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20 Section 2A: Installing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem
Once the USB modem is provisioned successfully, it will start
IOTA (Internet Over-the-Air) Activation to update your user
profile from the Sprint PCS network settings. If the USB
modem is not provisioned or out of the Sprint coverage area,
the Sprint PCS Vision User Interface will display “Sprint PCS
Vision: Searching for service...”.
Inserting and Removing the Sprint Mobile
Broadband USB Modem
Inserting the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem
Before you connect the device, you must first install Sprint
PCS Connection Manager (see page 16 in this section). Once
you have completed the software installation procedure, you
may insert your device into your computer’s USB port.
Note:
During this time, the Sprint PCS Connection Manager
message area displays “Updating Hardware” and the Go
button is disabled.
Note:
An external USB Y-shaped extension cable is included for your
convenience. The external USB Y-shaped cable is not required
for use but is recommended for increased performance. The
cable allows you to use two USB ports to provide the device
with up to 1mA of power when needed. The Y-shaped cable
should be needed only in fringe areas.
In addition to the increased power, the RF interference
issues may be reduced because the cable provides up to
three feet of distance between your device and computer.
You computer creates RF interference that affects the
signal. You can improve the performance of the device by
using the USB extension cable and moving the device
away from the computer. See “Using the External USB
Cable” on page 21.