Sierra Wireless AirCard User manual

Sierra Wireless AirCard Modem
User Guide
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Important Notice Duetothenatureofwirelesscommunications,transmission
andreceptionofdatacanneverbeguaranteed.Datamaybe
delayed,corrupted(thatis,haveerrors)orbetotallylost.
Althoughsignificantdelaysorlossesofdataarerarewhen
wirelessdevicessuchastheSierraWirelessmodemareusedin
anormalmannerwithawell‐constructednetwork,theSierra
Wirelessmodemshouldnotbeusedinsituationswherefailure
totransmitorreceivedatacouldresultindamageofanykind
totheuseroranyotherparty,includingbutnotlimitedto
personalinjury,death,orlossofproperty.SierraWireless
acceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagesofanykindresulting
fromdelaysorerrorsindatatransmittedorreceivedusingthe
SierraWirelessmodem,orforfailureoftheSierraWireless
modemtotransmitorreceivesuchdata.
Safety and Hazards DonotoperatetheSierraWirelessmodeminareaswhere
blastingisinprogress,whereexplosiveatmospheresmaybe
present,nearmedicalequipment,nearlifesupportequipment,
oranyequipmentwhichmaybesusceptibletoanyformof
radiointerference.Insuchareas,theSierraWirelessmodem
MUSTBEPOWEREDOFF.TheSierraWirelessmodemcan
transmitsignalsthatcouldinterferewiththisequipment.
DonotoperatetheSierraWirelessmodeminanyaircraft,
whethertheaircraftisonthegroundorinflight.Inaircraft,the
SierraWirelessmodemMUSTBEPOWEREDOFF.When
operating,theSierraWirelessmodemcantransmitsignalsthat
couldinterferewithvariousonboardsystems.
Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the
aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless
modems may be used at this time.
Thedriveroroperatorofanyvehicleshouldnotoperatethe
SierraWirelessmodemwhileincontrolofavehicle.Doingso
willdetractfromthedriveroroperatorʹscontrolandoperation
ofthatvehicle.Insomestatesandprovinces,operatingsuch
communicationsdeviceswhileincontrolofavehicleisan
offence.
Limitation of
Liability Theinformationinthismanualissubjecttochangewithout
noticeanddoesnotrepresentacommitmentonthepartof
SierraWireless.SIERRAWIRELESSANDITSAFFILIATES
SPECIFICALLYDISCLAIMLIABILITYFORANYANDALL
DIRECT,INDIRECT,SPECIAL,GENERAL,INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL,PUNITIVEOREXEMPLARYDAMAGES
INCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,LOSSOFPROFITSOR

