The Cisco® Third-Generation (3G) Wireless WAN (WWAN) High-Speed WAN Interface Cards (HWICs) for Cisco Integrated Services Routers provide the next generation of wireless WAN backup solutions.
Product Overview
The Cisco 3G WWAN HWICs are the first enterprise-class 3G WWAN solution. Suitable for both backup and primary applications, these cards support the latest 3G standards (High-Speed Packet Access [HSPA] and Evolve-Data Optimized [EVDO] Rev A) and are backward-compatible with Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service (UMTS), Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE), General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), and EVDO Rev 0/1xRTT. The Cisco 3G WWAN HWICs Series has two variants:
• Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and UMTS models are based on 3GPP, and they support HSPA (High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) and High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)), UMTS, EDGE, and GPRS.
• Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) models are based on 3GPP2, and they support EVDO Rev A/Rev 0 and 1xRTT.
The Cisco 3G WWAN HWICs are tightly integrated with the services provided on the award-winning Cisco integrated services routers, which deliver secure data, voice, video, and mobility services. The Cisco 3G WWAN HWICs are supported on the modular Cisco 1841 and 1861 Integrated Services Routers and the Cisco 1900, 2800, 2900, 3800 and 3900 Series Integrated Services Routers.
Enterprises are looking for ways to reduce costs, increase revenue, and improve business continuity. The Cisco 3G WWAN HWICs, when coupled with a service provider wireless data plan, provide a cost-effective, rapidly deployable, reliable, and secure backup solution for remote sites and branch offices. With data rates approaching T1 speeds, 3G networks provide an alternative to wire line backup solutions such as ISDN, cable, and DSL. If a network fails, the Cisco integrated services router routes mission-critical data to the Cisco 3G WWAN HWIC for transmission across the wireless infrastructure. In addition, the router can distinguish different types of traffic and allow only mission-critical traffic to flow over the backup interface. The 3G wireless WAN HWICs are available in multiple part numbers. The CDMA part number is HWIC-3G-CDMA-x* (where x reflects the wireless carrier), HWIC-3G-HSPA, HWIC-3G-HSPA-A and HWIC-3G-HSPA-G. Figure 1 shows the cards.
Figure 1. 3G Wireless WAN HWICs for Cisco Integrated Services Routers
With enhanced data rates and improved latency (below 100 milliseconds), WWAN services are an ideal way to supplement traditional wire line services. 3G WWAN data services offered today have average data rates well in excess of ISDN speeds, with theoretical limits in excess of 7 Mbps on the downlink and 5 Mbps on the uplink. You can use the 3G WWAN as a primary link for sites with lower bandwidth requirements and for mobile applications. You can also use the 3G WWAN data services as a cost-effective alternative in areas where broadband services are either not available or very expensive. Cisco is building on these performance milestones and adding support for wireless to our wide variety of WAN interface alternatives.
Key Business Benefits
Applications
WAN Backup
Resilient WAN access is a crucial requirement for branch offices connecting to a corporate site or the Internet. Although DSL, Frame Relay, ISDN, and dialup are common choices for backup if a primary WAN link fails, a non-terrestrial data path such as a 3G WWAN provides enhanced WAN diversity (Figure 2). Cisco 3G WWAN HWICs combined with the Cisco integrated services routers offer the capability to automatically initiate connection over the 3G WWAN when the primary WAN link is unavailable. In addition, you can use Cisco 3G WWAN HWICs to provide supplemental bandwidth when the primary WAN link is overloaded.
Figure 2. Cisco 3G WWAN HWIC for WAN Backup
Primary Connectivity
For applications that have low data usage but high security requirements such as bank ATMs, gas station kiosks, and telemetry sites, the Cisco 3G WWAN HWIC offers a secure, simplified, and cost-effective WAN alternative to DSL or Frame Relay. In areas where terrestrial broadband services (cable, DSL, or T1) are not available or are expensive, 3G WWAN connectivity can be a viable alternative.
For businesses requiring rapid setup or temporary connectivity, 3G WWAN offers the capability to bring up a new site quickly and cost-effectively. Using the integrated services available on the Cisco integrated services routers, Cisco 3G WWAN HWICs can provide instant and mobile communications during disasters and service outages.
Key Features and Benefits
• Integrated 3G WWAN broadband: With the 3G WWAN modem integrated into the router, you gain the benefit of simplified installation and management. In addition, the Cisco 3G WWAN HWICs are tightly integrated with Cisco integrated services routers, which run the industry-leading Cisco IOS® Software, giving you access to all the advanced features of Cisco IOS Software such as quality of service (QoS), intelligent network queuing, and robust security.
• Short installation time: Businesses sometimes wait for weeks or months to get data circuits installed at new locations. For temporary or seasonal sites, wireless data services allow instant connectivity anywhere there is cellular coverage, and rapid deployment allows you to quickly set up networks with WAN connectivity.
• Network resiliency through WAN diversity: WAN connectivity is crucial to the functioning of your business, and any downtime means a loss of productivity and lost opportunity. Staying connected and operational during a network outage can be vital. A wireless connection for backup to a remote site provides protection against line outages and an additional level of redundancy because the 3G WWAN infrastructure is often served by separate facilities, providing redundancy for the entire local loop.
