Introducing the AirCard® 555 Wireless Network Card

Every CDMA network operates on one of three radio frequency bands. As a dual-band product, the AirCard operates on two of these bands (see page 58), providing a wide coverage area.

The AirCard provides all the advantages of 1X where it is available while allowing you to use the older CDMA IS-95standard where 1X has not yet been implemented. The benefits to you are that you can use the AirCard in any area that has coverage (assuming there are no account restrictions) and you will be able to take advantage of the fastest possible data trans- mission speed.

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 step-by-step instructions to access features of Watcher.

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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Sierra Wireless 555 manual AirCard drivers and enabling software, Cdma service provider account