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REVENUEORANTICIPATEDPROFITSORREVENUE
ARISINGOUTOFTHEUSEORINABILITYTOUSEANY
SIERRAWIRELESSPRODUCT,EVENIFSIERRAWIRELESS
AND/ORITSAFFILIATESHASBEENADVISEDOFTHE
POSSIBILITYOFSUCHDAMAGESORTHEYARE
FORESEEABLEORFORCLAIMSBYANYTHIRDPARTY.
Notwithstandingtheforegoing,innoeventshallSierra
Wirelessand/oritsaffiliatesaggregateliabilityarisingunderor
inconnectionwiththeSierraWirelessproduct,regardlessof
thenumberofevents,occurrences,orclaimsgivingriseto
liability,beinexcessofthepricepaidbythepurchaserforthe
SierraWirelessproduct.
Patents Portionsofthisproductmaybecoveredbysomeorallofthe
followingUSpatents:
5,515,013 5,629,960 5,845,216 5,847,553 5,878,234
5,890,057 5,929,815 6,169,884 6,191,741 6,199,168
6,339,405 6,359,591 6,400,336 6,516,204 6,561,851
6,643,501 6,653,979 6,697,030 6,785,830 6,845,249
6,847,830 6,876,697 6,879,585 6,886,049 6,968,171
6,985,757 7,023,878 7,053,843 7,106,569 7,145,267
7,200,512 7,295,171 7,287,162 D442,170 D459,303
D599,256 D560,911
andotherpatentspending.
Thisproductincludes
technologylicensedfrom:
ManufacturedorsoldbySierraWirelessoritslicenseesunder
oneormorepatentslicensedfromInterDigitalGroup.
Copyright ©2009SierraWireless.Allrightsreserved.
Trademarks “HeartoftheWirelessMachine®”isaregisteredtrademarkof
SierraWireless.Watcher®isatrademarkofSierraWireless,
registeredintheEuropeanCommunity.
SierraWireless,theSierraWirelesslogo,theredwavedesign,
thered‐tippedantenna,andTRU‐Installaretrademarksof
SierraWireless.
Windows®isaregisteredtrademarkofMicrosoftCorporation.
QUALCOMM®isaregisteredtrademarkofQUALCOMM
Incorporated.Usedunderlicense.
Macintosh®isatrademarkofAppleInc.,registeredintheU.S.
andothercountries.
Othertrademarksarethepropertyoftherespectiveowners.
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Information
ConsultourWebsiteforup‐to‐dateproductdescriptions,
documentation,applicationnotes,firmwareupgrades,trouble‐
shootingtips,andpressreleases:
www.sierrawireless.com
Revision History
Sales Desk: Phone: [phone]
Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time
E-mail: [email protected]
Post: Sierra Wireless
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Contents
AirCard Modem User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About the AirCard modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Services supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Your account and coverage area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
AirCard modem features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
LED operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connection management software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Launching Watcher (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Launching Watcher (Mac) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Reinstalling the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connect to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Removing the SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Care and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Radio frequency and electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Frequency band support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Regulatory and safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Safety and hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Regulatory information for North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Regulatory information for EU countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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About the AirCard modem
TheAirCard®thirdgeneration(3G)wirelessmodemenables
youtoconnecttotheInternet,sendandreceiveemail,connect
toacorporatenetworkorvirtualprivatenetwork(VPN),or
viewstreamingvideo,withouttheneedforacable.
Dependingonthemodel,theAirCardmodemcanconnect
eithertoaPCMCIA(PCCard)slotoranExpressCard®slot
onyourcomputer.
Note: When using the AirCard modem with a PC Card adapter, use
only the PC Card adapter that came with your modem. Your modem
may not work properly with adapters that are not specifically designed
for your product.
IfthemodemisTRU‐Installenabled,alltherequired
softwareisavailableonthemodem.Whenyousetupyour
modem,thesoftwareisinstalledonyourcomputer.Youdonot
needaninstallationCD.(Dependingonyourserviceprovider,
yourmodemmayincludeaninstallationCD.)
Services supported
Dependingonthemodel,yourmodemsupportsspeedsofup
to21Mbps(Megabitspersecond).However,actualspeed
dependsonnetworkconditionsandtheservicesthatyour
serviceprovideroffers.Contactyourserviceproviderandvisit
www.sierrawireless.comfordetails.
Maximumtheoreticaldataspeedsare:
•EvolvedHighSpeedPacketAccess(EvolvedHSPAor
HSPA+)—upto21 Mbps
•HighSpeedDownloadPacketAccess(HSDPA)—upto
7.2 Mbps
•HighSpeedUploadPacketAccess(HSUPA)—upto
5.76 Mbps
•ConcurrentHSDPA/HSUPA(HSPA)—upto3.6Mbps
downloadandupto1.5Mbpsupload
•UniversalMobileTelecommunicationsSystem(UMTS)—
384 kbps(kilobitspersecond)
•EnhancedDataratesforGSMEvolution(EDGE)—
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•GeneralPacketRadioService(GPRS)—56 kbps
GPRSandEDGEaresecondgeneration(2G)dataservices.
UMTS,HSDPA/HSUPA,andHSPA+are3Gdataservices.
Whenestablishingaconnection,yourmodemusesthefastest
availableservice.If,forexample,youareusingthemodemin
anareathathasEDGEservicebutnotUMTSorHSDPA/
HSUPAservice,themodemconnectsusingEDGEservice.
Oncetheconnectionisestablished,youhaveaccesstoall
Internetservices.
Your account and coverage area
IfyoupurchasedthemodemfromaGSMserviceprovider,
youmayalreadyhaveanaccountandaSIMcard.Otherwise,
yourretailershouldbeabletogiveyouthenamesof
companiesthatprovidetheseitems.
YoumusthaveanaccountwithaGSMserviceprovidertouse
themodem.Tousethemodem’s3Gcapability,youraccount
mustbewithaserviceproviderthatoffersHSDPA/HSUPAor
UMTSservice.(Themodemisbackwardscompatiblewith2G
service.)
Whenyouobtainyouraccount,youaregivenaSubscriber
IdentityModule(SIM)cardcontainingaccountinformation.
Beforeyouusethemodem,youmustinserttheSIMcardinto
it.(Dependingonyourserviceprovider,theSIMcardmay
alreadybeinserted.)
Yourabilitytoobtainservicedependsonthesefactors:
Note: The fee for service is
usually higher when you are
roaming (connected to a network
other than the one belonging to
your service provider).
•Networkcoverage — Youmustbewithinthenetwork
coveragearea.
•Serviceprovider — Ifyouarewithinthecoverageareaof
anetworkthatisnotoperatedbyyourownservice
provider,youcanobtainserviceonlyifthereisaroaming
agreementbetweenyourserviceproviderandthenetwork
operator.
•Accountprovisions — Youraccountmayrestrictyour
usagetocertainnetworksorlimittheamountoftimeyou
canusethenetwork.
•Frequencyband — Youcannotconnecttonetworks
operatinginbandsnotsupportedbyyourmodem,
regardlessofroamingagreementsoraccountprovisions.
MostserviceprovidershavecoveragemapsontheirWebsites.

