Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S Wireless WAN Cellular Modem

Compatibility

The Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S 3G Wireless WAN Cellular Modem is specifically designed to be compatible with Cisco Integrated Services Routers Generation 2 (ISR G2). This compatibility ensures seamless integration and optimal performance when used together.

Seamless Integration

By being compatible with Cisco ISR G2 routers, the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S can easily be installed and integrated into existing network infrastructure. This eliminates the need for additional hardware or complex configurations, saving time and resources.

Optimal Performance

The compatibility with Cisco ISR G2 routers ensures that the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S can leverage the advanced features and capabilities of these routers. This allows for enhanced performance, reliability, and security of the wireless WAN connection.

Advanced Routing Capabilities

Cisco ISR G2 routers offer advanced routing capabilities, such as Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic management, which can be utilized by the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S. This enables efficient data transfer and prioritization of network traffic, resulting in improved overall performance.

Scalability

The compatibility with Cisco ISR G2 routers ensures scalability of the wireless WAN solution. As business needs grow, additional routers can be easily added to the network, allowing for seamless expansion without compromising performance or compatibility.

Centralized Management

By integrating the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S into a Cisco ISR G2 router, network administrators can benefit from centralized management and monitoring. This simplifies network administration tasks and provides a comprehensive view of the entire network infrastructure.

Cost-Effective Solution

The compatibility between the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S and Cisco ISR G2 routers offers a cost-effective solution for wireless WAN connectivity. By leveraging existing router infrastructure, businesses can avoid the need for additional equipment, reducing upfront and ongoing expenses.

Network Technology

The Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S utilizes EVDO (Evolution-Data Optimized) technology for wireless connectivity. This technology offers several benefits and is important for users seeking reliable and high-speed data transfer over cellular networks.

High-Speed Data Transfer

EVDO technology enables the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S to achieve data transfer rates of up to 3.1 Mbps. This allows for fast and efficient data transmission, making it suitable for bandwidth-intensive applications and ensuring a seamless user experience.

Wide Coverage Area

EVDO technology provides broad coverage across multiple regions, allowing users to stay connected even in remote or rural areas. This ensures reliable connectivity and eliminates the limitations of traditional wired networks.

Enhanced Mobility

With EVDO technology, users can enjoy enhanced mobility by accessing the internet or corporate network on the go. The Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S enables users to stay connected while traveling or working outside the office, increasing productivity and flexibility.

Backup Connectivity

In situations where wired internet connections are unavailable or unreliable, the EVDO technology of the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S can serve as a backup connectivity option. This ensures uninterrupted access to critical applications and services, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

Reliable Connection

The EVDO technology utilized by the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S offers a reliable connection, even in areas with weak or fluctuating cellular signals. This ensures that users can maintain a stable and consistent connection, avoiding interruptions and data loss.

Secure Data Transmission

EVDO technology incorporates advanced security measures to protect data transmitted over the cellular network. This ensures the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information, making it suitable for industries with stringent security requirements.

Data Transfer Rate

The Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S provides a data transfer rate of up to 3.1 Mbps. This high-speed capability offers significant benefits and is important for users who require fast and efficient data transfer over their wireless WAN connection.

Improved Productivity

The high data transfer rate of 3.1 Mbps allows for faster access to critical applications, files, and resources. This results in improved productivity as users can quickly retrieve and send data, collaborate in real-time, and perform tasks more efficiently.

Seamless Multimedia Streaming

With a data transfer rate of up to 3.1 Mbps, the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S enables seamless streaming of multimedia content, such as video conferences or online training sessions. Users can enjoy high-quality audio and video without buffering or interruptions.

Fast File Transfers

The high-speed data transfer rate ensures fast and reliable file transfers, allowing users to quickly upload or download large files. This is particularly beneficial for industries that deal with large amounts of data, such as media production or engineering.

Real-Time Collaboration

The fast data transfer rate facilitates real-time collaboration among team members, regardless of their physical location. Users can collaborate on documents, share screens, and participate in video conferences without delays or lag, enhancing teamwork and decision-making.

