The ThinkPad GOBI Mobile Broadband Wireless WAN (WWAN) Option (0A36185) is a wireless WAN-ready option that provides a cost-efficient remote access solution for the following U.S.-only carriers: Verizon, AT&T and Sprint.

Wireless WAN (WWAN) differs from a wireless LAN (WLAN) because it uses cellular network technologies such as WIMAX, CDMA, GSM, HSDPA, or 3G to transfer data(1). These cellular technologies are offered regionally, nationwide, and globally and are provided by a wireless service(2) provider, typically for a monthly usage fee.

WWAN is a predictable, cost-efficient remote access solution. Instead of managing the setup, use, and payment of multiple connectivity solutions for your remote workers (remote office connectivity, hotel and airport Wi-Fi, and home office access), you can use a single, cost-effective solution with wide national coverage, consistent experience, simple setup, comprehensive support, and predictable cost.

1. WAN cards: Requires separate agreement with select third-party service provider, and is subject to credit approval and applicable service agreement/terms, rate plan, and coverage maps of the provider. Service is available in select metropolitan markets, not available in all areas. Service provider, not Lenovo, is solely responsible for service. Lenovo customers may be contacted after purchase to activate service. A network connection, third-party software, or additional hardware may be required. Additional restrictions may apply.
2. WWAN Service Providers: Requires separate agreement with select third party service provider, and is subject to credit approval and applicable service agreement/terms, rate plan and coverage maps of the provider. Service is available in select metropolitan markets, not available in all areas. Service provider, not Lenovo, is solely responsible for service. Lenovo customers may be contacted after purchase to activate service. A network connection, third-party software and/or additional hardware may be required. Additional restrictions may apply.

Technical Information:

UMTS/3G operates in the following frequency ranges:

• Uplink (Mobile Broadband Module to base-station)
  • 850: 824 - 849 MHz
  • 1900: 1850 - 1910 MHz
  • 2100: 1920 - 1980 MHz
• Downlink (Base-station to Mobile Broadband Module)
• 850: 869 - 894 MHz
  • 1900: 1930 - 1990 MHz
  • 2100: 2110 - 2170 MHz
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE data at 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 1900 MHz
  GSM Power Class:
  • MCS1-4 (GMSK): GSM850/900: Class 4/2W/33dBm GSM1800/1900: Class 1/1W/30dBm
  • MCS5-9 (8-PSK): GSM850/900: Class E2/0.5W/27dBm GSM1800/1900: Class E2/0.4W/26dBm
• UMTS Power Class: Class 3 (23dBm)
  UMTS reference sensitivity
  • Band V(850): Nom <-110dBm, Max: <-104dBm
  • Band II(1900): Nom <-107dBm, Max: <-104.7dBm
  • Band I(2100): Nom <-109dBm, Max: <-104.7dBm

Performance specifications:

• Peak power consumption
• Supported Voltage Range 3.0V - 3.6V (3.3V +/- 9%)
• Nominal Operating Voltage 3.3V
• Average Standby Current / Power (Radio off) <1mA
• Average Idle Current / Power (Attached to network) <57mA
• Data Transfer Peak Current / Peak Power <2.4W
• UMTS: 384 kbps (Packet-Switched)/64 kbps (Circuit-Switched) DL; 384 kbps (Packet- Switched)/64 kbps (Circuit-Switched) UL
• GSM: 14.4 kbps UL/DL GPRS: 85.6 kbps DL; 42.8 kbps UL
• EDGE: 247.4 kbps DL; 123.70 kbps UL
• 3G: 7.2 Mbps DL; 2.0 Mbps UL

Physical specifications:

• Approximate height: 4.25 mm (0.1675 in)
• Approximate width: 30 mm (1.18 in)
• Approximate depth: 50.95 mm (2.0 in)
• Approximate weight: 0.012 kg (0.026 lb)

1 year – Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU)

• Announce date: 12 Apr 2011 (country list)
• Availability date: 15 Apr 2011 (country list)

• Microsoft Windows XP
• Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)

• ThinkPad GOBI Mobile Broadband Option (Sierra Wireless MC8355)
• Setup posters
• Warranty poster
• Software CD

• CE
• 3GPP
• CDG
• FCC
• R&TTE
• IS
• PTCRB
• GCF