Sprint Nextel U727 Modem User Manual


 
92 Section 2C: Menu Options
To enable the Novatel Wireless Network Adapter:
1. Disconnect your device from the network. (If you are
connected to the network, the Enable Network Adapter
[NDIS] check box will be disabled.)
2. Access Menu > Settings > Sprint Mobile Broadband -
Novatel Wireless.
3. Place a check mark in the check box designated Enable
Network Adapter (NDIS), click Apply, and then click OK.
You may now use your device in NDIS mode and
experience automatic connectivity without launching
Sprint Mobile Broadband.
Service Settings (Mode)
The Mode section is used to set your connection preferences or
service settings. You can choose to connect to only 1xEV-DO
(high speed) or 1xRTT (lower speed) wireless networks, or you
can let Sprint Mobile Broadband select your network
connections.
The Mode section gives you the following options to choose from:
Automatic
: Select the Automatic option if you would like to
have Sprint Mobile Broadband select your connections. By
selecting this option, Sprint Mobile Broadband will
automatically select one of the wireless networks available
in your area when you launch a connection.
Note:
The first time you enable the Network Adapter (NDIS) mode,
Windows will automatically install the network drivers for the
Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem - Novatel Wireless EV-DO
Network Adapter. Once Windows detects the new hardware, a
“Found New Hardware” pop-up message will appear in your
system tray followed by the “Ready to Use” message.
Your device must be activated with Sprint and you must be within
the Sprint coverage area for this feature to work.