Netgear AirCard 598U (all others) Installation Guide
Rev 2 Feb.11
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1: Introducing the USB 598 modem
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Note: This document applies to you, only if your wireless device is the USB
598 modem from Sierra Wireless.
598 modem from Sierra Wireless.
Welcome
The Sierra Wireless USB 598 modem is a wireless USB modem for
cellular and
cellular and
networks, and the
frequency band. The
modem enhances the functionality of your mobile computing device
by adding 2-way messaging and high-speed mobile data in extended
areas, compared to wireless local area networks.
by adding 2-way messaging and high-speed mobile data in extended
areas, compared to wireless local area networks.
This modem allows you to do the following (subject to feature
availability), without using a wireline phone or network:
availability), without using a wireline phone or network:
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Connect to the Internet,
and corporate networks
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Send and receive
messages
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Use location-based services
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Conduct video-conferencing
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Access streaming, real-time media
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Play games online
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Feature summary
The USB modem is designed to provide a wide range of capabilities
using
using
network technology. Implementation of these features
depends on the particular service provider and account features you
have chosen.
have chosen.
Some features described in this manual may not be supported by
your service provider or may not be available with your network
account. For details of the services and accounts available, contact
your service provider.
your service provider or may not be available with your network
account. For details of the services and accounts available, contact
your service provider.