MOBI A CCESS S M M ANAGER U SER ' S G UIDE

MOBI Access Manager Users Guide

Table of Contents
WELCOME ............................................................................................................................................ 3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 4 STEP 1: INSTALL ACCESS MANAGER .......................................................................................... 5 STEP 2: RUN THE ACCESS MANAGER SETUP ASSISTANT ..................................................... 5 STEP 3: TEST YOUR WIRELESS DEVICE ..................................................................................... 7 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET................................................................................................. 7 ACTIVATING YOUR CARD FOR THE FIRST TIME.................................................................... 7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................ 8 LEGAL DISCLAIMERS: ...................................................................................................................... 8

MOBI Access Manager Users Guide

WELCOME
Congratulations on purchasing Access Manager - the most popular data connectivity solution for wireless Internet access. This User's Guide will provide information needed to get started with Access Manager. For additional assistance with using Access Manager, the installation process and/or the setup process, launch Access Manager and select Access Manager Help from the Help menu.

Access Manager works with your Mac and data PC-Card, ExpressCard, wireless phone or USB modem to provide wireless Internet connectivity. Access Manager can also be used optionally to connect to Wi-Fi networks when available.

MOBI Access Manager Users Guide

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
In order to set up Access Manager, you will need the following minimum system requirements: PowerMac G3 or newer Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later Supported wireless device PowerBook with PC Card slot (for use with PC Card) MacBook Pro with ExpressCard/34 slot (for use with ExpressCard) Built-in USB port (for use with wireless phone or USB modem) Built-in Bluetooth (for use with Bluetooth capable wireless phone) MOBI wireless data service

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
After inserting the CD, the Access Manager window will appear. If the window does not automatically open, double-click the CD icon on your desktop. If you received Access Manager in electronic format, double-click the Access Manager disk image ("DMG"). To begin installation of Access Manager double-click the Access Manager icon to launch the installer and begin the setup process. Setting up Access Manager takes just a few minutes. It consists of the following steps: Step 1: Install Access Manager Step 2: Complete the Access Manager Setup Assistant. Step 3: Test your wireless device to verify it is working properly. That's it! Once set-up is completed, you can connect to the Internet immediately. Below are detailed steps that outline the Installation and Setup processes:

MOBI Access Manager Users Guide

STEP 1: INSTALL ACCESS MANAGER

Note that the Access Manager installer will require a Restart when complete. 1. Turn on your Mac and quit all running applications. 2. Insert the CD-ROM into your drive. 3. The Access Manager CD - If the Access Manager CD window does not open automatically double-click the Access Manager CD. 4. Launch the Access Manager installer - Double-click the Access Manager icon on the root of the CD to launch the installer. 5. The Introduction Panel - The first panel of the installer is the Introduction panel. After reading the text in the Welcome message, click Continue. 6. The Access Manager Read Me - In this step you will be presented with important information such as system requirements, notes about the installation process, and other useful information. After reading this information, click Continue to proceed. You can also click the Print button to print this information or click Save... to save this information to a file on your drive. 7. Select Destination - In this step you are asked to select the target Mac OS X volume to install to. If you have only one Mac OS X volume it will be selected automatically. Click Continue to proceed. 8. Installation Type - The only installation type available for Access Manager is Easy Install. This is selected by default. Click the Install button to begin installing to your volume. 9. Installing - During this step the files and components that make up the Access Manager product are being installed to the appropriate locations on your Mac OS X volume. Click Restart to complete the installation process. Once the Access Manager installer has completed, you are ready to begin the setup process for Access Manager. To begin, navigate to the Applications folder on the root of your hard drive and double-click the Access Manager application.

STEP 2: RUN THE ACCESS MANAGER SETUP ASSISTANT

The Access Manager will launch automatically on startup after installing Access Manager. On first-launch of Access Manager the Setup Assistant will automatically run. Below is an overview of the steps of the Setup Assistant. If you are not familiar with the correct method for connecting your wireless device to your Mac, please consult the documentation that came with your device. MOBI Access Manager Users Guide 5

Setup Access Manager for PC Card, ExpressCard, or USB modem Launch Access Manager to begin the Setup Assistant. A Check for Updates button is provided in the first panel of the Setup Assistant. Click this button to check for updates to the Access Manager product. Click Continue to proceed with the setup process. 1. Select Your Hardware - This step allows you to select the hardware type to setup. Select the appropriate setting based on your hardware. Below is a brief description of these types. Once you have made the correct selection, click Continue to proceed. Detect WWAN device only - Select this option if you are using a PC Card, ExpressCard, or USB modem. Detect Airport adapter only - Select this option if you are using a built-in Apple supplied Airport card. Detect both Airport and WWAN Devices - Select this option if you have a combination of Airport and PC Card, ExpressCard, or USB modem.

