Sierra Wireless AIRCARD 595U, User Manual

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Section 3E: Frequently Asked Questions 77
What is Sprint Connection Manager?
Sprint Connection Manager is software that lets you connect to the Sprint Power
Vision or Sprint Vision network. Sprint Connection Manager takes advantage of
the increased data speeds offered by the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network.
If the connection is “always on,” am I always being billed?
No. The connection to the network goes dormant after a period of inactivity, but
the connection can be re-established faster than having to reconnect. Billing
occurs only when data is passed across the network.
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:
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;
For 1xEV-DO Rev. 0: between 400 and 700 kbps downlink from the network, and
between 40 and 80 kbps uplink to the network;
For 1X: between 40 and 80 kbps.
These speeds are faster than dial-up connection speeds.
Can I connect to a dial-up account like AOL or EarthLink?
No. The software does not support dial-up connections.
How do I get the location-enhanced Local Search feature?
The location-enhanced Local Search feature works only with GPS-capable data
cards and the latest version of Sprint Connection Manager. The feature is available
at no additional charge in the latest version of Sprint Connection Manager.