Sierra Wireless USBConnect Lightning User manual

AT&T USBConnect

Lightning

Quickstart

Welcome to AT&T

Please use this Quickstart to get a brief

overview of the major features and services

available with your new LaptopConnect

service.

Or take advantage of our interactive web

tutorials at:

att.com/Tutorials

for the most complete and up-to-date

information available for setting up your new

device and services. These online tutorials

include step-by-step instructions and screen

shots to assist as well as providing an easy

search function.

Thanks again for choosing AT&T.

Table of Contents

Three steps to get connected 4

What’s in the box? 5

Getting Started 6

Insert the SIM card 6

Insert the Lightning into the USB port 7

Windows 7, Vista and XP 8

Install the software 8

Connect to the AT&T network and access the Internet 8

AT&T Communication Manager 9

Using AT&T Communication Manager 10

Manage your DataConnect Usage Online 12

How much data am I using? 13

Using AT&T Communication Manager for Wi-Fi 14

To use AT&T Wi-Fi service 14

To connect to other Wi-Fi networks 15

Mac OS X 16

Install the software 16

Connect to the AT&T network and access the Internet 17

Using your Lightning on a Mac 17

Using the USB Extension Cable and Clip 18

Getting to Know Your Device 19

Using a Memory Card 20

Frequently Asked Questions 21

Troubleshooting Your Device 22

Find More Information 24

Three steps to get connected

Insert the SIM card (see page 6)

Insert the Lightning into your laptop

(see pages 7–8, 16)

Start the Communication Manager and

click Connect (see page 8, 17)

Slide out the tray, place the SIM card in the tray, and

slide the tray back into the USBConnect Lightning.

Some procedures differ for Mac users. For Mac installation,

see pages 16 and 17.

The software installation process

begins automatically and installs

AT&T Communication Manager

software.

Double-click the shortcut icon.

After the Communication Manager detects

the network, click the Connect button.

Your package contains:

AT&T USBConnect Lightning

Quickstart

What’s in the box?

USB cable and clip

Using the USB cable and clip is optional. See page 18

for additional information.

AT&T USBConnect

Lightning

Quickstart

AT&T SIM card

The SIM card stores the Mobile num-

ber for your Lightning and subscriber

information enabling access to the AT&T

network.

AT&T USBConnect Lightning

The Lightning sends and receives data

between your laptop and the AT&T

network.

The Lightning includes the necessary

software for your Windows and Mac lap-

top and will begin to auto-install when

inserted for the first time.

To get started, you need 5 to 8 minutes (depending on your

computer) and the following:

Getting Started

Insert the SIM card

1. Open the flap on the side of the

USBConnect Lightning.

2. Grasp the end of the SIM card tray and

slide it out.

3. Place the SIM card in the tray,

with the SIM card notch in the

outer right-hand corner.

4. Slide the SIM card tray back

into the modem.

1. Flip open the USB connector and adjust the angle to

match the orientation of the USB port on your laptop.

Insert the Lightning into the USB port

2. Carefully push the Lightning into the USB port on your

laptop.

For instructions on using the optional USB extension cable

and clip to connect the Lightning to the laptop, see page 18.

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4. Open your browser and access the Internet. Click the

Connect button to end your session.

3. Click the gray Connect button.

1. Double-click the ACM shortcut icon installed on your

desktop.

2. Wait while the USBConnect Lightning initiates.

Windows 7, Vista, and XP*

* If you are running Mac OS X, go to

page 16. If you are running Windows

2000, visit www.att.com/acm.

1. After you insert the Lightning into the laptop for the first

time, the AT&T Communication Manager (ACM) software

automatically starts and guides you through the installa-

tion process.

2. Once installation is complete, restart your laptop when

prompted.

Install the software

Connect to the AT&T network and access

the Internet

Once connected, the Connect button turns orange and

moves to the right.

3Connect buttons

To make the best use of your LaptopConnect service, please

take some time to familiarize yourself with the following

features of the ACM application.

AT&T Communication Manager

Current

session

data used

Connection status

Signal

strength

Indicator

Wi-Fi

network

interface

Mobile

network

interface

Carrier

Cumulative total data used

AT&T Communication Manager (ACM) is a software applica-

tion that lets you control your connections to either the

AT&T mobile network or available Wi-Fi networks, including

thousands of AT&T hotspots, using the built-in Wi-Fi capabil-

ity of your laptop. ACM offers a range of tools and features

to manage connections, find the best connection available

and connect quickly. Please note that connections to the

AT&T mobile network require an active SIM card inserted into

your Lightning and a valid AT&T data plan.

10 Mobile number

1. Mobile network interface

The Mobile network portion of the main window allows you

to control your connection to mobile networks worldwide.

2. Wi-Fi network interface

The Wi-Fi network section of the main window allows you

to control your connections with Wi-Fi networks, including

home, office, and public hotspot networks. See page 14 for

more information on using Wi-Fi with ACM.

3. Connect buttons

To connect to a mobile or Wi-Fi network, click the gray

Connect button in the Mobile or Wi-Fi section of the main

window. The button moves to the center and turns blue

while the modem is connecting to the network. When the

connection is established, the button moves to the right and

turns orange. Click the orange button to disconnect from the

network.

4. Cumulative total data used

The total data counter shows the amount of data sent since

the counter was last reset. To show the total, go to Tools >

Diagnostics > Event Viewer and set the desired options.

Being able to view the total helps you avoid going over your

monthly limit. Be sure to return to the Event Viewer

Advanced tab to click Clear Event Log each month when

your new bill cycle starts. For more information on interpret-

ing the amounts of data used, see Frequently Asked Ques-

tions on page 21.

Using AT&T Communication

Manager

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