Ericsson F3607gw User Manual

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3

Technical Description and User Guide

F3607gw

PRINTING ORIGINAL

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

2 (38)

© Ericsson AB, 2007-2008. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer

The contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice due to
continued progress in methodology, design, and manufacturing. Ericsson shall have
no liability for any error or damages of any kind resulting from the use of this
document.

Abstract

This document describes the Ericsson Mobile Broadband Module F3607gw. End­user value, functionality, characteristics and basic building blocks are described.

Trademark and Acknowledgements
Microsoft Streets & Trips Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Internet Explorer,

.NET and Outlook are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.

Lotus Notes is a registered trademark of Lotus Development Corporation and/or IBM
Corporation.

Broadcom and Long Term Orbits are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Broadcom Corporation

Google Earth registered trademarks or trademarks of Google.
Ericsson is a trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All other product or

service names mentioned in this document are trademarks of their respective
companies.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

3 (38)

Content

1 About this Document ............................................................................5

1.1 Purpose...................................................................................................5

1.2 Audience.................................................................................................. 5

2 Product Overview..................................................................................6

2.1 Product Features.....................................................................................6

3 F3607gw Communication .....................................................................8

3.1 Network Technologies.............................................................................8

3.1.1 UMTS ...................................................................................................... 8

3.1.2 GSM ........................................................................................................ 9

3.2 Applications.............................................................................................9

3.2.1 SMS.........................................................................................................9

3.2.2 GPS.........................................................................................................9

3.2.3 Browsing and internet access................................................................ 10

3.2.4 VPN.......................................................................................................10

4 F3607gw Hardware Overview............................................................. 11

4.1 General..................................................................................................11

4.2 Dimensions............................................................................................12

4.3 Functional Block Diagram...................................................................... 13

5 F3607gw Software Overview ..............................................................14

5.1 PC Software Architecture ......................................................................14

5.1.1 Installation Procedure............................................................................14

5.1.2 Connection Configuration......................................................................15

5.1.3 Connection Operation............................................................................ 15

5.2 Wireless Manager.................................................................................. 15

5.2.1 IP Number Allocation.............................................................................15

5.2.2 EAP SIM Authentication ........................................................................15

5.2.3 Status Display........................................................................................ 16

5.2.4 Text message........................................................................................17

5.2.5 Global Position System ......................................................................... 17

5.2.6 Settings.................................................................................................. 18

5.2.7 Help.......................................................................................................18

5.2.8 About.....................................................................................................18

5.3 F3607gw SDK ....................................................................................... 19

6 Related Information and references ..................................................20

7 Technical Specifications..................................................................... 21

7.1 General..................................................................................................21

7.2 Exterior Description ...............................................................................22

7.3 Environment .......................................................................................... 22

7.4 Electrical Characteristics .......................................................................22

7.5 Operating System Support ....................................................................22

7.6 UMTS Technical Data ........................................................................... 23

7.7 HSPA Technical Data............................................................................23

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

4 (38)

7.8 GSM Performance and Technical Characteristics................................. 24

7.9 Supported GSM Features...................................................................... 24

7.10 GPRS Maximum Data Rates.................................................................25

7.11 EDGE Technical Data ........................................................................... 25

7.12 EDGE Maximum Data Rates.................................................................26

7.13 GPS Technical Data..............................................................................26

7.14 Smartcard Authentication......................................................................26

7.15 SMS Technical Data..............................................................................27

7.16 Supported Languages...........................................................................27

8 Operational and Regulatory information........................................... 29

8.1 Operational Information.........................................................................29

8.1.1 Wireless Interoperability........................................................................29

8.1.2 Safety .................................................................................................... 29

8.1.3 Recommendations................................................................................. 30

8.1.4 Children.................................................................................................30

8.1.5 Disposal of old electrical & electronic equipment ..................................30

8.1.6 Emergency calls....................................................................................31

8.2 Regulatory Information ..........................................................................31

8.2.1 United States, FCC Notices................................................................... 31

8.2.2 European Union, EU Declaration of Conformity.................................... 32

9 Environmental Declaration................................................................. 33

10 F3607gw Material Declaration ............................................................34

10.1 Banned Substances .............................................................................. 34

10.2 Restricted Substances........................................................................... 34

10.3 Disposal.................................................................................................34

11 Terminology and Abbreviations......................................................... 35

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

5 (38)

1 About this Document

1.1 Purpose

This user guide for F3607gw gives the reader a deeper technical understanding of
the features, applications and configuration of F3607gw. A simplified technical
explanation of GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA data services is also included
in this document.

1.2 Audience

People who can benefit from this document include:

• End-users

• Notebook vendors

• IT professionals

• Software developers

• Support engineers

• Business decision-makers

• Mobile operators

More information can be found on the World Wide Web at

http://www.ericsson.com/mobilebroadbandmodules

.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

6 (38)

2 Product Overview

F3607gw is a PCI Express Full-Mini Card Mobile Broadband Module for UMTS and
GSM, which enables notebook users to have flexible and high speed mobile access
to the Internet or corporate network, including “always online”’ capability. It supports
data services through HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, and Data message service).
The module has a GPS receiver with positioning applications. New versions of the
PC application software, drivers and module firmware can be installed by the end
user.

