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V100R001C00
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Date
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About This Document
Overview
This document describes the hardware, functions, installation, configuration, operation and
maintenance (OM) of the eA660 series customer premises equipment (CPE).
Product Version
Product Name
Product Version
eA660-118
V100R001C00
eA660-123
V100R001C00
eA660-135
V100R001C00
eA660-137
V100R001C00
eA660-160
V100R001C00
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
System engineers
Product engineers
Technical support engineers

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Contents
About This Document.................................................................................................................... ii
1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Product Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Application Scenarios ...................................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Hardware Specifications...............................................................................................................................................8
1.4 Antenna Specifications .................................................................................................................................................9
1.5 Device Ports................................................................................................................................................................10
1.5.1 Web Port ..................................................................................................................................................................10
1.5.2 USB Port..................................................................................................................................................................10
1.5.3 TR-069 Port ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
2 Hardware ......................................................................................................................................14
2.1 eA660 Hardware.........................................................................................................................................................14
2.2 eA660 Cables..............................................................................................................................................................17
2.2.1 PoE Network Cable .................................................................................................................................................17
2.2.2 Ground Cable...........................................................................................................................................................18
3 Installation....................................................................................................................................19
3.1 Site Preparations.........................................................................................................................................................19
3.2 Installation Preparation...............................................................................................................................................20
3.3 Installation Procedure .................................................................................................................................................22
3.3.1 Mounting on a Utility Pole (Without an Angle Adjusting Component)...................................................................22
3.3.2 Mounting on a Utility Pole (with an Angle Adjusting Component) ........................................................................27
3.3.3 Mounting on the Wall (Without an Angle Adjusting Component)...........................................................................34
3.3.4 Mounting on the Wall (with an Angle Adjusting Component).................................................................................39
3.3.5 Cable Connection.....................................................................................................................................................47
3.4 Installation Check.......................................................................................................................................................51
4 Configuration Introduction.......................................................................................................54
4.1 Log in to the WebUI ...................................................................................................................................................54
4.2 NAT /Routing Behind MS Settings.............................................................................................................................55
4.3 Bridge Settings............................................................................................................................................................55
4.4 DHCP Relay ...............................................................................................................................................................56
5 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................62

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5.1 Maintenance Preparation ............................................................................................................................................62
5.2 Fault Diagnosis...........................................................................................................................................................62
6 FAQ................................................................................................................................................64
6.1 What Do I Do If the Web UI Fails to Be Opened?......................................................................................................64
6.2 What Do I Do When Power Indicator Is Not Working? .............................................................................................64
6.3 What Do I Do When the Data Service Is not Provided?.............................................................................................65
6.4 Opening the Web UI Function of the Internet Explorer Is Abnormal .........................................................................65
7 Privacy and Security ...................................................................................................................67
7.1 Privacy Policy.............................................................................................................................................................67
7.2 Security Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................67
7.3 Performing Default Security Configuration................................................................................................................67
8 Acronyms and Abbreviations...................................................................................................69

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1 Overview
About This Chapter
This section describes the functions, applications, and specifications of the product.
1.1 Product Introduction
HUAWEI eA660 is a piece of CPE that functions as the long term evolution (LTE) wireless
gateway. It implements the conversion between LTE wireless data and wired Ethernet data
and supports data backhaul. The eA660 series can be used independently and deployed
outdoors.
The eA660 supports the LTE R9 standards and provides the following services:
Data services
The eA660 series uses LTE broadband technologies to support high-speed broadband
network access, data backhaul, and video surveillance.
Small-scale local area network (LAN)
The eA660 series can connect to external concentrators and Ethernet switches or routers
to set up a LAN with multiple computers. When terminal devices on the LAN connect to
the eA660 using network cables, the terminal devices can provide data services.
Security services
The eA660 series supports the firewall and PIN password, which protects your
computers when you access the Internet.
Firewall services
The eA660 series supports the following firewall services:
−Firewall enabling or disabling: enables or disables firewalls.
−Media access control (MAC) address filtering: prevents certain MAC addresses from
accessing the computers on a LAN.
−IP address filtering: blocks certain IP addresses from accessing the local computers.
−URL filtering: prevents computers from accessing certain URLs.
Local and remote management and maintenance
The eA660 series can be locally configured in the local city to implement device
management and network configuration, thereby ensuring stable operation of the device.

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1.2 Application Scenarios
The eA660s provide wireless broadband and wired Ethernet data services.
The eA660 is deployed outdoors and provides wireless gateway services. The eA660 can be
deployed independently.
Figure 1-1 shows an application scenario in which the eA660 is used in private industrial
networks.
The eA660 provides a variety of data services, such as LTE-TDD wireless routing and
converting LTE wireless data into wired Ethernet data, and vice versa.
Figure 1-1 TheeA660 deployed in industrial private networks
The following example describes how to use the eA660 for video monitoring.
Use a power adapter to supply power for the eA660 or video camera, as shown in Figure
1-2.

