Netgear AirCard 598U (all others) Installation Guide
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5: Watcher Basics
Watcher is the application that allows you to manage and
monitor the connection between the modem and the
monitor the connection between the modem and the
network. You use Watcher to:
•
status, 3G high‐
speed data availability, and other network connection
parameters
parameters
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Initiate and end data calls
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Use location‐based services (subject to feature availability)
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View call statistics
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Receive and send SMS messages
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Customize features and options
Depending on Watcher settings, you may be able to connect to
the CDMA network without starting Watcher—simply by
launching whatever application you want to use (such as your
web browser or e‐mail application); for details, see the
the CDMA network without starting Watcher—simply by
launching whatever application you want to use (such as your
web browser or e‐mail application); for details, see the
its icon in the system tray won’t be available for you to monitor
the status of the connection. Location‐based services also won’t
be available.
the status of the connection. Location‐based services also won’t
be available.
Starting and closing Watcher
Depending on your settings in the Options window, Watcher
may launch automatically anytime you insert the modem. You
can also launch Watcher by:
may launch automatically anytime you insert the modem. You
can also launch Watcher by:
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Double‐clicking the Watcher icon
on your desktop
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Selecting:
In Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP:
In Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP:
Start > All
Programs > Sierra Wireless > Watcher > Watcher
;
In Windows 2000:
Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless >
Watcher > Watcher.