BandRich R505 LTE/HSPA+VoIP Router User Manual BandLuxe FieldPerfect

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BandLuxe R500 Series User Manual_20120730

User Manual BandLuxe R500 Series LTE/H S P A +/EVDO V O I P Router P/N:64008500011 R e v . B
Table of Contents 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents ..................................................................... 1 Package Contents .................................................................... 3 Package Contents ................................................................................. 3 Features ................................................................................................ 3 Hardware Overview ............................................................................... 5 Installation ................................................................................ 7 Basic Functions ................................................................................... 99 Wizard Setup ........................................................................... 15 Internet Setup ......................................................................... 17 Basic Setting ....................................................................................... 17 DDNS .................................................................................................. 20 Host ..................................................................................................... 21 T i m e …………………………………………………………………………22 Router Setup ........................................................................... 23 Router password and Network setting ................................................ 23 Advanced Routing ............................................................................... 25 WiFi Setup ............................................................................... 27 Basic WiFi Network ............................................................................. 27 WPS .................................................................................................... 33 4G LTE Setup .......................................................................... 34 PIN Verification.................................................................................... 34 PIN Management ................................................................................ 35 SIM Management………………………………………………………….36 Preferred Network…………………………………………………………37 Security Setup ........................................................................ 38 Firewall ................................................................................................ 38 Internet Access Policy ......................................................................... 40 Single Port Forward ............................................................................ 43 Port Range Forward ............................................................................ 44 Port Range Trigger .............................................................................. 45 QoS ..................................................................................................... 46
Table of Contents 2 Status ...................................................................................... 49 4G LTE & Internet ............................................................................... 49 Router ................................................................................................. 51 Telephony ............................................................................... 53 VOIP ................................................................................................... 53 Appendix A: FAQ ................................................................... 54 Appendix B: Specification .................................................... 60 Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary . 65 Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity ............................................. 65 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ........... 66 Glossary ............................................................................................. 68
Package Contents 3 Package Contents Thank you for your purchase of this LTE/HSPA+/EVDO VOIP Router. This product is designed to access the Internet via 4G technology and share the bandwidth through a Wi-Fi network. It is easy to configure and operate even for non-technical users. This manual contains instructions for installing and configuring the product. Read the manual carefully before you use the product, so that you can fully exploit the product functions. Package Contents LTE/HSPA+ EVDO VOIP Router Power Adaptor User Manual CD Features • LTE/HSPA+ /EVDO VOIP Router • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Support • Supports VOIP over RJ11 (Analog Phone) • FDD-SKU (R501) ( R505) (R528) o Uplink up to 50 Mbps , Downlink up to 100Mbps • TDD-SKU (R508) (R509S) o Uplink up to 17 Mbps , Downlink up to 68Mbps • Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Package Contents 4 • Operating Frequency Bands SKU (R501) o L T E : 800/1800/2600MHz o UMTS/HSPA+: 850/1900 MHz SKU (R505) o L T E : A W S /700MHz o UMTS/HSPA+: AWS/850/1900 MHz SKU (R508) o L T E : 2300MHz o UMTS/HSPA+: 2100 MHz o GSM/EDGE: 900/1800 MHz SKU (R509S) o L T E : 2500MHz o UMTS/HSPA+: 2100 MHz o GSM/EDGE: 900/1800 MHz SKU (R528) o L T E : AWS/Lower 700/Upper 700MHz o EVDO: A W S / 800/1900MHz • Supports WAN/LAN Ethernet Port • Dual embedded cellular antenna (for diversity)
Package Contents 5 Hardware Overview 1 4G External Antenna Port To connect the main 4G External Antenna if needed. 2 Reset Button To reset the Router, press the reset button briefly. To restore the Router's factory settings, press the reset button for longer than 5 sec. 3 LAN Port Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 4 W A N Port Connect a DSL or Cable modem. 5 RJ11 Port Connect an analog phone. 6 Power Switch To switch on/off the router. 7 Power Receptor Receptor for the Power Adaptor. 8 WPS Button To enable WPS, press the WPS button for longer than 5 sec. To disable Screen Saver, press the WPS button briefly.
Package Contents 6 9 SIM Slot Insert SIM/USIM. Push-push type. 10 4G External Antenna Port To connect the secondary 4G External Antenna if needed. 1 1 Power LED Solid light indicates that the power supply is connected properly. 12 WiFi External Antenna Port To connect to a WiFi External Antenna if needed. 13 Liquid Crystal Display Indicates the status of router. Please reference the details of main screen.
Installation 7 Installation 1. Connect the power adaptor to the Router and connect it to an outlet. 2. Insert your SIM card into the slot on the Router, making sure the SIM card orientation matches the SIM card slot, as shown in the picture. 3. Slide the power switch to ON.
Installation 8 4. One of the following two methods can be chosen to link your Router with a PC. A. To link the Router with your PC via Wi-Fi, in Microsoft Windows, go to Control Panel > Network Connections, right-click on Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks. Choose the SSID of the Router wireless network, input the WiFi password if needed and click Connect. B. To link the Router with your PC via Ethernet cable, connect one end of the cable to the LAN port on the Router, and the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on your computer.  Note: If you choose to access the Internet via Ethernet, connect one end of the cable to the WAN port of Router, and the other end to your xDSL/Cable Modem.
