The usb modem, The modem drivers and enabling software, Cdma service provider account – Sony TRUINSTALL USB 598 User Manual
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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
network operates on one of three radio
frequency bands. As a dual‐band product, the modem
operates on two of these bands (see
), 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 feature—the
drivers and software are installed when you insert the modem
into your computer.
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
to these networks are called service providers. To use the
modem, you must have an account with a CDMA service
provider.
Note: You can use the Lock
Modem feature to prevent others
from using your account, should
your modem be stolen.
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.