2.1 Product Features

F3607gw is flexible and automatically chooses the best data service available in a
particular location, whether it is HSPA, UMTS, EDGE or GPRS. This is particularly
useful for users roaming on several different networks.

As a quad-band device, F3607gw can operate globally. It automatically chooses
between UMTS band I, II, V, or VI (alternatively, UMTS band I, II, VIII). It is also a
quad-band GSM device, and can operate on any GSM system in the world.
Therefore, users can use wireless communicate from their notebooks on all five
continents, in over 205 countries.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

7 (38)

With the F3607gw Mobile Broadband Module installed in a notebook computer, it is
always available for data transfer. F3607gw does not support voice calls.
Connection settings are automatically created based on the SIM card. The user
simply clicks the “Connect” button to make an Internet connection. The system are
preconfigured. Parameters suitable for many networks are included and can be
configured if needed to facilitate manual configuration where required. A status
screen and an icon in the notification area enable users to check status information
such as signal strength, perform common functions and access help.

F3607gw has wide notebook compatibility. The PCI Express Mini Card is designed
to use the integrated GSM/UMTS antenna in notebook computers. F3607gw
supports the Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Linux operating systems.
Since the module is optimized to work with the notebook, it is better integrated and
provides a superior end-user experience compared to generically produced cards
that need to work across multiple computing platforms. Consequently, the built-in
module has better radio performance and less battery power consumption than an
external card.

Application developers may utilize F3607gw via the high level API.
The built-in GPS receiver provides positioning data compatible with most commonly

used positioning applications, to show the position on maps, trace the route, or give
driving directions.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

8 (38)

3 F3607gw Communication

The F3607gw Mobile Broadband Module keeps end-users up to date by giving them
the best available mobile service wherever they are.

F3607gw is a dual mode device, able to connect via UMTS/HSDPA and
GSM/GPRS/EDGE. The user will remain connected without having to think about
what system is being used – the handoff between two systems and network
technologies is automatically managed by F3607gw. F3607gw comes in two
hardware versions supporting either both quad-band (Band I, II, V and VI) UMTS
and quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) GSM/GPRS/EDGE, or both tri-band
UMTS (Band I, II, and VIII) and quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE.

3.1 Network Technologies

3.1.1 UMTS

3G (third-generation) services combine high-speed radio access with IP-based
(Internet Protocol) services. This not only means fast mobile connection to the World
Wide Web, but also a totally new way to communicate, access information, conduct
business, learn and be entertained.

Compared to 2G mobile networks, 3G significantly boosts network capacity, a much
needed feature in densely populated areas. This means that operators are able to
support more users and offer them more sophisticated services.

3.1.1.1 HSPA

HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) is available in all developed UMTS markets.
With its HSDPA solution, F3607gw is capable of downlink-speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps.
This, together with its antenna diversity, gives F3607gw a fast and reliable downlink.
F3607gw uses HSUPA which enables uplink speeds of up to 2 Mbps. With HSPA,
users can enjoy faster download and upload capability while network operators
benefit from increased capacity.

3.1.1.2 WCDMA

The initial implementation of UMTS networks enables Internet or corporate network
access at bidirectional data rates of up to 384 kbps.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

9 (38)

3.1.2 GSM

GSM/GPRS coverage is available almost everywhere, and provides a secure fall
back so that network connection is maintained.

3.1.2.1 GPRS

GPRS is an enhancement to GSM networks and provides packet data transmission.
The connection setup is fast and, once connected, applications may send and
receive data whenever required.

F3607gw can achieve communication speeds through GPRS up to a theoretical
maximum of 85.6 kbps downlink and 42.8kbps uplink.

3.1.2.2 EDGE

EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution) is an integral part of the GSM
family of open mobile standards. EDGE improves GPRS by increasing data
throughput by a factor of three. GPRS networks enhanced with EDGE are often
referred to as E-GPRS (Enhanced GPRS) networks.

F3607gw can achieve communication speeds up to a theoretical maximum of 247.4
kbps downlink and 123.7 kbps uplink; MCS-9). Typical end-user speeds are in the
range of 120 kbps under average conditions, with burst speeds around 200 kbps in
strong signal conditions.

3.2 Applications

3.2.1 SMS

F3607gw can send and receive text messages with the convenience of a full
keyboard. Facilities such as copy and paste make it fast and easy to send
information via text messages from a computer. The standard maximum length of a
text message is 160 characters, (dependent on text coding), but since concatenation
is supported, messages larger than 160 characters can be sent and received.

