User Manual BandLuxe PR-30 Series HSPA+ WLAN Router P/N: <64006300011>
Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................................. 3 Features ................................................................................................ 3 Getting Started ......................................................................... 4 Package Contents ................................................................................. 4 Hardware Overview...............................................................................
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity ..................................... 37 GCF ........................................................................................... 38 RoHS/WEEE.............................................................................. 39 Glossary .............................................................................................
Introduction Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the PR-30 Series HSPA+ WLAN Pocket Router. This device is designed to access the Internet via 3.75G technology and share the Internet through a WLAN network. You can also share files with your friends with an optional microSD card. The PR-30 is portable and easy to use. Reading the user manual will help you make the most of your product.
Getting Started Getting Started This chapter will provide a hardware overview of the PR-30 Series HSPA+ WLAN Pocket Router and step by step instructions on installing the device.
Getting Started Hardware Overview 1 ON/OFF switch 2 3 4 5 6 Powers on/off the router. See “Powering On and Off”, p.10. Scrolls through device information on the LCD screen. See “Viewing Device Information”, p.11. Activates/deactivates WPS. See ”Enabling WPS”, p.14. Enables/Disables WLAN. See “Enabling WLAN”, p. 14. USB port Connect the USB cable to the power adapter or a PC. See “USB Connectivity”, p.9. Back cover notch Use to open back cover.
Getting Started The screen automatically dims after a period of inactivity. To illuminate the screen again, press the or . Hard Reset To reset the device to factory default, press and hold both the for at least 10 seconds. Installation 1. Remove the back cover of the device. 2. Insert the SIM card into the slot. Ensure the SIM card orientation matches the SIM card slot.
Getting Started 3. Insert the microSD card (optional) into the slot with the metal contacts facing down and towards the slot. NOTE: The optional microSD card allows for file sharing between PCs on the same network when the PR-30 is connected via the USB cable/WLAN to the client . For more details, see “File Sharing”, p. 32. 4. Insert the battery. Ensure the battery contacts are properly oriented.
Getting Started 5. Replace the back cover of the device. 6. Connect the power adapter to the router. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet to charge the battery. ; Warning: To prevent the battery from overheating, do not charge the device for long periods of time while using. NOTE: When the USB cable is connected to a PC, the cable provides 3.5G connectivity. The USB port may not provide sufficient charge to replenish battery power.
Getting Started 7. Link the router to your PC. • To link the router to your PC via a wireless connection, in Microsoft Windows, go to Control Panel > Network Connections. Right click on the Wireless Network Connection and choose View Available Wireless Networks. Select the SSID and enter the password (see the network information card in the box) and click Connect. • To link the router to your PC via a USB connection, connect the USB cable to the device and PC.
Getting Started If a microSD card is installed, the card may be used as a common storage space among the connected PCs. The PR-30 supports microSD cards up to 16GB. For more details, see “File Sharing”, p. 32. Internet Access Wireless connections File sharing USB Yes No Yes No USB Yes 5 simultaneous Yes Basic Functions Powering On and Off To power the PR-30 on, slide the power switch located on the side of the chassis to the ON position.
Getting Started Battery Level Subscriber's Network Operator Status Indicators The top of the screen may display the following icons, depending on the status of the device. Signal Strength Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Radio Access Network WLAN GSM/GPRS EDGE UMTS HSPA/HSPA+ On Off Roaming On Off Battery Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Full Charging The Signal Strength icon indicates the relative strength of the radio signal from the nearest base station.
Getting Started Flow Diagram: As indicated by the flow diagram, pressing the cycles through each screen. For example, starting from the Main Screen, if the user presses the twice, the WLAN Status screen is displayed on the screen. UMTS Disconnected The Call Status screen displays the radio access technology of current data call and the status of the call.
Getting Started (4)-SSID: BR1E548B The WLAN Status screen displays detailed information on the PR-30 WLAN Router’s network. The top line displays the number of clients, in parenthesis, currently connected to the network. The PR-30 WLAN Routers can support up to a maximum of 5 simultaneous users on the network. The bottom line displays the SSID of the network. By default, the SSID is "BR + last 6 digits of the router's MAC address". To change the SSID, see "WLAN”, p.24. 1.5.01.01.12 8.
Getting Started Enabling WLAN The toggles WLAN functionality on the device. To disable WLAN, short press the To enable WLAN, short press the . again. Enabling WPS WPS is a standard designed to easily setup and automatically configure secure WLAN networks between two WPS supported devices. If the client PC supports WPS, the WPS feature can be a user-friendly and simple process to get your WLAN network up and running. 1. Enable WLAN. 2. Press and hold the Device. is displayed. for at least 5 seconds.
