Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 manual Appendix a Glossary, E911 --Emergency call mode

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Appendix A: Glossary

1xEV-DO -- Evolution Data Optimized An evolution of cdma2000® 1x technology and is an 3G standard. 1xEV-DO provides peak data rates of up to 2.4 Mbps. Also known as high data rate, or HDR, providing high-speed, high-capacity wireless Internet connectivity, and is optimized for packet data services. EV- DO only addresses data - not voice. It requires a dedicated slice of spectrum, separate from voice networks using standards such as 1xRTT.

1xRTT -- One Times Radio Transmission Technology (the one times refers to the frequency spectrum), a 3G standard technology that supports speeds up to 144 kbps. 2G

2G -- Second generation data transfer uses as much network capacity as any other call, and uses that capacity for the duration of the connection, regardless of whether data is being transmitted at any one moment. In contrast, the newer 3G standard is much faster for data, and only uses network capacity

when data is actively being transmitted.

3G Third generation—A new generation of wireless systems, including cdma2000 1xRTT and 1xEV-DO, that provides high speed data transmission (144 kbps and higher) and Internet Protocol (IP) based services in fixed, portable and mobile environments.

bps bits per second—The actual data speed over the transmission medium. See also baud.

carrier -- A wireless network service provider, licensed to use radio frequencies in particular regions.

CDG -- CDMA Development Group. Consult www.cdg.org. Also a series of three test suites required to certify a device for use on a CDMA network.

CDMA -- Code Division Multiple Access A wideband spread spectrum technique used in digital cellular, personal communications services, and other wireless networks. Wide channels (1.25 MHz) are obtained through spread spectrum transmissions, thus allowing many active users to share the same channel.

Each user is assigned a unique digital code, which differentiates the individual conversations on the same channel. CDMA2000 1X Also known as 1xRTT, this is a high-speed standard for CDMA cellular communications.

CnS -- Control and Status A proprietary protocol for managing Sierra Wireless devices. COM -- The serial communications port of a computer.

directory number See MIN

DNS -- Domain Name Server Internet server that supplies the mapping of domain names to IP addresses.

Dormancy -- The packet data connection has the logical PPP session left open while the underlying physical link (the radio channel) is released. When traffic is to resume, a radio channel is required and the original PPP session resumes.

DSRDUN -- Dial-Up Networking. A Windows® protocol for connecting a computer to a server via the telephone network.

E911 --Emergency call mode.

ERP -- Effective Radiated Power. A measure of the RF energy radiated from an antenna.

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Contents User Guide Limitation of Liability Safety and HazardsImportant Notice Patents & LicensesContact Information CopyrightTrademarks Table of Contents Troubleshooting Tips Technical Specifications Feature summary Introducing the AirCard Wireless ModemPackage contents WelcomeAirCard 580 wireless modem Verizon Wireless EvdoAdditional AirCard 580 features System componentsAirCard software and driver Verizon Wireless account3G Cdma wireless network Care and maintenance Your account and coverage area Getting StartedAirCard 580 software System requirements Installation ProceduresOverview System Resource RequirementsPart 1 AirCard 580 software installation Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP installation proceduresTo insert the AirCard 580 into your notebook PC Inserting the AirCardRemoving the AirCard Driver installation Proper PC card insertion and removalPage Part 3 Activating the AirCard with Verizon Wireless Launching Watcher Watcher BasicsLaunching and exiting Watcher Exiting WatcherConnect Powering the AirCard 580 On/OffConnect and disconnect Components of the Watcher window DisconnectIndicator area and icons Indicator Area Icons Icon MeaningService Status Dialog and Associated Icon Service status area and countersService status dialog Icon MeaningConnection timer Byte counterConnect / disconnect SettingsAction buttons System tray shortcutSettings Menu General Tab Options Option Choices Description Call log System Tray ModeAbout tab Call Log Column DescriptionsSystem Tray Icon System Tray Icon meaningsSystem tray menu System Tray menu optionsAlert Windows Understanding alert windowsSecurity lock enabled alert Power on card alertReset call log confirmation Connection in progress alertTray mode alert How do I log in to my Virtual Private Network VPN? Troubleshooting TipsHow do I un-install Watcher? Page Radio frequency and electrical specifications Technical SpecificationsRadio frequency and electrical specifications LED operationEnvironmental specifications Environmental specificationsRegulatory Notices Regulatory and Safety InformationUnited States of America Important Notice Safety InformationSafety and Hazards Blasting Areas and HospitalsDriving E911 --Emergency call mode Appendix a GlossaryESD --Electro-Static Discharge HostPRI --Product Release Instructions RF --Radio Frequency

AirCard 580 specifications

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