3.2.2 GPS

The Global Positioning System (GPS) gives exact positioning information around the
globe with most commonly used positioning applications, such as Google Earth™
and Microsoft Streets & Trips. The positioning data from the F3607gw module can
be used together will all major positioning applications to, for example, show
locations on maps, trace routes, give information on how to get to a destination, etc.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

10 (38)

F3607gw has a built-in standalone GPS receiver with good sensitivity performance.
For increased performance, F3607gw supports both Assisted-GPS (SUPL) and has
extended ephemeris download of form internet capability, which helps the GPS
receiver increase its sensitivity and perform a faster Time To First Fix (TTFF).

3.2.3 Browsing and internet access

F3607gw provides a standard Internet connection using an NDIS “Wireless WAN”
adaptor. It is possible to use the Internet or intranet with a generic browser.

A common e-mail solution is to use an Internet connection and TLS security to
browse corporate e-mail via a web interface.

3.2.4 VPN

F3607gw works with all popular corporate Virtual Private Networking solutions.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

11 (38)

4 F3607gw Hardware Overview

4.1 General

F3607gw is a full-size, type F2 mini card, built according to the PCI express mini
card specifications, see chapter 6, Related Information and references. F3607gw is
an integrated solution using the notebook’s antenna system and UICC reader. It is
designed as an add-in option for integrators of notebook computers and comprises
the following component parts:

HSPA wireless network adapter with GPS, which is the wireless enabler and GPS
circuitry integrated onto the Mini Card PCB together with its mechanical RF
shielding.

RF connectors, which provide physical connectivity, and the antennas which are
integrated into the notebook computer’s mechanical housing.

Voltage regulation circuitry, which converts power from the host power supply to the
core-regulated voltage for the HSPA wireless components.

System connector, which provides the data, control, power, status and UICC
interface between the host and the wireless network adapter.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

12 (38)

All components except the two antenna connectors are covered by EMC shields. All
power and base band communication is routed through the edge connector of the
card. The fastening holes in the upper corners are connected to ground.

4.2 Dimensions

The dimensions of the card are given in the figure below. The figure shows top and
bottom views of the card with all measurements in millimeters. The mini card is a
type F2 and is designed to fit into a full-size Mini card slot or into two half-size Mini
card slots. Note that the figures are given without tolerance values; see the PCI
Express Mini Card Electro Mechanical specification for more details.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

13 (38)

There are three connectors located on the card: two RF connectors located in the
top corners and one system connector located on the lower edge, see the figure
above.

The RF connectors are of type Hirose U.FL. The Main connector is used for
UMTS/GSM transmission and reception. The AUX connector is used for UMTS
diversity and GPS.

The System connector is a straight single 52-pin connector, 26 pins on each side of
the card. The connector is specified in the PCI Express Mini Card specification.

4.3 Functional Block Diagram

A function representation of F3607gw Mini Card is included in the figure below.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

14 (38)

5 F3607gw Software Overview

5.1 PC Software Architecture

The PC software consists of drivers, a Windows service, APIs and a graphical user
interface, see picture below.

F3507g / F3607gw

Bus Driver

WMCore Windows 7

Network
subsystem

Wireless Manager 6.0

C++ APIC# API

F3507g / F3607gw

Bus Driver

WMCore Windows

Network
subsystem

Wireless Manager 6.0

C++ APIC# API

5.1.1 Installation Procedure

Installation follows normal Windows procedures. Microsoft .NETTM 3.5 or later
needs to be installed on the machine. If missing, a prompt will inform the user during
the installation process to install the .NET Framework.

The installation can be done both in interactive and silent mode to enable installation
without user interaction.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

15 (38)

5.1.2 Connection Configuration

When a new SIM card is detected by F3607gw, the Wireless Manager identifies the
home network and automatically creates a connection profile from a pre-loaded list
of operator settings. This becomes the default profile and is available immediately.
Therefore, the user does not need to do anything, in most cases, except click the
Connect button to establish a connection.

If the operator settings are not available or a personalized (company-specific) APN
is in use, the information may be entered manually. Any number of profiles may be
defined (including Access Point Name, Username and Password). Quality of Service
parameters is set to “network default”.

5.1.3 Connection Operation

No user interaction is required to set the speed of the connection. It will be
automatically set by the network depending on available network resources and the
user’s subscription.

F3607gw will automatically use the UMTS network by preference and automatically
switch over to GPRS/EDGE where the operator has an integrated UMTS/GSM
network if UMTS coverage is not available. When UMTS coverage returns, the
connection will return to the UMTS network. In some networks, data flow must be
paused. F3607gw therefore needs to return to an idle state before a return to UMTS
can take place. This is network-specific.

Similarly, if HSPA is available in the UMTS network, the higher download speeds
will be automatically available. In some networks, it is not possible to detect HSPA
until a connection is made.

5.2 Wireless Manager

5.2.1 IP Number Allocation

F3607gw enables you to work within your corporate and/or ISP-assigned IP
numbering scheme. It supports dynamic IP allocation. Dynamic IP allocation is
normally used by both ISPs and corporate networks.

