Sierra Wireless Compass 597 - Manual (Page 45)

Watcher Lite Basics (Mac)
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Connecting to the network
To connect to the network:
1. In the Watcher Lite window, click Connect .
Once you’re connected to the network, Watcher Lite displays
“Connected,” the amount of time you’ve been connected, and
the amount of data received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx).
Note: In some cases, the Connect button can establish a connection
to the network, even if the button seems unavailable. If nothing seems
to happen when you click the button, ensure that the modem is
properly inserted, and not locked.
Viewing the amount of data transferred
Once you’re connected to the network, Watcher Lite shows the
amount of data received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx).
Note: The information is not intended for billing purposes.
Once you end the connection, all numbers reset to zero.
Ending a connection
To end your network connection:
1. In the Watcher Lite window, click Disconnect .
Displaying your phone number
and ESN
You can view your phone number (“Directory Number”) and
ESN in the “About ... Device” window.
To display the “About ... Device” window:
1. From the Extras item on the Sierra Wireless Watcher menu,
select About ... Device .
Security
When it is disconnected, you can lock your modem so that
others cannot use the modem and your account. A four‐digit
lock code is needed to unlock the modem.