Wonderful Communication, Mobile Life. Welcome to HUAWEI 3G Wireless Gateway.
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Safety Precautions Read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device. For detailed information, see "Warnings and Precautions." Do not switch on your device when the device use is prohibited or when the device use may cause interference or danger. Do not use your device while driving. Follow the rules or regulations in hospitals and health care facilities. Switch off your device near medical apparatus. Switch off your device in an aircraft.
Table of Contents 1 Using the Management Page ................................................................................................... 1 Logging in to the Management Page .............................................................................. 1 Management Page Overview........................................................................................... 1 Accessing the Internet......................................................................................................
Managing the Profile List .............................................................................................. 16 9 DHCP Settings........................................................................................................................ 18 10 WLAN Settings.................................................................................................................... 19 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN.................................................................................
1 & Using the Management Page Note: The supported functions and displayed appearance are subject to your product purchased. Pictures posted for illustration purpose only. Please refer to the product for actual appearance. For details of your product selection, consult your service provider. Logging in to the Management Page 1. Start the Internet browser and enter the address http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar. 2. Select a user type, enter the password, and then click Login.
Item Description Logout Log out of the management page. Device Status The following table shows the status information of the device. Item Description SIM/UIM The SIM/UIM card is valid. The SIM/UIM card is not inserted or is invalid. WAN The PPP dial-up connection is successful. The PPP dial-up connection is failed. WCDMA The WCDMA network is connected. The WCDMA network is unavailable.
3. 4. If PPP Connection is Manual, click Connect / Disconnect to connect to or disconnect from the network. Wait for several minutes, if you are prompted that the connection is successful, you can start the browser and enter the website address to access the Internet. Viewing the Configuration Information On the configuration page, you can view the current parameter configuration information and the network connection status. 1. 2. 3. Click Basic Status.
2 Quick Setup You can use the quick setup wizard to configure and maintain the basic parameters of the device. Click Quick Setup to access the welcome page. Click Next to configure the PPP profile settings. Configuring PPP Profile Settings Ÿ Profile Name: Enter a profile name when the text box is empty. Ÿ Dial-up Number/PPP User Name/PPP Password: Enter these three parameters provided by the internet service provider (ISP).
SSID, such as MyHome. SSID Broadcast: Enable or disable the SSID broadcast. Ÿ Enabled: The device broadcasts the SSID of the WLAN and users can easily access the WLAN. In this case, unauthorized users can also access the WLAN because the SSID is broadcasted. Ÿ Disabled: The device does not broadcast the SSID of the WLAN. Before accessing the WLAN, a user must obtain the SSID of the WLAN. In this case, the WLAN security is improved.
numeral to form a 128-bit key. Validating Quick Setup The last page of the wizard displays all the settings you have configured. Ÿ To accept the settings, click Finish. Ÿ To change the settings, click Back.. Ÿ To quit the settings, click Cancel.
3 Configuring Your Computer This takes the Windows XP operating system (OS) as an example to describe how to configure your computer. For other OSs, the configurations may be different and you need to configure them as required. Wireless Configuration The wireless configuration allows your PC to connect to the device through the wireless network. If you need only the Ethernet to connect your PC, you can skip this part.
4. If the encryption parameter is set for the device, the Wireless Network Connection dialog box is displayed and requires the network key and confirmation. The value you entered must be the same as the WPA Pre-Shared Key or Network Key of the device. 5. Wait for a while after you enter the correct network key. The wireless connection icon displays in the status area in the lower right corner of the screen. Then, your PC can automatically connect to the device.
Configuring the Network Connection 1. 2. Choose My Network Places > Properties > Local Area Connection. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. 3. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the This connection uses the following items list box, and then click Properties.
4. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and then click OK. Disabling Proxy Settings 1. 2. 3. 10 Start the IE browser, and then choose Tools > Internet Options. Select the Connections tab, and then click LAN Settings. In the LAN Settings dialog box, deselect Use a proxy server for your LAN.