5.2.2 EAP SIM Authentication

Some mobile operators also provide Wireless LAN hotspot services. Using EAP-SIM
technology, it is possible to authenticate the user to the WLAN hotspot using a
secure SIM-based transaction modeled on the GSM procedure. This makes access
automatic – the user does not need to enter a username or password.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

16 (38)

A CD-ROM containing the necessary system drivers and the Wireless Manager
application is supplied with F3607gw. Supported platforms are Windows XP and
Windows Vista.

The Wireless Manager is accessed from the Windows Desktop or via Start |
Programs| Wireless Manager 6.0. Preferences can be set to automatically switch
the transmitter on and make a connection.

A Wireless Manager icon is placed in the Windows notification area at the bottom
right of the screen. Set the “Minimize to notification area” option in Wireless
Manager to show an icon in the Windows notification area if the Wireless Manager
Status window is minimized (if F3607gw is active).

To open the Wireless Manager, right-click the
Wireless Manager icon to access a menu and
select “Open Wireless Manager”. Select “Exit”
to quit the Wireless Manager.

The Windows NDIS icon

indicates an active connection and data flow. The total
connection time and transmit and receive byte count is also shown in the Wireless
Manager.

5.2.3 Status Display

Wireless Manager opens to a status window which provides network and connection
information.

The network operator's and notebook manufacturer's logos can be customized in
the application. Connection duration, connection mode, volume of data and an
indication of the signal strength are provided in the Wireless Manager window while
connection is active. Use the figures to provide an approximate checkpoint of the
data volumes billed. Please note that the information shown here is not guaranteed
to match the mobile operator’s bill.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

17 (38)

5.2.4 Text message

Text messages can be sent and received. Concatenation is supported, so
messages longer than 160 (dependent on text coding), characters can be sent and
receive.

5.2.5 Global Position System

The Mobile Broadband Module provides Global Positioning System (GPS)
functionality. The system separate and can be used without the wireless manager.

5.2.5.1 Standalone

Standalone mode uses the satellites to acquire the positioning details like Alamnac
and Epheremis data, the performance in this mode depends on the number of
satellites that are visible to the GPS receiver and the line of sight the GPS receiver
is in with the satellites.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

18 (38)

5.2.5.2 Assisted GPS

The Assisted GPS mode is further supported with two different modes, internet
assisted and network assisted. In the Assisted mode the external ephemeris data is
received through an aiding server. As the ephemeris data is received through an
aiding server the performance is increased and the power consumption decreased.

5.2.5.3 Internet assisted

The internet assisted GPS is using Long Term Orbits, which is a proprietary
technology by Broadcom Corporation. The aiding data is received from the
Broadcom's world wide reference network to the PC environment and the data will
be further processed into AT commands and fed to the module, which shall be used
to boost the GPS receiver performance.

5.2.5.4 Network assisted

The network assisted GPS is using Secure User Plane Location. This is a standard
promoted by Open Mobile Alliance to standardize the interactions between the
SUPL Enabled Terminal and the SUPL server. The SUPL server is hosted by the
operators and the user can have the subscriptions towards the operators for any
Mobile location services applications on the network.

5.2.6 Settings

Settings are presented in logical groups. Connection settings are automatically set
up each time a new SIM card is inserted in to F3607gw. The Wireless Manager
contains a list of many operator settings. The home operator on the SIM is matched
with this list and a default connection profile is automatically created.

The settings may be viewed and edited. Alternative settings can be manually
entered or selected from a database covering many mobile operators.

5.2.7 Help

The Wireless Manager has a built in help function.

5.2.8 About

Program version and build date information are available in the About window. This
information may be required for a problem to be diagnosed.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

19 (38)

5.3 F3607gw SDK

In addition to the AT-command interface, an API interface for F3607gw is provided
as part of the SDK package. The API library is written in C++ and will provide third­party developers with a simplified interface to access device functionality.

The API is delivered as a Dynamic Link-Library (DLL), which exposes all necessary
functionality to third party applications. The SDK package includes a detailed
developer’s guide, which covers all the exposed API functions with their
descriptions, arguments, return values and code examples (where needed).

A detailed description of the F3607gw API can be found in 2/1424-LZT1089935/1,
C++ API description.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

20 (38)

6 Related Information and references

Web Site Information

http://www.ericsson.com/
mobilebroadbandmodules

Product information and information about mobile

network infrastructure

http://www.gsmworld.com/ General information on GSM, GPRS and EDGE
http://www.umts-forum.org General information on UMTS
http://www.pcisig.com/home The PCI Express Mini Card Standard

PCI EXPRESS MINI CARD ELECTROMECHANICAL SPECIFICATION, REV 1.2
2/1424-LZT 108 9935/1 ,F3607gw Mobile Broadband C++ API Description

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

21 (38)

