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Table of Contents
MINSTREL V ™ ....................................................................1
WELCOME TO MINSTREL V HELP GUIDE ........................1
GETTING STARTED.............................................................4
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................................4
Overview .........................................................................................................................6
Charging the Minstrel ......................................................................................................7
Features and Requirements ............................................................................................8
Minstrel V Features ................................................................................................................................. 8
Minstrel V requires the following systems and components during setup and configuration: .................. 8
FRONT PANEL LIGHTS (LED's) and Controls................................................................9
Network Coverage Guide ..............................................................................................11
ABOUT THE INTERNET AND WIRELESS IP NETWORK 12
Wireless IP Network ......................................................................................................12
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.............................................14
Required Components ..................................................................................................14
Installation Assumptions................................................................................................15
Installing the Minstrel Modem Manager Software ..........................................................16
Electronic Identification Number ....................................................................................17
Contacting a Wireless IP Network Carrier .....................................................................18
PRECONFIGURED MODEM ..............................................19
Preconfigured................................................................................................................19
CONFIGURATION AND SETUP WIZARD .........................20
Setup Wizard.................................................................................................................20
Network Provider...........................................................................................................21
Configure Palm Device..................................................................................................22
Contact a Provider.........................................................................................................23
Settings and Confirm Settings .......................................................................................24
Success ........................................................................................................................25