Quick Start Guide

Table of Contents

Overview........................................................................................ 3
Introducing Your T-Mobile® webConnect JetTM............................. 4
Get Started.................................................................................... 6
Installation & Setup....................................................................... 9
Connect to T-Mobile Broadband................................................. 11
Connect to Wi-Fi......................................................................... 17
Connect to VPN........................................................................... 20
Additional Information................................................................. 23

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 Overview
This guide helps you get started. If you need additional information
on features and services, please select one of these helpful
options:
n On the T-Mobile webConnect Manager screen,
click Help > Help.
n Visit www.t-mobile.com.
n Call 1-800-937-8997 for general assistance or call
877-822-SPOT for assistance with T-Mobile HotSpot or Wi-Fi.

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 Introducing Your T-Mobile® webConnect JetTM

Congratulations on your purchase of the T-Mobile webConnect Jet with

T-Mobile webConnect Manager software. Together, the webConnect
Jet and the webConnect Manager allow you to:
n Connect to T-Mobile’s high-speed 3G and 2G networks
n Connect to Wi-Fi networks, including
the T-Mobile HotSpot Network
n Browse the Internet
n Connect to corporate networks through VPN
n Send and receive text messages microSDHCTM
Card Slot
n View connection types and status (not shipped with
n Create and modify connections and settings microSD card)

Separate charges apply to send/receive domestic/international text messages.

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 Get Started Windows 7 MAC 10.4 MAC 10.5

Processor 1 GHz 32-bit POWER PC 876 MHz

Before you begin, you will need: 1 GHz 64-bit G3
n A T-Mobile webConnect Jet RAM 1 GB 256 MB 512 MB
n A Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card Hard Drive Space 160 MB 60 MB 60 MB
n A T-Mobile webConnect Data Plan Internet Explorer IE 8.0 Safari Safari
n A computer with the minimum requirements
OS Service Pack Service Pack 0
(see below for requirements)

Requirements Activate service

You will need your webConnect Jet and a computer with the following T-Mobile’s webConnect Data Plans allow you to connect to the Internet
minimum system requirements: through T-Mobile’s Broadband and HotSpot Networks.
n Using webConnect for Broadband 3G / 2G Access
T-Mobile’s rapidly expanding 3G network provides faster data
Windows XP® Windows Vista® transfer rates than 2G (also known as EDGE/GPRS). If 3G is
not available, the webConnect Jet will automatically try to find
Processor 300 MHz 1 GHz T-Mobile’s 2G network. The plan also provides global roaming
RAM 256 MB 1 GB access in many countries where T-Mobile coverage is available
Hard Drive Space 60 MB 60 MB and roaming agreements are in place.
Internet Explorer IE 5.5 IE 7 n Using T-Mobile HotSpot Network for Wi-Fi Access (included)
OS Service Pack Service Pack 1 Service Pack 0, 1 The webConnect Manager also allows you to control your
(or later) connections to home, work, and public Wi-Fi networks.

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 The included T-Mobile HotSpot account provides access to Wi-Fi Installation & Setup
in numerous locations worldwide. With your webConnect Data Plan
you have unlimited Wi-Fi access at nearly 10,000 locations in the
T-Mobile HotSpot Network, including Starbucks, Barnes & Noble Insert SIM
Bookstores, select Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Red Roof Inns, Sofitel 1. Remove the SIM card slot
and Novotel Hotels, the airline clubs of American®, Delta, United®, cover.
and US Airways®, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Los
Angeles International Airport, San Francisco International Airport,
and other airports. You can also use your account at thousands
of roaming locations worldwide. 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 2. Insert SIM card into the SIM
activating service, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to the Terms and Conditions card slot with the golden
of the Service Agreement. contacts facing down and
the notched corner facing
out. Replace the SIM card
slot cover.

