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AirCard® 597E ExpressCard - User Guide
Note: For step-by-step instruc-
tions to access features of the
AirCard ExpressCard, consult
the
online help
Watcher ®
(page
8
Feature summary
The AirCard ExpressCard is designed to provide a wide range
of capabilities using CDMA network technology. Implemen‐
tation of these features depends on the particular service
provider and account features you have chosen.
available with
33).
Some features described in this manual may not be supported
by your service provider or may not be available with your
network account. For details of the services and accounts
available, contact your service provider.
Wireless ExpressCard
Once installed and configured, the AirCard ExpressCard can
connect to the CDMA network automatically. You just insert
the AirCard ExpressCard, allow Watcher to autolaunch and
authenticate your account on the network, then launch your
Internet browser (which you can also configure in Watcher to
launch automatically)—you're online!
Alternatively, you can make a high‐speed data connection
without running Watcher—simply by launching whatever
application you want to use (such as your web browser or
e‐mail application). Prerequisites: you must have previously
selected, in Watcher, "
and (subject to feature availability) "
connections
The AirCard ExpressCard also allows you to dial up a modem
(such as a corporate server).
CDMA 3G services
The AirCard ExpressCard operates over a type of wireless
network called CDMA
CDMA 3G technology provides a variety of connectivity
features, depending on your service provider and account:
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Always-on
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(Code Division Multiple Access).
1x‐EVDO Rev. A supports Internet connections with data
rates up to 3.1 Mbps (downlink from the network) and
1.8 Mbps (uplink to the network). Average data rates are
450‐800 Kbps (downlink from the network) and
300‐400 Kbps (uplink to the network). Actual speed
depends on the network conditions.
1x‐EVDO Rev. 0 supports Internet connections with data
rates up to 2.4 Mbps (downlink from the network) and
153 Kbps (uplink to the network). Average data rates are
400‐700 Kbps (downlink from the network) and
" for the high‐speed connection
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