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AirCard modem features
LED operation
Dependingonthemodel,themodemhasthreeortwoLEDs
thatshowthecurrentstatusofthemodem.
Three status LEDs
2G LED
Power LED
3G LED
SIM card slot
LED State Indicates
Power Off Indicates one of the following states:
•The modem is not inserted in the computer.
•The computer is off or in “suspend and resume” mode.
•The modem radio has been turned off using Watcher or another
connection client.
Solid Blue The power is on, the modem is working normally.
Blinking Blue The firmware is being updated.
Do not remove the modem from the computer.
Blinking Amber The modem is searching for service (initializing).
Solid Amber Modem error—either the modem is having a problem initializing (searching
for service) or is offline because of a failure.
Contact your service provider.
2G Off The modem is unable to detect 2G service.
Blinking Amber The modem has detected a 2G network (EDGE, GPRS, GSM) and is ready
to connect.
Solid Amber The modem is connected to a 2G network and is able to send and receive
data.
3G Off The modem is unable to detect 3G service.
Blinking Blue The modem has detected a 3G network (UMTS, HSPA) and is ready to
connect.
Solid Blue The modem is connected to a 3G network and can send and receive data.

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Two status LEDs
Status LEDs Modem shown inserted
in PC Card adapter
LED State Indicates
Power Off Indicates one of the following states:
•The modem is not inserted in the computer.
•The computer is off or in “suspend and resume” mode.
•The modem radio has been turned off using Watcher or another
connection client.
Solid Blue The power is on, the modem is working normally.
Blinking Blue The firmware is being updated.
Do not remove the modem from the computer.
Blinking Amber The modem is searching for service (initializing).
Solid Amber Modem error—either the modem is having a problem initializing (searching
for service) or is offline because of a failure.
Contact your service provider.
Data Off The modem is unable to detect 2G or 3G service.
Blinking Amber The modem has detected a 2G network (EDGE, GPRS, GSM) and is ready
to connect.
Solid Amber The modem is connected to a 2G network and is able to send and receive
data.
Blinking Blue The modem has detected a 3G network (UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+) and is
ready to connect.
Solid Blue The modem is connected to a 3G network and can send and receive data.

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Connection management
software
YourmodemcomeswithWatcher®softwareforWindows®or
Mac®,orotherconnectionmanagementsoftware,depending
onyourserviceprovider.Usethissoftwaretomanagethe
modemandmonitoryourconnections.
ForinformationonWatcherfeaturesandusingWatcher,refer
totheonlineHelp.FromthemainWatcherwindow,selectHelp
> Help Topicsorclickthebutton(Windows)orHelp > Sierra
Wireless 3G Watcher Help(Mac).
Note: Watcher is compatible with earlier Sierra Wireless modems.
Watcherenablesyouto:
•Initiatedataconnections
•Determinesignalstrength,roamingstatus,GPRS,EDGE,
UMTS,orHSDPA/HSUPAavailability,andothernetwork
connectionparameters
•MonitorthestatusofthemodemandGSMservice
•SendandreceiveSMSmessages
•EnableordisableSIMsecuritythatpreventsothersfrom
usingyourSIMcardifitislostorstolen
•ConfigurestartupandexitactionsforWatcherandthe
modem
•Createormodifyaconnectionprofile
YoudonotneedtorunWatcherwhenyouusethemodem,but
Watcherdoesprovideusefulstatusinformation.

