Configuring the GlobeSurfer II for Internet Access

Insert your 3G-enabled SIM card correctly into the side of the unit.

Connect the Ethernet port to a PC or laptop using the crossover cable provided.
Power on the unit.

Wait for a few seconds while the unit boots and registers on the cellular network.
On the PC, launch an Internet browser and browse to the default IP address for the unit (http://192.168.1.1)

If this is the first time you are connecting to the unit, the following window will be displayed:

Select your desired language and enter a password for the administrator account used to alter settings on the GlobeSurfer II in the future.

Click OK. The following window will be displayed:

Click Next. The following window will be displayed:

Select the desired telephony standard for your region. If you are not sure what setting to select, leave the default values selected. Click Next, the following window will be displayed:

Enter the correct Access Point Name (APN) for your network operator:

Vodafone		internet
Orange			orangeinternet
O2			mobile.o2.co.uk
T-Mobile		general.t-mobile.uk
Three			three.co.uk

Select your connectivity settings and click Next. The following window will be displayed:

Enter an SSID for the device. The SSID is the name of the wireless access point that will be presented to wireless client devices. Select whether you wish the SSID to broadcast, or you wish the access point to be hidden.
Click Next, the following window will be displayed:

Specify whether you wish the wireless connection be encrypted. Click Next. The following window will be displayed:

Select your desired security level (this can be altered at a later stage). Click Next. The following window will be displayed:

Review your configuration choices and click Finish. You will receive a prompt informing you that the unit may need to be rebooted. Click OK.

The GlobeSurfer will now reset itself. After a few moments you will be returned to the login screen. Log in using the administrator password you specified earlier. The following window will be displayed:

Click on the Connection Settings button. The following window will be displayed:

Click on the Network Connections icon. The following window will be displayed:

Click on the Edit button to the right of the WAN Cellular connection entry. The following window will be displayed:

Click on the Settings button. The following window will be displayed:

If your service provider requires a username and password, enter them here:

Vodafone		use ‘web’ for both
Orange			leave blank
O2			use ‘web’ for both
T-Mobile		leave blank
Three			leave blank

Click OK.

Your connection has now been configured.

Configuring the GlobeSurfer II for Port Forwarding

Log into the web interface of the GlobeSurfer II. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1

Browse to Connection Settings and then Security:

Click on the Port Forwarding tab:

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Click on New Entry, the following window will be displayed:

In the Local Host field, enter the name or IP address of the host that you want traffic forwarded to.

In the Protocol drop-down menu select either from the list of pre-defined services, or select User Defined. The following window will be displayed:

Enter a name for the service. Click New server ports. The following window will be displayed:

Select the Protocol type (eg TCP)

Set the Source and Destination ports:

When all of the settings have been entered, click OK and then OK again. Verify your settings:

Click OK. The new rule will be displayed:

Click Apply to activate the rule.

Port forwarding has been configured.

Configuring the Option GlobeSurfer III Plus for Internet Access

The GlobeSurfer III Plus is the successor to the GlobeSurfer III, providing high-speed cellular access to the Internet via Ethernet or WiFi as well as providing file and printer server capability, firewall, VPN and port forwarding features.

To configure the unit for Internet access, insert your SIM card into the unit and power it on.
Connect a PC to the unit via Ethernet, open a web browser and connect to the unit's default IP address of http://192.168.1.1
If this is the first time you have connected to the unit, you will need to run through the initial setup wizard and the following screen will be displayed:

Select your desired language and click Next:

Enter in a password for the default administrator account and click Next:

Select your desired time zone and click Next:

Select the desired telephony standard the unit should use for its analogue telephony connection - if you are not using this feature or are not sure what to select, just leave the setting at the default option and click Next:

On this screen, in the Access Point Name field, enter in the relevant APN for your cellular network provider, in the UK these settings are as follows:

• Vodafone - internet
• Orange - orangeinternet
• O2 - mobile.o2.co.uk
• T-Mobile - general.t-mobile.uk
• Three - three.co.uk

Specify whether you want to initiate the connection manually, or whether the unit should always connect automatically. click Next:

Specify whether the WiFi feature should be enabled, and if so what name the wireless network should have. Click Next:

Select your desired authentication mechanism for the WiFi network. By default this will be set to "Authentication Only" which will grant access to clients based on their MAC address, if you prefer to require a password, change the authentication type to either WEP or WPA and enter in the desire password clients should use. Click Next:

