HW550-3G 3G Mobile Broadband plus 4-Port Wireless-N Router
User Manual Table of Contents About the Product.......................................................................................................................3 Features ......................................................................................................................................4 Requirements...............................................................................................................................5 Package Content..........................................
User Manual About the Product AZTECH HW550-3G is an IEEE802.11n wireless broadband Router with HSDPA\HSUPA 3.5G support. With a 3G HSDPA USB modem simply plug in the Router, an Internet connection can be accessed and shared virtually anytime anywhere within a wireless broadband network. 4-Port Wireless-N Broadband Router to Share Wireless Internet Connection with more users. HW550-3G also integrates router function so that Internet can be accessed through WIFI connection simultaneously.
User Manual Features 2-in-1 dual function Router - HSPA support for 3G mobile broadband plus 4-port wireless N router Support HSDPA/HSUPA (3.5G) USB modem connection - to offer a network connection with full mobility Converts single user 3G USB modem into a multiple users ready WiFi Router - to share the mobile Internet connection with your family, friends and colleagues Support IEEE802.11b/g and 11n (draft 2.
User Manual Requirements Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements. Internet Explorer 7 or Mozilla 3.0.
User Manual Package Content The package should contain the following items: • HW550-3G • CD Content • 12.0V, 1A Power Adapter (Model SWM11-12120) • Easy Start Guide If any of the items is missing please contact the dealer from whom the equipment was purchased.
User Manual Device Design Front Panel A B LED A C D E Behavior UMTS 3.5G Connect/Disconnect Power Steady Light C D E F G H Description Easy Connect and Disconnect to your 3.5G broadband. Button Off B F No power is supplied to the device. Connected to an AC power source. On UMTS (3.5G) Internet connection is active Off UMTS (3.
User Manual G Ethernet 1-4 Off No Modem connection On Connected to an Active Ethernet Device Off No Ethernet Connection Blinking Transmitting/Receiving Data Press for two seconds (or until the LED blinks) to start H WPS pairing. Wireless client must be WPS-enabled and must be pressed WPS within 2 minutes.
User Manual A Ethernet Port 1-4 Connecting with computers/devices using an Ethernet cable B WAN Connect to a modem using an Ethernet cable C Reset Press for 3 seconds to reset to the Factory Default. D USB Port Connect to a 3G USB modem stick, USB storage, printer and alike. E Power Jack Use 12V 1.
User Manual Getting Started Plan your Network Remove/Disable Conflicts Setup the Router You may need to check some setting or disable some application before installation. Connect the modem, computer, and power adaptor to the router. Connect to the Internet Ready to Use Page 10 of 45 Open a browser to access the Web User Interface and then use Setup Wizard to connect to the Internet.
User Manual Plan Your Network 1. Using a 3G USB Modem Stick 2.
User Manual Remove or Disable Conflicts To make sure the router installation moves on smoothly, you need to remove or disable conflicts that may interfere the installation. Probable conflicts may include: • Internet sharing applications • Proxy software • Security software • TCP/IP settings • Internet properties • Temporary Internet files Internet Sharing, Proxy, and Security Applications Internet sharing, proxy software, and firewall applications may interfere with the router installation.
User Manual 1. Click the Start button, and then click Run. This opens the Run dialog box. 2. Type in inetcpl.cpl, and then click Ok. This opens the Internet Properties. 3. Click the Connections Tab. 4. In Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings, select Never dial a connection. 5. Click Ok the button to close the Internet Properties. Removing Temporary Internet Files Temporary Internet files are files from Web sites that are stored in your computer.
User Manual Note: Ensure that the router’s IP address does not conflict with the DSL/Cable modem. Please refer to your modem’s User Manual on how to change the LAN IP address. Connecting to the Internet To Connect to the Internet via the Web User Interface: 1. Open your Internet web browser. 2. Type http://192.168.2.1 in the address bar and press enter. This opens the login authentication page. 3. Type your Username and Password. Your default Username and Password is admin/admin. 4.
