HUAWEI B311-221 LTE CPE
Product Description
Issue: 02 | Date: 2019-08-15
Manufacturer: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
About This Document
This document provides information regarding the features, main functions and services, technical specifications, and technical references of the HUAWEI B311-221 LTE CPE.
Document Contents:
- Chapter 1: Product Overview - Provides an overview of the product.
- Chapter 2: Technical Specifications - Describes the specifications of the product hardware, software, and user interface.
- Chapter 3: Services and Applications - Describes the main functions and applications of the product.
- Chapter 4: System Structure and Scenario Constraints - Describes the product system structure.
- Chapter 5: Technical References - Describes the standards and communication protocols of the product.
- Chapter 6: Packing List - Describes the devices and accessories that comprise the product package.
Note: This document is an invitation to offer but not an offer. It is intended to describe the general features and functions of a product. The features and functions of certain products may vary with the requirements of customers.
History
Issue | Date | Details |
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01 | 2019-05-24 | Initial official release. |
02 | 2019-08-15 | Updated the appearance. |
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym or Abbreviation | Full Spelling |
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3GPP | 3rd Generation Partnership Project |
ACS | Auto Configuration Server |
AES | Advanced Encryption Standard |
ALG | Application Layer Gateway |
AMR-NB | Adaptive Multi-Rate compression - Narrowband |
AMR-WB | Adaptive Multi-Rate compression - Wideband |
AP | Access Point |
APN | Access Point Name |
ARP | Address Resolution Protocol |
CLAT | Customer-side Translator |
CPE | Customer Premises Equipment |
CS | Circuit Switched |
CSFB | Circuit Switched Fallback |
DC-HSPA+ | Dual-Carrier - High Speed Packet Access Evolution |
DHCP | Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol |
DL | Downlink |
DMZ | Demilitarized Zone |
DNS | Domain Name Server |
DTMF | Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency |
EDGE | Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution |
E-UTRA | Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network |
FDD | Frequency Division Duplex |
HOTA | Huawei Firmware Over the Air |
HSPA | High Speed Packet Access |
HSPA+ | High Speed Packet Access Evolution |
GPRS | General Packet Radio Service |
GSM | Global System for Mobile Communications |
IEEE | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
IP | Internet Protocol |
IPSec | Internet Protocol Security |
IPv4 | Internet Protocol version 4 |
IPv6 | Internet Protocol version 6 |
ICMP | Internet Control Message Protocol |
L2TP | Layer Two Tunneling Protocol |
LAN | Local Area Network |
LED | Light Emitting Diode |
LTE | Long Term Evolution |
MAC | Media Access Control |
MDI | Medium Dependent Interface |
MDIX | Medium Dependent Interface Crossover |
MIMO | Multi-input Multi-output |
MME | Mobility Management Entity |
NAT | Network Address Translation |
NAPT | Network Address and Port Translation |
PC | Personal Computer |
PCC | Primary Component Carrier |
PGW | PDN Gateway |
PIN | Personal Identification Number |
PLAT | Provider-side Translator |
PPTP | Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol |
QAM | Quadrature Amplitude Modulation |
QR | Quick Response |
RFC | Request For Comments |
RTCP | Real-time Transport Control Protocol |
RTP | Real-time Transport Protocol |
SCP | Service Control Point |
SDRAM | Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory |
SDP | Session Description Protocol |
SGW | Serving Gateway |
SIP | Session Initiation Protocol |
SMA | SubMiniature version A |
SMS | Short Message |
SOHO | Small Office Home Office |
SSID | Service Set Identifier |
TDD | Time Division Duplex |
TKIP | Temporal Key Integrity Protocol |
UE | User Equipment |
UL | Uplink |
UMTS | Universal Mobile Telecommunications System |
UPnP | Universal Plug and Play |
USB | Universal Serial Bus |
USIM | UMTS Subscriber Identity Module |
VoIP | Voice over IP |
VoLTE | Voice over LTE |
VPN | Virtual Private Network |
WAN | Wide Area Network |
WEP | Wireless Encryption Protocol |
Wi-Fi | Wireless Fidelity |
WMM | Wi-Fi Multimedia |
WPA/WPA2-PSK | Wi-Fi Protected Access/Wi-Fi Protected Access II - Pre-Shared Key |
WPA2-PSK | Wi-Fi Protected Access II - Pre-Shared Key |
WPS | Wi-Fi Protected Setup |
1 Product Overview
The HUAWEI LTE CPE B311-221 is a Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless gateway designed for multiple users in household or small office environments, enabling Internet access.