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 Insert memory card Connect to T-Mobile Broadband
Your webConnect Jet supports a
microSDHCTM memory card Connect to T-Mobile Broadband
(not included with your purchase).
NOTE: Do not remove your memory card
You do not need to add a profile or change settings to connect to
while it is in use. Removing the memory card T-Mobile Broadband.
while in use may corrupt the data stored on
your memory card and damage the memory 1. Make sure your SIM card is in your webConnect Jet.
card or your webConnect Jet. 2. Insert your webConnect Jet into your laptop.
3. Open the webConnect Manager.
4. Click the T-Mobile Broadband tab.Your webConnect Jet
Slide the memory card into the memory card slot with the golden
will then scan the area for available networks.
contacts facing the back side of your webConnect Jet.
5. Click Connect.

Install the webConnect Manager Connect to other networks

Connect your webConnect Jet to the USB port of your computer. To connect to another network, you must first create a profile for that
For Windows, the webConnect Manager installs automatically. network.
For MAC, follow the instructions below:
Create a profile
1. Insert your WebConnect Jet into your laptop. A virtual
webConnect Mgr CD-ROM opens on your desktop. 1. At the main webConnect Manager screen, click the
2. Double-click the webConnect Mgr CD-ROM. T-Mobile Broadband tab.
3. Open the MacUsersStartHere.html file for instructions on how to 2. Click Tools > Profiles. The Profiles screen opens.
install the webConnect Manager software on your MAC. 3. At the Profiles screen, click Add.
4. Click Broadband and then click Add.
5. Select the network whose profile you would like to add or
select Create Customer Profile if you want to create a profile
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 for a network that is not listed here. Send text messages
6. Click Next. When you are connected to broadband, you can send/receive short
7. Click Next again. text messages to mobile phones or to another webConnect Jet user.
8. On the IP Settings screen, configure your settings as needed
and click Next. Consult with your IT administrator if needed for Write and send text messages
applicable settings. 1. At the main webConnect Manager screen, click the T-Mobile
9. On the General screen, configure the remainder of the settings for Broadband tab.
your profile and click Finish. Consult with your IT administrator if 2. Click the MSG button.
needed for applicable settings. 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
Connect to other networks book.
Connecting to other broadband networks may incur roaming 5. Type your message and click Send.
charges.
1. At the main webConnect Manager screen, click the T-Mobile
Broadband tab.
2. Click Tools > Profiles.
3. Click the network that you want to connect to.
4. Click Connect.

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 Read text messages Check usage data
When you receive a new text message, the webConnect Manager Your data plan includes a monthly allowance of 3G and 2G data usage.
displays the Envelope icon with a red star on the main A per megabyte overage charge applies if you exceed your montly data
Broadband screen. allowance. You can track your data usage by going to the webConnect
Manager. Click T-Mobile Broadband and click Usage meter button.
1. At the main broadband screen, click . Select the billing period start date. You can get your billing start date by
2. Make sure Inbox is selected. going to http://my.t-mobile.com.
3. Double-click the message you want to read.
Usage Meter
Manage text messages (Windows only) Click to view data usage

n Click or click File > Folders > New Folder

to create a new folder to store messages.
n Click or click File > Folders > Delete Folder
to delete a folder (and all the messages it contains).
n Click or click Edit > Move to Folder to
move the selected message to another folder.
n Click or click Edit > Copy to Folder to place
a copy of the selected message in another folder.

Separate charges apply to send/receive domestic/international text messages.

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 Check software updates Connect to Wi-Fi
You may receive periodic updates to your webConnect Manager
software. You can also manually check for updates. Connect to T-Mobile HotSpot Networks
You can connect to the Internet from any T-Mobile HotSpot Network by
Check updates manually
connecting to:
1. At the main webConnect Manager screen, click the
T-Mobile Wi-Fi Network
T-Mobile Broadband tab.
n

This network connection is the T-Mobile standard network for

2. Click Tools > Settings.
NOTE: On MAC computers, click T-Mobile webConnect Manager > Preferences. Wi-Fi connections.
n T-Mobile’s Enhanced WPA
3. Click the Updates tab.
These network connections allow secured connection
4. Click Update Now to check for available updates. using the WPA encryption (802.1x) standard. These
network connections are partner networks included in your
If you have updates available, a screen opens listing the updates. webConnect Data Plan.
Select the updates you want and click Download.

