Quanta Computer QD8 Portable Router User Manual BF 01C

Quanta Computer Inc Portable Router BF 01C

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BF-01CUser ManualIntroductionInstalling the BF-01CWireless Connection to the BF-01CInternet Connection SettingsUse Overseas Troubleshooting123456Thank you for purchasing the BF-01C.This manual describes product installation and its default settings. It also provides troubleshooting information. Please always read this manual before using the product.Appendix 7
11 Introduction1Main FeaturesThis section describes the main product features. • SupportsNTTDocomo”Xi”.(Whenreceiving:Max.37.5Mbps;Whensending:Max.12.5Mbps) ※Thecommunicationspeedsarethemaximumvaluesinsendingandreceivingstandards.However,thesedonotindicateactualcommunicationspeeds.Datatransmissionisprovidedoverabest-effortnetwork.Forthatreason,actualcommunicationspeedsmayvaryaccordingtothecommunicationenviron-mentandthetrafficloadonthenetwork. ※WhenoutsideoftheXiarea,thiscanalsobeusedinaFOMAhigh-speedarea(whenreceiving:Max.7.2Mbps;whensending:Max.5.7Mbps).• TheInternetconnectionautomaticallyswitchesinpublicwirelessLANareas,suchasMzone,fromtheXilineorFOMAlinetothepublicwirelessLAN.• Theincludedcradleprovidesawiredportconnection,andrechargestheproduct.• Connectsupto10wirelessLANdevices,suchaspersonalcomputersandgameconsoles.• ConnectstowirelessLANdeviceswithonetouchusingAOSSorWPS.Operating EnvironmentThissectiondescribestheproductoperatingenvironment.Supported DevicesiPad,iPodtouch,gameconsole(Nintendo3DS™,NintendoDS®,PSP®”PlayStationPortable”),anddevicesthatsupportwirelessLAN.
2Supported OS (Personal Computers)Windows7(32bit/64bit),Vista(32bit/64bit),XP(32bit), MacOSX(10.4/10.5/10.6)※ Supports Windows 7 Starter/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate. ※ Supports Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate. ※ Windows XP must have Service Pack 3 or later installed.Supported Browsers InternetExplorer6/7/8/9 Firefox3.5/3.6/4 NintendoDSBrowser,NintendoDSiBrowser PSP®InternetBrowser InternetExplorerMobile(WindowsMobile6.x) OperaMobile9/10 Safari3/4/5(MacOS/iPodtouch)※ To change the product's settings, or to check the setting contents, use Internet Explorer 6/7/8/9, or Firefox 3.5/3.6/4 (Windows 7/Vista/XP). Browsers provided in game console or cell phones cannot implement all product settings.
3Mobile Wi-Fi Router (BF-01C) Unit(Rear Cover BF01C, Includes Warrantee)Desktop Cradle BF01C (Includes Warrantee)AC Adapter BF01 (Includes Warrantee) Battery Pack BF01Main Unit AccessoriesBeforeusingthisproduct,checkthatalloftheaccessoriesareincluded.
4Note If separate, additional information is included, refer to that.USB Cable BF01 LAN Cable (Free Sample)User Manual (This Manual) Mobile Device Connection Guide
5Part Names and FunctionsFront Panel1. WIRELESS LEDGlowing(lightblue) : WheninXiareaGlowing(purple)  : WheninFOMAinternationalroamingareaGlowing(blue)  : WheninFOMAareaGlowing(green)  : WheninwirelessLANareaGlowing(red)  : WhenoutsideofXiarea,FOMAlineandwirelessLAN  area,andwhennotconnectedtowiredInternetGlowing(yellow)  : WheninpowersavingmodeFlashing(lightblue) : WhencommunicatingonXilineFlashing(purple)  : WhencommunicatingonFOMAinternationalroaminglineFlashing(blue)  : WhencommunicatingonFOMAlineFlashing(green)  : WhencommunicatingonwirelessLANOff  : WhenconnectedtowiredInternet2. BATTERY LEDGlowing(blue)  : Batterycapacityis50%orhigher Rechargingiscompletedandthepoweristurned onGlowing(green)  : Batterycapacityis50-25%Glowing(red)  : Batterycapacityis25-10%Flashing(red)  : Batterycapacityis10%orlowerGlowing(yellow)  : RechargingOff  : Rechargingiscompletedandthepoweristurned off※ Battery capacity is a general indicator.123
63. AOSS/DIAG LEDGlowing(yellow)  : Securitykeyexchangesucceeds(AOSS/WPSsucceeds)/WirelessLANsecuritysetting completedFlashingTwoTimes(blue): Thisproductcanexchangesecuritykeys. (LANSide:AOSS/WPSIdling) (InternetSide:AOSSIdling)*1ContinuousFlashing(blue): Failedtoexchangesecuritykeys(AOSS/WPSfailed)Flashing(red)  : Thenumberofflashesindicatesthestatusoftheproduct.Off  : WirelessLANsecurityisnotset.Flashing (red) status Content StatusContinuousFlashing*2•Bootingupsystem•Updatingthefirmware•Savingsettings•Initializing•AccessinginternalstorageregionFlashingThreeTimes *3WiredLANError WiredLANcontrolleris malfunctioning.FlashingFourTimes *3WirelessLANerror WirelessLANcontrolleris malfunctioning.FlashingFiveTimesIPAddressSettingError CommunicationisnotpossiblebecausethenetworkaddressesarethesameontheInternetsideandtheLANside.Changetheproduct'sLAN-sideIPaddresssetting.FlashingSixTimesTemperatureError Theinternalproducttemperatureishigh.Turnthepowertotheproductoffandallowittocoolforawhilebeforeusingit.
