T-Mobile Net Card User Manual
Multimedia Net Card
User Guide
Version 1.2
Date: 01-11-2006
2006 Flarion Technologies, Inc.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
RADIO AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TERMINAL EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE
1999/5/EC (R&TTE DIRECTIVE)
Product Identification:
Product: Wireless Network Card
Brand: Flarion Technologies, Inc.
Model / Type: FPC2045
The product as detailed above when used for its intended purpose, is declared compliant
with the essential requirements of Council Directive 1999/5/EC – the R&TTE Directive.
Compliance based on the procedures laid down in Article 3 of the R&TTE Directive and
testing to the following standards:
Health and safety requirements pursuant to Article 3(1)(a)
Harmonised standards applied: EN 60950-1; Safety of Information Technology
Equipment - Part 1, General Requirement Incl. Deviation of CENELEC Countries.
Protection requirements concerning electromagnetic compatibility to Article 3(1)(b)
Harmonised standards applied:
EN 301-489-1, V1.4.1 (2002-08); Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum
Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standard for Radio Equipment
and Service. Part 1: Common technical requirements
ETSI EN 301 489-25 V2.2.1 (2003-05)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 25: Specific conditions for IMT-2000 CDMA Multi-carrier Mobile Stations and
ancillary equipment
EN55022/CISPR 22: 2003, Class A, Limits and methods of measurement of radio
disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment
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Measures for the efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum to Article 3(2)
Notified Body approved radio test suite for FLASH-OFDM® based on;
- EN 301-908-1 V2.2.1; Base Stations (BS), Repeaters and User Equipment (UE)
for IMT-2000 Third Generation Cellular Networks. Part 1: Harmonized EN for
IMT-2000, Introduction and common requirements, covering essential
requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive.
- EN 301-908-5 V2.2.1; Base Stations (BS), Repeaters and User Equipment (UE)
for IMT-2000 Third Generation Cellular Networks. Part 5: Harmonized EN for
CDMA Multi-Carrier (cdma2000) (BS and Repeaters) covering essential
requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive.
- EN 301-908-4 V2.2,1; Base Stations (BS), Repeaters and User Equipment (UE)
for IMT-2000 Third Generation Cellular Networks. Part 5: Harmonized EN for
CDMA Multi-Carrier (cdma2000) (UE) covering essential requirements of article
3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
- ETSI Draft EN for CDMA-2000 1X in the 450 MHz band (ref. ERM-TG39-001
as modified by ETSI EN 301 xyz V0.0.2 2004-11). - Draft Harmonized EN for
cdma450 and CDMA-PAMR Mobile Stations covering essential requirements of
article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive and Draft Harmonized EN for cdma450 and
CDMA-PAMR Base Stations and Repeaters covering essential requirements of
article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive.
- ETSI TR 102 260 v1.1.1 (2003-12); Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM); Code Division Multiple Access Public Access Mobile
Radio (CDMA-PAMR); System reference document, Compliant to Band Class 11
RFI-Global Services (Notified Body Number 0889)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Multimedia Net Card Basics....................................................................... 8
1.1 About the Multimedia Net Card ......................................................................... 8
1.2 Multimedia Net Card Features and Benefits....................................................... 8
1.3 Multimedia Net Card Applications..................................................................... 9
1.4 Multimedia Net Card Package Contents............................................................. 9
1.5 Multimedia Net Card Software........................................................................... 9
1.6 Multimedia Net Card Documentation............................................................... 10
1.6.1. About T-Mobile Mobility Manager.......................................................... 10
1.6.2. About Driver Software.............................................................................. 11
Chapter 2. Using the Multimedia Net Card................................................................ 12
2.1 Installing the Multimedia Net Card .................................................................. 12
2.1.1. Checking Hardware and Software Requirements..................................... 13
2.1.2. Installing T-Mobile Mobility Manager Software ..................................... 14
2.1.2.1 Installing for Windows ......................................................................... 14
2.1.2.2 Installing for Linux ............................................................................... 16
2.1.2.3 Installing for Macintosh........................................................................ 17
2.1.3. Attaching the External Antenna to the Multimedia Net Card (Optional) . 23
2.1.4. Inserting the Multimedia Net Card into the PCMCIA Slot ...................... 24
2.1.4.1 Loading Device Drivers for Windows 98............................................. 24
2.1.4.2 Loading Device Drivers for Windows 2000/XP................................... 25
2.2 Using the Multimedia Net Card........................................................................ 26
2.2.1. General Usage Guidelines......................................................................... 26
2.2.2. Using T-Mobile Mobility Manager .......................................................... 27
2.2.2.1 Monitoring Connection Status and Connection Time .......................... 29
2.2.2.2 Monitoring Kilobytes Received and Sent ............................................. 30
2.2.2.3 Monitoring Signal Strength and Quality............................................... 31
2.2.2.4 Closing, Exiting and Ending Sessions .................................................. 32
2.2.2.5 Enabling and Disabling the Multimedia Net Card................................ 34
2.2.2.6 Upgrading Software .............................................................................. 35
2.2.2.6.1 About Software Upgrades............................................................... 35
2.2.2.6.2 Upgrade Methods............................................................................ 36
