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Welcome...1. Get Started...3 T-Mobile Broadband..9. Wi-Fi....15 Virtual Private Network (VPN)...18 Additional Information...21

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the T-Mobile webConnect Rocket 2.0. Your webConnect Rocket 2.0 allows you to experience faster than standard 3G data transfer speeds wherever T-Mobile has HSPA+ network coverage.* This guide provides you with information to get started. If you need additional information, please refer to one of the following options:
On the T-Mobile webConnect Manager
screen, click Help > Help.

Visit www.t-mobile.com.

Call 1-800-937-8997 for general assistance or call
877-822-SPOT for assistance with T-Mobile HotSpot or Wi-Fi.
* HSPA+ is not available in all markets. Your device will still work wherever service is available on T-Mobiles nationwide 3G and EDGE/GPRS networks.

Get Started

Windows.7 MAC.10.4 POWER.PC. G3 256.MB 50.MB Safari MAC.10.5 876.MHz 512.MB 50.MB Safari MAC.10.6 Intel 1.GB 50.MB Safari
Before you begin You.will.need.the.following:
Processor RAM Hard.Drive.Space Web.Browser OS.Service.Pack
1.GHz.32-bit 1.GHz.64-bit 1.GB 50.MB IE.8.0 Service.Pack.0
A.webConnect.Rocket.2.0 A.T-Mobile.webConnect.Data.Plan. A.Subscriber.Identity.Module.(SIM).card A.computer.with.the.following.minimum.requirements (see.below)
Computer requirements You.will.need.a.computer.with.the.following.minimum.requirements:
Windows.XP Processor RAM Hard.Drive.Space Web.Browser OS.Service.Pack 300.MHz 256.MB 50.MB IE.5.5 Service.Pack.1 (or.later) Windows.Vista
T-Mobile webConnect Data Plans T-Mobiles.webConnect.Data.Plans.allow.you.to.connect.to.the. Internet.through.T-Mobiles.Broadband.and.HotSpot.Networks.
1.GHz 1.GB 50.MB IE.7 Service.Pack.0,.1
. Using webConnect for Broadband HSPA+, 3G, 2G Access T-Mobiles.rapidly.expanding.3G.network.provides.faster. data.transfer.rates.than.2G.(also.known.as.EDGE/GPRS).and. even.faster.data.transfer.rates.where.HSPA+.is.available.If. 3G.or.HSPA+.are.not.available,.the.webConnect.Rocket.2.0. will.automatically.try.to.find.T-Mobiles.2G.network.When. connected.via.HSPA+,.you.will.see.H+.on.the.Broadband. tab.in.webConnect.Manager.If.you.are.connected.via.3G.or. 2G,.you.will.see.3G.or.EDGE.T-Mobiles.webConnect.plans.
also provide global roaming access in many countries where T-Mobile coverage is available and roaming agreements are in place (roaming charges may apply).
NOTE: International broadband use requires international service activation; usage does not apply toward monthly data allowance. International rates apply.
Insert SIM card. Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card identifies you to the wireless network. You will not be able to connect to the network without your SIM card.
Using T-Mobile HotSpot Network for Wi-Fi Access The webConnect Manager also allows you to control your connections to home, work, and public Wi-Fi networks. The included T-Mobile HotSpot account provides access to Wi-Fi in numerous locations worldwide. With your webConnect mobile broadband plan, you get unlimited access at thousands of T-Mobile HotSpot Network locations nationwide. To see a list of these locations, visit http://hotspot.t-mobile.com. You can also use your account at thousands of roaming locations worldwide (roaming charges may apply). For a complete listing of T-Mobile HotSpot Network locations, at the main webConnect Manager screen, click the Wi-Fi tab, then click Tools > HotSpot Locator.

NOTE: For data services, you may need to wait up to 24 hours for the service to be activated. By activating service, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to T-Mobiles Terms and Conditions and your Service Agreement.
1.Use the cover release slot and. remove the SIM card cover.
2.Insert the SIM card into the. SIM card slot with the golden. contacts facing down and. the notched corner facing out.
3.Replace the SIM card slot cover.
Insert memory card Your webConnect Rocket 2.0 supports a microSDHCTM memory card (not included with your purchase).
NOTE: Do not remove your memory card while it is in use. Removing the memory card while in use may corrupt the data stored on your memory card and damage the memory card or your WebConnect Rocket 2.0.
Install the webConnect Manager Connect your WebConnect Rocket 2.0 to the USB port of your computer. The T-Mobile webConnect Manager InstallShield Wizard opens. Follow instructions on the screen to install the webConnect Manager. For MAC, follow the instructions below to install: 1.Insert your WebConnect Rocket 2.0 into your laptop. A virtual webConnect Mgr CD-ROM opens on your desktop. 2.Double-click the webConnect Mgr CD-ROM. 3.Open the MacUsersStartHere.html file for instructions on how to install the webConnect Manager software on your MAC.
Slide the memory card into the memory card slot with the golden. contacts facing the back side of your webConnect Rocket 2.0.

