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>>> GlobeTrotter FUSION+ (HSDPA-Ready)
 

3G/EDGE/GPRS/WLAN

GlobeTrotter FUSION+ is the ultimate PC Data Card solution bringing phenomenal broadband wireless capability to laptops and notebooks by combining WLAN, UMTS, E-GPRS and GPRS technologies in a single PC Card package.
 
On a 3G network, GlobeTrotter FUSION+ enables connection to the Internet at data speeds of up to 384 kbps. Move into range of a public WiFi hotspot, the corporate Wireless LAN, or your home wireless network and the GlobeTrotter Fusion+ gives you speeds up to 54Mbps.
 
In areas where 3G service or WiFi is not available the GlobeTrotter FUSION+ still enables reliable and secure data connections over E-GPRS at up to 247 kbs and GPRS at up to 85.6 kbs.
 
As part of Option’s HSDPA-Ready solution we are now able to offer even higher performance with an in-field upgrade to HSDPA 1.8 Mbps.
 
GlobeTrotter FUSION+ is the ideal companion for the mobile professional enabling the Internet, Email, Video Conferencing, and office applications with real-time secure VPN access to corporate applications whilst on the move.
 
Connect anytime, anywhere!

FEATURES

  • Multimode WLAN/UMTS/E-GPRS/GPRS/GSM card
  • Upgradeable in-field to HSDPA 1.8 Mbs
  • Provides UMTS High-speed data (up to 384 kbps) connectivity for mobile users
  • Provides E-GPRS/GPRS/GSM data (up to 247 kbps) connectivity
  • Provides Wi-Fi ® CERTIFIED WLAN speeds up to 54 Mbps (@2.4GHz)
  • Transparent handover between UMTS and GSM/E-GPRS networks
  • Optional seamless handover between WLAN and 2,5G/3G possible via third party software
  • Compatible with nearly all popular notebook PCs equipped with Type II PC card slot and Microsoft Windows operating system
  • Securely access corporate resources with its transparent support for IPSec and VPN technology.
  • PCSC-driver for EAP-SIM and other 3-party applications in need of a Smart Card Interface.
  • WLAN encryption 64 or 128-bit key WEP and TKIP
  • WLAN authentication 802.1x; Wi-Fi CERTIFIED WPA™ - Enterprise, WPA™-Personal, LEAP, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-SIM, WPA2™ - Enterprise, WPA2™ - Personal
  • Supports third party applications that provide Video Telephony (3GPP 3G-324M, H.324, H264 Baseline Video), SIP, SMS, IM, MMS, Internet and Email.
  • Comprehensively tested on infrastructures and networks worldwide.
  • GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager application (Connections manager and SMS centre).
  • Future proofing through Flash Memory technology
SPECIFICATIONS
  • UMTS Air Interface:
    • 2100 MHz band
    • 3GPP FDD compliant - 3GPP Release 5, June 2004-06
    • - UE Category 12, QPSK, - 120Kbps+ n*120Kbps up to 384kbps Peak Rate
    • UE Power Class 3 (+24 dBm)
    • High Speed packet-switched data:
      • Support for UMTS QoS traffic classes
      • Support for PPP, IP transparent and non-transparent modes
    • Circuit-switched data Single-RAB streaming: 64, 57.6, 28.8 and 14.4 kbps
  • EGPRS/GSM Air Interface:
    • 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (US-Cellular, EGSM, DCS and US-PCS bands)
    • 3GPP Release 99, September 2003 + Change Requests. - compliant
    • 3GPP Release 4: GERAN Feature Package 1 (NACC, Extended UL TBF, Delayed TBF)
    • EDGE Power Class E2, GSM Power Class 1 at 1800/1900 MHz and Power Class 4 at 850/900 MHz; coding schemes UL & DL - CS 1-4, MCS 1-9
    • Packet-switched data:
      • Multislot (E)GPRS Class 10, (E)GPRS Class B Type 1 MT
      • Streaming, Background & Interactive QoS Classes Supported
    • Circuit-switched data: 14.4, 12.2 and 9.6 kbps
  • WLAN Air Interface:
    • WLAN 802.11g (backwards compatible with 802.11b)
    • UE power up to 19,5dBm (89mW)
    • On-board selective diversity with two antennas
    • 2.412-2.462Mhz, DSSS Half Duplex
      • 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
      • 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
    • Access mode: Infrastructure or Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer)
    • Security (Wi-Fi CERTIFIED)
      • Authentication WPA™ - Enterprise, WPA™-Personal, LEAP, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-SIM, WPA2™ - Enterprise, WPA2™ - Personal
      • Encryption TKIP, 128-bit and 64-bit WEP
  • Terminal Equipment Interfaces:
    • Drivers: Windows ™ 2000 Pro, Personal and XP Pro and Home, MAC OS X. NDIS 5.1 interface on request
    • A PCSC compatible driver, compliant with ISO 7816 and 3GPP TS11.11
    • SIM-ME interface as specified in 3GPP Rel ’99 GSM TS11.11 and GSM 11.12 and with compliance to ISO 7816.
    • Standard modem emulation for compatibility with terminal programs/diallers and for use with proprietary operating systems. AT Interface 3GPP TS27.005, ATD*99# and ATD*99***<CID># support
    • Multiple serial ports for simultaneous data call and network coverage reports
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
  • Card Type: Extended Type II PCMCIA compliant; 3.3V card. (32 bit Cardbus Interface).
  • Miniature External Antenna Connection,
  • Green LED for WLAN and bi colour LED for EGPRS and UMTS
  • SIM card interface compliant with 3GPP 31.101 and 31.102 supporting 1.8 and 3V UICCs
  • Environmental Operating temperature: 0 to +55ºC

APPROVALS/CERTIFICATIONS
  • R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC (health, safety, SAR, EMC, spectrum), CE, FCC
  • Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi CERTIFIED for 2.4 GHz band and WPA
  • GCF compliance and PTCRB as applicable, Operator and Infrastructure IOT
  • Microsoft WHQL certified drivers

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