Netgear AirCard 598U (all others) Installation Guide
Rev 2 Feb.11
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2: Getting Started
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Before you can begin using the modem, you must:
1.
Insert the modem, to install the enabling software and drivers.
2.
Activate an account and configure the modem to use your
account (unless the modem has been pre-activated).
account (unless the modem has been pre-activated).
This section provides an overview of this process.
The USB 598 software
The modem comes with the following software:
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Watcher application that you use to manage the modem and
monitor your connections on your computer
monitor your connections on your computer
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The driver software that provides the interface between the
modem and your Mac operating system
modem and your Mac operating system
Detailed instructions for installing the modem and its software are
provided in
provided in
Account activation and
configuration
configuration
To use the modem, you must have an account with a
service
provider. The process of setting up an account is called activation.
If you purchased the modem directly from a service provider, you
may already have an account; your modem may be pre-activated.
may already have an account; your modem may be pre-activated.
Otherwise, run the Watcher software and the Activation Assistant,
which guides you through the activation and configuration process.
(Depending on your configuration, the software and the activation
procedure may start automatically.)
which guides you through the activation and configuration process.
(Depending on your configuration, the software and the activation
procedure may start automatically.)
Configuring the modem involves setting the phone number assigned
by your service provider and may involve entering other network
parameters and settings such as a user name and password to
access services.
by your service provider and may involve entering other network
parameters and settings such as a user name and password to
access services.
Your service provider may need to know:
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The billing information to use to collect payment for your network
usage.
usage.
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The
(Mobile Equipment
Identifier) assigned to your modem during the manufacturing
process. (The ESN or MEID is printed on a label on the modem
process. (The ESN or MEID is printed on a label on the modem