Sierra Wireless AirCard® W801 Mobile Hotspot

Welcome to a new generation of wireless convenience with the Sierra Wireless AirCard® W801 Mobile Hotspot, the first wireless mobile hotspot that supports both 3G and 4G networks. Also known as the Overdrive™ 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot launched by Sprint, turn a single Internet connection into a wireless LAN that you can share with colleagues, friends, or family. Take advantage of today's fastest broadband connections whether you are on the road, in hotels, cafés, or conference centers.

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Overview

Key Benefits for Operators:

  • Differentiate your network service with a 3G/4G mobile hotspot option
  • Add value to your service by allowing connectivity to anything Wi-Fi
  • Increase your target market size by offering Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Fast, secure, easy connectivity keeps your support costs down

Read the AirCard W801 Mobile Hotspot Datasheet for Operators

Opportunities in Enterprise Markets:

  • Broaden your business subscriber base
  • Add value to your service with Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Add or upgrade more users to your fastest 3G/4G networks
  • Retain customers with the best mobile office connectivity solution

Read the AirCard W801 Mobile Hotspot Datasheet for Enterprise

Opportunities in Consumer Markets:

  • Capitalize on the popularity of Wi-Fi enabled consumer electronics
  • Add value to your service with Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Add or upgrade more users to your fastest 3G/4G networks
  • Enter the college market and capture a new generation of users
  • Provide an alternative to home cable Internet

Read the AirCard W801 Mobile Hotspot Datasheet for Consumers

Specifications

Network TechnologyCDMA EV-DO REV A/WiMAX
Frequency BandsCDMA 850/1900 MHz
WiMax 2500 MHz
GPS 1575 MHz
Antenna Diversity SupportYes
Operating System SupportWindows 7 SP1
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Mac OS X
Linux
Anything with Wi-Fi
Operating Temperature0 to 45° Celsius
Storage Temperature-20 to 85° Celsius
Approvals ComplianceROHS Compliant
FCC
Other Carrier Specific Approvals
Form FactorMobile Hotspot
System RequirementsWi-Fi 802.11 b/g,
System: Pentium 150 MHz or higher
Memory Requirements32 MB
Disk Space Requirements32 MB
Device Dimensions80 mm (L) x 80 mm (W) x 15.2 mm (H), 3.15” (L) x 3.15” (W) x 0.6” (H),
Weight: 4.47 oz (127 g)
Package ContentsSierra Wireless AirCard® W801 Mobile Hotspot,
Quick Start Guide,
Terms & Conditions & Important Information,
USB to micro USB cable,
AC charger with USB port
Max Uplink Speed5 Mbps
Max Downlink Speed10 Mbps
Optional External AntennaNo
Additional FeaturesGPS
MicroSD Slot
Receive EqualizerNo

Support

  • Visit our Knowledge Base to view answers to the most common questions and to send a request to our Technical Support team.

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Where To Buy

You can purchase the Sierra Wireless AirCard W801 from:

Sprint   (USA)

clear   (USA)

  (USA)

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