Using the Modem
Signal strength indicator
Power status LED
Power statue LED
• Green: Power Ok.
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• Red: Not enough power for current
conditions. If you see red on the power
status LED it is recommend that you use
the USB modem extension Y cable.
Signal strength indicator
• 0 ~ 4: Weak or no signal strength, 4: high
signal strength.
Remove the Modem from your
Computer
• Remove the Cricket A605 from your
laptop. When removing the modem,
always grip the sides of the modem and
pull carefully.
Using the USB Modem
Extension y Cable
• The Cricket A605 modem package
includes an extension USB Y-shaped
Note:
cable. Although the Y cable is not required
black connector is the primary data power
for use with your Cricket A605 modem,
cable used to either extend the Cricket
it offers increased performance for your
A605 modem away from your computer
modem under certain operating conditions.
allowing you to locate the modem in a more
Connect the Y cable to two separate USB
optimum signal location or solve any
ports of your computer to deliver sufficient
computer USB port clearance issues. The
power when needed to increase RF
USB modem extension Y cable gray
performance, and to solve clearance
connector is a power boost Y cable and
issues.
must be used with black connector to
Using the USB Modem Extension y Cable:
provide the modem up to 1Amp of current
for use in weaker signal areas. The Y cable
1) Plug the single end of the Y-shaped cable
must be connected to two separate USB
into the Cricket A605 modem. [A]
ports.
2) Depending on the condition you are
trying to solve (increased RF
performance, or clearance issues), plug
either one of the two connected ends
of the USB modem extension Y cable
into the Type A USB port(s) on your
computer. [B]
The USB modem extension Y cable
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