User's Manual

PAD-1000
Wireless Broadband Modem User Guide Page 12
Connection Status and Connection Time
The Mobility Manager will indicate either “Connected” or “Searching”,
depending on the Connection Status of your Wireless Broadband Modem.
The Connection Time indicator will show you how long you have been
connected to the Wireless Broadband network (for that particular session
only). When you end the session (turn off the computer, unplug the
device, or disable the program), this value is reset to zero.
If it still says “Searching” after the 20 second search period, check that (1)
you are in an area that has Wireless Broadband coverage (See Section
3 – Troubleshooting), (2) the antenna is upright and inserted properly,
and (3) the modem is connected properly to the PC. The modem itself
also shows the connection status (see previous section).
Kilobytes sent or received
To monitor the amount of data you have sent or received during your
session, refer to the relevant indicator of the number of kilobytes:
• Received
• Sent
These indicators show the total number of bytes transmitted and received
during your current session. When you end a session (turn the computer
off, unplug the device, or disable the session), these values are both reset
to zero.
Signal Strength and Signal Quality
To monitor the signal strength and quality, refer to the indicators. Signal
Strength shows the power level of the signal you are receiving. When the
signal is strongest, four bars are shown. When it is weakest, one bar is
shown.
Signal Quality measures the actual quality of the signal (signal in relation
to surrounding noise, etc).
NOTE: The Strength and Quality Bars will scan from left to right while the
card searches for a signal.