Up and Running

Installing the GC82 on a Windows machine is simple. (Mac and Linux is more of a science project; see the Cool Tips page for more details.) Just run the software CD before inserting the GC82 into your computer. Once you're done with the install, insert the GC82 and Windows will detect the card, install the driver, and launch the GC82 Manager. The first time the GC82 Manager runs, it prompts you to check for software updates. Do install updates if available, since this software is still in its infancy.

Once updates are done, the GC82 Manager main screen appears, and you're ready to connect. You'll need to add a new connection, so select Connection Wizard from the View menu.

The connection wizard asks you to give the connection a name (we used ATTWS for AT&T Wireless).

In the next screen, you'll need to choose between two types of connections, GPRS and CSD (Circuit Switched Data, used for connecting to a traditional dialup modem). Even though EDGE doesn't appear here, you should select GPRS; it will automatically use EDGE when available.

On the next screen, you need to select an Access Point Name (APN). This will vary depending on your cellular provider. For AT&T Wireless, it's "proxy."

The last screen asks for your user name and password. You should only put something here if directed to do so by your cellular carrier; otherwise, leave it blank.

Going Online

Once you've completed the Connection Wizard, you're ready to connect. Select the new connection you created from the menu and click the Connect button. It will take a few seconds to make the connection. Once you're in, you'll see your connection status on the GC82 manager. You'll see the network name (AT&T Wireless) also listed. This network name will change if you roam onto a different network.

To disconnect your card, select Exit from the file menu and click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray, select the GC82 from the menu, and remove the card when you get a message indicating that is safe to do so.