7*1 Devices idling with AOSS switch to flashing two times (yellow) when detected by the Internet side of the product. *2 Do not turn off the power when the device is continuously flashing. Doing so can damage it. *3 When the AC adapter is disconnected from the device, turn off the power to it, and remove the battery pack. Return the battery pack to its original position after waiting for a while. Side Panel4. Power ButtonWhenthepowerisoff,holddownthepowerbuttonforapproximatelythree secondstoturnthepoweron.Whenoperatingthisdevice,holddownthepowerbuttonforapproximatelythreesecondstoturnthepoweroff.5. AOSS ButtonWhenthepowerison,holddownthebutton(forapproximatelythree seconds)untiltheAOSS/DIAGLEDflashesinbluetoenterastatus(AOSS operatingstatus)wheresecuritykeyscanbeexchanged.6. Strap HoleAttachescommerciallyavailablestraps.7. Cradle ConnectorConnectstheincludedcradle.45678
88. Mini USB ConnectorConnectstheincludedACadapteroraUSBcable.Back Side Panel9. Default Value LabelListsthisunit’sSSID(defaultvalue)andencryptionkey(defaultvalue)andthelike.10. Battery BoxHoldstheincludedbatterypack.11. UIM Card SlotForinsertingaDocomoUIMcard.※ This device does not support the use of FOMA cards. If you have a FOMA card, please replace it from your Docomo vendor. 12. RESET Switch Whenthepowertothisdeviceison,holddowntheRESETbutton(for approximatelythreeseconds)untiltheAOSS/DIAGLEDflashesinredto initializethesettings.91011 12
9Cradle Front SideCradle Top13. LAN LEDGlowing(green) : WhenthewiredportissetastheLANportOff  : WhenthewiredportissetastheINTERNETport14. LINK/ACT LEDGlowing(green) : WhenthewiredportislinkedFlashing(green) : Whenthewiredportiscommunicating15. POWER LEDGlowing(green) : WhentheincludedACadapterisconnected16. Cradle ConnectorConnectsthemainunit'scradleconnector.13 151416
10Cradle Back Side17. POWER ConnectorConnectstheincludedACadapter.18. Wired Port SwitchtooperatethisastheLANportortheINTERNETportbyusingtheon-off switch. 19. On-off SwitchSwitchtousethewiredporteitherastheLANportortheINTERNETport.17 1918
112 Installing the BF-01C2Power ON/OFFTurnthepowerON/OFFusingthepowerbutton.Whenthepowerisoff,holddownthepowerbuttonforapproximatelythreesecondsto turn the power on.Whenoperatingthisdevice,holddownthepowerbuttonforapproximatelythreeseconds to turn the power off.Note In the default setting, if no wireless device is connected to the product for approximately one minute, it will automatically switch to standby mode. Operations such as connecting to the Internet do not work while the unit is in standby mode. But the system will recover to its normal operating status either by pressing the power button or by connecting a wireless device to the product. However, the system will not shift to standby mode while power is being supplied or when it is connected to a wired port. Power Button
123 Wireless Connection to the BF-01C3Wireless Connection to a Personal ComputerThissectiondescribestheproceduresforconnectingthisproductwirelesslytoapersonalcomputerrunningWindows,usingAOSS/WPS(push-buttontype)asan example.SettingmethodsvaryaccordingtotheversionofWindowsthatisrunning.Note Refer to the Reference Guide for details on other connecting methods. See page 58 in this manual on reference method.For Windows 7/VistaFollowtheprocedurebelowtoconnecttothisdeviceusingAOSS/WPS(push-buttontype)onapersonalcomputerrunningWindows7orVista.Note In setting AOSS/WPS (push-button type), the personal computer and this device establish a 1-to-1 relationship. For that reason, you cannot connect another device with AOSS/WPS (push-button type) while it is being set. To connect multiple devices to one BF-01C unit, connect another device after completing the AOSS/WPS (push-button type) connection.1 Select [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [AirStation Utility] - [Client Manager V].
