Huawei E5338 Technical specifications

Product Description
HUAWEI E5338 Mobile WiFi
V200R001
Issue 01
Date 2014-07-18
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About This Document
Summary
This document provides information about the major functions, supported services
and system architecture.
The following table lists the contents of this document.
Chapter Details
1 Overview The supported network modes, basic services and functions,
and the appearance of the product.
2 Features The supported features and technical specifications of the
product.
3 Services and
Applications
The services and applications of the product.
4 System
Architecture
The architecture of the product.
5 Packing List The items contained in the package of the product.

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History
Issue Details Date
01 First release. 2014-07-18

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Contents
1 Overview..........................................................................................................................6
1.1 Brief Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 ptional Features................................................................................................................................ 7
2 Features...........................................................................................................................8
2.1 Main Features .................................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Hardware ................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.2 Software..................................................................................................................................11
3 Services and Applications ...........................................................................................13
3.1 Data Service................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.1 Wireless Modem.................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.2 USB Modem .......................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.3 3G/Wi-Fi Auto Offload............................................................................................................ 14
3.2 SMS................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.3 Connecting an Android Device to the E5338 Using a 2D Barcode................................................ 15
4 System Architecture .....................................................................................................16
4.1 System Architecture ....................................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Functional Modules ........................................................................................................................ 17
5 Packing List...................................................................................................................18

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1 Overview
1.1 Brief Introduction
HUAWEI E5338 Mobile WiFi (hereinafter referred to as the E5338) is a high-speed
packet access mobile hotspot. It is a multi-mode wireless terminal for SOHO (Small
Office and Home Office) and business professionals.
The E5338 supports the following standards:
High Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+)
High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA)
High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS)
Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution (EDGE)
General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
Global System for Mobile communications (GSM)
The E5338 provides the following services:
HSPA+ packet data service of up to 21.6 Mbit/s
HSPA (HSUPA/HSDPA)/UMTS packet data service of up to 14.4 Mbit/s
EDGE/GPRS packet data service of up to 236.8 kbit/s
UMTS/GSM Short Message Service (SMS)
You can connect the E5338 with the USB interface of a computer, or connect the
E5338 with the Wi-Fi. In the service area of the
HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM network, you can surf the Internet and
send/receive messages/emails cordlessly. The E5338 is fast, reliable, and easy to
operate. Thus, mobile users can experience many new features and services with the
E5338. These features and services will enable a large number of users to use the
E5338 and the average revenue per user (ARPU) of operators will increase
substantially

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Figure 1-1 shows the appearance of the E5338.
Figure 1-1 Appearance
1.2 Optional Features
Optional features refer to features that are not supported by the standard version or
are disabled by default. These features can be customized according to operator or
customer requirements. The E5338's optional features are as follows:
IPv6 /IPv4 dual stack.

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2 Features
2.1 Main Features
The E5338 mainly supports the following features:
HSPA+ (DL) data service of up to 21.6 Mbit/s
HSDPA (DL) data service of up to 14.4 Mbit/s
HSUPA (UL) data service of up to 5.76 Mbit/s
UMTS data service of up to 384 kbit/s
EDGE data service of up to 236.8 kbit/s
GPRS data service of up to 85.6 kbit/s
PS domain data service based on UMTS and GSM
SMS based on CS/PS domain of GSM and UMTS
Wi-Fi
Slim body
Five-second fast boot
Support for HUAWEI Mobile WiFi App
Press and Play
3G/Wi-Fi auto offload
IPv6 /IPv4 dual stack (optional)
Built-in DHCP Server, DNS RELAY and NAT
Online software upgrade
Traffic statistic
Standard Micro USB interface
HiLink features (Driverless, Zero installation)
LED indicators
Built-in UMTS and WLAN high gain antenna
Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1/SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
(does not support Windows RT), MAC OS X 10.7, 10.8 and 10.9 with latest
upgrades

