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Safety Precautions Read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device. 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. The device may cause interference to control signals of the aircraft.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Quick Start 1 Appearance ................................................1 PC Configuration Requirements.................2 Installation ..................................................2 Making a Call..............................................4 Dial-up Access ...........................................4 Restoring the Factory Defaults...................5 Using the Management Page 6 Management Page Overview .....................6 Viewing Configuration Info .........
1 Quick Start supported functions and actual Note The appearance are subject to your product purchased. The following pictures are displayed for illustration purpose only. For details of your product selection, consult your service provider.
PC Configuration Requirements PC Configuration Requirements The recommended PC configurations for using the gateway are as follows: • • • • CPU: Pentium 500 MHz or above Memory: 128 MB RAM or above Hard disk: 100 MB or above available space Operating System: Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista • LCD resolution: 800*600 pixel or above, recommended 1024*768 pixel. • Interface: standard USB interface • Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or Internet Explorer 7.0, Firefox 1.5 or Firefox 2.
Installation Internal External ◆ Step 4: Connect to a telephone set The communication quality of the telephone set can be interfered by the wireless signal. Place the telephone set one meter away from the device. Note You can choose whether to use the external antenna. In the area covered with strong signal, you can switch to the antenna internal and uninstall the external antenna. In the area covered with weak signal, you can install the external antenna and switch to the antenna external.
Making a Call pedestal. Place the device on a higher place or near the window, so it can receive stronger signals. 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. • Admin: This user type is authorized to view and change configurations. The default password is admin. • User: This user type is authorized to view only the basic status information.
Restoring the Factory Defaults Note • If you are required to enter the PIN code, enter the correct one. If you fail to enter the correct PIN or PUK code, the network-related functions are unavailable. • The SIM card is supplied by the service provider. For details, contact your service provider. • When the Save PIN Code check box is selected, the Auto validation is enabled. • If Auto validation is enabled, the PIN code is recorded and automatically validated after each restart.
2 Using the Management Page Management Page Overview Item Green icon Red icon Operation Functions SIM The card is valid. The card is not inserted or is invalid. The following table shows the main operations in the management page. WAN The PPP dial-up connection is established. Item Description Basic Status Displays the parameter configuration status of the device. Quick Setup Quickly configures the device. Connection Displays the network connection status and connects to the network.
Quick Setup 1 Click Basic Status. 2 Click Advanced on the right part of the page to view the advanced status. 3 Click Refresh to view the current status on the advanced status page. 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. provider provides the relevant parameters, select Static and enter their values.
Quick Setup SSID Broadcast: Enable or disable the SSID broadcast. • 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. • 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.
Quick Setup Validating Quick Setup The last page of the wizard displays all the settings you have configured. • To accept the settings, click Finish. • To change the settings, click Back. • 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.
Configuring the PC Network Configuring the PC Network The recommended configurations of the PC are as follows: • Obtain an IP address automatically. • Deselect Use a proxy server for your LAN. Configuring the Network Connection 1 Choose My Network Places > Properties > Local Area Connection. 2 Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties.
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 Settings page. Click to access the Mobile Network Settings page. Click to access the Dial-up Settings page. Click to access the DHCP Settings page.
SIM Settings 2 Enter the path or click Browse to select the software image file to be updated. 3 Click Upgrade. • After the system is upgraded, the system automatically restarts. Warning • The software programs for upgrading must come from the official website of Huawei or the official website of the service provider. • Upgrading the software does not change the configuration of the client.
Mobile Network Settings 4 Click Apply. 2 Select Enable/Disable in the Auto Validate option button. 3 Enter the current PIN code. 4 Click Apply. Changing the PIN Code When the PIN code protection is enabled, you can reset the PIN code. 1 Click 2 Select Modify in the PIN Code Operation list box. 3 Enter the current PIN code. 4 Enter the new PIN code and confirm it. 5 Click Apply. . Auto Validating PIN Code You can enable or disable the auto validate PIN code function. 1 14 Click .
Dial-up Settings • If the service provider provides only the 3G service and the preferred mode is configured as 2G only, you cannot access the Internet. • If the service provider provides neither the 3G nor 2G service, you cannot access the Internet regardless of the preferred mode. 4 In Manual mode, select the searched network and click Log on. Dial-up Settings Click 3 Select the band to search the network in the Band list box. 4 Click Apply.
DHCP Settings • PPP MTU: It is the maximum transmission unit (MTU) of the PPP connection. It is used to set the maximum number of bytes encapsulated in a single data frame. • PPP Max Dial Time: Set the maximum waiting time when connecting to the Internet. Managing the Profile List Click to access the Profile Settings page. ◆ Creating a Profile 1 Enter the profile information in the text box according to the prompts. 2 Click Save.