Installation 9 The Router uses a web-based configuration utility. To access the configuration utility, open a browser (for example Internet Explorer) and enter the IP address (http://192.168.1.1) or the URL (http://R500.ROUTER) for the Router in your browser’s address bar. Enter the Router User name and Password. Basic Functions Powering On and Off To power the router on, slide the power switch located on the side of the chassis to the ON position. When the router is powered on, the screen displays a series of power-on animations for several seconds. Main Screen The Main Screen is the default display screen and provides a quick glance at the status of the device. The screen enters screen saver mode after 60 seconds of inactivity.
Installation 10 Signal Strength Type of Radio Access Technology Short Messaging Service (SMS) WLAN On/Off Radio Access Roaming On/Off VoIP status Ethernet status Subscriber's Network Operator Date & Clock Connection Status 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 Level 4 Level 5 Radio Access Network GSM/GPRS EDGE WCDMA HSPA/HSPA+ L T E CDMA Satellite
Installation 1 1 SMS New SMS No SMS WiFi WiFi On WiFi O f f Roaming Roaming Not Roaming VoIP Status Registered Not Registered Ethernet Connected No Connection The Signal Strength icon indicates the relative strength of the radio signal from the nearest base station. The Radio Access Network icon indicates the subscriber’s network mobile technology. It may vary from user to user and from region to region. The SMS icon indicates whether the mobile subscriber has received new messages from the Short Messaging Service. The WiFi icon indicates whether the WiFi feature is enabled or disabled. The Roaming icon indicates whether the SIM is in roaming status or not. The VoIP status icon indicates VOIP settings are able to register to a VOIP server. The Ethernet icon indicates if a PC is connected to the LAN port or if a router is connected to the WAN port.
Installation 12 Other Device Information Upon inserting a SIM card, the router begins to search for a signal from the network provider. If the signals from the network provider can not be reached, No Service is displayed. If the router is connected to radio access network, then the network provider name, type of radio access technology and signal strength are displayed. If the router can not read the inserted SIM card, Read SIM Fail is displayed on the screen. Try removing and re-inserting the SIM card. If the problem persists, contact your network service provider to replace the SIM card. If the supported SIM card is locked to a specific ISP, Invalid SIM is displayed when the Mobile Country Code (MCC) or Mobile Network Code (MNC) does not match When a VOIP Call is initiated or received, the screen updates to provide information such as Incoming or Outgoing call indication, phone number, and call connection indicator (once the current call is connected). Enabling WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard designed for easy setup and Searching
Installation 13 automatic configuration of secure Wi-Fi networks between two WPS supported devices. If your wireless adapter supports WPS, the WPS feature can be a user-friendly and simple process to get your Wi-Fi network up and running. 1. Enable WiFi. 2. Press and hold the WPS button for at least 5 seconds. WPS connecting is displayed. 3. Confirm the WPS option on your wireless adapter trying to connect to the device. New device connected is displayed. If you do not confirm the WPS connection within 2 minutes, No Device found is displayed and you must begin the process again. When WPS is enabled, the screen automatically reverts to the Main Screen after a period of inactivity when WPS is enabled. Notifications If the firmware version on the device is being updated via the Web interface, the screen informs the user of the process. If the user has enabled the PIN security protection on the SIM card, the screen directs the user to access 4 G L T E > PIN Verification via the web interface before proceeding to use the Internet connectivity features of the device.
Installation 14 Screen Saver Mode The screen automatically enters Screen Saver Mode after 60 seconds of inactivity. The Date and Time are displayed moving randomly on the screen. Short pressing the WPS key or any router state changes such as incoming VoIP call, LAN disconnect, etc. will bring the router out of Screen Saver Mode. PIN enabled Act via Web
Wizard Setup 15 Wizard Setup User can set preferred settings step by step via the Wizard. User can select the preferred language and then set the Wizard via Basic Setting> Network Setting > Basic Wi-Fi Network.
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Internet Setup 17 Internet Setup Basic Setting Connection T y p e The Router can connect to the internet via either L T E /3G or Ethernet. Select the type of connection with higher priority. The selected type will be used for powering on the router when both types are available. 4G L T E Setting Get Latest APN Database Get the latest Profile Name, Number, User Name, Password, and APN from the web site automatically.
Internet Setup 18 Roaming Connection To allow roaming network connection, select Enabled. To block roaming connection, select Disabled. Note: Rates for roaming can be very high. Contact your mobile network operator for rates and more information. APN Setting The APN (Access Point Name) is provided by your mobile network operator. You can choose to set the APN automatically or manually. In most cases, the Router works properly when the APN is set to Auto. To set the APN manually, contact your mobile network operator for the APN, User Name and Password of the data service. Authentication Type Select the type of authentication protocol used by your mobile network operator for data connections. Ethernet Setting Automatic Configuration - DHCP Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for cable modem services. PPPoE Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and
Internet Setup 19 password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Service Name: Enter the ISP Service Name (optional). Keep Alive: The Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router automatically tries to re-establish your connection. In the Redial Period field, specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection.
Internet Setup 20 DDNS DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) is a system that allows the domain name data held in a name server to be updated in real time. It allows an Internet domain name to be assigned to a computer with a varying (dynamic) IP address. Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS with a DDNS provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com. Status: Check this box to enable or disable DDNS. Service Type: From the drop-down list, select your DDNS service type. User name: Enter the user name for your DDNS account. Password: Enter the password for your DDNS account. Host name: The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Internet IP Address: The Router’s Internet IP address is displayed here.
Internet Setup 21 Host Host Name This field allows you to assign a host name for the Router. Some ISPs require this name as identification. In most cases, leaving the fields blank will work. MTU MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the default setting.
Internet Setup 22 T i m e Time Setting Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu according to your current location. Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes: Select the checkbox to enable Daylight Saving time.
