A Sprint PHS at a Glance B C D Top E&F Bottom G Input / Output H I 1
Phone Or Modem Sprint PHS Basics USB to Data Port Cable Getting on the Internet The Sprint PHS is easy to use and operate. With simple connection and setup you will be surfing the Internet with your personal wireless network in a matter of seconds. In brief, simply connect your dataenabled cell phone (contact your service provider for details) or a USB Modem to the USB Port on the Sprint PHS.
B LED 1 – Router/Admin Pages Status C LED 2 – USB/Netwrok Status D Ventilation Slots E Battery Cover F Factory Default Reset Button Green Amber Red OFF Wireless network is ready. SPRINT PHS is booting. SPRINT PHS failure. No wireless network. SPRINT PHS is OFF. Green Amber Red OFF SPRINT PHS is connected properly to handset and a data link has been established. Handset is connected and data link is being established. Handset not connected –AND / OR - data link failed.
Once your computer has associated with the Sprint PHS, open your favorite Web Browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 into the URL Address bar. This allows you to acess the Sprint PHS router’s web pages. You will be asked to enter your Password. The default password is set to the last 6 digits of the Sprint PHS MAC Address found on the bottom of your Sprint PHS. This is the main screen of the Admin and Setup Pages. From here you can configure your network.
Wizard WAN LAN DHCP Wireless These wizards are designed to assist you in configuring your wireless network once you have completed the steps found in the Getting On The Internet section of this manual. Use the wizards to name your network, set your new password, and set the security levels for your new SPRINT PHS. Internet Connection Setup Wizard Internet Security Setup Wizard This page is used to set your Internet connection type.
MAC Address Filter Firewall Inbound Filter The MAC Address (Media Access Controller) filter option is used to control network access based on the MAC Address of the network adapter. This feature can be used to ALLOW The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) option provides you with an option to set a single computer on your network outside of the SPRINT PHS router.
Firmware The Firmware page allows you to check for and install the latest version of your SPRINT PHS software. Upgrades improve the functionality and performance of the SPRINT PHS. You can set the SPRINT PHS to notify you by E-Mail when a newer version of the software is available.
Each of the sections on the Help Topics page contain a hyperlink for quick and easy location of the subtopics you would like to view and/or edit. Simply click the topic page in the side navigation bar or click the subtopics in each section of the page you would like to jump to. Subtopics Hyperlinks to each main and subtopic of the Help and Setup Pages. GLOSSARY Pages The glossary provides you with definitions to aide your understanding of the SPRINT PHS functionality.
You can select at anytime to return to the previous step. . If you are using your cell phone or USB modem. If you are using an Ethernet connection. This option does not apply for USB only units. This section will rename your wireless network. It is the name others will see as well the name shown in your list of available wireless networks on your computer. Security should be an important aspect of your online lifestyle.
Allow a few moments for the Sprint PHS to complete its reboot cycle. You will be asked to enter your new password to login. Your Basic Internet settings have now been configured! After your changes have been saved, log into the Sprint PHS using your new password. When you login you will be asked to enter you password according to your new security settings. If at anytime you cannot remember your password you can reset the SPRINT PHS to it’s factory default settings.
plan required is often a separate package with your service and will need to be set up by your cellular service provider. PHONE NOT AVAILABLE This page may occur for the following reasons: Your cellular phone or USB modem is not securely connected to the SPRINT PHS. Your phone is not on or in “modem” mode. UNABLE TO CONNECT TO WAN If this page appears you may want to be sure: The phone or USB modem are properly connected. Your cell phone is on. Your cell phone has service.
DNS POISONING Occasionally after changing settings and rebooting the SPRINT PHS the browser’s cache needs to be cleared. If you see this page simply close completely out of your browser and open it again. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF USERS CONNECTED Appearance of this page indicates the number of users/clients allowed on your network has been reached. Either the maximum allowed clients setting is set too low or already at full capacity.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
