Sierra Wireless AC881 PC/Mac HSUPA PCMCIA Modem Card for AT&T

Overview

Sierra Wireless’ AirCard 881 is a solid and sleek product. It is one of the few (so far) broadband modems supporting HSUPA – the next generation of HSPA technology designed for staggering data rates approaching in ideal conditions upload maximum speeds of 2.0 Mbs and download speeds of 7.2 Mbps.

The card tri-band UMTS/HSPA and quad-band GPRS/EDGE for capable of global connectivity and worldwide roaming.

AC881 features high performance antenna for better coverage and integrated assisted GPS for location-based applications. It fits into a PCMCIA slot, which may be somewhat limiting in your choice of appropriate PC.

Bundled with AT&T’s data plan, this modem is rather affordable at $49.99, and is an easy and future-proof way to get online fast.

Features

• HSUPA support for wireless upload speed up to 2 Mbps and download up to 7.2 Mbps
• Durable, fixed antenna design with no moving parts
• High-performance antenna that delivers improved speeds and extended coverage
• Tri Band UMTS (850/1900/2100 MHz)
• Quad Band GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• Worldwide roaming and global connectivity
• Better performance in areas with weak or noisy signal conditions
• High speed wireless connectivity in more places than Wi-Fi, offering greater mobility
• Secure internet access wherever there is network coverage
• Solid product reliability so users can work efficiently on the road
• Surf The Internet, Check Email, Access Corporate Networks – All Over Cellular Network!
• Built-in GPS Receiver Supports Location-based Applications
• Includes Windows Vista, XP, 2000 (Not NT) and MacOS X Drivers
• No Remote Power Needed – Power Comes From PCMCIA Slot
• Fast Installation With Included CD-ROM Software
• LED Status Indicator
• Color – Black
• Style – PCMCIA Wireless Broadband Modem Card (LaptopConnect Card)
• Warranty – Sierra Wireless Factory Warranty
• Device Supports AT&T Data Plans
• Available For Purchase Without Service Plan

TRU Design Features

The AirCard 881 include the following TRU features:

• - Data Antenna Technology
• - Data Traffic Technology
• - Power Management Technology
• - Rugged Hardware Design
• - A-GPS Antenna Technology
• - Software Installation Technology

What’s In The Box

• AC881 PCMCIA modem
• User Guide
• CD-ROM with PC and Mac Software Drivers

Specifications

• Dimensions – 5.2 in x 2.3 in x 0.5 in / 132mm (L) x 34mm (W) x 12mm (H)
• Weight – 2.5 oz / 40 grams
• Data Download Speed – HSUPA (Up to 7.2 Mbps), HSDPA (Up to 3.6 Mbps), EDGE (Up to 384 Kbps), GPRS (Up to 144 Kbps)
• Compatible Carrier – AT&T
• Network Compatibility – GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
• Interface type – Type II PC Card

Technology

• MSM 7200 Chipset
• UMTS with HSDPA Category 8/6/12
  • (7.2/3.6/1.8 Mbps downlink)
• HSUPA Category 5 (2.0 Mbps uplink)
• EDGE/GPRS MS Class 12
• WCDMA receive equalizer with dual antenna diversity
• SIM, USIM, and SIM+ compatible
• PS/SC interface
• Qualcomm GpsOne® technology

Bands

• 850/1900/2100MHz WCDMA
  • Power class 3 (+24dBm)
• 850/900MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE
  • GSM Power class 4/EDGE E2
• 1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE
  • GSM Power Class 1/EDGE E2
• GPS/1575 MHz

Dual Antenna Diversity Support

• AirCard 881E: 1900/850 MHz

Operating System Support

• Windows® Vista, Windows® 2000, XP
• Mac OS X

Environmental

• Operating Temperature: -20 to +60 Celsius
• Storage Temperature: -30 to +85 Celsius
• RoHS Compliant

Standards/Approvals

• FCC
• CE
• A-tick
• PTCRB
• GCF
• Industry Canada
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE Release 99 and GERAN
  • Feature Package #1
• WCDMA 3GPP TS25.101 Release 5 and
  • HSUPA Release 6
• Microsoft WHQL
• Other carrier and country specific approvals

Package Contents

• AirCard 881 PCMCIA modem
• Quick Start Guide
• Communications Manager CD

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