9.Windows detects the new hardware (Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card) and installs the necessary drivers. The Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware Wizard starts, depending on your operating system. (For additional information about driver installation, See “Reinstalling the Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card Driver” on page 70.)
10.Follow the prompts to allow the wizard to install the drivers.
11.Click OK when you are notified that the installation is complete.
On completion of this step, the Sprint Connection Manager Software and the Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card driver are installed and you can proceed to activate your card (if it has not already been activated). See “Activating and Using Sprint Service” on page 24.
Note:
During this time, the Sprint Connection Manager message area displays “Updating Hardware” and the Go button is disabled.
Firmware Updates
The first time you attempt to connect your card to your computer, Sprint Connection Manager will check to ensure you have the latest firmware installed. If Sprint Connection Manager detects that your card needs to be updated a “Firmware Update”
To update firmware
1.If you are using a laptop, the AC power adapter must be plugged into your computer before proceeding.
2.Click OK to launch the firmware update utility and update the firmware in your Express Card. The software installation begins. This process takes approximately