1: Introducing the AirCard® 580

 

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Wireless Modem

 

 

•Welcome

•Package contents

•Feature summary

•System components

•Care and maintenance

Note: Do not insert the AirCard into your PC Card slot prior to installing the software. It is important to install

the software and driver in the correct order. (See Chapter 3: “Installation Procedures”, beginning on page 11).

Welcome

The AirCard® 580 wireless modem is a dual-band wireless PC Card that provides true wireless Internet access leveraging CLARO premier high-speed data networks. It enhances the functionality of

your notebook PC by adding access to high speed wireless data. The AirCard 580 functions as a wireless modem with WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network) connectivity. This card allows you to connect to the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and connect to a corporate network (VPN) without the need of a network cable or phone line.

Package contents

Your AirCard 580 package contains the following components:

•AirCard 580 wireless modem

•Card case for portable storage

•Installation CD containing the AirCard software and this User Guide

•Quick Start Guide

•Warranty Card

Feature summary

Note: For step by step instructions to access features of the AirCard 580, consult the online help available with Watcher.

The AirCard® 580 wireless modem is designed to provide a wide range of capabilities using CDMA network technology. Implementation of these features will depend on network coverage availability and account features you have chosen. Contact CLARO Customer Service for details of

the services and accounts available at 787-763-3333, or by dialing *611 on your CLARO phone.

A Type II PC card wireless modem

The AirCard fits into the standard (Type II) PC Card slot available on most notebook PCs. Once installed and configured, the AirCard 580 connects to the high-speed third generation (3G) CDMA wireless

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