Select a firewall policy to use, this can be amended later so at this stage can be left at the default setting if you are unsure. Click Next:

Review your configuration selections and click Finish to complete the wizard. You will be taken to the main home screen:

At this stage you can initiate the connection to the Internet by clicking the Connect button. If you wish to edit the properties of the Internet connection further, select the option to Go to Advanced Mode.
Click on the tab for System.
Select the sub-tab for Network Connections. Select the properties for the WAN Cellular Connection, the following screen will be displayed:

Here you can further configure the properties of the connection if required. Don't change these settings unless specifically instructed to by your operator. Most operators in the UK no longer require a username and password, but should you be unable to connect enter the following:

• Vodafone - "web" for both
• Orange - leave blank
• O2 - "web" for both
• T-Mobile - leave blank
• Three - leave blank

Save the changes and return to the home screen. To initiate the connection to the Internet click the Connect button. If all has gone well you will be connected to the Internet after a few moments:

Setting up Port Forwarding on the Option GlobeSurfer III Plus

The Option GlobeSurfer III Plus 3G Router can be used as a cellular Internet gateway for remote locations or field-based installations, providing access to any IP-based device sat "behind it" providing that the unit has been assigned a public IP address by the cellular provider.

To configure port forwarding on the device, you should first ensure that you have correctly configured and tested the Internet connection on the unit. Read this article for more information - http://blog.brightpointuk.co.uk/configuring-option-globesurfer-iii-plus-...

Once the Internet connection has been configured and tested, to configure port forwarding rules, log into the unit's web administration pages.
Select the option to Go to Advanced Mode if the unit is displaying the basic interface.

Click on the Services tab and then on the Firewall section.

Click on the Port Forwarding link:

Select the link to create a new entry. Set the host to User Defined and type in the IP address of the host that the traffic is to be forwarded to:

Click OK. Now drop dow the Protocol menu - a number of common protocols are pre-listed, or alternatively you can configure a custom service by selecting User Defined:

To create a custom service, enter in a name to identify the application or service:

Click on the option to define new ports:

Specify the port number of port range that your service is to use. Click OK to add the new service to the rule:

Ensure that the host and service details are correct and click OK.

Click on the Advanced button to define other rules if need be:

Here you can specify the external IP address that the rule should apply to (only relevant if your SI has ore than one external IP address associated with it, which is very unlikely) and you can also specify the port on the internal host that the incoming traffic should be forwarded to if different from the external port.

Once all settings have been configured, click OK. Your new rule will now be listed:

Click OK to save and apply the new configuration.

Configuring the GlobeSurfer III for Internet Access

Insert your 3G-enabled SIM card correctly into the side of the unit.
Connect the Ethernet port to a PC or laptop using the crossover cable provided.
Power on the unit.
Wait for a few seconds while the unit boots and registers on the cellular network.
On the PC, launch an Internet browser and browse to the default IP address for the unit (http://192.168.1.1)
If this is the first time you are connecting to the unit, the following window will be displayed:

Select your desired language and click Next. The following window will be displayed:

Enter a password for the default administrator account and click Next. The following window will be displayed:

Set the correct Time Zone on the device and click Next. The following window will be displayed:

Select the CLID presentation method you wish to use – this should be left at the default value unless specifically required by your telephony maintainer. Click Next, the following window will be displayed:

Enter the appropriate Access Point Name (APN) for your cellular network provider:

Vodafone		internet
Orange		orangeinternet
O2		mobile.o2.co.uk
T-Mobile		general.t-mobile.uk
Three		three.co.uk

Click Next, the following window will be displayed:

Specify whether you wish the WiFi element to be enabled and define the wireless network name you wish to be broadcast (SSID). Click Next, the following window will be displayed:

Select the type of security you wish to enforce on the wireless network and if desired create an access control list of permitted MAC addresses. Click Next, the following window will be displayed:

Select the level of protection you wish the built-in firewall software to provide. Click Next, a summary of your installation selections will be displayed. Review the settings and click Finish to complete the setup wizard. You will then be displayed the main home interface of the unit:

To initiate a connection to the Internet, click the Connect button.

If your cellular provider requires a username and password to connect to the 3G / GPRS service, this will need to be entered.

NOTE – although most providers include a username and password along with the connection settings, in a lot of cases this is not required so it is recommended that you try connecting without them initially.

