Sierra Wireless 595U Network Router User Manual


 
Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem 5
CDMA technology provides a variety of connectivity features, depending on your
Sprint account (actual speed depends on the network conditions):
1xEV-DO Rev. A (Sprint Power Vision
SM
) supports Internet connections with data
rates up to 3.1 Mbps (downlink from the network) and 1.8 Mbps (uplink to the
network). Average data rates are 600 kbps - 1.4 Mbps (downlink from the
network) and 350-500 kbps (uplink to the network).
1xEV-DO Rev. 0 (Sprint Power Vision) supports Internet connections with data
rates up to 2.4 Mbps (downlink from the network) and 153 kbps (uplink to the
network). Average data rates are 400-700 kbps (downlink from the network)
and 40-80 kbps (uplink to the network).
1X (Sprint Vision) supports Internet connections with data rates up to 153 kbps.
Average data rates are 40-80 kbps.
One Touch Activation
Where supported by the network, One Touch Activation (IOTA 2.4) lets you easily
activate your USB modem. When prompted, you simply click “Yes” to indicate that
you’d like the network to autoprogram your USB modem. If this is successful, you
are ready to connect to the network.
Tip:
More information about CDMA networks is available on the CDMA Development
Group Web site, www.cdg.org.
Tip:
For pointers on optimizing your settings, see “How can I optimize my settings to
achieve the fastest speeds and conserve data when accessing my corporate
network?” on page 84.