User's Manual

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Revised: November, 2013, 78-21438-02
1 Before You Begin
A fully integrated, high-performance, low-cost third-generation
(3G) small cell, your Universal Small Cell (USC) 5310 module is
a licensed radio network extension that connects to the module
port of the Cisco Aironet 3600 Series access point, which is a
UL listed ITE product. This small cell module contains a
dedicated 3G small cell base station that delivers mobile services
indoors, while offloading traffic from the outdoor macro
network.
Using the standards-based technology of Home Node B (HNB),
the USC 5310 module provides 3G signals inside a building for
voice, data and messaging services for up to 16 simultaneous
users within a coverage area of approximately 7000 square feet
(650 square meters). The module supports Band 2/5 for the
American market and Band 1 for the rest of the world.
System Requirements
This module is designed for use with Cisco Aironet 3600 Series
access points. The module is not designed for use with other
access points. The USC 5310 module is supported on these
Cisco wireless LAN controllers:
• Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller
• Cisco 7500 Series Wireless Controller
• Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller
The USC 5310 is supported by the following software releases:
• Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 7.6 or
later
• Cisco Universal Small Cell Software Release 3.3 or later
• Cisco Small Cell Solution Release 2.0 or later