Ericsson W3x Series Mobile Broadband Router for WCDMA/HSPA Mobile Networks Technical Product Description Software Release R12
Ericsson W3x Series Mobile Broadband Router for WCDMA/HSPA Mobile Networks Technical Product Description Software Release R12 Abstract This document describes the Ericsson’s Mobile Broadband Router (MBR), the W3x product series. © Ericsson AB – 2008, 2009 All Rights Reserved Disclaimer No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the copyright owner.
Contents 1 ERICSSON W3X SERIES OVERVIEW ..................................... 7 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 7 ERICSSON W30 - DATA ROUTER .................................................. 7 ERICSSON W35 – DATA AND VOICE ROUTER ................................ 8 ERICSSON W3X FEATURE SUMMARY ............................................ 8 2 HARDWARE OVERVIEW ....................................................... 10 2.1 2.2 2.
4.6.1 4.6.2 PIN Lock .................................................................................. 25 Operator Lock .......................................................................... 26 5 DATA FEATURES ................................................................... 27 5.1 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5 5.2.6 5.2.7 5.2.8 5.2.9 5.2.10 5.2.11 5.2.12 5.2.13 5.2.14 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 LAYER 2 FUNCTIONS ..................................................................
6.4.6 6.4.7 6.4.8 6.4.9 6.4.10 6.4.11 Call Forwarding Unconditional ................................................. 36 Call Forwarding on Busy .......................................................... 36 Call Forwarding on No Reply ................................................... 36 Call Forwarding Unreachable .................................................. 36 CWI .......................................................................................... 37 Message Waiting .........................
9.4.11 9.5 9.6 Power Management (W35 only) .............................................. 47 SECURITY MANAGEMENT ........................................................... 47 TEMS INVESTIGATION SUPPORT ................................................ 47 10 REGULATORY INFORMATION ............................................. 49 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 APPROVALS ............................................................................... 49 WIFI COMPLIANCE .........................
1 Ericsson W3x Series Overview 1.1 Introduction The Ericsson Mobile Broadband Router (MBR) W3x product series is the superior solution for providing broadband services to areas with no fixed broadband infrastructure in a cost efficient way utilizing existing 3G powered mobile networks. It replaces the Fixed Wireless Terminal (FWT) W2x product series. The W3x product series facilitates protected, high-speed Internet access for multiple users in home and small or branch office environments.
1.3 Ericsson W35 – Data and Voice Router The Ericsson W35 data and voice router incorporates the same set of functions and data features as the Ericsson W30. Additionally, this model also includes high quality voice and fax services via the telephony interfaces. A broad range of network related services such as Prepaid Subscription, CLI (Calling Line Identification), Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, and Multiparty Conference Calls are available.
• Four ports Fast Ethernet switch; for wired LAN connectivity with rate auto-negotiation and MDI/MDIX auto-detection support. • One USB 2.0 port; for file and printer sharing. • Wireless LAN Access Point; An integrated WLAN 802.11b/g access point for wireless LAN connectivity. Wireless security features including standard WLAN WEP, WPA, WPA2, encryptions and MAC Association Control.
2 Hardware Overview This chapter describes the hardware of the Ericsson W3x in terms of housing, interfaces, LED indicators, power supply, and antennas. 2.1 Housing The housing of the Ericsson W3x is designed to be either wall mounted or standing on the desk by use of the provided table stand. The unit (not mounted in the table stand) weighs approximately 380 gr and measures 185 mm (H) x 106 mm (W) x 45 mm (D). 2.2 Main Board The main board provides all functionality apart from the radio parts (i.e.
The interfaces are described in the tables below: Interface Type Function 4 x RJ45 Ethernet LAN connectors for connecting client PCs to the unit. 10-28VDC 4 pins Power inlet for connecting the provided power supply adapter or an optional battery pack (W35 only). Reset button Switch A small hole in the housing. Used to reset the unit to its factory default configuration.
