Inseego NVWES720 Users Manual
User Guide for MobiLink 2.0™
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Purpose ..........................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Applicable Documents....................................................................................................................5
2 Overview...............................................................................................................................................6
3 General Features..................................................................................................................................7
3.1 General User Interface Functions ..................................................................................................7
3.1.1 Layout......................................................................................................................................7
3.1.2 Mouse Over.............................................................................................................................8
3.1.3 Snap to Edge...........................................................................................................................8
3.1.4 Hot Swapping..........................................................................................................................8
3.1.5 Skinning Customization...........................................................................................................8
3.1.6 Localization ...........................................................................................................................10
3.1.7 Help File ................................................................................................................................11
4 MobiLink™ Features .........................................................................................................................12
4.1 Main Display Window...................................................................................................................12
4.1.1 Indicators...............................................................................................................................16
4.1.2 Connect/Disconnect Button................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Menu.............................................................................................................................................17
4.2.1 Profile Manager.....................................................................................................................18
4.2.2 Configuration.........................................................................................................................22
4.2.3 Properties Menu....................................................................................................................28
4.2.4 Report Log.............................................................................................................................30
4.2.5 Transparency ........................................................................................................................31
4.2.6 About.....................................................................................................................................31
4.2.7 SIM/Lock Management .........................................................................................................32
4.2.8 Quick Access Buttons ...........................................................................................................32
4.2.9 Software Web Upgrade.........................................................................................................33
4.3 SMS Client....................................................................................................................................33
4.3.1 SMS Mailboxes .....................................................................................................................35
4.3.2 Menu Bar...............................................................................................................................35
4.3.3 Toolbar ..................................................................................................................................36
4.3.4 Status Bar..............................................................................................................................36
4.3.5 Compose Message Window .................................................................................................36
4.3.6 Email Interworking.................................................................................................................38
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4.3.7 Concatenated SMS...............................................................................................................38
4.4 Addressbook Features .................................................................................................................38
4.4.1 Global Group Contact............................................................................................................39
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide high level user interface information regarding the appearance
and operation of the
Pro, and XP Home.
MobiLink™ Connection Manager application developed for Windows 2000, XP
1.2 Applicable Documents
All software names and version numbers displayed should meet the requirements outlined in the
Consistency & Naming Conventions Requirements Document. This document also covers the
requirements for the desktop, including the necessary icons and the use of the Start menu.
For more details on meeting the requirements for Microsoft Windows certification, refer to the document
entitled, Application Specification for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP for Desktop
Applications, which can be found on Microsoft’s web site.
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2 OVERVIEW
The Novatel Wireless MobiLink™ Communications Software Suite is a family of wireless connectivity
applications that connect mobile devices using wireless wide area networks (WWAN) as well as WiFi and
Ethernet in a single application to allow quick and easy access to email, the Internet and corporate
networks anytime, anywhere. With MobiLink and a wide area wireless device, mobile users can stay
productive and connected to customers and colleagues while out of the office. MobiLink is optimally
engineered to work with all of Novatel Wireless' Merlin™ Family Wireless Modems for best in class 3G
wireless broadband access solutions.
The MobiLink Communications Software Suite of applications contains a messaging client that manages
2 way SMS operations, an addressbook client that manages contacts and phone number, connection
manager that manages the connectivity, and a customization utility to manage and generate install
customization settings. The following section will detail the features of each application.
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3 GENERAL FEATURES
3.1 General User Interface Functions
The first design principle for MobiLink applications is that the basic information and controls needed for
day-to-day operations are quickly and easily accessible while less frequently used functions are located
deeper in the menu system. The user interface is designed to be intuitive to use and will not require a
large learning curve for the average user. The second design principle for MobiLink is to be easily
customizable in order to be able to meet the various requirements of a global market.
3.1.1 Layout
The general layout of the main windows is designed to display important information for connectivity while
making it easy to navigate to other functions. The main function such as mobile status and signal
strength display is shown in the main window. The connection button is prominently displayed and easily
accessible. The main MobiLink display is shown below.
Menu
Device Links
Mobile
Wi-Fi
Ethernet
MobiLink
Dashboard Area
Browser
SMS
The menu button is located on the left upper corner and contains additional functionality such as settings
and configurations. The menu system is designed as a button that when clicked, shows a drop down list
of other options. Because it’s a drop down list, it allows for expansion of functions as well as reduces the
clutter on the main display.
The Device Links area is an active navigation bar that shows status for all the three types of connections
as well as a clickable area to shift the main display information to the specific type of connection
Minimize and Close
Active Profile Selection
MobiLink Dashboard Area
Address book
Help
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The Dashboard Area in the layout is designed as a launching area for other applications. The default
applications in the current design are internet browser, SMS client, Addressbook, and Help file. Other
applications can be launched.
The Active Profile Selection is a list that allows for easy access to choose the active profile to use for
connection. For 3G, this list is a list of connection profiles while for WiFi, this is a list of access points
found. For WiFi, this list also shows the signal quality and whether the access point is encrypted.
Lastly, there are the standard minimize and close buttons that are the main stay of any application. The
minimize button hides the application as a tray icon and the close button gracefully closes the application.
3.1.2 Mouse Over
Mouse over is a feature of the application that displays helpful hint about the function of the application as
the mouse is moved over an active area of the application such as the menu button.
3.1.3 Snap to Edge
Snap to edge is a feature that makes the MobiLink application window snap to the sides of the Windows
desktop as the user drags the application close to the edge.
3.1.4 Hot Swapping
The design of MobiLink allows for hot swapping of the 3G device. Users can plug and unplug a 3G
wireless device and MobiLink will automatically recognize the technology and dynamically change the
display to show the relevant information.
3.1.5 Skinning Customization
Due to the software design and the underlying graphics engine used, the main “skin” of MobiLink is
completely customizable. The skin is contained in separate resource files that can be easily changed for
branding or function. Two different designs are shown below and more can be developed.
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Design #1
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Design #2
3.1.6 Localization
It is the intent of the MobiLink™ connection manager design to be able to support localization. Double
byte Unicode is used and all the text used by MobiLink is kept in resource files that can easily be
translated and added. Currently MobiLink supports the following languages:
• Chinese Simplified
• Chinese Traditional
• Danish
• English
• French
• German
• Italian
• Spanish
• Swedish
• Polish
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3.1.7 Help File
The MobiLink™ connection manager shall contain a help file that can be accessed through a help button
or via F1 key. The help file is also localizable and is in HTML format as shown below:
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4 MOBILINK™ FEATURES
The following sections describe the various features of MobiLink.
4.1 Main Display Window
The main display area of MobiLink is used for status indication of the different types of connections. The
following information is displayed.
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1 Signal Strength Bar This is the quality of the signal for the selected
2 Connection Status This is a text indicating the connection status
3 Connect Duration This indicates the number of hours, minutes, and
4 Bytes Out/Packets Out This indicates the number of bytes sent for the
5 Bytes In/Packet In This indicates the number of bytes received for the
Status Information Description
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seconds the current connection has been up
current connection
current connection
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