Netgear AirCard 598U (all others) Installation Guide

Document 2131176. Rev 2  Feb.11

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This chapter describes the function of the 

s, and provides 

technical product data for the modem.

The modem has two 

 lights. The LEDs operate as follows:

Off

The modem has no power, or the LED has been disabled through the 
software.
Check whether any of the following apply:

You have powered off the modem.

The modem is not completely inserted into the USB slot.

The computer is in suspend mode, which powers down the 
modem.

You have set 

Disable LED (in the General pane of the User 

Options window) to “Yes” (subject to feature availability).

Blue, not 
blinking

The modem has power and is working properly.

Blue, 
blinking

The modem’s 

 is being updated. 

Do not remove the modem.

Amber, 
blinking

The modem is searching for service.
If this LED state persists:

Ensure the modem is properly connected to your computer.

If you are inside a building or near a structure that may be blocking 
the signal, change the position or location of your computer.

Ensure you are within the CDMA network coverage area. For 
coverage information, contact your service provider.

Check with your service provider—a network or account problem 
may be preventing the wireless device from obtaining service.

Amber, not 
blinking

An error has occurred. Remove the modem (

) and reinsert it.