Novatel Wireless EX720 EVDO ExpressCard Modem (Sprint)

The Merlin™ EX720 plugs into a PC laptop Express Card slot (34 or 54 mm). Access your company's network and databases, send and receive email with attachments and surf the Web with ease.

Stay connected to your business as well as online friends and family via the high-speed Sprint Mobile Broadband Network with the Novatel Wireless EX720 ExpressCard modem. It plugs into your PC laptop's ExpressCard slot (34mm or 54mm) and it features an advanced dual band diversity antenna system design that incorporates an external flip antenna, maximizing data speed performance and allowing for stronger network signal reception. And with the latest version of Sprint Mobile Broadband software, you can take advantage of the optional Sprint Navigation service. p table align=right width=350 cellpadding=10 trtdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/wireless/detail-page/sprint-novatel-EX720-marketing.jpg" border=0 align=top width=350 height=284/td/tr /table The EX720 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 EX720 can download a 1 MB email attachment in about 8 seconds and upload the same-sized file in less than 13 seconds. p Mobile users can access: ul liE-mail with large attachments liCorporate Intranet and Internet liDigital imaging liLocation-based applications liVideo/audio streaming liRich messaging liBandwidth intensive applications for sales and customer service /ul Other features include: ul liEmploys CDMA wireless technology authentication and identification system for top-notch security. The Mobile Identification Number (MIN) and Electronic Serial Number (ESN), together with CDMA spread spectrum technology, make it virtually impossible for unauthorized users to capture and decipher messages and other sensitive information. liAdvance Power Management: Operating voltage of 3.3V for optimal laptop performance and reduced battery drain. liEnterprise Auto Update Control: Allows IT Manager to host and control updates to the Sprint Connection Manger client; no need to cycle hardware through IT for updates. Control PRL, Firmware and Software. liSprint's SmartView automatic installation software, available for both Mac and PC users, installs directly from the modem on first insertion. liSimple Activation with just "one" more click after software installation. liOS compatibility: Windows Vista/XP/2000; Macintosh OS X 10.3.9 or higher and Linux liEasy installation with the software CD provided in the box. liComes with PC card adapter /ul strongNote:/strong Users must activate this device on a Sprint account before inserting the device.