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h2. MobileBroadband/WWAN  Service and Providers

Cellular-based wireless Internet connections can provide  access to the Internet for your laptop  when an ethernet connection  (wireless or wired) is not available. This type of wireless access is  called Wireless Wide Area Networking (WWAN) or MobileBroadBand; it  requires both a wireless aircard and a wireless service plan. Connection  speeds are generally faster than dial-up connections and slower than  ethernet connections; speeds vary depending on global and regional  location and proximity to the cell site. Major cities usually have  fast  connections available.

The Lab's three providers of wireless Internet access are  Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, and Sprint Wireless.  AT&T  Wireless cards are international ready.  Verizon and Sprint's cards are  not.  Verizon requires the use of two cards (Xu870/v740 bundle) for  domestic and international coverage. Sprint requires a special order  card (Sierra Wireless 881U) for international coverage.  For more  detailed coverage information use the following links:

* [Verizon              BroadBand Information/Coverage|http://b2b.vzw.com/broadband/coveragearea.html]
* [AT&T BroadBand             Information/Coverage|http://www.cingular.com/coverageviewer/]
* [Sprint  BroadBand Information/Coverage|http://coverage.sprintpcs.com/IMPACT.jsp?id16=broadband_coverage_and_speed&covType=sprint#_highlight]\\

h2. Wireless Aircards

Verizon, AT&T and Sprint Wireless services use different  protocols, and require aircards specific to their service; an aircard  will work only with the service it is designed for.

New laptops can be purchased with an integrated internal  aircard,  specific to one of the three Cellular service providers'  networks. If you already own a laptop with a built-in aircard or are  considering purchasing one, TSC can set-up and activate wireless service  for it. Integrated internal aircards eliminate the  need for an  external aircard, although they may not always be upgradeable if and  when changes are made to a network's hardware or protocols.

External wireless aircards come in three types: PCMCIA Type 2   (commonly called "PC Card" or "CardBus PC Card") for older laptops,  the ExpressCard for newer laptops, and USB. Most laptops will only  accept one of the two card types. Conversion to the ExpressCard standard  started in 2005.

For more detailed information about Wireless aircards,  contact Adams Lee, [[email protected]|mailto:[email protected]], or  ext 4966.
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h2. AT&T Service Wireless Aircards

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*USBConnect Turbo*
(USB)
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* $52.00/month, unlimited usage, includes TSC $7.00  billing surcharge (does not include  Procurement burden or vendor taxes  and fees)
* Free USB card
* Data speeds:  certified up to 7.2 Mbps on UMTS, up to  212 Kbps on GPRS/EDGE (when UMTS is not available)
* Tri-band UMTS/HSDPA - 850/1900/2100 MHz
* Quad-band GPRS/EDGE - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
* Domestic and International Coverage
* Operating Systems: Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP, VISTA,  Windows 7, MAC OS X (V10.4 or later)
* Expandable memory
* Built in GPS
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*AT&T Velocity*
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* $52.00/month, unlimited usage, includes TSC $7.00  billing surcharge (does not include  Procurement burden or vendor taxes  and fees)
* Free card
* Data speeds:  certified up to 7.2 Mbps on UMTS, up to  212 Kbps on GPRS/EDGE (when UMTS is not available)
* Tri-band UMTS/HSDPA - 850/1900/2100 MHz
* Quad-band GPRS/EDGE - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
* Operating Systems: Windows  2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7,  MAC OS X (V10.4 or later)
* Domestic and International Coverage
* Expandable memory
* Built in GPS
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h2. Verizon Service Wireless Aircards