Connect to T-Mobile HotSpot Network

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
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 and password to your T-Mobile HotSpot account. Connect to other Wi-Fi Networks
NOTE: On MAC computers, you can connect to Wi-Fi by clicking the AirPort icon on
the tool bar and click Turn AirPort On. The webConnect Manager comes pre-loaded with settings for the
T-Mobile HotSpot Network, but connecting to other Wi-Fi networks is
5. Type your username and password. When you have successfully as easy as connecting to T-Mobile HotSpot.
logged in, the T-Mobile HotSpot welcome screen opens.
1. Make sure that you are at a location with Wi-Fi access.
NOTES: 2. Open the webConnect Manager on your laptop.
Your T-Mobile HotSpot username is your 10 digit phone number. Your 3. Click the Wi-Fi tab to scan for available networks.
default password is the last four digits of your Social Security numbers. 4. Click Networks to display a list of available Wi-Fi networks.
The default password for a corporate customer is the last four digits of 5. Click Connect for the desired network.
its tax ID. Your phone number is available through Tools > Network NOTE: On MAC computers, you can connect to Wi-Fi by clicking the AirPort icon on
the tool bar and click Turn AirPort On.
Info > Broadband in Connection Manager.
The webConnect Manager can save your username and password to
speed up connections to the T-Mobile HotSpot Network. To save, click NOTES:
the Wi-Fi tab on the main webConnect Manager screen, then click The webConnect Manager will attempt to automatically connect to any
Tools > User Credentials. Type your username and password and pre-defined networks set in your network profile settings or display the
select Store this password for future logins. last network connection that you made.
Your webConnect Jet does not have a Wi-Fi radio. The webConnect Before you connect to a Wi-Fi network, you should confirm with
Manager software uses the Wi-Fi radio in your computer to make Wi-Fi its operator if you will need any additional settings to connect. For
connections. example, if you are trying to connect to your work Wi-Fi network, you
should check with your IT administrator for the correct settings.

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 Connect to Virtual Private Network (VPN) Configure VPN
You need to configure VPN settings before connecting to VPN.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) are extensions of private networks that 1. At the main webConnect Manager screen, click the
you can access over a public network, such as the Internet, without T-Mobile Broadband tab.
compromising security. For example, a large company may implement 2. Click Tools > Settings.
a VPN so that employees can connect to the corporate network from 3. Click the VPN tab.
remote locations over the Internet. To connect to a VPN, you may need 4. Click Use existing VPN profile.
special software or settings on your laptop. Please check with your IT 5. Select the VPN client and profile from the drop-down boxes.
administrator for software or settings needed to connect to VPN. 6. Click OK.
The webConnect Manager currently supports VPN clients from the
following vendors: You should see the VPN icon appear on the webConnect
Manager screen. The next time that you connect to broadband,
n Microsoft ®
the VPN client automatically launches.
n Cisco Systems®
n Nortel Networks Limited®
n Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.®
n NetMotion Wireless

VPN

VPN is not supported on MAC.

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 Connect to VPN manually Additional Information
If you have configured VPN, you will see the VPN icon on the
webConnect Manager screen.
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
1 At the main webConnect Manager screen, click the VPN icon.
and may be impacted by network conditions and traffic. Your data
2. Sign in to your VPN account to connect. 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 apply; partial megabytes rounded

up for billing. Device is not voice-capable. Laptop Stick may not be
shared in any manner, including use with a network or more than one
computer or other device. This 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

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 requires international service activation; usage does not apply toward
webConnect plan limit. International rates apply.

Coverage: Service not available everywhere; 3G coverage available

in certain markets. See brochures, and T-Mobile’s Terms and
Conditions (including arbitration provision) at www.T-Mobile.com, for
coverage maps, additional rate plan information, charges for features
and services, and restrictions and details. T-Mobile and the magenta
color are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG. webConnect
is a trademark of T-Mobile USA, Inc.
©2009 T-Mobile USA, Inc.

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