Novatel EV620 User manual

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EV620 USER MANUAL WITH MOBILINK 2.0™
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a
commitment by Novatel Wireless Inc. unless such commitment is expressly given in a covering document.

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***Part 15.21
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this
equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
GETTING STARTED
In This Section
•Description of Your Merlin
•The Package
•System Requirements
•Care of Your Merlin
•Installing MobiLink 2 on Windows 2000
•Windows 2000 detects your UMTS Merlin
•Installing MobiLink 2 on Windows XP
•Windows XP detects your UMTS Merlin
This section will walk you through how to get started using your Merlin, including software and driver installation,
inserting the card so Microsoft Windows is able to detect and install the drivers for your Merlin and setting up a
data session to connect to the Internet.
1.1 YOUR ACCOUNT
For information about your account, User Name, Password and Access Point Name, please contact your Service
Provider.
1.2 YOUR MERLIN
The MobiLink 2 software will allow you to control and monitor your connection to the network. It will also allow
you to send and receive SMS (Short Messaging Service), get online help and has an address book.
1.3 THE PACKAGE
ØMobiLink 2 software on installation CD
ØQuick Start Guide

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1.4 GETTING STARTED
Before you use your Merlin, you must first:
1. Have an active account with a Service Provider.
2. Install the MobiLink 2 software, located on the installation CD.
3. Launch MobiLink 2, create a profile if necessary and select the Connect button.
1.5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Ø133 MHz or faster Pentium-compatible
ØWindows 2000 or XP (Home and Professional)
Ø64 MB RAM
Ø16 MB available hard drive space
ØCD-ROM drive
ØType II, PC CARD slot --- 5V
1.6 CARE OF YOUR MERLIN
Novatel Wireless recommends the following handling guidelines:
ØHandle with care.
ØAvoid storing your Merlin in extreme temperatures.
ØStore the card in a dry and clean environment.
ØAvoid spilling any liquid or immersing the card in water.
ØDo not place any labels on the Antenna as this may alter the sensitivity of the antenna.
NOTE: TO REMOVE YOUR MERLIN, YOU MUST CLOSE MOBILINK 2, THEN STOP THE MERLIN USING THE PC
CARD TRAY ICON LOCATED IN THE BOTTOM-RIGHT CORNER OF YOUR PC. CLICK THE ICON AND
SELECT STOP FROM THE DIALOG BOX. ONCE YOUR CARD HAS BEEN STOPPED, PRESS THE PC CARD EJECT
BUTTON LOCATED ON YOUR PC AND REMOVE THE CARD COMPLETELY FROM THE PC CARD SLOT.

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1.7 INSTALLING MOBILINK 2
This portion of the guide will instruct you how to install the MobiLink 2 software from the Installation CD.
1.7.1 Windows 2000 Installation
1. Insert the installation CD in the CD drive of your PC.
2. If the auto-run does not start, double-click on the Autorun.exe on the CD.
3. The "Preparing to Install" window will appear as below.
PREPARING TO INSTALL WINDOW
4. Following preparation the "Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for MobiLink 2 will appear. See Figure 1.
FIGURE 1
5. Read the information and click Next.

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6. The “License Agreement” window will appear next. See Figure 2.
FIGURE 2
7. Read the License Agreement and acknowledge your agreement by selecting “I accept the license
agreement”. Then click Next.
8. The "Ready to Install the Program" window will appear. See Figure 3.
FIGURE 3
9. Click Install.

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10. The "Installing MobiLink 2" window will appear while MobiLink 2 is being installed. See Figure 4.
FIGURE 4
11. When the installation is complete, the "InstallShield Wizard Completed" window will appear. See Figure 5.
FIGURE 5
12. Click Finish.
13. Restart your PC.

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1.7.2 Windows 2000 detects your Merlin

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After the Novatel Wireless Parent driver is installed, a “multifunction device” driver will be installed. Additional
drivers installed are,the Novatel Wireless Modem Primary Port and the Novatel Wireless Secondary Port. See
Figure 8, 9, 10, and 11.
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
Windows has now detected and installed the drivers for your Merlin. Proceed to Section 2.