4 Advanced Settings Overview Click Advanced Settings, you can configure both the basic attributes and advanced parameters of the device, and also perform routine maintenance and management to the device. The following table shows the functions of the shortcut icons. Icon Description Click to access the System page. Click to access the SIM/UIM card setting page. Click to access the Mobile Network Settings page. Click to access the Dial-up Settings page. Click to access the DHCP Settings page.
5 Click System Management to access the System page. Changing the Password You can change the login password to prevent unauthorized users from logging in to the management page. 1. 2. 3. Click . Enter the current password, and then enter the new password and confirm it. Click Modify. Upgrading the device 1. 2. 3. Click . Enter the path or click Browse to select the software image file to be updated. Click Upgrade. Caution: Ÿ After the system is upgraded, the system automatically restarts.
& Note: After this operation, all configurations are restored to the defaults. Restarting the Device 1. 2. Click . Click Reboot. Viewing the Version Information Click to access the Version page. You can view the hardware version, software version, release time, and the hardware version and software version of the wireless module.
6 Click SIM/UIM Card Settings to access the SIM/UIM Setting page. When the device works in the ROM-SIM mode, the page is not available. Enabling or Disabling the PIN Code 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click . Select Enable/Disable in the PIN Code Operation list box. Enter the correct PIN code. Click Apply. If the PIN code is incorrect, the system prompts you to reset it. Changing the PIN Code When the PIN code protection is enabled, you can reset the PIN code. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click .
7 Mobile Network Settings Click to access the Mobile Network Settings page, you can set the preference of the connection mode and band when the device searches a network. Setting the Preferred Mode and Band 1. 2. & 3. 4. Click . Select the preference of connection mode in the Preferred Mode list box. Note: Ÿ If the carrier provides only the 2G service and the preferred mode is configured as 3G only, you cannot access the Internet.
8 Dial-up Settings Click to access the Dial-Up Settings page, you can configure the PPP settings and manage the profile settings. Configuring the PPP Settings 1. Click to access the PPP Settings page 2. Enter the correct parameters. Ÿ Profile List: Select a profile from the established dial-up connection list. If the drop-down list is empty, you need to create a profile list. Ÿ PPP Connection: Select the dial-up connection mode. Ÿ PPP Authentication: The service is provided by your ISP.
2. 3. Enter the profile information. Click Save. Deleting a Profile 1. 2. Select a profile to be deleted in the Profile List drop-down list. Click Delete.
9 DHCP Settings Click to access the DHCP Setting page; you can set the mode for assigning IP addresses in a LAN. DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to the network devices. If you are using the DHCP server, you need to do the configurations on the PC connecting with the device. For details, see "Configuring the PC Network". Ÿ IP Address: The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.1. Ÿ Subnet Mask: The combination of the subnet mask and IP address enables the flexible subnetting.
10 Click WLAN Settings to access the WLAN Settings page. Enabling or Disabling the WLAN 1. 2. 3. Click to access the WLAN Enable page. Select Enable/Disable to enable or disable the WLAN. Click Apply. WLAN Basic Settings Click to access the WLAN Basic Settings page. Selecting Interface IDs Wireless Interface: It refers to the SSID and MAC address, and is used to identify the wireless device. SSID Ÿ Entering a name (SSID) for your WLAN.
Selecting a WLAN Channel Channel: It refers to the channel that the device works with. If you do not know which channel to select, select Auto and the device can automatically search for the channel. Configuring the 802.11 Mode There are four available modes, as shown in the following table. Mode Description 54g Auto The WLAN has the best compatibility in this mode. 54g Performance The WLAN has the best performance in this mode.
clients accessing the WLAN, and improve the WLAN security performance. MAC Restrict Mode The following table shows the MAC address filter modes: Parameter Description Disabled The MAC address filter function is disabled. Allow The clients with addresses in the MAC Address list are allowed to connect with the device through the WLAN. Deny The clients with addresses in the MAC Address list are not allowed to connect with the device through the WLAN. MAC Addresses Enter MAC addresses in the list.
11 Security Settings Click Security, you can configure the advanced security settings. Firewall Switch Your device has a true firewall that controls the incoming and outgoing data flow and protects your computer from illegal intrusion. 1. 2. & 3. Click . Select the Enable the firewall (main switch of the firewall) check box to enable the firewall.
