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GD6000 User Guide
Your GD6000 supports up to four integrated radios for superior
wireless communication (One radio per category listed below).
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) with CRMA Express
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth
Since each customer’s radio configuration is unique, please
read the radio help installed on your desktop and refer to the
manufacturer documentation to setup and use your radio(s).
Press
Fn+CApS LoCK
to toggle the power on and off to all
radio devices.
Caution
FAA regulations require that all transmit/receive
devices be turned off during flight. If you have radios in your
computer (including GPS) please press
Fn+CApS LoCK
to turn
your radios off during flight.
note
The radios do NOT function in suspend mode.
WLAN
Your computer comes with integrated Wireless Local Area
Network (WLAN) capability. See the radio help file on your
desktop for more information.
About WLAN
WLAN provides all the features and benefits of traditional LAN
technologies, such as Ethernet, without the limitations of wires
or cables. It enables mobility and flexibility without compro-
mising connectivity for today’s mobile user.
CRMA Express WWAN (option)
If you ordered the Common Radio Modular Architecture
(CRMA) Express module option, your computer will support
one of these Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) radios:
HSDPA - EDGE/GPRS/GSM
EV-DO Rev A - EV-DO Rev 0/1xRTT/CDMA
CRMA Express is upgradeable and when WWAN radio tech-
nology changes, you can change with it. You can upgrade
your radio to the various supported CRMA Express modules
through General Dynamics Itronix service centers, giving you
greater wireless access when you need it. After initialization
the first time the unit is booted, refer to the radio help found on
your desktop for information about setting up and using your
radio.
note
All WWAN radios are capable of backward compatibil-
ity to support slower technologies when necessary to provide
the greatest possible coverage to the user.
HSDPA
High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) is a 3G GSM
Mobile protocol in the HSPA family, which provides a road-
map for UMTS-based networks to increase their data transfer
speeds and capacity. HSDPA deployments/cards/modules
can support 1.8 Mbps, 3.6 Mbps, 7.2 Mbps and 14.4 Mbps in
downlink.
EDGE/GPRS/GSM Network
The Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) net-
work allows users to transfer data with download speeds up
to 200Kbps (70-130 Kbps typical). It is more than three times
the speed of GPRS. The EDGE network can help you perform
at higher levels of productivity by providing real-time wireless
access to critical business systems and applications.
UMTS/GPRS/GSM Network
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) - also
referred to as wideband code division multiple access (W–
CDMA), is one of the most significant advances in the evolution
of telecommunications into 3G networks.
UMTS is a worldwide standard for wide-area wireless data
communication based on Global Systems for Mobile commu-
nications (GSM™). UMTS provides broadband mobile access
to business systems and applications that can help improve
mobile users’ productivity.
UMTS provides broadband speeds with download speeds up
to 2Mbps (220-320 Kbps typical). It delivers four-to-six times
the speed of dial-up Internet access and eight times the speed
of GPRS wireless data service. UMTS allows mobile users to
respond to urgent email and access the Internet.
EVDO Rev. A
EVDO Revision A (1x Evolution-Data Optimized) is a wireless
radio broadband data standard that offers download speeds
up to 3.1 Mbps (500 to 800 Kbps typical). Revision A integrates
faster data technology and improves latency. These enhance-
ments allow features such a VoIP and video calling.
EV-DO/1xEV-DO/CDMA Network
EV-DO Rev 0
Evolution Data Only or Evolution Data Optimized (EV-DO) is a
3G wireless technology with average user download speeds
up to 2.4 Mbps (400-700 kbps typical). When you spend a lot
of time away from your desk, the faster speeds from EV-DO
can lead to greater productivity. It’s more than just fast email
retrieval. Get fast and secure access to your information and
applications with EV-DO.
Wireless Communication
