Table Of Contents
Release Notes for EHWIC and 880G for 3.7G (HSPA+)/3.5G (HSPA)
Determining the Software Version
New Features in Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M1
New Features in Cisco IOS Release 15.1(3)T and 15.1(4)M
Remotely Initiated Data Callback Using SMS
Features Supported on 3.7G (HSPA+)/3.5G (HSPA) EHWIC and 880G ISRs
EHWIC-3G-HSPA+7 and EHWIC-3G-HSPA+7-A Features
Open Caveats - Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M1
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Release Notes for EHWIC and 880G for 3.7G (HSPA+)/3.5G (HSPA)
First Published: J une 2011Last Updated: October 23, 2012Release: Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M1OL-26025-02These release notes describe the information you need to know before configuring the Universal High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA-U) and HSPA Plus (HSPA+) versions of the 3G wireless Enhanced High-Speed WAN Interface Cards (EHWICs) and Cisco 880G Series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs).
These release notes are updated as needed. To ensure that you have the latest version of these release notes, go to http://www.cisco.com/go/ciscocp. In the Support box, click on the appropriate product and choose General Information > Release Notes.
Contents
•Open Caveats - Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M1
System Requirements
The following sections describe the system requirements:
•Determining the Software Version
Hardware Supported
Platforms
The EHWIC-3G-HSPA-U, EHWIC-3G-HSPA+7, and EHWIC-3G-HSPA+7-A cards are supported on the following Cisco Integrared Services Router Generation 2 (ISR G2) modular platforms:
•Cisco 1900
•Cisco 2900
•Cisco 3900
•Cisco 3900e
Note EHWIC-3G-HSPA+7 and EHWIC-3G-HSPA+7-A are supported with Cisco IOS Release 15.1(4)M or later releases.
The following Cisco 880G fixed platforms are supported:
Cisco IOS Release 15.1(4)M
•Cisco 881G
•Cisco 886VAG
•Cisco 887VAG
•Cisco 887VAMG
•Cisco 888EG
Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M1
•Cisco 881GW
•Cisco 887VAGW
Product and Frequencies
Table 1 shows the products discussed in this document and the frequencies they support.
Antennas and Cables Supported
Table 2 lists the Cisco antennas that are supported for use with 3G EHWIC and Cisco 880G ISRs.
Table 2 Supported Cisco Antennas (3G EHWIC and Cisco 880G ISRs)
Cisco Part Number Antenna Type Maximum Gain and Frequency Range Description3G-ANTM1916-CM
High-gain ceiling-mount omnidirectional
1.5 dBi (806-960 MHz)
2.5 dBi (1710-2170 MHz)
This is a multiband ceiling-mounted omnidirectional antenna.
For more information, see Cisco Multiband In-Building Omnidirectional Ceiling-Mount Antenna (3G-ANTM1916-CM).
3G-ANTM1919D
Dipole omnidirectional
0 dBi (806-960 MHz)
0 dBi (1710-2170 MHz)
This is the default antenna. This is a multiband dipole antenna.
For more information, see Cisco Multiband Swivel-Mount Dipole Antenna (3G-ANTM1919D).
3G-AE015-R (Antenna Extension)
Extension base
0.8-6.0 GHz
This is an antenna extension base with a 15-foot cable included for use with a dipole omnidirectional antenna.
For more information, see Cisco Single-Port Antenna Stand for Multiband TNC Male-Terminated Portable Antenna (Cisco 3G-AE015-R).
3G-AE010-R (Antenna Extension)
Extension base
0.8-6.0 GHz
This is the default antenna extension. This is an antenna extension base with a 10-foot cable included for use with dipole omnidirectional antennas.
For more information, see Cisco Single-Port Antenna Stand for Multiband TNC Male-Terminated Portable Antenna (Cisco 3G-AE015-R).
This document applies to both 3G-AE015-R and 3G-AE010-R. The only difference between these two products is the length of the cable.
3G-ANTM-OUT-OM
Outdoor omnidirectional
+2 dBi 800/900 MHz
+4 dBi 1800/1900/2100 MHz
This is an outdoor low-profile omnidirectional mast antenna.
For more information, see Cisco 3G Omnidirectional Outdoor Antenna (3G-ANTM-OUT-OM).
3G-ANTM-OUT-LP
Low-profile stick
-1.5 dBi 850, 900 MHz
-2.5 dBi 1800, 1900, 2100 MHz
This is an omnidirectional stick antenna.
For more information, see Cisco Multiband Omnidirectional Panel-Mount Antenna (3G-ANTM-OUT-LP).
