The Sierra Wireless 308 USB HPSA Modem supports up to a whopping 21Mbps download and 5.76Mbps upload speed. When combined with the latest 3G Watcher software, which can automatically configure itself with the required Internet connection settings based on the SIM card inserted, it is the perfect remote connectivity solution for the road warrior.

Features

• Tri-band UMTS: 850, 1900, 2100 MHz
• Quad-band GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
• Broadband connectivity up to 21Mbps downlink and 5.76Mbps uplink
• Support for secure VPN access to corporate networks and email
• TRU-Install automatic software installation without a CD
• microSD memory expansion slot
• USB extension cable
• Lanyard
• Laptop clip

Installation

Insert the 308 into an available USB port on the PC, Windows will detect the new hardware automatically as a removable storage device:

Select the option to run Setup.exe, the TRU-Install wizard will launch:

Click OK:

Click Next:

Read the license agreement and select the option to accept if you agree to the terms and conditions. Click Next:

Click Finish. An icon will be added to the desktop for the Sierra Wireless Watcher connection manager software, which will now launch automatically:

The required Internet connection settings will be determined automatically based on the SIM card inserted. To initiate the connection, click the Connect button:

To edit the connection details, click on the icon of the spanner to open the Options:

Clicking on the icon of the chat bubble launches the SMS Manager application: