BandRich C152 User Manual

The
BandLux e
C152

P/N：65001200011 Rev. B

™

User
Manual

Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Getting Started 3
Connecting 8
SMS 11
Settings 13
Statistics & Information 16
Q&A 18

Chapter 7

Important Safety Information and
Glossary 21

The BandLuxe™ C152

Chapter 1

Getting Started

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

What’s in the box

1. BandLuxe C152:

Insert this into an USB port.

Insert the SIM Card & microSD Memory Card

Features

● Supports 2G, 3G and 3.5G standards

● SMS Messaging

● USB Interface

z microSD storage

● Windows Vista, XP and 2000 compatibility

● Does not interfere with other USB

peripherals

● Multi language interface (English, French,
German, Italian, Sp anish, Traditional Chinese,
Russian, Portuguese and Finnish)

● Plug & Play

Before You Install

Information

Before installing the C152, we recommend obtaining the following
information from the SIM Card Mobile network operator:

Access Point Name (APN)

- For many carriers, the APN may simply be Internet.

Phone Number

- The Phone Number to dial to establish a network connection.
BandLuxe software helps input this number correctly.

Password (Optional)

- Some (but not many) carriers require a password.

1. Remove the back cover (fig 1)

2. Slide the SIM card holder out of the locked position (fig 2) and lift
the holder up. (fig 3)

3. microSD card is not necessary for the device but the device can act
as microSD card reader. To insert the microSD card, pull the
microSD holder out of locked position (fig 4), lift up the microSD
holder and insert the microSD card as shown (fig 5). Lock the
microSD holder (fig 6).

4. Insert the SIM card into the SIM holder slot, flat edge first, with gold
color contacts facing the device. (fig 7)

5. Lower the SIM card holder into place and slide to lock position. (fig

8)

6. Replace the back cover

Hardware Installation

With the SIM card properly inserted, the C152 may now be installed
into the computer via USB port.

1. Insert the C152 into the computer.

2. The LED should light up when connection is established, though it
may be obscured.

Notice: BandLuxe™ C150 series are radio

devices, please be aware to keep metal
materials away from the device.

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Software Installation

The process and appearance of certain software elements in Windows
Vista will be somewhat different than in 2000/XP. These differences
are minor and should not limit the functionality of the C152 in any way.

InstallShield Wizard

Setup Language Selection

New Hardware Detection

Windows 2000/XP

Once the C152 is connected, a dialog box should pop up from the
Toolbar Hardware Connection Icon. The device w ill be identified as the
BandLuxe C152 3.5G HSDPA Utility.

Windows Vista

In Vista, a pop-up window may appear. Click
After the first pop-up, all other aspects for software installation will be

identical in all compatible versions of Windows.

Allow

to proceed.

Preparation

Software installation should proceed automatically . If it does not, it may
be initiated from My Computer, where the C152 will be identified as a
CD-ROM device. Sometimes a restart will occur during installation. If it
does, reinitiate installation from My Computer.

3G Modem or microSD card reader

When the device is connected to computer for the first time,
please choose the upper option (3G) of the pop-up dialog to
install the software. The InstallShield Wizard window will open,
indicating that the Wizard is checking the installed OS version. If
choose the bottom option (microSD) of the pop -up dialog, the
device will be used as microSD card reader.

The C152 will automatically use the appropriate language for your OS,
if available.

Welcome

The Setup Wizard window opens automatically. The first page contains
OS compatibility and legal disclaimers. Click

Next

to continue.

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

License Agreement

Click

I accept the terms in the license agreement > Next

continue.

Select Installation Folder

to

Confirm Installation

Click

Install

to change any preceding information or settings. Click

Back

to begin installation.

Installation

Click

Change

to manually select a folder.

Change Current Destination Folder

Highlight the folder and click
Browse window.

to select it. Click

OK

Cancel

to close the

Installation time will vary, depending on the computer.

Installation Complete

When installation is complete, click Finish to exit. The Connection
Manager will open automatically.

