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HUAWEI B525s-65a LTE CPE

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Product Description

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Date 2017-03-21

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About This Document

Summary
This document provides information for product features, main functions and services,
technical specifications and technical references.
This document includes:

Chapter Details

1 Product Overview Describes the appearance and main services of product

2 Features Describes the product features
3 Technical Specifications Describes the specifications of product hardware,
software and user interface
4 Services and Applications Describes the main functions and applications
5 System Structure Describes the product system structure
6 Packing List Describes the devices and accessories of the product

The document is an invitation to offer but not an offer. It is intended to describe the general features and
functions of products. The features and functions of certain products vary with requirements of
customers.

History
Issue Date Details

02 2017-03-21 Modified the CA information

01 2017-01-15 Initial official release.

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Contents

About This Document .................................................................................................................... ii

1 Product Overview ......................................................................................................................... 1
2 Features ........................................................................................................................................... 3
3 Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................. 4
3.1 Hardware Specifications ............................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Antenna and Radio Frequency Specifications .............................................................................................................. 6
3.3 Software Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 9

4 Services and Applications ......................................................................................................... 12

4.1 Data Services .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.1.1 Accessing the Internet Through a Mobile Network (LTE/UMTS/GSM) ................................................................. 12
4.1.2 Accessing the Internet Through an Ethernet Network ............................................................................................. 13
4.2 Security Service ........................................................................................................................................................ ..14
4.3 Local management and maintenance...........................................................................................................................14

5 System Structure ......................................................................................................................... 15

5.1 System Architecture Diagram ..................................................................................................................................... 15
5.2 Functional Modules .................................................................................................................................................... 15

6 Packing List .................................................................................................................................. 16

A Acronyms and Abbreviations .................................................................................................. 17

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1 Product Overview

The HUAWEI B525s-65a LTE CPE (B525s-65a 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.

The frequency bands of the product (for Exetel/Optus implementation) are as follows.

B525s-65a support:
l LTE: B1//B3//B7/B8/B28/B40/ 2CA(DL):
CA_1A-3A,CA_1A-28A,CA_1C,CA _3A-3A,CA_3A-7A,CA_3A-8A,CA_3A-28A,CA
A_3C,CA_4A-28A,CA_5A-7A,CA_5A-38A(SCC),CA_5A-40A(SCC),CA_7A-8A(SC
C),CA_7A-28A,CA_7C,,CA_40A-40A,CA_40C,

Default support bandwidth combination set 0, please refer to 3GPP 36.101 Table
5.6A.1-1 and Table 5.6A.1-2.
l DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS：B1/B6

The B525s-65a supports the following standards:

l LTE（Long Term Evolution）

l DC-HSPA+（Dual Carrier High Speed Packet Access
Plus）
l HSPA+（High Speed Packet Access Plus）
l HSUPA（High Speed Uplink Packet Access）
l HSDPA（High Speed Downlink Packet Access）
l UMTS（Universal Mobile Telecommunications System）

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The B525s-65a supports wired and wireless network access, and provides data routing
service.
The B525s-65a provides the following services:
l Data service
l Security service

l Figure 1-1 B525s-65a appearance

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2 Features

The B525s-65a mainly supports the following features:

l Access to LTE wireless networks
l Access to Gigabit Ethernet networks
l 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), UL 5.76 Mbit/s
− HSPA: DL 14.4 Mbit/s, UL 5.76 Mbit/s
− WCDMA PS: 384 kbit/s
l Complies with wireless 802.11b/g/n standards with data rates up to 300 Mbit/s
l Complies with wireless 802.11a/ac standards with data rates up to 1300 Mbit/s
l IPv4 /IPv6 dual stack
l External LTE antenna port
l Support for HUAWEI HiLink App
l WPS 2.0
l HOTA updates
l Built-in DHCP Server, DNS RELAY and NAT
l Security services. Provides instant protection to block potential security risks and
intrusion attempts
l 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
l User-friendly design of LED indicator. Easy to observe the status of equipment.

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3 Technical Specifications

3.1 Hardware Specifications

Table 3-1 Technical specifications of the B525s-65a main unit for Exetel/Optus implementation
Item Description

Technical WAN LTE/DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS

standard
LAN IEEE 802.3/802.3u
WLAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Working LTE B1/B3/B7/B8/B28/B40
frequency band
2CA(DL):
CA_1A-3A,CA_1A-28A,CA_1C,CA_3A-3 ,C
A_3A-7A,CA_3A-8A,CA_3A-28A,CA_3C,CA
_7A-8A(SCC),CA_7A-28A,CA_7C,CA_40A-4
0A,CA_40C

Default support bandwidth combination set 0,

please refer to 3GPP 36.101 Table 5.6A.1-1
and Table 5.6A.1-2
DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/ B1/B6
HSPA/UMTS

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WLAN  2.4GHz 2.422 GHz～2.472 GHz

