Novatel Wireless NRMR900 Manual De Usuario

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Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager Application

This help file contains information on the Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager application. Please take a moment to read
through this Help file to acquaint yourself with the Modem Manager application’s features.

Features of the Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager
Application

The Merlin for Ricochet Modem Manager application provides you with a graphical view of your Merlin modem’s
connection status with the Ricochet network. Modem Manager gives information on the following:

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Found Network—tells if the modem was unable to find a network connection or if at least

one network connection was found.

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Registered on Network—tells if the modem actually registered to the network.

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Connected to Network—indicates if a data session is active.

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Antenna Strength—indicates relative antenna signal strength with an active, multi-colored

bar graph.

Status application can also be used to obtain additional information about the Metricom modem. See About Status
Application for additional information.

Once the Merlin PCMCIA card and the Setup program with Modem Manager have been installed, the Modem Manager
window will launch.

A blue Question mark indicates that the modem is attempting to complete the related task. In the following example, the
modem is querying the system for information. The Status bar at the bottom of the window indicates that modem
initialization is taking place.

A red X indicates that the related task could not be completed. In the following example, the modem has not been able to
find, register, or connect to the network. The Status bar at the bottom of the window indicates that the modem is attempting
to find a network.