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Home Screen

1. Signal Strength

2. Minimize

3. Radio Technology

4. Mobile Network Operator

5. Connection Status

6. Connection Time Elapse

7. Total Data Uploaded

8. Total Data Downloaded

9. Menu

10. Home Screen

11. Connect/Discon nect

12. Close

The Home screen only indicates 3G (internet) connection status.

Note:

After installation, the C152 automatically initiates 2G (SMS) functions
upon successful connection to the computer. Text messages can be
sent or received, even if the Home screen indicates no connection.

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3

4
5
6

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Menu Screen

Text message folders such as Inbox, Draft, etc.

SMS:
Setting:
Statistics:
Contacts:
Profile:
Information:

General, SMS, SIM, Radio and Network preferences.

Upload, Download graphs and totals.

C152, SIM Card and Outlook Contact lists.

Connection profile setup/options.

Device, Version and Signal specifics.

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Chapter 2

Connecting

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Chapter 2

Connecting

Establishing a Connection

With the C152 fully installed, an online connection can now be made.
The C152 will automatically scan your system and create a default
profile, which should work in the vast majority of cases. To test it,
simply click the Connect button.

Connection should take about 5 seconds. When established, the
Home screen should show Connected, with the onscreen clock

running and the Download/Upload tallies running. The toolbar icon
will also change color to indicate the connection protocol (same as

LED indicator). See Specifications for details.
If connection is unsuccessful, check if the device and SIM card are

properly connected and inserted. If they are, a new internet profile may
need to be created.

Create a Profile

1. Click Menu > Profile. The profile menu will contain the default
profile, showing the operator's name of the SIM card.

7. Enter the phone number for establishing the wireless connection,
supplied by the SIM card carrier; click Save.

8. On the Profile window, click the newly created profile and then click
Default. Click OK to set this profile as the default (only the default
can be connected).

9. The BandLuxe C152 is now ready for a wireless connection. Click
the Connect icon to establish it. Connection should take about 5
seconds. When established, the Home screen should show

Connected, with the onscreen clock running and the Download/
Upload tallies counting.

If you switch to a different SIM card, the default profile will no

Note:

longer be valid. You will have to create a new profile in the
manner just described. If you do not have access to all the
information necessary to create a new profile, uninstall and
reinstall the BandLuxe software. The new default profile should
work for the new SIM card.

Choose a Profile

Different profiles may be needed, depending on current location.

1. Click Menu > Profile.

2. Click New to create a new profile. Depending on the carrier, all 5
spaces may not need to be filled to proceed.

3. Choose a Profile Name. The name is arbitrary and is helpful when
different connection methods are available.

4. Inquire with the Mobile network operator (SIM carrier) as to whether
the User Name and Password are required.

5. The Password can be any combination of letters, numbers or
symbols and is case sensitive.

6. Enter the Access Point Name (APN) supplied by the SIM card
carrier.

2. Highlight the desired profile and click Default.

3. Click OK on the confirmation window if this is the desired profile.

4. The word YES will appear next to the default profile.

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Chapter 2

Connecting

Profile Properties

Profiles can be fine tuned after creation. In the Profile window, simply
click
highlight it and then click
the Properties menu, General Tab.

to adjust the default profile. To adjust a non-default profile,

Edit

Edit

. Click

on the Edit window to view

Detail

General

Connect using

If other modems are available, they will be listed here. Click
to adjust the BandLuxe modem settings.

Phone number

Check

Use dialing rules

add more specific dialing information such as

current region, area & carrier code

.

number

Click OK when completed.

This and other Properties menu tabs are generic to the Windows OS
and will not be discussed further.

to access the Location Information window to

, and

tone/pulse dialing

outside line access

Connecting & Disconnecting

Configure

,

Get the latest APN List Database

The
connection is established, the APN List will be updated after clicking
this button.

provides the APN List Update function. When the network

Profile

If a default profile has been selected, a connection can be made or
ended at any time by clicking the Connect button on the Menu screen.
However, connection status will not be obvious unless the Home
screen is displayed. The Statistics or Signal Information windows also
clearly display connection status.

The BandLuxe™ C152

Chapter 3

SMS

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Chapter 3

SMS

The Connection Manager allows the same standard SMS options as
any other mobile device. Each message stored in the Inbox, Outbox,
Sent and Draft folders displays the Name and Number of the contact,
the body text of the message and the date it was stored in the folder.

