Sierra Wireless 555 manual Problem Causes Suggestions

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Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Tips

 

 

Table 9-1: Problem Causes

 

and Suggestions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Possible Causes

 

Suggestions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When attempting a

a. You have an account

a. Determine whether the problem is

 

 

 

 

dial-up data

problem or the network is

 

due to an AirCard / Dial-Up Manager

 

 

 

 

connection, Watcher

overloaded with calls.

 

setup issue or an account / network

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

displays the

b. The phone number is incor-

 

issue by making a call to a local

 

Installationand Use Notebookon PCs

 

 

message, “There is

 

 

 

 

 

number. If you are able to complete

 

 

 

no answer” in the

rectly set up in the Dial-Up

 

 

 

 

 

this call, the problem is likely in the

 

 

 

LCD area of the

Manager.

 

 

 

 

 

is set up properly in the Dial-Up

 

 

 

Watcher window.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

way that the connection is set up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Otherwise, contact your service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

provider.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.

Verify that the number you want to dial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manager. See page 71 for instruc-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tions on using the Dial-Up Manager.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Verify that the phone number is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

entered correctly, and that the Use 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and Use Area Code check boxes are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

appropriately set. If the area code is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

required, ensure it is entered correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When attempting to

Watcher interfaces with a

Choose a different name for your

 

 

 

 

add a connection to

Windows component called Dial-

connection. To see what connections have

 

 

 

 

the Dial-Up

Up Networking so that when you

been created in Dial-Up Networking:

 

 

 

 

Manager, Watcher

create a connection in Watcher,

1.

Double click My Computer on your

 

 

 

 

displays the

the connection is concurrently

 

 

 

 

 

desktop.

 

 

 

 

message, “You

created in Dial-Up Networking. All

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Double click the Dial-Up Networking

 

 

 

 

already have a

connections in Dial-Up

 

 

 

 

connection with

Networking must have a unique

 

icon (Windows 95/98) or

 

 

 

 

the name …. Please

name regardless of whether the

 

 

 

 

 

 

choose a different

connection was created directly in

 

Click the Dial-Up Networking link

 

 

 

 

name.

Dial-Up Networking or through

 

(Windows Me) or

 

 

 

 

 

another application such as

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watcher. The message, “You

 

Click the Network and Dial-Up

 

 

 

 

 

already have a connection with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connections link (Windows 2000) or

 

 

 

 

 

the name …” indicates that the

 

 

 

 

 

 

name has already been assigned

 

Click My Network Places > View

 

 

 

 

 

to a connection in Watcher or

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dial-Up Networking.

 

network connections (Windows XP).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All connection names are displayed in this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

window. Note that you can create a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connection with the same phone number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and other variables as an existing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connection, provided you give it a different

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

name.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you have an

Under some operating systems, if

a.

Eject the AirCard 300 from your

 

 

 

 

AirCard 300 and

both AirCards are inserted, then

 

computer before you use the AirCard

 

 

 

 

AirCard 555 in your

the path that the IP (Internet

 

555.

 

 

 

 

computer, the data

Protocol) traffic will take is not

 

 

 

 

 

 

connection seems

predictable. If the data gets routed

 

 

 

 

 

 

quite slow.

