Panasonic Corporation of North America 9TGCF-P13 ユーザーズマニュアル

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1: Introduction 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Sierra Wireless SB555 OEM CDMA modem is an embedded 
wireless modem for cellular and North American PCS networks. It 
enhances the functionality of your Toughbook by adding high speed 
wireless data service. 
 
The SB555 modem functions as a wireless network card. It allows you 
to connect to the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and connect to a 
corporate network, without the need of a network cable or phone line. 
 
The SB555 modem is designed to provide a wide range of capabilities 
using CDMA network technology.  Implementation of these features 
will depend on the particular service provider and account features 
you 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. Contact your service provider for details of the 
services and accounts available. 
 
 
CDMA2000 1X services 
 
The Sierra Wireless SB555 modem operates over a type of wireless 
network called CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access).  
 
CDMA technology provides a variety of connectivity features, 
depending on your service provider and account: 
 
• 
Express Network
SM
  high-speed packet data, sometimes known as 
1xRTT, this supports Internet connections with data rates up to 
153.6 kbps (downlink) and 76.8 kbps (uplink). Actual speed will 
depend on the network. 
  
• 
Circuit switched (dial-up) data, using the earlier CDMA IS-95 
specification, supports data connections to any dial-in service at 
rates up to 14.4 kbps.  
 
• 
Quick 2 Net
SM
,  provides a simplified way to dial into an Internet 
connection (using circuit switched data) where Express Network 
(1X) packet service is not available. (available with  Verizon 
Wireless) 
 
• 
SMS (Short Message Service),  allows you to send and receive 
short text messages using the SB555 modem. 
 
 
 
 
A CDMA service provider account 
 
Companies that operate CDMA networks and provide access to these 
networks are called service providers. You must have an account with 
a CDMA service provider to use the SB555 modem. 
 
Each SB555 has been provisioned at the factory for use with a 
particular service provider. This sets the SB555modem to use 
particular radio channels and enable services specific for that provider. 
The process of setting up your account is called activation. Activation 
involves action by the service provider and configuration of the SB555 
modem. The procedure to configure (activate) your SB555 modem is 
covered in “Activation” on page 5. 
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