Inbox

Contains received messages. Save, Delete or Reply to Inbox
messages by highlighting them and pressing the appropriate button.
Highlight a message to make it scroll open above. Unread messages
are closed envelopes while read messages are open.

Compose

Contains all tools for creating messages.

Contains the Phone Number of the recipient.

To:
Message Body:

Press to see contact lists.

Up to 160 characters.

- SIM Card Contacts

- Outlook Contacts

- C152 Contacts

Sent

Contains all successfully sent messages. Highlight a message and
press

Delete

to erase it.

Outbox

Contains completed but unsent messages. Send or Delete messages
by highlighting them and pressing the appropriate button.

Highlight a Contact and click
the Compose screen.

Click

Template

Highlight a template and click Select to insert it into the message.
Click

New

template to the list of existing ones. Click
Template list window.

Highlight a template and click

to view all stored templates, or create/delete one.

to create a new template. Click

to choose it. Click

Select

to erase it.

Delete

to add the new

Save

to return to the

Cancel

to return to

Exit

Draft

Contains saved but unfinished messages. Highlight a draft and click

to send the message back to the Compose window.

Edit

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Chapter 4

Settings

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Chapter 4

Settings

General

Check Auto connect on startup to have the C152 connect to the
internet automatically during startup.

If a PIN code is enabled, it will be asked for during SIM card
initialization. After 3 incorrect PIN code entries, the SIM card will be
locked. Contact your operator to unlock it.

Language

The Connection Manager offers multi languages interface. To choose
a language, click the menu and highlight & select a language. Click

to implement the chosen language. The Connection Manager

Save

will then return to the Home Screen with the chosen language.

SMS

Preference

New SMS Notify: Check to be notified when a new text message
arrives. If enabled, the Toolbar Connection Manager Icon will change
to an Envelope Icon. An envelope icon will also appear in the upper left
corner of the Home screen when a new message arrives.

SMS Service Center

Use default number in phone: Uncheck to manually input service
center number.

Click

after making any changes.

Save

Radio

Dual Mode- Features various network search options. Note that 3G
(including 3.5G) First is the default setting.

After making changes to either, click

Apply

.

Network

Network Selection

Standard (auto)

Prefer list. Click
list.

Search for networks in the order specified in the

Standard (auto)

>

to view and adjust the Prefer

Next

SIM

Enable/Disable or change the SIM card Personal Identification
Number (PIN). Press
must be inserted for this function to be activated.

after making any changes. A SIM card

Apply

The top list is the Prefer list; the bottom lists all available networks.
Click

In the Prefer list, highlight a network and click the up arrow to the left to
move it up the list (increase its preference); clicking the down arrow
does the opposite. Clicking the red icon removes the highlighted
network from the Prefer list.

In the bottom list, highlight a network and click the up arrow above to
move that network to the Prefer list.

to bring up the list of all available networks.

Scan

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Settings

If changes are made, click

Save

.

Manual

Choose a network from all the available. Click
the list. Highlight a network and click
click

Note that
connected to a network.

Cancel

Network

.

can only be accessed when the C152 is not

. If no change is needed,

Select

Manual

>

Next

to see

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Chapter 5

Statistics & Information

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Chapter 5

Statistics & Information

Statistics

The Statistics screen displays a graph of recent upload and download
activities. If there is no data, the C152 is offline. Click

Statistics

.

Menu

>

Information

The Information screen offers version or signal specifications. Click

Menu

>

Information

.

About

Elapsed Connection Time

Time:

- Returns to zero upon disconnection

- Reset does not affect it
Maximum Throughput

Max:
Download:
Upload:

Click
the actual connection.

Current Downloading Throughput

Current Uploading Throughput

to end the current graphs and start over. This will not af fect

Reset

Connection log

Click
each and total connection status

Menu

>

Statistics

>

Connection log

to see data counting by

Click

IMEI:
Version:
F/W Version:

Signal

Click the
will be empty when there is no connection or during a 2G connection.
Displayed indicators will vary, depending on your protocol.

