Sierra Wireless 595 manual What is Sprint PCS Connection Manager?

What is Sprint PCS Connection Manager?

Sprint PCS Connection Manager is software that lets you connect to the Sprint Power Vision/Sprint PCS Vision network. Sprint PCS Connection Manager takes advantage of the increased data speeds offered by the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.

If the connection is “always on,” am I always being billed?

No. The connection to the network goes dormant after a period of inactivity, but the connection can be re-established faster than having to reconnect. Billing occurs only when data is passed across the network.

How fast is the connection with Sprint PCS Connection Manager?

The Sprint PCS Network allows you to connect to the Internet at speeds of up to

3.1Mbps (1xEV-DO Rev. A), 2.4 Mbps (1xEV-DO Rev. 0), or 144 kbps (1X). Average connection speeds are:

For 1xEV-DO Rev. A: between 600 and 1300 kbps downlink from the network, and between 300 and 400 kbps uplink to the network;

For 1xEV-DO Rev. 0: between 400 and 700 kbps downlink from the network, and between 40 and 80 kbps uplink to the network;

For 1X: between 40 and 80 kbps.

This is faster than a dial-up connection. Bandwidth optimization on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network (page 64) provides increased data throughput for certain applications and protocols.

Can I connect to a dial-up account like AOL or EarthLink?

No. The software does not support dial-up connections.

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