Sierra Wireless 555 manual Additional AirCard features

Note: You may increase your data transmission speed by using compression software. Contact your service provider for details.

Introducing the AirCard® 555 Wireless Network Card

through the Internet, or access other Internet services (such as e-mail).

The connection is “active” in a 1X connection when data transmission is occurring. If data transmission stops for a period of time (determined by the network), the connec- tion becomes “dormant”. You can place and receive voice calls while the data connection is dormant but not when it is active.

•Circuit switched (dial-up) data, using the earlier CDMA IS-95specification, supports data connections to any dial- in service at rates up to 14.4 kbps. Circuit switched data capability also supports G3 facsimile (Fax Class 2.0), see “Fax Configuration” on page 53.

•QNC (Quick Net Connect), provides a simplified way to dial into an Internet connection (using circuit switched data) where 1X high-speed packet service is not available.

•SMS (Short Message Service), allows you to send and receive short text messages using the AirCard.

•Voice calling, including E911 (Phase I) support for emergency services.

Additional AirCard features

Beyond the features of the CDMA network, the AirCard provides additional software features:

•PIN security code to protect your AirCard and account from unauthorized use.

•An Activation Wizard (page 35) to assist with configuring your CDMA accounts. The AirCard supports two accounts.

•A Phone Book to manage your contacts on notebooks. On handhelds, Watcher has direct access to your Windows CE Contacts application.

•Sound options to customize ringtones for incoming calls, SMS messages, and voice mail alerts.

•A Scratch Pad to enter quick notes and phone numbers.

•A Call Log to track incoming, outgoing, missed calls and determine the amount of data transferred.

•Ability to manage and monitor connections with a WiFi network adapter (notebooks only).

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