 5GHz 5.150GHz～5.350GHz &
5.470GHz～5.725GHz

External port l One power adapter port

l Three LAN port (RJ45)
l One LAN/WAN port (RJ45)
l One phone port (RJ11) - Not Functional
l Two external LTE antenna ports (SMA-J1.5)
l One micro-SIM card slot
l One USB 2.0 port (Supports a maximum of 500mA current)
Antenna  Built-in LTE/UMTS/GSM primary antenna
 Built-in LTE/UMTS secondary antenna
 Built-in WLAN 2.4G antenna
 Built-in WLAN 5G antenna
Indicator  One power indicator
 One Internet status indicator
 One WLAN/WPS indicator
 One LAN indicator
 One group of signal strength indicators
Button  One Power ON or OFF switch
 One WPS button
 One Reset button
Maximum LTE Conform to 3GPP Power Class 3 Definition
transmit power
WLAN 2.4G 802.11b 16 dBm

802.11g 17 dBm

802.11n 17 dBm

5G Low band
802.11a 17 dBm
802.11n 16 dBm
802.11ac 16 dBm
Middle band
802.11a 17 dBm
802.11n 16 dBm
802.11ac 16 dBm

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High band
802.11a 21 dBm
802.11n 21 dBm
802.11ac 21 dBm
Receiving LTE Conform to 3GPP Definition
sensitivity
UMTS Conform to 3GPP Definition

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 < 20W

consumption
AC/DC  AC: 100 V - 240 V
power supply  DC: 12 V/2 A
Dimensions 226mm × 163mm × 52mm
(Maximum)
Weight About 370g (excluding the power adapter)
Temperature  Working temperature: 0°C to 40°C
 Storage temperature: -20°C to +70°C
Humidity 5% - 95%

3.2 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

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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 50 Ω
impedance
Standing wave <2
ratio
Efficiency ≥ -3dB
H side gain ≥ 1dBi
Polarization Linear polarization

Table 3-5 External antenna specifications

 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 LTE/DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/WCDMA/EDGE/GPRS/GSM
standard
Frequency  703 MHz - 960 MHz
 1452 MHz~1496 MHz
 1710 MHz - 2690 MHz

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Input 50 Ω
impedance
Standing wave <3
ratio
H side gain ≥ 3 dBi (horizontal level)
Polarization Linear polarization
Interface SMA-J1.5
standard

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3.3 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).)

Firewall Enables and disables the firewall.

Filters LAN MAC addresses.

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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 Supports the MAC address authentication
authentication whitelist.
Supports the MAC address authentication
blacklist.
Supports a maximum of 10 MAC address
entries.
Supports automatic transmission rate adjustment.
Station Supports station status queries.
management
Supports a maximum of 32+32 connected
stations.
IPv6/IPv4 dual DHCPv6/v4 server and client
stack
DNSv6/v4 server and client
Display IPv6/v4 WAN address
HUAWEI HiLink View the data traffic usage and SMS.
App
Manage the connected devices.
Change CPE's SSID and password.

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System Operating system: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1,

requirements 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.

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4 Services and Applications

4.1 Data Services

The B525s-65a can access the Internet through mobile networks, and Ethernet networks. By
connecting to the B525s-65a using Wi-Fi or a network cable, users can get access to
high-speed Internet services and establish a local area network (LAN).

4.1.1 Accessing the Internet Through a Mobile

Network (LTE/UMTS
The B525s-65a can access the Internet through mobile networks.

Figure 4-1 Accessing the Internet through a mobile network

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4.1.2 Accessing the Internet Through an Ethernet Network

Connect the B525s-65a's LAN/WAN port to a wall-mounted Ethernet port using a network
cable.

Figure 4-2 Accessing the Internet through an Ethernet network

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4.2 Security Service

The B525s-65a 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.

4.3 Local management and maintenance

The B525s-65a supports local configuration through the Web page. You can accomplish
device management, network configuration and ensure normal and stable performance.

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5 System Structure

5.1 System Architecture Diagram

Figure 5-1 System architecture

5.2 Functional Modules

l Mobile network access: The B525s-65a adopts the LTE/UMTS access technology at the
WAN side, can access the wireless broadband packet-based.
l 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.
l DHCP/DNS: The DHCP server dynamically allocates IP addresses to PCs. The DNS
parses domain names.
l Web management: You can configure, modify and query the configuration information of
the B525s-65a.
l Routing and NAT: High-speed routing capability. With the built-in NAT, the B525s-65a,
together with wireless broadband packet-based network devices, can provide flexible
broadband access solutions and networking schemes.

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6 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

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A Acronyms and Abbreviations

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

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L
LAN Local Area Network
LED Light Emitting Diode
LTE Long Term Evolution
M
MCS Modulation and Coding Scheme
N
NAT Network Address Translation

T
TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
U
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
UL Uplink

W
WAN Wide Area Network
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network
WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access
Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity

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