User Manual 6. Select the Internet Connection type then click Next to Continue. If you choose UMTS (3G), you are required to have the following: USB Modem Stick Broadband data SIM card If you choose WAN, you are required to have the following: DSL or cable modem. Active Internet Account 7. UMTS 3G connection Please connect your USB modem stick to HW550-3G and make sure that your data SIM card is properly inserted to the modem.
User Manual 3G Access Point Settings – Choose between List and Manual. List will provide the APN set by your Internet Service Provider. Choose your Country, Internet Service Operator and the APN. Manual you need to manually key in the APN provided by your ISP. Some ISP may require a different name for your APN. Please contact your ISP if you don’t have this information Username and Password – Some ISP may require a Username and Password set by the Operators.
User Manual 9. Setup your wireless connection, tick Wireless Enabled to activate your wireless connection and set the SSID for your HW550-3G. Click Next to continue. 10. Under Summary page verify the settings made then click ‘Apply’ for the settings to take effect.
User Manual WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS button allows you to activate Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). When you press the WPS button it automatically detects and connects wireless clients into the wireless network by broadcasting the wireless network settings from your Access Point to you wireless device/s. To setup WPS: 1. Press the WPS button on the router for two seconds, or until the LED blinks 2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the Wireless Client.
User Manual About the Web User Interface To Access the Web User Interface When you router is already setup open your Web Browser and on the Address bar type in http://192.168.2.
User Manual Basic Mode Home Internet Connection This pane will show you the Internet connection type and status of your HW550-3G. Local Network This pane will show you the lists of the clients that are connected to your HW550-3G. Storage This pane will show you the status of the mass storages that is connected to your HW550-3G. Select the Read/Write option on the drop down menu to have an access on your shared mass storage files. Accessing the USB Mass Storage Devices 1.
User Manual Print Server To use the print server on the HW550-3G, you need to accomplish the following tasks: 1. Install the printer drivers on the computer 2. Connect the printer to your HW550-3G. 3. Add a network printer INSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVERS Printers using the USB port come with a software installation CD for installing the printer drivers and applications.
User Manual 3. Click on Next on the Add Printer Wizard page. 4. Choose Local Printer attached to this computer and click Next, on the Local or Network Printer page. 5. Choose Create a new port and on the drop down box choose Standard TCP/IP Port then click Next.
User Manual 6. Click Next button on Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard. 7. Enter your HW550-3G’s Default Gateway IP address 192.168.2.1 then click Next. 8.
User Manual 9. Once the computer detects the printer on the Print Server, it will ask for the printer manufacturer and model, a list of printers will be shown, select the your printer from the list and click OK. 10. Choose Keep existing driver (recommended) then click Next until you reach Completing the Add Printer Wizard. 11. Click Finish to complete the installation.
User Manual PRINTING A TEST PAGE AFTER INSTALLATION 1. Open the Printers and Faxes page from Control Panel. 2. Right click on the new printer and click on Properties. 3. Click on the Print Test Page button on the Printer properties page, the test page will be printed on the network printer. FOR WINDOWS VISTA 1. Click on the Start Button> Control Panel. 2. Click Printer under the Hardware and Sound category. 3. Click on Add a Printer.
User Manual 4. Click on Add a local printer then click Next. 5. Select Create a new port, on the drop down box choose Standard TCP/IP port then click Next.
User Manual 6. Enter the Default Gateway IP address of your HW550-3G router 192.168.2.1 then click Next. 7. Under Additional Port Information Required window, select Custom then click Next. 8. Once the computer detects the printer on the Print Server, it will ask for the printer manufacturer and model, a list of printers will be shown, select the your printer from the list and click OK.
User Manual 9. Select Use the driver that is currently installed then click Next. 10. To print a test page click on Print a test page on the confirmation screen, click Finish to complete the installation.
User Manual 11. If Printing was unsuccessful right click on the Printer’s icon then select Properties. 12. Under printer’s Properties click Port Tab and tick the IP address (192.168.2.1) that was set on previous settings then click Apply.
User Manual Note: Scanning, Faxing and Photocopying functions on Multifunction printers are currently not supported on the HW550-3G, Print function is the only feature that will work on these printers type when connected to the HW5503G. Wizard This section will guide you on how to configure your HW550-3G to have an Internet connection.
