Wireless modem setup
1XRTT/3G PACKET DATA
You may consider using 1XRTT/3G packet data when:
•You have large amounts of data to transfer and time or speed is a factor.
•You are traveling and want to surf the Web or check
QNC OR 2G PACKET DATA
You may consider using QNC data or 2G packet data when you are traveling and want to surf the Web or check
CIRCUIT SWITCHED DATA
You may need to use CSD data when:
•You send a fax to a machine connected to a traditional phone line.
•You do not have VPN access to your corporate LAN, Intranet, or
•Your ISP does not allow access to their services from outside their domain.
•OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
Before making or receiving digital data or fax calls:
•You must subscribe to digital data and fax services with your service provider.
•Your phone must be powered up, and you must be in a digital network. Do not switch the phone on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
•The
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•You must already have installed your phone as a modem.
•Your data software must be running and configured to recognize your Nokia phone as the active modem.
•UNDERSTAND MODEM SOFTWARE
During the modem installation process, Windows looks for software specific to the new device being installed. The modem software (similar to a device driver) for your phone must be downloaded from the PC software downloads section of the Nokia Web site:
http://www.nokia.com/us
Since the Add New Hardware Wizard for all Windows operating systems searches the A:\ drive for software or device drivers first, Nokia recommends that you save it to a floppy diskette.
Note: If you choose to save the file to your hard drive, please make note of the path to the file as this information is required to complete the installation successfully. Depending on your operating system, locating this file on your hard drive may add additional steps to the installation process.
The Nokia Web site contains the modem software for your phone:
nmpCDMA1xRTT.inf
Choose the correct type of digital data
When installing this software, you are prompted for the type of digital data services you want to use (as well as the COM port associated with the
•Nokia CDMA 1XRTT 2G Packet Data Modem is used for 2G packet data (see your service provider for more information and availability of 2G packet data).
•Nokia CDMA 1XRTT 3G Packet Data Modem is used for 1XRTT packet data (see your service provider for more information and availability of 3G packet data).
•Nokia CDMA 1XRTT Data Fax Modem is used for CSD and QNC digital data and fax calls (see your service provider for more information and availability of CSD and QNC data services).
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