Router Setup 23 Router Setup Router password and Network setting Router Access You can change the Router’s password here. Enter the password you want to set in the Router Password field, and re-enter it in the Re-Enter to confirm field. Then click Save Settings. Router IP This is the Router’s IP address and subnet mask which is seen in your local network. You may input the Local IP Address or Device Name to enter the WEB GUI of the router.
Router Setup 24 DHCP Service DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN network. If the Router’s DHCP server option is enabled, make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network. DHCP Reservation To assign the same IP address to a PC every time it reboots, click the DHCP Reservation button. A list of DHCP clients is displayed with the following information: Client Name, MAC Address, IP Address, and Remaining Lease Duration. To add clients: 1. Click Add. 2. Enter the Host Name, MAC Address and IP Address of the client. 3. Activate/deactivate the Enabled checkbox to enable/disable the client’s DHCP IP reservation. To apply the changes, click Apply. To cancel the latest changes without saving the changes, click Undo. To delete a client, activate the appropriate checkbox in the Select column and click Del.
Router Setup 25 Advanced Routing NAT Setup The Network Address Translation (NAT) service is a standard that allows multiple computers on a private network to share a single public I P address. RIP The Routing Information Protocol (RIP) helps the Router dynamically adapt to changes of network routes by communicating information about which networks each Router can reach and how far away those networks are. Static Routing This section allows you to define fixed routes to defined destinations. To add a new static route:
Router Setup 26 1. Click Add. 2. In the Destination LAN IP field, enter the Destination IP address that will be assigned to a specific network or host. 3. In the Subnet Mask field, enter the subnet mask associated with the Destination IP. 4. In the Interface/Gateway IP field, click on the drop down list to configure the IP value for the IP, LAN & Wireless, and Internet. IP is the address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the Router and the remote network or host. LAN & Wireless and Internet indicates whether the Destination IP is on the local network (LAN & Wireless) or WAN (Internet). To apply the changes, click Save Settings. To cancel the latest changes without saving the changes, click Undo. To delete a client, activate the appropriate checkbox in the Select column and click Del. VPN Passthrough A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a type of secured private network connection, built upon publicly-accessible infrastructure such as the Internet. IPSec Passthrough IP Security (IPSec) provides authentication and encryption. Since it is mainly a Layer 3 technology, it can secure all data on the network. PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows you to establish virtual private networks. L2TP Passthrough Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is an extension of the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol and is also used to establish virtual private networks.
WiFi Setup 27 WiFi Setup Basic WiFi Network Basic WiFi Network Wireless Settings Enable WiFi Interface: Select this option to enable the WiFi feature on the router. Network Name (SSID): Network Name is used for identifying the Wireless LAN (WLAN). Standard Channel: The radio channel number. The permissible channels depend on the Regulatory Domain (e.g in th e USA, it is 1 to 11 ).
WiFi Setup 28 Working Mode: From this drop-down menu, you can select the type of wireless standard for your WiFi network. Transmit Power: The power level for WiFi transmission to be used by the router. RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting. If inconsistent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should be made. CTS Protection Mode: CTS (Clear To Send) is a function used to minimize collisions among wireless devices on a wireless local area network (WLAN). The default setting is Auto and the Router automatically uses CTS Protection Mode when your Wireless-G products are experiencing severe problems and are not able to transmit to the Router in an environment with heavy traffic. This function boosts the Router’s ability to catch all Wireless-B and Wireless-G transmissions, but it severely decreases performance. Preamble Length: The preamble is used by the client PC receiver to acquire the wireless signal and synchronize with the router's transmitter. The router supports Long Preamble and Short Preamble. Selecting Long Preamble results in longer preamble transmission times yet supports legacy 802.11 systems. Short Preamble reduces the preamble transmission time but is not compatible with legacy 802.11 systems. The default setting, Short Preamble, should be used unless you are experiencing WiFi problems such as frequent disconnects, slow upload/download along with a low signal strength. SSID Suppress: For security purposes, you may choose to hide your network’s SSID by selecting Enable from the drop-down list. This will prevent computers scanning for the presence of wireless networks to detect your network name. Security Authentication Type: Allows you to configure the authentication method used to the router to authenticate clients. The router supports the following authentication types: Open System, 802.1x, Shared Key, WPA, W P A 2 , W P A -W P A 2 -Mixed, WPA PSK, WPA2 PSK, WPA-W P A 2 -Mixed PSK. Encryption: Select the type of encryption on the data that is transmitted between the router and the clients. The router supports the following authentication types: WEP, TPIK, AES, TPIKAES.
WiFi Setup 29 Open System This wireless standard uses no authentication. Encryption: Choose NONE or WEP from the drop down list. WEP: The Router supports two WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) standards: 64-bit and 128-bit. Select a standard from the drop-down list. The 64-bits encryption requires 10 hexadecimal digits (letters a-f and numbers 0-9 are valid). The 128-bits encryption requires 26 hexadecimal digits (letters a-f and numbers 0-9 are valid).You can set up to four different keys. 802.1x IEEE 802.1x is an authentication system for devices connecting to a WiFi network. This system requires the use of an authentication server that is part of the network. Encryption: Only WEP is available. Reke y Interval: Enter a key renewal value to tell the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. It is a networking protocol that uses access servers to provide centralized management of access to large networks. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port number of the RADIUS server.. RADIUS Key: Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Shared Key An authentication system that uses a simple challenge/response protocol with a WEP key. Encryption: Only WEP is available. W P A WPA, or WiFi Protected Access, is a WiFi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP. WPA uses two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic keys. This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.)
