AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide
Note: More information about CDMA networks is available on the CDMA Development Group web site, www.cdg.org.
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A Network Card, a Modem, and a Phone
On notebook PCs, during 1xRTT connections, the AirCard 555 is a true network card, functioning just like the network cards familiar to most corporate computer users. Once installed and configured, the AirCard connects instantly to the CDMA network with a few mouse clicks. You can just insert the AirCard 555, click a few buttons, launch your Internet browser, and you’re ready to web surf.
As a modem, the AirCard 555 allows you to dial up any other modem, or send and receive faxes. You can also connect a headset to the AirCard 555 and use it as a phone.
Package Contents
Your AirCard 555 package contains the following components:
•AirCard 555 wireless network card
•Antenna
•Installation CD containing the AirCard software and this user guide
•Quick reference card
If you want to use the AirCard as a phone, a headset is necessary. See the Sierra Wireless web site, www.sierrawireless.com, for a listing of approved headsets that will work with the AirCard.
About This Guide
This user guide is designed to provide you with all the infor- mation you need to install and use your network card.
•Section 1 (which you are reading) gives you an overview of the AirCard 555, providing the background infor- mation that is the basis for understanding the following sections.
•Section 2 provides
•Section 3 provides
•Section 4 provides electrical, radio frequency, and other parameters of the AirCard 555 for those who require technical information.
•Section 5 provides regulatory information.
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