User manual T-MOBILE WEBCONNECT JET

[. . . ] Together, the webConnect Jet and the webConnect Manager allow you to: n n n n n n n Connect to T-Mobile's high-speed 3G and 2G networks Connect to Wi-Fi networks, including the T-Mobile HotSpot Network Browse the Internet Connect to corporate networks through VPN Send and receive text messages View connection types and status Create and modify connections and settings (not shipped with microSD card) microSDHCTM Card Slot 4 Separate charges apply to send/receive domestic/international text messages. 5 Get Started Before you begin, you will need: n n Windows 7 Processor RAM Hard Drive Space Internet Explorer OS Service Pack 1 GHz 32-bit 1 GHz 64-bit 1 GB 160 MB IE 8. 0 Service Pack 0 MAC 10. 4 POWER PC G3 256 MB 60 MB Safari MAC 10. 5 876 MHz 512 MB 60 MB Safari n n A T-Mobile webConnect Jet A Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card A T-Mobile webConnect Data Plan A computer with the minimum requirements (see below for requirements) Requirements You will need your webConnect Jet and a computer with the following minimum system requirements: Activate service T-Mobile's webConnect Data Plans allow you to connect to the Internet through T-Mobile's Broadband and HotSpot Networks. n Windows XP® Processor RAM Hard Drive Space Internet Explorer OS Service Pack 6 300 MHz 256 MB 60 MB IE 5. 5 Service Pack 1 (or later) Windows Vista® 1 GHz 1 GB 60 MB IE 7 Service Pack 0, 1 n Using webConnect for Broadband 3G / 2G Access T-Mobile's rapidly expanding 3G network provides faster data transfer rates than 2G (also known as EDGE/GPRS). If 3G is not available, the webConnect Jet will automatically try to find T-Mobile's 2G network. The plan also provides global roaming access in many countries where T-Mobile coverage is available and roaming agreements are in place. Using T-Mobile HotSpot Network for Wi-Fi Access (included) The webConnect Manager also allows you to control your connections to home, work, and public Wi-Fi networks. 7 The included T-Mobile HotSpot account provides access to Wi-Fi in numerous locations worldwide. [. . . ] On the IP Settings screen, configure your settings as needed and click Next. On the General screen, configure the remainder of the settings for your profile and click Finish. Connect to other networks Connecting to other broadband networks may incur roaming charges. At the main webConnect Manager screen, click the T-Mobile Broadband tab. Click Connect. Send text messages When you are connected to broadband, you can send/receive short text messages to mobile phones or to another webConnect Jet user. Write and send text messages 1. At the main webConnect Manager screen, click the T-Mobile Broadband tab. At the To line, type the destination phone number OR click To to open the address book to select a contact saved in your address book. Type your message and click Send. 12 13 Read text messages When you receive a new text message, the webConnect Manager displays the Envelope icon with a red star on the main Broadband screen. Double-click the message you want to read. Check usage data Your data plan includes a monthly allowance of 3G and 2G data usage. A per megabyte overage charge applies if you exceed your montly data allowance. You can get your billing start date by going to http://my. t-mobile. com. Usage Meter Click to view data usage Manage text messages (Windows only) n Click or click File > Folders > New Folder to create a new folder to store messages. Click or click File > Folders > Delete Folder to delete a folder (and all the messages it contains). Click or click Edit > Move to Folder to move the selected message to another folder. Click or click Edit > Copy to Folder to place a copy of the selected message in another folder. n n n 14 Separate charges apply to send/receive domestic/international text messages. 15 Check software updates You may receive periodic updates to your webConnect Manager software. At the main webConnect Manager screen, click the T-Mobile Broadband tab. Select the updates you want and click Download. Connect to Wi-Fi Connect to T-Mobile HotSpot Networks You can connect to the Internet from any T-Mobile HotSpot Network by connecting to: T-Mobile Wi-Fi Network This network connection is the T-Mobile standard network for Wi-Fi connections. T-Mobile's Enhanced WPA These network connections allow secured connection using the WPA encryption (802. 1x) standard. These network connections are partner networks included in your webConnect Data Plan. n n NOTE: On MAC computers, click T-Mobile webConnect Manager > Preferences. Connect to T-Mobile HotSpot Network You can use your T-Mobile HotSpot username and password at thousands of roaming locations around the world (additional charges may apply). To see a list of these locations, click the Wi-Fi tab and click Tools > HotSpot Locator. You will be prompted to type your username 16 17 NOTE: On MAC computers, you can connect to Wi-Fi by clicking the AirPort icon on the tool bar and click Turn AirPort On. and password to your T-Mobile HotSpot account. Connect to other Wi-Fi Networks The webConnect Manager comes pre-loaded with settings for the T-Mobile HotSpot Network, but connecting to other Wi-Fi networks is as easy as connecting to T-Mobile HotSpot. [. . . ] For example, a large company may implement a VPN so that employees can connect to the corporate network from remote locations over the Internet. To connect to a VPN, you may need special software or settings on your laptop. Please check with your IT administrator for software or settings needed to connect to VPN. This device requires a specific data plan; if you do not have the right plan, you may not be able to use data services. [. . . ]