1: Introducing the USB 598 modem 1

Welcome

Feature summary

Package contents

System components

Care and maintenance of your modem

Note: This document applies to you, only if your wireless device is the USB 598 modem from Sierra Wireless.

Welcome

The Sierra Wireless USB 598 modem is a dual‐band wireless USB modem for cellular and PCS networks, and the GPS frequency band. The modem enhances the functionality of your mobile computing device by adding 2‐way messaging and high‐speed mobile data in extended areas, compared to wireless local area networks.

This modem allows you to do the following (subject to feature availability), without using a wireline phone or network:

Connect to the Internet, VPN and corporate networks

Send and receive SMS messages

Use location‐based services

Conduct video‐conferencing

Access streaming, real‐time media

Play games online

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Feature summary

The USB modem is designed to provide a wide range of capabilities using CDMA network technology. Implemen‐ tation of these features depends on the particular service provider and account features you have chosen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sony manual Introducing the USB 598 modem, Welcome, Feature summary