>

Menu

International Mobile Equipment Identity number

Information

Connection Manager Software Version

Firmware Version

tab to see signal data. The bottom half of the screen

Signal

>

tab to see version data.

About

Each data counting

-

DateTime

-

Operator

-

Download(KB)

-

Upload(KB)

Current data counting

-

Download

-

Upload

Click

Reload

clear all data counting information

* The data counting here is only for reference, please check
operator for real data throughput if any.

: The date and time of connection log

: Telecom network operator

: Downloaded Throughput

: Uploaded Throughput

: Total Downloaded Throughput

: Total Uploaded Throughput

to reload the latest data information. Click

Clear

to

ARFCN:
Tx & Rx Power:

(dBm)

Frequency:
Active Set:
Primary Scramble Code:
Ec/Io:

See Glossary

Transmission/Reception strength, in decibel meters

In MHz
UMTS cell actually transmitting data, marked YES

Reception/Interference (S/N), Connected (3G) in decibels (dB)

Connected (2G)

Connected (3G)

Individual UMTS cell ID code

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Chapter 6

Q&A

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Chapter 6

Q&A

Q: Why does the Home screen display

Device

?

No

Make sure that the C152 is plugged in/inserted correctly. If it is, and

A:

No Device is still displayed, check the LED.

If the LED is not lit, the problem could be:

- The USB port is not activated. Check the Device Manager.

Q: The Home screen is stuck on

Initial SIM Card

what do I do?

Replug/reconnect the C152. If this does not work, restart the

A:

computer. If this does not work, check the SIM card, which may
have a poor connection or be locked.

Q: The SIM card is working, so why can’t the

C152 make a connection?

Signal
Strength
Indicator

Q: My OS is Microsoft 2000 SP4, so why is

software installation still not working?

,

Two more Microsoft HotFix downloads are needed:

A:

1. KB893803: Windows Install 3.1
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/deta ils. a spx ?FamilyID=889482fc-5f

56-4a38-b838-de776fd4138c&displaylang=en&Hash=PAFe2q2M7AKW
EGBcm62PeiJS4ViwKMUiwH7KOHOV4d4P8gXcVDuwnXIDI9LT%2bqx
85W4mPHaGPwG4ne6KUKaD3Q%3d%3d#filelist

2. KB842773: Windows 2000 HotFix (Update for BITS 2.0 and
WinHTTP 5.1)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.
aspx?FamilyID=3ee866a0-3a09-4fdf-8bdb-c906850ab9f2&DisplayLan
g=en

Q: Why do some SMS text symbols display

incorrectly on the receiving phone?

This is related to the different decoding schemes used by various

A:

mobile phone brands. Known problem symbols include:
~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + ` - = { } | : “ < > ? [ ] \ ; ‘ , . /

Q: The Connection Manager is prompting me

that my SMS service center number is invalid.
What do I do?

Check the profile information; click

A:

for details.
If profile settings are in order, the radio or network settings may

need adjustment. Click
Radio and Network settings are in order, please check the signal
strength indicator in the upper left corner of the Connection
Manager.

Menu

>

Setting

>

Menu

. See Chapter 4 for details. If

Profile

. See Chapter 2

Q: How do I import contacts into the Connection

Manager?

Click

A:

Q: C

Yes. Click

A:

PIN code.

>

Menu

- Import from the SIM Card.

- Import from Outlook.

- Import from the C152 Contacts folder.

Contacts

>

an I prevent others from using my C152?

Menu

>

Setting

>

to enable or change the SIM card

SIM

Click

A:

Chapter 4

Setting

for details.

>

and change the SMS service number. See

SMS

Q: The InstallShield Wizard does not

automatically open when I first plug in the
C152, what do I do?

In My Computer, right click on the drive with the Connection

A:

Manager icon and select AutoPlay. This should initiate the
InstallShield Wizard.

BANDLUXE C152(H:)

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Chapter 6

Q&A

Q: My computer cannot boot with the C152
connected. Why?

As discu ssed in Chapter 1, during installation the C152 is displayed

A:

in My Computer as a portable storage device.

