Flarion PAD-1000 User Manual

PAD-1000

Wireless Broadband Modem

Dimenstions: 5.32" long x 3.37" wide x 1.63" high

Copyright

© 2004 Flarion Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Safety and Hazards

Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always power down the
Wireless Broadband Modem whenever radio transmitting devices are forbidden to use it, or when
it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the Wireless Broadband Modem to
another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions.

Do not operate the Wireless Broadband Modem in near medical equipment, life support
equipment, or any other equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference.
In such areas the Wireless Broadband Modem should be powered off so that the device does not
transmit any radio signals that could interfere with this equipment.

Power down the Wireless Broadband Modem when present in an area of explosive atmosphere
and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks from electronic devices may cause an explosion or
fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to power down all electronic
devices while present at a refueling center.

The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Wireless Broadband Modem while in
control of the vehicle. Operating a vehicle while utilizing the Wireless Broadband Modem may be
in violation of some state regulations.

To avoid a shock hazard:

• Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or
reconfiguration of this device during an electrical storm.

• The power cord must be connected to a properly wired receptacle.

• Any equipment to which this product will be attached must also be connected to a

properly wired receptacle.

Your Wireless Broadband Modem contains and can be powered from a rechargeable Li-Ion
battery. Never use a charger that is damaged or modified in any way. Use only the charger that
was provided with the device. Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge
and the type of battery and charger used. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds
of times, but the battery charge capacity will gradually degrade over time. If left unused, a fully
charged battery will discharge itself over time. Do not attempt to remove and replace the battery,
contact an authorized service center thru the Technical Support desk. Do not leave the battery
connected to a charger for more than 7 days, since overcharging may shorten its capacity and
operating life. Always try to keep the device at room temperature. A device with a hot or cold
battery may not work correctly, even if the battery is fully charged. CAUTION: Danger of
explosion if modem/battery is used with products/computers not approved by Flarion.

The MODEM must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. Use of this device in any other configuration may exceed the FCC RF exposure
compliance limit. . In order to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, the EUT must be
installed and operated in such a way that a minimum separation distance of 20cm is maintained
between the antenna and all persons during normal operation.

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Table of Contents

Wireless Broadband Modem BASICS………………………………….. ...........................3

About the Wireless Broadband Modem.......................................................................3

About the Wireless Broadband Modem software........................................................3

What is the Mobility Manager?.....................................................................................3

Package contents.......................................................................................................43

What operating systems are supported?……………………………………………….. 44

What hardware requirements must my host PC have?...............................................4

1. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ………………………………………………..5

Handling the Wireless Broadband Modem..................................................................5

Step 1: Installing software onto host PC…………………………………………………5

Step 2: Connecting the Wireless Broadband M odem to host PC……………............. 7

Step 3: Connecting to the Wireless Broadband network………………………............9

2. USING THE MODEM……………………………………………………………………... 11

Monitoring the connection using Mobility Manager………………………………… 12
Connection Status and Connection Time……………………………………………. 13

Kilobytes sent or received…………….....……………………………………………. 14

Signal Strength and Signal Quality............................................................................12

Power……………………………………………………………………………………… 16
Close, Exit and End Session……………………………………………………………. 17
Disconnecting the modem………………………………………………………………..18
Uninstalling the software………………………………………………………………….18

3. TROUBLESHOOTNG .................................................................................................. 15

Problems, causes and suggestions...........................................................................15

4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................17

5. REGULATORY INFORMATION.................................................................................. 18

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About Flarion

Flarion Technologies is mobilizing the Internet with its innovative mobile
communications system - FLASH-OFDM®. The system enables licensed
mobile operators to profitably offer voice and data broadband services. For
mobile operators, Flarion's technology has the lowest cost per broadband
subscriber as compared to any mobile system in the world. Flarion's
RadioRouter® base station product easily overlays onto an operator's
existing network and radio spectrum, and provides a seamless routing
interface to the operator's existing IP network. Flarion's FLASH-OFDM
enabled devices provide people with a true broadband mobile Internet
access experience for voice and data. Flarion Technologies is based in
Bedminster, New Jersey.

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Wireless Broadband Modem Basics

About the Wireless Broadband Modem

The Wireless Broadband Modem is a wireless desktop modem that provides
always-on access to the Wireless Broadband network. The modem is designed
for plug-and-play compatibility with desktop PCs, notebook PCs, and other
consumer electronic devices (gaming consoles, web tablets, etc) that have
standard Ethernet or USB connections. Users can utilize the Wireless
Broadband Modem in stationary or mobile environments.

Here are some examples of applications you can use with your modem:

• Email (including large file attachments)

• High-Speed Web Browsing

• Virtual Private Network (VPN) access

• File Transfer

• Online gaming

• Streaming video and audio

About the Wireless Broadband Modem software

The Wireless Broadband Modem comes with the following software:

• Mobility Manager, which allows you to monitor your broadband
connection.

• Driver software (for USB connection only; not required for Ethernet
connection)

What is the Mobility Manager?

The Mobility Manager is a software application that provides the user
with information about a current Wireless Broadband session:

• Connection status

• Connection time

• Kilobytes sent and received

• Signal strength

• Signal quality

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Package contents

• Wireless Broadband Modem (with internal battery)

• Antenna

• Installation CD-ROM, including this User Guide

• Power Adapter

• Ethernet Cable

• USB Cable

• Quick Start Guide

Note: Both the Ethernet and USB cables that are provided act as interfaces between
your computer and the cT -1000 device. The Ethernet cable is the one that looks similar
to (thicker than) a standard telephone line.

The power adapter is necessary to charge your mT-1000 device .

What operating systems are supported?

The modem functions with notebook and desktop PCs (and other consumer
devices) that utilize the following operating systems:

Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP
Note: If your operating system is not listed, this does not mean the modem will not work

on your device. Check Section 3 (Troubleshooting) in this guide for more information.

What hardware requirements must my host PC have?

• USB host or Ethernet host socket connection

• RAM: 128 MB

• Hard Disk Space: 10 MB

• Disk Drive: CD-ROM

• Suggested processor speed: 600Mhz

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