Installing the Software

Section 2A. Installing the Software and Drivers 7

Installing the Software and Drivers on a Windows Computer

System Requirements

The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem is
supported on:
䢇Windows Vista
䢇Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or later
䢇Windows 2000
To install and run the device and accompanying
Sprint SmartView software on a Windows computer,
you will need an available USB port.

Installing the Software

The Sprint SmartView software for this Mobile
Broadband Modem automatically installs once the
device is inserted into the computer.
Your device is designed for quick and effortless
installation and configuration. No CD is required for
installation. Simply insert the device, allow the
drivers and software to load, select automatic
activation, and connect to Sprint Mobile Broadband
right away!
To install Sprint SmartView software and drivers on
Windows
1. Insert the device into your computer’s USB port.
2. Once the drivers have automatically installed, a
Welcome window appears. Click Continue.
3. Once the InstallShield wizard launches, click
Next.
Note All Windows users may be required to log on
with administrative privileges. After installation is
complete, you may run the software with your
personal user logon settings. All features with the
exception of firmware updates will be fully
functional.
Vista: You will be prompted to allow the software
installation to begin. Click Allow and continue.
2000: You may be required to run the automatic
installation from the My Computer window. Open
My Computer and click Sprint SmartView.