How to Use AT&T Quicksilver Globetrotter

The mobile Quicksilver USB is ideal for laptops.

AT&T touts its Quicksilver USB device as the "smallest" and "smartest" mobile connectivity device in the world. The Quicksilver USB indicates an Internet connection with LED lighting; a white light means the device is powering up; a solid blue light means it's getting a 3G connection; and a solid green light means the Quicksilver is acquiring an EDGE connection. Blinking green or blue lights mean the device is connected to the 3G or EDGE networks, respectively. AT&T's Quicksilver USB device is compatible with both PC and Mac operating systems.

Things You'll Need

• Quicksilver USB device
• SIM card
• Windows 2000 or higher
• Mac OS 10.3.9 or higher

Instructions

1. Open the Quicksilver USB by turning the cap to the left or the right. If this is your first time using the device, remove the pull tab covering the USB connector and insert the SIM card in the slot above the USB connector.

2. Push the SIM card into the USB until it clicks into place.

3. Install the software for your Quicksilver device. Windows 2000, XP and Vista users should push the Quicksilver into the USB port to access the AT&T Communications Manager, which automatically starts and guides you through installation. Users with Mac OS 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5 and higher should download the GlobeTrotter Connect software from Option Wireless (see Resources).

4. Restart your computer once the software has completely installed. Windows users should double-click the "ACM" desktop icon and click "Connect" when the button turns orange. Open your web browser to go online. Click "Disconnect" to end your wireless session. Mac users should click the "GlobeTrotter Connect" desktop icon and click "Connect" when the button turns active. Open your web browser to get online, and click "Disconnect" when you are finished.

References

• AT&T: "AT&T USBConnect Quicksilver"
• AT&T: "Quicksilver Brochure"
• AT&T: "Quicksilver Getting Started Guide"