2.2.2.6.2.1 Over-the-Air Automatic Upgrade ............................................ 36
2.2.2.6.2.2 Over-the-Air Manual Upgrade................................................. 39
2.2.2.6.2.3 Complete Package Uninstall and Reinstall .............................. 42
2.2.2.7 Software Upgrade Notes ....................................................................... 43
2.2.3. Removing the Multimedia Net Card......................................................... 44
2.2.4. Removing the Antenna from the Multimedia Net Card............................ 45
2.2.5. Uninstalling Multimedia Net Card Software ............................................ 46
2.2.5.1 Uninstalling for Windows..................................................................... 46
2.2.5.2 Uninstalling for Linux........................................................................... 47
2.2.5.3 Uninstalling for Macintosh ................................................................... 48
2.3 Troubleshooting the Multimedia Net Card ....................................................... 50
Appendix A. Technical Specifications ............................................................................. 53
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Multimedia Net Card........................................................................................... 8
Figure 2: CD Launcher Menu ........................................................................................... 14
Figure 3: Macintosh Driver Files...................................................................................... 17
Figure 4: Introduction Screen ........................................................................................... 18
Figure 5: Welcome Screen................................................................................................ 18
Figure 6: Read Me Screen................................................................................................. 19
Figure 7: License Screen................................................................................................... 19
Figure 8: License Agreement Screen................................................................................ 20
Figure 9: Select Destination Screen.................................................................................. 20
Figure 10: Installation Type Screen.................................................................................. 21
Figure 11: Authenticate Screen......................................................................................... 21
Figure 12: Restart Notice Screen ...................................................................................... 22
Figure 13: Installation Finishing Screen ........................................................................... 22
Figure 14: Attaching the Standard Antenna...................................................................... 23
Figure 15: Hardware Installation (Windows XP) ............................................................. 25
Figure 16: Digital Signature Not Found (Windows 2000) ............................................... 25
Figure 17: T-Mobile Mobility Manager Icon ................................................................... 27
Figure 18: T-Mobile Mobility Manager System Tray Icon .............................................. 27
Figure 19: T-Mobile Mobility Manager Indicators .......................................................... 28
Figure 20: Connection Status and Connection Time ........................................................ 29
Figure 21: Kilobytes Received and Sent........................................................................... 30
Figure 22: Signal Strength and Quality Indicators ........................................................... 31
Figure 23: Closing, Exiting and Ending ........................................................................... 33
Figure 24: Upgrade Available Message............................................................................ 36
Figure 25: Information Screen – Advanced Tab............................................................... 37
Figure 26: Downloading Update Message........................................................................ 38
Figure 27: Click OK to Update Message.......................................................................... 38
Figure 28: Check for Upgrade .......................................................................................... 39
Figure 29: No Files Need Updating Message ................................................................... 40
Figure 30: Update Available Message.............................................................................. 40
Figure 31: Update Yes/No Message ................................................................................. 40
Figure 32: Downloading Updates Message ...................................................................... 41
Figure 33: Click OK to Update Message.......................................................................... 41
Figure 34: Antenna Grips.................................................................................................. 45
Figure 35: Control Panel Folder ....................................................................................... 46
Figure 36: Add/Remove Programs Screen ....................................................................... 47
Figure 37: Macintosh Driver Files.................................................................................... 48
Figure 38: Uninstaller Message Screen ............................................................................ 48
Figure 39: Authenticate Screen......................................................................................... 49
Figure 40: Successful Message Screen ............................................................................. 49
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Hardware Requirements for the Multimedia Net Card....................................... 13
Table 2: Multimedia Net Card Troubleshooting (for Notebook Usage)........................... 50
Table 3: Multimedia Net Card Technical Specifications.................................................. 53
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Chapter 1. Multimedia Net Card Basics
1.1 About the Multimedia Net Card
The Multimedia Net Card from T-Mobile® enables high-speed wireless connectivity for
subscribers. It runs on most computer operating systems. It is plug-and-play compatible
with a standard Type II PCMCIA card slot.
