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Configure your phone modem and data transmission settings: Phone manufacturers documentation

Using the Windows Control Panel, set up and configure a modem: Phone manufacturer or wireless service provider's

documentation. E6474A Software > Help > Library > How to set up data

Note: Make sure you have the correct data rate settings.

Note: Some phone manufacturers supply an installation wizard to help you configure your modem.

Note: Use the correct APN and baud rates as recommended by the service provider and phone manufacturer.

Using the Windows Control Panel, setup and configure a network and dial-up connection: Phone manufacturer or wireless service provider's

documentation. E6474A Software > Help > Library > How to set up data

Test the connection (before using the E6474A software):1. Connect the hardware using guidelines from the vendor(s).2. Browse to any public web site using your new dial-up instance.

If you can view a web site, you've confirmed that you can make web and FTP data measurements. If you experience difficulties while making data measurements using the E6474A software, refer to the Server Installation Guide, Chapter 2, Troubleshooting and Support, or the FAQs in the online help.

Using the Agilent E6474A software, add a data device and set up a data test sequence: E6474A Software > Help > Tutorial > Topic Menu > Data Call

Sequence E6474A Software > Help. Using the Index, refer to FAQ and

troubleshooting topics. E6474A Software > Help. Using the Index, refer to FAQs,

troubleshooting topics, and the data error message reference.

1 Configure the phone.

2 Set up a PC modem.

3 Set up a dial-up connection.

4 Browse the web.

5 Make data tests.

How To Set Up A Data Connection

What to do Where to get more information

See this chapter For this information1 Get ready

2 Install the software

3 Set up your system

4 Use your system

5 Get results fast

6 Get assistance, if you need it

An overview of the software

Instructions for installing the E6474A software

Setup instructions and cable connections

Powering up your system and starting the software

Learning to use the E6474A and using online help

Getting telephone supportFrequently asked questionsContacting customer support

To open the tutorial, start the E6474A software and click Help > Tutorial.

E6474A Quick Basics shows you: Key features and benefits The E6474A workflow Basic procedures illustrated with animated simulations. Click the

Show Me button at the end of each procedure to see the simulation.

To open the help, start the E6474A software and click Help > Help Topics, or press F1, or click a help button.The software includes context-sensitive, HTML-based online help. In the help, you'll find all the information you need to make measurements with the Agilent E6474A software, including procedures, measurement parameters, and tips. The help opens in a browser window, separate from the E6474A application window.

To open the Library, start the E6474A software and click Help > Library. This web-based list gives you access to all the documentation supplied with your system.

The Library contains: User's Guide, Getting Started Poster, Release Notes (PDF format) Various technology-specific reference guides (PDF format) Step-by-step guides on how to setup a data phone Installation instructions for Acrobat PDF Reader

Welcome to the Agilent E6474A Network Optimization Platform - a scalable, integrated, air interface measurement system. Using the comprehensive documentation provided with your system, combined with powerful software features, you will soon be getting the results you need.

Agilent E6474A Documentation

What you have to get started

What you get after you install the software

What it tells you

Tutorial

Online Help

Documentation Library

E6474ASoftwareCD

User's Guide

Getting Started Open for a Quick Start

Open for a Quick Start

See Chapter 4 in the User's Guide for details.

d. Verify the receiver and phone.

If you are getting unexpected measurements, see Chapter 4 in the User's Guide for verification tests.

e. Set up a system plan, and begin taking measurements.

i.Open the View menu. ii.Select the measurement

views you want.iii. Save the system plan.

See Chapter 5 in the User's Guide for details.

a.Run the Quick Basics tutorial.

i. Click Start > Programs > Agilent Wireless Solutions > E6474A > Reference > Tutorial.

ii. Run through the topics to learn the basics.

b.Use help.

Click Start > Programs > Agilent Wireless Solutions > E6474A > Help > E6474A Help.

Or, With the software running, click Help>Help topics.

Or, From within any dialog box, press F1 or click the help button for help about what you're doing right then.

See Chapter 3 in the User's Guide for details.

d. (In-Building) Check the battery, and load the backpack.

a. Turn on the power.

The E6473B direct connect hub power switch has three settings: left is on, center is off, and right turns the unit power on and off via the vehicle's ignition switch.

See Chapter 4 in the User's Guide for instructions for powering on the GPS navigator and some phones.

b. Start the software.

i. Click Start>Programs > Agilent Wireless Solutions >E6474A > E6474A.

ii. Select File>New.

c. Identify all the hardware.

i. Right-click a COM port icon that has a device attached, then select Refresh Port.

ii. Right-click a device, select Properties (for phones only), and configure the device.

iii.For data testing, right-click a data device and select Properties, then configure the data call.

For details on "How To Set Up A Data Connection," refer to the other side of this poster.

iv. Repeat for each COM port that has a device attached.

See Chapter 6 in the User's Guide for details.

Training: Contact your Agilent representative to schedule training.

Support phone contacts: Refer to Customer Support in the online help or www.agilent.com/comms/contactus.

Product information: www.agilent.com/find/e6474a.

4 Use your system.

5

6

Get results fast.

Get assistance, if you need it.

Make sure that you have everything you need to get started. See Chapter 1 in the Agilent E6474A User's Guide for details.

See Chapter 2 in the User's Guide for details.

For information on E6473B USB drivers, refer to "Important Information About the E6473B Agilent High Speed Direct Connect Hub" (E6473-90067). This document is supplied with E6473B systems.

After attaching a device such as a PCMCIA card USB phone, you may be asked to install software drivers.

Refer to Chapter 2 in the User's Guide for details.

a. Attach the phones.

Connect the phone using a generic USB hub.

Connect the phone using a PC card (PCMCIA).

Connect the phone using the Agilent E6473B direct connect hub. Connect the hub to the laptop's USB port.

Connect the phone to the serial port.

Or

Or

Or

a. Install the Agilent E6474A software, and attach the parallel license key.

b. To use the USB key, you must transfer licenses from the parallel key using the License Manager.

Connect the receiver(s) to the E6473B direct connect hub.

Connect the scanner to the E6473B direct connect hub.

Connect the receiver directly to the laptop's serial port.

Or

Or

b. Attach the receiver(s) and/or scanner.

For phones and/or scanners, connect the GPS receiver directly to the laptop's USB port.

c. (In-Vehicle) Attach the GPS antenna and receiver.

For receivers and/or scanners with internal GPS, attach the GPS antenna.

Or

Install the software.

Get ready.1

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Set up your system.

Quick Start