2.2.3 Right Side Interface The right side of the Ericsson W3x is equipped with an antenna connector (type MCX) for connecting an optional external antenna for the WAN interface. See section 2.3.2 for further information.
2.2.4 LED Indicators The front panel of the Ericsson W3x includes a signal quality indicator, LED indicators and a Standby button as described below. Figure 6 - W30 (to the left) and W35 LED Indicators 2.2.4.1 Signal Quality Indicator The signal quality indicator shows the quality of the signal from the mobile network. The more segments displayed in the bar graph, the stronger the signal.
Blue Unlit Connection to Internet established. No Internet connection. Internet 2.2.4.3 W35 LED Indicators The following LED indicators are visible on the front of the Ericsson W35: Symbol Color Function New voice mail message(s) is available. Message Blinking (blue) Unlit WUI Blinking (blue) Unlit Various alarm conditions exist specified in the WUI. No alarms. Blue Unlit The Wireless LAN is activated. The Wireless LAN is not activated. Blue Unlit A connection to Internet is established.
Figure 7 - W3x wall mounted The Ericsson W3x can also be placed on flat surface using the provided table stand: Figure 8 - W3x in table stand 2.3 Antennas The Ericsson W3x is equipped with internal/external antennas as described in the following subsections. 2.3.1 Internal UMTS/GSM Antennas The Ericsson W3x supports antenna diversity and has two internal UMTS/GSM antennas of standard dipole type (omni-directional in the horizontal plane) with a gain of 2 dBi.
Refer to chapter 11 – Antenna Characteristics for information about radiation patterns. 2.3.2 External UMTS/GSM Antennas The Ericsson W3x is equipped with an MCX antenna connector for connecting an optional external antenna available as an accessory and as described below. 2.3.2.1 Window Antenna An UMTS/GSM window antenna is available as an accessory. This antenna is a penta-band antenna operating in the 824-960 and 17102170 MHz frequency bands with a gain of 2.15 dBi.
National power cables are available for EU, UK, US and AU. Figure 9 - Power adapter with national cords 2.4.2 Battery Backup (W35 only) The Ericsson W35 can be powered with a rechargeable battery pack to provide voice redundancy in the event of a total mains power failure. A battery charger that recharges the battery is located in the battery pack. If a power failure occurs the Ericsson W35 automatically switches over to battery operation.
3 Interfaces Overview This chapter provides an overview of the interfaces on the Ericsson W3x. 3.1 UMTS/GSM Radio Interfaces The Ericsson W3x supports UMTS and GSM/GPRS/EDGE radio interfaces where UMTS is the primary interface. 3.1.1 UMTS The Ericsson W3x supports UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 MHz frequency bands. Product variants is available supporting different frequency band combinations (850/1900/2100 MHz and 900/1900/2100 MHz). The UMTS interface supports the following characteristics: • • 3.1.
3.1.4 Data Transmission The Ericsson W3x offers packet switched data transmission. The table below summarizes typical and theoretical data rates: Theoretical Typical Packet data service max data data rate rate Category/ Multislot class Upload 2.0 Mbps 300-800 kbps Category 3, 5 Download 7.
3.1.5 Frequency Bands The Ericsson W3x supports frequency bands as shown in the table below: 3.
For wireless security the Ericsson W3x supports WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2PSK and MAC Association Control. 3.2.1 Wireless Radio Channels The table below shows the IEEE 802.
3.4.1 Built-in LED indicators Each Ethernet connector has two built-in indicators. The left indicator shows the speed of data traffic between the W3x router and the connected client. If the speed is 100 Mbps, the indicator is green. When the indicator is unlit, the speed is 10 Mbps. The indicator to the right is yellow when a LAN connection is established and flashes to show data traffic activity. 3.
4 Mobile Network Features 4.1 Preferred Roaming List (PRL) The PRL contains information regarding the allowed systems and frequency bands. The PRL structure and coding is defined in TIA/EIA IS683. The Ericsson W3x uses the configured PRL region during the system selection and acquisition process, initially and when roaming. 4.2 PDP Contexts The Ericsson W3x supports configuration of two simultaneous primary PDP contexts for the WAN interface.
