Introducing the AirCard® 555 Wireless Network Card
Every CDMA network operates on one of three radio frequency bands. As a
The AirCard provides all the advantages of 1X where it is available while allowing you to use the older CDMA
The AirCard drivers and enabling software
Required to control, monitor, and manage your wireless connections, this includes the Sierra Wireless Watcher™ appli- cation, and on notebook computers, the Network Adapter Manager for selecting your network connection card. The device drivers are the software that enables the AirCard to work with your computer’s operating system.
The AirCard comes with a CD containing this software:
•Watcher application that you use to manage the AirCard and monitor your connections. Use the application’s online help for
•Network Adapter Manager application (for notebook PCs only) that allows you to switch between the AirCard and other network cards. This application also handles the autolaunch of Watcher when you insert the AirCard.
•The device driver software that provides the interface between the AirCard and your Windows® operating system.
The driver and application software must be installed before you insert the AirCard for the first time. Detailed instructions are provided in the following chapters.
A CDMA service provider account
Companies that operate CDMA networks and provide access to these networks are called service providers. You must have an account with a CDMA service provider to use the AirCard.
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