The Option XY is the latest generation of USB modem for the consumer market, developed in direct response to the growing demand for customisation. Not only can the hardware itself be customised (top & bottom decorative covers), but also the software and packaging.

It is a great product on its own, but is at the same time an extraordinary enabler t target directly your market segments (eg company branding, events, fanclubs, etc).

The new innovative USB connector is made for convenient use and storage, and the high capacity micro-SD slot ensures you have your data wherever and whenever you need it.

The iCON XY gives reliable and fast mobile Internet access, and with its uCAN Connect software, including Zero-CD plug and play, you're online in just 3 simple steps.

Its stylish design is compact enough to fit easily into the palm of your hand, while its very light weight ensures maximum portability and convenience when used with either laptop or desktop PCs.

Specifications

Installation

Insert the Option Icon XY into an available USB port on your Mac. The new hardware will be detected automatically as a removable storage device:

Open the device:

Double click the uCANConnect package:

Click Continue:

Read the license agreement and click Continue:

Click Agree if you accept the terms and conditions:

Specify a location where the required program files should be saved. Click Continue:

Click Install. The required program files and drivers will now be copied to the Mac. When complete click Close:

An icon for uCANConnect will be added to the Applications folder:

Launch the application (if it does not launch automatically), the dashboard connection manager will be displayed:

The connection manager will determine the correct Internet connection settings to use automatically based on the SIM card inserted into the device. To initiate a connection to the Internet, click the main Connect icon in the centre of the dashboard. After a few moments you will be connected to the Internet.

The sidebar displays additional settings:

The SMS Manager enables you to read and compose text messages:

Data transfer thresholds can be defined to avoid excessive (and costly!) usage:

Should you wish to manually edit the Internet connection settings, or create a new profile for a private access point, select the Profiles icon:

NOTE - for best results, always use the latest version of the uCAN connection manager available for download from the Option web site - http://www.option.com/support/icon-xy/downloads