T-Mobile Broadband

Connect to T-Mobile Broadband You do not need to add a profile or change settings to connect to T-Mobile Broadband. 1.Make sure your SIM card is in your WebConnect Rocket 2.0. 2.Insert your WebConnect Rocket 2.0 into your laptop. 3.Open the webConnect Manager. 4. Click the T-Mobile Broadband tab.Your WebConnect Rocket 2.0 will then scan the area for available networks. 5.Click Connect. Connect to other networks To connect to another network, you must first create a profile for that network. Consult with your IT administrator, if needed, for applicable settings. To create a profile: 1.Open the webConnect Manager and click the. T-Mobile Broadband tab. 2.Click Tools > Profiles. The Profiles screen opens. 3.On the Profiles screen, click Add. 4.Click Broadband and then click Add.
5.Select the profile of the network you would like to add or. select Create Custom Profile if you want to create a profile for a network that is not listed. 6.Click Next. 7.On the Broadband screen, configure your settings as needed and click Next. 8.On the IP Settings screen, configure your settings as needed and click Next. 9.On the General screen, configure the remainder of the settings for your profile and click Finish. Connect to a saved profile Connecting to other broadband networks may incur roaming charges. 1.Open the webConnect Manager and click the. T-Mobile Broadband tab. 2.Click Tools > Profiles. 3.Click the network that you want to connect to. 4.Click Connect.

Send and receive text messages When.you.are.connected.to.broadband,.you.can.receive. and.send.short.text.messages.to.mobile.phones.or. to.another.device.that.supports.text.messaging. Read text messages When.you.receive.a.new.text.message,.the.webConnect.icon.with. Manager.displays.the.Envelope. a.red.star.on.the.main.Broadband.screen. 1.Open.the.webConnect.Manager.and.click.the. T-Mobile Broadband.tab. 2.Click.the.Envelope.icon. 3.Make.sure.Inbox.is.selected. 4.Double-click.the.message.you.want.to.read. Write and send text messages 1.Open.the.webConnect.Manager.and.click.the. T-Mobile Broadband.tab. 2.Click.the.MSG.button. 3.Click.New.to.open.the.new.message.screen.
4.At.the.To.line,.type.the.destination.phone.number. OR.click.To to.open.the.address.book.to.select. a.contact.saved.in.your.address.book. 5.Type.your.message.and.click.Send. Manage text messages
. Click. or.click.File > Folders > New Folder.to.create. a.new.folder.to.store.messages. Click. or.click.File > Folders > Delete Folder.to. delete.a.folder.(and.all.the.messages.it.contains). Click. or.click.Edit > Move to Folder.to.move.the. selected.message.to.another.folder. Click. or.click.Edit > Copy to Folder.to.place.a.copy. of.the.selected.message.in.another.folder.
Separate.charges.may.apply.to.send/receive.domestic/international.text.messages.
Check usage data Your data plan may include a monthly allowance of data usage. If so, a per megabyte overage charge applies if you exceed your monthly data allowance. You will receive free text messages from T-Mobile if you are approaching or have reached your monthly data usage allowance. Wi-Fi usage through T-Mobile HotSpot as well as any other open Wi-Fi connection is unlimited and does not count against your monthly data allowance. Wi-Fi connections that are not open may have limits. To track your data usage by going to the webConnect Manager: 1.Open the webConnect Manager and click the T-Mobile Broadband tab. 2.Click Usage Setup. 3.Select the billing period start date and plan limit. You can get your billing start date and plan limit by going to http://my.t-mobile.com. 4.Click Close.
Usage Meter Click to view data usage
Check software updates You may receive periodic updates to your webConnect Manager software. You can also manually check for updates. Check updates manually 1.Open the webConnect Manager and click the T-Mobile Broadband tab. 2.Click Tools > Settings. 3.Click the Updates tab. 4.Click Update Now to check for available updates. If you have updates available, a screen opens listing the updates. Select the updates you want and click Download.
You can get Wi-Fi Internet access on the T-Mobile HotSpot Network by connecting to T-Mobile Wi-Fi Network. Internet access at these T-Mobile HotSpot and partner locations is included in your webConnect Data Plan. Connect to T-Mobile HotSpot roaming locations You can use your T-Mobile HotSpot username and password at thousands of roaming locations around the world (additional charges may apply). To see a list of these locations, click the Wi-Fi tab and click Tools > HotSpot Locator. 1.Make sure that you are at a T-Mobile HotSpot Network location. 2.Open the webConnect Manager on your laptop. 3.Click the Wi-Fi tab to scan for available networks. 4.Click Connect. You will be prompted to type your username. and password to your T-Mobile HotSpot account. Your username is your 10-digit phone number and your default password is the last four digits of your Social Security number. 5.Type your username and password. When you have successfully logged in, the T-Mobile HotSpot welcome . screen opens.