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Figure 1-2 The eA660 connected to a video camera.
Use a network cable to connect the eA660 to an external device. If the eA660 connects to
a single device, connect the power adapter directly to the eA660. If the eA660 connects
to multiple devices, connect the power adapter to a Hub or switch and then to the eA660,
as shown in Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3 The eA660 connected to multiple devices

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1.3 Hardware Specifications
Table 1-1 describes the technical specifications of eA660.
Table 1-1 Hardware specifications of eA660
Category
Description
Technical standards
WAN: LTE 3GPP Release 9
LAN: IEEE 802.3/802.3u
Working
band
eA660-118
LTE TDD（1785MHz to 1805MHz）
eA660-123
LTE TDD（2300MHz to 2400MHz）
eA660-135
LTE TDD（3400MHz to 3600MHz）
LTE TDD（3600MHz to 3800MHz）
eA660-137
LTE TDD（3600MHz to 3800MHz）
eA660-160
LTE TDD（2300MHz to 2400MHz）
LTE TDD（2570MHz to 2620MHz）
External interface
1 Ethernet interface (RJ45): 10/100Base-TX
1 USB interface
2 External antenna interface (N type Female connector)
1 SIM card slot
LED indicator
One POWER indicator
One CONNECT indicator
One RSSI indicator
One HEAT indicator
Maximum transmit power
23 dBm (±2)
Receiving sensitivity
< -100 dBm/5 MHz
< -97 dBm/10 MHz
< -94 dBm/20 MHz
Power consumption
< 25 W
Power supply
POE comply with IEEE802.3at
Dimensions
285 mm x 250 mm x 85 mm
Weight
≤ 3 kg (without power adapter)
Water and dust proof
IP67
Temperature
Working temperature: -40°C to +65°C
Storage temperature: -40°C to +70°C
Humidity
5% to 95%

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Category
Description
Installation method
Mounted on utility poles or walls
Utility pole diameter
60 mm to 114 mm
Please deploy the device to make it power on in three months after received or store it under following
circumstance:
Temperature: -10°C to 35°C
Humidity: 30%RH to 85% RH
Thermometer and hygrometer should be used to monitor and adjust the temperature and humidity.
1.4 Antenna Specifications
Table 1-2 lists the eA660 antenna's specifications.
Table 1-2 eA660 LTE antenna specifications
Item
eA660-118
eA660-123
eA660-135
eA660-137
eA660-160
Band
1785MHz～
1805MHz
（LTE Band
62）
2300MHz～
2400MHz
（LTE Band
40）
3400MHz～
3600MHz
（LTE Band
42）
3600MHz～
3800MHz
（LTE Band
43）
3600MHz～
3800MHz
（LTE Band
43）
2300MHz～
2400MHz
（LTE Band
40）
2570MHz～
2620MHz
（LTE Band
38）
Gain
12 ±1 dBi
14 ±1 dBi
16 ±1 dBi
16 ±1 dBi
13 ±1 dBi
Input
impedance
50 ohm
SWR
< 2
Polarization
Dual polarization
Radiation
pattern
Directional antenna

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1.5 Device Ports
1.5.1 Web Port
You can log in to the CPE WebUI over HTTP to manage the CPE, including configuring and
querying settings, exporting running logs, querying device logs, importing and exporting the
configuration, restarting and updating the CPE, and restoring the CPE to its default settings.
The default WebUI login user name and password are admin and 4GCPE@hw, respectively.
You can change the login password on the WebUI.
To improve security, change the default password at your first login and regularly change the
password.
A password must meet the following rules:
The length of the password: 8 to 15 characters.
A password contains at least two types of characters of the following:
−Lowercase letter
−Uppercase letter
−Digit
−Special characters, including the space character and the following:
`~!@#$%^&*()-_=+\|[{}];:'",<.>/?
By default, the function to remotely log in to the CPE WebUI over HTTP is disabled. The
remote WebUI functions the same as the local WebUI.
The maximum number of WebUI login attempts is three. After five login failures, the
WebUI login page is locked and will be unlocked after one minutes.
When the WebUI login password is forgotten, contact the device agent or maintenance
center to restore factory defaults; refer to theAT command manual to restore factory
defaults by yourself; or contact the device operator to reset the password through
TR-069.
The WebUI supports remote (LTE wireless link) and local (Ethernet interface or Wi-Fi
link) login. Please configureACL rights based on scenarios to control remote and local
WebUI login. Opening unnecessary login interfaces may increase network attack risks or
lead to unauthorized login. You can use theACL service to enable or disable remote or
local WebUI login. For details, see the section "Service Control List" in the online help
of the device WebUI.
If you do not perform any operation within 5 minutes after logging in to the WebUI, the
system automatically logs you out.
1.5.2 USB Port
In normal cases, the USB port works in slave mode. In slave mode, the USB port will be
mapped to a computer UI after the Huawei-provided chip driver is installed on the computer.
This UI is locked by default. You can run otherAT commands and write data to the SoftSim
card only after running the unlock command. After the serial port mapped by the USB is
connected successfully, run the unlock command.
The commands for unlocking the computer UI port and changing the unlock password are as
follows:
at^PCPORT=”pwd”,1: Enable the computer UI. pwd indicates the unlock password.