The B311-221 supports 3GPP Release 9 with UE downlink/uplink category 4. Its supported service functions include:
- Data service up to DL 150Mbps (64QAM) and UL 50Mbps (16QAM).
- Working bands: LTE (B1/3/7/8/20/38), UMTS (B1/B8), GSM (B2/B3/B5/B8).
- Voice service: CS/ VoIP (Optional) / VoLTE (Optional).
- Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n 2x2 MIMO, supporting up to 300Mbps and a maximum of 32 users.
- 1 GE port for LAN/WAN.
- Multi APN function (Optional) for Data, Voice (VoIP), TR-069 services.
- Routing mode: NAT enabled (Default) / IP pass-through (Optional).
- VPN client service (L2TP, PPTP).
- Customer management via WebUI or HUAWEI SmartHome APP (iOS or Android).
- Operator maintenance via TR-069 (Optional) and TR-143 (Optional).
- Huawei Firmware Over the Air (HOTA) support.
Textual Description of Figure 1-1 B311-221 appearance: The figure shows multiple views of the HUAWEI B311-221 device, including front, side, and back perspectives, highlighting its ports and design.
2 Technical Specifications
2.1 Hardware Specifications
Table 2-1: Technical specifications of the B311-221 main unit
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Working band/frequency |
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External port |
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Antennas |
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LED Indicators |
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Buttons |
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Maximum transmit power |
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Receiving sensitivity |
LTE
UMTS
GSM
WLAN
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Power consumption | < 12 W | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AC/DC power supply |
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Dimensions (Maximum) | 181 mm (Width) x 126 mm (High) x 36 mm (Deep) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | About 218 g (excluding the power adapter) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Temperature |
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Humidity | 5% – 95% (non-condensing) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Certification/Compliance | CE certification, ROHS, REACH, WEEE, Wi-Fi certification, ErP, GCF |
2.2 Antenna Specifications
2.2.1 Build-in LTE Antenna
Table 2-2: LTE antenna specifications
Item | Description |
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Frequency |
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Input impedance | 50 Ω |
Standing wave ratio | < 3 |
Main antenna efficiency |
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Diversity antenna efficiency |
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Main antenna gain |
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Diversity antenna gain | LTE: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B38: 1~2 dBi |
TX/RX | 1T2R |
Polarization | Linear polarization |
2.2.2 Build-in Wi-Fi Antenna
Table 2-3: WLAN 2.4 GHz antenna specifications
Item | Description |
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Frequency | 2.402 GHz – 2.482 GHz (Channel 1 – Channel 13) |
Input impedance | 50 Ω |
Standing wave ratio | < 2 |
Efficiency | -2 dB |
Gain | ≤ 3.8 dBi |
Polarization | Linear polarization |
2.3 Software Specifications
Table 2-4: Software specifications
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LTE features |
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Mobile network |
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Gateway |
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Voice |
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Firewall setup |
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LAN |
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WLAN |
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MAC address authentication |
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STA |
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Operator maintenance (Optional) |
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USIM | PIN management and USIM card authentication. |
NTP | Supports daylight saving time (DST) (Optional). |
Maintenance | Supports export of current diagnosis results and operation logs. |
HUAWEI SmartHome APP |
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System requirements |
Your computer's hardware system should meet or exceed the recommended system requirements for the installed OS version. |
3 Services and Applications
3.1 Data Services
The B311-221 enables Internet access via mobile networks and Ethernet networks. Connecting via Wi-Fi or a network cable allows users to access high-speed Internet and establish a local area network (LAN).
3.1.1 Accessing the Internet through a Mobile Network (LTE/UMTS/GSM)
The B311-221 can connect to the Internet using mobile networks.
Textual Description of Figure 3-1: Accessing the Internet through a mobile network. This diagram illustrates a mobile network connection. It shows a device (likely a smartphone or tablet) connected wirelessly to a cellular tower icon, which is then connected to the Internet cloud. The HUAWEI B311-221 LTE CPE is depicted receiving the signal from the cellular tower and distributing it wirelessly to other devices like a laptop and a smartphone.
3.1.2 Accessing the Internet through an Ethernet Network
The B311-221's LAN/WAN port can connect to a wall-mounted Ethernet port via a network cable.