User Manual Language and Time Zone Select the Language and Time zone from the drop down box then click Next to continue. Internet Connection Type Select the Internet Connection type then click Next to Continue. If you choose UMTS (3.5G), you are required to have the following: 1. USB Modem Stick 2. Broadband data SIM card If you choose WAN, you are required to have the following: 1. DSL or cable modem. 2. Active Internet Account UMTS (3G) connection 1.
User Manual On this section you can choose your Internet connection type from Static IP, PPPoE and DHCP. 1. Static IP Select this Internet connection type if your ISP provides the IP addresses that are required to establish a connection. a.) IP Address - Enter the IP address provides by your ISP. b.) Subnet Mask - Enter the Subnet Mask provides by your ISP. c.) Default Gateway - Enter the Default Gateway provides by you r ISP. d.) Primary DNS - Enter the Primary DNS server IP address provides by your ISP.
User Manual 3. Wireless This pane displays the basic settings of your HW550-3G wireless connection. Click the Finish button for your settings to take effect. Quick Setup This section allows you to change the current settings of your HW550-3G without going to the step-bystep procedure on how to establish an Internet connection.
User Manual Language and Time Zone This pane displays the time that you set on your HW550-3G. Configure the settings then click the Apply button for the changes to take effect. UMTS (3.5G)/WAN This pane displays the Internet connection type of your HW550-3G. You can choose between UMTS (3.5G) and WAN connection. Configure the settings then click the Apply button for the changes to take effect. Wireless This pane displays the current Wireless settings of your HW550-3G.
User Manual Advanced Page Network Local This section allows you to configure your local network connection. • Router IP Address – this is the router’s default gateway. Use this IP address to access the router’s Web GUI by enter IP address on the Internet explorer bar. • Router Subnet Mask – this is the router’s subnet mask. • DHCP Enabled- Your HW550-3G has a built in DHCP server. Your HW550-3G will automatically assign an IP address to all the computers that will connect to your network.
User Manual This section allows you to choose the Internet connection type that you would like to use. UMTS (3G) 1. 3G Access Point Settings –Choose between List and Manual. List will provide the APN set by your Internet Service Provider. Choose your Country, Internet Service Operator and the APN. Manual you need to manually key in the APN provided by your ISP. Some ISP may require a different name for your APN. Please contact your ISP if you don’t have this information 2.
User Manual • Username: Enter the username provides by your ISP • Password: Enter the password provides by your ISP Wireless Settings This section allows you to configure your basic wireless settings. • Wireless Enabled- Uncheck the box to disable your wireless connection. • SSID- this is your HW550-3G wireless network name. • Broadcast SSID- Uncheck the box to hide your HW550-3G wireless network name. • Wireless Mode – select the wireless connection mode on the drop down menu list.
User Manual WEP default key You may choose from Hex to ASCII key format for your WEP key. WEP Key 1-4 Select the WEP that you will use to establish a connection between the router and client. Make sure that the WEP key will match on your wireless client’s side. Enter the password in HEX (hexadecimal using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (alphanumeric characters) format. • WPA; WPA2; WPA/WPA2 Enter the password in the required field between 8-63 characters long.
User Manual This section allows you to configure MAC filtering, IP filtering and URL filtering. By default HW550-3G will block all the MAC Addresses, IP Addresses and URL from accessing the specific rule/port set on the router. MAC Address Filtering This section enables both Port and MAC filtering. MAC filtering allows you to assign different network access based on the unique MAC addresses of the devices connected to the router. 1. On the Filter Type drop down box select MAC Address Filtering. 2.
User Manual System System Information This section shows the current firmware information and the router’s MAC addresses. Settings This section allows you to Back up, Save and Restore to factory default the router’s configuration.
User Manual Backup Click the ‘Backup’ button to save the current settings of your router. If you will change the current configuration of your HW550-3G it is recommended that you backup the router’s current settings. Restore Click the browse button and select the saved configuration setting of the router then click ‘Restore’. This allows you to load the restored configuration file of your router.
User Manual Password This section allows you to change the default password setting of the router to access the Web GUI. Enter the new password then click apply.
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User Manual Regulatory Compliance Notices FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15, 22 and 24 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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