LAN IP Filter You can configure the device to block the specific IP address from accessing the LAN. Click to access the LAN IP Filter page. Adding an IP Address 1. 2. 3. Select the protocol and status. Enter the IP address and corresponding port to be blocked from accessing the LAN. Click Ok. Changing an IP Address 1. 2. 3. Click in the Modification column. The corresponding IP address filter is displayed. Change the contents as required. Click Ok.
2. Enter values in the following text boxes: Ÿ Name: Enter a name to the service provided by the LAN. Ÿ WAN Port: Enter the WAN port of the LAN in which the computer provides services. Ÿ IP Address: Specify a computer in the LAN to provide services. Ÿ LAN Port: Enter the LAN port of the computer that provides services. 3. Click Ok. You can also add a virtual server in the following way: 1. 2. 3. Select a port from the Common Port list.
& Note: Only one computer can be specified as a DMZ host at a time. UPnP Settings The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) service allows other network users to control your device’s network features to realize the intelligent interconnection. 1. 2. 3. Click . Select Enabled/Disabled for UPnP Status to enable or disable the UPnP service. Click Apply. Remote Management The remote web management allows the access and control of the device either from the home network or from the Internet.
12 Troubleshooting What to do if a PC in the LAN cannot access the Internet? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The power indicator is on, and the device is normally connected with the power adapter. If the power indicator is off, you need to check whether the power adapter is normally connected. If the signal strength indicator is off, you need to check whether the area is covered by the network. If the area is covered by the network, you need to check whether the network mode is correct.
What to do if bridging between two devices is unsuccessful? 1. 2. Make sure that the two devices work on the same channel. For details, see "Selecting a WLAN Channel." Make sure that the MAC address of one device is in the peer MAC address list of the other device. For details, see "WLAN Bridge." When the signal strength is normal, what to do if the downloading rate is low? In this case, you need to set the value in the registry as follows: 1. 2. Choose Start > Run.
5. Rename New Value #1 to TcpWindowSize. 6. Right-click TcpWindowSize and then select Modify. 7. Select Decimal and enter 65535 in the Value data text box, and then click OK.
8. For the DWORD value of DefaultRcvWindow, do the same operations as that of TcpWindowSize.
13 Warnings and Precautions Electronic Device Ÿ Turn off your device near high-precision electronic devices. The wireless device may affect the performance of these devices. Ÿ Such devices include hearing aids, pacemakers, fire alarm systems, automatic gates, and other automatic-control devices can be affected. If you are using an electronic medical device, consult the device manufacturer to confirm whether the radio wave affects the operation of this device.
Ÿ Do not put your wireless device, and other accessories in containers with strong magnetic field, such as an induction cooker and a microwave oven. Otherwise, circuit failure, fire, or explosion may occur. Ÿ Do not leave your wireless device, and other accessories in a very hot or cold place. Otherwise, malfunction of the products, fire, or explosion may occur. Ÿ Do not place sharp metal objects such as pins near the earpiece.
Ÿ If the wireless device or any of its fittings does not work, turn to the local authorize service center for help.
14 3G Abbreviations The Third Generation A AC Alternating Current ARP Address Resolution Protocol AP Access Point APN Access Point Name C CDMA Code Division Multiple Access D DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DNS Domain Name Server DL down link, downlink E EDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution G GSM Global System for Mobile communications GPRS General Packet Radio Service GGSN Gateway GPRS Support Node H HSPA High Speed Packet Access HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet
I IP Internet Protocol ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol L LAN Local Area Network LED Light Emitting Diode L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol M MSC Mobile Switching Center N NAT Network Address Translation P PCS Personal communication systems PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network POTS Plain Old Telephone Service PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol R RTT Radio Transmission Technology S SOHO Small Office Home Office SCP Service Control Point SGSN Serving GPRS Support Node S
VPN Virtual Private Network W WAN Wide Area Network WLAN Wireless Local Area Network WCDMA Wideband CDMA WI-FI Wireless Fidelity Version: V100R001_02, English, Normal 35
