When your modem is successfully provisioned by your service provider, a window will pop up
to confirm that the activation is successful. Click
Finish
, and your USB modem is ready to
connect to your service provider’s network.
Starting a Data Session
Insert your device into any available USB port. Wait for the modem to search for data
service in your area. When service is found, you will see the signal bars appear next to the
modem icon
on the menu bar. If the signal is low or does not exist at all, try
a different location, preferably near a window or in a open space, to find the best signal
condition in your area.
With the dots above the telephone icon
faded out indicating that the modem
is not connected yet, click on
to expand the menu and select
Connect
to start a
Data Session. Mac will attempt to connect to the Mobile Broadband Data Service, and the
dots above the telephone will be turned on and off showing the connecting progress. To
have word “
Connecting…
” scrolling across on the menu bar
, go
under
and check “Show status when connecting”. When service is established, the
dots will turn solid
, indicating a data session is in service. To have your connection
time displayed
on the menu bar icon, go under
and check
“Show time connected”.
Ending a Data Session
To end the data session, click the Signal icon
then select
Disconnect
. The modem is
now disconnected and ready to re-connect.