The computer treats the C152 as if it were a CD drive. Because of this,
your computer may be trying to boot from it, as if it were expecting a
Boot CD. Disconnect the C152 before booting.

Q: How do I view the Quick Start Guide.pdf and

User Manual?

Click

A:

R11 and choose either document. Both require Adobe Acrobat

6.0+.

Start

>

Programs

>

BandLuxe

>

BandLuxe HSDPA

utility

Q: The Connection Manager is having troubles

running on Vista. What do I do?

4. Click

Apply

> OK.

You may be having a problem with Vista’s user control functions.

A:

1. Open the Connection Manager folder.

2. Right click

3. Check

Run this program as an administrator

CManager.exe > Properties

>

Compatibility

.

tab.

The BandLuxe™ C152

Chapter 7

Important Safety

Information and Glossary

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Chapter 7

Important Safety Information and Glossary

Safety Information

Regulations

Important Notice

Due to the transmission and reception properties of cellular
communications, data can occasionally be lost or delayed. This can be
due to the variation in radio signal strength that results from changes in
the characteristics of the radio transmission path.

Although data loss is rare, the environment where you operate the
C152 may adversely affect communications. Variations in radio signal
strength are referred to as fading. Fading is caused by several different
factors including signal reflection, the ionosphere, and interference
from other radio channels.

BandRich Inc. or its partners will not be held responsible for damages
of any kind resulting from the delays or errors in data transmitted or
received by the BandLuxe C152, or failure of the BandLuxe C152 to
transmit or receive such data.

BandLuxe™ is a registered trademark of BandRich Inc.

Potential Hazards

Do not operate the BandLuxe C152 in an environment that may be
susceptible to radio interference resulting in danger; specifically:

Areas where prohibited by the law.

- Follow any special rules and regulations and obey all signs and
notices. Always turn off the host device and remove the C152 from
the card slot when instructed to do so, or when you suspect that it
may cause interference or danger.

Where explosive atmospheres may be present.

- Do not operate your C152 in any area where a potentially explosive
atmosphere may exist. Sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Be aware
and comply with all signs and instructions.

- Users are advised not to operate the C152 while at a refueling point
or service station. Users are reminded to observe restrictions on
the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and
distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations
are in progress.

- Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not
always clearly marked. Potential locations can include gas stations,
below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities,
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane),
areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain,
dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

Near Medical and life support equipment.

- Do not operate your C152 in any area where medical equipment,
life support equipment, or near any equipment that may be
susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the
host communications device must be turned off. The C152 may
transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment.

On an aircraft, either on the ground or airborne.

- In addition to FAA requirements, many airline regulations state that
you must suspend wireless operations before boarding an airplane.
Please ensure that the host device is turned off and your C152 is
removed from the card slot prior to boarding aircraft in order to
comply with these regulations. The C152 can transmit signals that
could interfere with various onboard systems and controls.

While operating a vehicle.

- The driver or mobile network operator of any vehicle should not
operate a wireless data device while in control of a vehicle. Doing
so will detract from the driver or mobile network operator’s control
and operation of that vehicle. In some countries, operating such
communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offense.

CE Marking

This device has been tested to and conforms to the regulatory
requirements of the European Union and has attained CE Marking.
The CE Mark is a conformity marking consisting of the letters “CE”.
The CE Mark applies to products regulated by certain European health,
safety and environmental protection legislation. The CE Mark is
obligatory for products it applies to: the manufacturer affixes the
marking in order to be allowed to sell his product in the European
market.

This product conforms to the essential requirements of the R&TTE
directive 1999/5/EC in order to attain CE Marking. A notified body has
determined that this device has properly demonstrated that the
requirements of the directive have been met and has issued a
favorable certificate of expert opinion. As such the device will bear the
notified body number after the CE mark.

The CE Marking is not a quality mark. Foremost, it refers to the safety
rather than to the quality of a product. Secondly, CE Marking is
mandatory for the product it applies to, whereas most quality markings
are voluntary.

Marking: The product shall bear the CE mark, the notified body
number(s) as depicted to the right.