2. Detect Device - During this step you will need to insert your PC Card, ExpressCard, or USB modem into your Mac's slot. Click Continue to proceed. 3. Communicating with your Device - During this step, the Access Manager will attempt to query your PC Card, ExpressCard, USB modem. Once complete, "Detection Successful" will be displayed. Click Continue to proceed 4. Setup Wireless Account - During this step Access Manager will setup an account on your machine for use with your wireless device. You will be prompted for an OS X Administrator username and password. Once the account has been created on your Mac the text "Account creation successful" will be displayed. Click Continue to proceed. 5. Setup Wireless Account Complete - This step in the setup process is to acknowledge that your wireless account setup is complete. A Test Wireless Device button has been provided to allow you to verify that Access Manager can communicate with your device. Clicking this button will display a window that displays information about your wireless device. Click Continue to proceed. 6. Setup Complete - The setup process for Access Manager is now complete. Click the Close button to exit the Setup Assistant and begin using Access Manager

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STEP 3: TEST YOUR WIRELESS DEVICE

An optional step after completing the Access Manager setup process is to test your WWAN device. This step is not required to begin using Access Manager. To test your wireless device:
1. Select Test WWAN Device from the Options menu. The Test Results drop-down sheet displays. 2. Click Retest as needed to repeat the test if necessary. 3. Click Close to conclude the test.

CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET

To connect to the Internet: 1. Connect your wireless device to your Mac and verify that it is powered on. 2. Launch Access Manager (if not already running) by double-clicking the Access Manager icon in your Applications folder. 3. Double-click "1xRTT - BroadbandAccess" or select this network and then single-click the "Connect" button. 4. At this point you can launch your web browser and connect to any public web site.

ACTIVATING YOUR CARD FOR THE FIRST TIME

The application will automatically detect if the card is activated. If you have not already signedup for service on your card, when you attempt to connect to the Internet for the first time you will be directed to the MOBI activation site. You will be presented with options to activate a two-year contract or to sign-up for daily session service (no commitment required). Select your activation preference and follow the online screens to complete the order. If you are outside the BroadbandAccess service area, or cannot complete the activation online, you will be presented with a phone number to call for assistance and completion of your order. If you activate a daily session, you will be returned to the MOBI activation site the next time you attempt to access the network after your session has expired. The same activation options will be presented.

MOBI Access Manager Users Guide

1. Important: Once your account is set up on the MOBI website, please click the "Quit" button to ensure your account is set up properly. If you wish to begin using the service please wait approximately 10 minutes for the account to be validated, then click "Connect" again (or simply double-click the network name). 2. To purchase additional connectivity, click the "Get Access" button. You will be returned to the MOBI activation site. Please consult the Access Manager Help for detailed information on the features of the Access Manager product. Select Access Manager Help from the Help menu.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE

Help is always available via Access Manager's on-screen help, simply Select Access Manager Help from the Help menu. You can also access help by clicking the Support button in the Access Manager button bar. In addition you may e-mail your question to: wirelessdata@mobile-8.com

For the latest information on MOBI and Access Manager go to http://www.mobile-8.com.

LEGAL DISCLAIMERS:
MOBI is a trademark of MOBI Trademark Services LLC, and the other trademarks, logos, and service marks (collectively the "Trademarks") used in this help file are the property of MOBI or their respective owners. Nothing contained in this help file should be construed as granting by implication or otherwise, a license or right of use of MOBI or any other Trademark displayed in this help file without the written permission of MOBI or its respective owner. AccessSM is a service mark of MOBI The names of actual companies and products mentioned in this help file may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Contents of this help file Copyright 2007 MOBI, all rights reserved. Rev AWC022608.

MOBI Access Manager Users Guide