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Using Your AIRAVE™
How AIRAVE Works
The AIRAVE™ is a
femtocell
, a personal base station with a radio unit that is similar to a cell
tower radio. The base station uses a low-power antenna to transmit voice and data cellular
signals in your home or small office.
Base stations give you better cellular coverage, which means a stronger signal and improved
voice quality. A strong signal can extend battery life. Also, data applications on Smartphones,
such as mobile email devices, work faster.
The AIRAVE connects to Sprint’s network through your broadband Internet connection.
Outgoing calls go from the AIRAVE over a secure connection to Sprint’s network; incoming calls
reverse this route.
Your Broadband Connection Speed
The AIRAVE’s actual transmission speed is only as fast as your maximum broadband
connection speed. Internet congestion, the number of users on your provider’s network, and
other factors can decrease your actual broadband connection speed. Individual bandwidth
needs vary per customer. Sprint recommends a minimum of 300 kbps (both upstream and
downstream) for voice services and 3 Mbps downstream and 1.8 Mbps upstream for data
services.
The following table shows recommended bandwidth by usage type:
Usage Type
Recommended Download
Speed
Recommended Upload Speed
Wireless Call
800 kbps
800 kbps
Wireless Data
Up to 3 Mbps per session
Up to 1.8 Mbps per session