7 Technical Specifications

7.1 General

Information Band V and VI Variant Band VIII Variant

Product name F3607gw
Card type PCI Express Full-Mini Card type F2
System GSM 850

E-GSM 900
GSM 1800
GSM 1900
UMTS 850 (band V and VI)
UMTS 1900
UMTS 2100
GPS

GSM 850
E-GSM 900
GSM 1800
GSM 1900
UMTS 900
UMTS 1900
UMTS 2100
GPS

Services
supported

GSM: Packet-Switched data GPRS/EDGE, SMS,
UMTS: Packet-Switched data, HSPA, SMS,

GPS: Stand alone A-GPS SUPL; LTO,
GPS data output NMEA 2.0

SIM Card USIM, GPRS-aware and Regular (non-GPRS-aware)

supported
3 V and 1.8 V type

Certification and
Type Approval

CE
R&TTE
FCC
Microsoft WHQL
GCF

PTCRB
Speech services Speech services are not supported
Type Number KRD 131 15/01 KRD 131 15/02
FCC ID VV7-MBMF3607GW1 VV7-MBMF3607GW2
IC 287AG-MBMF3607GW1 287AG-MBMF3607GW2

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

22 (38)

7.2 Exterior Description

Attribute Data

Size PCI Express Full Mini Card type F2
Weight <12 g
Antenna connector Hirose U.FL connectors, 50 ohm impedance

Main: Main TX/RX GSM/UMTS antenna
connector

Aux: GPS and UMTS RX diversity antenna
connector

7.3 Environment

Attribute Data

Ambient Temperature: Operating -10°C to 65°C
Ambient Temperature: Storage -30°C to 85°C
Directives WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment Directive)
RoHS (Restriction of use of certain

Hazardous Substances)

7.4 Electrical Characteristics

Attribute Data

Supported Voltage Range 3.0 V – 3.6 V (3.3 V ± 9%)
Nominal Operating Voltage 3.3 V
Average Standby Power (Radio off) < 20 mW
Average Idle Power (Attached to network) < 20 mW
Data Transfer Peak Average Power < 2.8 W

7.5 Operating System Support

Attribute Data

Supported Notebook Operating
Systems

Microsoft Windows

®

XP Compatible (SP2)

(32-bit and 64-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista

TM

(SP1)(32-bit and

64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

23 (38)

Attribute Data

Linux

Minimum Notebook Specification CPU & Memory as recommended by

Microsoft for Windows

®

PCI Express Mini Card compatible slot (USB)
with GSM/UMTS/GPS antenna system

7.6 UMTS Technical Data

Power Class Class 3 (23 dBm)
Frequency bands Band V

(850)

Band VI
(850)

Band
VIII

(900)

Band II
(1900)

Band I (2100)

Frequency Range
(MHz)

TX: 824-

849

RX:

869-894

TX: 824­849

RX:
869-894

TX:

880 -

915

RX:

925

- 960

TX:
1850­1910

RX:
1930­1990

TX: 1920-1980
RX: 2110-2170

Duplex spacing 45 MHz 45 MHz 45 MHz 80 MHz 190 MHz
Advanced

Receiver

Type I, Type II, Type III

Maximum
Downlink speed

384 kbps (Packet-Switched)

Maximum Uplink
speed

384 kbps (Packet-Switched)

Features Inter-Mode Handover (UMTS/EDGE/GPRS)

Inter-Mode Reselection (UMTS/EDGE/GPRS)
Quality Of Service UMTS classes supported via AT Command

(Wireless Manager selects default)
Modes PDP type IP
IP Allocation Dynamic

7.7 HSPA Technical Data

Attribute Data

Maximum Downlink Speed 7.2 Mbps

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

24 (38)

Attribute Data

Maximum Uplink Speed 2.0 Mbps
HSDPA Categories Categories up to 7.2 Mbps (Category 1-8)
HSUPA Categories Categories up to 2.0 Mbps (Category 1, 3, 5)

7.8 GSM Performance and Technical Characteristics

Parameter GSM 850 E-GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900

Frequency
range (MHz

TX: 824 –
849

RX: 869 –
894

TX: 880 – 914
RX: 925 –

959

TX: 1710 –
1785

RX: 1805 –
1880

TX: 1850 – 1910
RX: 1930 – 1990

Duplex spacing 45 MHz 45 MHz 95 MHz 80 MHz
Channel

Spacing

200kHz

Number of
channels

123 Carriers
x 8 (TDMA)

175 Carriers x
8 (TDMA)

374 Carriers
x 8 (TDMA)

299 Carriers x 8
(TDMA)

Modulation GMSK

8-PSK

Power Class
GSM/GPRS;
EGPRS
MCS1-4

(GMSK)

Class 4
2 W
33 dBm

Class 1
1 W
30 dBm

Power Class
EGPRS
MCS5-9
(8-PSK)

Class E2

0.5 W
27 dBm

Class E2

0.4 W
26 dBm

7.9 Supported GSM Features

Attribute Data

SIM Personalization Locks Network

Network Subset
Service Provider
Corporate

SIM Application Toolkit Supported by AT commands (Release 99)