WiFi Setup 30 Encryption: Choose TKIP, AES, TKIPAES from the drop down list. AES is a stronger encryption method than TKIP. TKIPAES uses either TKIP or AES during the connection. Reke y Interval: Enter a key renewal value to tell the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Key: Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. W P A 2 W P A 2 is a more advanced, more secure version of WPA. This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Encryption: Choose TKIP, AES, TKIPAES from the drop down list. Reke y Interval: Enter a key renewal value to tell the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Key: Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. W P A - W P A 2 - Mixed WPA and WPA2 Mixed means the router uses both WPA and WPA2 for authentication and allows the client PC to choose between the two methods. This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Encryption: Choose TKIP, AES, TKIPAES from the drop down list. Reke y Interval: Enter a key renewal value to tell the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Key: Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. W P A PSK Also known as WPA Personal, this authentication system does not require
WiFi Setup 31 the use of a RADIUS authentication server. Encryption: Choose TKIP, AES, TKIPAES from the drop down list. Reke y Interval: Enter a key renewal value to tell the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. WPAPSK Type: Choose ASCII or HEX from the drop down list. W P A P S K : Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. If ASCII is chosen as the WPAPSK Type, enter a passphrase between 8-63 characters. For Hex, enter a string of 64 hexadecimal digits. W P A 2 PSK W P A 2 PSK is a more advanced, more secure version of WPA PSK. Encryption: Choose TKIP, AES, TKIPAES from the drop down list. Reke y Interval: Enter a key renewal value to tell the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. WPAPSK Type: Choose ASCII or HEX from the drop down list. W P A P S K : Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. If ASCII is chosen as the WPAPSK Type, enter a passphrase between 8-63 characters. For Hex, enter a string of 64 hexadecimal digits. W P A - W P A 2 - Mixed PSK WPA and WPA2 Mixed PSK means the router uses both WPA PSK and W P A 2 PSK for authentication and allows the client PC to choose between the two methods. Encryption: Choose TKIP, AES, TKIPAES from the drop down list. Reke y Interval: Enter a key renewal value to tell the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. WPAPSK Type: Choose ASCII or HEX from the drop down list. W P A P S K : Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. If ASCII is chosen as the WPAPSK Type, enter a passphrase between 8-63 characters. For Hex, enter a string of 64 hexadecimal digits. WiFi Filter You can allow or deny specific users access to your wireless network by using the WiFi Filter. Allow a specific user to your wireless network by selecting Allow under the drop down list and entering the appropriate MAC address; similarly, deny a specific user from your network by
WiFi Setup 32 selecting Deny and entering the appropriate MAC address.
WiFi Setup 33  WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard designed to easily setup and automatically configure secure Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi network up and running. Enable WPS: This enables the WPS feature on the router. To initiate a WPS session between the router and the prospective client PC, select either the PBC (Push-Button Configuration) Mode or PIN Mode and click on the Start button. The client PC will have 2 minutes to connect to the router before the current session times out. PBC Mode: This mode allows the WPS session to be configured simply by pressing the Start button on the web and on the client PC. Alternatively, you can also press the WPS button on the side of router to initiate a session. PIN Mode: This mode uses a PIN code to configure the WPS session between the router and the client PC. Enter a PIN code (maximum 8 digits consisting of 0-9) or click Generate to automatically generate a random 8 digit number. The PIN entered on the client PC must match this PIN code for a successful WPS configuration.
4G LTE Setup 34 4G LTE Setup PIN Verification U/SIM's PIN Verification If your SIM card PIN protection is enabled, you must enter the PIN code for verification. Enter the code in the PIN Code field, and click V e r i f y .
4G LTE Setup 35 PIN Management U/SIM's PIN Management Af t e r y o u r S I M c a r d i s v e r i f i e d , y o u c a n e n a b l e o r d i s a b l e t h e P I N p r o t e c t i o n o n y o u r S I M c a r d . S e l e c t E n a b l e d o r D i s a b l e d , a n d c l i c k A p p l y . U/SIM's Change PIN You can change the PIN code on the SIM card. Enter your original PIN 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.
4G LTE Setup 36 SIM Management U/SIM's SIM Management If the router has SIM lock function, you are not allowed to use the I S P SIM which is not in the SIM locked list. You may input the NCK code to unlock it. Please contact your ISP for further information.
4G LTE Setup 37 Preferred Network Preferred Network Network Type: In the drop-down menu, select the network type your SIM card supports. The available network types are automatically detected when you insert your SIM card. If you do not know the network type, select L T E First. Network Selection To select the mobile network operator automatically, in the Select Network field, select Auto. To select the operator from a list, select Manual and click Rescan. The list is displayed below. Select the mobile network operator you wish to use on your SIM card.
Security Setup 38 Security Setup Firewall Firewall This tab is used to configure a firewall that filters out various types of unwanted traffic on the Router’s local network. SPI Firewall Protection The SPI (stateful packet inspection) firewall is programmed to recognize legitimate packets for different types of connections. Only packets matching a known connection state will be allowed by the firewall; others will be rejected. Internet filter services Filter Anonymous Internet Requests: This feature makes it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network. Filter Multicast: Multicasting allows for multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the same time. If multicasting is permitted, the Router allows IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate computers.
