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Connection
The Connection section tab enables you to connect or disconnect from an operator
network and provides information about your current Mobile Broadband Connection
(for example, signal strength and service type). From the Wireless Manager Main
Window it is also possible to open the following Wireless applications or Help:
• SMS link. Opens the SMS Utility.
• Help link. Opens the help window.
The following information is displayed in the Connection section tab:
• Your network operator's name or icon or both. If roaming, the roaming
network name may also be shown. Roaming enables automatic use of
another network when travelling outside the geographical coverage area of
the home network. Roaming is marked with an R, next to the signal strength
bars.
NOTE!
If roaming, traffic charges may be higher than normal. Check with your
service provider for more details.
• Signal strength is indicated on a scale of five bars, from zero to five. The
bars also show if a connection is established or not. A filled bar symbolizes
a connection and an empty bar symbolizes that there is no connection.
• Type of service available (for example, GPRS and UMTS).
• Connection status messages, such as Connected/Disconnected and
Acquiring IP.
• Connect/Disconnect button.
• Status Image showing if a connection is established.
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