Sierra Wireless released Watcher Connection Manager Software for HSPAmodems

New version 3.1 of Sierra Wireless Watcher connection manager for use with its HSPA devices has been released by Sierra Wireless. Sierra Wireless Watcher software is used by network operators and PC original equipment manufacturers worldwide to provide end users with a simple, efficient user interface for their Sierra Wireless mobile broadband devices.

Sierra Wireless Watcher 3.1 offers a new contemporary look and feel that is simpler to use, provides valuable real-time insight into device and network performance, and can be easily customized by network operators and OEM customers.

Sierra Wireless Watcher 3.1 features a modem-network dashboard reporting important information such as modem status, connection status, network signal strength, and roaming information, and a quick launch button tray to provide users with quicker access to the most popular features. Clear 2G/3G and connection technology icons in the updated status window allow users to quickly determine their available coverage, which helps to set network speed expectations and reduce technical support calls.

Sierra Wireless Watcher 3.1 optimizes the PC for mobile broadband network use by increasing the number of concurrent HTTP connections, producing up to 50 percent faster web page download time. This makes a real impact on the mobile broadband user experience.

Sierra Wireless Watcher 3.1 includes integrated GPS application support. Clicking the GPS icon in the quick launch button tray triggers the GPS monitor, which reports the number of satellites acquired and provides location information. The map button within the GPS monitor exports the current location to one of several third-party mapping tools, providing easy access to navigation assistance and other location-based services. Users can also set GPS parameters to assist in the search, such as the fix rate, the location accuracy and the preferred units of measurement.