ZTE A605 User Manual

User Manual

Cricket A605 EVDO USB Modem

1. BEFORE USING CRICKET A605 .........................3

About This User’s Manual .......................................3

Product Overview ......................................................3

Product Package Contents.....................................3

Introduction to Cricket A605 USB Modem.......5

CONTENTS

Product Features ........................................................5

Product Handling .......................................................6

Configuration ...............................................................6

2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP FOR

CRICKET BROADBAND ......................................7

Installing Software...................................................... 7

Setup Program - Windows ......................................8

Setup Program - Mac OS X ....................................11

3. USING CRICKET BROADBAND ........................14

Features....................................................................... 14

Getting Started .......................................................... 14

Connecting ................................................................. 15

Text Messaging ..........................................................17

4. CRICKET BROADBAND PREFERENCES ........19

General Preferences ...............................................19

WWAN Specific Settings .......................................19

VPN Settings .............................................................20

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Text Message Settings ...........................................21

Update settings .......................................................22

Optimization settings ............................................. 22

Setup optimization configurations ....................23

Additional Features ................................................ 24

5. INSTALLING CRICKET A605 ............................28

Recommended System Requirements .......... 28

Using the Modem ..................................................29

Unplugging or Ejecting the Modem ................ 29

Remove the Modem from your Computer.... 34

Using the USB Modem Extension

Y Cable ......................................................................34

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 36

CARE AND MAINTENANCE .................................37

WARRANTY ............................................................. 38

SAR INFORMATION ..............................................44

SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................... 46

FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ....................47

U.S.A. U.S.FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY

INTERFERENCE STATEMENT...............................47

About This User’s Manual

You will find all the information you need to
install and use the Cricket A605 in this user
manual. Before using the Cricket A605, you
must properly install the modem by closely
following the installation instructions.

Instructions

• Install the Cricket Broadband software by
inserting the Cricket A605 USB Device
into your PC. The installation software
is included in the Cricket A605 modem
memory. When you insert the Cricket A605
into your computer, the installation process
will automatically begin.

• It is highly recommended that you read the

safety precautions described in this manual
before using the Cricket A605.

Documents Included on Your Modem
Memory

• Broadband Usage Conditions, Terms &

Conditions

• User Manual

Product Overview

Thank you for purchasing Cricket A605
USB Modem.

The Cricket A605 is a high-speed wireless
device that enables your computer to
connect to Cricket’s high-speed wireless
network.

The Cricket A605 is simple to install and
use.

Product Package Contents

The following items are included in the
product package. If any of the items listed
below are missing, please contact the retail
location where you purchased the product.

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Cricket A605 Wireless

USB Modem

USB Modem Extension

Y Cable

Quick Start Guide

Introduction to Cricket A605
USB Modem

The Cricket A605 is designed for the USB
port on your computer, which is available
in most PC models. The Cricket A605 can
be used to access the Internet, send and
receive e-mail and text messages. It is
extremely useful when you are away from
home, on the road, or wherever wired
Internet access is not readily available.

Product Features

- Power management: The Cricket A605
utilizes power management and system
overhead reduction functions provided
by the USB interface for maximum power
savings.

- Antenna design: Ecient, innovative design
optimizes data transfer rate and sensitivity
to network signals.

- Extension Y Cable connector: Connect the
Y cable to two separate USB ports of your
computer to deliver sucient power when
needed to increase RF performance, and to
solve clearance issues.

- USB Modem that supports Type A USB
Port interface.

- Supports North American PCS (1900 MHz),
Cellular (800 MHz) and AWS
(Tx 1700MHZ, Rx 2100MHZ) bands.

- Utilizes Qualcomm QSC6085 chipset.

- Supports high-speed network
technologies.

- Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 and
Apple Macintosh systems with installed
Cricket Broadband software and driver.

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Product Handling

- Do not place any adhesive labels on
the USB connector. It may leave a sticky
residue that can cause problems inside the
PC USB port.

- The Cricket A605 USB device should
easily slide into the USB port. Do not force
the Cricket A605 into the USB port as it
may cause damage to the modem and/
or the port.

- Keep the Cricket A605 in a dry and clean
place. (Storage temperature: -22°F to 149°F

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[- 30°C to 65°C]). Keep your device away
from liquids, dust and excessive heat.

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Configuration

To use the Cricket A605, you should install
the Cricket Broadband software included
in the modem memory and configure the
Cricket A605 USB device. See the next
section for more information on software
installation and USB device configuration.

This section will guide you through the
installation and setup process for
Cricket Broadband. Before getting started,
you should become familiar with the
documentation that came with your USB
Modem.

Installing Software

Warnings

• Make sure to complete the unplugging/

ejection process before removing the
Cricket A605. If you remove the device
improperly, the modem may be damaged.

