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Section 2A: Installing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem 35
Activating Your Device
The final step to making your USB modem operational is
configuring it to use your account.
If you purchased a preactivated USB modem, this step is not
necessary. Once the application software and driver are installed,
the USB modem is ready for use.
Otherwise, you must activate and configure your account. When
you purchased a Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem and signed
up for service, you were automatically assigned a user name,
along with your device’s phone number (also called MDN). This
information will automatically be programmed into your device
along with your device’s ESN (electronic serial number), and MSID
(IMSI_S) numbers.
When you start the activation process your device will connect to
the Sprint network and exchange information about your device
and account information. Your device’s firmware contains all the
information needed to unlock your device and activate your
account. Follow the steps below to activate your device.
Windows®Vista, XP, and 2000
Before you can use your device on the Sprint network, you must
setup your device and have an active Sprint account.
The One Touch Activation process makes setup a quick and easy
task. The following steps guide you through the setup process.
Tip:
For an overview of account activation and configuration, see
“Activating and Using Sprint Service” on page 9.