Novatel Wireless Ovation MC950D USB HSPA Modem - Features and Specifications
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First of all, let’s see the complete list of specifications for the Ovation MC950D. Keep in mind that Novatel reserves the right to change the specifications presented below. For a comprehensive and up-to-date datasheet for this modem, please refer to this link.
Technology/Bands
• Tri-band HSUPA/HSDPA - 850/1900/2100 MHz
• Quad-band EDGE/GPRS - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Advanced Technologies
• Receiver Equalization - improves performance in noisy and highly mobile environments
• Receiver Diversity on HSDPA/UMTS 2100 MHz band - improves performance at cell edges and in buildings
Data Speeds
• 7.2Mbps HSDPA Download Speeds
• 2.1Mbps HSUPA Upload Speeds
Power Class
• WCDMA 850/1900 – Power Class 3
• WCDMA 2100– Power Class 3
• GPRS 850/900 – Power Class 4
• EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 – Power Class E2
Dimensions and Weight
• 70 x 25 x 12 mm
• 37g
Form Factor
• USB Dongle
• USIM card slot (card size: 25 mm x 15 mm)
Visual Indicator (LED)
• Multi-color LED indicator for real-time service status, technology modes, and error conditions
Antenna
• Built-in 5 bands (integrated)
• High efficiency broadband
• One piece with integrated antenna
Power Consumption
• HSUPA/HSDPA - 1.0 amps (nominal)
• Voltage 5V
• Idle & low power modes (USB Selective Suspend)
Applications
• Internet, Intranet
• E-mail
• Connection logging
• VPN
• And others
Zero install, no CD
• Mobilink Lite™ in flash memory
Connection Manager
• Plug & Play
• Multi-lingual (software in 18 languages)
• Dialup connection
• Signal strength
• Connection status
• Auto-connect
• Auto-select network
• NDIS & EAP-SIM support
• Address book
• Network profile
• Help menu and self diagnostics
• Field test data
• Complete session statistics
• SDK for minimal integration required for third party dashboards
Timers and Counters
• Data call duration
• Data byte count
Operating Systems Supported
• Windows® 2000, XP and Vista
• Mac OS® X 10.4 Connection Utility
• Linux 2.6
Minimum System Requirements
• USB Slot 1.1 or 2.0 Full Speed Power
• Hard Drive: 14 MB
• Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
Now let’s find out what the retail sales package contains. Again, this can vary between resellers and partners, so don’t take this for granted; always ask for accurate details regarding the contents of the sales package prior to purchasing.
(Pay attention to the “Vodafone” logo – it is “re-branded” from Novatel Wireless)
Standard Package Contents
• Ovation MC950D Modem
• Quick Start Guide
• USB Y-cable
• Retail packaging
• Monitor clip
• Branding on USB Modem, packaging, collateral, and software to keep the offering in sync with OEM, or operator’s marketing and branding strategies.
The USB Y-cable is especially important in low-signal areas when more power is required. Should you face a situation like this, you should connect the Y splitter and get electricity from two USB ports simultaneously. This can improve the overall stability and/or speed of the connection, but don’t use it unless it's necessary.
All in all, this elegant and lightweight modem is suitable for any sort of business and/or home usage, including travel and on-the-road usages. You don’t need to carry around the installation CD, because the necessary software and drivers are pre-installed and stored on the memory of the modem. You can surf the net, send and receive e-mails, use Virtual Private Network features, and do everything that’s Internet-related.
The time has come for us to review its level of performance and see if the “world’s smallest” modem lives up to our expectations. Turn the page and we will continue.
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