Novatel Wireless NRM CC208 Users Guide
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FCC ID: NBZNRM-CC208
PN: 90026287_R1_DraftD_06Dec2010
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Contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Identifying Hardware Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
LED States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Caring for the CC208 Combo Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using Your CC208 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the CC208 Card for the First Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Inserting the CC208 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Inserting the CC208 Card in a PC Card Slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Inserting the CC208 Card in an ExpressCard Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Removing the CC208 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Product Specications and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Product Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Wireless Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Safety Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Getting Started
Welcome
Product Overview
Identifying Hardware Components
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Novatel Wireless Merlin CC208 Combo Card.
The Merlin CC208 Combo Card is a 2-in-1 PC Card and ExpressCard® for Mobile Broadband service.
This dual-band modem operates over high-speed Mobile Broadband networks in the 800/1900
bands, allowing you to connect at high speeds to the Internet, your corporate Intranet, and your
email while you’re away from the oce.
This manual describes how to install the CC208 card hardware.
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Product Overview
Features
The CC208 card provides the following key features.
High Speed Wireless Data — Mobile Broadband
This combo card device enables subscribers to access the latest in CDMA EV-DO Rev A and 4G
technologies, resulting in higher data rates and higher system capacity to enable richer applications
and services.
Integrated Adapter for use in PC Card or ExpressCard slots
3G/4G Mobile Broadband access is more convenient than ever for Windows® and Mac® notebook
computers equipped with dierent types of card slots. Now you only need one device, whether
you’re using a computer with a PC Card slot or an ExpressCard slot. Simply detach the adapter for
use with computers with ExpressCard slots and reattach for use with computers that only have a PC
Card slot. No need to juggle multiple modems to accommodate multiple notebooks.
NovaSpeed® Technology
NovaSpeed, a patent-pending software from Novatel Wireless, signicantly enhances simultaneous
upload and download performance. With NovaSpeed built into the device, streaming video,
online gaming, large le transfers, and other online activities experience minimal interruptions or
buering.
Additional Features
• Advanced embedded antenna design
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) capability
• Auto Connectivity options
• Two-Way Short Messaging Service (SMS)
• NDIS conguration
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Package Contents
The CC208 card package includes:
• CC208 Combo Card
• Quick Start Guide
System Requirements
The CC208 card has the following system requirements:
• A computer with a Type II PCMCIA (PC Card) or ExpressCard 34/54 slot
• Internet browser software (for example, Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera)
• Microsoft® Windows® 7, Vista, or XP (Service Pack 2 or higher); Mac OS® X v10.4.0 or higher
• 100 MB hard drive space
• 128 MB RAM
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Identifying Hardware Components
The following gures show the hardware components on the front and back of the CC208 card.
Front of device
FPO
Front of device
Back of device
FPO
Back of device
ExpressCard: Detaches the device from the integrated adapter so the device can be used in
ExpressCard slots.
LED Indicator (Service Status): Provides a visual status of the device and its current
connection. See LED States on page 7.
Card Slot Adapter: Attaches to the device when using the device with PC Card slots.
Locking Mechanism: Removes the card from the PCMCIA card slot adapter.
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LED States
The CC208 card has two LED indicators that show when the device is powered on and the status of
the current connection.
Color Status Description
No Light The device is powered o.
Blue
(4G LED)
Green
(3G LED)
Red
(Both
LEDs)
Solid
Blinking
Solid
Blinking
Solid
Blinking
The device is powered on and connected to 4G.
The device is powered on, connected, and sending or
receiving data in 4G.
The device is powered on and connected to 3G.
The device is powered on, connected, and sending or
receiving data in 3G.
The device is powered on but not connected or searching.
Error; reset the device.
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Caring for the CC208 Combo Card
Like any electronic device, handle the CC208 card with care to ensure reliable operation. Novatel
Wireless recommends the following guidelines:
• Do not apply adhesive labels to the device, as they may cause the device to overheat or alter
the performance of the antenna.
• The card should easily slide into your computer’s PC Card or ExpressCard slot. Do not force
the device into your computer, as doing so may damage the connectors.
• Protect the device from liquids, dust, and excessive heat.
• Store the device in a safe place when not in use.
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