Cradlepoint PHS300 PHS Travel Router User Manual SPHSManual
Cradlepoint, Inc. PHS Travel Router SPHSManual
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Sprint PHS at a
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Sprint PHS Basics
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 data-
enabled cell phone (contact your service provider for details) or a USB Modem to the USB Port on the Sprint
PHS. Turn on the Sprint PHS using the ON / OFF switch on the unit and turn on your cell phone (USB
modems will automatically be enabled).
The Sprint PHS and phone will automatically create your network. If you are using a cell phone, be sure you
have configured the phone’s settings to act as a modem. Once your Sprint PHS has fully booted and
operating along side your USB modem or phone, use the wireless network finder on your computer to
associate with your new wireless network. The first time you use the Sprint PHS your network will be
named:
SPRINTPHS-xxx
Where ‘xxx’ is the last three digits of the Sprint PHS’s MAC Address. The MAC Address can be found on
the bottom of the unit. The password, by default, is the last 6 characters of the unit’s MAC address.
Once your computer has associated with your new wireless network, you are ready to start surfing. Simply
open your favorite Web Browser, enter your password at the Login screen, and select the Login button. We
recommend that you change your password after your first login, which is easily accomplished from the
Sprint PHS’s Admin and Setup pages. (See Setting Your Password for details.)
Using the Contols
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LED 0 –
Power/Charging Status of
Router
Solid Green The SPRINT PHS’s battery is completely charged, unit connected to external power.
Solid Amber SPRINT PHS is charging the internal battery and connected to external power.
Flashing Amber SPRINT PHS is not connected to external power and the battery is running low.
Flashing Red SPRINT PHS is connected to external power and its internal temperature is too high.
* Turn the unit OFF and unplug the power source. Be sure that you are not using a a power
supply with a different voltage then provided in this package.
OFF SPRINT PHS is OFF and not connected to external power source
-OR-
SPRINT PHS is on, running on its battery and the battery is not low.
So how does it all work?
The Sprint PHS contains a 802.11a/b/g WiFi router. Your phone provides access to the Internet
through the data network. When your phone is connected to the Sprint PHS, the unit creates a local
WiFi network and connects to the Internet through your service provider’s data network. This creates
your own personal, portable wireless network or “hotspot”. Set it up anywhere within your cellular
service provider’s coverage area whenever you want access to the Internet, check your email, or work
via a VPN. Depending on your handset model, the Sprint PHS even charges your handset at the
same time.
Phone
Or
Modem
USB to Data
Port Cable
USB
Port
802.11
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BLED 1 –
Router/Admin Pages Status
Green Wireless network is ready.
Amber SPRINT PHS is booting.
Red SPRINT PHS failure. No wireless network.
OFF SPRINT PHS is OFF.
CLED 2 –
USB/Netwrok Status
Green SPRINT PHS is connected properly to handset and a data link has been established.
Amber Handset is connected and data link is being established.
Red Handset not connected –AND / OR - data link failed.
OFF No handset connected -OR- SPRINT PHS is OFF
DVentilation Slots
These allow excess heat to be removed from the SPRINT PHS while operating. It is recommended that the unit not be
covered with any material that will block the dispersion of heat away from the unit. The unit should not reach extreme
temperatures.
EBattery Cover This cover protects an d secures the battery. Remove to replace the battery.
FFactory Default Reset
Button
To return all the User Defined configurations (such as those specified in the Setup / Help Pages) to their original factory
default settings simply turn the unit OFF, open the battery cover and locate a small hole denoted by a triangle, press and
hold the Factory Default Reset button using a paper clip or other small tool, and turn the unit ON. After the LEDs have
flashed ON then OFF then ON again, release the button. All setting should be reset.
GON / OFF Switch
OFF
The unit is completely OFF when the unit is not connected to external power and the ON / OFF switch is in the OFF
position.
The unit will charge its own battery and some phone batteries if switched OFF and connected to external power.
