Uniden Data 2000 Wireless CDPD PC Card - Manual (Page 4)

▲ ▲ Uniden Data 2000 Wireless CDPD PC Card
1.1 What is the Uniden Data 2000?
The Uniden Data 2000 is a wireless CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet
Data) PC Card which enables most laptops, hand held computers, and
Personal Digital Assistants with Type II PC Card slots to communicate
with host-based applications such as web servers, intranet servers,
databases, dispatch systems, and other host computer systems. The
Uniden Data 2000 uses the Internet suite of protocols running over the
CDPD system. The product is fully Windows compatible, supporting
Windows 95/98, Windows NT, and Windows CE. It includes a suite of
GUI (Graphical User Interface) utilities to provide the user with
simplified access to operational status and statistics, as well as the
ability to configure, control, and monitor the performance of the
device. The Uniden Data 2000’s compact size makes it an easily
portable communications tool that can be stored conveniently in a
briefcase or purse when not in use.
1.2 What is CDPD?
CDPD or Cellular Digital Packet Data is a wireless, public access,
packet data standard designed to operate over existing analog cellular
phone systems. Since it is designed to use existing cellular phone
systems, CDPD provides a large coverage area. CDPD’s primary benefit
is quick, inexpensive, and efficient transmission of data packets.
Additional benefits include built-in encryption for security (where
applicable); a billing structure which charges for message size rather
than on-line time (depending on individual service provider’s service
plans); forward error correction methods that reduce the effects of
noise and interference on the airlink; and widespread deployment.
1.3 What is the PCMCIA Standard for PC Cards?
Over the past several years, mobile computers have experienced
explosive growth. While prices have fallen sharply, features are becom-
ing more advanced and reliability has been greatly improved. One of
the most notable features of today’s mobile computers is the PC Card
slot. Over the last four years, the personal computer industry has
rapidly adopted the PC Card slot feature, and today nearly 75 percent
of laptops include a PC Card slot. This has been the driving force in the
innovation and development of PC Card technology.
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