4.3.2 W30 Frequency Band Selection The Ericsson W30 automatically supports all supported frequency bands when a network (3G and/or 2G) is enabled. 4.3.
GSM 1900 (w/BCCH/PBCCH) -> WCDMA 1900 reselection in packet transfer GSM 1900 (w/BCCH/PBCCH) -> WCDMA 850 reselection in packet transfer 3G background PLMN search while in 2G 3G background PLMN search while in 3G PS data continuity during OOS and RAT change PS data continuity with MPDP (primary and secondary contexts) and RAT change 4.3.4 W30 InterRAT and Frequency Hopping Handover between the UMTS (3G) and the GSM/GPRS/EDGE (2G) networks is automatically managed by the Ericsson W30. 4.
4.6.2 Operator Lock This feature allows for the use of SIM cards in the Ericsson W3x that meet specific criteria. This would normally be configured to allow only a specific operator or group of operators SIM cards. The Ericsson W3x can be locked to only accept SIM cards based on one or more of the following: • • Mobile Country Code (MCC) Mobile Network Code (MNC) MCCs are defined in ITU E.212 (“Land Mobile Numbering Plan”) for use in identifying mobile stations in wireless telephone networks.
5 Data Features 5.1 Layer 2 Functions 5.1.1 Bridging LAN and WLAN The Ericsson W3x supports bridging/switching traffic between the LAN and WLAN interfaces. 5.1.2 WLAN Whitelist The Ericsson W3x supports WLAN whitelist, also known as “MAC Association Control” or “MAC Access List”. Up to 20 WLAN MAC addresses can be added to the list and the use of the whitelist is possible to enable/disable. 5.
DHCP server (at the ISP’s location) and then returns the IP information from the DHCP server to the clients. 5.2.7 SNTP The Ericsson W3x includes a SNTP client which provides a way to synchronize the device’s own time of day setting with a remote NTP server. It is possible to specify up to three (3) different SNTP servers (for fallback). As an alternative, and only available for the Ericsson W35, the time can be fetched from the mobile network (see section 4.5). 5.2.
ICMP for the WAN to LAN flow. Port translation allows several LAN devices to be connected to the WAN through one public IP address. 5.2.10.1 NAT Port Forwarding The NAT Port Forwarding feature, sometimes referred to as Virtual Server, redirects traffic from the WAN side to a server on the LAN side. The Port Forwarding feature requires that the Ericsson W3x has a public IP address for Port Forwarding requests from the Internet to be handled correctly.
5.2.13 IPsec/VPN Termination The Ericsson W3x supports one IPsec/VPN tunnel using Site-to-Site configuration (Tunnel mode). An IPsec VPN serves as a point-to-point tunnel interface allowing the Ericsson W3x to send some or all of its WAN traffic across an encrypted tunnel rather than in clear text. ESP is used to encrypt the payload part of an IP packet and ensures origin authenticity, integrity and confidentiality. 3DES and AES-128 are used as encryption algorithms and SHA-1 and MD5 as hash algorithms.
The file system on a shared device needs to be of a supported type otherwise the automatic mounting of the device will not work. The following types are supported: • • • • 5.3.2 FAT; Microsoft legacy file system from MS-DOS with 8.3 character filename system FAT32; Microsoft Windows 95 file system based on FAT but with long filename system ext2; second extended file system, the standard Linux file system ext3; like ext2 but with journaling support.
6 Voice Services (W35 only) The Ericsson W35 provides circuit switched voice services via the telephony line interface with high speech quality. 6.1 National Profiles Country specific settings for the telephony services can be configured. This can be achieved by setting an overall profile either automatically by loading a profile (based on the SIM card’s MCC) when the Ericsson W35 is rebooted or manually by configuring a specific profile. These settings include parameters for the POTS interface (i.e.
