The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a
commitment by Novatel Wireless Inc. unless such commitment is expressly given in a covering document.
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***Part 15.21
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this
equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: The module device has been approved for use with external antennas up to 5dBi of gain that are greater than
20cm from all persons. The OEM is responsible for ensuring that the antenna installation meets these requirements or if
not is responsible for ensuring SAR evaluation is performed on the final product. Class II permissive changes by the
grantee or New FCC ID are needed for use of this device in products operated in portable RF exposure conditions.
GETTING STARTED
In This Section
• Description of Your Merlin
• The Package
• System Requirements
• Care of Your Merlin
• Installing MobiLink 2 on Windows 2000
• Windows 2000 detects your UMTS Merlin
• Installing MobiLink 2 on Windows XP
• Windows XP detects your UMTS Merlin
This section will walk you through how to get started using your Merlin, including software and driver installation,
inserting the card so Microsoft Windows is able to detect and install the drivers for your Merlin and setting up a
data session to connect to the Internet.
1.1 YOUR ACCOUNT
For information about your account, User Name, Password and Access Point Name, please contact your Service
Provider.
1.2 YOUR MERLIN
The MobiLink 2 software will allow you to control and monitor your connection to the network. It will also allow
you to send and receive SMS (Short Messaging Service), get online help and has an address book.
1.3 THE PACKAGE
¾MobiLink 2 software on installation CD
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¾Quick Start Guide
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1.4 GETTING STARTED
Before you use your Merlin, you must first:
1. Have an active account with a Service Provider.
2. Install the MobiLink 2 software, located on the installation CD.
3. Launch MobiLink 2, create a profile if necessary and select the Connect button.
1.5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
¾ 133 MHz or faster Pentium- compatible
¾ Windows 2000 or XP (Home and Professional)
¾ 64 MB RAM
¾ 16 MB available hard drive space
¾ CD-ROM drive
1.6 CARE OF YOUR MERLIN
Novatel Wireless recommends the following handling guidelines:
¾ Handle with care.
¾ Avoid storing your Merlin in extreme temperatures.
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1.7 INSTALLING MOBILINK 2
This portion of the guide will instruct you how to install the MobiLink 2 software from the Installation CD.
1.7.1 Windows 2000 Installation
1. Insert the installation CD in the CD drive of your PC.
2. If the auto-run does not start, double-click on the Autorun.exe on the CD.
3. The "Preparing to Install" window will appear as below.
PREPARING TO INSTALL WINDOW
4. Following preparation the "Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for MobiLink 2 will appear. See Figure 1.
FIGURE 1
5. Read the information and click Next.
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6. The “License Agreement” window will appear next. See Figure 2.
7. Read the License Agreement and acknowledge your agreement by selecting “I accept the license
FIGURE 2
agreement”. Then click Next.
8. The "Ready to Install the Program" window will appear. See Figure 3.
FIGURE 3
9. Click Install.
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10. The "Installing MobiLink 2" window will appear while MobiLink 2 is being installed. See Figure 4.
11. When the installation is complete, the "InstallShield Wizard Completed" window will appear. See Figure 5.
FIGURE 4
12. Click Finish.
13. Restart your PC.
FIGURE 5
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1.7.2 Windows 2000 detects your Merlin
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After the Novatel Wireless Parent driver is installed, a “multifunction device” driver will be installed. Additional
drivers installed are, the Novatel Wireless Modem Primary Port and the Novatel Wireless Secondary Port. See
Figure 8, 9, 10, and 11.
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
Windows has now detected and installed the drivers for your Merlin. Proceed to Section 2.
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1.7.3 Windows XP Installation
1. Insert the installation CD in the CD drive of your PC.
2. If the auto-run does not start, double-click on the Autorun.exe on the CD.
3. The "Preparing to Install" window will appear as below.
PREPARING TO INSTALL WINDOW
4. Following preparation the "Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for MobiLink 2" will appear. See Figure 12.
FIGURE 12
5. Read the information and click Next
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