Axesstel EU230 Users Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Axesstel EU230 ExpressCard®34 (the Card). This user
manual will help you setup, configure and outline best practices for maximizing your
wireless home network performance with the Card.

The EU230 ExpressCard®34 leverages WCDMA 3G networks to allow mobile
professionals to maintain productivity with secure, high speed access to email, the
Internet, data intensive files and multi-media streaming. SMS messaging enable
users to stay connected to colleagues, customers and family.

EU230 allows for quick and easy connectivity to a laptop PC equipped with
ExpressCard®34 interface or USB interface, providing broadband data access from
the home, office or while working remotely. Backward compatibility ensures services
in GSM/GPRS and EDGE coverage areas, while internal receive diversity antennas
maximize coverage range and data throughput. The slim and compact EU230
ExpressCard®34 provide busy professionals with the versatility to stay productive and
connected virtually anywhere, anytime from the home, office or while traveling.

FEATURES

1. PC-Based AxessManager Software

2. Color LED with Status Indicators

3. Receive Diversity for Maximum Range and Throughput

4. Text Messaging through GSM

5. Short Message Service

6. USB 2.0 adaptor

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Avoid placing the Card in a dusty location, or near a source of gas or fire.

2. Don't Shake, hit or drop the Card.

3. To clean the outside of the Card, use only a soft, dry cloth. The chemicals in
alcohol, benzene or acetone can damage the surface of the Card.

4. Do not twist or pull the Mini-B USB Cable.

5. Do not disassemble the Card.

6. Do not place the Card near water, for example, near a bathtub, sink, wet
basement, or swimming pool.

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CHECKING THE PARTS

Once you have unpacked your product package, make sure that you have all the
parts shown below. If any piece is missing or broken, please call your customer
service.

1. Main Unit

2. USB adapter jacket

3. USB Data Cable

4. User Manual

5. CD Package for Win98/ME/NT

GETTING STARTED

Before you can begin using the Card, you must:

Ø Install the Card enabling software and driver.
Ø Have an activated and valid SIM card

CONNECTING YOUR CARD TO THE PC

This Card operates by receiving DC power from your PC.

Card installation ExpressCard®34 interface

1. Remove the Card jacket

2. Insert the Card to the ExpressCard®34 slot of
your PC. Make sure that the LED button faces upward.

Card installation USB interface

1. Insert the Card into USB jacket

2. Connect the small end of provided USB cable to the jacket

3. Connect the USB cable to your PC.

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INSTALLING THE MODEM SOFTWARE

System Requirements

The system requirements for using this software are summarized below:

(1) Recommended Specifications

CPU: Pentium III 550MHz or higher, IBM PC-Compatible
RAM: 256MB or more
VGA: Video card with1024 I 768 resolution and 65536 or more colors
HDD: 200MB or more hard disk space
Others: CD-ROM Drive or DVD Drive
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher (Compatible with Vista version)

(2) Minimum Specifications

CPU: Pentium II 300MHz or higher, IBM PC-Compatible
RAM: 128MB or more
VGA: Video card with1024 I 768 resolution and 65536 or more colors
HDD: 100MB or more hard disk space
Others: CD-ROM Drive or DVD Drive
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher

(3) CD Package for Win 98/ME/NT

If O/S version of your PC is Windows 98/ME/NT, you should use CD Package for
installation of USB Driver and AxessManager.

Installing the USB Driver and AxessManager

The entire process will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

Step 1: After inserting the Card to the PC port the above window will appear. Click

“Axesstel Manager Setup.exe” to install AxessManager.

Note: If Windows OS auto-play feature is not available and you don’t see the pop-

up window in step 1, click on “Start” then “My Computer” to see the virtual
drive associated with the Card. Double-click on that drive to see the pop-up
window shown in step 1

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Step 2: Click “Next” to continue

Step 3: Click “Next” to continue

Step 4: Click Finish to complete

installation of AxessManager

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Step 5: Click Axesstel Driver Setup folder and select “Install 32” folder
*If you use 64bit OS, please run “MSP_Install64.exe” under “Install 64” folder.

Step 6: Click MSP_Install.exe to install USB Driver
The following screen will appear

Step 7: Click Install and make sure the driver was installed successfully.

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Step 8: After finishing driver file copy, the Card will change to Modem mode
from CD ROM Mode. Axesstel USB Mode will be detected on your PC. Sel ect

Next to install USB Driver

Step 9: Select Continue Anyway

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Step 10:.Click Finish to complete the process

Step 11: Axesstel Diagnostic Port will be detected on your PC. Select Next

to install USB Driver

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