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Technical Description and User Guide

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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