3G-ACC-OUT-LA (Lightning Arrestor)
Lightning arrestor
800 MHz to 2200 MHz
This is a quarter-wave lightning protector with integrated high-pass filter.
For more information, see Cisco 3G Lightning Arrestor (3G-ACC-OUT-LA).
3G-ACC-OUT-COMBO
Lightning arrestor and antenna
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This includes a Multiband Outdoor Omnidirectional Antenna Mast/Wall Mount (3G-ACC-OUT-OM) and a 3G Outdoor Antenna Lightning Arrestor (3G-ACC-OUT-LA).
4G-ANTM-OM-CM
Low-profile surface-mount omnidirectional
698 MHz-2690 MHz
This is a ceiling-mount omnidirectional antenna that can be used in any of the 3G or 4G bands (that is, any of the 700/800/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/
2600 MHz bands). For more information, see Cisco 4G Indoor Ceiling-Mount Omnidirectional Antenna (4G-ANTM-OM-CM).
Software Compatibility
For more information about the latest certified firmware version for your carrier and IOS compatibility, see http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html?mdfid=279119319&flowid=7001.
Determining the Software Version
To determine the release of Cisco IOS software currently running on your Cisco router, log in to the router and enter the show version EXEC command. The following sample output from the show version command indicates the Cisco IOS release on the second output line:
Router> show version
Cisco Internetwork Operating System SoftwareIOS (tm) C1900 Software (c1900-k8sv3y7-mz) Version 15.1(3)T
Feature Set Tables
Use Cisco Feature Navigator to find information about platform support and software image support. Cisco Feature Navigator enables you to determine which software images support a specific software release, feature set, or platform. To access Cisco Feature Navigator, go to http://www.cisco.com/go/cfn.
New and Changed Information
This section contains the following subsections:
•New Features in Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M1
•New Features in Cisco IOS Release 15.1(3)T and 15.1(4)M
•Features Supported on 3.7G (HSPA+)/3.5G (HSPA) EHWIC and 880G ISRs
New Features in Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M1
The following SKUs are supported with Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M1:
•C881GW+7-A-K9
•C881GW+7-E-K9
•C887VAGW+7-A-K9
•C887VAGW+7-E-K9
The Cisco 881GW and 887VAGW ISRs provide integrated VPN, embedded Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, 802.11b/g/n-compliant wireless AP, 3G, and backup capabilities.
Cisco Aironet 802 Access Point (AP802) is an integrated access point on the Next Generation Cisco 880 Series ISRs. The Cisco 881GW and 887VAGW with Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M1 support AP802 dual radio access point. For more information on AP802, see Release Notes for Cisco 802 Access Points for Cisco IOS Releases 12.4(25d)JAX and 12.4(25d)JAX1.
New Features in Cisco IOS Release 15.1(3)T and 15.1(4)M
This section describes the new features in this release.
•GPS
•SMS
•Remotely Initiated Data Callback Using SMS
Dual SIM
The Dual SIM feature implements auto-switch and failover between two cellular networks on the Cisco 880G ISRs. This feature is enabled by default with SIM slot 0 being the primary slot and slot 1 being the secondary (failover) slot.
The Dual SIM feature provides the following commands:
GPS
The GPS feature provides the following commands:
SMS
The SMS feature enables the router to send and receive SMS messages. This feature also enables the router to save and store the SMS messages in an FTP server.
The SMS feature provides the following commands:
Remotely Initiated Data Callback Using SMS
This feature remotely brings up the cellular interface by sending SMS messages over GSM networks.
3G WWAN MIB Persistence
This feature allows you to retain 3G WWAN MIB object values and trap settings across router reloads.
