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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. It includes
advanced data capabilities such as router and switch functionality, and
provides the users with multiple possibilities for local area connectivity
(Ethernet and WLAN).
The W3x product series consist of two models:
• Ericsson W30 – Data Router
• Ericsson W35 – Data and Voice Router (variants available, see
section 1.3).
With WCDMA/HSPA WAN radio access capability the W3x products are
well suited to provide broadband data access with data speeds similar to
that of fixed line DSL services. The data rate is up to 7.2 Mbps and the up-
link speed is up to 2Mbps.
1.2 Ericsson W30 - Data Router
The Ericsson W30 data router provides data capabilities such as data
access (e.g. Internet) in the respect that it allows multiple computers to be
connected to the router using Ethernet or wireless LAN (WLAN). It also
supports file and printer sharing via the USB port.
Figure 1 - Overview of Interfaces for the Ericsson W30