Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 System components, Verizon Wireless Evdo, Your host computing device

network. You just insert the AirCard 580, allow Watcher to auto-launch, click connect, then launch your Internet browser—you’re on-line!

Verizon Wireless EVDO

The AirCard 580 operates on Verizon Wireless networks which leverage a 3G wireless cellular technology called CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access). 3G CDMA technology provides a variety of connectivity features, depending on network coverage availabilty and account features:

•EvDO is Verizon Wireless’ premier high-speed wireless data network and is one of the fastest, fully mobile wireless Internet data solutions available. Leveraging 3G CDMA 1xEVDO, the AirCard quickly downloads complex files and views email attachments at typical speeds of 300-500 kbps, capable of reaching speeds up to 2 Mbps.

•Express Netowrk is Verizon Wireless’ national wireless Internet service that operates on 3G CDMA 1xRTT technology. Espress Network enables users to access the Internet, corporate email, attachments, and business applications with a laptop at typical speeds of 40-60 kbps and bursts up to 144 kbps. Express Network is available in thousands of cities and towns across America. Once the connection is established, you can open your browser and connect to any web site that is accessible through the Internet, or access other Internet services (such as e-mail and your corporate VPN).

Additional AirCard 580 features

Beyond the features of high-speed wireless connectivity, the AirCard 580 provides additional software and hardware features:

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

•A 32-bit Cardbus electrical interface that extends battery life.

•Customized settings for alerts, auto-connection, and more.

•Supports Venturi WirelessTM network optimization software to boost performance while surfing the web.

System components

Your AirCard 580 wireless modem is just one part of a system designed to provide you with a wide range of communication features. Every component of the system is needed to enable these capabilities.

Your host computing device

Your notebook PC hosts the AirCard hardware and runs the communication software: your web browser and e-mail application, and Watcher—the AirCard enabling software. You may also have other software on your computer that can be used wirelessly with the AirCard 580, such as: file transfer protocol (FTP), chat or instant messaging, and VPN (Virtual Private Network) client software for a corporate server.

The AirCard 580 wireless modem

The AirCard fits into a standard Type II PC Card slot available on most notebook PCs. As a dual-band product, the AirCard 580 provides all the advantages of EvDO where it is available while allowing you

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