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 Sierra Wireless AC-597E

Sprint SmartView for Windows®
Download this software to create a high-speed Internet connection for your computer anywhere on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network with your Mobile Broadband Device.
Sprint SmartView features:
  • One-click activation for supported devices
  • GPS features and services are available at the touch of a button for GPS-capable devices
  • Easy connections to Sprint WiFi networks around the globe, available on a pay-as-you-go basis
  • Access to Sprint support services and tools via the Application section
  • Enterprise custom configuration available—business customers, please contact your Sprint Account Manager for details
Special Instructions:
  • Windows Vista users, when installing, right click on the file and select the option "Run as Administrator."
  • For a full list of supported devices, click here.
Technical Specifications:
Dated: 10/30/2008
Software Version: 1.20.0016.0
OS Supported: OS Supported: Windows 2000, XP (32 bit), and Vista (32 and 64 bit)
User Guide (2 MB)

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Sprint SmartView for Mac OS® X
Download this software to create a high-speed Internet connection for your Mac anywhere on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network with your Mobile Broadband Device.
Sprint SmartView includes:
  • One-click activation for supported devices
  • GPS features and services are available at the touch of a button for GPS-capable devices
  • Provides information on signal strength, network type and connectivity details previously unavailable to Mac OS users
  • Software update capabilities built in
  • Ability to set connectivity preferences to auto-connect when device is recognized by Mac
Special Instructions:
  • This software does not support Phone-as-Modem handset connections to the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network.
  • For a full list of supported devices, click here.
Technical Specifications:
Dated: 10/30/2008
Software Version: 1.86.0016.0
OS Supported: Mac OS X Tiger and above
User guide (1 MB)
Download (4 MB)

Setup guide for Linux-based PCs
This package contains a PDF of instructions on how to configure a Linux OS to use a Sprint Mobile Broadband device to connect to the internet.

This PDF is provided for informational purposes only.

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Sierra Connection Manager
Download this Sierra Connection Manager software to create a high-speed connection for your computer anywhere with your Mobile Broadband Card or USB modem.

This software features:

  • Easy Internet Access: Use Internet browsers and email clients such as Internet Explorer® and Microsoft Outlook® to view Web pages, check email and download documents.
  • Check Connection Status: View signal strength and kilobytes sent, received and total transferred per session.
  • Automatic Update: Check for the latest software updates to increase performance and fix bugs.

Special Instructions:

  • Vista users, when installing, right click on the file and select the option “Run as Administrator.”

Technical Specifications:
Dated: 2/01/2008
Software Version: 3.05.004
Firmware Versions: p1220500/p196100/p2010002/p2110004
PRL Version: 60711/60610
OS Compatibility: Windows XP, 2000 and Vista 32/64

Telecom Managers and IT Administrators:
Use the Windows installer file (msi) below for convenient deployment across your organization.
MSI Download (24 MB)

Individual Users:
Windows XP and 2000 Download (24 MB)
Windows Vista Download (22 MB)

Sierra Wireless Watcher Lite for Mac OS® X
Watcher Lite allows Macintosh users to create an Internet connection for your computer anywhere on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network with your Mobile Broadband Card or USB modem.
We've bundled a quick start guide with this download for easy reference while setting up your connection. For an improved experience, we recommend you install Sprint SmartView for Mac rather than this software.
Technical Specifications:
Dated: 4/7/2007
Software Version: 1.1
OS Supported: MacOS 10.4 or later
Download  (907KB)

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