132 When the screen below is displayed, click [Create connection destination].3 When the ”User Account Control” screen is displayed, click [Yes] or [Continue].
144 Click the automatic security setting button displayed in the screen.5 When the screen below is displayed, hold down the AOSS button for approximately 2 seconds until the AOSS/DIAG LED flashes. Release the button when the LED flashes. ※ The product image in the screen is an example. The product and AOSS button position may differ from your system, so check the position of the button in advance.
156 The device is automatically detected, and connected.※ The product image in the screen is an example. Hold down the AOSS button until the AOSS/DIAG LED ashes twice in blue.AOSS/DIAG LED
167 Wait for the connection to complete.8 When ”Connection with AOSS completed” or ”Connection with WPS push-button type completed” is displayed, check the name of the connection destination, and click [Save and close].※ The product image in the screen is an example. Note The connection destination name can be freely set.
179 When ”Wireless connection destination creation completed” is displayed, click [Close].10 If a screen ”Set Network Location” is displayed, click the location that matches the environment where the devices will be used. (In the example here, click ”Home Network”.)
1811 If the ”User Account Control” screen is displayed, click [Yes] or [Continue].12 If the screen below is displayed, click [Close].Thiscompletesconnectingtothisproduct.Note If connecting to this device fails, the AOSS/DIAG LED will continuously flash in blue for approximately 30 minutes, and a screen like the one below is displayed. In such case, click ”Start creating wireless connection from the beginning” and implement the procedures again from step 4 (Page14).※ Sample screen.
194 Troubleshooting4Initializing the SettingsUsethefollowingprocedurestoinitializethesettings(Reset).1 Check that the power to the device is on.2 Remove the back side cover.3 Hold down the RESET button (for approximately three seconds) until the AOSS/DIAG LED flashes in red.4 After about one minute, check that the AOSS/DIAG LED is lit in yellow.Thiscompletesinitializationofthisproduct.RESET Button
205 Appendix5Product SpecificationsMain Unit/CradleWirelessInterface(LAN Side) Compliance StandardsIEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11nARIBSTD-T66(IEEE802.11b/g)Maximum DataTransfer Speed(Theoretical Value)IEEE802.11b11MbpsIEEE802.11g54MbpsIEEE802.11n150MbpsMode AccessPoint(AP)ModeFrequencyRange2412-2472MHz1-13channels*Whenbeingusedoverseas(internationalroaming),therangeisrestrictedto2412-2462MHzand1-11channels.*Basically,signalsdonotcross-talk(orinterfere)withthoseofotherdevices,suchascellphones,cordlesstelephones,televisions,radiosandthelike,butifthesedevicesarewirelesswitha2.4GHzband,thereisthepossibilitythatcross-talkcanoccur.No. of Ports 1PortNo. of Devices That Can Be Connected Simultaneously10DevicesSecurity WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES),WPA-PSK(TKIP/AES),WPA/WPA2mixedPSK(TKIP/AESmixedmode),WEP(64bit/128bit)privacyseparator,ANYconnectionrejection,MACaccessrestrictions(upto16devices)
21WirelessInterface(Internet Side)Compliance StandardsIEEE802.11a/IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11nARIBSTD-T71(IEEE802.11a)ARIBSTD-T66(IEEE802.11b/g)Maximum DataTransfer Speed(Theoretical Value)IEEE802.11a54MbpsIEEE802.11b11MbpsIEEE802.11g54MbpsIEEE802.11n150Mbps*IEEE802.11acannotbeusedwhenthedeviceissetforinternationalroaming.Mode Station(STA)ModeFrequencyRange5GHzBandW5236/40/44/48channels(5180-5240MHz)W5352/56/60/64channels(5260-5320MHz)2.4GHzBand1-13channels(2412-2472MHz)*Whenthedeviceisbeingusedoverseas(international roaming),therangeisrestrictedto2412-2462MHzand1- 11channels.Also,cannotbeusedin5GHzband.*Basically,signalsdonotcross-talk(orinterfere)withthose ofotherdevices,suchascellphones,cordlesstelephones, televisions,radiosandthelike,butifthesedevicesare wirelesswitha2.4GHzband,thereisthepossibilitythat cross-talkcanoccur.No. of Ports 1PortSecurity WPA2-EAP(TKIP/AES),WPA-EAP(TKIP/AES),WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES),WPA-PSK(TKIP/AES),WPA/WPA2mixedPSK(TKIP/AESmixedmode),802.1X/EAP(WEP),WEP(64bit/128bit)
