USB760 Modem Product User Guide
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Glossary
1xRTT
Short for single carrier (1x) Radio Transmission Technology. A high speed wireless technology based on the CDMA
platform. 1xRTT has the capability of providing broadban d-like speeds of up to 144 Kbps. 1xRTT is also referred to as
CDMA2000.
1xEVDO
Part of a family of CDMA2000 1x digital wireless standards. 1xEVDO is a "3G" standard . EVDO stand s for "EVolution, Data-
Optimized." 1xEVDO is based on a techn ology initially known as "HDR" (High D ata Rate) or "HRPD" (High Rate Packet
Data), developed by Qualcomm. The international standard is kn own as IS-856. 1xEVDO h as the capability of providing
broadband-like spee ds of average speed s of 400-700 kbps.
bps
Bits per second – rate of data flow.
Broadband
High-capacity high-sp eed, transmission chann el with a wider bandwidth than conventional modem lines. Broadband
channels can carry video, voice, and data simultane ously.
Computing Device
Personal Computing device (notebook, desktop computer, tablet PC, PDA, etc).
Hot-Swappable
The ability to remove and replace the microSD Card from the USB760 Modem while it is still connected to the computer
and online without damaging the device.
Kbps
Kilobits per second – rate of data flow
LAN
Local Area Network. A data network confined to limited area with moderate to high data rates. Does n ot use common
carrier circuits, although may h ave gateways or bridges to other pub lic or private networks.
Mbps
Megabits per second
MicroSD
Additional external memory for your device.
MicroSD Card
A small, removable flash memory card available in various storage sizes up to 16GB. This accessory is sold separetely.