Table of Contents
How to Use This Guide
Section 1: Introducing the EVDO Rev.A USB Modem
1A. Introducing the Cox EVDO Rev.A
- System Requirements
- Package Contents
- Care and Maintenance
Section 2: Installing and Using the USB Modem
2A. Installing the Software and Drivers
2B. Using Your USB Modem
- Activating Your USB Modem
- Viewing the User Guide
- Removing the USB Modem
- Troubleshooting
Section 3: Technical Specifications, Regulatory and Safety Information, and Warranty
3A. Technical Specifications
- Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications
- RF Frequencies
- Software Specifications
- Environmental Specifications
- Mechanical Specifications
3B. Regulatory Information
- Caution
- WARNING (EMI) – United States FCC Information
- Body worn operation
3C. Important Safety Information
- Important Notice
- Safety and Hazards
3D. Warranty
- Manufacturer's Limited One-Year Warranty
How to Use This Guide
The advantages of Cox are as clear as each wireless connection you make. With Cox service, we give you
what you really want from a wireless service provider—clear connections, easy-to-understand service plans,
and self-servicing options for managing your account. All this is designed to make your life easier and
worry-free.
We know you’re eager to start using your USB Modem CDU-685A right away, and the sections of this guide
are designed to help you do just that.
The first section gives an overview of the USB Modem CDU-685A package contents.
The second section guides you through the steps required to install your USB Modem CDU-685A and the
Windows drivers and software, describes how to start the software once it is installed, and explains
how to use the Y-extension cable with your device.
The third section lists the technical specifications, regulatory and important safety information, and
warranty information for your USB Modem CDU-685A.
Getting More Information About Your Device and Service
This guide describes how to install and start the software. To learn how to use all the features of your USB
Modem CDU-685A and software, consult the user guide or online help.
Section 1 : Introducing the EVDO Rev.A USB
Modem
Section 1A : Introducing the Cox EVDO Rev.A USB Modem
This section introduces your USB Modem CDU-685A, and describes what is included with your device.
The USB Modem CDU-685A is a wireless USB modem.
Using this device, and subject to network availability, you can:
• Easily activate your account
• Connect to the Internet and to VPN and corporate networks
• Send and receive large email messages
• Download media content (music, videos and real-time and streaming media)
• Play games online
System Requirements
This Cox Mobile Broadband USB modem is supported on:
• Windows Vista.
• Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or later.
• Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later.
• Windows 7
To install and run the USB modem and the accompanying Cox Connection Manager SM software, you will
need:
a free USB slot.
• a minimum of 256 MB of memory using Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
• a minimum of 1 GB of memory using Windows Vista.
• a minimum of 70 MB of free space on your hard drive.
• a minimum processor speed of 300 MHz for Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
• a minimum processor speed of 800 MHz for Windows Vista.
*Note : You can connect your device to any computer (desktop or laptop) with a USB slot.
Package Contents
USB Modem CDU-685A package contains the following components:
• Cox EVDO Rev.A USB Modem CDU-685A
• Get Started guide
• Installation CD