Compass 597 EVDO USB Modem features automatic installation of Sprint SmartView software and one-touch activation on the SprintMobile Broadband Network for both Mac and PC users, making it quick and easy to get up and running. In addition to e-mail and Internet access, the Compass 597 offers GPS support, enabling the use of location search and common navigational software tools on a notebook computer via Sprint SmartView.
The Compass 597 modem is optimized for Sprint's Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revolution A (Rev. A) network, which provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits and average upload speeds of 350 to 500 kbps. When connecting within a Rev. A coverage area, the Compass 597 candownload a 1 MB e-mail attachment in about 8 seconds and upload the same-sized file in less than 13 seconds.
Mobile users can access:
- E-mail with large attachments
- Corporate Intranet and Internet
- Digital imaging
- Location-based applications
- Video/audio streaming
- Rich messaging
- Bandwidth intensive applications for sales and customer service
- Sprint's SmartView automatic installation software, available for both Mac and PC users, installs directly from the modem on first insertion.
- Employs CDMA wireless technology authentication and identification system for top-notch security.
- Simple Activation with just "one" more click after software installation.
- OS compatibility: Windows Vista/XP/2000; Macintosh OS X 10.3.9 or higher
- Easy installation with the software CD provided in the box.
- To improve signal strength, you can attach an external antenna, which is sold separately
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