* No access to the router or the wireless network can be established while the unit is OFF.
ON
If the unit is ON and not connected to a phone or handset, it’s Admin and Setup Pages are still accessible by associating
with its SSID (Network Name) and entering 192.168.0.1 into the URL bar of a web browser. Note: Login will be required to
access the Sprint PHS Admin and Setup Pages
If the unit is ON and connected to a fully operable data-enabled cell phone or USB modem, a wireless network will be
automatically established. Some laptops will automatically associate with the network. In some cases the user will need to
select the wireless network from their laptop’s wireless network list. (Details vary by Operating System.)
The unit will operate off external power exclusively while connected to an external power source. If there is sufficient
excess power available the unit will also charge some phones. This feature varies by phone manufacturer and model.
HExternal Power Connection The power connector is a standard jack size and when connected to the proper cable and an external power source will
power the SPRINT PHS according to the specifications listed in the ON / OFF switch section of the Controls list.
IUSB-to-Modem Port
This is a standard USB port that is used to connect either to a USB modem or to a data-enabled cellular phone. Cables for
USB to Data connection vary by phone manufacturer and are not provided with the Sprint PHS. Contact your service
provider for further information.
Configuring Your Wireless
Network
Welcome to the Admin Setup Pages!
To access the Admin and Setup Pages:
Be sure that the Sprint PHS and Phone/Modem are ON. Most USB modems will
be powered by the Sprint PHS and may have additional power options. Select
the Sprint PHS wireless network from your computer’s list of wireless networks.
CAUTION: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your
product will cause damage to the unit and void the warranty.
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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. It is recommended that you
run this wizard when you use your Sprint PHS for the first
time. This wizard allows you to personalize your network
name (SSID), passwords, security type, connection type,
and time zone.
Navigating the Admin and Setup Pages
Select the Main Topic tab you wish to use.
Use the side navigation menu to access subtopics.
Be sure to save your settings
before leaving each page.
You can abandon all your changes at
any time by selecting “Don’t Save Settings.”
What you’ll find in these pages
BASIC Topics
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Wizard
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
WAN This page is used to set your Internet connection
type. For most users, the default settings are
appropriate for everyday usage.
Specify DNS Servers
Advanced DNS settings
MTU Settings
Link Drop Delay
WAN Port Speed
Ping Response Settings
MAC Cloning Settings
LAN
Use this page to configure the internal network
settings of your SPRINT PHS router. The IP
Address that is configured here is the IP Address
that you use to access the Web-based
management interface. If you change the IP
Address here, you may need to adjust your PC’s
network settings to access the network again. The
default settings are appropriate for most everyday
users.
Set IP Address
Set Subnet Mask
RIP Settings
Set Router Metric
Default Router set
Enable/Disable IGMP
Enable/Disable DNS Relay
DHCP This page is used to configure the built in DHCP
Server to assign IP Addresses to the computers
on your network.
Enable/Disable DHCP Server
Specify DHCP IP Address Range
Specify Lease Time
Enable DHCP Broadcast
View DHCP Clients
Add DHCP Reservation
View Reservations List
Wireless
This page is used to configure your basic wireless
settings for you SPRINT PHS. From here you can
set your visibility of your network to others, your
wireless network name, and security type. Some
of these features may have already been set by
you if you used the Setup wizards on the main
screen of the Help and Setup Pages.
Enable/Disable Wireless Radio
Set SSID
Set Network Visibility
Auto/Manual Channel Select
Set Transmission Rate
Set 802.11 Mode
Set “Super G “Mode
ADVANCED Topics
Virtual Server
The Virtual Server option allows you to define a
single public port on your router for redirection to
an internal LAN IP Address and Private LAN port if
required. This feature is useful for hosting online
services such as FTP or Web Servers.
Add Virtual Server
View Virtual Servers List
Special Applications
The Special Applications option is used to open
single or multiple ports on your router when the
router senses data sent to the Internet on a
“trigger” port or port range. Special Applications
rules apply to all computers on your internal
network.