The Multimedia Net Card is based on FLASH-OFDM® technology from Flarion®
Technologies, Inc. This technology was designed around the Internet Protocol.
Figure 1: Multimedia Net Card
1.2 Multimedia Net Card Features and Benefits
The Multimedia Net Card:
• Provides the freedom, flexibility and full mobility of wireless connectivity
• Enables the power of high-speed Internet access
• Allows for full connected mobility — even at vehicular speeds
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1.3 Multimedia Net Card Applications
Examples of applications that can be used with the Multimedia Net Card include:
• E-mail (including large file attachments)
• High-Speed web browsing
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) access
• File transfer
• Online gaming
• Streaming video and audio
• Video conferencing
1.4 Multimedia Net Card Package Contents
The Multimedia Net Card package includes the following:
• Multimedia Net Card
• Antenna
• Installation CD, which also includes this User Guide
• Quick Start Guide
1.5 Multimedia Net Card Software
The Multimedia Net Card comes with the following software:
• T-Mobile Mobility Manager (TMM)
• Driver software
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1.6 Multimedia Net Card Documentatio n
The Multimedia Net Card comes with the following documentation:
• Quick Start Guide - describes basic product installation and usage. The document
is available in hard copy, and is included in the Multimedia Net Card delivery
package.
• User Guide (this document) - provides detailed product installation,
configuration, usage, and troubleshooting material. The document is available in
electronic format on the installation CD that is part of the Multimedia Net Card
delivery package. In addition, the User Guide is accessible from the Help menu of
the T-Mobile Mobility Manager interface.
Note:
The User G uide is avai lab le i n .P DF form a t. To re ad the U ser G uide, Ad obe Rea der
must be ins talle d on your comp uter . If it i s no t ins tal led, inse rt th e Mul time dia Net
Device Installation CD into your computer. When the CD Launcher Menu appears,
click the View Documentation link, and then the Install Adobe Reader link. Click the
link for the operating system of your computer, and then follow on screen installation
instructions.
1.6.1. About T-Mobile Mobility Manager
T-Mobile Mobility Manager provides a user interface with the functionality of the
Multimedia Net Card.
The T-Mobile Mobility Manager interface includes:
• Session information
o Connection status
o Connection time
o Kilobytes sent and received
o Signal strength
o Signal quality
• Connection functionality
o Enable
o Disable
o Exit
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• Upgrade functionality
o Manual upgrade check
o Automated upgrade
• Help information
o On line help
o “About” information
1.6.2. About Driver Software
Multimedia Net Card driver software establishes the interface between the device and the
operating system. It is installed using the Installation CD that comes with the Multimedia
Net Card package.
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Chapter 2. Using the Multimedia Net Card
The Multimedia Net Card can be installed and used in a notebook computer, to provide
high-speed mobile broadband connectivity.
