card into the PCMCIA slot. When it is inserted correctly, the card's blue light will appear and blink until it connects to the network.

•Keep the antenna pointed upwards to ensure its optimum performance, but never forcefully bend it.

•When storing or transporting a notebook PC, remove the antenna and store it in a safe place.

•Keep the FPC 1000 away from liquids, excessive heat, and dust.

Flarion FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card User Guide	 2004 Flarion
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Contents Flarion FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card User Guide Copyright and Trademark Statement Table of Contents List of Figures FPC 1000 Basics FPC 1000 Applications About FMM About Driver SoftwareUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Checking Hardware and Software Requirements Hardware Requirements for the FPCInstalling Flarion Mobility Manager Software On the CD Launcher menu, click Install SoftwareMobility Manager Setup Screen Attaching the Antenna to the PC Card Attaching the Standard AntennaInstalling the Extended Range Antenna Kit Attaching the Extended Range AntennaInstalled Extended Range Antenna Inserting the FPC 1000 into the Pcmcia SlotLoading Device Drivers for Windows Loading Device Drivers for Windows 2000/XPUsing the FPC General Usage GuidelinesUsing the Flarion Mobility Manager FMM IconFMM Indicators Monitoring Connection Status and Connection Time Connection Status and Connection TimeMonitoring Kilobytes Received and Sent Kilobytes Received and SentMonitoring Signal Strength and Quality Signal Strength and Quality IndicatorsClosing, Exiting and Ending Sessions Closing, Exiting and Ending Enabling and Disabling the FPC Windows 2000/XPAbout Software Upgrades Upgrading SoftwareUpgrade Available Message Information Screen Advanced Tab Downloading Update Message Check for Upgrade No Files Need Updating Message Downloading Updates Message Complete Package Uninstall and Reinstall Software Upgrade Notes Removing the FPC Removing the Antenna from the FPC Antenna Aligned with the FPCTroubleshooting the FPC After software Card Problems Possible Causes Suggestions Appendix A. Technical Specifications