Application Level Gateway (ALG) Configuration
Add Special Applications Rule
View Spec Applications Rules List
Routing The Routing option allows you to apply fixed
routes to defined destinations.
Add Route
View Added Routes List
View Existing Routes List
Access Control
The Access Control option allows you to control
access in and out if your network. Use this feature
as Access Controls to only grant access to
approved sites, limit web access based on time or
dates, and/or block network access for certain
applications.
This page includes a wizard to assist you in
adding new policies.
Enable/Disable Access Control
Policy Wizard
View Existing Policies
Web Filter
The Web Filter option allows you to set up a list of
allowed Websites that can be used by multiple
users. When the Web Filter is enabled, all other
Websites not listed on this page will be bloked. To
use this feature, you must also select the “Apply
Web Filter” checkbox in the Access Control
Section.
Add Website(s)
View allowed Websites
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MAC Address 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
Enable MAC Address Filter
Filter Setting (Allow/Deny clients)
Add MAC Address
View Filters
Firewall
The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) option provides you
with an option to set a single computer on your
network outside of the SPRINT PHS router. If you
have a computer that cannot run Internet
applications successfully from behind the router,
then you can place the computer into the DMZ for
unrestricted internet access. This option is
recommened to be a last resort as it tends to leave
the DMZ computer at a security risk.
Enable DMZ
Set the DMZ IP Address
Inbound Filter
The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method
of controlling data received from the Internet. With
this feature you can configure inbound data
filtering rules that control data based on an IP
address range. You can use this to limit accress
to a server on your network to a system(s).
Add Inbound Filter Rule
View Added Inbound Filter RRules
Advanced Wireless
These are more advanced settings for your
wireless network. If you are unfamiliar with the
settings it is recommended that you read the help
section on this subtopic before changing any of
the presets.
Fragmentation Threshold
RTS Threshold
Beacon Period
DTIM Interval
Enable 802.11d
Transmit Power
WDS Enable
(Add WDS AP MAC Address)
Schedules The Schedules Rules feature is used to manage
parental controls and firewall rules according to a
schedule you define.
Add Schedule Rule
View Added Schedule Rules
TOOLS Topics
Admin
The admin option is used to set a password for
access to the Web-based management. By default
there is not Admin password (the default password
you are familiar with by now is the User password).
Set Admin Password
Set User Password
Administration and Remote Settings
Enable / Disable UPnP
Save and Restore Configuration
Time
The Time configuration option allows you to
configure, update, and maintain the correct time n the
interval system clock. From this section you can set
the time zone that you are in and set the NTP
(Network Time Protocol) Server. Daylight Savings
can also be configured to automatically adjust the
time when needed.
Time zone and Daylight savings settings
Enable / Disable and set NTP Server
Set the date and time manually
Allows for you to copy your computer’s current
time settings.
Syslog This option allows you to log information about your
network. You can send this information to a Syslog
Server.
Enable / Disable Syslog Server
Set Syslog Server IP Address
Email
The Email option can be used to send your Syslog
information to your e-mail account along with or
instead of to a Syslog Server. You can also select at
what intervals you would like to receive this
information about your network.
Enable / Disable E-mail Notification
Set Email Settings
Set Email Notification Schedule
System
The System page allows you to reboot your SPRINT
PHS router to the factory default settings without
using the hardware Reset button found on the front of
your SPRINT PHS. Remember, restoring the Default
Factory Settings will erase all of your configured
changes.
Reboot the Device
Restore all Settings to the Factory Defaults
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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.
Firmware information and latest version check
Download Firmware Upgrade section
Set Firmware Upgrade notification options
Dynamic DNS
The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web,
FTP, etc) using a domain name that you have
purchased (www.yourchoiceofname.com) with your
dynamically assigned IP Address. Most Broadband
Internet Service Providers assign dynamic (changing)
IP Addresses. Using a DDNS service provider, your
friends can enter your host name to connect to you
server no matter what your IP address is.
