UTStarcom Altel CDU550 User Manual

C O N T E N T S

BEFORE USING THE ALLTEL CDU550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ABOUT THIS USER’S MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PRODUCT OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

INTRODUCTION TO THE ALLTEL CDU550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

INSTALLING THE ALLTEL CDU550 DEVICE DRIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ACCESSING THE INTERNET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

GETTING SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

REGULATORY NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

IMPORTANT NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15

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ABOUT THIS USER’S MANUAL

You will find all the information you need to install and use the Alltel CDU550 in this user’s manual.
Before using the CDU550, you must properly install the QuickLink Mobile software.

Note: Make sure the CDU550 is NOT inserted into the USB port until the software is installed onto your computer.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Thank you for purchasing the Alltel CDU550 USB Modem. This USB modem enables high-speed wireless
communication from your laptop. The CDU550 is simple to install and use.

INTRODUCTION TO THE ALLTEL CDU550 MOBILE BROADBAND USB MODEM

The CDU550 is designed for a USB slot, which is available in most laptop models. It can be used to access the
Internet, your company’s intranet, or you can use it to send and receive email. It is extremely useful when you
are away from the office, on the road, or where ever a wireline Internet access is not readily available.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Power Consumption

• Operating Voltage: 5V (USB VBUS)

• Typical Operating Current: 300mA

• Supports USB 1.1 and 2.0

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RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

To successfully install and use the Alltel CDU550 in your laptop, the following system specifications are required.

Item

Operating System

Slots

Disk Drive

Memory

Disk Space

Required Specification

Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP

Standard USB

CD-ROM

128 MB

100 MB

INSTALLING THE ALLTEL CDU550 DRIVER

1. Before inserting the Alltel CDU550, insert the CD included in package into the CD-ROM drive.

2. The Setup will automatically start. Select To Install QuickLink Mobile.

3. You will see the Welcome screen. Click Next.

4. Read the License Agreement. Select “I agree...” and click Next.

5. The Choose Destination screen appears. If the destination needs to be changed, click Browse. If not, click Next.

6. QuickLink Mobile will install. The Installation Complete screen will verify when it is done. Click Finish.

7. The QuickLink Mobile Welcome screen appears. Click Next.

8. Insert the Alltel CDU550 into the computer. Please wait until the computer recognizes the modem.
It might take several minutes.

9. The modem has been successfully recognized.

10. You are returned to the initial screen. You can choose to install the Internet Accelerator or Exit. If you choose
to install the Internet Accelerator, it will automatically install. When installation is complete, click Finish.

* Note: For more information on using your CDU550, please see the Help section in the QuickLink Mobile software.

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