Gobi Connection Manager

Start > Settings > Control Panel > Gobi Connection Manager or

Tap the Gobi Connection Manager Desktop Icon or

Tap the Gobi Connection Manager icon in the system tray or

Tap Start > Programs > GobiCM > GobiCMExe

Set parameters for optional internal WWAN module.

Home (page 5-60)

View connection status and select firmware.

 

 

CDMA (page 5-61)

Use this tab to activate a CDMA carrier such as Verizon.

 

 

UTMS (page 5-62)

Use this tab to test and save connection parameters.

 

 

GPS (page 5-63)

View GPS statistics.

 

 

Admin (page 5-64)

Enter PIN or PUK for SIM card.

 

 

About (page 5-65)

View information on the WWAN card.

 

 

The Gobi Connection Manager tray icon indicates the status of the connection in dark blue bars. If you hover the mouse pointer over the Connection Manager Taskbar icon, the current signal level and radio interface are displayed.

Note: The similar Summit Wi-Fi icon in the task bar uses red, yellow and green bars.

There is no WWAN connection present.

-105 dbm to -86 dbm signal strength

-85 dbm to -66 dbm signal strength

-65 dbm to -46 dbm signal strength

-45 dbm or higher signal strength

Initial Use

Some carriers such as AT&T and T-Mobile require a SIM card for use on their networks. Other carriers such as Verizon use a CDMA network and must be activated. Please refer to the sections below for more details.

SIM Card Installation

Depending on the carrier, a SIM card may be necessary for WWAN connection. To install a SIM card:

1.Place the Thor VM2 in Suspend.

2.Remove the Thor VM2 from the Quick Mount Smart Dock.

3.Place the Thor VM2 face down on a stable surface.

4.Use a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied) loosen the screws and then remove the tethered access panel with the SIM label. This panel is on the right hand side when the Thor VM2 is face down with the top away from the user.

5.Install the SIM card in the slot.

6.Reattach the access panel, torquing the screws to 4 to 5 inch pounds.

7.Reinstall the Thor VM2 in the dock.

8.Resume the Thor VM2 from suspend.

9.If the SIM card requires a PIN or PUK, a warning message may be displayed. Dismiss the warning message and enter the PIN or PUK on the Admin (page 5-64)tab.

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