Wireless Technologies
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| GSM/GPRSGeneral Packet Radio Services - a 2.5-generation technology (being implemented in GSM networks) that may offer wireless data access speeds of up to 144 kilobits per second in end-user devices. Actual speed depends on the network conditions, coverage and load. |
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| EDGEEnhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution - a 2.75-generation packet network that supports data rates of up to 384 kilobits per second. EDGE is an evolution in capacity, data speeds and new service capabilities from GPRS mobile networks. Actual speed depends on the network conditions, coverage and load. |
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| UMTSUniversal Mobile Telecommunications System (also known as WCDMA) - a 3-generation packet-based network that supports data rates of up to 384 kilobits per second. UMTS represents an evolution in capacity, data speeds and new service capabilities from EDGE and GPRS mobile networks. Actual speed depends on the network conditions, coverage and load. |
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| HSDPAHigh-Speed Downlink Packet Access - a 3.5-generation packet-based technology that offers wireless data service speeds of up to 7.2 megabits per second. HSDPA represents an evolution in capacity, data speeds and new service capabilities from UMTS, EDGE and GPRS mobile networks. Actual speed depends on the network conditions, coverage and load. |
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Device Capabilities
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| Speed Max DownlinkThe theoretical maximum speeds experienced by users when transmitting data from another location to their computers (eg. receiving emails or files). These speeds are dependant on factors including network conditions, coverage and load. |
3.6Mbps |
3.6Mbps |
7.2Mbps |
7.2Mbps |
7.2Mbps |
7.2Mbps |
7.2Mbps |
7.2Mbps |
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| Speed Max UplinkThe theoretical maximum speed experienced by users when transmitting data from their computers to another location (eg. sending emails or files). These speeds are dependant on factors including network conditions, coverage and load. |
384Kbps |
384Kbps |
2.0Mbps |
2.0Mbps |
2.0Mbps |
2.0 Mbps |
2.0/5.76Mbps |
2.0/5.76Mbps |
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| Speed Typical DownlinkThe typical data speeds experienced by users when transmitting data from another location to their computers (eg. receiving emails or files). These speeds are dependant on factors including network conditions, coverage and load. |
400-800Kbps |
400-800Kbps |
500Kbps-
1.4Mbps |
500Kbps-
1.4Mbps |
500Kbps-
1.4Mbps |
500Kbps-
1.4Mbps |
500Kbps-
1.4Mbps |
500Kbps-
1.4Mbps |
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| Speed Typical UplinkThe typical data speeds experienced by users when transmitting data from their computers to another location (eg. sending emails or files). These speeds are dependant on factors including network conditions, coverage and load. |
100-350Kbps |
100-350Kbps |
500Kbps-
1.4Mbps |
500Kbps-
1.4Mbps |
500Kbps-
1.4Mbps |
500Kbps-
1.4Mbps |
500Kbps-
1.4Mbps |
500Kbps-
1.4Mbps |
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| Receive DiversityA term used to describe an advanced radio feature. Receive Diversity refers to the use of two separate receive antennas to collect up the maximum signal energy from un-correlated signal paths in order to optimize signal strength and performance. |
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| Receiver EqualizerAdvanced signal processing that reduces interference and increases the data rates available to 3G users. This means that higher data rates are available more often throughout the coverage area and performance is improved in areas with lots of noise from other channels. |
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| Antenna Style |
Rugged Internal |
Rugged Internal |
Rugged Internal |
Rugged Internal |
Rugged Internal |
Rugged Internal |
Rugged Internal |
Rugged Internal |
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| Optional External Antenna |
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| microSD Slot |
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TRU Technology for Real Users
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| TRU InstallPlug-n-play software installation, without a CD. |
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| TRU DiversityPatent-pending design for the fastest speed, strongest signal strength and most stable connection possible. |
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| TRU LocateHigh performance GPS for a quick and accurate fix on your location. |
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| TRU DurabilityModems built to deal with the rough and tumble reality of life on the road. |
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| TRU Power SaveAdvanced power control for reduced PC battery drain and optimized performance under variable network conditions. |
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| TRU FlowPatent-pending architecture for data traffic management, ensuring a consistent mobile broadband experience. |
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Software Compatibility
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| Watcher® SoftwareSierra Wireless developed software that runs at user’s Windows-based computer. This program allows the user to configure the Sierra Wireless PC Card for communications and to monitor various modem parameters. It is not compatible with other vendors’ modems. |
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| Software Developer Kit (SDK)For third-party developers, Sierra Wireless offers a complete Software Development Kit, including APIs that enables programmers to access all the differentiating features of Sierra Wireless PC Cards, Modules and MPs. |
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| SMS MessagingShort messaging service - a feature that allows AirCard PC Card users (and other mobile terminal users) to receive or transmit short electronic alphanumeric messages on a wireless device. If using AirCard Watcher® software and Outlook 2000 or 2003, users can send/receive/forward/reply to SMS messages within Outlook. |
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| Internet Browsing |
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| VPN SoftwareCompatible with all major virtual private network software to provide secure connectivity back to office systems. These include Certicom Movian, Checkpoint VPN-1, Cisco Secure VPN, Intel Netstructure, Lucent IPSec, Microsoft PPTP/PPC, NetMotion Mobility and Nortel Connectivity software. |
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| Instant Messaging SoftwareCompatible with all major instant messaging software including AOL, Yahoo!, Microsoft, MSN, Skype and Google. |
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| Email & PIM SoftwareCompatible with all major Email and Personal Information Management (calendar, contracts, to-do tracking etc.) enterprise systems including Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, Novell Groupwise etc. Software clients such as Outlook, Eudora, Thunderbird, and web-based clients, such as Yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail are also supported. |
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Operating System Compatibility
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| Windows Vista |
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| Windows XP |
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| Mac OS X |
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