To enter a username and password, click on the link to ‘Go to Advanced Mode’ at the top of the screen.

Click on the icon for ‘Internet Connection’ at the top of the screen.

Edit the Settings of the ‘WAN Cellular Connection’, the following window will be displayed:

Here you can edit the APN, Username and Password information.

Your GlobeSurfer III has been successfully configured for Internet access.

Configuring the GlobeSurfer III for Port Forwarding

Log into the web interface for the GlobeSurfer.
Click on the link in the top right hand corner to switch to Advanced Mode.
Click on the Services tab.
Select the Firewall section.
Click on the link for Port Forwarding, the following screen will be displayed:

Click on the option to add a New Entry, and then on the Advanced button:

Add a User Defined Local Host:

Specify the local, internal IP address of the host you wish to forward traffic to. Click OK.

Now select the Protocol you wish to forward. The interface has commonly-used protocols already available from a drop-down menu:

If the protocol you wish to use is not listed, select the option to add a User Defined one.

Once your rule has been configured, click OK and then Apply Now.

Introducing the Option GlobeSurfer X1

The X1 is the newest member of the GlobeSurfer family of wireless 3G routers, and essentially enables you to use your USB 3G Modem as a wireless access point:

Features

• Wi-Fi 802.11b,g and n (MIMO, 160Mbs) supported
• WEP, WPA, WPA2
• MAC blocking
• 2 Ethernet Ports
• 2 USB Ports (support for external USB NAS devices and USB printers)
• DHCP server
• Hidden LED’s displaying status
• Plug ’n Play, no software installation required

Installation & Configuration

The X1 could not be simpler to configure. No additional software is required; simply connect to the device via the Ethernet port and open a web browser.
By default the XI will have an IP address of 192.168.1.1 and the built-in DHCP server is enabled, so once you have connected to the unit and your PC has been assigned an IP address, within your web browser connect to http://192.168.1.1

You will be prompted to log into the unit, by default both the username and password are 'admin'. The following window will be displayed:

Select the option to run through the configuration Wizard:

Click Next:

Select your desired language and time zone and click Next:

Select whether your wish to use the device as a 3G modem, or a wireless extension of your DSL modem (in this example I am using the X1 as a 3G modem). Click Next:

Enter the APN (Access Point Name) details of your cellular provider's 3G service:

Vodafone - internet
Orange - orangeinternet
O2 - mobile.o2.co.uk
T-Mobile - general.t-mobile.uk
Three - three.co.uk
BT Mobile - btmobile.bt.com

Click Next:

Enter the desired wireless SSID you wish the device to have as well as an wireless encryption settings. Click Finish, the device has now been configured:

You can now connect your USB 3G modem to the X1, which will attempt to initiate a connection to the Internet based on the settings you provided.

Clicking on the Advanced Mode link at the top of the screen provides access to the X1's firewall, router and administration tools, enabling you to configure additional user accounts, parental controls, port and IP forwarding settings, etc:

The X1 also has an SMS Manager application that enables you to manage the text messages stored on the SIM card within your USB Modem:

Compatible devices

At the time of writing, the X1 has been successfully tested with the following devices:

Option

• Icon 210
• Icon 225
• Icon 315
• Icon 322
• Icon 401
• Icon 431
• Icon 451
• Icon 452
• Icon 505
• Icon 505M
• Icon 515M

Huawei

• e160E
• e169
• e169G
• e170
• e172
• e176
• e180
• e220
• e1552
• e1750
• K3565
• K3715
• K3520

Sierra Wireless

• Compass 885
• Compass 889

Ericsson

• MD400G

ZTE

• MF628
• MF627
• MF636
• MF637
• K3520-Z

Alcatel

• OneTouch X200

BandLuxe

• C270
• C170
• C120

CMotech

• C210

You can find out more information on the Option web site here: http://www.option.com/en/products/products/wireless-routers/x1/about/#start, or by ringing Brightpoint on 0870 849 0225

More articles on Option products can be found here http://blog.brightpointuk.co.uk/option

Using the Option GlobeSurfer X1 as a print server

The Option GlobeSurfer X1 (http://blog.brightpointuk.co.uk/introducing-option-globesurfer-x1) 3G wireless router can be used as a printer server and a file server by connecting either a printer or an external storage drive to its built-in USB port, enabling you to print or access shared files and folders over the wifi connection or via an ethernet connection. In this post I shall provide short instructions on how to use the print server functionality.

