User's Manual

M600C Mobile Broadband Module
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GSM Bearer Types (Used for International Roaming)
GSM Bearer types include the following:
 HSUPA and HSDPA
HSUPA (High Speed Upload Packet Access) and HSDPA (High Speed Download Packet
Access) are the upload and download components of the HSPA protocol suite. If your
device reports that it is using one of these, the other is almost certainly being used as
well. These are fast 3G bearer types that directly compete with fast CDMA bearer types
like EVDO and may eventually reach speeds comparable to 4G.
 UMTS
UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) may refer to a number of 3G
technologies, including HSPDA and HSUPA at the faster end as well as a few other 3G
technologies that might be slightly slower.
 EDGE
EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) is a 3G bearer type whose maximum
download speed in the vicinity of 200 kilobits per second, depending on network
configuration.
 GPRS
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a 2.5G bearer type for GSM networks. It's
limited to a maximum download speed of around 60 or 80 kilobits per second, depending
on network configuration.
Mobile Info Window
To view information about your mobile broadband device or your current mobile
broadband connection (if any), select Mobile Info from the Tools menu. The Mobile Info
window will appear providing useful information on your computer and your Mobile
Broadband device. Note that your mobile number (phone number) is listed on this
window as well.
The window includes two tabs:
 Network
 Device