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2.2 Technical Specifications
2.2.1 Hardware
Table 2-1 lists the hardware specifications.
Table 2-1 Hardware specifications
Item Specifications
Technical
standard
WAN: HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM
WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Operating
frequency HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS:
B1(2100)/B2(1900)/B4(AWS)/B5(850)/B8(900) MHz
EDGE/GPRS/GSM: 1900/1800/900/850 MHz
WLAN: 2.4 GHz
Internal memory 128 MB Flash, 64 MB Memory
Maximum
transmitter
power
UMTS: 24 (+1/-3) dBm
WLAN 802.11b: 14 (+/-3) dBm
802.11g: 11 (+/-3) dBm
802.11n: 9 (+/-3) dBm
Receiver
sensitivity
UMTS: Confirm to 3GPP Requirements
WLAN 802.11b -76 dBm@11 Mbit/s
-82 dBm@1 Mbit/s
WLAN 802.11g: -65 dBm@54 Mbit/s
WLAN 802.11n: -64 dBm@65 Mbit/s
WLAN speed 802.11b: Up to 11 Mbit/s
802.11g: Up to 54 Mbit/s
802.11n: Support MCS0–MCS7; Up to 72.2 Mbit/s.
Maximum power
consumption
3.5 W
Power supply AC: 100–240 V
DC: 5 V, 1 A
Battery Type: Li (rechargeable, irremovable)
Capacity: 3.7 V, 1500 mAh

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Item Specifications
Maximum working time: 6 hours (depending on the network)
Maximum standby time: 300 hours (depending on the network)
External
interfaces
USB interface: Micro USB
SIM card interface: standard 6-pin micro SIM card interface
Indicators Signal Green: Strong signal
Orange: Weak signal
Red: No signal
Wi-Fi Green: Wi-Fi turned on
Blue: Connected to WLAN
Battery Green: Sufficient battery
Blinking green: Charging the battery
Red: Low battery
Roaming Green: Roaming
Power Blinks slowly: The Mobile WiFi enters the standby
mode
Button Power switch, Reset switch
Antenna Built-in GSM/UMTS main diversity antenna
Built-in UMTS diversity antenna
Built-in WLAN antenna
Dimensions
(D × W × H)
98.4 mm×54.5 mm×6.8 mm
Weight about 67 g (including the battery)
Temperature Operating: 0℃to +35℃
Storage: -20℃to +60℃
Humidity 5% to 95% ( non-condensing)

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2.2.2 Software
Table 2-2 lists the software specifications.
Table 2-2 software specifications
Item Description
SMS Writing/Sending/Receiving
Sending/Receiving extra-long messages
Storage: Up to 500 messages can be saved in the
internal memory of the E5338.
New message prompt
Network connection
setup
APN management: create, delete and edit.
Set up network connection
WLAN setup SSID broadcasting and hiding
Open system and shared key authentication
ASCII and HEX keys
64/128-bit WEP encryption
256-bit WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK encryption
AES encryption algorithm
TKIP and AES integrated encryption algorithm
Automatic adjustment of ratios
STA management
Turn off Wi-Fi automatically
WLAN MAC filter
Firewall setup Firewall Switch
LAN IP Filter
Virtual Server
DMZ Service
UPnP Service
WAN Ping block
NAT setup CONE NAT
Symmetric NAT
VPN passthrough
DHCP setup DHCP server enabling and disabling
Address pool of the DHCP server setup
DHCP lease time setup
Software installation Automatic installation (PnP)
3G/Wi-Fi auto offload Accessing to WAN via 3G or Wi-Fi
Automatic offload between 3G and Wi-Fi

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Item Description
IPv6/IPv4 dual stack
(optional)
DHCPv6/v4 server and client
DNSv6/v4 server and client
Display IPv6/v4 WAN address
Other Network connection settings:
Automatic network selection and registration
Manual network selection and registration
Network status display: signal, operator name, system
mode, and so on.
Selection of network connection types, for example:
3G Only
2G Only
Auto
PIN management: activate/deactivate PIN, PIN lock,
changing PIN, unblocking by using the PUK.
System requirement Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1/SP2, Windows
7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 (does not support
Windows RT)
MAC OS X 10.7, 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