Enable / Disable DNS
Dynamic DNS Settings
STATUS Topics
Device Info All of you Internet and network connection details
are displayed on this page. The firmware version
is also displayed here.
View Time and Firmware Version
View WAN Settings
View LAN Settings
View Wireless LAN Settings
View LAN Computers
Wireless Use this option to view the wireless clients that are
connected to your network.
View Number of Wireless Clients
View Trusted Clients
Routing This page displays the routing details configured
for your SPRINT PHS. View Routing Settings
Logs
This page allows you to view the Syslog
information about your SPRINT PHS. You can
define what types of events you want to view and
te event levels to view.
Set Syslog Options
View / Edit Syslog Details
Statistics
View all your network’s Traffic Statistics from this
page. Traffic Statistics display Receive and
Transmit packets passing though your SPRINT
PHS router.
LAN Statistics
WAN Statistics
Wireless Statistics
Active Sessions This page displays the full details of the actives
sessions to you r SPRINT PHS router. View Active Sessions
HELP Topics
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Subtopics
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.
Hyperlinks to each main and subtopic of the Help
and Setup Pages.
GLOSSARY Pages
The Wizard
To begin, select on the main screen of the Help Pages.
Select to go to
the next
step.
You can select at
anytime to return to the main
Help page.
When setting your password, it is
more secure to use a combination of
letters and numbers and something
that is easy for you to remember.
Select the arrow on the pull down
menu to show all available time
zones and chose the zone which
applies to your area.
The glossary provides you with definitions to aide your
understanding of the SPRINT PHS functionality.
Hyperlinks by letter to jump to lexigraphically ordered
sections of the page.
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You can select at anytime to return to the previous step.
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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. Though the Sprint PHS is one of
only a few routers that come to you secure first, it
is recommended that you select “BETTER” or
“BEST” to ensure minimal attack from malicious
Internet users.
Reboot the Sprint PHS to save and
use your changes now.
Continue without saving
changes.
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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.
Factory Default Reset
The Factory Default reset will clear all your saved setting on the Sprint PHS.
The user name and password will revert back to the original “SPRINTPHS-xxx”
SSID and use the last 6 digits of the MAC Address for the password.
To use the factory default reset, simply:
1. Turn the SPRINT PHS OFF
2. Remove the battery cover and locate a small hole,
indicated by a triangle, next to the battery.
3. Press and hold the Reset button while you turn the unit back ON.
(A paperclip end or other small tool will do.)
4. Release the button after you see the LEDs flash ON, OFF, then ON again.
All your settings will return to the factory presets as the SPRINT PHS reboots.
Tips and Troubleshooting
The Error Pages
DATA SERVICE UNAVAILABLE
This page is designed to recognize if your cellular phone is not enabled with
a tethered data plan required to operate as a modem. If you get this page,
you may need to contact your cellular service company for details. The data
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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.
Your cellular phone has sufficient operating battery life.
It may also be the case that:
The cable connecting your phone or modem is bad.
The data port on your phone is bad.
The battery power on the SPRINT PHS is low and needs to be connected to
external power.
Your cellular phone may be malfunctioning and/or your service provider is
having technical problems.
HANDSET ERROR
If your phone has a bad signal, no service plan, a bad connection
port, a low battery, is OFF, or malfunctioning in some way, you may
get this page.
Try turning your phone OFF, then back ON or contact your service
provider for technical assistance.
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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.
The number of clients allowed on your network is a setting you can
change in the Help and Setup Pages on your SPRINT PHS. The
setting is by default only set to 1 for your security.
If the owner is available you can chat with them using the chat
window here. In some cases the max users may need to be updated
by the owner in order to allow more users on the router.
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. 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 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.
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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed
and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your
body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency
bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the
factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not
accessible by the end user.