Sprint Nextel U760 Modem User Manual


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FAQ Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem by
Novatel Wireless
TM
(U760)
Q: What is the U760 USB modem by Novatel Wireless?
A: This is Novatel Wireless compact next generation USB modem with an internal antenna
and support for microSD memory card up to 32GB that replaces the Ovation U727.
Q: What networks does the U760 operate on?
A: The U760 operates on Sprint’s nationwide CDMA 1xRTT and Mobile Broadband
SM
(CDMA
1xEV-DO Rev 0 and Rev A) network.
Q: Which Operating Systems are supported for use with the Novatel Wireless
U760?
A: Microsoft Windows 2000 /XP/Vista; The Macintosh OS X version 10.4.8 or higher. For
Linux Support please refer to http://www.sprint.com/downloads (
Sprint Mobile Broadband Setup Guide
for Linux)
. The following Operating Systems are not supported: Palm and Pocket PC
(Windows Mobile).
Q:
How do I identify a Type-A USB Modem port?
A: The U760 is designed for common Type A USB form factor. Type A USB ports are found
on virtually all computers (desktops, notebooks, table PCs, etc) and often times is
identified with a USB symbol that resembles a cactus . Not to be confused with the
smaller firewire port, whose symbol resembles a “Y” . Smaller USB ports, called
Type B ports are commonly found on some PDAs and mobile phones, the U760 does not
fit into Type B ports.
Q: I don’t have enough space to fit another USB device in my computer. What are
my options?
A: You have a couple of options depending on your situation.
1) If the problem is due to the fact that the device is too wide that it covers up adjacent
USB ports on the computer you can use the USB cable included in the product
packaging.
2)
If you simply do not have enough USB ports you may consider purchasing a USB
hub. USB hubs are external devices that allow several USB devices to utilize a single
port on the host computer. They can be purchased from most computer or
electronic stores.
Q: Which applications are well suited for using with the U760and the improved upload speeds?
A:
Consumer Business Applications
√ √ Email – Send large files faster
√ √ Internet/Intranet Access
√ √ Video Conferencing and Surveillance
√ Real-time Media Streaming
√ Online Gaming
√ Corporate Server (using VPN) Access
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