Huawei HiLink E303h-1, HiLink E303h-6, HiLink E303i-1, HiLink E303h-2, HiLink E303i-2 Product Description

Product Description

Hi

Link E303 HSPA USB Stick

V

100R001

Issue

03

Date

2014-3-21

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About This Document

Summary

This document provides information about the major functions, supported services,
system architecture, and technical references of HiLink

E303 HSPA USB Stick

(hereinafter referred to as the HiLink

E303).

The following table lists the contents of this document.

Chapter Describes

1 Overview

The supported network modes, basic services and functions,
and the appearance of the HiLink

E303.

2 Features

The supported features and technical specifications of the
HiLink

E303.

3 Services and Applications The services and applications of the HiLink E303.

4 System Architecture The architecture of the HiLink E303.

5 Technical Reference The technical references of the HiLink E303.

6 Packing List The items contained in the package of the HiLink E303.

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History

Issue Details Date Author

01 Initial draft completed. 2013-7-11 Luoqinghua 167774

02 Modified HSPA+ to HSPA 2013-11-22 Luoqinghua 167774

03 Add E303i-1/-2 2014-3-21 Luoqinghua 167774

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Contents

1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 5

2 Features ........................................................................................................................... 7

2.1 Main Features .................................................................................................................................. 7

2.2 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 8

2.2.1 Hardware ................................................................................................................................. 8

2.2.2 Software Specifications ........................................................................................................... 9

3 Services and Applications ........................................................................................... 11

3.1 Packet Data Service ........................................................................................................................ 11

4 System Architecture ..................................................................................................... 12

4.1 System Architecture ....................................................................................................................... 12

4.2 Functional Modules ........................................................................................................................ 13

5 Technical Reference ..................................................................................................... 14

5.1 Layer 1 Specifications (Physical) ................................................................................................... 14

5.2 Layer 2 Specifications (MAC/RLC)................................................................................................. 14

5.3 Layer 3 Specifications (RRC) ......................................................................................................... 14

5.4 Layer 3 NAS/Core Network (MM/CM) ............................................................................................ 14

5.5 GSM Protocol Specifications .......................................................................................................... 15

5.6 GPRS Protocol Specifications ........................................................................................................ 15

5.7 General Specifications ................................................................................................................... 15

5.8 Performance/Test Specifications .................................................................................................... 16

5.9 SIM Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 16

6 Packing List ................................................................................................................... 17

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1 Overview

HiLink E303 HSPA USB Stick(hereinafter referred to as the HiLink E303) as a high

speed network access terminal product, in order to meet the requirement from
different operators, the sub-products E303h-1, E303h-2, E303h-03, E303h-6, E303i-1
and E303i-2 are included, which support different frequency bands, the detailed as
below:



E303h-1/E303i-1 HSPA/UMTS 2100 MHz, EDGE/GPRS/GSM
850/900/1800/1900 MHz



E303h-2/E303i-2 HSPA/UMTS 2100/900 MHz, EDGE/GPRS/GSM
850/900/1800/1900 MHz



E303h-03 HSPA/UMTS 2100/850 MHz, DL EDGE/GPRS/GSM 850/900/1800

MHz



E303h-6 HSPA/UMTS 2100/1900/850 MHz, EDGE/GPRS/GSM

850/900/1800/1900 MHz

The HiLink

E303 supports the following standards:



High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA)



High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)



Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS)



Downlink enhanced data rates for global evolution (EDGE)



General packet radio service (GPRS)



Global system for mobile communications (GSM)



Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA)

The HiLink

E303 provides the following services:



HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS packet data service



DL EDGE/GPRS packet data service



UMTS Short Message Service (SMS)

You can connect the HiLink

E303 with the USB interface of a computer. In the service

area of the WCDMA/HSUPA/HSDPA/EDGE/GPRS network, you can surf the Internet
and send/receive emails. The HiLink

E303 is fast, reliable, and easy to operate. Thus,

mobile users can experience many new features and services with the HiLink

E303.