In order to print to the X1, you must first have installed the necessary drivers for your printer onto the PC, if separate drivers are provided - refer to the manufacturer's documentation for details on where these drivers are to be found, but they normally come on a CD as part of the sales package together with a manual or automated installation application.

Connect the printer to the X1 via the USB port with the X1 POWERED OFF. Once connected, power on the X1.

On Windows XP and Vista the procedure is virtually the same, but the wording of individual screens varies between the two operating systems.

Open the Printers folder from the Start menu or from the Control Panel:

Select the option to Add a Printer, the add new printer wizard will be displayed:

Click Next, the following window will be displayed:

Select the option to Add a local printer, and untick the option to detect the printer automatically. Click Next, the following window will be displayed:

Select the option to add a new TCP/IP port and click Next, the following window will be displayed:

Click Next, the following window will be displayed:

Enter in the IP address of the X1, by default this will be set to 192.168.1.1

Click Next, the following window will be displayed:

Select Custom as the device type and click Next, the following window will be displayed:

Click Finish. On the next screen a list of available printer manufacturers and models will be displayed:

Select your printer from the list, or browse to the location where the drivers are located using the Have Disk button, referring to the printer manufacturer's installation instructions if required. Click Next:

Enter a name for the printer and click Next:

Click Next again (note there is no need to set the printer as shared, unless you specifically want the printer to be shared from YOUR PC):

Select the option to print a test page if desired to verify that the installation has been successful. Click Next:

Click Finish.

If the page fails to print, verify that both the printer and the X1 are powered on, and that the printer isn't indicating a lack of ink, paper or a paper jam etc. Also verify that the PC has a connection to the X1, either wirelessly or via Ethernet.
Within the properties of the printer itself, which will now be listed, verify on the Ports tab that the IP address of the X1 has been entered correctly and that the printer is set to use that IP port rather than a local port:

Installing the Option Icon 401 on Windows XP

Insert your SIM card into the modem.
Connect the device to a USB port on your computer.
Windows will detect the new hardware automatically and install an additional CDROM device.
Once the CD device has been installed, the installation wizard for the 3G modem will launch automatically:

Click Next:

Read the license agreement and select the option to Agree if you accept the terms and conditions. Click Next:

Select the location where you wish the required program files to be copied to - leave this at the default value unless specifically required. Click Next:

Click Next:

The required device drivers and program files will now be copied to the PC. This process may take a few minutes depending on the spec of your PC. When complete, the following window will be displayed:

Click Next:

Click Finish. The GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager software should now launch automatically. If not, an icon will have been added to the desktop,double click the icon to launch the software manually:

To configure the connection settings, click on the Profile Centre icon:

Click on the New button:

Select the option to import and existing profile from the database:

Select your country and network operator from the list. Click Next, the profile will be created automatically:

Close the Profile Centre window to return to the main connection window. Click the Connect button to initiate a connection to the Internet:

Your Icon device has now been configured.

Installing the Option Icon 7.2 / 225 / 401 USB Modem on Mac OS X

Connect the Icon to an available USB port on your computer. Mac OS will detect the device as a CD and will display the contents:

Double click the icon for GlobeTrotter Connect.mpkg. The following warning message will be displayed:

Click Continue. The following window will be displayed:

Click Continue. The following window will be displayed:

Click Continue, you will be prompted to accept the license agreement:

Click Agree. The following window will be displayed:

Select a location where you wish the application to be installed. Click Continue. The following window will be displayed:

Click Install. You will be prompted to enter your Mac OS password. Enter the password and click OK. The application will now be installed. Once complete, the following window will be displayed:

Click Close.

A folder called ‘GlobeTrotter Connect’ will have been added to your Applications folder:

Double click the folder to open it. Within the folder you will see the GlobeTrotter Connect application and an uninstallation utility:

Double click the GlobeTrotter Connect application. The following window will be displayed:

A further window will be displayed prompting you to enter your connection settings:

Enter the relevant settings for your network provider:

Vodafone

APN - internet
Username - web
Password - web

Orange

APN - orangeinternet
Username - leave blank
Password - leave blank

O2

APN - mobile.o2.co.uk
Username - web
Password - web

T-Mobile

APN - general.t-mobile.uk
Username - leave blank
Password - leave blank

Three

APN - three.co.uk
Username - leave blank
Password - leave blank

Once you have entered the correct settings, close the Preferences window by clicking on the red x in the top left-hand corner.

