Maxon Telecom MM-5100 - Manual (Page 7)

MM-5100 Windows Setup Manual 090803 NZ Page 7 of 44 4/09/2003
4 . O V E R V I E W
This manual is specifically provided as a guide to the set-up and operation of the Maxon
MM-5100 modem with Windows
TM for operation of the MM-5100 in Data or Fax mode when
connected to a PC.
Details on loading the Drivers are covered in the initial section where we describe use of the
installation CD.
The MM-5100 modem is a rugged, full duplex 1xRTT CDMA Voice/Data/Fax/SMS modem
designed to operate on CDMA 800MHz networks. CDMA is an efficient and secure cellular
wireless technology that compliments fixed or mobile applications.
Two main data services are available on CDMA networks: 1xRTT, a packet switched
connection; and IS-95A, a circuit switched connection. IS-95A over-air data rates are limited
to 14.4 kbps. The 1x service is capable of data rates as high as 153.6 kbps [network
dependant].
The MM-5100 modem has been specifically designed to be compatible with 1xRTT networks
to take full advantage of the exceptional data speeds and always-on connection, and is
backwards compatible with IS95A circuit switched networks.
When using the MM-5100 for 1x connections, access is achieved via a PPP (TCP/IP)
connection to the CDMA network. The CDMA carrier provides the Internet connectivity,
becoming the ISP for that session.
Applications such as web browsing, email, FTP, LAN access, etc function as normal.