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 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.
- General Information
- Manufacturer
- Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Website Address
- http://www.cisco.com
- Brand Name
- Cisco
- Product Condition
- Refurbished
- Product Type
- Radio Modem
- Physical Characteristics
- Height
- 0.8"
- Width
- 3.1"
- Depth
- 4.9"
- Weight (Approximate)
- 3.84 oz
- Miscellaneous
- Additional Information
- Bands: 900, 1900, and 2100 MHz
DL/UP Speeds: 7.2 Mbps/5.76 Mbps
External interfaces: HWIC-3G-HSPA-G supports main and diversity antenna connector
Form factor: Single wide Cisco 3G WWAN HWIC form factor
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card: SIM card socket; compliant with ISO-7816-2 (SIM mechanical)
Power: 4.5W maximum
Supported platforms: Modular Cisco 1841, 1861, 1900, 2800, 2900, 3800 and 3900 Integrated Services Routers
Software compatibility:- Modular Cisco 1841, 1861, 2800 and 3800 series Integrated Services Routers supported with the following Cisco IOS Releases:
- HWIC-3G-HSPA-G supported with 15.1(1)T or later
- Modular Cisco 1900,2900,and 3900 series Integrated Services Routers supported with Cisco IOS Software release :
- HWIC-3G-HSPA-G supported with 15.1(1)T or later
- Auto-Switch Failover Between Primary & Backup Link
- Multichannel-interface-processor (MIP) profile configuration
- CDMA Data Retry
- 3G SNMPv2 MIBs and Traps
- Remotely initiated data call back using voice
- Remote firmware upgrade over 3G
- Virtual diagnostic monitoring
- MEP lock/unlock capability
- SIM lock/unlock capability
Wireless technologies supported (performance and throughput):
- 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)
- 900-, 1900-, and 2100-MHz WCDMA bands (HSUPA, HSDPA and UMTS)
- 850-, 900-, 1800-, 1900-MHz GSM bands (EDGE and GPRS)
- HWIC-3G-HSPA/HWIC-3G-HSPA-A/HWIC-3G-HSPA-G
- WWAN LED (connection status indication)
- RSSI
- HSPA and UMTS service indication
- Diversity (dual antenna): HWIC-3G-HSPA-G: Diversity supported