Security Setup 39 Filter Internet NAT Redirection: T o prevent local computers from using public IP addresses to access local servers, select Filter Internet NAT Redirection. Filter IDENT (Port 113): This feature keeps port 113 from being scanned by devices outside of your local network. W e b filter services Using the Web Filters feature, you may enable up to four specific filtering methods. Proxy: Use of WAN proxy servers may compromise the Router's security. Select this option to disable access to any WAN proxy servers. Java: Java is a programming language for websites. Select this option to disable Java. If you disable Java, you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language. ActiveX: ActiveX is a programming language for websites. Select this option to disable ActiveX. If you disable ActiveX, you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language. Cookies: A cookie is data stored on your PC and used by Internet sites when you interact with them. Select this option to disable cookies. DMZ IP Address When a firewall is used, it is sometimes necessary to place some clients (for example Internet games, video conferencing, or VPN connections) outside of the firewall while leaving the others protected. You can do this using a Demilitarized Zone. This feature allows you to specify the IP address of the computers that are placed outside the firewall of your network.
Security Setup 40 Internet Access Policy Access can be managed by a policy. Use the settings on this screen to establish and access policies. To display a policy’s settings, select the policy from the drop-down menu.
Security Setup 41 To create an Internet access policy: 1. Select a number from the Access Policy dropdown menu. 2. Enter a policy name in the field provided. 3. To enable the policy, select Enabled. 4. To select which PCs are affected by the policy, click Edit List. The List of PCs screen appears. You can select a PC by MAC Address or IP Address. You can also enter a range of IP Addresses if you want the policy to affect a group of PCs. After making your changes, click Save Settings to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Then click Close. 5. Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on whether you want to block or allow Internet access for the PCs you listed on the List of PCs screen. If Deny is selected, the PCs listed are not allowed to access the Internet under the current policy. If Allow is selected, the PCs listed are blocked some the Internet under the current policy. PCs that are not listed under the policy are allowed to access the Internet. 6. Decide which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced. Select the individual days during which the policy will be in effect, or select Everyday. To set times for the policy, select 24 Hours, and enter the times you want. 7. T o filter websites by URL, enter URLs in the Website Blocking by URL Address fields. To filter websites by keywords, enter keywords in the Website Blocking by Keyword fields. 8. T o filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet, add an application into Blocked Applications. (You can
Security Setup 42 only add up to 4 applications.) Enter the information in the Application Name and Port Range fields and select the Protocol type, then click Add. To modify an existing application, select the application from the Blocked List, make the appropriate changes and click Modify. T o delete an existing application from the Blocked List, select the application and click Delete.
Security Setup 43  Single Port Forward Single Port Forwarding Port Forwarding allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, and other specialized Internet applications. T o forward a single port: 1. Click Add. 2. In the Application field, enter the name of your application. 3. In the Protocol field, select the protocol used for this application: TCP, UDP, or Both. 4. In the Port (External) field, enter the port number of the external port used by the server or Internet application. 5. In the Port (Internal) field, enter the port number of the internal port used by the server or Internet application. 6. In the LAN IP field, enter the IP address of the PC running the specific application. 7. Activate/deactivate the Enabled checkbox to enable/disable the client’s DHCP IP reservation. To apply the changes, click Apply. To cancel the latest changes without saving the changes, click Undo. To delete a port forwarding rule, activate the appropriate checkbox in the Select column and click Del.
Security Setup 44 Port Range Forward Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, and other specialized Internet applications. T o forward a port range: 1. Click Add. 2. In the Application field, enter the name of your application. 3. In the Protocol field, select the protocol used for this application: TCP, UDP, or Both. 4. In the WAN Port (Begin) field, enter the beginning port number used by the server or Internet application. 5. In the WAN Port (End) field, enter the end port number used by the server or Internet application. 6. In the LAN IP field, enter the IP address of the PC running the specific application. 7. Activate/deactivate the Enabled checkbox to enable/disable the client’s DHCP IP reservation. To apply the changes, click Apply. To cancel the latest changes without saving the changes, click Undo. To delete a port forwarding rule, activate the appropriate checkbox in the Select column and click Del.
Security Setup 45 Port Range Trigger Port Range Triggering This feature allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The Router remembers the IP address of the computer that sends the matching data, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules. T o add a new port range triggering: 1. Click Add. 2. In the Application field, enter the name of your application. 3. In the Triggered Range field, enter the triggered port number range for each application. Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number needed. Enter the starting port number of the Triggered Range in the left field. Enter the ending port number of the Triggered Range in the right field. 4. In the Forwarded Range field, enter the forwarded port number range for each application. Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number needed. Enter the ending port number of the Triggered Range in the right field. 5. Activate/deactivate the Enabled checkbox to enable/disable the client’s DHCP IP reservation. To apply the changes, click Apply. To cancel the latest changes without saving the changes, click Undo. To delete a port triggering rule, activate the appropriate checkbox in the Select column and click Del.
Security Setup 46 QoS QoS Control Quality of service is the ability to provide different priorities to different applications, users, or data flows, or to guarantee a certain level of performance to a data flow. Wireless WMM Support: If no devices on your network support WMM, select Disabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Enabled. No Acknowledgement: If the Router’s Acknowledgement feature is disabled, the Router will not re-send data if an error occurs, select the default, Disabled. Otherwise, select Enabled. Internet Access Priority You can set the Internet bandwidth priority for a variety of applications and devices. There are four levels priority: High, Medium, Normal, and Low. To use the Internet Access policies you set, select Enabled.