Efficient Cloud Access

With a data transfer rate of up to 3.1 Mbps, the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S enables efficient access to cloud-based applications and services. Users can seamlessly work with cloud storage, software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications, and other cloud resources without experiencing performance issues.

Enhanced User Experience

The high-speed data transfer rate ensures a smooth and responsive user experience when accessing online content or applications. Users can browse websites, watch videos, or interact with web-based applications without delays or buffering, resulting in a satisfying user experience.

Interface

The Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S features an EHWIC (Enhanced High-Speed WAN Interface Card) interface. This interface offers several benefits and is important for users who require a versatile and flexible connectivity solution.

Easy Installation

The EHWIC interface of the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S allows for easy installation into compatible routers. This simplifies the setup process, reducing downtime and minimizing the need for technical expertise.

Versatile Connectivity Options

The EHWIC interface supports a wide range of connectivity options, including 3G wireless WAN, making it suitable for various networking requirements. Users can easily switch between different interfaces based on their specific needs, providing flexibility and scalability.

Modular Design

The EHWIC interface follows a modular design approach, allowing users to add or replace modules as needed. This enables future expansion or upgrades without the need to replace the entire device, saving costs and ensuring compatibility.

Compatibility with Cisco Routers

The EHWIC interface is specifically designed to be compatible with Cisco routers, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. Users can leverage the advanced features and capabilities of Cisco routers while utilizing the EHWIC interface for their connectivity needs.

Interoperability

The EHWIC interface ensures interoperability between the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S and other networking equipment. This allows for seamless communication and data transfer between devices, creating a cohesive network infrastructure.

Flexibility in Network Design

The EHWIC interface provides flexibility in network design by allowing users to choose the appropriate interface for their specific requirements. This enables customization and optimization of the network architecture based on the organization's needs and goals.

Supported Bands

The Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S supports multiple bands, including CDMA 1x EV-DO Rev. A, CDMA 1x EV-DO Rev. 0, and CDMA 1xRTT. This broad band support offers several benefits and is important for users who require reliable and widespread cellular coverage.

Wide Network Coverage

The support for multiple bands ensures that the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S can connect to various cellular networks across different regions. This provides users with wide network coverage, allowing them to stay connected even when traveling or operating in remote areas.

Network Redundancy

By supporting multiple bands, the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S offers network redundancy. In case one band experiences issues or becomes unavailable, the modem can automatically switch to another supported band, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity and minimizing downtime.

Optimized Network Performance

The support for multiple bands allows the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S to select the best available band based on signal strength and quality. This ensures optimized network performance and reliable data transfer, even in areas with weak or fluctuating cellular signals.

Future-Proof Solution

By supporting multiple bands, the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S is future-proofed against changes in cellular network technologies or frequencies. Users can continue to rely on the modem for wireless WAN connectivity without the need for immediate upgrades or replacements.

Flexibility in Carrier Selection

The support for multiple bands allows users to choose from a wider range of cellular carriers. This provides flexibility in carrier selection, allowing organizations to choose the carrier that offers the best coverage, pricing, or service quality for their specific needs.

Enhanced Connectivity Options

The support for multiple bands expands the connectivity options available to users. They can connect to different networks based on their preferences or requirements, ensuring a reliable and consistent wireless WAN connection.

Antenna

The Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S features an external detachable antenna. This antenna design offers several benefits and is important for users who require enhanced signal reception and flexibility in antenna placement.

Improved Signal Reception

The external detachable antenna allows users to position it in an optimal location to receive the strongest signal. This results in improved signal reception, ensuring a stable and consistent wireless WAN connection with minimal interference.

Flexibility in Antenna Placement

The external detachable antenna offers flexibility in antenna placement. Users can position the antenna in a location that provides the best signal coverage, such as near a window or higher up in a building. This allows for optimal signal reception and avoids obstructions that may attenuate the signal.