Now click on the Connect button within the GlobeTrotter Connect application.

After a few moments you will be connected to the Internet.

Installing the Option Icon 7.2 USB Modem on Windows Vista

Insert the Icon into an available USB port on your computer. Windows will detect the new hardware automatically and will install a CD Drive. This CD will now autorun and Windows will prompt you to confirm the action:

Select the option to Run the GlobeTrotter Connect software. The following window will be displayed:

Click Install. The GlobeTrotter Connect software will now be installed onto the PC. This may take a few minutes. Once the installation has completed the following window will be displayed:

Click Finish.

The software will now determine which SIM card is inserted and will attempt to detect the correct connection settings to use. If it is not able to determine the settings automatically, the following window will be displayed:

Click OK. The GlobeTrotter Connect software will be displayed:

Click on the option to How settings, the following window will be displayed:

Enter the correct settings for your network provider:

Vodafone

Username - web
Password - web
APN - internet

Orange

Username - leave blank
Password - leave blank
APN - orangeinternet

O2

Username - web
Password - web
APN - mobile.o2.co.uk

T-Mobile

Username - leave blank
Password - leave blank
APN - general.t-mobile.uk

Three

Username - leave blank
Password - leave blank
APN - three.co.uk

Once you have entered the correct settings, click Save.

To initiate the Internet connection. Click the Connect button.

Installing the Option Icon 7.2 USB Modem on Windows XP

Insert your SIM card into the modem.
Connect the device to a USB port on your computer.
Windows will detect the new hardware automatically and install a USB Mass Storage Device.
Once the mass storage device has been installed, the installation wizard for the 3G modem will launch automatically.
The wizard will install the necessary drivers and software for the modem automatically.
Once the installation has completed, the following window will be displayed:

Click the Finish button, the Globetrotter Connect application will be displayed:

Enter the relevant APN details for your service provider:

Vodafone - internet
Orange - orangeinternet
O2 - mobile.o2.co.uk
T-Mobile - general.t-mobile.uk
Three - three.co.uk

Enter the relevant username and password:

Vodafone - 'web' for both
Orange - leave blank
O2 - 'web' for both
T-Mobile - leave blank
Three - leave blank

Click the Save button, then Connect to initiate the Internet connection.

Should the GlobeTrotter Connect software not be displayed automatically, double click the icon on the desktop. Or, alternately, locate the icon for GlobeTrotter Connect in the system tray:

Right click on the icon and select Open GlobeTrotter Connect

Installing the Option Icon range of USB Modems on Mac OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard)

Option have released an updated driver package for the Icon range of devices, providing compatibility with Mac OS 10.6, aka Snow Leopard.

The drivers can be downloaded here:

http://www.option.com/en/support/knowledge-base/article/driver-installat...

and an installation guide is available here:

http://www.option.com/en/support/knowledge-base/article/how-to-setup-a-m...

These drivers allow the user to create an Internet connection within the Mac System Preferences, without the need for a separate connection manager as with Tiger and Leopard versions.

This approach does require that you know the relevant APN (Access Point Name), username and password details for your network operator to enter when creating the connection manually. For reference the settings for the UK operators are as follows:

Vodafone:

APN - internet
Username - web
Password - web

Orange:

APN - orangeinternet
username - leave blank
Password - leave blank

O2:

APN - mobile.o2.co.uk
Username - web
Password - web

T-Mobile:

APN - general.t-mobile.uk
Username - leave blank
Password - leave blank

Three:

APN - three.co.uk
Username - leave blank
Password - leave blank

Option Support for Windows 7

Option have released detailed information about the compatibility of their product range with the new Windows 7 operating system. You can get full information as well as access to the latest downloads here - http://www.option.com/en/support/option-support-for-windows-7/

With the Option Icon 451...uCAN

The Option Icon 451 USB 3G modem includes a new feature which Option have dubbed 'uCAN'. Essentially the device is not only a Quad-Band high-speed HSPA modem, but also comes pre-loaded with a suite of 'portable' applications that can be run from the device itself, using the host PC's hardware resources, but not leaving any trace on that PC.
You can read more about the new feature on the Option web site here - http://www.option.com/en/products/products/applications/ap4010/

The Icon 451 also ships with a 2GB memory card allowing you to store documents on the device, providing a portable office in your pocket. The application suite currently includes (for Windows):

• 7-Zip - file compression utility
• OpenOffice - free Microsoft-compatible office suite
• Pidgin - cross-platform instant messaging client
• VLC - media player
• ClamWin - anti virus
• MSN Messenger
• Firefox - web browser

On the Mac platform currently only Firefox is available.