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Launching Watcher (Windows)
Unlessthisfeaturehasbeendisabled,Watcherlaunches
automaticallywhenyouinsertthemodem.Youcanalso
launchWatcherby:
•Double‐clickingthedesktopshortcut,or
•SelectingStart > Programs > Sierra Wireless > Sierra Wireless
Watcher.
Dependingonhowyourprofileisconfigured,yourbrowser,
VPN,orotherprogrammaylaunchautomaticallyanytimeyou
launchWatcher.
Launching Watcher (Mac)
Watcherstartsautomaticallyatlogin.Todisablethisfeature,
goto3G Watcher > Preferences.
YoucanalsostartWatcherbynavigatingtotheApplications >
3G Watcherfolderanddouble‐clicking3G Watcher.
Tip
TokeeptheWatchericoninthedock:
1. LaunchWatcher.
2. ClickandholdtheWatchericoninthedock.
3. Fromthepop‐upmenu,selectKeep in Dock.
Reinstalling the software
Windows
IfyouneedtoreinstallorrepairtheWatchersoftware:
1. GotoStart > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
2. UninstallWatcher.
3. Insertthemodemintoyourcomputer.
4. Followtheon‐screeninstructions.

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Or,inWatcher:
1. SelectTools > Software Installation Mode.
2. Followtheon‐screeninstructions.
Note: Do not remove the modem until the software installation
process is complete.
Mac
TouninstallWatcher:
1. Select3G Watcher > Uninstall 3G Watcher.
2. Followtheon‐screeninstructions.
Connect to the network
Windows
Touseyouraccount(andconnecttoyourserviceprovider’s
network),youneedtohaveatleastoneprofilesetuponyour
modem.Dependingonhowyourmodemisconfigured,the
profilemayalreadybesetuporyoumayneedtocreateone.
Oncethesoftwareissuccessfullyinstalledandtheprofileisset
up,themodemisreadytouse.
Anytimeyouusethemodemwiththesamecomputer,TRU‐
Installverifiesthatthecorrectsoftwareisalreadyinstalled.
Thisprocessmaytakeafewseconds.
Ifyouneedtore‐installthesoftware,seepage 14.
Scenario Required action
Watcher automatically detects or creates a default
profile. Click Connecta.
Watcher prompts you to create a data profile. 1. Click Yes, then....
•If Watcher opens the Options window Profile
pane and pre-selects an appropriate profile
(normally the name of your service provider)
from the drop-down list...
a. Click OK to accept that profile (or choose
another from the drop-down list).
b. Click Connecta.
•If Watcher opens the Options window Profile
pane, the Profile name field is blank, and
your service provider is not included in the
drop-down list...
You need to create a profile manually. Refer to the
Watcher online help for details.
Click Help > Help topics or click the button.
a. The first time you insert the modem in the computer, it takes a few seconds for the modem to locate the net-
work. While it is scanning for a network, the Connect button is unavailable.

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Mac
ToconnecttothenetworkusingWatcher:
1. Selectaprofilefromthedrop‐downlistandclickConnect.
Note: If you have a pre-paid wireless account, you’ll need to have
credit in your account before you can connect.
Toendahigh‐speedconnection,clickDisconnect.
The first time you run Watcher
Dependingonyourdevice,youmayhaveanadditionalstep
thefirsttimeyourunWatcher.
MacOSX10.5.xandlater
1. ThefirsttimeyouclickConnect,themessage“A new
networkinterfacehasbeendetected.”ClicktheNetwork
Preferencesbutton.
2. IntheNetworkwindow,clickApply.Yourmodemconnects
tothenetwork.
MacOSX10.4.11
1. AfterclickingConnect,openSystem Preferencesandselect
Network.
2. WhentheʺNewPortDetectedʺmessageappears,clickOK.
3. ClickApply Now.Yourmodemconnectstothenetwork.