This chapter details procedures for using the Multimedia Net Card with a notebook
computer, including:
• Installing the Multimedia Net Card
• Using the Multimedia Net Card
• Troubleshooting the Multimedia Net Card
2.1 Installing the Multimedia Net Card
WARNING
Installing the Multimedia Net Card involves the following basic steps. Perform these
steps in sequential order:
1. Checking hardware and software requirements
2. Installing T-Mobile Mobility Manager software
3. Attaching the antenna to the Multimedia Net Card (optional)
4. Inserting the Multimedia Net Card into the PCMCIA Slot (and automatically
loading drivers)
FOR WINDOWS SYSTEMS, MULTIMEDIA NET CARD
SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED ON THE
COMPUTER BEFORE INSERTING TH E MU LTIM EDIA N ET
CARD INTO THE PCMCIA SLOT. THE APPLICATION WILL
NOT WORK IF THE MULTI MEDIA N ET CARD I S INSERTED
BEFORE THE SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED.
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2.1.1. Checking Hardware and Software Requirements
The Multimedia Net Card requires certain hardware and software capabilities of the
notebook computer. Verify that the following hardware requirements are met:
Table 1: Hardware Requirements for the Multimedia Net Card
Category Requirement
Card Slot Type II PCMCIA
RAM 128 MB
Hard Disk Space 15 MB
Disk Drive CD-ROM
I/O Resources 1 IRQ, 256 Bytes I/O space
Suggested Minimum Processor Speed 600 Mhz
The Multimedia Net Card functions with computers that utilize the following operating
systems:
• Windows® 98 SE, 2000, XP
• Red Hat
• Mac OS
®
Linux
®
X 10.2, 10.3, 10.4
®
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The Multimedia Net Card functions with the following Internet browsers:
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0
• Mozilla Firefox™ 1.01
• Safari™
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2.1.2. Installing T-Mobile Mobility Manager Software
When it is clear that hardware and software requirements are met, installation may
proceed. Software is available for the following installations:
• Windows
• Linux
• Macintosh
2.1.2.1 Installing for Windows
For Windows systems, T-Mobile Mobility Manager software must be installed prior to
insertion of the Multimedia Net Card.
To install T-Mobile Mobility Manager:
1. Power on the computer and/or close any Windows programs that are running.
2. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM driver.
The CD Launcher Menu appears:
Figure 2: CD Launcher Menu
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Note:
If the CD Launcher menu does no t automa tically ap pear:
1. Click Start ⇒ Run ⇒ Open.
2. Type the letter of the CD Drive followed by install.exe (e.g.: D:\install.exe,
where D is the CD- ROM driv e). Al ternate ly, c lick Brow se to loc ate and se lec t
the install.exe file on the CD-ROM drive.
3. Click OK.
The CD Lau ncher menu appe ars.
3. On the CD Launcher menu, click “Install Multimedia Net Card Software ”
The Mobility Manager Setup screen appears.
4. Follow the Mobility Manager on-screen directions. Click “Next” after each step.
5. Click Finish to end the installation.
Note:
If the CD Launcher menu is still visible, click the “Exit” link.
6. Remove the Installation CD from the computer.
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2.1.2.2 Installing for Linux
Multimedia Net Card software for Linux systems is available on the installation CD.
These instructions are tested on the Red Hat 9 distribution. The binaries included with
this package will work only onthe Red Hat 9 distribution package with Linux kernel
2.4.20-8.
This package will support other linux distributions that have Linux kernel 2.4.X but will
require a rebuild of the binaries. Instructions for building a new set of binaries are
available on the readme.txt file available in the installion CD Linux folder.
To install for Linux:
1. On the installation CD, locate the Linux folder.
2. Extract the Linux package with the following command:
tar xzvf ft1000_linux.tgz
3. Change to the ft1000_linux package directory
4. Run ./install.sh and select option 1 to install the driver
5. Note that Linux requires an ifcfg-ethX file for all network interfaces
6. Use the ifconfig -a command to see which is the next interface number (ethX)
7. Create an ifcfg-ethX in the /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts directory with the
following entries:
a. DEVICE=ethX
b. ONBOOT=yes
c. BOOTPROTO=dhcp
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