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at^PCPORT=”pwd”,0: Disable the computer UI. pwd indicates the unlock password.
at^PORTPWD=”oldPwd”,”newPwd”, “newPwdConf”: Change the unlock password
of the computer UI. Here, oldPwd indicates the current password, and newPwd the new
password, and newPwdConf the confirm password. newPwd must be the same as
newPwdConf; otherwise, the password cannot be changed.
The default unlock password is Zwylcs$0.
To improve security, change the default USB unlock password at your first login and regularly
change the password.
A password must meet the following rules:
A password consists of at least eight characters.
A password contains at least three types of characters of the following:
−Lowercase letter
−Uppercase letter
−Digit
−Special characters, including the space character and the following:
`~!@#$%^&*()-_=+\|[{}];:,<.>/?
The password cannot be the user name or the reverse order of the user name.
A password cannot contain more than two consecutive characters that are the same (for
example, 111 is not allowed.)
When the PC UI is unlocked, you can run commands to unlock other USB ports orAT
commands to map the ports in the following table.
Port Mapping Name on
the Computer
Port Usage
Port Number
HUAWEI Mobile Connect -
PC UI Interface
Used to run AT commands.
18 (the actual computer port
prevails)
To learn more aboutAT commands, contact your device vendor or the maintenance center.
The chipset driver supporting the USB interface is the host driver that supports Huawei
Balong V7R1. If you need it, contact Huawei.
The maximum number of unlock the USB port attempts is five. After five attempt
failures, users cannot input any key. Users have to restart the device.
The maximum number of password change attempts is five.After five attempt failures,
the USB ports will be locked.
After USB ports are unlocked, the USB ports do not support logout upon timeout and do
not exit the unlock state even if the ports are removed. In this context, perform the
operation in a secure environment and restart the device, or run commands to lock the
USB ports.
1.5.3 TR-069 Port
Personnel in the central office can manage the CPE remotely using TR-069.
−The management functions include device configuration, configuration query,
running log exporting, and device updating.

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−The account used for connections between the CPE and central office TR-069
management equipment is managed by personnel in the central office. The default
account name and passwords are admin and Changeme123, respectively.
−You can also change the password for connections between the CPE and central
office TR-069 management equipment. A password must meet the following rules:
The length of the password: 6 to 15 characters.
A password contains at least three types of characters of the following:
Lowercase letter
Uppercase letter
Digit
Special characters, including the space character and the following:
`~!@#$%^&*()-_=+\|[{}];:'",<.>/?
The password cannot be the user name or the reverse order of the user name.
A password cannot contain more than two consecutive characters that are the
same (for example, 111 is not allowed.)
It is recommended that you change the password for connections between the CPE and central office
TR-069 management equipment at regular intervals.
Ensure that the settings for the CPE and central office TR-069 management equipment are the same.
Otherwise, the CPE cannot be managed by the central office TR-069 management equipment.
−MD5 digest authentication is used for connections between the CPE and central
office TR-069 management equipment, and the authentication complies with TR-069
Amendment 4.
When TR-069 network management is enabled, each registration of the CPE will
generate about 70 KB of data traffic, each periodic reporting will generate about 20 KB
of data traffic, and the data traffic generated by each update depends on the update
package size.An update package is generally smaller than 100 MB, and updates are
triggered by the central office management equipment.
When TR-069 network management is enabled, the CPE regularly connects to the central
office management equipment, and the connection cycle complies with TR-069
Amendment 4.
Digest authentication prevents the account and password used for connections between
the CPE and central office TR-069 management equipment from being cracked. The
number of attempts is five.After five attempt failures, wait five minutes and receive new
connection authentication requests.

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The central office TR-069 management equipment will use the SN as the unique
identifier for device management.

