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Product Overview
The HUAWEI B525s-23a LTE CPE (B525s-23a for short) is a wireless gateway that integrates LTE and high-speed Ethernet uplink access, which provides users with flexible and diversified data access and voice services.
NOTE
The frequency bands of the product are as follows.
B525s-23a support:
- LTE: B1/3/7/8/20/32/38
FDD: 2100 MHz/1800 MHz/2600 MHz/ 900 MHz/800 MHz/1500 MHz/
TDD: 2600 MHz
Intra-band contiguous: B3+B3, B7+B7, B38+B38
Inter-band: B3+B7, B3+B20, B7+B20, B7+B8, B3+B8, B1+B20, B1+B8, B20+B32 - DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS:Band 1/8 2100MHz/900MHz
- EDGE/GPRS/GSM:Band 2/3/5/8 1900MHz/1800MHz/850MHz/900MHz
The B525s-23a supports the following standards:
- LTE(Long Term Evolution)
- DC-HSPA+(Dual Carrier High Speed Packet Access Plus)
- HSPA+(High Speed Packet Access Plus)
- HSUPA(High Speed Uplink Packet Access)
- HSDPA(High Speed Downlink Packet Access)
- UMTS(Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)
- EDGE(Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution)
- GPRS(General Packet Radio Service)
- GSM(Global System for Mobile Communications)
The B525s-23a supports wired and wireless network access, and provides data routing service.
The B525s-23a provides the following services:
- Data service
- Voice service
- SMS
- Security service
- Local maintenance management function
Figure 1-1 B525s-23a appearance
Features
The B525s-23a mainly supports the following features:
- Access to LTE wireless networks
- Access to Gigabit Ethernet networks
- High-speed data access
- LTE FDD: DL 300 Mbit/s, UL 50 Mbit/s
- LTE TDD: DL 220 Mbit/s, UL 10 Mbit/s
- DC-HSPA+: DL 42 Mbit/s, UL 5.76 Mbit/s
- HSPA+: DL 21 Mbit/s (64QAM) / 28 Mbit/s (MIMO), UL 5.76 Mbit/s
- HSPA: DL 14.4 Mbit/s, UL 5.76 Mbit/s
- WCDMA PS: 384 kbit/s
- EDGE: DL 296 kbit/s, UL 236.8 kbit/s
- GPRS: 85.6 kbit/s z Complies with wireless 802.11b/g/n standards with data rates up to 300 Mbit/s
- Complies with wireless 802.11a/ac standards with data rates up to 1300 Mbit/s
- SMS
- IPv4 /IPv6 dual stack
- Compatibility with RJ11 telephone ports; can be set to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) voice mode or Circuit Switch (CS) voice mode
- External LTE antenna port
- Support for HUAWEI HiLink App
- WPS 2.0 z HOTA updates
- Built-in DHCP Server, DNS RELAY and NAT
- Security services. Provides instant protection to block potential security risks and intrusion attempts
- Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (does not support Windows RT), MAC OS X 10.7, 10.8, 10.9 and 10.10 with latest upgrades
- User-friendly design of LED indicator. Easy to observe the status of equipment.
Technical Specifications
Hardware Specifications
Table 3-1 Technical specifications of the B525s-23a main unit
| Item | Description | ||
| Technical standard | WAN | LTE/DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM | |
| LAN | IEEE 802.3/802.3u | ||
| WLAN | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Working frequency band | LTE | B525s-23a support: LTE: B1/3/7/8/20/32/38 FDD: 2100 MHz/1800 MHz/2600 MHz/900 MHz/800 MHz/1500 MHz/ TDD: 2600 MHz Intra-band contiguous: B3+B3, B7+B7,B38+B38 Inter-band: B3+B7, B3+B20, B7+B20, B7+B8, B3+B8, B1+B20, B1+B8, B20+B32 | |
| DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/ HSPA/UMTS | Band 1/8 2100 MHz /900 MHz | ||
| EDGE/GPRS/GSM | Band 2/3/5/8 1900 MHz/1800 MHz/850 MHz/900 MHz | ||
| WLAN |
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| External port |
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| Antenna |
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| Indicator |
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| Button |
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| Maximum transmit power | LTE | Conform to 3GPP Power Class 3 Definition | |
| WLAN | 2.4G | 802.11b 16 dBm | |
| 802.11g 17 dBm | |||
| 802.11n 17 dBm | |||
| 5G | Low band 802.11a 17 dBm | ||
| Middle band 802.11a 17 dBm | |||
| High band 802.11a 21 dBm | |||
| Receiving sensitivity | LTE | Conform to 3GPP Definition | |
| UMTS | Conform to 3GPP Definition | ||
| GSM | -104 dBm | ||
| WLAN | 802.11a:-71 dBm(54 Mbit/s) | ||
| 802.11b:-85 dBm(11 Mbit/s) | |||
| 802.11g:-71 dBm(54 Mbit/s) | |||
| 802.11n:-69 dBm(65 Mbit/s) | |||
| 802.11ac:-65 dBm(78 Mbit/s) | |||
| Power consumption | < 20W | ||
| AC/DC power supply |
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| Dimensions (Maximum) | 226mm × 163mm × 52mm | ||
| Weight | About 370g (excluding the power adapter) | ||
| Temperature |
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| Humidity | 5% - 95% | ||
Antenna and Radio Frequency Specifications
Table 3-2 LTE main diversity antenna specifications
| Item | Description |
