AT&T USB Connect - Option Quicksilver 3G HSDPA Modem

Overview

AT&T USBConnect Quicksilver is a fast, solid, and reliable modem in a minimalistic package. It doesn’t have all the add-ons and features of some of the competitive products, however, it features sensible design that eliminates parts that are easier to lose or break. Quicksilver ensures solid data speed rates and the widest possible coverage nationwide on AT&T HSPA network and worldwide.

Option Quicksilver USB Modem for AT&T is capable of bursting to data speeds that turn most any Windows laptop or Mac notebook into a roaming productivity center, and AT&T’s network is constantly evolving to provide even better speeds. Compatible with both AT&T 3G BroadbandConnect and nationwide EDGE data networks, you get coverage when you need it. Plus, true plug-and-play USB connectivity helps you get up and running painlessly.

The Quicksilver works with Windows 2000 Pro, Personal and XP Home/Pro, Vista, and Mac OS.

Features

Tri-band HSUPA USB modem for professional users

• Easy to use: Insert, follow the instructions and click to connect
• Future proof through upgradeable firmware in Flash Memory
• Compact and lightweight: Just 66 × 25 × 17 mm (closed)
• Configured for worldwide operation
• Smart, intuitive design features
• Supports High-Speed Data Connectivity Anywhere Within Network Coverage and compatible networks worldwide when roaming
• Compatible With Both AT&T 3G High-speed Broadband Connect And Nationwide EDGE Data Networks
• Compatible With Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Pro, Personal and XP Home/Pro, Vista, Mac OS X
• Transparent Support For IPSec and VPN Technology
• Patented Zero-CD, True Plug-and-play Technology
• 3G BroadbandConnect Is Available In More Than 260 Metro Areas in The U.S
• Device Supports AT&T Data Plans
• Available For Purchase Without Service Plan
• Style – USB Mobile Broadband Modem

What’s In The Box

• Modem
• User Guide

Specifications

• Dimensions – 2.6 in x 1.0 in x 0.7 in / 66 × 25 × 17 mm (closed)
• Weight – 1.2 oz / 34 g
• 3G Data Download Speeds
  • HSUPA (Up to 2 Mbps), HSPDA (Up to 3.6 Mbps)
  • UMTS (Up to 384 kbps), GPRS
• Network Compatibility – UMTS/HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100 and GSM/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Powering and Interfacing

• Powering is done through the USB interface
• Multi-color status LED indicators built into swivel
• Terminal Eguipment interfaces:
  • USB 2.0 High Speed interface, fully compatible with USB 1.1 interface
  • SIM card interface compliant with 3 GPP 31.101 and 31.102 supporting 1.8 and 3V UICCs
  • Drivers: Windows® 2000 Pro, Personal and XP Pro / Home 32/64bit, Windows® Vista 32/64bit, Mac OS X, Linux
• PCSC compatible driver, compliant with ISO 7816 and 3GPP TS11.11 supporting only USIMs which have logical channel support
• SIM-ME interface as specified in 3GPP GSM TS11.11 and GSM 11.12 and with compliance to ISO 7816
• SIM Application toolkit capable SIM to 3GPP GSM TS11.14
• NDIS or Standard modem emulation for compatibility with terminal programs/diallers and for use with proprietary operating systems. AT Interface 3GPP TS27.005, ATD*99# and ATD*99***# support

HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS Air Interface

• Multi-band FDD support
• 850, 1900 & 2100 band support
• No Rx diversity
• Equalization
• Power Class 3 (+24dBm)
• HSUPA 1,46 Mbps: Category 3
• HSDPA 1.8: Categories 1-4, 11 and 12
• HSDPA 3.6: Categories 5 and 6
• UMTS: 384 kbps operation in downlink, 384 kbps in uplink
• Support UL and DL Compressed Modes

EDGE/GSM AIr Interface:

• 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• GSM Power Class 4 (2W) for 850/900 bands
• GSM Power Class 1 (1W) for 1800/1900 bands
• EDGE class E2 (+27 dBm in 850/900 bands, +26 dBm in 1800/1900 bands)
• GPRS/EGPRS Class B Type 1MT
• GPRS CS1-CS4; EGPRS MCS1-MCS9
• 3GPP ReI99 with selected ReI4 features
• EDGE 8PSK class E2 (+27 dBm in 850/900 bands, +26dBm in 1800/1900 bands)
• EDGE data throughput (peak): 247 Kbps
• EDGE data throughput (average): 200Kbps uplink and 215 Kbps downlink

Software

• GlobeTrotter Connect for Windows and Mac.
• Linux drivers available

Approvals and certifications

• All applicable regulatory approvals (i.e. FCC, R&TTE, GCF), Operator and Infrastructure IOT
• Microsoft WHQL certified drivers

Environmental

• Operating Temperature -10 to +55C
• RoHS compliant

Available optional accessories

• lanyard
• USB cable

Buy at Featured Merchants

• Buy AT&T USBConnect Quicksilver from
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• Buy AT&T USB Connect - Option Quicksilver 3G HSDPA Modem
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Expert Opinion

EnGadget Mobile

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• One of the world’s smallest HSPA USB devices today,
• “Intelligent” protective cap and a mildly curvaceous flair
• Available today at no cost if you ink your name to a two-year DataConnect plan

Into Mobile

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• features an award-winning intelligent design which provides a protective cap for the USB connector
• First USB mobile broadband device to use the Icera Livanto chipset, providing the “latest features in one of the world’s smallest HSPA USB devices”
• users can expect download speeds between 700 Kbps and 1.7 Mbps, and uplink speeds between 500 Kbps and 1.2 Mbps.

PCMagazine

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• The best way to connect your laptop to AT&T’s high-speed HSDPA network
• Fast, compact, easy to use, and durable
• Will get you online in hundreds of countries worldwide