These features and services will enable a large number of users to use the HiLink

E303 and the average revenue per user (ARPU) of operators will increase

substantially.

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Figure 1-1 shows the profile of the HiLink E303.

Figure 1-1

HiLink E303 profile

This is a sketch for E303. The actual product may differ.

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2 Features

2.1 Main Features

The HiLink E303 mainly supports the following features:



HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS 2100 MHz (E303h-1/E303i-1) or 2100 MHz/900 MHz
(E303h-2/E303i-2) or 2100 MHz/850 MHz (E303h-03) or 2100 MHz/1900
MHz/850 MHz (E303h-6); EDGE/GPRS/GSM1900/1800/900/850 MHz



Supporting receiving diversity



HSDPA data service of up to 7.2 Mbit/s



HSUPA data service of up to 5.76 Mbit/s



UMTS PS domain data service of up to 384 Kbit/s



DL EDGE packet data service of up to 236.8 Kbit/s



GPRS packet data service of up to 85.6 Kbit/s



SMS based on CS/Packet Switched (PS) domain of UMTS



Micro Secure Digital Memory (microSD) Card



USB Stick, easy to connect



Plug and Play (PnP)



Standard USB interface (Type A)



Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1/SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows

8.1 (Note: Does not support windows RT); Mac OS X10.7, 10.8 and 10.9 with
latest upgrades



HiLink features (Driver free, Zero installation, Auto connect)

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2.2 Technical Specifications

2.2.1 Hardware

Table 2-1 Hardware specifications

Item Specifications

Technical
standard

GSM/GPRS/EGPRS R99

WCDMA/HSDPA R5, HSUPA R6

Operating
frequency

HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS 2100 MHz：
1920 MHz~1980 MHz UL/2110 MHz~2170 MHz DL

HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS 1900 MHz：
1850 MHz~1910 MHz UL/1930 MHz~1990 MHz DL

HSDPA/HSUPA/UMTS 900 MHz：

880 MHz~915 MHz UL/925 MHz~960 MHz DL

HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS 850 MHz：
824 MHz~849 MHz UL/869 MHz ~894 MHz DL

EDGE/GPRS/GSM 1900 MHz：
1850 MHz~1910 MHz UL/1930 MHz~1990 MHz DL

EDGE/GPRS/GSM 1800 MHz：
1710 MHz~1785 MHz UL/1805 MHz~1880 MHz DL

EDGE/GPRS/GSM 900 MHz：
880 MHz~915 MHz UL/925 MHz~960 MHz DL

EDGE/GPRS/GSM 850 MHz：

824 MHz~849 MHz UL/869 MHz~894 MHz DL

Note: E303h-03 Only support DL EDGE

External
interfaces

USB 2.0 High Speed

SIM/USIM card: standard 6-pin SIM card interface

microSD Card Slot

LED

indicating the status of the HiLink E303

Maximum
transmitter
power

HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS 2100/1900/900/850 MHz：

+24 dBm (Power Class 3)

GSM/GPRS 850/900 MHz: +33 dBm (Power Class 4)

GSM/GPRS 1800/1900 MHz: +30dBm (Power Class 1)

Static receiver
sensitivity

HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS 2100/1900/900/850 MHz: compliant with
3GPP TS 25.101 (R6)

GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz: Compliant with
3GPP TS 05.05

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Item Specifications

Maximum power
consumption

≤ 2.5 W

Power supply 5V / 500 mA

Dimensions
(D × W × H)

85.5 mm x 27 mm x 12.1 mm

Weight < 30 g

Temperature



Operating: –10℃ to +45℃



Storage: –20℃ to +70℃

Humidity 5% to 95%

Notes:

3GPP = The 3rd Generation Partnership Project

EGPRS = enhanced GPRS

LED = light-emitting diode

MSC = mobile switching center

SIM = subscriber identity module

TS = technical specification

USIM = UMTS subscriber identity module

2.2.2 Software Specifications

Table 2-2 Software specifications

Item Description

Basic specifications



Driver free



Zero installation



Auto connect, auto reconnect



Display the device information by website

PIN management PIN unlock

Special SMS reminding

Support the display of unread service messages
(Customizing service number required)