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

25 (38)

Attribute Data

USIM Application Toolkit Supported by AT commands (Release 6)
Speech Coding Not applicable (F3607gw does not support speech

services)
SMS over GPRS Mobile Originated and Mobile Terminated
Data Rates Multislot class 10 supported (see table below)

GPRS Coding Schemes: CS-1, CS-2, CS-3, CS-4
Mode of Operation Class B (attaches to both GSM and GPRS at the

same time

7.10 GPRS Maximum Data Rates

4 + 1 3 + 2

Coding
Scheme

Data Rate
per slot

Rx Tx Rx Tx

CS-1 9.05 36.2 9.05 27.15 18.1
CS-2 13.4 53.6 13.4 40.2 26.8
CS-3 15.6 62.4 15.6 46.8 31.2
CS-4 21.4 85.6 21.4 64.2 42.8

Speed achieved depends on the Coding Scheme supported by the GSM Network.
Data rate is the payload per slot, headers plus data.

7.11 EDGE Technical Data

Attribute Data

Device Class EDGE Class Multislot 10

(4 slot uplink, 2 slot downlink, maximum 5

concurrent)
Modulation Coding Schemes MCS-1 to MCS-9
EDGE features Link Adaptation

Incremental Redundancy

Extended Uplink TBF

Network Assisted Cell Change (NACC)

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

26 (38)

7.12 EDGE Maximum Data Rates

4 + 1 3 + 2

Coding

Scheme

Type of

coding

Data Rate

per slot

Rx Tx Rx Tx

MCS-1 GMSK 10.60 42.40 10.60 31.80 21.20
MCS-2 GMSK 13.00 52.00 13.00 39.00 26.00
MCS-3 GMSK 16.60 66.40 16.60 49.80 33.20
MCS-4 GMSK 19.40 77.60 19.40 58.20 38.80
MCS-5 8-PSK 24.05 96.20 24.05 72.15 48.10
MCS-6 8-PSK 31.25 125.00 31.25 93.75 62.50
MCS-7 8-PSK 47.45 189.80 47.45 142.35 94.90
MCS-8 8-PSK 57.05 228.20 57.05 171.15 114.10
MCS-9 8-PSK 61.85 247.40 61.85 185.55 123.70

Speed achieved depends on the Coding Schemes supported by the GSM/EDGE
Network. Data rate is the payload per slot (headers plus data).

7.13 GPS Technical Data

Attribute Standalone Internet Assisted

Network
Assisted

Receiver
Sensitivity
(tracking)

-155 dBm TBD dBm TBD dBm

Cold TTFF @ ­130 dBm

45 seconds TBD seconds 15 seconds

Hot TTFF @ -130
dBm

4 seconds TBD seconds TBD seconds

Accuracy @ -130
dBm

10 meters TBD meters TBD meters

7.14 Smartcard Authentication

Attribute Data

Methods EAP-SIM
Interface Smart card interface

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

27 (38)

7.15 SMS Technical Data

Attribute Data

Concatenated SMS Yes, up to 10 messages
Character set 7-bit, 8-bit, Unicode
SMS Cell Broadcast Supported by AT Command
SMS Immediate Display Supported in Wireless Manager and by AT Command

7.16 Supported Languages

Product Languages

GUI and Help file Arabic

Brazilian Portuguese
Chinese Traditional
Chinese Simplified
Croatian
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English (US)
Finnish
French
German
Greece
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Rumanian
Russian
Slovakian
Spanish
Swedish
Thai
Turkish

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

28 (38)

Product Languages

AT Command Manual English
Technical Description & User Guide English and Russian
Integrator’s Guide English
Development Tools English
Mobile Broadband .NET API English
Mobile Broadband C++ API English
Data Sheet F3607gw English
MBM Customer Cradle Manual English

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

29 (38)

8 Operational and Regulatory information

Please read this information before using your Wireless Mobile Broadband Module.

8.1 Operational Information

8.1.1 Wireless Interoperability

The Wireless Mobile Broadband Module is designed to be interoperable with the
specific wireless service providers and their roaming partners.

8.1.2 Safety

The Mobile Broadband Module, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this device, however, is less
than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile
phones. The Mobile Broadband module operates within the guidelines found in radio
frequency safety and recommendations. These standards and recommendations
reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of
panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the
extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of the
Mobile Broadband module may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or
responsible representatives of the applicable organization.

Examples of such situations include the following:

• Using the Mobile Broadband equipment on board airplanes, or

• Using the Mobile Broadband equipment in any other environment where the risk

of interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as being
harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a
specific organization or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged
to ask for authorization to use the Mobile Broadband device before you turn it on.

WARNING: Explosive Device Proximity Warning – Do not operate a portable
transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near unshielded blasting caps or in
an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for
such use.