Installation is quick and easy, when inserted into the PC you will be prompted to specify whether or not you want to use the uCAN feature, or whether you want to just use the device's modem functionality.

Windows

Insert the device into the PC, the device will be detected as a CD-ROM device and will autorun - depending on your PC's settings you may find you need to browse to the device in My Computer and launch the uCAN.exe file:

Once the required driver files are installed, Windows will then detect further new hardware and install the device as a USB modem. You may be prompted to reboot once this process has completed.

Once rebooted, the uCAN dashboard will be displayed, and inserting the device into the PC from now on will launch the dashboard:

The left-hand pane displays a list of available portable applications. The uCAN Store icon opens an Explorer window and allows you to browse the contents of the storage card memory.
The right-hand pane displays status information about the mobile connection and allows you to initiate and disconnect the Internet connection.
The unit will automatically configure itself with the correct connection settings for your mobile operator, but should you want to edit these settings manually, you can do so by clicking on the Settings button:

From here you can select from available mobile networks:

Configure APN connection settings:

And select frequency bands:

Diagnostic information is also available:

Mac

When inserted into a Mac, the installation procedure is very similar: the device will be detected as a CD drive:

In the Extra folder is the necessary driver package for the Icon series.
NOTE - the driver package that comes pre-loaded on the device (at the time of writing at any rate), is only compatible up to MacOS 10.5 (Leopard). Should you be running 10.6 (Snow Leopard), you will need to manually download and instal updated drivers - http://blog.brightpointuk.co.uk/installing-option-icon-range-usb-modems-...

Running the driver installer is a straightforward process, follow the on-screen instructions:

MacOS 10.5:

MacOS 10.6:

Once the drivers are installed, you can run the uCAN application, which again will prompt you to specify whether you want to use this feature or just use the device as a modem:

The uCAN application then appears, with the same interface as that used by the Windows application, but with only the Firefox application listed:

The same settings are available:

Installing the Option Icon XY on Mac OS

The Option XY is the latest generation of USB modem for the consumer market, developed in direct response to the growing demand for customisation. Not only can the hardware itself be customised (top & bottom decorative covers), but also the software and packaging.

It is a great product on its own, but is at the same time an extraordinary enabler t target directly your market segments (eg company branding, events, fanclubs, etc).

The new innovative USB connector is made for convenient use and storage, and the high capacity micro-SD slot ensures you have your data wherever and whenever you need it.

The iCON XY gives reliable and fast mobile Internet access, and with its uCAN Connect software, including Zero-CD plug and play, you're online in just 3 simple steps.

Its stylish design is compact enough to fit easily into the palm of your hand, while its very light weight ensures maximum portability and convenience when used with either laptop or desktop PCs.

Specifications

Installation

Insert the Option Icon XY into an available USB port on your Mac. The new hardware will be detected automatically as a removable storage device:

Open the device:

Double click the uCANConnect package:

Click Continue:

Read the license agreement and click Continue:

Click Agree if you accept the terms and conditions:

Specify a location where the required program files should be saved. Click Continue:

Click Install. The required program files and drivers will now be copied to the Mac. When complete click Close:

An icon for uCANConnect will be added to the Applications folder:

Launch the application (if it does not launch automatically), the dashboard connection manager will be displayed:

The connection manager will determine the correct Internet connection settings to use automatically based on the SIM card inserted into the device. To initiate a connection to the Internet, click the main Connect icon in the centre of the dashboard. After a few moments you will be connected to the Internet.

The sidebar displays additional settings:

The SMS Manager enables you to read and compose text messages:

Data transfer thresholds can be defined to avoid excessive (and costly!) usage:

Should you wish to manually edit the Internet connection settings, or create a new profile for a private access point, select the Profiles icon:

Installing the Option Icon XY on Windows

The Option XY is the latest generation of USB modem for the consumer market, developed in direct response to the growing demand for customisation. Not only can the hardware itself be customised (top & bottom decorative covers), but also the software and packaging.

