Ricochet GT Wireless Modem
Model NRM-R900
Merlin for Ricochet Wireless Modem Model NRM-R900
Safety and Regulatory Notices
SAFETY WARNING
This product is not to be used in any environment where radio frequency equipment is prohibited or restricted in its use.
This includes aircraft/airports, hospitals, and other sensitive electronic areas. To ensure that your modem is deactivated
you should remove it from your computer under the above conditions.
SAFETY WARNING
Under extended operation the Merlin for Ricochet modem will generate a noticeable amount of heat. Like all PC Cards, the
modem generates heat during normal operations and is also heated by the host computer. For this reason it is
recommended that you allow the modem to cool down after extensive operation so that it is cool to the touch when you
remove it from your computer.
REGULATORY NOTICES
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been certified to comply within the limits of a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential situations. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not properly installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment on and off. You are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the television, radio or cordless telephone.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
ICES-003 Statement
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Caution:
This device is required to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements
for mobile transmitting devices. A separation distance of 20 cm (8
inches) or more must be maintained between the antenna and all
persons during device operations to satisfy RF exposure compliance.
FCC ID: NBZ-NRM R900
2
Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager Application
Welcome
This help file contains information on the Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager application. Please take a moment to read
through this Help file to acquaint yourself with the Modem Manager application’s features.
Features of the Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager
Application
The Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager application provides you with a graphical view of your Merlin modem’s
connection status with the Ricochet network. Modem Manager gives information on the following:
• • Found Network—tells if the modem was unable to find a network connection or if at least
one network connection was found.
• • Registered on Network—tells if the modem actually registered to the network.
• • Connected to Network—indicates if a data session is active.
• • Antenna Strength—indicates relative antenna signal strength with an active, multi-colored
bar graph.
Status application can also be used to obtain additional information about the Metricom modem. See About Status
Application for additional information.
Starting Modem Manager
Once the Merlin PCMCIA card and the Setup program with Modem Manager have been installed, the Modem Manager
window will launch.
A blue Question mark indicates that the modem is attempting to complete the related task. In the following example, the
modem is querying the system for information. The Status bar at the bottom of the window indicates that modem
initialization is taking place.
A red X indicates that the related task could not be completed. In the following example, the modem has not been able to
find, register, or connect to the network. The Status bar at the bottom of the window indicates that the modem is attempting
to find a network.
3
Loading...