Icon/text

Description

 

 

Disconnected

Ready to connect to the network. To connect, in Watcher Lite click

 

Connect.

 

 

Connected

Connected to the network.

 

 

No device

Ensure the USB modem is properly inserted into your computer.

detected

 

 

 

Not activated

To use your USB modem, you must activate it.

 

Use the Activation Assistant (page 108).

 

 

Device is

From the Extras item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu, choose

Locked

Unlock Device.

 

 

Rx

Amount of data received from the network.

 

 

Tx

Amount of data transmitted to the network.

 

 

Menu Options

From the Extras item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu, you can:

Activate your USB modem (page 108)

Provision your USB modem (page 109)

Lock/unlock your USB modem (page 107)

View information about the USB modem

View, configure, and use the data and VPN connections available on your computer (for example, WWAN)

Attaching an External Antenna

You can improve the signal strength by attaching an external antenna (sold separately).

To attach an external antenna:

1.Remove the USB modem from your computer (page 112).

2.Flip open the rubber tab on the side of the USB modem.

Section 4A: Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer

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Sierra Wireless 595U Menu Options, Connect, To use your USB modem, you must activate it, Use the Activation Assistant