IRIDIUM WORLD DATA SERVICES-----------------------------------------HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
2 Hardware/Software Requirements
To use Iridium Dial-Up Data Service, you will need the following:
A Windows-based PC, with:
• Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4.0 (Service Pack 4 or later), 2000 or XP
• CD-ROM drive
• Serial port
A SIM Card that is provisioned for data (note that this SIM can also be used for voice calls).
An Iridium Phone with a data-capable internal software version:
• Motorola 9500 Phone with software version INC0620 or later
1
• Motorola 9505 Phone with software version LAC109G or later
1
• Motorola 9520 Phone with software version RAC0620, INC0620 or later
1
• EuroCom Iridium Fixed Mount Unit with transceiver software version 3.xx.xx or later
2
Hardware and Software, depending on the type of phone you are using, according to the
table below:
Type of Iridium Phone used for data calls
Hardware and Software
Motorola
9500 or
9505 Phone
Motorola
9500 or 9505
Phone, with a 9570
Portable Dock
3
Motorola
9520
Mobile
Phone
EuroCom
Iridium
Fixed
Mount Unit
Data Kit, which includes:
• Data Adapter
• Serial Cable (9-Pin, M/F)
• Stand
• Iridium World Data
Services CD
Iridium World Data Services CD
(Available in the Data Kit. Also sold
separately)
Serial Cable (9-Pin, M/F)
(Not sold as a standalone item by Iridium.
This item is widely available at retail stores)
1
To check the software version on Motorola phones: Press *#91# on the keypad.
2
To check the transceiver software version on the EuroCom Iridium Fixed Mount Unit:
Press the “MENU” button, scroll down to System, press the “>” button three times.
3
The 9570 Portable Dock requires an adapter (sold separately) for use with the 9505 Portable
Phone.
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