Getting Started PIN enabled act via Web. If the user has enabled the PIN security protection on the SIM card, the screen directs the user to access Advanced > PIN Management via the web interface before proceeding to use the Internet connectivity features of the PR-30. Battery information The PR-30 is designed with power saving features to maximize battery life. The device enters boot mode when the battery is nearly depleted.
Getting Started ; Warning: When using in normal temperature environments, high battery power consumption may cause the battery temperature to exceed 45 degrees and thus stop charging if connected to a wall outlet. It is not recommended to charge and use the device at the same time. Discharging (operating) temperature: 20~60 degrees Celsius, maximum 75 degrees Celsius; once temperature exceeds 70 degrees the device will power off.
PR-30 Series Management PR-30 Series Management Accessing the Device The PR-30 WLAN Router uses the web-based interface for managing and configuring wireless network settings. To access the interface, open a browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the router’s default IP in the browser’s address bar. Use the appropriate IP depending on the connection method. Connection method Default IP USB 192.168.21.1 WLAN 192.168.100.
PR-30 Series Management Wizard Setup Users can use the Wizard Setup to select language options and quickly configure WLAN network settings. To set the preferred web interface display language, select from the drop-down menu or the country flags displayed. To continue setup, click Next.
PR-30 Series Management The WLAN tab allows you to quickly configure your WLAN network. . Note: You may be required to reconnect to the router if you change these settings from the factory default. SSID Network name of your WLAN network. It is case sensitive and can not exceed 14 characters. Default name is printed on the network information card. Encryption Type Method of encryption used when transferring data through the airwaves from the router to the client PC or vice versa.
PR-30 Series Management enter a WEP Key (letters from A-F and numbers 0-9). 40-bit WEP Keys require 10 hexadecimal digits and 128-bit WEP Keys require 26 hexadecimal digits. WPA Pre-Shared Key (WPA and WPA+WPA2) Key required to decipher the data encryption method. Enter a value between 8-63 characters. This field must not be left blank. To complete setup, click Finish. Advanced The Advanced Tab gives the user more flexibility and control for managing the PR-30 WLAN Router.
PR-30 Series Management System Status Displays the current state of the battery. Local Network Displays the router's current IP and DHCP IP range. To modify this entry, see "Network”, p. 23. Register Network Displays information on the user’s mobile subscription service. Internet Connection Displays information on the current Internet connection (if connected). To modify this entry, see "HSPA Config”, p. 21. WLAN Network Displays information on the WLAN. To modify this entry, see "WLAN”, p. 24.
PR-30 Series Management Authentication Type The type of authentication used to connect to the mobile data network. Contact your network mobile operator for details. Roaming A feature of wireless telecommunication systems which allows the mobile subscriber to use network services outside his/her home mobile network, i.e. from one network provider to another. . Note: Rates for roaming can be very high. Contact your mobile network operator for rates and more information.
PR-30 Series Management network operator. You can choose to set the APN automatically or manually. In most cases, it is recommended to check this option. User can press Update APN to get the latest APN data from server. To set the APN manually, select your mobile network operator from the Profile drop down box. The PR-30 automatically detects the operator(s) in your area. Contact your operator for the APN, Username and Password.
PR-30 Series Management Configuration The Router’s IP address and subnet mask which is seen in your local network. The default IP address via USB is 192.168.21.1, default IP address via WLAN is 192.168.100.1 and the default Subnet is 255.255.255.0. The Default Gateway is optional. Basic Firewall Select to enable or disable the router's built-in firewall feature. To preserve the changes you have made, click Save Changes. To apply the saved changes, click Apply Changes.
PR-30 Series Management network regardless of the number of clients. The takes precedence over this feature to enable or to disable WLAN. Default value is Auto-Off. Doze mode: Main screen will display “sleep zzz” and press to enable WLAN. to wake it up then press or Maximum Idle Time Select from the drop-down menu the maximum idle time (in minutes) the WLAN network is active in search of clients. Not applicable on Manual-off connections. Default value is 10 mins.
PR-30 Series Management Passphrase (WEP only) Sequence of words or text used to automatically generate WEP Key. Enter a value between 8-63 characters. WEP Key 1-4 (WEP only) Key required to decipher the data encryption method. At least one key must be entered. Use a pre-existing passphrase by selecting Generate 40bit Key or Generate 128bit Key or manually enter a WEP Key (letters from A-F and numbers 0-9). 40-bit WEP Keys require 10 hexadecimal digits and 128-bit WEP Keys require 26 hexadecimal digits.
