SAMBA 75 EDGE/GPRS USB Modem

SAMBA 75 EDGE USB Modem

The SAMBA75 is a Plug-and-Play, compact, light-weight, wireless modem that provides EDGE, GPRS and GSM connectivity for portable, handheld computers and others. It allows subscribers to send and receive data, including digital images, web pages and photographs, with a transfer rate three times higher than possible with GSM/GPRS network. It supports SMS, fax & MMS. The SAMBA75 is designed for use on any GSM network in the world. It is a Quad-Band EDGE and GSM/GPRS engine that works on the four frequencies GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800 MHz and PCS 1900 MHz. This full CE type approved integrated modem constitutes a self contained, fully integrated implementation of the GSM/GPRS and EDGE functionalities. The SAMBA75 provides an integrated SIM card reader and an internal GSM antenna. The physical interface to the modem application is made through an embedded USB connector.

Specifications

General
- Quad Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE modem
- 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- class 4 (2W) for EGSM900
- class 1 (1W) for DCS1800 / PCS1900
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE core: Siemens MC75
- small size and low power consumption
- FAX, SMS, MMS
- compliant to GSM Phase 2/2+
- Fax and data transmission without extra hardware
- internal 3 V SIM interface
- easy remote control by AT commands for dedicated applications
- fully CE type approved according to GSM phase 2+ specification
- fully shielded and ready-to-use

Electrical characteristics
- power supply: +5 V DC (through USB port)

Physical characteristics
- dimensions: (L x W x H) 88.7 x 37.6 x 12.6 mm
- weight: 79 g
- normal range temperature: -30°C to +65°C
- restricted operation: -25°C to -20°C and +55°C to +70°C

Basic features
- SMS (GSM and GPRS mode): text and PDU,
- point to point MT and MO, SMS cell broadcast
- WAP compliant and compliant with SMG 31

GSM features
- transparent and non transparent up to 9600 bps,
- group 3: class 1, class 2, alternate speech and fax, MNP 2

GPRS features
- data downlink transfer speed: max. 85.6 kbps
- data uplink transfer speed: max 85.6 kbps
- multi-slot class 12, coding schemes CS-1 to CS-4, GPRS class B

EDGE features
- data downlink transfer speed: max. 237 kbps
- data uplink transfer speed: max. 237 kbps
- provides audio/video streaming
- multi-slot class 12, coding schemes MCS-1 ... MCS-9

Other features
- SM, FD, LD, MC, RC, ON, ME + SIM phone book management
- fixed dialling number, SIM toolkit class 2
- SIM, network and service provider locks
- real time clock
- alarm management
- UCS 2 character set management

Interfaces
- single antenna interface
- internal SIM interface: 3V only
- USB serial link
- headset jack
- firmware upgrade: over USB interface and SIM card

Hardware requirements
- a valid SIM card
- free compatible USB port
- approx. 6 Mb of free hard disk space
- Pentium® 90 or higher with CD-ROM drive

Software requirements
- Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP, Linux (2.6 kernel), Apple Mac OS 9/X
- web-browser and e-mail client

Additional Accessories

USB tilt adapter (sold separately)
A useful USB accessory for using in badly accessible places or in disadvantageous working positions (laptop on your knees).
The tilt adapter is approx. 180 degrees turnable.


USB docking station (sold separately)
If you do not have sufficient place for a correct connectivity of your devices to your computer or the modem needs to be located on your desk or near the window for good reception, then use the attractive docking station:
- 1,50 m cable extension
- small USB plug
- firm stand
- full USB and USB 2.0 compatible


Documentation

Drivers

Contracts for connection to GPRS and EDGE networks are not sold by us. Please contact your GSM service provider for more details, including coverage information. The modems may also be used with pre-paid SIM cards that support pre-paid Internet access.

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