| Frequency | 703 MHz~960 MHz /1452 MHz~1496 MHz /1710 MHz~2690 MHz |
| Input impedance | 50 Ω |
| Standing wave ratio | < 3 |
| Efficiency | ≥ -4dB@703MHz~960MHz ≥-4 dB@1452 MHz~1496 MHz |
| H side gain | ≥ 1dBi |
| Polarization | Linear polarization |
Table 3-3 WLAN 2.4 GHz antenna specifications
| Item | Description |
| Frequency | 2.401 GHz~2.495 GHz |
| Input impedance | 50 Ω |
| Standing wave ratio | < 2 |
| Efficiency | ≥ -3dB |
| H side gain | ≥ 1dBi |
| Polarization | Linear polarization |
Table 3-4 WLAN 5 GHz antenna specifications
| Item | Description |
| Frequency | 5.15-5.35GHz / 5.47-5.725GHz |
| Input impedance | 50 Ω |
| Standing wave ratio | <2 |
| Efficiency | ≥ -3dB |
| H side gain | ≥ 1dBi |
| Polarization | Linear polarization |
Table 3-5 External antenna specifications
NOTE
- The external antenna is an optional accessory. Signals may be weak in some areas; thus, you can choose whether to use the external antenna.
- The external antenna can be used indoor only. Put it near the window when using to get better signal.
- Avoid thunderstorms when using.
| Item | Description |
| Technical standard | LTE/DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/WCDMA/EDGE/GPRS/GSM |
| Frequency |
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| Input impedance | 50 Ω |
| Standing wave ratio | < 3 |
| H side gain | ≥ 3 dBi (horizontal level) |
| Polarization | Linear polarization |
| Interface standard | SMA-J1.5 |
Software Specifications
Table 3-6 Software specifications
| Item | Description | |
| Gateway | Supports the default route: 0.0.0.0. | |
| Supports the default gateway address: 192.168.8.1. | ||
| Supports the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP). | ||
| Supports the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP). | ||
| Supports the domain name service (DNS). | ||
| NAT | Supports NAT and Network Address and Port Translation (NAPT), which complies with RFC2663, RFC3022, and RFC3027. | |
| Supports CONE NAT. | ||
| Supports fragmented message identification during common NAT. | ||
| DHCP server | Enables and disables the DHCP server. | |
| Configures DHCP server address pools. | ||
| Sets the lease time. | ||
| VPN client | Support L2TP VPN client (When L2TP vpn client function is enabled, the throughput performance will slow down, the maximum speed can up to 50Mbps (dependent on network environment).) | |
| SMS | Writing/Sending/Receiving | |
| Writing/Sending/Receiving extra-long messages | ||
| Voice(optional) | VoIP | Supports the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). |
| Supports G.711a/G.711u/G.726 (-24/-32)/G.722 for encoding and decoding. | ||
| CS voice | Supports CS voice communication over UMTS and GSM networks. | |
| Supports the circuit switched fallback (CSFB). | ||
| Firewall | Enables and disables the firewall. | |
| Filters LAN MAC addresses. | ||
| Filters LAN IP addresses. | ||
| Filters URLs. | ||
| Supports demilitarized zone (DMZ). | ||
| Supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). | ||
| Supports Application Level Gateway (ALG). | ||
| WLAN | Broadcasts and hides service set identifiers (SSIDs). | |
| Complies with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. | ||
| Supports WPS | ||
| Authentication | Supports OpenSystem authentication. | |
| Supports encryption using wired equivalent privacy (WEP), Wi-Fi protected access preshared key (WPA /WPA2-PSK), and WPA2-PSK authentication. | ||
| Supports the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption algorithm. | ||
| Supports the TKIP and AES hybrid encryption algorithm. | ||
| MAC address authentication | Supports the MAC address authentication whitelist. | |
| Supports the MAC address authentication blacklist. | ||
| Supports a maximum of 10 MAC address entries. | ||
| Supports automatic transmission rate adjustment. | ||
| Station management | Supports station status queries. | |
| Supports a maximum of 32+32 connected stations. | ||
| IPv6/IPv4 dual stack | DHCPv6/v4 server and client | |
| DNSv6/v4 server and client | ||
| Display IPv6/v4 WAN address | ||
| HUAWEI HiLink App | View the data traffic usage and SMS. | |
| Manage the connected devices. | ||
| Change CPE's SSID and password. | ||
| System requirements | Operating system: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (does not support Windows RT), MAC OS X 10.7, 10.8, 10.9 and 10.10 with latest upgrades | |
| Hardware configuration: meets the configuration requirements of the operating system. | ||
Services and Applications
Data Services
The B525s-23a can access the Internet through mobile networks, and Ethernet networks. By connecting to the B525s-23a using Wi-Fi or a network cable, users can get access to high-speed Internet services and establish a local area network (LAN).