TIPS:. The default password for a corporate customer is the last four digits of the tax ID. If you forget your username (phone number), open the webConnect Manager and click Tools > Network Info > Broadband in Connection Manager. Your username is your 10-digit phone number. If you forget your password, you can open a browser while at a T-Mobile HotSpot location and click Account Management. Follow instructions on the screen to reset your password. When done, open the webConnect Manager and click the Wi-Fi tab. Click Tools > User Credentials. Enter your username and the new password and click OK. If you want to auto-save your username and password, you can open the webConnect Manager and click the Wi-Fi tab then click Tools > User Credentials. Type your username and password and select Store this password for future logins. When downloading large files like software updates and movies, use your nearest HotSpot access point or home Internet connection to avoid going over your usage allowance.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Connect to other Wi-Fi Networks The webConnect Manager comes pre-loaded with settings for the T-Mobile HotSpot Network, but connecting to other Wi-Fi networks is as easy as connecting to T-Mobile HotSpot. 1. Make sure that you are at a location with Wi-Fi access. 2. Open the webConnect Manager and click the Wi-Fi tab. 3. Click Networks to display a list of available Wi-Fi networks. 4. Click Connect for the desired network. NOTES:. The webConnect Manager will attempt to automatically connect to any pre-defined networks set in your network profile settings or display the last network connection that you made. Before you connect to a Wi-Fi network, you should confirm with its operator if you will need any additional settings to connect. For example, if you are trying to connect to your work Wi-Fi network, you should check with your IT administrator for the correct settings. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) are extensions of private networks that you can access over a public network, such as the Internet. For example, a large company may implement a VPN so that employees can connect to the corporate network from remote locations over the Internet. To connect to a VPN, you may need special software or settings on your laptop. Please check with your IT administrator for software or settings needed to connect to VPN. The webConnect Manager currently supports VPN clients from the following vendors:

Microsoft Cisco Systems Nortel Networks Limited Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. NetMotion Wireless
Configure VPN You need to configure VPN settings before connecting to VPN. 1.Open the webConnect Manager and click the. T-Mobile Broadband tab. 2.Click Tools > Settings. 3.Click the VPN tab. 4.Click Use existing VPN profile. 5.Select the VPN client and profile from the drop-down boxes. 6.Click OK. You should see the VPN icon appear on the webConnect Manager screen. The next time that you connect to broadband, the VPN client automatically launches.
Connect to VPN manually If you have configured VPN, you will see the VPN icon on the webConnect Manager screen. 1.At the webConnect Manager screen, click the VPN icon. 2.Sign in to your VPN account to connect.

Additional Information

Data Plans: You will be charged for all data sent by or to you through the network, regardless of whether received. Data speed is variable and may be impacted by network conditions and traffic. Your data session, plan or service may be slowed, suspended, terminated or restricted if you use your service in a way that interferes with or impacts our network or ability to provide quality service to other users, if you roam for a significant portion of your usage, or if you use a disproportionate amount of bandwidth during a billing cycle. You may not use your plan or device for the prohibited uses listed in your data plan terms. T-Mobile is not responsible for any third party content or Web site you access using your device. T-Mobile cannot guarantee the security of any Internet communications. See your data plan terms at www.T-Mobile.com for additional details. If you access the T-Mobile HotSpot Network, your use is subject to the T-Mobile HotSpot Terms and Conditions, available at hotspot.t-mobile.com. webConnect: Overage charges may apply; partial megabytes rounded up for billing. Subject to temporarily reduced speeds if total usage exceeds 5 GB (amount subject to change) during a billing cycle. webConnect device required; not voice-capable. Device may not be shared in any manner, including use with a network or more than one computer or other device. Device requires a specific data plan; if you do not have the right plan, you may not be able to use data services. Domestic roaming not possible. Roaming charges may apply to use via non T-Mobile owned Wi-Fi networks. International use requires international service activation; usage does not apply toward webConnect plan limit. International rates apply. Coverage: Service not available everywhere; HSPA+ and 3G coverage available in certain markets. See brochures, and Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at www.t-Mobile. com, for additional information. T-Mobile and the magenta color are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG. webConnect is a registered trademark, and webConnect Rocket is a trademark, of T-Mobile USA, Inc. 2010 T-Mobile USA, Inc.