Owner's Manual

The Mobile Broadband Technology Display indicates which of the following mobile broadband technologies are used for the current
connection.
Technology Description
1xRTT Radio Transmission Technology (1xRTT) is a high-speed broadband technology based on the CDMA
platform. 1xRTT has the capability of providing broadband-like speeds of up to 144 kbps. 1xRTT is
also referred to as CDMA2000.
1xEVDO EVolution, Data-Optimized (1xEVDO) is a 3G digital broadband standard. 1xEVDO is based on a
technology initially known as High Data Rate (HDR) or High Rate Packet Data (HRPD), developed by
Qualcomm. The international standard is known as IS-856. 1xEVDO has the capability of providing
broadband-like performance at speeds averaging 300-600 kbps.
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.
Card Not Activated The mobile broadband card is not activated.
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
Status messages appear in the status bar actions you should take. The following lists the possible status bar messages and a
description of each:
Status Bar Message Description