Customization of Antenna Setup

With an external detachable antenna, users can customize their antenna setup based on their specific needs. They can choose from a variety of antennas with different gain levels or directional properties to optimize signal reception for their environment or application.

Improved Coverage in Challenging Environments

In challenging environments where signal strength is generally weaker, such as remote or rural areas, the external detachable antenna can significantly improve coverage. Users can install high-gain antennas or use directional antennas to focus the signal in a specific direction, overcoming obstacles and improving connectivity.

Reduced Interference

By positioning the external detachable antenna away from potential sources of interference, users can minimize signal degradation caused by other electronic devices or physical obstacles. This ensures a cleaner and stronger signal, resulting in a more reliable wireless WAN connection.

Scalability

The external detachable antenna design allows for scalability as businesses grow or their wireless coverage requirements change. Users can easily upgrade to higher-gain antennas or install additional antennas to improve signal coverage and support more devices without affecting the overall infrastructure.

Security Features

The Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S incorporates several security features, including IPsec VPN, GRE, DMVPN, and EZVPN. These security features offer enhanced protection for data transmitted over the wireless WAN connection.

Secure Data Transmission

The IPsec VPN (Virtual Private Network) feature provides secure encryption of data transmitted over the wireless WAN connection. This ensures that sensitive information remains confidential and protected from unauthorized access or interception.

Secure Network Communication

The GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation) feature allows for the creation of secure tunnels between different network devices. This enables secure communication between remote networks or branch offices, ensuring that data is transmitted safely and securely.

Scalable and Efficient VPN Solution

The DMVPN (Dynamic Multipoint VPN) feature offers a scalable and efficient VPN solution for businesses with multiple sites or remote workers. It provides secure connectivity between different locations without the need for a dedicated VPN infrastructure, simplifying network management and reducing costs.

Easy Deployment and Management

The EZVPN (Easy VPN) feature simplifies the deployment and management of VPN connections. It provides a straightforward setup process and centralized management, allowing network administrators to easily configure, monitor, and maintain VPN connections across the network.

Protection Against Cyber Threats

The security features of the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S protect against cyber threats, such as unauthorized access, data breaches, or malware attacks. By encrypting data and establishing secure tunnels, these features help prevent unauthorized individuals or malicious software from compromising the integrity or confidentiality of the network.

Compliance with Security Standards

The IPsec VPN, GRE, DMVPN, and EZVPN features comply with industry-standard security protocols and encryption algorithms. This ensures compatibility with existing security infrastructures and allows businesses to meet regulatory or compliance requirements regarding data privacy and protection.

Additional Features

In addition to its core features, the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S offers several additional features, including GPS support and SMS support. These features provide enhanced functionality and convenience for users.

GPS Support

The GPS (Global Positioning System) support feature enables the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S to determine its geographical location. This is particularly useful for applications that require real-time tracking or monitoring of mobile assets or vehicles.

SMS Support

The SMS (Short Message Service) support feature allows users to send and receive text messages using the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S. This provides a convenient communication channel for remote workers or situations where voice communication may not be feasible or preferred.

Remote Device Management

The GPS and SMS support features enable remote device management capabilities for the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S. Users can track the location of the modem, remotely configure settings, or receive status updates via SMS, providing greater control and flexibility in managing their network infrastructure.

Enhanced Communication Options

The SMS support feature expands communication options for users, allowing them to send and receive text messages using the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S. This can be particularly beneficial for businesses that need to communicate with field workers or provide updates to customers in a convenient and cost-effective manner.

Increased Efficiency and Productivity

The additional features of GPS support and SMS support contribute to increased efficiency and productivity. Users can leverage these features for asset tracking, fleet management, or instant communication, streamlining operations and facilitating timely decision-making.

Versatility in Application Development

The GPS support and SMS support features offer versatility in application development. Developers can utilize these features to create innovative solutions, such as location-based services or remote monitoring applications, enhancing the overall functionality and value of the Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-S.