User's Manual

AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide
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Note: More information about
CDMA networks is available on
the CDMA Development Group
web site, www.cdg.org.
A Network Card, a Modem, and a Phone
Where 1xRTT is available, the AirCard 555 is a true network
card that works just like the network cards familiar to most
corporate computer users. Once installed and configured, the
AirCard connects instantly to the CDMA network with a few
mouse clicks. You can just insert the AirCard 555, click a few
buttons, launch your Internet browser, and you’re ready to
web surf.
As a modem, the AirCard 555 allows you to dial up any other
modem or receive faxes. You can also connect a headset to the
AirCard 555 and use it as a phone.
Package Contents
Your AirCard 555 package contains the following components:
• AirCard 555 wireless network card
• Antenna
• CD containing the AirCard software, this user guide, and
the Venturi software user guide
• Quick reference card
If you want to use the AirCard as a phone, a headset is
necessary. Any standard headset with a 2.5 mm jack should
work.
About This Guide
This user guide is designed to provide you with all the infor-
mation you need to install and use your network card.
• Section 1 (which you are reading) gives you an overview
of the AirCard 555, providing the background infor-
mation that is the basis for understanding the following
sections.
• Section 2 provides step-by-step instructions on installing,
configuring, and using the AirCard 555 on notebook PCs.
• Section 3 provides electrical, radio frequency, and other
parameters of the AirCard 555 for those who require
technical information.
• Section 4 provides regulatory information.
There is a separate user guide on the AirCard CD for the
Venturi compression software.