CAUTION: Use on Aircraft – Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne
operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere
with critical aircraft instruments.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

30 (38)

8.1.3 Recommendations

• Always treat your product with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.

• Do not expose your product to liquid, moisture or humidity.

• Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temperatures.

• Do not expose your product to open flames or lit tobacco products.

• Do not drop, throw or try to bend your product.

• Do not paint your product.

• Do not use your product near medical equipment without requesting permission

from your treating physician or authorized medical staff.

• Do not use your product when in or around aircraft or in areas displaying a “turn
off two-way radio” sign.

• Do not use your product in an area where a potentially explosive atmosphere
exists.

• Do not place your product or install wireless equipment in the area above your
car’s airbag.

• Do not attempt to disassemble your product. Only authorized personnel should
perform service.

8.1.4 Children

Do not allow children to play with your Module Broadband Module. They could hurt
themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the Mobile Broadband Module.
Your Mobile Broadband Module may contain small parts that could be detached and
create a choking hazard.

8.1.5 Disposal of old electrical & electronic equipment

All electrical and electronic equipment included should not be treated as household
waste. It should instead be left at the appropriate collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the store
where you purchased your Mobile Broadband Module.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

31 (38)

8.1.6 Emergency calls

This Mobile Broadband Modules do not support voice calls or serviced, nor
emergency calls and should not be relied upon for essential communications.

8.2 Regulatory Information

The Mobile Broadband module must be installed and used in strict accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes
with the product The device manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or
television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included
with the Mobile Broadband, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables
and equipment other than that specified by the device manufacturer.. The correction
of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment
is the responsibility of the user. The device manufacturer and its authorized
resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government
regulations that may arise from the user failing to comply with these guidelines.

8.2.1 United States, FCC Notices

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement :
CAUTION: The radiated output power of the Wireless Mobile Broadband module is

far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Wireless
Mobile Broadband module should be used in such a manner that the potential for
human contact during normal operation is minimized. Details of the authorized
configurations can be found at

https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm

by entering the FCC ID

number on the device.
CAUTION: This device has been evaluated for and shown compliant with the FCC

RF exposure limits under portable exposure conditions (antennas are within 20 cm
of a person's body) when installed in certain specific OEM configurations. This
device has also been evaluated and shown compliant with the FCC RF Exposure
limits under mobile exposure conditions (antennas are greater than 20cm from a
person's body). Details of the authorized configurations can be found at

https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm

by entering the FCC ID

number on the device.Interference Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission

(FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

32 (38)

This equipment has been tested to, and found to be within the acceptable limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates radio
frequency energy and is designed for use in accordance with the manufacturer's
user manual. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in any
particular installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help
Note: This Mobile Broadband device must be installed and used in strict accordance

with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that
comes with the product. Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15
regulations. Modifications not expressly approved by the device manufacturer could
void your authority to operate the equipment.

8.2.2 European Union, EU Declaration of Conformity

European Union, R&TTE Compliance Statement
Hereby, the device manufacturer declares that this Mobile Broadband device is in

compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

33 (38)

9 Environmental Declaration

Ericsson has a responsibility to the community to provide products which are safe to
use and which have minimal impact upon the environment. Ericsson's Design for
Environment program is designed to meet legislative and market requirements in the
countries where Ericsson sell F3607gw.

Ericsson's Design for Environment program lists chemical substances that are
banned or restricted for use in Ericsson’s products and manufacturing operations.
Ericsson works with its suppliers to eliminate such substances in procured material.

Restrictions on the use of substances in Ericsson products are divided into two
categories; banned substances and restricted substances.

Banned substances are prohibited for use in specified applications in Ericsson
products in accordance with relevant legislation.

Restricted substances may only be used where no technically and/or economically
acceptable alternatives exist and will be replaced as soon as possible.

The ban or restriction does not apply where the presence of a substance is
unintentional and in the form very small concentrations derived from natural
impurities.

Note: Legislation regulating the use of banned substances includes exemptions
allowing limited use where no technically acceptable alternatives exist. Ericsson
makes use of some of these exemptions in order to maintain product quality.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

34 (38)

10 F3607gw Material Declaration

Laboratory reports indicate the following content of substances on Ericsson’s
banned and restricted list in the F3607gw product.

10.1 Banned Substances

Substance Allowed F3607gw

Cadmium Not present
Mercury Not present
Chromium (VI) compounds Not present
Lead 0.0023g*
Halogenated hydrocarbons PBB/PBDE Not present
Organo-tin compounds Not present

*This product is lead-free soldered but makes use of RoHS exemptions 5 & 7a

10.2 Restricted Substances

Substance Allowed F3607gw

Antimony 0.00045g
Beryllium Not present
Bismuth 0.00055g
Phthalates Not present
Chlorinated polymers Not present
Halogenated hydrocarbons (TBBE and other

non-prohibited BFR's)

0.0053g

F3607gw is RoHS (Restrictions on Hazardous Substances) compliant. A full report
can be obtained from Ericsson upon request.

