User's Manual

Getting Started 7
Getting Started
Checklist
Make sure the following items are in the box when you unpack it:
• Aluminium protective case for storing the EDGE PC Card and its antenna
• GC82, GC83 or GC85 PC Card
• Antenna
•Quick Start Guide
•CD-ROM
The CD contains; drivers, software, documentation and a readme file.
System Requirements
This section lists the network subscriptions, hardware and software requirements for running
the EDGE PC Card.
Network and Subscription
The network subscription you use in conjunction with your EDGE PC Card depends on the
subscriptions your network operator can provide. Contact your network operator or service provider
to make sure the options you require are available. Make sure that data options are included in your
subscription, as these are usually optional services.
Note:
Mobile operators often provide a number of connectivity options via GPRS such as WAP and
Internet, so check that the Internet or VPN service you require is enabled for your subscription.
The functionality of the different subscriptions available from networks operators are
discussed below:
Circuit Switched Data (CSD)
CSD is the original GSM network data transfer method, used in the past for WAP. Almost all GSM
networks have this capability at 9.6 kbps. It is possible for the network to upgrade the speed
to 14.4 kbps. The EDGE PC Card operates at this higher speed where available.
Note:
GC85 does not have CSD connectivity. An upgrade will be available to add this functionality
to the GC85, contact your service operator for more details.
General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
GPRS is a new network connection which provides “always on” mobility. The connection set up
is fast and, once connected, applications may send and receive data whenever required. In today’s
GPRS networks, the EDGE PC Card receives data at speeds up to 53.6 kbps and transmits at speeds
up to 26.8 kbps.