WIRELESS BROADBAND MORE SPEED IN MORE PLACES   Overview Why get it? Can I get it? What is it? View Demo Plans and Offers Extras System Requirements Frequently Asked Questions Our Customer Terms BIGPOND WIRELESS MODEM BIGPOND STANDARD MODEM A USB cable connects the modem to a laptop and / or desktop Plug the modem into a power point and you're ready to connect Price $249 BIGPOND 7.2 HOME NETWORK GATEWAY You can either connect your laptop and / or desktop to the 7.2 Home Network Gateway using an Ethernet cable (wired) or a Wi-Fi interface (wirelessly) Plug the gateways into a power point and you're ready to connect Price $299 Device features Standard Modem 7.2 Home Network Gateway Wireless Broadband Network: The Telstra new Next G™ network Suitable for: Desktop Computer Laptop Computer Home Networking You need: ADSL/Cable outlet Power point Spare USB Port Built-in Intel® Centrino® (Windows) or Built-in Mac AirPort (Mac OS) or Ethernet Port (Wired connection) Device specifications Standard Modem 7.2 Home Network Gateway Typical Downlink speeds 550kbps - 3.0Mbps, bursting to 6.0Mbps1 in most places in the CBD, metro and other areas 550kbps - 3.0Mbps, bursting to 6.0Mbps1 in most places in the CBD, metro and other areas Typical Uplink speeds 60 - 330kbps1 300kbps to 1.0Mbps, bursting to 1.3Mbps1 Network Support HSDPA/UMTS: 850/2100 MHz HSDPA/HSUPA/UMTS: 850/1900/2100 MHz EDGE/GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz System support See Minimum System Requirements See Minimum System Requirements Upfront Cost^ $249 $299 1 Actual data transfer times will depend on a range of factors including hardware, the application used, number of users, use of an external antenna and local conditions.