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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| CDMA 1 X RTTCode Division Multiple Access - a 2.75-generation wideband technology used in digital cellular, personal communications services. Supports Internet connections with data rates up to 153.6 kbps kbps. 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. |
3.1 Mbps |
1.8 Mbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 216 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 216 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 3.1 Mbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 216 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 216 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 3.8 Mbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 3.8 Mbps |
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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. |
1.8 Mbps |
384 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 216 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 216 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 1.8 Mbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 216 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 216 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 1.8 Mbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 1.8 Mbps |
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| 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. |
450-850 Kbps |
500-800 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 100-130 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 100-130 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, Average 450-850 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 100-130 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 100-130 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, Average 450-850 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, Average 450-850 Kbps |
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| 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. |
300-400 Kbps |
220-320 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 100-130 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 100-130 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, Average 220-400 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 100-130 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, up to 100-130 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, Average 220-400 Kbps |
Varies by Technology, Average 220-400 Kbps |
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| Serial Connection |
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| Ethernet Connection |
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10 base-T |
10/100 |
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| Machine Protocols |
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| Class I Div 2 |
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| Intrinsically Safe |
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| USB Connection |
Type B |
Type B |
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| I/O Ports |
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| GPS |
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| Operating Tempurature |
-40C to +70C |
-40C to +70C |
-30C to +70C |
-30C to +70C |
-30C to +70C |
-30C to +70C |
-30C to +70C |
-30C to +70C |
-30C to +70C |
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| MIL Standard |
810-F, SAEJ1455 |
810-F, SAEJ1455 |
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| ALEOS |
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Antenna Types
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| RF |
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| Rx Diversity |
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| GPS |
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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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| MP Manager® SoftwareA simple and powerful enterprise software tool for the efficient deployment of Sierra Wireless’ MP series rugged vehicle 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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| 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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| AceNet |
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| AceView |
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| Wireless Ace |
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Wireless Networks
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| North America & Asia Pacific: 800 Mhz |
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| North America: 850 Mhz |
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| Europe & Asia Pacific: 900 Mhz |
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| Europe & Asia Pacific: 1800 Mhz |
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| North America & Asia Pacific: 1900 Mhz |
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