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1.7.3 Windows XP Installation
1. Insert the installation CD in the CD drive of your PC.
2. If the auto-run does not start, double-click on the Autorun.exe on the CD.
3. The "Preparing to Install" window will appear as below.
PREPARING TO INSTALL WINDOW
4. Following preparation the "Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for MobiLink 2"will appear. See Figure 12.
FIGURE 12
5. Read the information and click Next

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6. The “License Agreement” window will appear next. See Figure 13.
FIGURE 13
7. Read the License Agreement and acknowledge your agreement by selecting “I accept the terms in the
license agreement”. Then click Next.
8. The "Ready to Install the Program" window will appear. See Figure 14.
FIGURE 14
9. Click Install.

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10. The "Installing MobiLink 2" window will appear while MobiLink 2 is being installed. See Figure 15.
FIGURE 15
11. When the installation is complete, the "InstallShield Wizard Completed" window will appear. See Figure 16.
FIGURE 16
12. Click Finish.
13. Restart your PC.

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1.7.4 Windows XP detects yourmodem
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FIGURE 21
FIGURE 23
Windows has now detected and installed the drivers for your card. Proceed to Section 2.

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2MOBILINK 2
In This Section
•Describing MobiLink 2 Software Suite
•Starting MobiLink 2
•MobiLink’s Main Window
•Using MobiLink 2to connect to and disconnect from the Network
•MobiLink’s 2 features
•Create a data session with MobiLink 2
This section will describe the MobiLink 2 Software Suite,how to use MobiLink 2 to connect to and disconnect
from the Network along with the various functions associated with the buttons and the menu.
2.1 MOBILINK 2 OVERVIEW
The Novatel Wireless MobiLink™ Communications Software Suite is a family of wireless connectivity applications
that connect mobile devices using,Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWAN), Wireless Local Area Networks (Wi-Fi)
and Ethernet in a single application to allow quick and easy access to email, the Internet and corporate networks
anytime, anywhere.
The MobiLink Communications Software Suite of applications contains a messaging client that manages 2 way
Short Message Service (SMS), an address book client that manages contacts and phone numbers, a connection
manager that manages the various connections, and a customization utility to manage and generate pre-loaded
profiles. The following section will detail the features of each application.
2.2 STARTING MOBILINK 2
To start MobiLink 2,double-click on the MobiLink 2 icon thatMobiLink 2 places on your desktop during the
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2.2.1 Main Display Window
MOBILE VIEW
2.2.2 Main Display Window Description
Mobile Links: Active icon selection to change main display, as well as status
indication for all the three types of connections. The blue line indicates
which connection Windows is using to connect to the Internet.
Mobile View:(select Mobile icon)
Connect/Disconnect Button: Connects or Disconnects you from the Network.
Signal Strength Indicator:Indicates the strength of the RF signal in your vicinity or area.
Active Profile Selection: Choose a profile (Username,Password,APN,QoS) among many.
Icon Displaywill display:
WWAN Technology Display: HSDPA, UMTS, GPRS, GSM , IS95a, 1XRTT or EVDO
Indicates Roaming, device is away from the home network
3G in dormant mode (May not be applicable for all MAs)
New SMS message available.
Device is locked –Connection will be disabled in this state.
Wi-Fi View:(Select Wi-Fi icon) Displays information about the Wi-Fi connection. See MobiLink 2 help
for more information.
LAN View: (Select LAN icon) Displays information about the LANconnection. See MobiLink 2 help
for more information.
Mobile Links
WWAN, WiFi, Ethernet
3G Network
Connect
\
Disconnect
Signal Strength Indicator
Active Profile Selection Menu
Icon Display
Connection Status