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Removing the SIM card
ToremovetheSIMcard,youneedapen.
1. Placethemodemonasmooth,hardsurface.
2. Gentlyinsertthepenintotheendoftheejectslotfarthest
fromtheSIMslot.SlidethepentowardstheSIMslot.The
SIMcardpopsoutofitsslot.SeeFigure 1.
Figure 1: Removing the SIM card from the modem
3. GentlypulltheSIMcardfromtheslotuntilitslidesfree.
Care and maintenance
Aswithanyelectronicdevice,themodemmustbehandled
withcaretoensurereliableoperation.Followtheseguidelines
whenyouuseandstoreyourmodem:
•DonotapplyadhesivelabelstotheSIMcard.Thismay
causeittojaminsidetheslot,orpreventitfrombeing
insertedproperly.
•Whennotinstalledinyourcomputer,storethemodem
andSIMcardinasafeplace.
•Protectthemodemfromliquids,dust,andexcessiveheat.
(Seethe“Environmentalspecifications”onpage 21for
maximumtolerances.)
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Troubleshooting
Thissectiondescribespossibleproblemsandsolutionsfor
Windowsusers.Ifyouhaveaproblemthatisnotdescribedin
thissection,visittheSierraWirelesssupportpageat
www.sierrawireless.com/support.
TRU-Install software installation does not start
automatically
IfWatcherinstallationdoesnotstartafteryouinsertthe
modem:
1. Double‐clickMy Computer(WindowsXP)orComputer
(WindowsVista,Windows7)onyourdesktop.
2. ClicktheTRU-Installdrive.
3. UndertheTRU-Installdrive,opentheWinfolderand
double‐clickSetup.exe.Followtheon‐screenpromptsto
installthesoftware.
PC Card slot no longer works after you remove the
AirCard modem (with PC Card adapter) from the laptop
Ifyourlaptopdoesnotrecognizethatyouhaveremovedthe
modemwithPCCardadapter,youmayhavetorestartyour
laptoptorestorePCCardslotoperation.
Inthefuture,beforeyouremovethemodemwithPCCard
adapter,clicktheSafely Remove HardwareiconintheWindows
systemtray,thenselectthemodem.
Modem is not detected after TRU-Install installation
completes
YousuccessfullycompletetheTRU‐Installinstallationprocess,
butWatcherdoesnotdetectthemodem:
1. ClickStart,andthenclickControl Panel.
2. Double‐clickTRU-Install.
3. Whenyouarepromptedtoswitchtomodemmode,click
OK.
4. WaitforWatchertodetectthemodem.
5. Ifthemodemstillisnotdetected,connecttotheInternet
usinganothermethodandgoto
www.sierrawireless.com/supportforassistance.
The Windows Installer fails
WhenyoutrytoinstalloruninstallWatcher,themessage
Windows Installer is not accessible(forexample,Errorcode:1601)
appears.

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TofixError1601,firstseeifanotherinstallationprocessis
running.
1. PressCtrl + Alt + DelandselectTaskManager.
2. GototheProcessestab.
3. Checktherunningprocessesforanyofthesenames:
·setup.exe
·isetup.exe
·ikernel.exe
·msiexec.exe
·idriver.exe
·IsUninst.exe
·IsUninst.exe
·Uninst.exe
Ifanyoftheseprocessesarerunningonthesystem:
1. Selecteachprocess.
2. ClickEnd Process.
3. TrytoruntheWatcherinstallationagain.
Iftheinstallationisnotsuccessful,connecttotheInternet
usinganothermethodandcheckSierraWirelessKnowledge
Basearticlesathttp://sierrawireless.custhelp.com.

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Technical specifications
Radio frequency and electrical
specifications
Theradiofrequencybandsthatyourmodemsupportswill
varydependingonyourregionandyourmodemmodel.
Frequency band support
Transmit GSM 1900 (PCS): 1850 – 1910 MHz
GSM 1800 (DCS):1710 – 1785 MHz
EGSM 900: 880 – 915 MHz
GSM 850: 824 – 849 MHz
WCDMA 2100 (Band I): 1920 – 1980 MHz
WCDMA 1900 (Band II): 1850 – 1910 MHz
WCDMA 850 (Band V): 824 – 849 MHz
WCDMA 800 (Band VI): 830 – 840 MHz
WCDMA 900 (Band VIII) 880 - 915 MHz
Receive GSM 1900 (PCS): 1930 – 1990 MHz
GSM 1800 (DCS): 1805 – 1880 MHz
EGSM 900: 925 – 960 MHz
GSM 850: 869 – 894 MHz
WCDMA 2100 (Band I): 2110 – 2170 MHz
WCDMA 1900 (Band II): 1930 – 1990 MHz
WCDMA 850 (Band V): 869 – 894 MHz
WCDMA 800 (Band VI): 875 – 885 MHz
WCDMA 900 (Band VIII) 925 – 960 MHz
Technology Bands Location
2G 850 MHz (cellular band) North America
900 MHz (EGSM band) Europe
1800 MHz (DCS band) Europe and Asia
1900 MHz (PCS band) North America
3G WCDMA 850 (band V) North America and
Australia
WCDMA 800 (band VI) Japan
WCDMA 900 (band VIII) Europe, Asia, and
Australia
WCDMA 1900 (band II) North America
WCDMA 2100 (band I) Europe, Asia, and
Australia