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- Page 2 USB adapter and configure it for use with iPassConnect. This installation guide shows you how to install the Sierra Wireless Compass 885 Mobile Broadband USB adapter. Note: This device is designed to auto-install on your system, with no CD required iPass Mobile Broadband Service Installation Guide –...
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Page 3: Installation Requirements
Disconnect & Exit or Exit) INSTALLATION OF SIM The Sierra Wireless Compass 885 requires a SIM card to connect to Mobile Broadband networks, which should come with your device and may already be inserted. Before you install the USB adapter and its management software, please check that the SIM has been inserted into your Sierra Wireless Compass 885 Mobile Broadband USB adapter. -
Page 4: Installation Of Microsd Card
USB external storage. INSTALLING THE COMPASS 885 USB ADAPTER AND 3G Watcher SOFTWARE Close all Windows programs and insert the Sierra Wireless Compass 885 into a USB port on your computer. The Setup wizard launches automatically and a Welcome window is displayed Note: On Windows Vista machines, you may be prompted as to whether or not to allow the Autorun on the device to run. - Page 5 A new window will appear (TRU-Install Setup), as shown below, click OK to begin the installation of the 3G Watcher program On the Sierra Wireless 3G Watcher InstallShield screen, select Next to begin You must accept the terms and conditions of the software license agreement (while it is possible to...
- Page 6 CONFIGURING iPASSCONNECT FOR THE iPASS MOBILE BROADBAND SERVICE - UK As a user of the iPass Mobile Broadband service, you may need to specify the correct APN as indicated below. Ensure that your iPass Mobile Broadband card is inserted into the computer and that the 3G Watcher software is not running.
- Page 7 iPass gives you one simple global service for secure remote and mobile connectivity in over 160 countries around the world. So whether you’re connecting via your iPass Mobile Broadband card in the UK, from your local café via Wi-Fi, or from a hotel on the other side of the world, iPass makes it easy for you to get online from virtually anywhere.
- Page 8 To connect, click on the network listing Enter any required credentials Click Connect and you will be connected Note: If you insert your iPass Mobile Broadband USB adapter after iPassConnect has been launched, it may take up to 20 seconds to recognize the device. If the device is not detected, you can take either of the following actions to force iPassConnect to search for your iPass Mobile Broadband USB adapter: 1.
- Page 9 If you experience any problems during the installation process, these useful tips may help. If you require any further assistance, please contact your IT Help Desk or iPass Service Provider. CONFIGURING 3G Watcher TO WORK WITH iPASSCONNECT Ensure that the iPassConnect mobility manager is fully closed, including the system tray icon (if it is running, right-click the iPassConnect system tray icon and select Disconnect &...
- Page 10 Click Apply Click OK VERIFYING THAT YOUR iPASS MOBILE BROADBAND USB ADAPTER CAN CONNECT TO THE NETWORK You can confirm that your iPass Mobile Broadband USB adapter is able to connect to the network by following the steps below: Insert the USB adapter into your computer Close iPassConnect, including the system tray icon (if the system tray icon is present, right-click and select Disconnect and Exit, or if not currently connected, click Exit) Double-click the 3G Watcher icon on your desktop.
- Page 11 You may have to reinstall the USB adapter: Go to Start, select Control Panel, then use the Add or Remove Programs function to remove • the program ‘Sierra Wireless 3G Watcher’ Reinstall your iPass Mobile Broadband USB adapter following the directions in this guide •...
- Page 12 Note: If you insert your iPass Mobile Broadband USB adapter after iPassConnect has been launched, it may take up to 20 seconds to recognize the device. If the device is not detected, you can take either of the following actions to force iPassConnect to search for your iPass Mobile Broadband USB adapter: Exit and restart iPassConnect Go to Settings, then Connection Settings, select the Mobile Data tab, and click the...
- Page 13 • HIGH-PERFORMANCE ANTENNA DESIGN Sierra Wireless has developed a new patent pending design for your device antenna. With the new highly-efficient and receptive antenna, your iPass Mobile Broadband USB adapter provides fast, reliable connections with improved speeds and extended coverage through better network signal acquisition in fringe areas.
- Page 14 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY) microSD card (up to 4 GB) External Antenna Option Copyright © 2009, Sierra Wireless, Inc. Copyright © 2009, iPass Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks iPass and the iPass logo are registered trademarks of iPass Inc. and iPassConnect is a trademark of iPass Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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