Owner's Manual

Technology Description
GPRS General Packet Radio Service. GPRS is a packet-based broadband service with download speeds up
to 86kbps. GPRS is considered an evolutionary step to more advanced technologies such as EDGE
and WCDMA.
EDGE Enhanced Data GSM Environment OR Enhanced Data for Global Evolution. EDGE is an enhanced
version of GPRS that enables the delivery of multimedia and other broadband applications to mobile
devices. It is designed to deliver data downloads at rates up to 237kbps and is considered an
evolutionary step to 3G/UMTS.
WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access. Based on the GSM technology evolution roadmap, WCDMA
supports upload and download speeds up to 384kbps.
HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access. HSDPA is an enhanced version of WCDMA that supports
wireless broadband connection with download speeds up to 3.6 Mbps This enhanced 3G technology
quickly enables download high-bandwidth multimedia files, high resolution graphics and other complex
files, and view email attachments at broadband-like speeds.
Mobile Broadband Card State
Mobile broadband card State messages appear in the main window and indicate the current state of the mobile broadband card.
For example, when the mobile broadband card is ready to connect, the "Ready" message is displayed. When you are connected,
the "Connected" message is displayed. The following lists the possible messages and a description of each:
Mobile Broadband
Card State
Description
Activation in Progress... The mobile broadband card is being activated.
Initializing Card The mobile broadband card is initializing.
Ready The mobile broadband card is ready to connect.
Connecting... The mobile broadband card is connecting to the network.
Authenticating... Your ISP is authenticating your username and password.
Connected The mobile broadband card is connected to the network.
Disconnecting The mobile broadband card is disconnecting from the network.
Disconnected The mobile broadband card is disconnected from the network.
No Card Detected The mobile broadband card is disabled.
SIM Not Activated The SIM card is not activated.
SIM Not Found The SIM card is not inserted.
Searching for Network... The mobile broadband card is searching for a network.
No Service No network service is available.
Exiting... The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility is exiting and the mobile broadband card is disconnecting.
Device is Locked The mobile broadband card is locked.
Radio Disabled Indicates that the mobile broadband card has been disabled. It is required that the mobile broadband
card be disabled before boarding a plane.
Status Bar Messages