Sierra Wireless PC3320 manual Cdma wireless network

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Introducing the PC3320 Wireless Network Card

Each PC3320 has been provisioned at the factory for use with a particular service provider. This sets the PC3320 card to use particular radio channels and enables services specific for that provider.

The process of setting up your account is called activation. Activation involves action by the service provider and configuration of the PC3320.

The procedure to configure (activate) your PC3320 card is covered in “Activation” on page 21.

The CDMA wireless network

Note: More information about CDMA networks is available on the CDMA Devel- opment Group web site, www.cdg.org.

This is the worldwide infrastructure providing the radio coverage that allows you to stay connected. Made up of radio towers, and a variety of network switches, routers, and servers, the network is an interconnection of many service provider companies.

Note: Most service providers have coverage maps on their web sites.

There are CDMA networks that operate in the frequency bands supported by the PC3320 throughout North America and parts of Latin America, Asia, New Zealand, and Australia. However, each service provider operates a network that covers a limited geographical area within the overall CDMA coverage area.

Note: The fee for service is usually higher when you are roaming (connecting to a network other than the one belonging to your service provider). The Call Guard feature (subject to feature availability) can warn you before making or answering calls while roaming.

Most service providers have “roaming” agreements with other service providers, so that they can offer service outside of the coverage area of their own networks. For example, assuming you live in Vancouver and travel frequently to Seattle, you can obtain an account with a Vancouver service provider that has a roaming agreement with a service provider in Seattle. You would then have local service in Vancouver, and roaming service in Seattle. (Most service providers charge more for roaming service than local service.)

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Contents Installation Guide Page Important Notice Safety and HazardsLimitation of Liability Copyright PatentsTrademarks Installation Guide 2130361 Table of Contents Activation Feature summary Introducing the PC3320 Wireless Network CardWelcome Network cardModem Cdma 1X servicesOther System components Package contentsPC3320 card drivers and enabling software Cdma service provider accountCdma wireless network Installation Guide 2130361 Care and Maintenance Your PC3320 card Installation Guide 2130361 Getting Started Account activation and configurationPC3320 software Installation Guide System requirements InstallationSystem Resource Requirements PC3320 card software installation proceduresIf the PC3320 Wireless Network Card screen is not displayed Venturi Software InstallationInserting the PC3320 card Card insertion and removalRemoving the PC3320 card Activation Account configuration proceduresActivation Wizard Automated activation Manual activationStarting and closing Mobile Connection Manager Mobile Connection Manager BasicsWindow controls Components of the Mobile Connection Manager windowDocking Interpreting iconsAlways On Top Connection Status Area icons Connection Status AreaIndicator Area icons Indicator areaCall Status Area Minimized Icons Online HelpStatus Area icons Troubleshooting Installation Guide 2130361 LED operation Technical SpecificationsLED operation Environmental specifications Radio frequency and electrical specificationsRadio frequency and electrical specifications Environmental specificationsBps Circuit switched cellularIS-95 HostKbps MHzRoaming PCSInstallation Guide 2130361 Index Index