10.3 Disposal

F3607gw is compliant with WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Directive)

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

35 (38)

11 Terminology and Abbreviations

2G Generic term for the second generation of cellular networks,

when digital technology was used. GSM is a 2G network.

3G Generic term for the third generation of cellular

networks such as UMTS.

API Application Programming Interface.
APN Access Point Name. Used in GPRS to define services to

which the terminal can connect, for example, Internet, WAP,
MyCompany.

bps Bits per second – rate of data flow.
CS Circuit Switched. Connection from A to B which has a fixed

bandwidth and is maintained over a period of time, for
example a voice telephone call.

CS-1 to CS-4 Coding Scheme. Determines the data rate per timeslot in

GPRS.

DLL Dynamic-link library, a shared library.
E-GPRS Enhanced GPRS. A GPRS network enhanced with EDGE

technology to provide greater speed and capacity.

e-GSM Extended GSM. New frequencies specified by the European

Radio Communications Committee (ERC) for GSM use when
additional spectrum is needed (Network-dependent). It allows
operators to transmit and receive just outside GSM’s core 900
frequency band. This extension gives increased network
capability.

EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol.
EDGE Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution.

Technology which improves the throughput of a GPRS
network by a factor of 3.

GMSK Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying. A method of modulating

data, used in GPRS and EDGE.

GPRS General Packet Radio Services.
GPS Global Positioning System.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

36 (38)

GSM Global System for Mobile Communications. GSM is the

world’s most widely-used digital mobile phone system. At the
end of Jan 2004 there were over one billion GSM subscribers
across more than 205 countries.

GSM850 GSM network operating in the 850MHz band. Used in the

USA.

GSM 900 GSM network operating in the 900MHz band. Used mainly in

Europe, Australia and South Africa.

GSM 1800 Also known as DCS 1800 or PCN. A GSM network operating

in the 1800 MHz band. Used in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

GSM 1900 Also known as PCS. A GSM network operating in the

1900MHz band. Used in the USA and Canada.

GUI Graphical User Interface.
HSPA High Speed Packet Access.
HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access.
HSUPA High Speed Uplink Packet Access.
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network. Can provide circuit-

switched data connections in multiples of 64 kbps.

ISP Internet Service Provider.
kbps Kilobits per second – rate of data flow.
LAN Local Area Network.
MCS Modulation Coding Scheme. MCS-1 to MCS-9 are used in

EDGE.

NACC Network Assisted Cell Change. Feature which reduces the

time taken to perform a cell reselection.

NDIS Network Driver Interface Specification. A Windows Device

Driver specification, used for Ethernet cards, ISDN Adaptors
and GPRS WAN adaptors.

PC Personal Computer.
PCS Personal Communications Services, often used to describe

GSM1900 networks.

PDF Portable Document Format. A common format for the

electronic distribution of documents.

PDP Packet Data Protocol.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

37 (38)

Phone book A memory in the SIM card where phone numbers can be

stored and accessed by name or position.

RoHS Restriction of use of certain Hazardous Substances.
Rx Receive.
SDK Software Developer’s Kit.
Service Provider A company that provides services and subscriptions to mobile

services (phones, mobile broadband, etc.).

SIM card Subscriber Identity Module card – a card that must be

inserted in any GSM-based mobile terminal. It contains
subscriber details, security information and memory for a
personal directory of numbers. The card can be a small plug­in type or credit card-sized, but both types have the same
functions.

SMS Short Message Service. Allows messages of up to 160

characters to be sent and received via the network operator's
message center to a mobile phone.

TBD To be defined.
TBF Temporary Block Flow.
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
TCP/IPv4 TCP/IP Version 4. Most widely implemented form of TCP/IP

today having a 4 byte address format such as

212.161.127.136.

TE Terminal Equipment. Generic term for GSM terminals such as

phones and Mobile Broadband Modules.

TLS Transport Layer Security. Used, for example, by Web

browsers

Tx Transmit.
UICC UMTS Integrated Circuit Card.
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. 3G network

technology using WCDMA methods.
USIM UMTS Subscriber Identity Module.
VPN Virtual Private Network.
WAP Wireless Application Protocol. A global standard

specified in order to make Internet services available for

mobile users.

Technical Description and User Guide F3607gw

1424-LZT 108 9714/01 Uen Rev PF3 2009-03-26

© Ericsson AB 2008-2009

Ericsson Confidential

38 (38)

WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access. A modulation

technique using a wide bandwidth (5MHz in the case of

UMTS). All terminals transmit in the entire bandwidth and the

signals from each are differentiated via the use of unique

codes assigned to each transmission.

WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.
WHQL Windows Hardware Quality Labs. A Microsoft test and

approval process. The Device Drivers for Ericsson Mobile

Broadband Modules are signed by WHQL so that the

Windows operating system does not warn the user of

unknown or untested software.
WWW World Wide Web.