Windows 7 Mobile Broadband

Microsoft has released four new innovative features for Windows® 7 that are relevant to the Sierra Wireless AirCard® product line. Windows 7 Mobile Broadband; Windows 7 Devices and Printers; Windows 7 Device Stage; and Windows 7 Location Sensors Platform.

Windows 7 Device Stage for mobile broadband devices was announced on November 10, 2009 with Sierra Wireless the first to offer Device Stage support to operators who have adopted Windows 7 Mobile Broadband. Device Stage provides a new way for users to interact with devices. It includes a visual interface that makes it easy for customers to find and use applications and services for their AirCards. Learn more about Device Stage.

Sierra Wireless has been collaborating with Microsoft to provide support for Windows 7 mobile broadband throughout the Windows 7 beta period serving thousands of Windows 7 beta users with Sierra Wireless AirCards. With Windows 7 mobile broadband, the View Available Networks feature has been expanded to include mobile broadband devices, allowing customers using compatible Sierra Wireless devices to manage all their available network connections from one menu. For network operators and IT organizations, this means that Windows 7 mobile broadband can reduce support, maintenance, deployment, and management costs.

Overview

The table below shows the Sierra Wireless products that are Windows 7 logo-approved to date. Products with this logo support Windows 7 mobile broadband and are also capable of operating Sierra Wireless AirCard Watcher™ connection manager or other compatible connection managers simultaneously, allowing customers to choose how they prefer to manage their network connection.

products with Windows 7 Mobile Broadband

Sierra Wireless AirCard USB Modems  Sierra Wireless AirCard Data Cards  Sierra Wireless AirPrime Embedded Modules (MiniCards*)

AirCard USB 301

AirCard USB 302

AirCard USB 305 (firmware 2.0.0.11, or later)

AirCard USB 306 and USB 307 

AirCard USB 308/309 and USB 310U

AirCard USB 312U

AirCard USB 598

AirCard Compass 888 and Compass 889

AirCard Compass 885

AirCard 402 

AirCard 501 

AirCard 503

AirCard 504

MC8790/8790V

MC8792V

MC5728V 

MC8795V

SL808X

* Windows 7 Driver support for embedded modules may be available from the PC manufacturer.

operators using Sierra Wireless Windows 7 Mobile Broadband solution
  • AT&T AirCard 890*
  • AT&T USBConnect Mercury*
  • TELUS USB 306 Mobile Internet Key
  • O2 Ireland USB 302
  • Telstra Compass 885**
  • Telstra Elite™ Mobile Broadband USB (USB 306)**
  • Telstra Turbo™ Pre-paid USB Modem (USB 301)
  • Telstra Turbo™ 7+ Express Card (AirCard 501)**
  • SoftBank C02SW USB Modem (Compass 888)
  • Cyfrowy Polsat USB 306
  • Cellcom Compass 885**
  • CSL NextG Express 7 (Compass 889)**
  • Mobily 309

*Sierra Wireless AirCard Watcher required
** Requires software updates

What if my product is not on this list?

Sierra Wireless AirCard Watcher connection manager software, device drivers, and Software Development Kits are upgraded to support Windows 7 for all devices. Many products in the field will need updated software for use with Windows 7. Please visit the Support pages for software and device driver updates.

Updates

Sierra Wireless will continue to update this page as new information becomes available - please check back frequently. For updated drivers and software, please visit our Support pages.

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