User's Guide PCDH5072HS 3G/4G Dual Mode Wireless Router www.sprint.com ©2011 Sprint. SPRINT and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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Introduction Legal Notice This User's Guide introduces you to Sprint® service and the features of your router. It’s divided into four sections: Copyright © Sprint and its licensors. 2011. All rights reserved. ⽧ Section 1: Getting Started ⽧ Section 2: Installing and Startup ⽧ Section 3: Quick Start Guide ⽧ Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Note: Because of updates in the router software, this user's guide may not be the most current version for your router. Visit www.sprint.
Notice Some features of the product and its accessories described herein rely on the software installed, capacities and settings of local network, and may not be activated or may be limited by local network operators or network service providers. Thus the descriptions herein may not exactly match the product or its accessories you purchase. Sprint reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications contained in this manual without prior notice or obligation.
Section 1 Getting Started
1A. Setting Up Service connectors align, and gently press down to secure the battery. 3. Install the back cover onto your router. 䡲 ⽧ Setting Up Your Router (page 2) ⽧ Activating Your Router (page 3) ⽧ Sprint Account Passwords (page 3) ⽧ Getting Help (page 4) Setting Up Your Router 1. Remove the back cover. 䡲 Simply slide the cover down (in the direction of the arrow in Figure A). You may hear a pop sound. 2. Install the battery. 䡲 䡲 2 Remove the battery from its packaging.
Note: Your router’s battery should have enough charge for your router to turn on and find a signal, and set up wiress connections with wireless clients. You should fully charge your battery as soon as possible. See “Charging the Battery” on page 13 for details. 䢇 If you received your router in the mail and you are activating a new router for an existing number on your account, you will need to go online to activate your new router. 䡲 From your computer’s Web browser, go to www.sprint.
access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy. Getting Help Account Username and Password Managing Your Account If you are the account owner, you will create an account username and password when you sign on to www.sprint.com. (Click Sign in and then click Sign up now! to get started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at www.sprint.com. Online: www.sprint.
Section 2 Installing and Startup
2A. Installing and Startup ⽧ Removing or Installing the Back Cover (page 6) ⽧ Installing or Removing the Battery (page 6) ⽧ Installing or Removing a Micro SD card (optional) (page 7) ⽧ Threading a strap (optional) (page 7) ⽧ Charging the Battery (page 7) ⽧ Powering On the Modem (page 8) Removing or Installing the Back Cover To remove or install the back cover, you can just slightly slide down or slide up the back cover refer to the following figures. 6 2A.
Setting Up Service Installing or Removing a Micro SD card (optional) WARNING: Before installing or removing a micro SD card, power off the router to protect the router and the SD card from being damaged. You can install a micro SD card to use the router as a USB storage device. To install or remove a micro SD card, refer to the following figures.
Powering On the Router To power on the router, press and hold the power button at the top right side of the router for about five seconds, and then the router is powered on. Note: If the router is powered on, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, and then the router is powered off. 8 2A.
Section 3 Quick Start Guide
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3. Access the Internet. Accessing the Internet via USB You can connect the router to a computer via USB to access the Internet, and refer to the following steps: 1. Log in to the operating system as an administrator. 2. Connect the router and the computer through the USB cable. 4. The operating system automatically detects and Setting Up Service ...the details...is about to clarify...
Checking the status of the router via the screen 6 Battery status 7 Amount of data transferred 8 Connection duration 9 Roaming Configuration Requirements for the PC Your PC must meet the following configuration requirements for configuring the router. Otherwise, the operation performance may be degraded.
Note: To work with the web management page of the router, Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions is recommended, and the recommended screen resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels. Take a PC, the Windows XP operating system and the Internet Explorer 6.0 for example, to access the web management page, refer to the following steps: 1. Make sure that the router is properly connected to the PC via Wi-Fi or USB. 1. Access the web management page. 2.
2. Check and ensure that the device is placed away from any household appliance that produces a strong electric or magnetic • eld, such as a microwave oven, a refrigerator, or a satellite dish antenna. 3. Check and ensure that you are in the service area. 4. If the problem still persists, please consult your service provider. What can I do if the Client connected to the router cannot access the Internet? 1. Check and ensure that the Client is connected to the router properly. 2.
Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information
4A. Important Safety Information This guide contains important operational and safety information that will help you safely use the device. Failure to read and follow the information provided in this guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
䢇 Although the device is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on it. Any changes or modifications to the device not expressly approved in this guide could void your warranty for this device and void your authority to operate this device. Environmental Requirements for Using the Device 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 Keep the device far from sources of heat and fire, such as a heater or a candle.
Precautions for Using Wireless Devices 䢇 䢇 䢇 The device complies with the RF specifications when the device is used in portable exposure conditions or at a distance of x cm from your body. To operate the device safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn the power off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger. The radio waves generated by the device may interfere with the operation of other electronic devices.
䢇 䢇 䢇 Use only the accessories supplied or authorized by the device manufacturer. Otherwise, the performance of the device may get affected, the warranty for the device or the laws and regulations related to telecommunications terminals may become null and void, or an injury may occur. Do not use the accessories if they are damaged. Otherwise, electric shocks or fires may occur. For pluggable device, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible.
䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 20 Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, as any damage to the battery may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard. Avoid dropping the device or battery. If the device or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a qualified service center for inspection. Do not disassemble the battery or solder the battery poles.
The device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with the device and keep the device and its accessories out of the reach of children. Otherwise, they may damage the device and its accessories, hurt themselves or others by mistake, or they may swallow the small components of the device, causing suffocation or other dangerous situations. Traffic Security 䢇 䢇 䢇 Observe local laws and regulations while using the device. To prevent accidents, do not use the device while driving.
䢇 䢇 Before cleaning the device, stop using it, power it off, and then remove all the cables connected to it. Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to clean the device shell. Do not use any cleaning agent or spray to clean the device shell. Environmental Protection 䢇 䢇 Do not dispose of the device and the accessories in a garbage can. Dispose of the device according to the local regulations on disposing of packing materials, exhausted batteries and abandoned devices, and support the recycling activity.
䢇 To ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines, the device must be used with a minimum of x.x cm distance from the body. Failure to observe the instructions could result in your RF exposure exceeding the relevant guideline limits. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY ⽧ 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY (page 25) Your router has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with the device, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section. For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your router, please visit www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.
(f)Product damaged from external causes such as fire, flooding, dirt, sand, weather conditions, battery leakage, blown fuse, theft or improper usage of any electrical source. When sending your wireless device to Personal Communications Devices for repair or service, please note that any personal data or software stored on the device may be inadvertently erased or altered.
THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LAIBILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.
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