Accessing the Internet Through a Mobile Network (LTE/UMTS/GSM)
The B525s-23a can access the Internet through mobile networks.
Figure 4-1Accessing the Internet through a mobile network
Accessing the Internet Through an Ethernet Network
Connect the B525s-23a's LAN/WAN port to a wall-mounted Ethernet port using a network cable.
Figure 4-2 Accessing the Internet through an Ethernet network
Voice Services
The B525s-23a provides one telephone port that can be connected to telephones for calling.
Figure 4-3 Connecting telephones to the B525s-23a
SMS
The B525s-23a supports message writing/sending/receiving and group sending (up to 50 contacts at a time). You can manage messages through the Web page, such as inbox, outbox, draft.
Security Service
The B525s-23a supports various security features, such as the firewall, user authentication, and PIN protection, protect users against security threats from the Internet when users are using network services.
Local management and maintenance
The B525s-23a supports local configuration through the Web page. You can accomplish device management, network configuration and ensure normal and stable performance.
System Structure
System Architecture Diagram
Figure 5-1 System architecture
Functional Modules
- Mobile network access: The B525s-23a adopts the LTE/UMTS/GSM access technology at the WAN side, can access the wireless broadband packet-based.
- WLAN AP function: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant WLAN AP interface is provided, used for wireless networking at home. The interface is compliant with the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standard and the WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA2-PSK/WEP security authentication.
- DHCP/DNS: The DHCP server dynamically allocates IP addresses to PCs. The DNS parses domain names.
- Web management: You can configure, modify and query the configuration information of the B525s-23a.
- Routing and NAT: High-speed routing capability. With the built-in NAT, the B525s-23a, together with wireless broadband packet-based network devices, can provide flexible broadband access solutions and networking schemes.
Packing List
Table 6-1 Packing list
| Description | Quantity | Remarks |
| Wireless Gateway | 1 | Standard |
| Power supply adapter | 1 | Standard |
| Quick Start | 1 | Standard |
| Ethernet cable | 1 | Standard |
| Warranty card | 1 | Optional |
| Phone cable | 1 | Optional |
HUAWEI B525s-23a wireless gateway also provide external antenna as optional for you to choose.
Acronyms and Abbreviations
| A | |
| AC | Alternating Current |
| ARP | Address Resolution Protocol |
| AP | Access Point |
| APN | Access Point Name |
| C | |
| CPE | Customer Premises Equipment |
| CS | Circuit Switch |
| CSFB | Circuit Switched Fallback |
| D | |
| DHCP | Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol |
| DL | Downlink |
| DNS | Domain Name Server |
| G | |
| GE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| H | |
| HSPA | High Speed Packet Access |
| HSPA+ | High Speed Packet Access Plus |
| HSDPA | High Speed Downlink Packet Access |
| HSUPA | High Speed Uplink Packet Access |
| I | |
| IP | Internet Protocol |
| ICMP | Internet Control Message Protocol |
| L | |
| LAN | Local Area Network |
| LED | Light Emitting Diode |
| LTE | Long Term Evolution |
| M | |
| MCS | Modulation and Coding Scheme |
| N | |
| NAT | Network Address Translation |
| P | |
| POTS | Plain Old Telephone Service |
| T | |
| TKIP | Temporal Key Integrity Protocol |
| U | |
| UMTS | Universal Mobile Telecommunications System |
| UL | Uplink |
| V | |
| VoIP | Voice over Internet Protocol |
| W | |
| WAN | Wide Area Network |
| WLAN | Wireless Local Area Network |
| WCDMA | Wideband Code Division Multiple Access |
| Wi-Fi | Wireless Fidelity |
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