Metricom Ricochet User manual

Quick Start

Welcome to Ricochet! You are about to experience true freedom for the

first time. Ricochet sets you free from the office with mobile access to e-

mail, the Internet and company networks from anywhere in our coverage

areas—without being tied to a phone jack. This means you can work

when, where, and how you want to with the information you need, just a

few clicks away.

Imagine responding to e-mail from the back

of a taxi, or downloading a presentation while

sitting in a client’s conference room. Or stay-

ing online while waiting at the doctor’s

office. Or doing business from a coffee shop.

You get the picture.

We think you’ll agree that Ricochet changes

everything.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause unwanted operation.

This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following safety measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio modem technician for help.

Caution:

This device is required to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements for

mobile transmitting devices. A separation distance of 20cm (8 inches) or more

must be maintained between the antenna and all persons during device opera-

tions to satisfy RF exposure compliance. FCC ID: GNW22131

Device covered by the following patents:

4,939,726; 5,903,566; 5,115,433; 5,130,987; 5,400,338; 5,453,977; 5,471,469;

5,479,400; 5,488,608; 5,515,369; 5,570,084; 5,664,194

FCC Compliance

Exit other programs before starting the Ricochet installer.

Make sure your Ricochet modem is not connected to your computer before

you begin the software installation.

1. Insert the Ricochet installation CD into your computer.

2. Double-click the My Computer icon.

3. Locate the icon for your CD-ROM. Right-click this icon and select

Open.

4. Double-click the R2 Setup icon to begin the installation process.

Fig. 1: The Ricochet Installer Welcome screen

5. Click Next to review the Ricochet software license agreement.

Installing the Ricochet Software

•Read the license agreement. If you agree to the terms, click the Yes but-

ton.

•Click No to refuse the terms of the agreement. R2Setup will exit, and

no installation will take place.

6. Connect the modem to your PC. Turn the modem on.

•Plug the modem cable’s connector into the modem.

•Plug the free end of the cable into an available USB or serial port in the

computer.

Fig. 2: Ricochet modem and USB cable

Installing the Ricochet Software

7. Turn on your Ricochet modem.

Fig. 3: Power switch detail

Fig. 4: Modem setup cable type

•Select Ricochet Wireless USB modem to use a USB cable.

•Select Ricochet Wireless Serial modem to use a serial cable.

8. Click Next to install the Ricochet connection software. Installation

should take one to two minutes.

9. To use your Ricochet modem, you must restart your computer.

Installing the Ricochet Software

Fig. 5: Final Setup screen

On the final setup screen:

•Select Yes to restart your computer now.

•Select No to restart your computer later.

Click Finish to complete the installation.

Installing the Ricochet Software

To fully charge your Ricochet modem battery:

1. Connect the AC adapter to the modem.

2. Plug the adapter into a 110v household power outlet.

Fig. 6: Your Ricochet modem and power adapter

•The modem battery will charge during use.

•When the modem is switched off, the required charging time is about

two hours. During use, charging time will be longer.

Charging your Modem Battery

When your modem is turned on, it automatically seeks out the Ricochet net-

work . Once the network is found, the modem signals with tones and a green

light.

To register on the network:

1. Extend the antenna on your modem.

2. Turn on the modem. Place the switch in Power On with tone position.

You can also use Power on without tone mode.

3. Listen for a single beep, and wait for the modem’s red light to turn on,

indicating that the modem is receiving power.

4. Wait a moment for the modem’s green light to blink, indicating that

your modem has registered on the network.

Fig. 7: Power switch detail

Fig. 8: Tone key

Registering on the Ricochet Network

1. Connect your modem, turn it on, and verify that it is registered on the

Ricochet network. (See page 8)

2. Locate the Connect to Ricochet icon in your Dial-up networking

folder. Double-click the icon.

3. Enter your name and Ricochet password in the Connect To dialog box.

4. Click the Connect button in the Connect To dialog box.

Fig. 9: Connect To dialog box

You will hear a short series of ascending tones, and the blinking green light

on your modem will change to orange as your modem connects to the Inter-

net.

Once the modem is connected, you’ll be able to use your Internet applica-

tions, like web browsers and e-mail, via the Ricochet wireless network.

•To end your Ricochet session, click the Disconnect button in the Con-

nect To dialog box, wait for the descending tones, and turn your modem

off.

Connecting to the Internet

Metricom, Inc.

P/N 109266-000 Rev.A

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