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.
The 3G wireless high-speed WAN interface cards (HWICs) offer a compelling
alternative to traditional wireline backup solutions for the Cisco 1841, 2800
Series, and 3800 Series integrated services routers. The 3G wireless HWIC
provides WAN backup using terrestrial cellular technology. This results in a
true multipath WAN backup solution that delivers higher performance over ISDN
solutions at a fraction of the cost.
Product Overview
The Cisco 3G WWAN HWICs are the first enterprise-class 3G WWAN solution.
Suitable for both backup and primary applications, the Cisco 3G WWAN HWICs
support the latest CDMA and GSM/UMTS standards (EVDO Rev A and HSDPA) and are
backward compatible with the widely deployed networks (1xRTT, GPRS/EDGE). 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 Integrated Services Router and Cisco 2800 Series and 3800
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 wireline
backup solutions such as ISDN, cable, and DSL. In the event of a network
failure, 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.
Ideal for primary broadband connections, the 3G HWIC delivers WAN connectivity
in a fraction of the time required to install a traditional wired WAN
connection.
Configurations include:
HWIC-3G-CDMA supporting 1xEV-DO Rev A, 1x EV-DO Rev 0, and 1xRTT
HWIC-3G-GSM (global system for mobile communications) supporting high-speed
downlink packet access (HSDPA), universal mobile telecommunications service (UMTS),
edge networks, and general packet radio service (GPRS)
The 3G wireless HWIC automatically selects the best available service based on
wireless network availability in the service area.
Uses:
WAN backup: Deployed as a secondary WAN connection
Primary WAN link: Benefits areas where traditional wired solutions are
unavailable, infeasible, or costly
Mobile Business: Supports businesses that require frequent set-up, tear down,
and relocation
Flexible, Anyplace Connectivity: Ideal for low data volumes and high-security
applications, such as bank ATMs, gas station kiosks, and telemetry sites
Product Specifications
| Item |
Specification |
| External Interfaces |
RJ45 interface for use with third-party diagnostics and
monitoring tools
TNC RF port for antenna connection
HWIC-3G-CDMA-x main and diversity antenna connector
HWIC-3G-GSM single 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) |
| Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card |
SIM card socket; compliant with ISO-7816-2 (SIM mechanical)
and GSM 11.11 |
| Power |
4.5W maximum |
| Supported Platforms |
Modular Cisco 1841, 2801, 2811, 2821, 2851, 3825, and 3845
Integrated Services Routers |
| Software Compatibility |
Supported Cisco IOS release 12.4(15)T
Cisco IOS Software feature set: IP Base and above |
| MIBs |
ENTITY MIB
IF MIB |
| Network Management and Diagnostics |
In-band and out-of-band management using Telnet (IOS 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) Express mini-card
HWIC-3G-CDMA-x: Sierra Wireless MC5725
HWIC-3G-GSM: Sierra Wireless MC8775 |
| Carrier Support |
Verizon, Sprint, AT&T |
| Programming Interfaces |
Cisco IOS Software command-line interface (CLI) |
| Wireless Technologies Supported (performance and throughput) |
HWIC-3G-CDMA-x:
CDMA 1xEV-DO Rev A (forward link up to 3.1 Mbps; reverse link up to 1.8
Mbps)
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 153.6Kbps; reverse link up to 153.6Kbps)
HWIC-3G-GSM:
HSDPA: 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz (forward link up to 3.6Mbps; reverse link
up to 384 Kbps)
Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (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) |
| Frequency Bands Supported |
HWIC-3G-CDMA-x:
800 MHz: North American cellular band
1900 MHz: North American PCS band
HWIC-3G-GSM:
850, 1900, and 2100 MHz UMTS Bands
850 MHz GSM, GPRS, and EDGE Band
900 MHz GSM, GPRS, and EDGE Band
1800 MHz GSM, GPRS, and EDGE Band
1900 MHz GSM, GPRS, and EDGE Band |
| LED Indicators |
HWIC-3G-CDMA-x:
WWAN LED (connection status indication)
Receive Signal Strength Indication (RSSI)
EVDO and 1xRTT service indication
HWIC-3G-GSM:
WWAN LED (connection status indication)
RSSI
HSDPA and UMTS 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
PTCRB-approved. Device id Cisco HWIC-3G-GSM |
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