Textual Description of Figure 3-2: Accessing the Internet through an Ethernet network. This diagram shows the HUAWEI B311-221 LTE CPE connected via an Ethernet cable to a wall-mounted Ethernet port. The CPE then provides Wi-Fi connectivity to devices like a laptop and a smartphone.
3.2 Voice Services
The B311-221 features one telephone port for connecting telephones for voice calls.
Textual Description of Figure 3-3: Connecting telephones to the B311-221. This diagram shows the back panel of the HUAWEI B311-221 LTE CPE with its ports. A telephone is shown connected to the phone port (RJ11).
3.3 SMS
The B311-221 supports message writing, sending, receiving, and group sending (up to 50 contacts simultaneously).
3.4 Security Service
The B311-221 offers comprehensive security features, including a firewall and PIN protection, to safeguard connected computers against Internet threats.
3.4.1 Firewall Service
The B311-221 allows enabling or disabling a firewall to protect the device and network from unauthorized access and control Internet access.
3.4.2 MAC Filtering
The B311-221 supports Media Access Control (MAC) address configuration to restrict network access.
3.4.3 Wi-Fi Authentication
The gateway supports the following WLAN user authentication protocols: No encryption, WEP, WPA2-PSK (AES), and WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES).
3.5 VPN Function
3.5.1 VPN Client
VPN tunneling establishes a logical network connection where packets are encapsulated and transmitted between a VPN client and server. The B311-221 supports L2TP and PPTP tunneling protocols.
Textual Description of Diagram: A network diagram illustrating VPN client functionality. It shows a PC connecting to a HUAWEI B311-221 LTE CPE (labeled as LTE CPE), which then connects to the Internet via an MME, SGW, and PGW. The connection path includes a VPN tunnel established using L2TP/PPTP protocols between the CPE and a VPN Server.
3.5.2 VPN Pass-Through
The B311-221 supports L2TP/PPTP/IPsec VPN pass-through, allowing LAN-side devices to create VPN tunnels to a VPN server.
Textual Description of Diagram: A network diagram illustrating VPN pass-through. It shows a PC (VPN Client) connecting to the HUAWEI B311-221 LTE CPE (LTE CPE). The CPE connects to the Internet through MME, SGW, PGW. The diagram highlights that the VPN tunnel (L2TP, PPTP, IPsec) is established between the LAN device (PC) and the VPN Server, passing through the CPE.
3.6 IP Pass-Through
The LTE CPE obtains the WAN IP address and passes it directly to a connected PC (Case 1) or Router (Case 2), allowing them to use the WAN IP address.
Textual Description of Diagram: Two cases illustrating IP Pass-Through. Case 1 shows a PC connected via RJ45 to the HUAWEI B311-221 LTE CPE, which is connected to the Internet. Case 2 shows a Router connected via RJ45 to the CPE, which is then connected to a PC. Both cases show the CPE passing the WAN IP address to the connected device.
3.7 IPv6 Only and IPv4v6 Dual Stack
3.7.1 IPv4v6 Dual Stack
The CPE provides dual stack functionality, supporting both IPv4 and IPv6.
Textual Description of Diagram: A network diagram illustrating IPv4v6 dual stack. It shows an IPv4-only device and an IPv6-only device connecting to the HUAWEI B311-221 LTE CPE (UE). The CPE connects to the Internet via MME, SGW, PGW, supporting both Internet IPv4 and Internet IPv6 connections.
3.7.2 IPv6 Only (CLAT)
The LTE CPE supports IPv6-only connectivity with the CLAT transition solution for IPv4 devices.
Textual Description of Diagram: A network diagram illustrating IPv6-only connectivity with CLAT. It shows an IPv4-only device and an IPv6-only device connecting to the HUAWEI B311-221 LTE CPE (UE). The CPE uses CLAT to provide IPv4 access for the IPv4-only device over an IPv6 network, connecting to Internet IPv4 and Internet IPv6.
Note: When IPv6-only (CLAT) is enabled, NAT-based functions like DMZ/Port Forwarding/Port Triggering are not available. When an IPv4 device accesses the Internet, performance may degrade due to packetization/unpacking, but IPv6 devices are unaffected.
3.8 Multi-APN
The B311-221 supports the establishment and maintenance of three APNs, isolating data, voice, and remote management services. It also supports an independent APN for CPE internal/VoIP/TR-069.