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2 Hardware
About This Chapter
This section describes the hardware and cables of the eA660.
2.1 eA660 Hardware
This section describes the appearance, ports, and indicators of the eA660.
Appearance
Figure 2-1 shows the appearance of the eA660.
Figure 2-1 eA660 appearance

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Panel
The panel of the eA660 provides the Power over Ethernet (PoE) port, SIM card maintenance
window, and indicator.
Figure 2-2 shows the panel of the eA660.
Figure 2-2 Panel of the eA660
Table 2-1 lists the ports of the eA660.
Table 2-1 Ports on the eA660
Name
Description
PoE
PoE port
LED
Indicators
SIM card maintenance window
Consists of the SIM card slot and USB port.
A SIM card is inserted into the SIM card
slot.
The USB port is used for internal
commissioning.
Grounding end
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Name
Description
Nameplate
Displays the identifier information of a
vendor
Anti-scalding label
Anti-scalding sign
External antenna interface
NOTE
Only supports dual-polarized antenna or dual
antenna installation.
Indicators of the eA660 are below the SIM card maintenance window and are used to indicate
the running status of the eA660.
The four indicators from top to bottom are POWER, WLINK, RSSI, and HEAT, as shown in
Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3 Indicators
Table 2-2 describes the indicators of the eA660.
Table 2-2 Indicators of the eA660
Identifier
Status
Description
POWER
On
The power supply is normal.
Off
No power is supplied.
WLINK
Steady on
The eA660 is successfully registered
to the network.

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Identifier
Status
Description
Blink per 1000 ms
The product fails to register to the
network.
RSSI
NOTE
The blink frequency
of the RSSI indicator
on the panel is
determined by the
valve of the reference
signal received power
(RSRP).
Steady on
The signal strength ranges from –40
dBm to –60 dBm.
Blink per 500 ms
The signal strength ranges from –60
dBm to –80 dBm.
Blink per 1000 ms
The signal strength ranges from –80
dBm to –105 dBm.
Blink per 2000 ms
The signal strength ranges from -105
dBm to -120 dBm.
Off
The signal strength is equal to or
smaller than –120 dBm.
HEAT
Controlled by the
hardware temperature.
When the hardware temperature is
lower than 0°C, the hardware is heated
and the indicator is on.
When the hardware temperature is
higher than 0°C, the indicator is off.
2.2 eA660 Cables
2.2.1 PoE Network Cable
The power over ethernet (PoE) network cable is a shielded network cable that is used to
connect the PoE port of the eA660. The PoE network cable connects to an RJ45 connector at
both ends.
Background Information
The PoE network cable transmits data signals to the eA660 and provides DC power for the
equipment.
Technical Specifications
Table 2-3 lists the technical specifications of the PoE network cable.
Table 2-3 Technical specifications of the PoE network cable
Name
Description
Color
Black
Outer diameter
6.8 mm
Working temperature range
–40°C to 75°C

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2.2.2 Ground Cable
The ground cable ensures the proper grounding of the eA660.
Appearance
The ground cable provides a 6 mm²cross-section, is yellow-green, and has OT terminals at
both ends. Figure 2-4 shows the appearance of the ground cable.
Figure 2-4 Ground cable
Technical Specifications
Table 2-4 lists the technical specifications of the ground cable.
Table 2-4 Technical specifications of the ground cable
Name
Description
Color
Yellow-green
Cross-section
6 mm²
Outer diameter
5.1 mm
Working temperature range
–10°C to 70°C

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3 Installation
About This Chapter
This section describes how to install the eA660.
3.1 Site Preparations
This section describes how to prepare a site before eA660 installation.
Select a site and space for installing an eA660 that meets the following requirements to ensure
installation, commissioning, and operating of the equipment.
Requirements for Site Selection
To ensure long-term reliability of an eA660, select a site based on the network plan and
technical requirements of the equipment, as well as considerations such as hydrology, geology,
and transportation.
Site selection must meet the following requirements:
Keep the site away from high temperature, dusty location, poisonous gases, explosive
objects, and unstable voltages.
Keep the site away from any electric substation, industrial boiler, and heating boiler.
Keep the site away from any radar station, large-power radio transmitting station, and
other interference sources. The field strength of interference sources cannot exceed that
of unwanted radiation that an eA660 can shield.
Keep an outdoor eA660 site 500 m away from the sea.
Keep the site away from pollution sources. If this is not possible, deploy the site in
perennial upwind direction of pollution sources.
Keep the site at least 5 km away from heavy pollution sources such as a refinery and coal
mine.
Keep the site at least 3.7 km away from moderate pollution sources such as a chemical
plant, a rubber plant, and an electroplating factory.
Keep the site at least 2 km away from light pollution sources such as a food factory and a
leather processing plant.