Notes

• If you have inserted the device properly,

Windows will inform you of the new
hardware. Wait until Windows completes
the “Found New Hardware” task.

Note: In Windows 2000, several windows

similar to “Found New Hardware” window
can appear and disappear automatically.
In Windows XP, several tool tips similar to
the “Found New Hardware” function will
appear and disappear in the system tray
automatically. In Windows Vista, several tool
tips similar to the “Installing device driver
software” function will appear and
disappear in the system tray automatically.
Once hardware detection is complete, you
will be prompted to start activation.

• It is normal to hear a short beep sound

each time you insert or remove the Cricket
A605. It is an audible notification that your
PC recognizes the new hardware.

Getting Started (Windows)

To install the Cricket Broadband software:

1. Turn on your computer then close all
applications.

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2. Insert the Cricket A605 modem into your
USB port.

3. Your computer will recognize Cricket
A605 modem and start the installation
sequence automatically. Below pop-up
screen is shown if your OS is Windows
Vista or Windows 7. If the program does
not launch automatically, go to my
computer and select the ‘A605CD’ drive
and double click ‘start.exe’ program.

4. Follow the steps in the next section.

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Setup Program - Windows

S TEP 1:

The “Welcome to the Cricket

Broadband Setup Wizard” screen appears.
Click the [Next] button to continue with the
installation process.

S TEP 2:

You are now ready to select the

location on your computer where
Cricket Broadband should be installed. It is
recommended that you do not modify the
default destination folder. Click the [Next]
button to continue.

S TEP 3:

During this step the components

of Cricket Broadband product are being
installed onto your computer. Installation
will occur to the destination folder speci­fied in Step 2.

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S TEP 4:

Installation of Cricket Broadband is

now complete. Click the [Close] button to
leave the Cricket Broadband setup
program and begin using your new
software.

The setup program will automatically

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create a Cricket Broadband shortcut on
your desktop.

S TEP 5:

Please wait while Cricket A605 is

installed and ready to use.

Setup Program - Mac OS X

S TEP 1:

Insert A605 into the PC, then
A605CD disk drive should be automatically
mounted. Double click A605CD icon on the
Desktop. Double click the Cricket
Broadband Setup icon to launch the
installer.

S TEP 2:

Click [Continue] button in the

welcome window to proceed with the
installation.

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S TEP 3:

The Read Me file appears. Click the

[Continue] button.

S TEP 4:

Click [Install] to begin the standard

installation on system volume.

S TEP 5:

Finally, the Setup Wizard shows
confirm window, click the [OK] button to
continue.

S TEP 6:

Cricket Broadband installation

begins.

S TEP 7:

Installation is now complete.
Click the [Restart] button to close the setup
wizard. Then OS is restarted.

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Enter the Name/Password used to log into
the computer then click [OK].

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Today’s online world oers more services
everyday and Wireless gives you the tools
you need to take advantage of the best in
connectivity solutions. With Cricket
Broadband, enjoy the freedom and
convenience of wireless Internet
connectivity from your laptop computer!

Features

WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network,
1xEV-DO/1xRTT/CDMA) Specific Features:

• Congures your PC to use your USB

Modem.

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• Creates a Data Connection if using an

EVDO capable USB Modem.

• Copies utility to create wireless copies of

your dial-up connections, if supported by
your device.

• Test function for WWAN device.

A WWAN capable device is required to

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use the WWAN features. Individual WWAN
features are also device dependent as
described in the WWAN section above.

Other Features:

• Logs connections used, duration and bytes

sent and received.

• It also supports text messaging.

• See the section “Additional Features” for

more information about the features of
Cricket Broadband.

Getting Started

Double click on the Cricket Broadband icon
on your desktop or click on the Windows
Start menu and select Cricket Broadband
from the list of programs.

About the Wireless Networks View

Cricket Broadband will open the Broadband
Networks window by default. This view is
where you manage your Broadband
connections. The Broadband Networks
window displays all currently available
network connections.

At a glance you can see the signal strength.
Your current connection state and the
elapsed time of the connection are
displayed along the bottom of the status bar.

Connecting

Once your device is properly configured,
connecting to the Internet is as simple as
clicking the “Connect” button.

Once connected, the “Connect” button will
change to “Disconnect”.
Simply click this to end your current
connection. To connect to any other network
shown, select it, and then select “Connect”.

The Status Bar

Information regarding your current network
connection can be seen in the status bar
along the bottom of Cricket Broadband
interface. For more information on this status
bar, see the section “The Status Bar” in the
“Additional Features” section.

Cricket Broadband will display status
information at the bottom during the
connection process as well as while

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