Device information
display



Connection status



Signal



Operator name



Network mode



Roam status

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Item Description

System requirement



Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1/SP2, Windows
7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 (Note: Does not support
windows RT); Mac OS X10.7, 10.8 and 10.9 with latest
upgrades



Your computer’s hardware system should meet or
exceed the recommended system requirements for the
installed version of OS



Display resolution: 800 × 600 or above

Notes:

PIN = personal identification number

PUK = PIN unblocking key

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3 Services and Applications

3.1 Packet Data Service

The HiLink E303 supports the data service based on WCDMA/HSUPA/HSDPA/DL
EDGE/GPRS

After you connect the

HiLink E303 to a PC with the USB interface, the HiLink E303 will

connect the network automatically. Then you can send or receive E-mail, access the
network through wireless connection, and download files through wireless data
channels.

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4 System Architecture

4.1 System Architecture

Figure 4-1 System architecture

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4.2 Functional Modules

Note: E303h-03 Only support DL EDGE

Radio Frequency Module

It sends/receives radio signals and modulates/demodulates the radio frequency (RF)
signals and baseband signals.

Baseband Signal Processing

It processes WCDMA/GSM/GPRS baseband digital signals, including:



Modulating/Demodulating WCDMA/HSUPA/HSDPA baseband signals



Modulating/Demodulating EDGE/GPRS/GSM baseband signals



Encoding/Decoding WCDMA/HSUPA/HSDPAchannel



Encoding/Decoding EDGE/GPRS/GSM channel

Bottom Layer Driver

It drives peripherals, including USB, microSD, and SIM/USIM card and so on.

Platform Service Subsystem

It initializes programs, diagnoses the running of the system, downloads data and
serves as a watchdog.

Protocol Stack System

It processes protocols of WCDMA/HSUPA/HSDPA/EDGE/GPRS.

User Interface

It provides interfaces to connect peripherals. Interfaces are for LED, microSD and
SIM/USIM.

User Driver within OS

It is used for achieving the interaction between application and device.

Application Management

The application for accessing the network.

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5 Technical Reference

5.1 Layer 1 Specifications (Physical)



Examples of Channel Coding and Multiplexing TR 25.944



Physical Layer–General Description TS 25.201



Physical Channels and Mapping of Transport Channels onto Physical Channels
(FDD) TS 25.211



Multiplexing and Channel Coding (FDD) TS 25.212



Spreading and Modulation (FDD) TS 25.213



Physical Layer–Procedures (FDD) TS 25.214



Physical Layer–Measurements (FDD) TS 25.215



3GPP HSDPA overall description 25.308



3GPP UE radio access capabilities 25.306

5.2 Layer 2 Specifications (MAC/RLC)



MAC Protocol Specification TS 25.321



RLC Protocol Specification TS 25.322

5.3 Layer 3 Specifications (RRC)



UE Interlayer Procedures in Connected Mode TS 25.303



UE Procedures in Idle Mode TS 25.304



RRC Protocol Specification TS 25.331

5.4 Layer 3 NAS/Core Network (MM/CM)



Architectural Requirements for Release 1999 TS 23.121



NAS Functions Related to Mobile Station (MS) in Idle Mode TS 23.122



Mobile Radio Interface Signaling Layer 3–General Aspects TS 24.007



Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 Specification–Core Network TS 24.008



PP SMS Support on Mobile Radio Interface TS24.011

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5.5 GSM Protocol Specifications



Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 Specification, Radio Resource Control Protocol
TS 04.18



Mobile Station–Base Station System (MS–BSS) interface; Data Link (DL) Layer
Specification TS 04.06



Digital Cellular Telecommunications System (Phase 2+); Multiplexing and
Multiple Access on the Radio Path TS 05.02



Technical Specification Group GERAN; Channel coding TS 05.03



Digital Cellular Telecommunications System (Phase 2+); Radio Subsystem Link
Control TS 05.08



