Sprint Nextel 595U - Manual (Page 123)

Section 4A: Installing and Using the Software on a Mac Computer 115
How fast is the connection with Sprint Connection Manager?
The Sprint Mobile Broadband Network allows you to connect to the Internet at
speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps (1xEV-DO Rev. A), 2.4 Mbps (1xEV-DO Rev. 0), or 144 kbps
(1X). Average connection speeds are:
ⅷ For 1xEV-DO Rev. A: between 600 kbps and 1.4 Mbps downlink from the
network, and between 350 and 500 kbps uplink to the network;
ⅷ For 1xEV-DO Rev. 0: between 400 and 700 kbps downlink from the network,
and between 40 and 80 kbps uplink to the network;
ⅷ For 1X: between 40 and 80 kbps.
These speeds are faster than dial-up connection speeds.
How can I optimize my settings to achieve the fastest speeds and
conserve data when accessing my corporate network?
Depending on your corporate email client, you can optimize your settings by doing
the following:
ⅷ Work in “offline” mode, and connect only when you need to send or receive
email.
ⅷ Remove the Preview Pane, or use the AutoPreview for headers only.
ⅷ
Save attachments to a desktop folder and then open from that folder, rather
than opening the attachment directly from the message.
For more information, see the user documentation of your email client.
Once I connect to the network, how do I access my corporate
network through a VPN?
Once you complete a wireless connection, you may need to launch an extranet
client provided by your company and supply the appropriate user name and
password to gain access. For support, contact your company help desk.
Can I connect to a dial-up account like AOL or EarthLink?
No. The software does not support dial-up connections.