22MobileInterface Compliance StandardsLTE(Cat.3)/W-CDMA(R99)/HSDPA(Cat.8)/HSUPA(Cat.6)Maximum DataTransfer Speed(Theoretical Value)LTE75MbpsW-CDMA384kbpsHSDPA7.2MbpsHSUPA5.7Mbps*LTEcannotbeusedwhenthedeviceissetforinternationalroaming.FrequencyRangeBandI2100MHzUP:1920-1980MHzDown:2110-2170MHzBandV850MHzUP:824-849MHzDown:869-894MHzBandVI800MHzUP:830-840MHzDown:875-885MHzNo. of Ports 1PortCradle Compliance StandardsIEEE802.3u(100BASE-TX)IEEE802.3(10BASE-T)Maximum DataTransfer Speed(Theoretical Value)10/100Mbps(AutomaticRecognition)No. of Ports 1Port(SupportsAUTO-MDIX)Supported UIM Card DocomoUIMCardOther Unit External InterfacesMiniUSB(SupportsUSB1.1/2.0)x1Built-in Flash Region Approximately15GBPower AC100V±10%50/60Hz(WhenusingACadapter)BF-01CDedicatedBattery(Whenusingbatterypack)Power Consumption Atmaximumcommunication2.5WAtgeneralcommunication1.0WWheninstandby0.22W
23Battery Pack PartName BatteryPackBF01BatteryType Lithium-ionBatteryNominalVoltage DC3.7VNominalCapacity 1880mAhAC AdapterPartName ACAdapterBF01Input AC100-240V50/60Hz11.2-14.8VAOutput DC5V1AContinuousCommuni-cation TimeWhen CommunicatingWheninLTECommunication Approximately4HoursWhenin3Gcommunication Approximately6Hours*Operatingtimesvaryaccordingtotheenvironmentofuse.When in Standby Approximately30Hours*Operatingtimesvaryaccordingtotheenvironmentofuse.Operating Environment Temperature:0-35°CHumidity:10-85%(nocondensation)External DimensionsMain Unit Approximately95.0(W)x64.4(H)x17.4(D)mmCradle Approximately64.3(W)x21.2(H)x48.3(D)mmWeight Main Unit Approximately127g(Whenbatterypackisinstalled)Cradle Approximately35gSoftwarelicensedbyGNUGeneralPublicLicense(GPL)orGNULesserGeneralPublicLicense(LGPL)isincludedwiththisproduct.Fordetailsonthissoftware,seeNTT'shomepage(http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/).
24Export Administration RegulationsThisproductanditsaccessoriesmaybesubjecttoJapan'sExportAdministration Regulations(ForeignExchangeandForeignTradeControlLaw).Italsomaybe subjecttoAmericanRe-exportingRegulations(ExportAdministrationRegulations).Toexportorre-exportthisproductanditsaccessories,usethenecessaryprocedures atyourownresponsibilityandcost.Fordetailsonprocedures,pleasecontacttheMinistryofEconomy,TradeandIndustryortheU.S.DepartmentofCommerce.Regulatory InformationFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement15.21Youarecautionedthatchangesormodicationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthority to operate the equipment.15.105(b)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oandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
25• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdierent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 and2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperationofthedevice.FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the device a minimum of 1.0 cm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.SARinformation:0.181 W/Kg (1g)
26CE MarkingThisdevicehasbeentestedtoandconformstotheregulatory requirementsoftheEuropeanUnionandhasattainedCEMarking.TheCEMarkisaconformitymarkingconsistingoftheletters”CE”.TheCEMarkappliestoproductsregulatedbycertainEuropeanhealth,safetyandenvironmentalprotectionlegislation.TheCEMarkisobligatoryforproductsitappliesto:themanufactureraxesthemarkinginordertobeallowedtosellhisproductintheEuropeanmarket.ThisproductconformstotheessentialrequirementsoftheR&TTEdirective1999/5/ECinordertoattainCEMarking.Anotifiedbodyhasdeterminedthatthisdevicehasproperlydemonstratedthatthe requirementsofthedirectivehavebeenmetandhasissueda favorablecertificateofexpertopinion.Assuchthedevicewillbearthenotifiedbodynumber0560aftertheCEmarkTheCEMarkingisnotaqualitymark.Foremost,itreferstothesafetyratherthantothequalityofaproduct.Secondly,CEMarkingis mandatoryfortheproductitappliesto,whereasmostquality markingsarevoluntary.Marking:TheproductshallbeartheCEmark,thenotifiedbodynumber(s)asdepictedtotheright.CE0560.SARinformation:0.721 W/Kg (10g)

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