Huawei HiLink E3231 Technical specifications

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HiLink E3231 HSPA+ USB Stick
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Date
2012-2-24
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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 E3231 HSPA+ USB Stick
(hereinafter referred to as the HiLink E3231).
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 E3231.
2 Features
The supported features and technical specifications of the
HiLink E3231.
3 Services and Applications
The services and applications of the HiLink E3231.
4 System Architecture
The architecture of the HiLink E3231.
5 Technical Reference
The technical references of the HiLink E3231.
6 Packing List
The items contained in the package of the HiLink E3231.
A Acronyms and Abbreviations
The acronyms and abbreviations mentioned in this document.

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History
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Details
Date
Author
Approved by
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Initial draft completed.
2012-2-24
Huangxing/194155

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Contents
1 Overview..........................................................................................................................5
2 Features...........................................................................................................................6
2.1 Main Features .................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Hardware................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2.2 Software Specifications ........................................................................................................... 8
3 Services and Applications .............................................................................................9
3.1 Packet Data Service......................................................................................................................... 9
4 System Architecture.....................................................................................................10
4.1 System Architecture ....................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Functional Modules.........................................................................................................................11
5 Technical Reference.....................................................................................................12
5.1 Layer 1 Specifications (Physical) ................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Layer 2 Specifications (MAC/RLC)................................................................................................. 12
5.3 Layer 3 Specifications (RRC)......................................................................................................... 12
5.4 Layer 3 NAS/Core Network (MM/CM)............................................................................................ 12
5.5 General Specifications ................................................................................................................... 13
5.6 Performance/Test Specifications.................................................................................................... 13
5.7 SIM Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 13
6 Packing List...................................................................................................................14

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1 Overview
The HiLink E3231 supports the following standards:
High-speed packet access plus (HSPA+)
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS)
Wideband Code Division MultipleAccess (WCDMA)
The HiLink E3231 provides the following services:
HSPA+ packet data service
HSUPA packet data service
HSDPA/UMTS packet data service
You can connect the HiLink E3231 with the USB interface of a computer. In the service
area of the HSPA+/UMTS network, you can surf the Internet and send/receive emails.
The HiLink E3231 is fast, reliable, and easy to operate. Thus, mobile users can
experience many new features and services with the HiLink E3231. These features
and services will enable a large number of users to use the HiLink E3231 and the
average revenue per user (ARPU) of operators will increase substantially.
Figure 1-1 shows the profile of the HiLink E3231.
Figure 1-1 HiLink E3231 profile

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2 Features
2.1 Main Features
The HiLink E3231 mainly supports the following features:
HSPA+/UMTS 2100MHz;
Equalizer and receive diversity（EEIC）
HSPA+ data service of up to 21.6 Mbps
HSUPA data service of up to 5.76 Mbps
UMTS PS domain data service of up to 384 kbps
Micro Secure Digital Memory (microSD) Card;
USB Stick, easy to connect;
Plug and play;
Standard USB interface（Type A）
Dual internal antenna
Windows XP SP3、Windows Vista SP1/SP2、Windows 7、Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6
and 10.7 with latest upgrades;
HiLink features (Driverless, Web UI, Auto connect)

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2.2 Technical Specifications
2.2.1 Hardware
Table 2-1 Hardware specifications
Item
Specifications
Technical
standard
WCDMA/HSDPA R5, HSUPA R7，HSPA+ R7
Operating
frequency
WCDMA/HSPA/HSPA+ 2100MHz：
1920MHz~1980 MHz/2110MHz~2170 MHz(UL/DL)
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 E3231
Maximum
transmitter
power
WCDMA/HSPA+ 2100MHz: 24dBm +1/-3 (Power Class 3)
Static receiver
sensitivity
WCDMA/HSPA+ 2100 MHz:
Compliant with 3GPP TS 25.101(R8)
Power supply
4.75V-5.25V
Dimensions
(D × W × H)
86.5X26X11mm
Weight
<30g
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

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2.2.2 Software Specifications
Table 2-2 Software specifications
Item
Description
Basic specifications
Driverless
Web UI
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
System requirement
Windows XP SP3、Windows Vista SP1/SP2、Windows
7、Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7 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 E3231 supports the data service based on HSPA+/HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS.
After you connect the HiLink E3231 to a PC with the USB interface, the HiLink E3231
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
Radio Frequency Module
It sends/receives radio signals and modulates/demodulates the radio frequency (RF)
signals and baseband signals.
Baseband Signal Processing
It processes HSPA+/UMTS baseband digital signals, including:
Modulating/Demodulating HSPA+/UMTS baseband signals
Encoding/Decoding HSPA+/UMTS channel
Bottom Layer Driver
It drives peripherals, including USB, microSD and SIM/USIM.
Protocol Stack System
It processes protocols of HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS.
Application System
It sends laptop commands to the bottom layer protocol for processing and returns the
value to the laptop.
Web server
It provides server application for Web client.
User Interface
It provides interfaces to connect peripherals. Interfaces are for microSD and
SIM/USIM.
Platform Service Subsystem
It initializes programs, diagnoses the running of the system, downloads data and
serves as a watchdog.
Web Application Management
Through the application window, you can set the parameters of the HiLink E3231 and
operate the HiLink E3231.

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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 General Specifications
UE Capability Requirements TR 21.904
UE Radio Access Capabilities TR 25.926
Vocabulary TR 25.990
Radio Interface ProtocolArchitecture TS 25.301
Services Provided by the Physical Layer TS 25.302
Synchronization in UTRAN Stage 2 TS 25.402
5.6 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
5.7 SIM Specifications
SIM and IC Card Requirements TS 21.111
3rd Gen. Partnership Proj Tech. Spec. Group Terminals; SIMApp. Toolkit (USAT)
TS 31.111

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6 Packing List
This chapter describes the items contained in the package of the HiLink E3231.
Table 6-1 Packing list of the HiLink E3231
Item
Quantity
Remarks
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1
Standard
HiLink E3231 HSPA+ USB Stick Quick Start
1
Standard

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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
HSPA+
High-Speed Packet Access Plus
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

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PnP
Plug and Play
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