Introduction to the PinPoint-E
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Figure 1-8: Modem Doctor: USB connection
Connecting to the Verizon
Network
ThePinPoint‐EusesVerizon asanISP(InternetService
Provider)toconnectyoutotheInternet.
Steps of a connection:
1. WhenyourPinPoint‐Eispoweredon,itautomatically
searchesforcellularserviceusingEV‐DOor1x.
2. YourPinPoint‐EestablishesaPPP(PointtoPointProtocol
or“dial”upconnection)linktotheVerizonnetwork,also
calledregisteringonthenetwork,andreceivesanIP
address.
3. WhenyourPinPoint‐EhasreceiveditsIPaddressfrom
Verizon,aconnectiontotheInternetorthecellular
networkisalsoavailableforacomputerorotherdevice
connecteddirectlytothePinPoint‐E.