PR-30 Series Management LAN DHCP DHCP Option enables the router as a DCHP server. A DHCP Server automatically assigns an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Start Enter the starting IP address for the DHCP server’s IP assignment range. Limit Enter the total number of IP addresses which are assigned by the DHCP server. Lease Time (in minutes) The IP address lease time period. Enter the lease time in minutes. Active DHCP Leases Displays information on any clients connected to the network.
PR-30 Series Management PIN Management This tab allows the user to manage U/SIM card PIN settings. PIN Verification SIM Status If you have enabled the PIN security protection on the SIM card, this entry displays PIN Enabled. Conversely, if you do not have PIN security enabled on your SIM card, this entry displays PIN Disabled. PIN Code If your SIM card PIN security protection is enabled, you must enter the PIN code for verification. Enter the code in the PIN Code field, and click Verify.
PR-30 Series Management code in the Old PIN Code field, enter the new PIN code in the New PIN Code field and the New PIN Confirm field, and click Change. SD Card This tab allows the user to change settings on the PR-30 for the microSD card. Network Sharing Select to Enable or Disable file sharing on the microSD card when the device is in router mode. To preserve the changes you have made, click Save Changes. To abort the changes, click Clear Changes.
PR-30 Series Management Enter the new password in New Password and in Confirm Password. The password in both fields must match in order to successfully change the password. To preserve the changes you have made, click Save Changes. To abort the changes, click Clear Changes. Upgrade This tab allows the user to upgrade the firmware of the router or 3G module.
PR-30 Series Management Check Do not save current configuration if you do not want to save the current configuration before upgrading the firmware. To upgrade the device's firmware version, click Browse to locate the new firmware version. Click Upgrade to start the upgrade process. ; Warning: Firmware upgrades may take a few minutes; do not turn off the power or reset the device during upgrade. Do so may result the device inoperable. To preserve the changes you have made, click Save Changes.
PR-30 Series Management Backup Configuration Use this option to back up the router's current configuration settings to the PC. Enter a file name for configuration file and click Backup. Restore Configuration Use this option to restore the router’s configuration settings from a backup file. Click Browse to locate the configuration file and click Restore. Reset Function Use this option to reset the device to factory default from web page directly.
PR-30 Series Management "PR_SD_Shared" is displayed. 4. Copy files you wish to share with the network into the folder, or copy files others have shared with you from the folder.
Appendices Appendices Appendix A: FAQ Q: What is the default “Username” and “Password” for the router? A: User name: root Password: 1234 Q: How do I enter the web interface? A: 1. Open Internet Explorer or any Web browser. 2. Input “http://192.168.21.1” (via USB) in the address bar. 3. Input username and password. Q: How do I use WPS to setup a connection? A: 1. Press and hold the for at least 5 sec. 2. Accept the WPS option on PC requesting connection. Q: How do I configure settings for the router? A: 1.
Appendices Weight (g) 135g Interface USB interface for PC connection LCD Display Power Switch Built-in Battery Power supply plug SIM slot MicroSD slot Connect via RNDIS / CDC-ECM drivers 1" Yes Power on/ off: Yes Short press, trigger LCD display while in sleep mode Short press, turn on/off WLAN while LCD is on Long press (>5s), start WPS while LCD is on 2,200 mAH Yes Charging via USB (Micro-USB) Yes, hidden under battery Yes, support up to 16 GB, hidden under battery.
Appendices Browser-based Administration GUI Web-based Setup Wizard in GUI. Browser supported: IE, Firefox, Safari Browser-based Administration GUI English Language Support Wireless LAN 802.11b data rate 802.11g data rate Security WPS Other Features 1/2/5.5/11 Mbps, Auto or Fixed Rate 1/2/5.
Appendices Appendix C: Important Safety Information Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity European Union Notice Products with CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC), the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC), and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards).
Appendices Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2.4 GHz wideband transmission systems. ETSI EN 301 908-1 & -2 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Base Stations (BS), Repeaters and User Equipment (UE) for IMT-2000 Third Generation cellular networks; Part 1: Harmonised EN for IMT-2000, introduction and common requirements, covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive.
Appendices FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Max. SAR levels: 1.180 W/kg GCF RoHS/WEEE Glossary 2G: Second-generation mobile networking technology. Represents a switchover from analog to digital; most 2G networks use GSM.
Appendices time. DNS (Domain Name System): Helps route network traffic by making the addressing process more user-friendly. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): How devices obtain IP addresses from a server. DUN (Dial-Up Network): Windows component that enables online access via a modem. EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment/Enhanced Data for Global Evolution): Advanced GPRS that delivers multimedia and other data needing greater bandwidth at up to 237 kbps.
Appendices WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access): Advanced EDGE that supports 384kbps data flow. Most 3G networks use this standard, the same as UMTS.
