BandRich C505 User Manual

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The BandLuxe C505
LTE USB Modem
PN: 65006900011
User Manual
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Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Getting Started 3 Connecting 8 SMS 11 Setting 13 Statistics & Information 16 Q&A 18
Chapter 7
Important Safety Information and Glossary 21
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Getting Started
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What’s content
BandLuxe C505 USB dongle modem
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.
Notice: BandLuxe C505 is a radio device.
Please be aware to keep metal materials away from the device.
Insert the SIM Card & microSD Memory Card
Features
Support 3.5G, HSPA+ and LTE standard
( LTE/HSPA+/HSPA / WCDMA EDGEGPRS)
Support SMS Message
USB Interface
Support microSD/microSDHC storage
Support systems: Windows 7, Windows Vista,
Windows XP,
Does not interfere with other USB
peripherals
Multi language interface (English, French,
German, Italian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Portuguese and Finnish)
Plug & Play
Before You Install
Information
Before installing the C505, 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.
1. USB connector can be extended by shifting the left-side switch (fig. 1)
2. Remove the front cover.(fig. 2)
3. Follow the arrow direction insert the SIM card(fig. 3)
4. micro SD card reader is equipped. Golden color contact of microSD card should be faced up to insert. (fig. 4).
*micro SD card is an optional purchased accessory.
5. Replace the front cover
Hardware Installation
With the SIM card properly inserted, the C505 may now be installed into the computer via USB port.
1. Insert the C505 into the computer.
2. The LED should light up when connection is established, though it
may be obscured.
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Software Installation
The process and appearance of certain software elements in Windows Vista will be somewhat different than in XP. These differences are minor and should not limit the functionality of the C505 in any way.
New Hardware Detection
Windows XP
Once the C505 is connected, a dialog box should pop up from the Toolbar Hardware Connection Icon. The device will be identified as the BandLuxe C505 LTE Utility.
Windows Vista / Windows7
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. Software installation should proceed automatically. If it does not, it may
be initiated from My Computer, where the C505 will be identified as a CD-ROM device. Sometimes a restart will occur during installation. If it does, reinitiate installation from My Computer.
Allow
to proceed.
Install Shield Wizard
Setup Language
Preparation
The C505 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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License Agreement
Click
I accept the terms in the license agreement > Next
continue.
Select Installation Folder
to
Confirm Installation
Click
Back
to begin installation.
Install
Installation
to change any preceding information or settings. Click
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 depend on variable computer.
Installation Complete
When installation is completed, click Finish to exit. The Connection Manager will open automatically
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.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 LTE (internet) connection
Note:
status. After installation, the C505 automatically initiates SMS functions upon successful connection to the computer. Text messages can be sent or received, even if the Home screen indicates no connection.
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, totals and connection log.
C505 SIM Card and Outlook Contact lists.
Connection profile setup/options.
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Connecting
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Connecting
Establishing a Connection
With the C505 installed, an online connection can be ready to use. The C505 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 C505 is now ready for a wireless connection. Click the Connect icon to establish. 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 can not access to all the information necessary to create a new profile, just 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 changeable 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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Profile Properties
In the Profile window, click non-default profile, highlight it and then click Edit window to view the Properties menu, General T ab.
to adjust the default profile. To adjust a
Edit
Edit
. Click
Detail
on the
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.
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SMS
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SMS
The Connection Manager allows the standard SMS options as any other mobile devices. The related information, including Contact’s name, number, body text and the stored date of each message in the Inbox, Outbox, Sent and Draft folders will be displayed..
Inbox
It 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 opened.
Compose
It contains all tools for creating messages.
Contains the Phone Number of the recipient.
To: Message Body:
Press to see contact lists.
Key in the content.
- SIM Card Contacts
- Outlook Contacts
- C505 Contacts
Sent
It contains all successfully sent messages. Highlight a message and press
Delete
to erase it.
Outbox
It 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
It contains saved but unnished messages. Highlight a draft and click
to send the message back to the Compose window.
Edit
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Setting
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Setting
General
Check Auto connect on startup to have the C505 connect to the internet automatically during startup.
Language
The Connection Manager offers multi languages interface. To choose a language, click the menu to highlight and 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
If a PIN code is enabled, it will be asked during SIM card initialization. After 3 incorrect PIN code entries, the SIM card will be locked. Contact your operator to unlock it.