Security Setup 47 Category There are four categories available. Select one of the categories and proceed to the instructions for your selection. To add an online games or applications: 1. Select the appropriate online games or applications. 2. Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium, Normal, or Low. 3. Click Add to save your changes. T o add a new online games or applications: 1. Select Add a new Application. 2. Enter any name to indicate the name of the entry. 3. Enter the port range that the application will be using. You can have up to three ranges to define for this bandwidth allocation. Port numbers can range from 1 to 65535. 4. Select the protocol TCP or UDP, or select Both. 5. Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium, Normal, or Low. 6. Click Add and Save Settings to save your changes. To add an MAC address: 1. Enter a name for your device. 2. Enter the MAC address of your device. 3. Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium, Normal, or Low. 4. Click Add and Save Settings to save your changes. To add a Voice Device: 1. Enter a name for your voice device. 2. Enter the MAC address of your voice device. 3. Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium, Normal, or Low. 4. Click Add and Save Settings to save your changes.
Security Setup 48 Summary This lists the QoS entries you have created for your applications and devices. Select Edit to edit an item or Remove to remove the item. Preset items cannot be edited.
Status 49 Status 4 G L T E & Internet Signal Quality When you access the Internet via a mobile network, click Refresh to show the signal strength. U/SIM Status Your SIM card verification status is shown in this area. Clicking Pin unlock displays the PIN Verification tab.
Status 50 Register Network Network Name: This shows the name of your network operator. Network Technology: This shows the network technology you are currently using. Home/Roaming: This indicates whether the Router is in Home or Roaming status. Clicking Select network displays the Preferred Network tab. Internet Connection Connection Type: This indicates the type of Internet connection you are using. Internet IP Address: This is the Router's IP Address, as seen on your local network. Default Gateway: The Router’s Default Gateway address is displayed here for DHCP and static IP connections. Clicking Change APN displays the Internet > Basic Setting tab.
Status 51 Router Firmware Information Firmware Version: This is the Router’s current firmware. Modem Version: This is the L T E /3G Module’s current firmware. Current Time: This shows the time, as you set on the Optional tab. Local Network Local MAC Address: This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP Router IP Address: The Router’s IP Address that appears on your local network. Subnet Mask: This shows the current subnet mask being configured for
Status 52 your local network. DHCP Server: The status of the DHCP server function is displayed here. Clicking the Change button displays the Network Setting tab. Start IP Address: This shows the beginning of the range of IP Addresses used by devices on your local Ethernet network. End IP Address: The end of the range of IP Addresses used by devices on your local Ethernet network is shown here. DHCP Client Table: Click this button to open a screen showing you which PCs are utilizing the Router as a DHCP server. WiFi Network MAC Address: This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local wireless network. Mode: This displays the wireless mode (802.11b/g/n, 802.11b/g, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n) used by the network. Network Name (SSID): This displays the wireless network name or SSID. Clicking Change button displays the Basic WiFi Network tab. Standard Channel: This displays the channel on which your wireless network is broadcasting.
Telephony 53 Telephony VOIP VOIP VOIP allows the user to connect a standard analog phone to the router via the RJ-11 jack and make voice calls over the internet. Use the information provided by your ISP or VOIP service provider to complete the relevant fields.
Appendix A: FAQ 54 Appendix A : F A Q Q: What does the Power LED indicate? A: The Power LED with solid yellow indicates the Router is on. Q: How to connect to the Router? A: 1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the PC/NB and the Router. 2. Use WiFi to connect. Q: What’s the default “User name” and “Password” for the Router? A: Please refer to the Quick Start Guide included in the package. Q: How to enter GUI? A: 1. Connect PC/NB to the Router. 2. Open Internet Explorer or another Web browser. 3. Input “http://192.168.1.1” (default) or “http://R500.ROUTER”. 4. Input User name and Password. 5. Please refer to the Quick Start Guide included in the package. Q: How to setup the configuration for the Router? A: 1. Enter Wizard page to setup. 2. Enter each GUI page to setup. Q: Why can’t I connect to the network via built-in L T E/3G module? A: 1. Check if the SIM/USIM is inserted well. 2. Check if the type of radio access technology on the screen if the network is available. 3. Check the subscriber’s network operator on the screen if the ISP name is available. 4. Check if the Status on GUI if the SIM/USIM is detected well. 5. Check if the Status on GUI if the APN it is correct.
Appendix A: FAQ 55 Q: Why can't I link on the GUI? A: If you have changed your WiFi security, SSID, Local IP address, you have to repair your network to get a new IP so that you can link the GUI. XP: If you are a WiFi user, click Network Connections and right click on Wireless Network Connection, click Repair. If you use Local Area Connection to connect the Router, click Network Connections and right click on Local Area Connection, click Repair.
Appendix A: FAQ 56 V i s t a /Win 7: 1. If you are a WiFi user, please click Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections > Wireless Network Connection > Diagnose 2. Please click Reset the network adapter “Wireless Network Connection” and it will began to repair. 3. If you use Local Area Connection to connect the Router, please click Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections > Local Area Connection > Diagnose, do the step 1 and following the message to repair it.
Appendix A: FAQ 57 Q: How to setup my WiFi settings from GUI? A: Entering the GUI first then click WiFi > Basic WiFi Network, you can setup your basic WiFi settings here. If you want to set your WiFi Security please click “Basic WiFi Network”. There are nine wireless security mode options supported by the Router: Open System, 802.1x, Shared Key, WPA, WPA2, W P A -W P A 2 -Mixed, WPA PSK, WPA2 PSK, WPA-W P A 2 -Mixed PSK.
