Sierra Wireless Compass™ 888 and Compass™ 889

Featuring Download Speeds up to 7.2 Mbps and Upload Speeds up to 5.76 Mbps

Compass™ 888 and Compass™ 889 modems feature high-speed HSUPA wireless connectivity with download speeds up to 7.2 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5.76 Mbps. Compass 888 and Compass 889 modems have the ability to roam globally on tri-band UMTS and quad-band GSM/EDGE networks so you can stay connected wherever your travel schedule takes you. The Compass 888 supports HSPA networks utilizing the 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz frequency bands, while the Compass 889 supports 900 and 2100 MHz frequency bands.

To help make the most of your time, a laptop clip designed to maximize modem performance is included as well as a microSD™ memory expansion slot so you can store and transfer files with ease. Compass 888 and Compass 889 modems include Sierra Wireless AirCard® automatic software installation, a seamless, no CD installation experience, so setup is easy and fast for both Mac and Windows users.

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Overview

Key Features:

Wireless download speed up to 7.2 Mbps and upload up to 5.76 Mbps
Familiar USB connection
Small, durable, fixed design
Compass 888 Tri Band UMTS (850/1900/2100 MHz) for North America and Asia-Pacific
Compass 889 Dual Band UMTS (900/2100 MHz) for Europe
Sierra Wireless AirCard automatic software installation

Key Benefits:

Portable from desktop to notebook computers
Tri band HSPA/UMTS for worldwide roaming and global connectivity (Compass 888)
Receive diversity on all WCDMA bands provides for reliable connection and speed, even in fringe network areas
High speed wireless connectivity in more places than Wi-Fi, offering greater mobility

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Specifications

Network Technology	HSUPA HSDPA UMTS EDGE GPRS GSM
Frequency Bands	WCDMA 850/1900/2100 MHz (Compass 888) WCDMA 900/2100 MHz (Compass 889) EDGE/GPRS/GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Antenna Diversity Support	Yes
Operating System Support	Windows 7 Mobile Broadband Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Mac OS X
Operating Temperature	0 to 45 degrees Celsius
Storage Temperature	-40 to 85 degrees Celsius
ROHS Compliant	Yes
A-Tick Approved	No
FCC Approved	Yes
Microsoft WHQL Approved	Yes
Other carrier specific approvals	CE
Form Factor	USB
System Requirements	USB Port, System: Pentium 150 MHz or higher
Memory Requirements	32 MB
Disk Space Requirements	32 MB
Device Dimensions	65 mm (L) x 25 mm (W) x 13.5 mm (H), 2.56" (L), 0.98" (W), 0.53" (H), Volume: 19.5 cc Weight: 30 g
Package Contents	Sierra Wireless Compass™ 888 or Compass 889 USB Modem with Sierra Wireless AirCard Automatic Software Installation, Laptop Display Clip, USB Extension Cable, Carrying Pouch, Lanyard, Quick Start Guide
MicroSD Slot	Yes
Max Uplink Speed	5.76 Mbps
Max Downlink Speed	7.2 Mbps
Optional External Antenna	Yes
GPS	No
Receive Equalizer	Yes

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