Reduced cost: The emerging 3G WWAN cellular data service plans are competitively priced with existing wireline services (ISDN, DSL, and cable). 3G WWAN solutions also allow you to consolidate your service providers across large geographical areas instead of having service contracts with multiple service providers.
• Portability: You can easily relocate wireless routers and Cisco 3G WWAN HWICs wherever coverage is available.
• Performance: With increasing data usage and the proliferation of web-based applications at remote sites, there is an increasing need for high-speed (broadband) data connections to run mission-critical applications at these sites. 3G WWAN services promise low-latency links at speeds approaching T1 connections, allowing you to send and receive more mission-critical data across the WAN in backup scenarios.
Product Specifications
Table 1 provides specifications for the Cisco 3G WWAN HWICs, and Table 2 provides antenna specifications.
Table 1. Product Specifications
Region Theaters
HWIC-3G-HSPA
HWIC-3G-HSPA-A
HWIC-3G-HSPA-G
Bands
850, 1900, and 2100 MHz
850, 1900, and 2100 MHz
900, 1900, and 2100 MHz
DL/UP Speeds
7.2 Mbps/5.76 Mbps
7.2 Mbps/2.0 Mbps
7.2 Mbps/5.76 Mbps
ANZ
√
X
√
APAC
√
X
√
Canada/Mexico
√
X
X
EMEA
√
X
√
Japan
√
X
X
LATAM
√
X
X
USA
X
√
X
Item
Specification
External interfaces
• RJ-45 interface for use with third-party diagnostics and monitoring tools
• TNC RF port for antenna connection
• HWIC-3G-HSPA supports main and diversity antenna connector
• HWIC-3G-HSPA-A supports main and diversity antenna connector
• HWIC-3G-HSPA-G supports main and diversity antenna connector
• HWIC-3G-CDMA-S, HWIC-3G-CDMA-V, HWIC-3G-CDMA-B, HWIC-3G-CDMA-T, HWIC-3G-CDMA-R supports main and diversity antenna connector
Form factor
Single wide Cisco 3G WWAN HWIC form factor
Physical dimensions (H x W x D)
0.75 x 3.08 x 4.9 in. (1.9 x 7.8 x 12.4 cm)
Weight
0.24 lb (3.84 oz)
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card
SIM card socket; compliant with ISO-7816-2 (SIM mechanical)
• In-band and out-of-band management using Telnet (Cisco IOS Software command-line interface [CLI]) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), including MIB II and other extensions
• Industry-standard 3G diagnostics and monitoring tools (QUALCOMM CDMA Air Interface Tester [CAIT] and Spirent Universal Diagnostic Monitor [UDM])
Modem information
• Modem form factor: Embedded Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) minicard
• HWIC-3G-HSPA: Sierra Wireless MC8790 (non-US market)
• HWIC-3G-HSPA-A: Sierra Wireless MC8790 (US market)
• HWIC-3G-HSPA-G: Sierra Wireless MC8792V (non-US market)
• HWIC-3G-CDMA-S: Sierra Wireless MC5727
• HWIC-3G-CDMA-V: Sierra Wireless MC5727
• HWIC-3G-CDMA-B: Sierra Wireless MC5727
• HWIC-3G-CDMA-T: Sierra Wireless MC5727
• HWIC-3G-CDMA-R: Sierra Wireless MC5727
Carrier support
For an updated list of carriers that offer services with Cisco 3G WWAN HWIC, please visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/3g.