15.21 Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Statement

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

15.105(b) Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your
authority to operate the equipment.

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1) this device may not cause interference and

2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.

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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.

2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment.

SAR compliance has been established in a laptop computer with side
USB port configuration as tested in this filing, and can be used in
laptop computers with substantially similar physical dimensions,
construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. Compliance of this
device in all final host configurations is the responsibility of the Grantee.
End-users must be provided with specific information required to
satisfy RF exposure compliance for all final host devices.

Max. SAR levels: 0.866 mW/g(1g)
in avoid of radio interference, please do not use this device close to

another transmitters.

Specifications

System Requirements

Operating System: Windows 2000 SP4+, XP SP2+ or Vista
Hard Drive Space: 30 MB
Web Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0+
Interface: USB ports

LED Indicators

Color Indicator Flashing Solid

Off

Red SIM Card/Service

Green WCDMA Available Connected

Blue HSDPA NA Connected

Pink/Purple / GPRS/EDGE Available Connected

Hardware

Dimensions: 70 x 34.2 x 14.8 mm Typical (USB dongle closed)
Weight: 35g
Onboard Memory: 64 MB NAND Flash & 64 MB SDRAM
GSM Bands: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS Bands: 2100/850/1900

Connectivity

Internet: DUN
Data Speed (HSDPA) Downlink: 3.6Mbps

in bps:
Uplink: 384Kbps (Max)
Radio/Band Selection: 3/3.5G: EU+Asia (2100), US (850/1900)

2G: EU+Asia (900/1800), US (850/1900)
IP Settings: APN, DNS, DHCP vs. Static, Radius

Not Connected/

Flight Mode

NA NA

No coverage/

still searching

Error (SIM card

missing, failed

verification)

Glossary

Second-generation mobile networking technology. Represents a

2G:

switchover from analog to digital; most 2G networks use GSM.

Third-generation mobile networking technology that enables

3G:

simultaneous transfer of voice and non-voice data; most 3G networks
use WCDMA.

A more recent standard of mobile networking technology;

3.5G:

generally uses HSDPA.

APN (Access Point Name/Network):

information. Consists of:

Network ID: Identifies the external service requested by a GPRS

Mobile network operator ID: Specifies routing information.

ARFCN (Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number):

specific ID numbers for all radio channels used in cellular mobile
communications.

bps (bits per second):
DNS (Domain Name System):

the addressing process more user-friendly.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol):

IP addresses from a server.

DUN (Dial-Up Network):

access via a modem.

EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment/Enhanced Data for
Global Evolution):

other data needing greater bandwidth at up to 237 kbps.

GPRS (General Packet Radio Service):

up to 86 kbps.

GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications):

popular cellular network, mostly operates in 850-900 or 1800-1900
MHz; the primary 2G system.

IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity):

each GSM/UMTS device that can be used block network access by a
stolen mobile device.

IP (Internet Protocol):
HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access):

that delivers bandwidth intensive data at up to 7.2Mbps; typically
associated with 3.5G.

Kbps (Kilobits per second):
LAN (Local Area Network):

good bandwidth.

Mbps (Megabits per second):

bits/second.

PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol):
PIN (Personal Identity Number):

card security code; allows access to the carrier’s network.

Shorthand for Reception.

Rx:
SIM (Subscriber Identity Module):

mobile device identification, subscription and contact information.

SMS (Short Messaging Service):

characters.

Shorthand for Transmission.

Tx:
UMTS: Universal Mobile Telecommunications System

the

third-generation (3G)

WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access):

EDGE that supports 384kbps data flow. Most 3G networks use this
standard; aka UMTS.

user.

How data flow is measured.

Windows component that enables online

Advanced GPRS that delivers multimedia and

Routes packets over a network.

A data flow measure; 1024 bits/second.

A data network with limited range but

cell phone technologies

Provides GPRS routing

The

Helps route network traffic by making

How devices obtain

Delivers data in packets at

The most

A number unique to

Advanced WCDMA

A data flow measure; 1,048,576

An internet connection method.

Four to eight digital numbers SIM

A small card that contains key

Allows text messages of up to 160

is one of

Advanced