Note: You can use the Lock Modem feature to prevent others from using your account, should your modem be stolen.
Introducing the USB 598 modem
The USB modem
The modem provides your computer with a connection to the CDMA wireless network.
The modem fits into a USB slot available on most notebook and desktop computers.
Every CDMA network operates on one of three radio frequency bands. As a dual‐band product, the modem operates on two of these bands (see page 40), providing a wide coverage area.
The modem drivers and enabling software
The modem drivers and enabling software (Watcher) monitor and manage your wireless connections.
Your modem uses the Sierra Wireless TRU‐Install
The device driver software enables the modem to work with your computer’s operating system.
Using the Watcher software, you can manage the modem and monitor your connections.
CDMA service provider account
Companies that operate CDMA networks and provide access to these networks are called service providers. To use the modem, you must have an account with a CDMA service provider.
Each service provider has its own pricing options. There may be flat rate accounts, which provide you a maximum number of minutes of network usage for a fixed monthly fee. There may be accounts for which you are charged for network usage by the minute or by the amount of data transmitted.
Your account may include a variety of other services such as SMS messaging or location‐based services.
Each modem has been provisioned at the factory for use with a particular service provider. This sets the modem to use particular radio channels and enables services specific for that provider.
The process of setting up your account is called activation. Activation involves action by the service provider and configu‐ ration of the modem.
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