User Guide

A Type II PC card wireless modem

The AirCard fits into the standard (Type II) PC Card slot available on most notebook PCs. Once installed and configured, the AirCard 580 connects to the high-speed third generation (3G) CDMA wireless network. You just insert the AirCard 580, allow Watcher to autolaunch, click connect, then launch your Internet browser—you’re on-line!

Verizon Wireless

NationalAccess/BroadbandAccessSM

The AirCard 580 operates on Verizon Wireless NationalAccess/ BroadbandAccess 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:

•BroadbandAccess is Verizon Wireless’ premier high-speed wireless data network and is one of the fastest, fully mobile wireless Internet data solutions available. Lever- aging 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.

•NationalAccess is Verizon Wireless’ national wireless Internet service that operates on 3G CDMA 1xRTT technology. NationalAccess enables users to access the Internet, corporate email, attachments, and business appli- cations with a laptop at typical speeds of 40-60 kbps and bursts up to 144 kbps. NationalAccess 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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