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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ice.net D-35 series EV-DO Modem (the Modem).
This user manual will help you setup, configure and outline best practices for
maximizing your wireless home network performance with the Modem. Please
be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to
the section entitled “Placement of your Modem for Optimal Performance” below.
Placement of your Modem for Optimal Performance
Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your
Modem. Typical indoor operating range for Wi-Fi wireless devices is between
100 and 200 feet. For EV-DO operation, a line-of-sight with the radio base station
is preferred and yields the strongest signal strength.
In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade
somewhat as the distance between your Modem and connected devices
increases, as well as between the Modem and the radio base station. This may
or may not be noticeable to you. As you move farther from your Modem,
connection speed may decrease. Factors that can weaken signals simply by
getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances or
obstructions, and walls.
Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they
will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are concerned that
your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may
help.
1. Modem Placement
Place your Modem, the central connection point of your network, as close as
possible to windows or in rooms at the outer side of your house. If you also use
the Wi-Fi feature of the Modem, it should be placed near the center of your
wireless network devices.
To achieve the best wireless network coverage:
Ensure that your Modem’s networking antennas are parallel to each
other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your Modem
itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible in
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an upward direction.
In multistory homes, place the Modem on an upper floor.
Try not to place the Modem near a cordless phone (D-35 series only).
2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your Modem near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as
microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include:
Refrigerators
Washers and/or dryers
Metal cabinets
Large aquariums
Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, try to move the Modem to
another location while observing the signal strength indicator. Since you may not
know the location of an EV-DO radio base station serving your Modem, try to call
your service provider and ask for the nearest base station of your home. Try
placing the Modem closest and unobstructed to that base station.
3. Cordless Phones
(D-35 series only)
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the
above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
Try moving cordless phones away from the Modem and your wireless-
enabled computers.
Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates
on the 2.4GHz band (check the manufacturer’s information). If this fixes
the problem, your phone may be interfering.
If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the
phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network. For example,
change the phone to channel 1 and move your Modem to channel 11.
See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.
If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz cordless phone.
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Product Overview
In minutes you will be able to connect your computers to the Internet, share your
Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of
features that make your new ice.net EV-DO Modem an ideal solution for your
home or small office network. Implementation of these features depends on the
particular service provider and account features you have chosen.
Some features described in this manual may not be supported by your service
provider or may not be available with your network account. For details of the
services and accounts available, contact your service provider.
CDMA 3G services
The Modem operates over the CDMA 3G technology that provides a variety of
connectivity features, depending on your service provider and account:
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1xEVDO Rev. A supports Internet connections with data rates up to 3.1
Mbps (downlink from the network) and 1.8 Mbps (uplink to the network).
Average data rates are roughly 600–1300 Kbps (downlink from the
network) and 300–400 Kbps (uplink to the network). Actual speed
depends on the network conditions.
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1xEVDO Rev. 0 supports Internet connections with data rates up to 2.4
Mbps (downlink from the network) and 153 Kbps (uplink to the network).
Average data rates are roughly 400–700 Kbps (downlink from the
network) and 40–80 Kbps (uplink to the network). Actual speed depends
on the network conditions.
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1X supports Internet connections with data rates up to 153 Kbps. Actual
speed depends on the network conditions.
Once the connection is established, you can open your browser and connect to
any web site that is accessible through the Internet, or access other Internet
services (such as email).
The connection is “active” when data transmission is occurring. If data
transmission stops for a period of time (determined by the network), the
connection becomes “dormant”; see page 26.
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Plug-and-Play
Each Modem has been provisioned at the factory for use with a particular service
provider. This sets the Modem to use particular radio channels and enables
services specific for that provider. Although the Modem comes with drivers and
enabling software, you don’t have to install and use them if you simply want to
connect to the Internet using WLAN, assuming that your Modem has been
activated with the network (The process of setting up your account is called
activation. Activation involves action by the service provider and configuration of
the Modem.)
Once the Modem has been activated, simply connect your computer with the
Modem using the provided Ethernet (RJ-45) cable and you are ready to use the
Internet. If you choose to install the driver and its enabling software (the
AxessManager), you will have more controls of the Modem performances and
settings.
Works with Both PCs and Mac® Computers
The Modem supports a variety of networking environments including Mac OS®
9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk®, Linux®, Windows® 98, Me, NT®, 2000, and XP, and
others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that
supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet).
Top-View LED Display
Lighted LEDs on the top of the Modem indicate which functions are in operation.
You’ll know at-a-glance whether your Modem is in EV-DO or 1X mode,
connected to the Internet, and in Wi-Fi or Ethernet operation. This feature
eliminates the need for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures.
Web-Based Advanced User Interface
You can set up the Modem’s advanced functions easily through you’re
AxessManager web browser, without having to install additional software onto
the computer. There are no disks to install or keep track of and, best of all, you
can make changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the
network quickly and easily.
NAT IP Address Sharing
Your Modem employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the single IP
address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while saving the cost
of adding IP addresses to your Internet service account.
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Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch
The Modem has a built-in, 4-port network switch to allow your wired computers
to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. The switch
features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices.
The switch will transfer data between computers and the Internet simultaneously
without interrupting or consuming resources.
Support for VPN Pass-Through
If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection, your
Modem will allow your VPN-equipped computer to pass through the Modem and
to your office
network.
Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on-board makes for the
easiest possible connection of a network. The DHCP server will assign IP
addresses to each computer automatically so there isno need for a complicated
networking setup.
Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point
(D-35 series only)
802.11g is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up to
54Mbps, nearly five times faster than 802.11b.
MAC Address Filtering
For added security, you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique client
identifiers) that are allowed access to your network. Every computer has its own
MAC address. Simply enter these MAC addresses into a list using the Web-
Based Advanced User Interface and you can control access to your network.

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