through the AirCard 300, you will

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

experience slower data transfer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents User Guide Page Important Notice Safety and Hazards Limitation Liability Patents Copyright Trademarks Comments Technical Support AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide 2130142 Table of Contents AirCard 555 Wireless Network Card User Guide Installation and Use on Handheld/Pocket PCs AirCard 555 Wireless Network Card User Guide Regulatory Information Technical SpecificationsAirCard 555 Wireless Network Card User Guide 2130142 AirCard 555 Basics Page Introducing the AirCard 555 Network Card SMS Short Message Service, which allows you to sendAbout This Guide Package ContentsNetwork Card, a Modem, and a Phone AirCard 555 Software Account Activation ConfigurationGetting Started Pricing CoverageCare and Maintenance of Your AirCard 555 Wireless Network AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide 2130142 Installation and Use on Notebook PCs Page System Resource Requirements Installation on Notebook PCsSystem Requirements Verifying That the PC Card Slots Are Enabled AirCard Software Installation ProceduresWindows 95 Pre-Installation Procedures Verifying That TCP/IP Is Installed Start menu Installation Procedures for Windows XP and NT Windows NT Driver Installation Windows XP Driver InstallationDetermining Whether Networking is Installed Verifying That the PC Card Slots Are EnabledAirCard 555 Network Card User Guide Installation and Use on Notebook PCs Verifying that RAS is Installed Installing the Modem DriverVenturi Software Installation Removing the AirCard Card Insertion and RemovalInserting the AirCard Account Configuration Procedures AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide Watcher Window and Indicators Menu Bar Components of the Watcher WindowMinimize, Toggle Full/ Compact, and Close Buttons Icon Meaning Connection Status AreaConnection Status Area Icons Connection Status Area Icons Call Status Box Indicator Area Icons Indicator AreaStatus Area Icons Taskbar IconsWatcher Window and Indicators AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide 2130142 Data Connections These steps are required to make a dial-up connection Dial-Up ConnectionsIncoming Data Calls Quick 2 Net ConnectionsExpress Network Connections AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide Dial Pad Scratch Pad Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls Voice ConnectionsWatcher Dial Pad Dial PadScratch Pad Incoming Calls Outgoing CallsVoice Connections AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide 2130142 View Menu Watcher Menu OptionsAlways On Top DockingFull Window Compact Window Toggle Full/CompactTools Menu Reading SMS Messages The Inbox Mobile MessengerConfirm that you want to delete the messages by clicking To forward a message Select the message header Icon Meaning Saved Outgoing Message Status IconsSent DeliveredNot Sent Icon Meaning Partially SentSelect Edit Clear Phone Book Exiting the Mobile Messenger WindowMake any changes in the Contact Properties window Synchronization of Outlook and Your Phone Book Call LogIcon Meaning Incoming Call Call Direction IconsOutgoing Call Missed CallTo delete all records in the call log Dial-Up Manager To change an existing record in the Dial-Up Manager window Options… KeyGuardActivation Wizard… General Tab Options Retain Field Description Call LoggingActive NAM ProfileField Description System Select Watcher Field Description TTY ModeAuto-Launch Enable Venturi Field Description Update SystemClock with Cdma Time during startNetwork Tab Options When availableField Description Automatically Establish aDisplay Tab Options Field Description Always on Top Service charge1xRTT premium For nonSMS Tab Options Enhanced Delivery Field Description Save to OutboxAcknowledgements For messagesLock Modem Now Security Tab OptionsField Description Lock modem Code Field Description Change LockCall Alert Field Description EnableSounds Tab Options New SMS Field Description Incoming CallMessage New Voice mailField Description Auto-Answer Field Description Headset Volume10 Voice Tab Options Any-Key Answer Field Description Auto-RetryAuto HyphenationLevel Field Description Tone LengthMute Minute AlertHelp Menu Field Description Service AlertVoice Mail Change …Help Topics… About Watcher… AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide Network Adapter Manager Windows 95, 98, NT and Me Switching Primary CardsWindows 2000 and XP Closing the Network Adapter Manager On-Line Help and Version InformationProblem Causes Troubleshooting TipsProblem Causes and Suggestions Suggestions100 2130142 Problem Causes Suggestions Locating the Existing Driver Reinstalling the AirCard DriverWindows 95/98 Replacing the Driver WindowsUpdating the Driver Locating the DriverWindows Me Replacing the AirCard Driver Uninstalling the Existing DriverWindows XP Installing the Windows XP AirCard Driver Resolving Resource Conflicts Uninstalling and Reinstalling the AirCard DriverWindows Windows110 2130142 Click Finish to proceed. Repeat steps 8 to 14 as prompted · If prompted, What would you like to install?, select Rev 3.3 May.02 113 Where d is your CD-ROM driver letter. Click Next Installation and Use on Handheld/Pocket PCs Page Installation on Handheld and Pocket PCs Software Installation Procedures From the CD start-up window, select AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide 120 To remove the AirCard AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide 122 Rev 3.3 May.02 123 Mimimize Button Close Button Data/Voice Rev 3.3 May.02 125 126 2130142 Rev 3.3 May.02 127 128 2130142 Handheld PCs Only Minimize, Toggle Full/ Compact, and Close Boxes130 2130142 Rev 3.3 May.02 131 132 2130142 Rev 3.3 May.02 133 AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide 134 Rev 3.3 May.02 135 Mute Watcher Dial-Pad 138 2130142 Rev 3.3 May.02 139 AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide 140 2130142 View Menu Handheld PCs AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide 142 Handheld/Pocket PCs 144 2130142 Bottom of the screen Pocket PCs or on the right side AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide 146 Rev 3.3 May.02 147 AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide 148 Rev 3.3 May.02 149 Highlight the text in the message using your stylus Rev 3.3 May.02 151 AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide 152 To delete a record Select the record Tap the Add… button to open the Connection Properties screen Rev 3.3 May.02 155 Use of the Options Screen Activation WizardRev 3.3 May.02 157 158 2130142 Rev 3.3 May.02 159 Auto-Select , NAM 1 , and NAM 2 . If one Field Description Active NAMRev 3.3 May.02 161 162 2130142 Rev 3.3 May.02 163 Field Description Remember Field Description Data connection 166 2130142 Rev 3.3 May.02 167 168 2130142 Field Description Lock Modem Now Call Waiting Alert New Voicemail 172 2130142 Voice Tab Options Field Description Any-Key Answer Field Description Minute Alert Pocket PCs OnlyField Description Voice Mail Admin Menu Pocket PCsAdministration Activation Wizard… About Watcher … Help Menu Handhelds PCHelp Topics Rev 3.3 May.02 179 AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide 180 2130142 Problem Causes Suggestions Pocket PCs only ModemTap the System tab Uninstalling the AirCard SoftwareAirCard 555 Network Card User Guide 184 2130142 Technical Specifications Page LED Operation Technical SpecificationsLED Operation Environmental Specifications Radio Frequency and Electrical SpecificationsRadio Frequency & Electrical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsRegulatory Information Page FCC ID N7NACRD555 Regulatory Information192 2130142 Numerics Index194 2130142 Index 196 2130142 Rev 3.3 May.02 197 AirCard 555 Wireless Network Card User Guide 198 2130142
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