Netgear AirCard 598U (all others) Installation Guide
Rev 2 Feb.11
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When the modem is locked, you cannot:
•
Make data connections (the
Connect
button is unavailable).
•
Power off the modem.
•
Use GPS or SMS.
•
Run the Activation Assistant.
Locking the modem
Note: If you forget the lock code, you will not be able to use the modem until you receive
assistance from your service provider.
assistance from your service provider.
To lock the modem:
1.
End any active connection. (You can lock the modem only when it is discon-
nected;
nected;
.)
2.
From the
Extras
item on the Watcher menu, choose
Lock ... Device
.
3.
In the Watcher window, enter the lock code (PIN), and click
Ok
.
When the modem is locked, Watcher displays “Device is Locked.” The
Connect
button is unavailable.
Unlocking the modem
When the modem is locked, Watcher displays “Device is Locked.”
To unlock the modem:
1.
From the
Extras
item on the Watcher menu, choose
Unlock ... Device
.
2.
In the Watcher window, enter the lock code (PIN), and click
Ok
.
If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your modem’s
phone number. If this doesn’t work, call your service provider.
phone number. If this doesn’t work, call your service provider.
When the modem is unlocked, Watcher no longer displays “Device is Locked.”
Powering the modem off
If you are using your modem in an aircraft, hospital, or other environment where
the modem may cause interference, you can power the modem off (without
removing it from your USB slot), and still use other functions of your computer.
the modem may cause interference, you can power the modem off (without
removing it from your USB slot), and still use other functions of your computer.
This also allows you to conserve your notebook computer’s battery.
To power the modem off:
1.
If the modem is locked,
2.
Close any active data connection (in Watcher, click
Disconnect
).
3.
From the
Extras
item on the Watcher menu, select
Turn ... Device Off
.
When the modem is powered off, Watcher displays “Device is powered OFF;”
most of the Watcher and modem features are not available.
most of the Watcher and modem features are not available.