Franklin Steps
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This article contains information for Windows XP or Windows Vista. Steps for installing on a Macintosh will be available by clicking here . GCI does not support installation on Linux, so there is no supporting documentation available for that OS, however the vendor does state this device will function on Linux, so you may install at your own risk.
Installation Steps
Starting the application
Other Information Concerning operating your Modem
Card Information
Usage Information
Uninstalling the Application
Drivers for the Franklin Card using Windows OS
1. Remove the Franklin CDU 680 modem from the case and insert into a USB port on your computer.
Note: The drivers for this device are included on the device, no CD is needed.
2. You will see a message on your system tray notifying you of new hardware found. Then you will see a new window similar to one of the screen shots below.
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3. Click the Windows_2K_XP_Vista folder. Click on the folder which has your operating system. This following steps illustrate the steps for Windows XP or Vista.
4. Double-click on the folder labeled Franklin_CDU680_V#2.02_0...
5. Double-click on the Setup.exe icon (image).
6. You may see a screen showing the installation progress.
7. Once you see the following screen.
8. Click Next
9. Click in the circle next to the statement "I accept the terms of the license agreement".
10. Click the Next button
11. Click the Next button. By clicking next you will accept the default folder installation (GCI Recommended). To change the folder destination, click on the change button. (steps not shown).
12. Ensure both items are checked, as displayed above and click Next.
13. Click the Install button.
You will see a series of screens displaying the installation.
14. When complete you will see a window similar to the one below.
15. Remove the Franklin USB Modem from your USB slot
16. GCI recommends restarting your computer at this time. Click the Finish button. Your computer will shutdown and restart.
This is the area you will use the most after installing the software on to your computer.
1. After the restart, you will see a new icon (image) on your desktop, similar to the one displayed below.
2. Insert the Franklin USB modem into a USB port on your computer.
3. Double-click on the Franklin CDU680DORA icon to start the application.
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4. Then that will automatically go to the following window.
5. Click on the word GO
6. Then you will see
7. Click OK
8. You are now connected to the Internet.
- The blue and green light on the modem will be flashing.
- Opening a browser, you should be able to surf the Internet
9. To stop the connection
10. Click Stop
11. Then you will see the system is disconnected.
12. To close the Franklin Interface, click on the X in the top right hand corner.
Other Information Concerning operating your Modem
The icon in your system tray should be similar to the screen shot displayed below, when the modem is active. If the globe is orange, that is an indication the modem is in a Hibernation mode.
Note: On Windows Vista Operating Systems, you do not have the option to deselect the hibernation mode. Vista software "grays" out this option, so you can not change the hibernation option.
To remove the hibernation mode.
1. Click on Menu on the Franklin interface.
2. Click on the Settings link, then click on the Connection link option
3. That will display a Settings Dialog box.
4. Click on the General tab
5. To remove the Hibernation option, uncheck the Hibernation check box.
6. Click OK to return to the Franklin interface
Xtreme Mobility offers maximum download speeds of up to 2 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 1 Mbps. Average Downloads of 600Kbps to 1.4Mbps and Average Uploads of 300-800Kbps are more typical. Your actual speed will vary, depending on physical location, signal strength, distance from cellular towers, interference (both man-made obstacles, and natural obstacles), and the amount of other network traffic.
Xtreme Mobility is intended to be an extension of your existing cable modem. It offers the additional flexibility to connect outside of the normal office/home area at broadband speeds when receiving an EVDO Rev A connection (see hybrid 1x explanation below when Rev A is not available)
Within the expected coverage area, this product will connect faster that a GSM EDGE device.
- Click here to view the coverage Map
- This product has a Hybrid feature. Depending on your location, this feature will attempt to connect at EVDO speeds by default. If not able to connect at that speed, the device will automatically connect at the 1X speed. Connecting at the 1X connection speed will be noticeably slower than connecting at EVDO.
- This area will roam, in the area displayed on the map link above, areas in Canada and the Lower 48, but connection speeds will vary. Additional roaming charges will apply (see usage info below).
- In-state Usage:
- Xtreme Mobility customers with a GCI cable modem pay $19.99/mo and the plan has unlimited statewide usage.
- Xtreme Mobility customers without a GCI cable modem pay $49.99/mo and the plan has a total included in-state usage allowance of 5 Gig. In-state usage above 5 Gig will be charged at a rate of $ 0.10 per MB
- Out-of-State Usage:
- All Xtreme Mobility plans include 40 MB of lower 49 roaming. Roaming usage above 40 MB will be billed at a rate of $1 per MB
To uninstall the application
1. Go to your control panel
Start | Control Panel
2. Double-click on Add or Remove Programs icon, as shown above
3. Locate and Highlight (click on) the CDU680DORA USB Modem line.
4. Click the Remove button
5. You have the opportunity to Modify, Repair or Remove the application.
6. Click in the circle next to the Remove all installed features
7. Click Next
8. The screen shot displayed above, is a safety message, ensuring you really desire to uninstall the application. Click Yes
9. After the program is finished, you must restart your computer to remove all of the information for this application.
10. Click the circle next to Yes to restart your computer at this time, or click the circle next No to restart later.
11. Click Finish
Drivers for the Franklin Card using Windows OS
The drivers for your Franklin card may be found on the device itself. If you can not locate the drivers on the device, you can install the driver for Windows Operating System, by clicking here.
Last modified 2008-10-28 04:25 PM