Textual Description of Diagram: A network diagram illustrating Multi-APN functionality. It shows an LTE CPE connected to an MME, SGW, and PGW, which then connects to the Internet IPv4. The diagram indicates separate APNs for Default APN, VoIP APN, and TR-069 APN, managed by the CPE.
3.9 HiLink
- Supports connecting up to two HiLink devices to the B311-221 via the WPS/Hi button to create an expanded network.
- Facilitates quick connection between HiLink devices (e.g., Honor set-up boxes, Honor handsets with EMUI 5.0+) and the B311-221 using the WPS/Hi button.
3.10 Customer management
3.10.1 WebUI
The B311-221 supports local configuration and management through its Web User Interface (WebUI), ensuring normal and stable performance.
3.10.2 HUAWEI SmartHome APP
Users can download the HUAWEI SmartHome APP (QR code available in Quick Start Guide and Web UI) to configure the router from their smartphone.
3.11 Operator maintenance
The B311-221 supports operator maintenance via TR-069, allowing remote management of CPE software updates and parameter configuration.
Textual Description of Diagram: A network diagram showing operator maintenance. It depicts an LTE CPE connected to an MME, SGW, and PGW, leading to an Internet IPv4 connection. An Auto-Configuration Server (ACS) is shown connected to the network, facilitating remote management of the CPE.
3.12 HOTA
The B311-221 supports the HOTA (Huawei Firmware Over the Air) feature, enabling remote device firmware updates via the HOTA server.
4 System Structure and Scenario Constraints
4.1 System Architecture
Textual Description of Figure 4-1: System structure. This diagram outlines the system architecture of the HUAWEI B311-221 LTE CPE. It shows an 'Internet' cloud connected to an 'Ethernet access function' and an 'LTE access function'. These functions feed into 'IP route protocol and NAT' and 'WEB management'. The system also includes 'AP function' and 'LAN access function', all converging towards 'Voice function'. Connected devices shown are a Laptop, Computer, and POTS telephone.
The modules shown in Figure 4-1 are described as follows:
- LTE access function: Utilizes LTE access technology at the WAN side.
- LAN access function: Provides 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for local networking and broadband sharing with terminal devices.
- AP function: Offers an 802.11b/g/n compliant WLAN AP interface for wireless home networking, supporting WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK security mechanisms.
- DHCP/DNS: Dynamically allocates IP addresses to PCs.
- Web-based management: Allows configuration, modification, and viewing of the B311-221's settings.
- IP routing protocol and NAT: Provides high-speed routing capability and built-in NAT for flexible broadband access solutions.
- Voice function: The B311-221 supports voice services.
4.2 Scenario Constraints
The B311-221 is designed as a household wireless broadband access product for scenarios with fewer network access devices and lower reliability requirements, such as homes or small offices (SOHOs). It is not intended for medium- or large-sized enterprises or high-reliability scenarios like banks or securities agencies.
The B311-221 has the following constraints:
- The HOTA function cannot be used when IP Pass-Through mode is enabled.
- Enabling the L2TP/PPTP VPN client function may reduce throughput performance.
- While the WLAN can theoretically connect up to 32 devices, the actual number served depends on real-world conditions.
5 Technical References
5.1 Standards and Communication Protocols
5.1.1 Standards and Communication Protocols of the Product
Table 5-1: Standards and communication protocols of the product
Item | Description |
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Physical layer | RFC894 |
ARP | RFC826 |
IP | RFC791, RFC1122, RFC1071, RFC1141, RFC1624, RFC792, RFC950, RFC1256 |
ICMP | RFC792, RFC950, RFC1256 |
TCP | RFC793 |
UDP | RFC768 |
DHCP | RFC1531, RFC1533 |
NAT | RFC1631, RFC2663, RFC3022, RFC3027 |
VoIP | RFC3261,RFC2327,RFC1889,RFC1890,RFC3550 |
5.1.2 Standards and Communication Protocols of the Wireless Uu Interface
This device supports 3GPP Release 9.
6 Packing List
Table 6-1: Packing list
Description | Quantity | Remarks |
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Wireless Gateway | 1 | Standard |
Power supply adapter | 1 | Standard |
Quick Start | 1 | Standard |
Ethernet cable | 1 | Optional |
Warranty card | 1 | Optional |
Phone cable | 1 | Optional |
The HUAWEI B311-221 wireless gateway has an optional external antenna.