60 Section 2C: Menu Options
You may now use your card in NDIS mode and experience
automatic connectivity without launching Sprint
Connection Manager.
Service Settings (Mode)
The Mode section is used to set your connection preferences or
service settings. You can choose to connect to only 1xEV-DO
(high speed) or 1xRTT (low speed) wireless networks, or you
can let Sprint Connection Manager manage your network
connections.
The Mode section gives you the following options to choose from:
Automatic
: Select the Automatic option to have Sprint
Connection Manager manage your connections. By
selecting this option, Sprint Connection Manager will
automatically select one of the cellular networks available
in your area when you launch a connection.
EVDO Only: Select the EVDO Only option to have Sprint
Connection Manager connect to only 1xEV-DO networks.
You can disable EVDO Mode at any time if you are not
connected to any network by selecting another option.
1xRTT Only: Select the 1xRTT Only option to have Sprint
Connection Manager connect to only 1xRTT networks.
When you apply this option, the next time you make a
Note: The first time you enable the Network Adapter (NDIS) mode,
Windows will automatically install the network drivers for
the Sprint Mobile Broadband Express Card - Novatel Wireless
EV-DO Network Adapter. Once Windows detects the new
hardware, a “Found New Hardware” pop-up message will
appear in your system tray followed by the “Ready to Use”
message.
Your Express Card must be activated with Sprint and you
must be within the Sprint coverage a rea for your card to w ork.