Radio
Dual Mode- Features various network search options. Note that LT E only is the default setting.
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
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
After making changes to either, click
Apply
.
Notice: data transferring will be disconnected when you apply new “Radio” setting.
Network
Network Selection
Standard (auto)
Prefer list. Click list.
Search for networks in the order specied in the
Standard (auto)
>
to view and adjust the Prefer
Next
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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Setting
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 C505 is not
. If no change is needed,
Select
Manual
>
Next
to see
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Statistics
The Statistics screen displays a graph of recent upload and download activities. If there is no data shown, the C505 is disconnected. Click
>
Menu
Time:
Max: Download: Upload:
Click the actual connection.
Statistics
Elapsed Connection Time
- Returns to zero upon disconnection
- Reset does not affect it Maximum Throughput
Current Uploading Throughput
Reset
.
Current Downloading Throughput
to end the current graphs and start over. This will not aff ect
Information
The Information screen offers version or signal specifications. Click
>
Menu
Information
About
Click
IMEI: Version: F/W Version:
>
Menu
International Mobile Equipment Identity number
Connection Manager Software Version
.
>
Information
Firmware Version
About
tab to see version data.
Connection log
Click each connection status and accumulated connection status
Each data counting
Accumulated data counting
Click clear all data counting information
* The data counting here is only for reference, please check operator for real data throughput if any.
>
Menu
Statistics
-
DateTime
-
Operator
-
Download(KB)
-
Upload(KB)
-
Download
-
: Total Uploaded Throughput
Upload
to reload the latest data information. Click
Reload
>
Connection log
: The date and time of connection log
: Telecom network operator
: Downloaded Throughput
: Uploaded Throughput
: Total Downloaded Throughput
to see data counting by
Clear
to
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Q&A
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Q&A
Q: Why does the Home screen display
Device
Make sure that the C505 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
No
what should I do?
Replug/reconnect the C505 . If this does not work, restart the
A:
computer. If reconnection doesn’t make the C505 activate, check the SIM card, which may have a poor connection or be locked.
Q: The SIM card is working, so why can’t the
C505 make a connection?
PIN code.
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 phones. Known problem symbols include: ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + ` - = { } | : “ < > ? [ ] \ ; ‘ , . /
Q: The Install Shield Wizard does not
,
automatically pop-up when I rst plug in the C505 , what should I do?
In My Computer, right click on the drive with the Connection
A:
Manager icon and select AutoPlay. This should initiate the Install Shield Wizard.
BANDLUXE C505 (H:)
Signal Strength Indicator
Check the prole information; click
A:
for details. If prole setting is in order, the radio or network setting 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
Prole
. See Chapter 2
Q: How do I import contacts into the Connection
Manager?
A:
Click
>
Menu
Contacts
- Import from the SIM Card.
- Import from Outlook.
- Import from the C505 Contacts folder.
>
an I prevent others from using my C505 ?
Q: C
Yes. Click
A:
Menu
>
Setting
>
to enable or change the SIM card
SIM
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Q&A
Q: My computer cannot boot with the C505 connected. Why?
As discussed in Chapter 1, during installation the C505 is displayed
A:
in My Computer as a portable storage device.
The computer treats the C505 as if it were a CD drive. Therefore, your computer may be trying to boot from it, as if it were expecting a Boot CD. Disconnect the C505 before booting.
Q: How do I view the .pdf Quick Start Guide and
User Manual?
Click
A:
and choose either document. Both files require Adobe Acrobat
6.0+.
Start
>
Programs
>
BandLuxe
>
Mobile Broadband Utility
4. Click
Q: What microSDHC
Apply
> OK.
TM
card tested in the
BandLuxe C505?
BandLuxe C505 have microSDHC reader and support up to 16GB
A:
microSDHC cards. Due to the availability of microSDHC cards, we recommend SanDisk microSDHC cards.
Q: The Connection Manager is having troubles
running on Vista. What should I do?
You may have 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.
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Information and Glossary
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Safety Information
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 C505 may adversely affect communications. Variations in radio signal strength are referred to as fading. Fading is caused by several different factors including signal reection, 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 C505 or failure of the BandLuxe C505 to transmit or receive such data.
