Sierra Wireless 555 Quick 2 Net Connections, Express Network Connections, Incoming Data Calls

Note: The 1xRTT indicator only shows that 1xRTT service is available; it does not indicate whether voice or packet service is available.

Chapter 5: Data Connections

To terminate a call:

1.Click the Cancel button (during the connection process) or the Disconnect button (once the connection is established).

Incoming Data Calls

By default the AirCard is set to answer all calls as voice calls. To receive a fax or data call, you must set the AirCard to answer appropriately. This setting is in the Options window (Tools > Options) on the General tab. See page 74 for a detailed explanation.

To terminate an incoming call:

1.Click the Cancel button (during the connection process) or the Disconnect button (once the connection is established).

Quick 2 Net Connections

The Quick 2 Net connection is set up for you when Watcher is installed. All you need to do to make the connection is:

1.Select Quick 2 Net (14.4 kbps) from the drop-down menu on the Data tab of the main Watcher window.

2.Click the Connect button.

Once connected you can use any Internet application (such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or your e-mail appli- cation).

During Quick 2 Net connections, the In Use indicator is a modem.

To terminate a Quick 2 Net connection:

1.Click the Cancel button (during the connection process) or the Disconnect button (once the connection is established).

Express Network Connections

An Express Network connection can be established only in areas where 1xRTT packet service has been implemented. To make an Express Network connection:

1.Select Express Network (1xRTT) from the drop-down menu on the Data tab of the main Watcher window.

2.Click the Connect button. (No phone number or dialing is required.)

Installation and Use on Notebook PCs

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