Netgear AirCard 598U (all others) Installation Guide
Rev 2 Feb.11
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2.4
(downlink from the network) and 153
(uplink to the network).
Average data rates are 400-700 Kbps (downlink from the network) and
40-80 Kbps (uplink to the network). Actual speed depends on the network
conditions.
40-80 Kbps (uplink to the network). Actual speed depends on the network
conditions.
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supports Internet connections with data rates up to 153
. Actual
speed depends on the network conditions.
Once the connection is established, you can open your browser and connect to
any web site that is accessible through the Internet, or access other Internet
services (such as e-mail).
any web site that is accessible through the Internet, or access other Internet
services (such as e-mail).
The connection is “active” when data transmission is occurring. If data
transmission stops for a period of time (determined by the network), the
connection becomes dormant.
transmission stops for a period of time (determined by the network), the
connection becomes dormant.
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specification,
supports data connections to any dial-in service at rates up to 14.4
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QNC (Quick Net Connect) provides a simplified way to dial into an Internet
connection (using circuit switched data) where 3G (1xEV-DO or 1X) high-
speed
connection (using circuit switched data) where 3G (1xEV-DO or 1X) high-
speed
service is not available.
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(Short Message Service) allows you to send and receive short text
messages using the modem.
Watcher auto-update
The auto-update feature keeps your firmware, drivers and Watcher software up-
to-date. You can set your own preferences for when updates are downloaded.
to-date. You can set your own preferences for when updates are downloaded.
To configure the auto-update feature:
1.
From the Watcher menu, choose
Preferences
.
2.
In the Preferences window, click
Update
.
3.
Select
Check for Updates
, and then select how often Watcher should check for
updates.
Additional features of the modem
Beyond the features of the
network, the modem provides additional
software features:
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PIN security code to protect your modem and account from unauthorized use.
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A wizard to assist with activating your CDMA account.
The modem has a microSD™ slot that can be used, with a microSD card (sold
separately), for file transfer or storage. For more information, see
separately), for file transfer or storage. For more information, see