Netgear 597E User's Guide download pdf (Page 11)

Introducing the AirCard® 597E ExpressCard

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Each AirCard ExpressCard has been provisioned at the factory for use

with a particular service provider. This sets the AirCard ExpressCard to

use particular radio channels and enables services specific for that

provider.

The process of setting up your account is called activation. Activation

involves action by the service provider and configuration of the

AirCard ExpressCard.

The procedure to configure (activate) your AirCard ExpressCard is

covered in “Activation” on page 19.

The CDMA wireless network

Note: More information about

CDMA networks is available on the

CDMA Development Group web site,

www.cdg.org

This is the worldwide infrastructure providing the radio coverage that

allows you to stay connected. Made up of radio towers and a variety

of network switches, routers, and servers, the network is an intercon-

nection of many service providers.

Note: Most service providers have

coverage maps on their web sites.

There are CDMA networks that operate in the frequency bands

supported by the AirCard ExpressCard throughout North America and

parts of Latin America, Asia, and New Zealand. However, each service

provider operates a network that covers a limited geographical area

within the overall CDMA coverage area.

Note: The fee for service is usually

higher when you are roaming

(connecting to a network other than

the one belonging to your service

provider).

Most service providers have “roaming” agreements with other service

providers, so that they can offer service outside of the coverage area

of their own networks. For example, assuming you live in Vancouver

(Canada), and travel frequently to Seattle (United States), you can

obtain an account with a Vancouver service provider that has a

roaming agreement with a service provider in Seattle. You would then

have local service in Vancouver, and roaming service in Seattle.

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Netgear 597E User's Guide Page 11