Sierra Wireless intros 'ruggedified' AirCard 501 and 502 modems

Mobile professionals can rely on the performance and convenience of the AirCard 501 and AirCard 502 to make the most of their time when on the go. Both ExpressCards feature high-speed HSUPA wireless connectivity with upload speeds up to 5.76 Mbps* and have the ability to roam globally so users can stay connected wherever travel schedules take them. Designed for the European market, the AirCard 502 operates on the 900, 1900 and 2100 MHz UMTS bands, whereas the AirCard 501 operates on the 850, 1900 and 2100 MHz UMTS bands.

The compact design and small size of these modems means one will fit smartly into a laptop and store easily in bags. With no moving parts, these modems use a proven product design to manage the rough and tumble reality of life on the go.

The AirCard 501 and AirCard 502 include TRU-Install™, a seamless, no CD installation experience, so setup is easy and fast for both Mac and Windows users.

KEY FEATURES

• Wireless download speed up to 7.2 Mbps and upload up to 5.76 Mbps*
  
  
• Compact, portable ExpressCard format
  
  
• Durable, fixed design with no moving parts
  
  
• TRU-Install, automatic software installation
  
  
• Three LEDs indicators for modem status and performance

KEY BENEFITS

• Send and receive information quickly and conveniently
  
  
• Tri band HSPA/UMTS for worldwide roaming and global connectivity
  
  
• High speed wireless connectivity in more places than Wi-Fi, offering
  greater mobility
  
  
• Receive diversity on all three HSPA bands provides for reliable connection and speed, even in fringe network areas
  
  
• Easy installation to get up and running quickly

TRU-Diversity is Sierra Wireless's unique and innovative approach to the design and implementation of advanced antenna systems.

User Scenarios

• Diversity antennas are required to support high-speed data performance
• Increased number of operational bands around the world require diversity antennas

TRU-Diversity Solution

• Result of investment in antenna specific R&D, focused on a true diversity implementation (Decorrelation, Isolation and Efficiency)
• Enables greater data throughput within a larger coverage area
• Fewer dropped data connections
• Improved performance in areas with lower signal strength
• Customers will experience consistent connections and fewer dropped calls with Sierra Wireless TRU-Diversity products

Sierra Wireless is proud to introduce TRU design features, technology for real users that improves the quality of Sierra Wireless products and provides a better user experience in real-world conditions.

TRU FEATURES

1. Trudiversity - Patent-pending antenna design that maximizes data performance for the fastest speed, strongest signal, and most stable connection possible
   
   
2. Trulocate - High performance GPS for a quick and accurate fix on your location.
   
   
3. Truflow : Patent-pending architecture for data traffic management to ensure a consistent mobile broadband experience
   
   
4. Truinstall - Plug-and-play software installation, without a CD.
   
   
5. Trupowersave: Advanced power control to reduce PC battery drain and optimize performance under variable network conditions
   
   
6. Trudurability: Hardware design that exceeds industry specifications to deal with the rough-and-tumble reality of life on the road

TRU BENEFITS

• With TRU features, users will enjoy many benefits:
• Get connected in fewer steps
• Experience consistent data performance
• Count on getting the most reliable modem
• Utilize the best possible power management