6.1.3 Analog Settings Profile The analog settings profile defines physical settings for the FxS ports including impedance and nominal gain settings. 6.1.4 CLIP Country Profile The CLIP country profile includes local settings for the CLIP service. 6.2 General Telephony Features The following subsections describe telephony related features that can be customized in the Ericsson W35. 6.2.
6.2.8 Hook Flash Time This setting controls the “Hook Flash” feature which on most modern phones is implemented as a button that simulates a quick off-hook/onhook/off-hook cycle. This is the same function as quickly tapping at the hook on an old style phone, also called Register Recall (the R-button). The setting specifies the time-window in which the on-hook condition exists in order to be interpreted as a hook flash. 6.2.
6.3.3 Fixed Number Dialing Fixed Number Dialing is supported when a SIM providing this service is installed. When enabled, only calls to fixed numbers stored on the SIM are allowed. 6.3.4 Emergency Calls Emergency calls have its own dial plan and multiple numbers can be configured. It is possible to place an emergency call (e.g.
calls or drop the last added party. The exact behavior depends on the configuration. 6.4.3 CLIR The CLIR (Calling Line Identification Restriction) service enables a calling party to prevent presentation of his telephone number to the called party. The network operator can configure the default CLIR service state for a specific subscriber to be either always restricted, temporary restricted or temporary allowed. 6.4.
Due to configuration in most networks, calls cannot be forwarded to emergency numbers or international numbers. 6.4.10 CWI The Ericsson W35 supports the CWI (Call Waiting Indication) service over the POTS interface. 6.4.11 Message Waiting The subscriber is alerted about new voice mail message(s) by the blinking ) LED on the Ericsson W35 and by a special information Message ( tone that plays when going off-hook.
7 Fax Service (W35 only) To enable Fax support over the WCDMA network, the Ericsson W35 uses Fax over IP based on SIP (RFC 3261) and the T.38 protocol. The Ericsson W35 supports G3 fax as specified in ITU-T T.30 Annex A. Older standards, as G1 and G2, and the newer superG3 (sometimes called V.34fax) are not supported. 7.1 IMS User Agent The IMS (SIP) User Agent is associated to the “Phone/Fax” port on the Ericsson W35.
transaction timeout) to better fit the network. The default values are adjusted for the radio network, but might need some fine tuning. 7.4.2 Registration Timers The registration timers are used when the Ericsson W35 sends a SIP registration message to the SIP server/registrar. 7.4.3 VoIP Session Timeout To avoid that the “Phone/Fax” port is used as a telephony port using VoIP it is possible to restrict for how long a voice call is allowed. If no fax tones are detected, i.e. switching over to T.
8 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Features The Ericsson W3x can be used as a wireless Ethernet router, connecting to wireless PCs according to the IEEE 82.11b/g standards. The WLAN interface can be enabled/disabled. The preferred WLAN data rate can be configured to be either B-G-MIXEDMODE, G-MODE-ONLY, B-MODE-ONLY or B-MODE LEGACY. To avoid interference with other wireless networks, the transmit power level can be changed in the range 0 – 20 dBm. 8.1 SSID The Ericsson W3x supports single SSID.
By enabling the “Automatic Channel Selection” feature, the radio will scan each valid channel and automatically select a channel with no activity. If there are not channels without activity, the one with the lowest activity is selected (or random if lowest activity is equal). When this feature is enabled, the Ericsson W3x will select the best channel upon every restart. 8.4 Wireless Security Authentication and data encryption are used to restrict access to the wireless network.
9 Configuration and Management 9.1 Web User Interface The end-user configures the Ericsson W3x through a password protected web user interface (WUI) that is accessible from the LAN and WLAN interfaces. From the WUI, the end-user is allowed to access functions and configuration parameters related to WAN authentication, LAN settings, NAT and port forwarding, WLAN access point and USB file and printer sharing. The WUI also includes a Configuration Wizard for easy setup of the local wireless network. 9.
