Huawei Technologies W5101 Mobile Wi-Fi User Manual English

Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd Mobile Wi-Fi English

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UserManual.pdf

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Thank you for choosing the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart. The
LTE Mobile WiFi Smart allows you to access a wireless
network at high speeds.
Note:
This guide briefly describes the appearance of the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart and the
procedures for using the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart. For details about how to set the
management parameters, see help information on the web management page.
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Connection Scenarios
Scenario 1: One-device Internet access using
computer
Scenario 2: Multi-device Internet access
using Wi-Fi (connected to a computer)
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Scenario 3: Multi-device Internet access using Wi-Fi (connected to the power adapter)
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Getting to Know Your LTE Mobile WiFi Smart
The following figure shows the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart. It is provided only for your reference.
The actual product may be different.
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USB connector
It connects the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart to a computer.
Wi-Fi indicator
It indicates the status of a Wi-Fi network.
Steady green: A Wi-Fi connection is set up.
Off: The Wi-Fi function is turned off or fails, or the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart has been
removed.
SMS indicator
It indicates the status of an SMS.
Steady green: There are unread messages in your inbox.
Blinking green once every 2s: The message storage is full.
Off: The LTE Mobile WiFi Smart is powered off, there are no unread messages, or the
message storage is not full.
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2G/3G/LT E indicator
It indicates the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart's status.
Blinking green twice every 2s: The LTE Mobile WiFi Smart is powered on.
Blinking green once every 0.2s: The software of the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart is being
upgraded.
Blinking green once every 2s: The LTE Mobile WiFi Smart is registered with a 2G network.
Steady green: The LTE Mobile WiFi Smart is connected to a 2G network .
Blinking blue once every 2s: The LTE Mobile WiFi Smart is registered with a 3G network.
Steady blue: The LTE Mobile WiFi Smart is connected to a 3G network.
Blinking cyan once every 2s: The LTE Mobile WiFi Smart is registered with a 3G+ network.
Steady cyan: The USB Stick is connected to a 3G+ network
Blinking Purple once every 2s: The USB Stick is registered with a LTE network.
Steady Purple: The USB Stick is connected to a LTE network.
Off: The LTE Mobile WiFi Smart is removed.
microSD card slot
It holds a microSD card.
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SIM card slot
It holds a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card.
Getting Started
Installing the SIM Card
1. Slide the cover off.
2. Insert the SIM card into the card slot.
3. Slide the cover back onto the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart until it snaps into place.
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Inserting the microSD Card
Insert the microSD card into the USB Stick, as shown in the following figure.
Note:
The microSD card is an optional accessory. If it is not provided in the package, you can
buy one yourself.
Ensure that the beveled edge of the SIM card is properly aligned with that of the SIM card
slot and the microSD card is inserted according to the direction as labeled on the microSD
card slot.
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Do not remove the microSD or SIM card when the card is in use. Otherwise, the card as
well as your USB Stick may get damaged and the data stored on the card may be
corrupted.
Do not use any SIM card that is not standard or is incompatible with the LTE Mobile WiFi
Smart. Otherwise, the card as well as your LTE Mobile WiFi Smart may get damaged and
the data stored on the card may be corrupted.
Using the Power Adapter
Connect the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart to the power adapter's USB port, and connect the power
adapter to a power outlet.
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Note:
Please only use the correct in-car power adapter (HWCC02) or power adapter provided for
your region – HW-050100x4W, where “x” will be one of U, E, B, A, or J, depending on your
region. For details about a specific charger, contact your network operator.
The power adapter is an optional accessory. If it is not included in the product package,
purchase one separately.
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Using Your LTE Mobile WiFi Smart
The procedure for installing the management program depends on your computer's operating
system. The following sections are based on Windows XP.
Connecting to a Network
1. Connect the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart to one of your computer's USB ports.
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2. Complete the installation as prompted.
When the installation is complete, the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart's web management page is
displayed.
3. A dial-up connection is set up and you are connected to the network.
Note:
If the installation wizard does not run automatically, find the SetupWi-Fi.exe file in the driver
path, and double-click the file to run it.
The default user name and password of the web management page are admin.
If your SIM card's personal identification number (PIN) verification function is enabled, log in
to the web management page, and enter and save the PIN.
If you are not using the default Profile, log in to the web Mobile Broadband->Connection
page, and configure and save the Profile settings.
When using the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart to access a network, do not use other devices to
access the network, because doing so may cause conflicts.
A maximum of ten WiFi devices can connect to the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart to access the
Internet.
If you are not connected to the network, access http://192.168.0.1 to check the device
status.
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If you cannot access http://192.168.0.1, disconnect other network connections, such as an
Ethernet or Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) connection, remove and then insert the LTE Mobile WiFi
Smart, or restart the computer.
Disconnecting from a Network
Remove the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart from your computer.
Note:
By default, the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart automatically disconnects from the network if no data
is transferred within 10 minutes.
If you do not need to connect to the network, it is recommended that you remove the LTE
Mobile WiFi Smart from your computer to reduce data traffic.
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Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection
1. Ensure that the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart's Wi-Fi function is available.
2. To set up a computer with the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart, choose Start > Control Panel >
Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection.
Note: To set up a Wi-Fi connection, your computer must have a wireless network adapter
installed. If Wireless Network Connection is displayed, a wireless network adapter is available.
Otherwise, check to make sure you have a wireless network adapter installed.
3. Click View available wireless networks to view the wireless network connection list.
4. Select the wireless network connection whose service set identification (SSID) is the same as
that of the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart, and click Connect.
Note:
If a security mechanism is enabled for the wireless network connection, enter the correct
network key.
The SSID and the network key are printed on the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart, as shown in the
following figure.
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5. Wait until a wireless network connection icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the
computer screen. A wireless network connection is set up.
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Connecting to a Game Console (for example, PSP ) through Wi-Fi
1. On the PSP, turn on the WLAN.
2. Choose Settings > Network Settings.
3. Select Infrastructure Mode.
4. Select New Connection, and enter the
connection name.
5. Select Scan to search for wireless
networks. A list of access points will be
displayed on the screen.
6. Select the access point with the LTE
Mobile WiFi Smart's SSID, and press the
► button on the PSP. Confirm the SSID,
and enter the correct wireless network
encryption key.
7. Press the ► button to proceed to the
next step, and then press the X button to
save settings.
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8. Select Test Connection to test whether
the network connection is successful.
9. You can now open the browser and
access the network.
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Connecting to a Tablet Computer (for ex ample, iPad) through Wi -Fi
1. Touch Settings > WLAN to turn on WLAN.
2. The tablet computer automatically
searches for wireless connections and
displays a list of access points.
3. Select the access point with the LTE Mobile
WiFi Smart's SSID.
4. If required, enter the correct wireless
network encryption key, and tap Join.
(The lock icon indicates that the
encryption key is required to connect to
this wireless network.)
Note:
Wi-Fi devices, such as an iPhone, iPod touch, PS3 and NDSi, can all access the Internet through
the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart. For specific operations, refer to the Wi-Fi device's user manual.
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Viewing Service Information
Visit http://192.168.0.1 to view your service information.
Restoring Factory Defaults
If you are uncertain of which settings you have configured or changed, you can restore the
factory defaults that come with the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart, and reconfigure the device.
To restore the factory defaults, connect the LTE Mobile WiFi Smart to a computer or a power
outlet, and press and hold the RESET button for 5 seconds.
Reset
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Note:
Restoring factory defaults deletes all the device's user-defined settings and restores all the
settings on the web management page to their defaults.
Version: V100R001_01 Part Number: 31010***

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