Connecting Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-x to the Network
Prerequisites
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Connecting Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-
x
to the Network
Prerequisites
Before you connect, make sure you have done the following:
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Make sure you have subscribed to an appropriate CDMA service plan with your wireless service
provider.
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Choose an antenna that best suits your needs. See the
“Connecting an Antenna to
EHWIC-3G-EVDO” section on page 6
.
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Although not required, you can use two antennas to take advantage of the diversity antenna mode
for the best RF performance.
Note
To use the GPS feature, connect a GPS antenna to the Diversity/GPS Antenna Connector. To
use the Diversity feature, connect a Diversity antenna to the Diversity/GPS Antenna
Connector. You cannot use the same antenna for both features.
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To connect a diversity GPS antenna to the diversity antenna connector on the card, you need to make
a separate order for the antenna from Cisco.
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Contact your carrier for information on network coverage, signal strength, choosing a suitable
antenna, and antenna placement.
Note
The diagnostics port is to be used as an advanced diagnostics tool. Do not use this port for
normal operations.
Restrictions
Limitations of 3G wireless EHWIC cards include the following:
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The 3G wireless EHWIC card must be installed in an EHWIC slot. To determine which slots on your
platform support HWICs, see the
Cisco Interface Cards for Cisco Access Routers
guide:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/interfaces/ic/hardware/installation/guide/oview_i
c.html
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The 3G wireless EHWIC cards are only supported on ISR G2 platform
Connecting an Antenna to EHWIC-3G-EVDO
This section contains the following sub-sections:
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Wireless Access Devices Safety Guidelines and Warnings, page 7
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Prerequisites for Connecting Antennas, page 8
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Supported Cisco Antennas and Cables, page 9
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Connecting Swivel-Mount Dipole Antennas, page 12
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Faceplate-Mounted and Ceiling-Mounted Antennas and Cabling, page 12
