Sierra 2131232 Computer Drive User Manual


 
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Note: Watcher is compatible with earlier Sierra Wireless modems.
Watcher enables you to:
Initiate data connections
Determine signal strength, roaming status, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, or HSDPA/
HSUPA availability, and other network connection parameters
Monitor the status of the AirCard USB Modem and GSM service
Send and receive SMS messages
Enable or disable SIM security that prevents others from using your SIM card
if it is lost or stolen
Configure startup and exit actions for Watcher and the AirCard USB Modem
Create or modify a connection profile
For more information about using Watcher, view the Online Help that comes with
Watcher.
You do not need to run Watcher when you use the AirCard USB Modem, but
Watcher does provide useful status information.
Launching Watcher (Windows)
Unless this feature has been disabled, Watcher launches automatically when you
insert the AirCard USB Modem. You can also launch Watcher by:
Double-clicking the desktop shortcut, or
Selecting
Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless > AirCard Watcher.
Depending on how your profile is configured, your browser, VPN, or other
program may launch automatically anytime you launch Watcher.
Launching Watcher (Mac)
Watcher starts automatically at login. To disable this feature, go to Watcher >
Preferences
.
You can also start Watcher by navigating to the
Applications > Sierra Wireless folder
and double-clicking
AirCard Watcher.
Tips
To keep the Watcher icon in the dock:
1. Launch Watcher.
2. Click and hold the Watcher icon in the dock.
3. From the pop-up menu, select
Keep in Dock.