It is a great product on its own, but is at the same time an extraordinary enabler t target directly your market segments (eg company branding, events, fanclubs, etc).

The new innovative USB connector is made for convenient use and storage, and the high capacity micro-SD slot ensures you have your data wherever and whenever you need it.

The iCON XY gives reliable and fast mobile Internet access, and with its uCAN Connect software, including Zero-CD plug and play, you're online in just 3 simple steps.

Its stylish design is compact enough to fit easily into the palm of your hand, while its very light weight ensures maximum portability and convenience when used with either laptop or desktop PCs.

Specifications

Installation

Insert the Icon XY into an available USB port on your PC. Windows will detect the new hardware automatically as a removable storage device and the installer wizard will launch:

Select your desired installation language and click Next:

Read the license agreement and select the option to Agree if you accept the terms and conditions. Click Next:

Specify where you wish the required program files to be saved to your PC - leave this option at the default value unless specifically required elsewhere. Click Next:

Click Next, the required program files and drivers will now be copied to your PC. When complete you will be prompted to restart the PC:

Click Yes. Once rebooted, the uCAN connection manager dashboard application should start automatically:

If the application does not launch automatically, an icon will have been added both to the Desktop and also to the Start Menu, launch the application manually to continue.

The connection manager will determine the correct Internet connection settings to use automatically based on the SIM card inserted into the device. To initiate a connection to the Internet, simply click the main connect icon in the centre. After a few moments you will be connected:

The uCAN sidebar menu displays further available options:

Should you wish to manually edit the connection settings, or create a new profile for a private access point, select the Profiles icon:

The SMS Center allows you to read and compose text messages:

Statistical information on connection history can also be viewed:

Option uCAN Connect - Brand your own connection manager

With mobile broadband becoming increasingly accessible and affordable, and with "cloud-based" email and document hosting services becoming more prevalent - the need for reliable high-speed access to the Internet for both businesses and prosumers is a burgeoning market.

Option have developed the uCAN Connect skinable and customisable dashboard application, together with customisable and replaceable hardware covers for their new range of iCON USB modems.

uCAN Connect combines an intuitive connection manager with a sophisticated user interface. With the modular approach and the unique skinning engine you can adapt the application to your customer's needs.

Smart Skinning

The application can be tailored and branded according to your requirements. Personalise the look and feel: choose a different background, add or remove buttons and toolbars or change the entire layout. The skinning does not only control the look and feel of the application but also controls the localisation options, the application features and the default settings. This solution allows you to make a customised solution for the target market. With the skinning engine you can also allow the end user to choose between the different skins or the skin can be loaded based on the SIM card that is being used. With this smart skinning engine only the sky is the limit.

Cross Platform

With uCAN Connect, Brightpoint can offer the same GUI and same features independent of the platform that is used. Whether you work on Windows or Mac OS, the user experience is the same. This standardisation of user experience across different platforms simplifies the support work and reduces the costs in customer support dramatically.

Auto-Connect

uCAN Connect gives you the same experience with mobile broadband connections as working with WLAN or LAN. Just plug in your device and you are connected! It's as simple as that!

Threshold Limiter & Statistics

Via the threshold limiter and the statistics overview customers are kept informed on their data usage. With limited monthly Internet traffic, alerts can be configured to inform the user when their data allocation has been reached. With the Statistics application users can view their complete connection history.

Live Update

Stay up to date with the latest version of software and firmware. With live update you can choose to have completely automatic updates on a regular basis or you can check for updates manually. It's your choice!

Applications

Applications can not only be added to the uCAN dashboard, making it possible for users to launch external applications directly from the uCAN user interface, but these applications can also be installed as part of the uCAN installation process automatically.

SMS Centre

The SMS Centre has a chat-style view: the messages appear as an ongoing conversation making it easier to pick up the SMS thread history and answer incoming messages.

Pre-paid

Prepaid customers like to be informed about the credit they have left. With uCAN Connect customers can check their available credit and add further credit if needed.

Specifications

Contact Brightpoint today on 0870 849 0225 if you are interested in finding out more about how you can offer customised USB modems to your customers.

For information on the standard uCAN interface, read this article - http://blog.brightpointuk.co.uk/installing-option-icon-xy-mac-os