Appendix A: FAQ 58 Q: What should be noted when 802.11n is selected? A: For higher data transfer throughput, ensure that the router is not configured to use WEP or TKIP A: Is there any limitation for the WPS function? Q: If you want to use WPS function, make sure that the router is not configured to use WEP as its encryption in Basic WiFi Netwok > Security Type Setup. Q: Why can’t I use the Router in the office? A: Your Router’s IP address might be in conflict with the office default settings. Q: Why is my internet speed so slow with Router? A: 1. You can check the GUI Status > Signal Quality, the Rx Signal Strength. If the footstep is too low it means the signal is too weak. 2. You can go to the GUI WiFi > Basic WiFi Network, change the Standard Channel to others then save.
Appendix A: FAQ 59 Q: Why can’t I use VPN via Router? A: You may check your office IP settings, the IP settings must not conflict with each other. Q: How do I do the settings when I use xDSL to link the Router? A: 1. PPPoE: Go to the GUI Internet > Basic Setting, select Ethernet as Connection Type,> Ethernet Setting. Change Connection Type to PPPoE, and fill in the Username and Password which provided by your ISP. Remember to connect your xDSL or Modem to the WAN Port on your Router. Q: Can I prevent others from using my Router? A: Yes, there are some ways to prevent others from using your Router. 1. Enable your WiFi client filter. 2. Disabled your SSID Suppress. 3. Setting your WiFi security. Q: My PIN code is enabled and where can I input the PIN code to use my Router? A: Enter GUI > 4 G L T E > PIN Verification and input your PIN Code. Q: Why does my SIM status display “Read SIM Fail”, what can I do? A: You can check the SIM card is inserted correctly in your router. Q: How to use the Reset button on the Router? A: 1. Short press of the Reset can restart the Router. 2. Long press of the Reset for more than 5 sec can reset the Router to factory default. Q: Where can I reset the Router to factory default? A: 1. Long press of the Reset button on the Router for more than 5 sec.
Appendix B: Specification 60 Appendix B: Specification Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Physical Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2x2 MIMO) Modem Embedded, LTE/HSPA+/HSPA Modem Chipset Qualcomm MDM9200 + RTR8600 Dimension (LxWxH, mm) 99 x 127.5 x 24.1 mm Weight (g) 170g Interface Power On/Off Switch Y e s WPS Button Y e s LAN port RJ45 x 1 WAN port RJ45 x 1 Telephone port RJ11 x 1, POTS port for standard analog phone connection Power supply plug Y e s Reset button Long push (>5s): Reset to factory default setting Short push: device reset SIM slot Y e s LCD Display Y e s Connectivity and Data Speed SKU: R501 LTE Band 2600/1800/EDD800 MHz LTE Bandwidth Up to 20 MHz LTE Data Rate Downlink: up to 100Mbps, Uplink: up to 50Mbps UMTS/ HSPA+ Band 2100/900 MHz WLAN 802.11b/g/n Voice call VOIP SKU: R505 LTE Band AWS/700MHz LTE Bandwidth Up to 20 MHz LTE Data Rate Downlink: up to 100Mbps, Uplink: up to 50Mbps UMTS/H S P A + Band AWS/850/1900 MHz
Appendix B: Specification 61 WLAN 802.11b/g/n Voice call VOIP SKU: R505A LTE Band AWS/700MHz L T E Bandwidth Up to 20 MHz LTE Data Rate Downlink: up to 100Mbps, Uplink: up to 50Mbps UMTS/ HSPA+ Band AWS/850/1900 MHz WLAN 802.11b/g/n Voice call VOIP SKU: R508 LTE Band 2300 MHz LTE Bandwidth Up to 20 MHz LTE Data Rate Downlink: up to 68Mbps, Uplink: up to 17Mbps UMTS/ HSPA+ Band 2100 MHz GSM Band 900/1800MHz WLAN 802.11b/g/n Voice call VOIP SKU: R509S LTE Band 2500 MHz LTE Bandwidth 5 MHz /10 MHz /15 MHz /20 MHz LTE Data Rate Downlink: up to 68Mbps, Uplink: up to 17Mbps UMTS/ HSPA+ Band 2100 MHz GSM Band 900/1800MHz WLAN 802.11b/g/n Voice call N/A SKU: R528 LTE Band AWS/ Lower 700/1900/Expended 1900MHz LTE Bandwidth 5 MHz /10 MHz /15 MHz /20 MHz LTE Data Rate Downlink: up to 100Mbps, Uplink: up to 50Mbps EVDO Band A W S / 800/PCS 1900MHz WLAN 802.11b/g/n Voice call VOIP Antenna Cellular Main Antenna Embedded
Appendix B: Specification 62 Cellular Rx Diversity Antenna SKU:R501 Embedded, diversity band at 2600/1800/EDD800 MHz SKU:R505/R505A Embedded, diversity band at AWS band and 700 MHz(band 12/17) SKU:R508 Embedded, diversity band at 2300 MHz( B40) MHz SKU:R509S Embedded, diversity band at 2500 MHz( B38) MHz Cellular External Antenna port Yes x 2 Wi-Fi Antenna Embedded Wi-Fi External Antenna Yes x 1 Router Features UMTS/HSPA connection Connection On Demand, Connection when available, Auto APN matching with USIM Security Multiple VPN pass-through (IPSec, PPTP, L2TP), Internet access restriction, Firewall, DoS Prevention, Traffic and Event Logging N A T -NAPT Port forwarding, Port triggering, DMZ, Multicast Pass-Through, Static Routing, Dynamic Routing (RIP1, RIP2), QoS DNS DNS Agent, DDNS ALG Support Yahoo messenger, AOL messenger, MSN messenger, ICQ, RealAudio, NetMeeting, Telnet, FTP, Microsoft Traceroute, Quake, IRC, Microsoft PPTP Client Other features IPv4, TCP, UDP, ICMPv4, ARP, DHCP Server/Client, HTTPs, NTP, TFTP server, MAC Clone, RTP, RTCP, DiffServ, TOS, SNTP Browser-based Administration GUI Setup Wizard in GUI. Browser supported: IE, Firefox, Safari, Chrome Browser-based Administration GUI Multi-Language Support English VOIP Function Voice Telephony RJ-11 for analog phone, VoIP codec Voice Signaling SIP(RFC3261, 3262, 3264)
Appendix B: Specification 63 Wireless LAN 802.11b data rate 1/2/5.5/11 Mbps, Auto or Fixed Rate 802.11g data rate 1/2/5.5/11/6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbps, Auto or Fixed Rate 802.11n data rate 65/135/270(2x2 MIMO) Mbps, Auto or Fixed Rate Security WPA2/WPA/AES/TKIP, WPA/WPA2 PSK mode, 802.1x (identify all EAP types supported), None/64/128 bits WEP Encryption, MAC filter, open system and shared key authentication, SSID Broadcast Disable, WPS. Other Functions Automatic APN / ID / password settings Y e s APN updateThrough browser-based GUI Y e s Support FW version upgrade Yes. System protection Password protected system reset to factory default, Password protected administrator and user access authority (provisioning, configuration, authentication). Status Indication LCD Display [Status Bar] • Cellular Signal Strength • Radio Technology • Wi-Fi, Ethernet, SIP status • Roaming indication • SMS Notification [Main Screen] • Network Operator Name • Greetings • WPS Active Mode with count down timer • Time and Date Accessories Power adaptor Supported, Input - 100~240V 50~60Hz AC, output – 12V/12A Environment Operation Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Operating Humidity 10% to 80% Non-Condensing
