Sprint Nextel C201 Network Card User Manual


 
Section 1
6 Getting Started With Your PCS Connection Card
Your PCS Connection Card
The PCS Connection Card utilizes CDMA technology enabling real-time
wireless access to email, the Internet or your company network. The card
runs on most current Windows-compatible laptop or desktop computers,
and it provides data transmission of up to 144 kilobytes per second (kbps).
The PCS Connection Card also runs on Pocket PC 2000 and Pocket PC
2002. Windows 98 (SR2/SE), 2000, ME or XP, as well as a type II PC card
(PCMCIA) slot are also required.
The Wireless Connection Manager Software allows you to monitor and
control the operations of your card and it also provides you with limited
diagnostic information for troubleshooting any difficulties you may
encounter.
PCS Connection Card Components
All PCS Connection Card packages include the following components:
PCS Connection Card
Storage case for your card
Getting Started Guide
CD-ROM containing the Wireless Connection Manager Software,
PCS Business Connection
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Web link and an electronic copy of the
User’s Guide
Getting Started
Before you can use your PCS Connection Card, you must first:
1.
Install the Wireless Connection Manager Software, located on the
Installation CD, onto your computer.
Note: Before installing your new software, delete or uninstall any
previously existing modem or dialer software from your system.
Note: Do not insert the PCS Connection Card in the slot until prompted to
do so by the Setup program.
2.
Insert the card into your computer’s PC card slot (Sprint label
facing up). Windows will detect the card and automatically install
the necessary card drivers.