Digital Cellular Telecommunications System (Phase 2+); Radio Subsystem
Synchronization TS 05.10

5.6 GPRS Protocol Specifications



Overall Description of the GPRS Radio Interface; stage 2 TS 3.64



Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 Specification TS 04.08



Mobile Radio Interface Layer 3 Specification: Radio Resource Control Protocol
TS 04.18



General Packet Radio Service (GPRS): Mobile Station (MS)–Base Station
System (BSS) interface; Radio Link Control/Medium Access Control (RLC/MAC)
protocol TS 04.60



Mobile Station–Serving GPRS Support Node (MS–SGSN) Logical Link Control
(LLC) Layer Specification TS 04.64



Mobile Station–Serving GPRS Support Node (MS–SGSN); Subnetwork
Dependent Convergence Protocol (SNDCP) TS 04.65



Multiplexing and Multiple Access on the Radio Path TS 05.02



Channel Coding TS 05.03



Modulation TS 05.04



Radio Transmission and Reception TS 05.05



General Packet Radio Service (GPRS); Stage 1 TS 22.060



Mobile Execution Environment (MexE) TS 23.057



General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Service description; stage 2 TS 23.060

5.7 General Specifications



UE Capability Requirements TR 21.904



UE Radio Access Capabilities TR 25.926



Vocabulary TR 25.990



Radio Interface Protocol Architecture TS 25.301



Services Provided by the Physical Layer TS 25.302



Synchronization in UTRAN Stage 2 TS 25.402

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5.8 Performance/Test Specifications



UE Radio Transmission and Reception (FDD) TS 25.101



Common Test Environments for User Equipment (UE) TS 34.108



Special Conformance Testing Functions TS 34.109



Terminal Conformance Specification TS 34.121



User Equipment (UE) Conformance Specification; Part 1: Protocol Conformance
TS 34.123-1



User Equipment (UE) Conformance Specification; Part 2: Protocol Conformance
TS 34.123-2

5.9 SIM Specifications



SIM and IC Card Requirements TS 21.111



3rd Gen. Partnership Proj Tech. Spec. Group Terminals; SIM App. Toolkit (USAT)
TS 31.111

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6 Packing List

This chapter describes the items contained in the package of the HiLink E303.

Table 6-1 Packing list of the

HiLink E303

Item Quantity Remarks

HiLink E303 HSPA USB Stick 1 Standard

HiLink E303 HSPA USB Stick Quick Start 1 Standard

Safety Information

1 Standard

USB external cable 1 Optional

microSD Card 1 Optional

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A Acronyms and Abbreviations

3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project

APN Access Point Name

ARPU Average Revenue Per User

BSS Base Station Subsystem

CM Connection Management

CS domain Circuit Switched domain

EDGE Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution

EGPRS Enhanced GPRS

FDD Frequency Division Duplex

GERAN GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network

GPRS General Packet Radio Service

GSM Global System for Mobile Communications

HSUPA High-Speed Uplink Packet Access

HSDPA High-Speed Downlink Packet Access

LED Light Emitting Diode

MAC Medium Access Control

MexE Mobile Execution Environment

MM Mobility Management

Modem Modulator Demodulator

MS Mobile Station

MSC Mobile Switching Center

NAS Non-Access Stratum

OS Operating System

PC/SC Personal Computer/Smart Card

PIN Personal Identification Number

PnP Plug and Play

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PP Point-to-Point

PS domain Packet Switched domain

PUK PIN Unblocking Key

RF Radio Frequency

RLC Radio Link Control

RRC Radio Resource Control

SGSN Serving GPRS Support Node

SIM Subscriber Identity Module

SMS Short Messaging Service

SNDCP Subnetwork Dependent Convergence Protocol

TR Technical Report

TS Technical Specification

UE User Equipment

UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System

USAT USIM Application Toolkit

USB Universal Serial Bus

USIM UMTS Subscriber Identity Module

UTRAN UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network

WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access