Novatel MERLIN X720 User manual

High speed Internet

access anywhere,

anytime.

Acceso de alta

velocidad del Internet

dondequiera, en

cualquier momento.

Accès à grande

vitesse d'Internet

n'importe où,

n'importe quand.

Quick Start Guide

Mobile Broadband Modems

Guide rapide de début

Modems à bande large mobiles

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Módems de banda ancha móviles

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Rev 2 Quick Start Guide, Generic 720 NVTL

Ovation™

MCD3000

Merlin™

PC720

Merlin™

X720

Broadband without wires

Introducing three new ways to connect wirelessly using the

latest EVDO Rev A technology on the market with backwards

compatibility with EVDO Rev 0 and 1xRTT networks:

• MerlinTM X720 (laptops with an ExpressCard slot)

• MerlinTM PC720 (laptops with a PCMCIA slot)

• OvationTM MCD3000 (laptops or desktops with a USB port)

Getting started couldn’t be easier. In four simple steps you’ll be

downloading from the Internet at data speeds of up to 3.1

Mbps* — indoors, outdoors, or on the move. For more details,

refer to the User Guide located on the installation CD.

* Network/Operator dependent.

System Requirements

• Windows®2000, XP (Home or Professional);

Vista, Mac® OS X 10.4.8 or higher*, Linux® 2.6.16

• Hard Drive Space: 14 MB

• RAM: 32 MB

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher

• CD ROM drive

One of the following, depending on your Novatel Wireless

Mobile Broadband device:

•MMeerrlliinnTTMMXX772200::ExpressCard slot

•MMeerrlliinnTTMMPPCC772200::PCMCIA Type II slot

•OOvvaattiioonnTTMMMMCCDD33000000::1 USB port (some systems may

require 2 USB ports for optimum performance)

* MobiLink works on the Windows platforms listed above. This wireless communication software is

included on the installation CD. Support for Mac OS is provided through drivers. For more

information, see http://www.novatelwireless.com

Instructions are provided in English, French, and Spanish. This

Quick Start Guide shows you how to install the:

• MerlinTM X720

• MerlinTM PC720

• OvationTM MCD3000

MerlinTM PC720

PC Card

1AAnntteennnnaa

Lift the antenna to the upright position for the best reception.

2LLEEDD

View to determine the current connection status.

3EExxtteerrnnaallAAnntteennnnaaCCoonnnneeccttoorr

Connect an external antenna to improve reception. This optional

accessory is not included with your PC720.

MerlinTM X720

ExpressCard

1AAnntteennnnaa

Lift the antenna to the upright position for the best reception.

2LLEEDD

View to determine the current connection status.

3EExxtteerrnnaallAAnntteennnnaaCCoonnnneeccttoorr

Connect an external antenna to improve reception. This optional

accessory is not included with your X720.

Safety Guidelines

• Avoid storing your device in extreme temperatures.

• Store your device in a dry and clean environment.

• Avoid spilling any liquid or immersing your device in

water.

• Do not place any labels on the antenna as this could

alter the sensitivity of the antenna.

• Do not place any labels on your device as this could

interfere with the operation of your device when inserted.

• Do not force the device into the PCMCIA slot, ExpressCard

slot, or USB port.

• Do not apply force to the top or bottom of your

device.

• Remove your device from your computer before

transporting.

OvationTM MCD3000

USB Modem

1AAnntteennnnaa

Lift the antenna to the upright position for the best reception.

2LLEEDD

View to determine the current connection status.

3PPrrootteeccttiivveeCCaapp

Protects USB connector from debris/damage when not in use.

4EExxtteerrnnaallAAnntteennnnaaCCoonnnneeccttoorr

Connect an external antenna to improve reception. This optional

accessory is not included with your MCD3000.

2Connect your device

•MMeerrlliinnTTMMXX772200::Hold it along the sides and insert it into

your computer’s ExpressCard slot, with the label side up.

• Windows reads the information from the card and

installs the required drivers.

• Lift the antenna on your device to the upright

position.

Installation

1Install the software  Windows platforms only

WWAARRNNIINNGG::Do not connect your device to your

computer yet. Wait until Step 2.

• Insert the installation CD into the CDROM drive. The

program should start automatically. If it doesn’t,

doubleclick Autorun.exe file located on the CD.

• The program prepares to install. When the Welcome

message appears, click NNeexxtt.

• Read the license agreement. If you agree to the terms,

select IIaacccceepptt......and click NNeexxtt.

• Click IInnssttaallllto install the program.

• A message will appear when the installation is complete.

Click FFiinniisshh.

• Restart your computer.

•OOvvaattiioonn®®MMCCDD33000000::Remove the protective cap from

the USB connector.

• Hold it along the sides and insert it into your computer’s

USB port, with the label side up.

• Windows reads the information from the card and

installs the required drivers.

• Lift the antenna on your device to the upright

position.

•MMeerrlliinnTTMMPPCC772200::Hold it along the sides and insert it into

your computer’s PCMCIA slot, with the label side up.

• Windows reads the information from the card and

installs the required drivers.

• Lift the antenna on your device to the upright

position.

1110

Your Ovation MCD3000 comes with an extension

USB cable. Although this cable is not required for use, it

offers increased performance under certian operating

condtions (power boost, increased RF performance, or to

solve clearance issues).

•AA..Plug the single end of the Yshaped cable into your

MCD3000.

Do one or both of the following:

•BB..To increase RF performance or solve clearance issues:

insert the cable connector labeled #1 into the USB port on

your computer.

•CC..To get a power boost (up to 1 Amp of current for use in

weaker signal areas): insert the cable connector labeled #2

into the USB port on your computer .

4Connect to the Internet

• Doubleclick the MobiLinkTTMMicon on your desktop.

• When the LED is solid green, click CCoonnnneecctt.

click

Connect

3Activate your device

• Activation instructions vary, depending on your service

provider.

Your service provider may have included these

instructions in the packaging that was provided for your

device. Otherwise, contact your service provider for

activation instructions.

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Disconnecting

• Click DDiissccoonnnneeccttto end your Internet session.

• Click the MMeennuubutton and select EExxiitt.

NNOOTTEE::Remove your device before transporting

your laptop.

click the

Menu button

select Exit

LED States

LLEEDDCCoolloorrDDeessccrriippttiioonn

RED Flashing: Service is currently

not available.

GREEN Flashing: Service is available.

Solid: Connected to a network.

AMBER Solid: Contact your service

provider.

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