Programming interfaces
Cisco IOS Software CLI
Wireless technologies supported (performance and throughput)
HWIC-3G-HSPA
• HSPA: 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz (forward link up to 7.2 Mbps; reverse link up to 5.76 Mbps (with FW upgrade))
• Backward compatibility:
• HSDPA: 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz (forward link up to 7.2 Mbps; reverse link up to 384 kbps)
• UMTS: 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz (forward link up to 2.0 Mbps; reverse link up to 384 kbps)
• EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz (forward link up to 236 kbps; reverse link up to 124 kbps)
• GPRS: 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz (forward link up to 80 kbps; reverse link up to 42 kbps)
HWIC-3G-HSPA-A
• HSPA: 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz (forward link up to 7.2 Mbps; reverse link up to 2.0 Mbps)
• Backward compatibility:
• HSDPA: 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz (forward link up to 7.2 Mbps; reverse link up to 384 kbps)
• UMTS: 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz (forward link up to 2.0 Mbps; reverse link up to 384 kbps)
• EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz (forward link up to 236 kbps; reverse link up to 124 kbps)
• GPRS: 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz (forward link up to 80 kbps; reverse link up to 42 kbps)
HWIC-3G-HSPA-G
• HSPA: 900, 1900, and 2100 MHz (forward link up to 7.2 Mbps; reverse link up to 5.76 Mbps)
• Backward compatibility:
• HSDPA: 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz (forward link up to 7.2 Mbps; reverse link up to 384 kbps)
• UMTS: 900, 1900, and 2100 MHz (forward link up to 2.0 Mbps; reverse link up to 384 kbps)
• EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz (forward link up to 236 kbps; reverse link up to 124 kbps)
• GPRS: 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz (forward link up to 80 kbps; reverse link up to 42 kbps)
HWIC-3G-CDMA-x*
• CDMA 1xEV-DO Rev A (forward link up to 3.1 Mbps; reverse link up to 1.8 Mbps)
• Backward compatibility:
• CDMA 1xEV-DO Rel 0 (forward link up to 2.4 Mbps; reverse link up to 153.6 kbps)
• CDMA 1xRTT (forward link up to 153.6 kbps; reverse link up to 153.6 kbps)
Frequency bands supported
HWIC-3G-HSPA
• 850-, 1900-, and 2100-MHz WCDMA bands (HSUPA, HSDPA and UMTS)
• 850-, 900-, 1800-, 1900-MHz GSM bands (EDGE and GPRS)
HWIC-3G-HSPA-A
• 850-, 1900-, and 2100-MHz WCDMA bands (HSUPA, HSDPA and UMTS)
• 850-, 900-, 1800-, 1900-MHz GSM, bands (EDGE and GPRS)
HWIC-3G-HSPA-G
• 900-, 1900-, and 2100-MHz WCDMA bands (HSUPA, HSDPA and UMTS)
• 850-, 900-, 1800-, 1900-MHz GSM bands (EDGE and GPRS)
HWIC-3G-CDMA-x*
• 800 MHz: North American cellular band
• 1900 MHz: North American PCS band
LED indicators
HWIC-3G-HSPA/HWIC-3G-HSPA-A/HWIC-3G-HSPA-G
• WWAN LED (connection status indication)
• RSSI
• HSPA and UMTS service indication
HWIC-3G-CDMA-x*
• WWAN LED (connection status indication)
• Receive Signal Strength indication (RSSI)
• EVDO and 1xRTT service indication
Approvals and compliance
Safety
• UL 60950-1,CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, AS/NZS 60950.1, FCC Part 2.1093, RSS-102, and EN 50385
EMC
• FCC Part 15, Industry Canada ICES-003, EN 301 489-01, EN 301 489-07, EN 301 489-24, EN55022 (CISPR22), EN55024 (CISPR24), EN300-386, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, AS/NZS CISPR 22, CNS13438, and VCCI V-3
Radio
• FCC Part 2, FCC Part 22, FCC Part 24, RSS 129 and RSS 133, RSS 132 and RSS 133, EN 301 511 GSM, EN 301 908-1, and EN 301 908-2
* The generic CDMA HWIC requires carrier provisioning to be performed by an approved Cisco partner before it can be used on the network. Please contact the CDMA carrier for more information.
Table 4. Antenna Ordering Information
Description
Part Number
Multi-Band Swivel Mount Dipole Antenna-Faceplate Mount
3G-ANTM1919D
3G-ANTM1919D= (Spare)
Multi-Band Omnidirectional Antenna-Ceiling Mount
3G-ANTM1916-CM
3G-ANTM1916-CM= (Spare)
Single Unit Antenna Extension Base (10-ft cable included(
3G-AE010-R
3G-AE010-R= (Spare)
Single Unit Antenna Extension Base (15-ft cable included)
3G-AE015-R
3G-AE015-R= (Spare)
50-ft (15m) Ultra Low Loss LMR 400 Cable with TNC Connector
3G-CAB-ULL-50
3G-CAB-ULL-50= (Spare)
20-ft (6m) Ultra Low Loss LMR 400 Cable with TNC Connector
3G-CAB-ULL-20
3G-CAB-ULL-20= (Spare)
3G Outdoor Antenna Lightning Arrestor
3G-ACC-OUT-LA
3G-ACC-OUT-LA= (Spare)
Multi-Band Outdoor Low Profile Antenna with 15ft cable
25-ft(7.5 m) Low Loss LMR 240 Cable with TNC Connector
3G-CAB-LMR240-25
3G-CAB-LMR240-25= (Spare)
50-ft(15 m) Low Loss LMR 240 Cable with TNC Connector
3G-CAB-LMR240-50
3G-CAB-LMR240-50= (Spare)
75-ft(23 m) Low Loss LMR 240 Cable with TNC Connector
3G-CAB-LMR240-75
3G-CAB-LMR240-75= (Spare)
Note: Note: All 3G HWICs (including spares) ship with one default dipole antenna (3G-ANTM1919D) and HWIC-3G-HSPA/HWIC-3G-HSPA-A/HWIC-3G-HSPA-G ship with 3G-AE010-R and 3G-ANTM1919D.
Table 5. 3G Integrated Services Router Bundles Ordering Information
Description
Part Number
CISCO1841 bundle w/HWIC-3G-CDMA-S, IP Base, 64FL/128DR
C1841-3G-S
CISCO1841 bundle w/HWIC-3G-CDMA-V, IP Base, 64FL/128DR
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Warranty Information
The Cisco 3G HWICs have a 90-day limited liability warranty.
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