Appendix B: Specification 64 Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing Certification FCC, GCF conformance RoHS
Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary 65 Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary 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). EN 60950-1 (IEC 60950-1) Safety of Information Technology Equipment. EN 300 328 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission systems; data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques. EN 301 489-24 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 24: Specific conditions for IMT-2000 CDMA direct spread (UTRA) for mobile and portable (UE) radio and ancillary equipment. ETSI EN 301 511 Global system for mobile communications (GSM); Harmonised EN for mobile stations in the GSM 900 and GSM 1800 bands, covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE directive (1995/5/EC). ETSI EN 301 489-1 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements. ETSI EN 301 489-7 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 7: Specific conditions for mobile and portable radio and ancillary equipment of digital cellular radio telecommunications systems (GSM and DCS).
Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary 66 ETSI EN 301 489-17 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); 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. EN 50385 Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of radio base stations and fixed terminal stations for wireless telecommunication systems with the basic restrictions or the reference levels related to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields (110 MHz - 40 GHz) - General public. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary 67 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: 1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary 68 Glossary 2G: Second-generation mobile networking technology. Represents a switchover from analog to digital; most 2G networks use GSM. 3G: Third-generation mobile networking technology that enables simultaneous transfer of voice and non-voice data; most 3G networks use WCDMA. 3.5G: A more recent standard of mobile networking technology; generally uses HSDPA. 3.75G: A more recent standard of mobile networking technology; generally uses HSUP A . APN (Access Point Name/Network): Provides GPRS routing information. Consists of: Network ID: Identifies the external service requested by a GPRS user. Mobile network operator ID: Specifies routing information. ARFCN (Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number): The specific ID numbers for all radio channels used in cellular mobile communications. bps (bits per second): How data flow is measured. CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol): CHAP identifiers are changed frequently and authentication can be requested by the server at any 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. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service): Delivers data in packets at up to 86 kbps. GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications): The most popular cellular network, mostly operates in 850-900 or 1800-1900 MHz; the primary 2G system. HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access): Advanced WCDMA that delivers downlink bandwidth intensive data at up to 7.2Mbps; typically associated with 3.5G. HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access): Advanced WCDMA that delivers uplink bandwidth intensive data at up to 5.76Mbps; typically associated with 3.75G. H S P A + (High Speed Packet Access +): This is also known as HSPA Evolved, is the
Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary 69 next step and is more focused on delivering data services enabling speeds of up to 42Mbps in the downlink and 11Mbps in the uplink. IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity): A number unique to each GSM/UMTS device that can be used block network access by a stolen mobile device. IP (Internet Protocol): Routes packets over a network. Kbps (Kilobits per second): A data flow measure; 1024 bits/second. LAN (Local Area Network): A data network with limited range but good bandwidth. LTE (Long Term Evolution): Fourth generation cellular technology featuring data speeds of up to 100Mbps downlink and 50Mbps uplink. Additional features include MIMO transmissions and an all IP based network. Mbps (Megabits per second): A d a ta flow measure; 1,048,576 bits/second. PAP ( Password Authentication Protocol): The difference between PAP authentication and a manual or scripted login, is that PAP is not interactive. The username and password are entered in the client's dialing software and sent as one data package as soon as the modems have established a connection, rather than the server sending a login prompt and waiting for a response. PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol): An internet connection method. PIN (Personal Identity Number): Four to eight digital numbers SIM card security code; allows access to the carrier’s network. Rx: Shorthand for Reception. SIM (Subscriber Identity Module): A small card that contains key mobile device identification, subscription and contact information. Tx: Shorthand for Transmission. WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access): Advanced EDGE that supports 384kbps data flow. Most 3G networks use this standard, the same as UMTS.

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