BandLuxe™ is a registered trademark of BandRich Inc.
vehicles using liqueed 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 C505 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 C505 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 C505 is removed from the card slot prior to boarding aircraft in order to comply with these regulations. The C505 can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems and controls.
Potential Hazards
Do not operate the BandLuxe C505 in an environment that may be susceptible to radio interference resulting in danger; specically:
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 C505 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 C505 in any area where a potentially explosive atmosphere may exist. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or re resulting in bodily injury or even death. Be aware and comply with all signs and instructions.
- Users are advised not to operate the C505 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
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.
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,
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Regulations
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 afxes 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 notied body has determined that this device has properly demonstrated that the requirements of the directive have been met and has issued a favorable certicate of expert opinion. As such the device will bear the notied body number 0678 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
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 modications 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.
are voluntary.
Marking: The product shall bear the CE mark, the notied body number(s) as depicted to the right. CE 0560.
15.21 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
You are cautioned that changes or modications 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
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Specications
System Requirements
Operating System: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2+,
Web Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0+
LED Indicators
Color Indicator Flashing Solid
Off Not Connected NA NA
Red SIM Card/Service
No coverage/
still searching
Green WCDMA Available Connected
Blue LTE/HSPA+/HSPA NA Connected
Error (SIM card
missing, failed
verification)
Third-generation mobile networking technology that enables
3G:
simultaneous transfer of voice and non-voice data; most 3G networks use WCDMA.
3.5G/ HSPA:
generally uses HSDPA
3.75G/ HSPA:
technology; generally uses HSUPA
4G/LTE:
HSDPA (3.5G), now known as 4G.
APN (Access Point Name/Network):
information. Consists of:
A more recent standard of mobile networking technology;
A more recent standard of mobile n etworking
LTE is the next-step of the evolution of UMTS (3G) and
Provides GPRS routing
Network ID: Identies the external service requested by a GPRS
user.
Mobile network operator ID: Species routing information.
Hardware
Dimensions: 77.5 x 27.5 x 14.5 mm Typical (USB retracted)
Weight: 32g
Onboard Memory: 128 MB NAND Flash
UMTS Bands: AWS/850/1900 bands
LTE Band: AWS/700MHz (band17)
GSM Band: 850, 1900MHz
Environment
o
Operation Temperature 0 Storage Temperature -20
C to 45oC (32oF to 112oF)
o
C to 65oC (-4oF to 149oF)
Connectivity
Internet: NDIS
Data Speed Downlink: 100 Mbps (Max) in bps: Uplink: 50 Mbps
IP Settings: APN, DNS, DHCP vs. Static, Radius
Glossary
Second-generation mobile networking technology. Represents a
2G:
switchover from analog to digital; most 2G networks use GSM.
ARFCN (Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number):
specic 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 Conguration Protocol):
IP addresses from a server.
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 downlink bandwidth intensive data at up to 7.2Mbps; typically associated with 3.5G.
How data ow is measured.
Helps route network trafc by making
Advanced GPRS that delivers multimedia and
Delivers data in packets at
A number unique to
Routes packets over a network.
Advanced WCDMA
The
How devices obtain
The most
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HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access):
that delivers uplink bandwidth intensive data at up to 5.76Mbps; typically associated with 3.75G.
3.75G/HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access +):
HSPA Evolved, is the next step and is more focused on delivering data service enabling speeds of up to 42Mbps in the downlink and 11Mbps in the uplink..
LTE(long term evolution):
UMTS (3G) and HSDPA (3.5G), now known as 4G. that delivers downlink bandwidth intensive data at up to 100Mbps and uplink bandwidth intensive data at up to 100Mbps
Kbps (Kilobits per second):
LAN (Local Area Network):
good bandwidth.
LTE is the next-step of the evolution of
A data ow measure; 1024 bits/second.
A data network with limited range but
Advanced WCDMA
This is also known as
Mbps (Megabits per second):
bits/second.
NDIS (Network Driver Interface Specification):
driver interface that enables a single network interface card to support multiple network protocols.
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 identication, subscription and contact information.
SMS (Short Messaging Service):
characters.
Shorthand for Transmission.
Tx:
UMTS: Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
A data ow measure; 1,048,576
a Windows device
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
the
third-generation (3G)
WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access):
EDGE that supports 384kbps data ow. Most 3G networks use this standard; aka UMTS.
cell phone technologies
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