Features Supported on 3.7G (HSPA+)/3.5G (HSPA) EHWIC and 880G ISRs
The EHWIC and 880G ISRs for 3.7G (HSPA+)/3.5G (HSPA) provide the following functionalities:
•Mobile Equipment Personalization (MEP) subsidy unlocking
•Dual SIM (fixed-platform only)
•SIM lock and unlock, security, verification upon activation, SIM PIN change
•Multiple PDP support (EHWIC)
•Short Message Service (SMS)
•Remotely initiated data call back using SMS
•Global Positioning System (GPS)
•Broadband WAN connectivity using high-speed cellular data technology
•Automatic best-network selection
•Always-on capability
•Multiple antenna and cable options:
–Diversity antenna
–Indoor and outdoor external antennas
–Radio Frequency Ultra-Low Loss (RF-ULL) cables
•IOS-based Mobile IP including Network Mobility (NEMO)
•Static and dynamic IP addressing
•Cellular interface based on the asynchronous interface in Cisco IOS software
•Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT) support
•Security features such as firewall, Intrusion-Detection Systems (IDS), and Intrusion-Prevention Systems (IPS)
•Support for enhanced security features such as GET VPN, EZ VPN, DMVPN, Multi-point GRE (mGRE), and IPSec VPN
•Auto-detecting optimized WAN switchover
•Support for Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
•3G cellular WAN Management Information Base (MIB)
–3G WWAN MIB persistence
–MIBs for Global Positioning System (GPS) and Short Message Service (SMS)
•Diagnostic Monitoring (DM) capability
•Remote DM logging over IP
•Voice-initiated data callback
•Cellular modem upgrade over wireless link
•Power Save mode capability
•Complete Cisco IOS feature capability
•Modem management—You can access modem software and hardware information, radio and network status, and data profile information by using Cisco IOS commands.
•Dial-on-Demand Routing (DDR)—This allows you to set up a data call when there is data traffic to be sent over the wireless network.
•Fallback connection (DDR backup)—3G WAN for fixed and modular routers allows you to configure the cellular modem to initiate a dialup connection when connection to a primary service is lost.
•Teardown after fallback (part of fallback DDR)—After a primary connection has failed and the cellular connection is in fallback mode, the 3G feature in fixed and modular routers tears down the fallback-mode connection when the primary connection is available.
•Automatic teardown—After a configurable timeout, the 3G WAN for fixed and modular routers automatically tears down a connection if there has been no activity.
•Autodetect—3G WAN for fixed and modular routers automatically detects and uses the best available service.
•Profile Configuration—You can configure up to 16 APN profiles.
•Firmware upgrade—You can upgrade the firmware on the modem by using Cisco IOS commands.
•Comprehensive Cisco IOS MIB support including Interface (IF) MIBs and Entity MIBs.
EHWIC-3G-HSPA-U Features
The EHWIC-3G-HSPA-U card version supports the following services:
•General Packet Radio Services (GPRS)
•Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE)
•Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS)
•High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA)
–High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)
–High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA)
–HSPA Plus (HSPA+)
EHWIC-3G-HSPA-U supports multiple services on multiple bands for use in different parts of the world:
•850/900/1800/1900 MHz for GPRS and EDGE services
•800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz for UMTS and HSPA services
•Standalone GPS
•Short Message Service (SMS)
EHWIC-3G-HSPA+7 and EHWIC-3G-HSPA+7-A Features
The EHWIC-3G-HSPA+7 and EHWIC-3G-HSPA+7-A for 3.7G HSPA+ support the following services:
•General Packet Radio Services (GPRS)
•Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE)
•Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS)
•High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA)
–High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)
–High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA)
•High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) +, 3GPP Revision 7
–Downlink speeds up to 21.1 Mb/s
–Uplink speed up to 5.76 Mb/s
The EHWIC-3G-HSPA+7-A is localized for AT&T.
The EHWIC-3G-HSPA+7 and EHWIC-3G-HSPA+7-A cards support multiple services on multiple bands for use in different parts of the world:
•850/900/1800/1900 MHz for GPRS and EDGE services
•800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz for UMTS and HSPA services
•Standalone GPS
•Short Message Service (SMS)
Open Caveats - Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M1
Table 3 lists the open caveat for the HSPA version of Cisco 880G Series ISRs with Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M1.
Note For more information on AP802-related caveats, see Release Notes for Cisco 802 Access Points for Cisco IOS Releases 12.4(25d)JAX and 12.4(25d)JAX1.
Related Documentation
See the following related documentations:
Release-Specific Documents
For more information on Cisco IOS Release 15.1(3)T, Cisco IOS Release 15.1(4)M, and Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)M1, see Release Notes for Cisco EHWIC and 880G for 3G (EV-DO Rev A).
For more information on Cisco IOS Release 12.4(25d)JAX1 for AP802, see Release Notes for Cisco 802 Access Points for Cisco IOS Releases 12.4(25d)JAX and 12.4(25d)JAX1.
Platform-Specific Documents
To configure Cisco EHWIC and 880G for 3.7G (HSPA+)/3.5G (HSPA), see Configuring Cisco EHWIC and 880G for 3.7G (HSPA+)/3.5G (HSPA).
Fore more information on Cisco 3G EHWIC and Cisco 880 Series ISRs, see the following documents:
•Cisco 880 Series Integrated Services Router Software Configuration Guide
•Configuring Cisco EHWIC and 880G for 3G (EV-DO Rev A)
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
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