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3 Services and Applications
3.1 Data Service
3.1.1 Wireless Modem
The E5338 can be used as a wireless modem when the Wi-Fi is enabled. You can
access the Internet service through setting up the wireless network connection with
the E5338.
A maximum of ten wireless users can access the E5338 at the same time. You can set
up the WLAN with the access point (AP) function.
Figure 3-1 Multi-device access via Wi-Fi and USB at the same time

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3.1.2 USB Modem
After you connect the E5338 and PC with a USB data cable, the Web page is
displayed on the PC desktops automatically. You can directly use the default settings
(or configure APN on the E5338 Web page) and set up a network connection. Then
you can send or receive E-mail, access the network through wireless connection, and
download files through wireless data channels.
Figure 3-2 One-device access via USB
3.1.3 3G/Wi-Fi Auto Offload
The E5338 allows you to access the Internet via 3G or Wi-Fi. When you are using the
E5338 in areas with a Wi-Fi hotspot, for example, an airport, a cafe, a hotel, or your
home, the E5338 switches to Wi-Fi connection automatically, saving your 3G network
traffic fees.
After the function is enabled, a maximum of nine wireless users can access the E5338
at the same time.
Figure 3-3 3G/Wi-Fi auto offload
3G/2G
Wi-Fi Hotspot

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3.2 SMS
The E5338 supports message writing/sending/receiving. You can manage messages
through the Web page, such as an inbox, an outbox and a draft.
3.3 Connecting an Android Device to the E5338 Using a
2D Barcode
If you are using an Android device and has the HUAWEI Mobile WiFi App installed,
you can quickly connect your device to the E5338 to access the Internet by scanning
a 2D Barcode on the E5338 label.

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4 System Architecture
4.1 System Architecture
Figure 4-1 shows the system architecture.
Figure 4-1 System architecture
Protocol stack
Bottom layer drivers
(include USB, Wi-Fi
and user interface)
Application
systerm
Web page
Web server
User
interface USB
Wi-Fi
Baseband signal
processing
Radio frequency
module
Power module
Software module
Mobile WiFi
PC
Mobile
phone/Tablet
USB/Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Hardware module

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4.2 Functional Modules
1. Radio frequency module: It sends/receives radio signals and
modulates/demodulates the radio frequency (RF) signals and baseband signals.
2. Baseband signal processing: It processes
HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM baseband digital signals, including:
Modulating/Demodulating HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS baseband signals
Modulating/Demodulating EDGE/GPRS/GSM baseband signals
Encoding/Decoding HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS channel
Encoding/Decoding EDGE/GPRS/GSM channel
3. Bottom layer driver: It drives peripherals, including USB device, Wi-Fi device,
indicator, button and SIM card.
4. Protocol stack system: It processes protocols of
HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM and TCP/IP.
5. Application system: It provides management system, including SMS, PS
domain service, Wi-Fi configuration, network service, Web service and Web page.
The user can set management parameters by Web page.
6. User interface: It provides human-computer interaction, including indicator and
button.

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5 Packing List
This chapter describes the items contained in the package of the E5338.
Table 5-1 lists the items contained in the package of the E5338.
Table 5-1 Packing list of the E5338
Item Quantity Remarks
Mobile WiFi 1 Standard
Rechargeable Battery (1500 mAh) 1 Standard
USB Cable (17 cm) 1 Standard
Quick Start 1 Standard
Safety Information 1 Standard
Charger 1 Optional
Warranty Card 1 Optional

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A Acronyms and Abbreviations
2G The Second Generation
3G The Third Generation
AES Advanced Encryption Standard
APN access point name
ARPU average revenue per user
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange
CS circuit switched
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DMZ demilitarized zone
DNS Domain Name Server
EDGE Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution
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
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IP Internet Protocol
LAN Local Area Network
LED Light Emitting Diode
MAC Medium Access Control
Modem Modulator Demodulator
NAT Network Address Translation

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OS Operating System
PC personal computer
PIN personal identification number
PS packet switched
PUK PIN unblocking key
SIM subscriber identity module
SMS short messaging service
SOHO small office home office
SSID Service Set Identifier
TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
UPnP Universal Plug and Play
USB Universal Serial Bus
VPN Virtual Private Network
WAN wireless area network
WEP wired equivalent privacy
Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity
WLAN wireless local area network
WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access