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Introducing the AirCard® 555 Wireless Network Card
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through the Internet, or access other Internet services (such
as e-mail).
The connection is “active” in a 1X connection when data
transmission is occurring. If data transmission stops for a
period of time (determined by the network), the connec-
tion becomes “dormant”. You can place and receive voice
calls while the data connection is dormant but not when it
is active.
Note: You may increase your
data transmission speed by
using compression software.
Contact your service provider for
details.
• Circuit switched (dial-up) data, using the earlier CDMA
IS-95 specification, supports data connections to any dial-
in service at rates up to 14.4 kbps. Circuit switched data
capability also supports G3 facsimile (Fax Class 2.0), see
“Fax Configuration” on page 53.
• QNC (Quick Net Connect), provides a simplified way to
dial into an Internet connection (using circuit switched
data) where 1X high-speed packet service is not available.
• SMS (Short Message Service), allows you to send and
receive short text messages using the AirCard.
• Voi ce calling, including E911 (Phase I) support for
emergency services.
Additional AirCard features
Beyond the features of the CDMA network, the AirCard
provides additional software features:
• PIN security code to protect your AirCard and account
from unauthorized use.
• An Activation Wizard (page 35) to assist with configuring
your CDMA accounts. The AirCard supports two
accounts.
• A Phone Book to manage your contacts on notebooks. On
handhelds, Watcher has direct access to your Windows CE
Contacts application.
• Sound options to customize ringtones for incoming calls,
SMS messages, and voice mail alerts.
• A Scratch Pad to enter quick notes and phone numbers.
• A Call Log to track incoming, outgoing, missed calls and
determine the amount of data transferred.
• Ability to manage and monitor connections with a WiFi
network adapter (notebooks only).