Clip Settings • DHCP Server: It is used to assign IP addresses dynamically. If the DHCP server is Enabled, it can automatically assign IP addresses for PCs. It is recommended to select Enabled for the DHCP server. • Start IP Address/End IP Address: It is used to define the IP address range that the host can use during the IP address assignment. For example, in the network segment 192.168.1.0/24, the default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.1. The host IP address can range from 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.
WLAN Settings WLAN Basic Settings Auto and the device can automatically search for the channel. ◆ Configuring the 802.11 Mode Click page. to access the WLAN Basic Settings ◆ Wireless Interface Mode Description 54g Auto The WLAN has the best compatibility in this mode. • It refers to the SSID and MAC address, and is used to identify the wireless device. 54g The WLAN has the best performance Performance in this mode.
WLAN Settings 2 Click Apply to submit the setting. WLAN Advance Settings Click page. to access the WLAN Advance Settings A security key can protect your WLAN from illegal data attacking. The security key of your wireless device must be consistent with that of the PC. ◆ Configuring the 802.11 Authentication • Open: Open system authentication. A user accessing the WLAN can choose WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK|WPA2-PSK key to pass the authentication or choose No ENCRYPTION to skip the authentication.
WLAN Settings • Bridges: It refers to the physical address of the remote peer bridge. The device supports the point-to-multipoint (PTM) bridge mode. • Peer MAC Address: It refers to the physical address list of the remote peer bridges. • Link Status: Up shows the successful connection and Down shows the failed connection. Configuring the MAC Filter Click to access the WLAN MAC Filter page.You can control and manage the clients accessing the WLAN, and improve the WLAN security performance.
5 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 Click 2 Select the Enable the firewall (main switch of the firewall) check box to enable the firewall. .
Virtual Server computers in the local network. 3 • Name: Enter a name to the service provided by the LAN. 1 Click 2 Select Protocol and Status. • WAN Port: Enter the WAN port of the LAN in which the computer provides services. 3 Enter the IP addresses and corresponding ports to be blocked from accessing the LAN. • IP Address: Specify a computer in the LAN to provide services. 4 Click Ok. . • LAN Port: Enter the LAN port of the computer that provides services. • Validate: Click Apply.
DMZ Settings DMZ Settings If your PC cannot run network applications through the device, you can set the computer to access the Internet unlimitedly by configuring the IP address of the computer in the demilitarized zone (DMZ). However, the DMZ computer is not protected by the firewall. It is vulnerable to attack and may also put other computers in the home network at risk.
Remote Management 24 2 Select Enabled/Disabled for Remote Status to enable or disable the service. 3 Enter the IP address that can access and control your device. 4 Click Apply.
6 Troubleshooting are correct, and see "Configuring PPP Profile Settings" for details. What to do if a PC in the LAN cannot access the Internet? 1 If the power indicator is off, you need to check whether the power adapter is normally connected. 2 If the signal strength indicator is off, you need to check whether the area is covered by the network. 3 4 5 If the area is covered by the network, you need to check whether the network mode is correct.
2 Check and record the following data on the network adapter of your PC: SSID, WEP type, and key. 3 Check and record the following data on the device: SSID, WEP type, and key. 4 Compare the recorded data, the SSID on the network adapter should be ANY or be the same as that on the device. The WEP type and key on the network adapter and device should be the same. Otherwise, you need to change the data on the network adapter.
4 Choose Edit > New > DWORD Value. 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.
7 Safety Information This section contains important information pertaining to the operating instructions of your device. It also contains information about how to use the device safely. Read this information carefully before using your device. ◆ Electronic Device Power off your device if using the device is prohibited. Do not use the device when it causes danger or interference with electronic devices.
◆ Operating Environment • Do not use or charge the device in dusty, damp or dirty places or places with magnetic fields. Otherwise, the circuit may not function properly. • On a thunder and stormy day, do not use your device, to prevent any danger caused by lightning. • Use accessories authorized by manufacturers. Using unauthorized accessories will render the warranty null and void.
• Do not place your device or charger in places where it can get damaged because of collision. Otherwise, it may lead to battery leakage, device malfunction, overheating, fire, or explosion. • Do not place magnetic storage media such as magnetic cards and floppy disks near the device. Radiation from the device may erase the information stored on them. • Do not leave your device or charger in a very hot or cold place. Otherwise, they may not function properly and may lead to a fire or an explosion.
information about the device's REACH compliance, please visit www.huaweidevice.com/certification. You are recommended to visit the Web site regularly for up-to-date information. ◆ EU regulatory conformance Hereby, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at www.huaweidevice.com/certification.
8 Abbreviations 32 3G The Third Generation WAN Wide Area Network AP Access Point WLAN Wireless Local Area Network APN Access Point Name WCDMA Wideband CDMA CDMA Code Division Multiple Access WI-FI Wireless Fidelity DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DNS Domain Name Server EDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution GSM Global System for Mobile communications GPRS General Packet Radio Service HSPA High Speed Packet Access HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access HSUPA Hig
