Standers 580 - Manual (Page 10)

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A Type II PC card wireless modem
The AirCard fits into the standard (Type II) PC Card slot
available on most notebook PCs. Once installed and
configured, the AirCard 580 connects to the high-speed third
generation (3G) CDMA wireless network. You just insert the
AirCard 580, allow Watcher to autolaunch, click connect, then
launch your Internet browser—you’re on-line!
Verizon Wireless
NationalAccess/BroadbandAccess
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The AirCard 580 operates on Verizon Wireless NationalAccess/
BroadbandAccess networks which leverage a 3G wireless
cellular technology called CDMA (Code Division Multiple
Access).
3G CDMA technology provides a variety of connectivity
features, depending on network coverage availabilty and
account features:
• BroadbandAccess is Verizon Wireless’ premier high-speed
wireless data network and is one of the fastest, fully
mobile wireless Internet data solutions available. Lever-
aging 3G CDMA 1xEVDO, the AirCard quickly
downloads complex files and views email attachments at
typical speeds of 300-500 kbps, capable of reaching speeds
up to 2 Mbps.
• NationalAccess is Verizon Wireless’ national wireless
Internet service that operates on 3G CDMA 1xRTT
technology. NationalAccess enables users to access the
Internet, corporate email, attachments, and business appli-
cations with a laptop at typical speeds of 40-60 kbps and
bursts up to 144 kbps. NationalAccess is available in
thousands of cities and towns across America.
Once the connection is established, you can open your browser
and connect to any web site that is accessible through the
Internet, or access other Internet services (such as e-mail and
your corporate VPN).
Additional AirCard 580 features
Beyond the features of high-speed wireless connectivity, the
AirCard 580 provides additional software and hardware
features:
• PIN security code to protect your AirCard and account
from unauthorized use.