When an update is initiated, the image file is downloaded using standard TCP/IP protocol specified by the URL or path to a local file. Before the update process is started, the file is checked for inconsistencies. It is also possible to upgrade the software via the WUI from a locally stored file. This feature can be configured from the CLI to be blocked (invisible) in the WUI. 9.3.
Different levels of logging can be set depending on how much information is desired. Message types are specific to the logged information: • • • 9.3.5.1 Emergency, alert, critical and error messages report important operation errors (e.g. a task crashed). Warning, notice and inform messages report important operation information (e.g. system attack). Debug messages report operation details.
9.4.2 LAN Interface The following information about the LAN interface can be displayed: LAN interface (CLI) LAN interface (WUI) 9.4.3 Port status (Up/Down) for each physical LAN port. Ethernet MAC address. LAN IP address and subnet mask. Traffic statistics; Transmitted and received packets. LAN IP address and subnet mask DHCP server IP address range and lease time. Current DHCP leases. Port status (Up/Down) for each physical LAN port.
(1) The “Average CQI” (Channel Quality Indicator) is only displayed when a HSPA link is up and running (has downlink traffic). (2) The “Strongest cells” part shows signal information for the three strongest cells that the unit currently uses for connection. (3) The visual signal quality bars are not only based on signal strength (RSCP). It also takes the EC/I0 (energy to noise and interference ratio), since the bandwidth is depended on both values. 9.4.
9.4.9 USB Interface The following status information about the USB interface can be displayed: USB interface (CLI) USB interface (WUI) 9.4.10 Device Id Vendor Product Class Speed File System Capacity Used Device Id Share name Telephony Interface (W35 only) The following status for the telephony interfaces (ports) can be displayed: Telephony interface (CLI) 9.4.
For further information about TEMS Investigation, see the following link: http://www.ericsson.com/solutions/tems/realtime_diagnostics/investigation.
10 Regulatory Information 10.1 Approvals The Ericsson W3x is certified with EU Directives for the CE mark, Safety approvals, EMC and Radio Spectrum approvals and RF Exposure approvals for the following markets: • • • • • • • • 10.2 EU USA Canada Australia New Zealand Malaysia South Africa Singapore. WiFi Compliance The Ericsson W3x has been tested for interoperability with the WiFi standard (the global industry-standard for local wireless networking) and supports all WiFi certified client devices.
• 10.8 Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing. Intended Use The Ericsson W3x is designed and approved for private and public use in an indoor location. Any attached cabling must remain internal to the building.
11 Antenna Characteristics This chapter shows the antenna patterns for the internal UMTS/GSM antennas in the Ericsson W3x. 11.1 Measurement Positions The following measurements positions have been used: Azimuth Plane Radiation pattern in the horizontal plane (rotation around the Y axis) with the measurement probe placed in the horizontal plane. Elevation1 Plane Radiation pattern (rotation around the X axis). Measurement from the side with the measurement probe placed in the vertical plane.
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12 Acronyms and Abbreviations ACS Auto Configuration Server FSK Frequency-Shift Keying AES Advanced Encryption Standard FTP File Transfer Protocol ALG Application Layer Gateway FWT Fixed Wireless Terminal AES Advanced Encryption Standard FXS Foreign eXchange Station AP Access Point G3 Group 3 (Fax protocol) APN Access Point Name GPRS General Packet Radio Service CDMA Code Division Multiple Access GSM Global System for Mobile Communication CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol HSP
MBR Mobile Broadband Router SMS Short Message Service MCC Mobile Country Code SNTP Simple Network Timing Protocol MNC Mobile Network Code SSH Secure Shell NAT Network Address Translation SSID Service Set Identifier PAP Password Authentication Protocol TCP Transmission Control Protocol PIN Personal Identification Number TEMS TEst Mobile Stations POTS Plain Old Telephone Service TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol PPP Point-to-Point Protocol TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol PPTP Point-to-P
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