Cellular Technology Definitions - ProSoft Technology ICX35-HWC User Manual

ICX35-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway
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Cellular Technology Definitions

Many GSM Networks have been upgraded to support HSUPA. GSM Networks
use SIM cards which are smart cards containing the account holder's details. A
SIM can generally be moved from one device to another allowing for account
flexibility.
CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) is the cellular technology used by Verizon
in the United States. The ICX35-HWC is certified by Verizon. To provide
backward compatibility and seamless connections in a wider range of locations,
the ICX35-HWC will fall back to 1x when EV-DO is not available.
1x
1x provides a digital cellular telephony system and can provide wireless Internet
access at speeds between 60 and 80 kbps, with bursts up to 144 kbps.
EDGE
EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) provides end-to-end packet
data services with an enhanced connectivity building on GPRS technology and
using the established GSM networks. EDGE provides higher transmission rates
and better transmission quality for data than GPRS. EDGE can carry data at
speeds typically up to 384 kbit/s in packet mode.
When EDGE is not available, your ICX35-HWC will fall back to GPRS for the
connection to your cellular provider to provide continued connectivity.
EV-DO
EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) provides a broadband-like cellular data
connection that is 10 times faster than 1x/CDMA service. With the high-speed
connection, users can experience faster downloading when accessing the
Internet and retrieving e-mails, including large attachments and other bandwidth-
intensive applications. EV-DO is often referred to as Mobile Broadband and
Cellular Broadband.
EV-DO revision A is an enhancement on the original revision 0 adding expanded
upload capabilities and a more robust connection overall. In addition to
increasing the downlink speed, revision A also increases the uplink speed. In
addition, it is backwards compatible and automatically connects with existing and
broadly deployed EV-DO Rev. 0 and 1x networks ensuring reliable and pervasive
connectivity.
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
October 26, 2018
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