Sierra Wireless AIRCARD 595U User Manual
Sierra Wireless Hardware
AIRCARD
®
595U USB MODEM
USB WIDE AREA WIRELESS MODEM FOR 1XEV-DO REVISION A NETWORKS
HOME DESKTOP AND NOTEBOOK
COMPUTER USE WITH NEW USB
DESIGN:
The AirCard® 595U USB modem is the newest addi-
tion to the Sierra Wireless family of wireless products.
Packaged in a stylish, compact form factor, the
AirCard 595U USB modem can plug directly into any
USB port or via the docking cradle. It is a portable
solution for enterprise & home use, offering the best
mobile and fi xed wireless alternative on the market.
Compatible with both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS
X operating systems, the AirCard USB modems offer
customers a fl exible alternative to both PCMCIA and
ExpressCard solutions.
NEXT GENERATION EV-DO WIRE-
LESS DATA:
Leveraging the latest high-speed EV-DO Revision A
technology, the Sierra Wireless AirCard 595U USB
Modem provides wide area wireless data access
at speeds up to 3.1 Mbps download and 1.8 Mbps
upload. Users can expect average upload speeds
to improve to 350-500 Kbps (from 70-144), while
download speed improves to 450 Kbps-1.4 Mbps
(from 300-600). The faster upload data speeds
provide a richer experience for large fi le uploads and
media/video streaming.
LBS SUPPORT AND BUILT-IN GPS
ANTENNA:
The AirCard 595U includes built-in GPS
capability and support for LBS. As an
example, using the exact location of the
.
STYLISH, PORTABLE USB SOLUTION FOR HOME & BUSINESS USE
.
UP TO 3.1 MBPS DOWNLOAD, 1.8 MBPS UPLOAD FOR LARGE FILE TRANSFER AND MEDIA STREAMING
.
BUILT-IN GPS ANTENNA AND SUPPORT FOR LOCATION BASED SERVICES (LBS)
.
DUAL-BAND, DIVERSITY OPERATION: 800 MHZ AND 1900 MHZ
.
SIMPLE INSTALLATION AND A USER-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE
Notebook or Desktop Use
Compact, Stylish Design
GPS and LBS Support
modem, users can acquire accurate mapping
directions to client appointments or
locate the closest restaurant, hotel or gas
station.
*Dependant on network operator support
A variety of applications are well suited for using with
the AirCard 595U USB modem:
HIGH PERFORMANCE ANTENNA
DESIGN OFFERS INCREASED RELI-
ABILITY:
Sierra Wireless has developed a new design for the
AirCard 595U USB modem antenna. With the new
highly effi cient and receptive antenna the AirCard
595U USB modem provides end users with the fast-
est, most reliable connections with improved speeds
and extended coverage through better network signal
acquisition in medium to low signal strength areas.
TO ENHANCE SIGNAL COVERAGE
& PERFORMANCE:
A new robust antenna connector is provided for
attaching an optional external antenna.
SIMPLE INSTALLATION AND USE:
Easy-to-install, easy-to-use Watcher™ software
provides a common look and feel across all Sierra
Wireless products. Familiar signal strength, byte
counter, network type and other connection param-
eters are displayed, along with a detailed Help File to
enhance the user experience.
SIERRA WIRELESS
RELIABILITY AND SUPPORT:
Sierra Wireless has over 13 years experience and
a solid reputation for high quality data products
backed by a dedicated fi eld and call center support
team. The fi rst to globally launch EV-DO PC Cards
and Embedded Modules, Sierra Wireless has an
install base of thousands of enterprise Notebook
PCs and M2M applications. For customers, AirCard
means lowest ownership costs due to device reli-
ability, integration ease and reduced support issues.
USB connector extends
to 90, 135 or 160
degrees for convenient
positioning.
90
0
135
0
160
0
Consumer
Business
Applications
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Email – Increased speed
to send large fi les
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Internet/Intranet Access
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Video Conferencing and
Surveillance
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Real-time Media Streaming
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Online Gaming
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Corporate Server (using VPN)
Access
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Online Field Service Systems
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Healthcare/Insurance, sending
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