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2.2.3 MobiLink 2 Buttons
Menu button: Displays the various features of MobiLink 2
Web browser button: Launches your Web browser
SMS Client button: Launches MobiLink's SMS client
Address Book Client button:Launches MobiLink's address book client
Online help button:Launches MobiLink's online help
Minimize button: Will minimize MobiLink 2
Exit button: Will exit out of MobiLink 2
2.2.4 Features
Click on the Menu Button will display various features of MobiLink 2
NOTE: SEE MOBILINK 2'S ONLINE HELP FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE FEATURES
PROFILE MANAGER: This menu item enables you to create, edit and delete a 3G profile.
(See MobiLink's online help for more details)
CONFIGURATION ITEM:This menu item enablesyou to manage MobiLink's settings, including;
General tab: Settingsof the user interface preferences.
Mobile tab: Settingsof the connection preferences;locking card and Network
selection. (See MobiLink's online help for more details)
WiFi tab: Displays all Wi-Fi adapters on system. Clicking on PROPERTIES will launch standard Windows Wireless Network Connection properties
dialog window.
LAN tab: Displays all Ethernetadapters on system. Clicking on PROPERTIES will launch standard Windows LAN Connection properties dialog
window.
PROPERTIES ITEM: This menu item will display;
Firmware Version: This is software programmed in the modem.
IMEI:A unique number that identifies your modem on the network
Manufacturer:Novatel Wireless
REPORT ITEM: Statistical information about the current connection (See MobiLink's
online help for more details)
TRANSPARENCY: Transparency in percent of the application (See MobiLink's online help
for more details)
ABOUT BUTTON DISPLAYS: MobiLink’s version
EXIT: Exit MobiLink 2

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2.2.5 Creating a data session
NOTE: PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE AN ACTIVE UMTS DATA ACCOUNT WITH A UMTS SERVICE PROVIDER,
THE SIM MUST BE ENA BLED FOR UMTS AND SMS AS REQUIRED.
1. Double-click on the MobiLink 2 icon that MobiLink 2 places on your desktop during the installation
process.
2. The MobiLink 2 software will then initialize your Merlin. See Figure 24.
FIGURE 24
3. The Merlin will now search for available networks. See Figure 26.
FIGURE 26
THE MERLIN WILL THEN ATTEMPT TO "ATTACH" TO THE NETWORK, AND IF SUCCESSFUL, YOU WILL SEE FIGURE 27.
FIGURE 27
NOTE: ONCE ATTACHED TO THE NETWORK, YOU CAN CHOOSE AN AVAILABLE PROFILE TO CONNECT TO
THE NETWORK FROM THE ACTIVE PROFILE SELECTION MENU (CLICKING ON V SYMBOL) OR CREATE A
PROFILE IF NECESSARY.
NOTE: BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE NEXT STEP, IF YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CREATE A NEW PROFILE ( I.E
YOU CANNOT CONNECT TO THE NETWORK OR YOU DON’T SEE ANY PROFILES, YOU WILL NEED THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER TO CREATE A PROFILE. A BASIC PROFILE
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•Profile Name –Your Name of choice
•User Name –(if required by your service provider)
•Password –(if required by your service provider)
•APN (Access Point Name) –Obtained by your Service Provider
•Phone Number –You might have to enter the standard phone number *98#
To create a new profile, click on the Menu Button, and choose Profile Manager from the drop down menu. The
Profile Manager Window will appear. See Figure 28.
FIGURE 28
Click New. The Profile Wizard Window Step 1 of 3will appear. See Figure 29.
FIGURE 29
Enter your name of choice for the profile, example, 3G Connection and your APN provided to you by your service
provider, example, internet.com. Click Next. The Profile Wizard Window Step 2 of 3will appear. See Figure 30.
FIGURE 30

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Enter the phone number *98#. Click Next. The Profile Wizard Window Step 3 of 3 will appear. See Figure 31.

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FIGURE 31
Enter your Username, Password and Confirm password. Click Finish. You will now see your profile in the profile
list. See Figure 32. Click OK.
FIGURE 32
You have now created a profile that will appear in the Active Profile Selection Menu. See Figure 33.
FIGURE 33