Verizon recently upgraded their EVDO data protocal to EVDO  Rev. A, which increases data upload speeds from 128 kbps to 384 kbps, as  well as the maximun download speed from 2.0 Mbps to 2.4 Mbps. These  speeds increases require a Rev. A - enabled aircard. Newer aircards with  EVDO Rev. A capability are now available. The system is  backwards-compatible with older EVDO aircards at the older speeds.
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*Verizon Wireless XU870/V740  Global               ExpressCard Bundle*
Includes the V740 for use in the U.S. and Canada, and another PC Card (XU870) to use when your traveling abroad.
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* $52$44.0050/month unlimited usage, includes TSC $7.00  billing surcharge               (does not include Procurement burden or vendor taxes and  fees)
* Free ExpressCard
* Avg. data download speeds of 400-700 kbps with bursts  up to               2.4 Mbps in major cities, upload speed 384 kbps
* Dual-Band EVDO Rev. A
* Weight: 1.4 oz, Dimensions: 4.41" (H) x 1.34"  (W) x             0.19" (D)
* Domestic and Internatonial Coverage
* Operating Systems: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and  Apple/Macintosh
* Includes flip-up antenna and CD
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*Verizon Wireless  USB760 Modem (Rev A Capable)*
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* $52$44.0050/month unlimited usage, includes TSC $7.00  billing surcharge (does not include  Procurement burden or vendor taxes  and fees)
* Free USB Modem
* Avg. data download speeds of 600-1400 kbps with bursts  up to 2.4 Mbps in major cities, upload speed 500-800 kbps
* Dual-Band EVDO Rev. A
* Domestic Coverage Only
* Operating Systems: Windows 2000,  XP,  Vista, Windows 7  and AMacintosh OS X (V10.4 or later)
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*Verizon Mifi*
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* $52$44.0050/month unlimited usage, includes TSC $7.00  billing surcharge (does not include  Procurement burden or vendor taxes  and fees)
* Free Mifi card
* Avg. data download speeds of 600-1400 kbps with bursts  up to 2.4 Mbps in major cities, upload speed 350-500 kbps
* VPN pass through
* Domestic Coverage Only
* Operating Systems: Windows 2000,  XP,  Vista, and  Apple/Macintosh
* Up to 5 users can log on
* Password protection
* Battery: Removable lithium 1150 mAH battery; battery  life: 4 hrs typical usage (one client)
* Dimensions: 3.5" x 2.32" x .35"; Weight 2.05 oz.
* No CD or software necessary/Easy install



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*Sprint u301 USB (3G/4G Capable)*
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* $52$49.0050/month unlimited usage, includes TSC $7.00  billing surcharge (does not include  Procurement burden or vendor taxes  and fees)
* Free USB Modem
* Avg. data download speeds of 600-1400 kbps with bursts  up to 2.4 Mbps in major cities, upload speed 350-500 kbps
* 4G Speed up to 10x faster than 3G, if available
* Domestic Coverage Only
* Operating Systems: Windows 2000,  XP,  Vista, Windows 7  and MAC OS x (V10.4 or later)
* No CD or software necessary/Easy install
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*Sierra Wireless 598u*
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* $66$49.9950/month unlimited usage, includes TSC $7.00  billing surcharge (does not include  Procurement burden or vendor taxes  and fees)
* Free USB Modem
* Avg. data download speeds of 600-1400 kbps with bursts  up to 2.4 Mbps in major cities, upload speed 350-500 kbps
* Dual-Band EVDO Rev. A
* Domestic Coverage Only
* Operating Systems: Windows 2000,  XP,  Vista, and  Apple/Macintosh
* No CD or software necessary/Easy install
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*Sprint Overdrive 3G/4G* (MiFi Replacement)
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* $66$49.9950/month unlimited usage, includes TSC $7.00  billing surcharge (does not include  Procurement burden or vendor taxes  and fees)
* $99$49.95 one-time cost for card
* 3G: Avg. data download speeds of 600-1400 kbps with  bursts up to 2.4 Mbps in major cities, upload speed 350-500 kbps
* 4G: Avg. data download speeds of 6 Mbps with bursts up  to 10 Mbps in major cities, upload speed 6 Mbps
* VPN pass through
* Domestic Coverage Only
* Operating Systems: Windows 2000,  XP,  Vista, and  Apple/Macintosh
* Up to 5 users can log on
* Password protection
* Battery: Removable lithium 1830 mAH battery; battery  life: 4 hrs typical usage (one client)
* Dimensions: 3.14" x 3.14" x .61"; Weight 4.5 oz.
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