WiFi User Guide
WiFi User Guide
Notice
Copyright 2008 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
ual do not constitute the warranty of any kind, expressed or implied.
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved 1 No part of this manual may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Address: 6 Administration Building, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Bantian, Longgang District, Shenzhen, P. R. China Postal Code: 518129 Website: http://www.huawei.com
Safety Precautions
Read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device. For detailed information, see "Warnings and Precautions." Do not switch on your device when the device use is prohibited or when the device use may cause interference or danger. Do not use your device while driving. Do not place your device or its accessories in containers with strong electromagnetic field. Do not place magnetic storage media near your device. Radiation from the device may erase the information stored on them. Do not put your device in a hightemperature place or use it in a place with flammable gas such as a gas station. Keep your device and its accessories away from children. Do not allow children to use your device without guidance. Use approved accessories only to avoid explosion. Observe the laws or regulations on device use. Respect others privacy and legal rights when using your device.
Follow the rules or regulations in hospitals and health care facilities. Switch off your device near medical apparatus. Switch off your device in an aircraft. The device may cause interference to control signals of the aircraft. Switch off your device near high-precision electronic devices. The device may affect the performance of these devices. Do not attempt to disassemble your device or its accessories. Only qualified personnel are allowed to service or repair the device.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Quick Start 1
Appearance ................................................1 Installation ..................................................1 Viewing the Running Status .....................2 Dial-up Access ...........................................3 Restoring the Factory Defaults...................3 LAN IP Filter............................................. 19 Virtual Server ........................................... 20 DMZ Settings ........................................... 22 UPnP Settings.......................................... 22 Remote Management .............................. 22
Advanced Settings 10
Overview ..................................................10 System Management ...............................10 SIM/UIM Settings .....................................11 Mobile Network Settings...........................12 Dial-up Settings ........................................13 DHCP Settings ........................................14 WLAN Settings .........................................15
1 Quick Start
and displayed Note The supported functionsto your product appearance are subject purchased. Pictures are posted for illustration purpose only. Please refer to the product for actual appearance. For details of your product selection, consult your service provider.
Installation
Step 1: Connect with the data card through the USB interface.
Appearance
Step 2: Connect to a PC through an Ethernet cable or WLAN. If the indicator of the Ethernet interface connecting with
Data Card
USB Interface
a network cable is on, the PC lineate connection is successful. The Ethernet cable cannot be longer than 100 meters (328 feet). To achieve better effect, use the shielded cable. Whether the PC wireless connection is successful, please check your PC connected through WLAN. For details, please see Configuring Your Computer .
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Warning
The device can be placed horizontally or vertically on a table. Place the device on a higher place or near the window, so it can receive stronger signals.
WLAN
Power Adapter
Step 5: Power On/Off. Press the Power key to switch on the device; press and hold the Power key to switch off the device.
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Warning
Indicator Status Power Steady on and in yellow green: the device is switched on successfully.
Dial-up Access
Indicator Status Modem Signal Steady on and in yellow green: the data card is connected successfully. Steady on and in yellow green: signal strength is strong; Blinking in yellow green: signal strength is weak; Off: the card does not exist or the PIN code is not verified or the signal is inexistent. WLAN Steady on and in yellow green: WLAN is enabled; Blinking in yellow green: data is transmitting. management page (http://192.168.1.1). For details, please see the following chapters.
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Quick Start
Dial-up Access
By default, the device dials up to access the Internet as required. You can directly use the network services such as web browsing, and receiving or sending emails. If you need to configure the other device-related parameters, you need to access the device
Reset
Note: After this operation, all configurations are restored to the defaults.
Item
Basic Status Quick Setup Connection Advanced Settings Security (Optional) Logout
Description
Displays the parameter configuration status of the device. Quickly configures the device. Displays the network connection status and connects to the network. Configures the advanced settings. Configures the security settings. Log out of the management page.
Device Status
The following table shows the status information of the device. Item
SIM/UIM
Green icon
The card is valid. The PPP dial-up connection is established.
Red icon
The card is not inserted or is invalid. The PPP dial-up connection is not established.
Green icon
Red icon
Quick Setup
You can use the quick setup wizard to configure and maintain the basic parameters of the device. Click Quick Setup to access the welcome page. Click Next to configure the PPP profile settings.
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Using the Management Page
SIG
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Click Basic Status. Click Advanced on the right part of the page to view the advanced status. Click Refresh to view the current status on the advanced status page.
Quick Setup
On Demand: The device automatically connects to the Internet when data transmission exists. When the duration of no data transmission exceeds the maximum idle time, the device disconnects the Internet connection. Manual: The device connects to the Internet after you click Connect on the connection page. For details, see "Accessing the Internet." obtain the SSID of the WLAN. In this case, the WLAN security is improved.
PPP Authentication: This service is provided by your ISP. For details, consult your ISP.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
WPA-PSK: It is a 256-bit data encryption method that can automatically change the key. WPA2-PSK: It is a more secure version of WPA-PSK and it supports the IEEE 802.11 standard. WPA Encryption Algorithm: TKIP, AES, TKIP+AES. WPA Pre-Shared Key: You can enter a 64-character hexadecimal value or 8-63-character ASCII value as
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Using the Management Page
Note
WEP
Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a 64-bit or 128-bit data encryption method. The 128-bit WEP encryption provides higher security level. Network key 1: You can enter 5 ASCII characters or 10-character hexadecimal numeral to form a 64-bit key. You can also enter 13 ASCII characters or 26-character hexadecimal numeral to form a 128-bit key.
If you are required to enter the PIN code, enter the correct one. If you fail to enter the correct PIN or PUK code, the network-related functions are unavailable. The SIM/UIM card is supplied by the service provider. For details, contact your service provider.
If PPP Connection is Auto or On Demand, refresh the page to view the current network connection status. If PPP Connection is Manual, click Connect / Disconnect to connect to or disconnect from the network. Wait for several minutes, if you are prompted that the connection is successful, you can start the browser and enter the website address to access the Internet.
Wireless Configuration
The wireless configuration allows your PC to connect to the device through the wireless network. If you need only the Ethernet to connect your PC, you can skip this part.
Configuration Requirements
To set up wireless network connection, your PC must be configured with the WLAN adapter that supports the IEEE 802.11 b/g protocol. If the encryption function is enabled, you need to ensure that all PCs connecting to the device use the same key as that of the device. For the use of WLAN adapter, refer to the WLAN adapter user guide provided by the manufacturer. For the encryption configurations, see "Configuring the WLAN Encryption Mode."
In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and then click OK.
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Configuring Your Computer
4 Advanced Settings
Overview
Click Advanced Settings, you can configure both the basic attributes and advanced parameters of the device, and also perform routine maintenance and management to the device. The following table shows the functions of the shortcut icons. Icon Description Click to access the System page. Click to access the SIM/UIM Settings page. Click to access the Mobile Network Settings page. Click to access the Dial-up Settings page. Click to access the DHCP Settings page. Click to access the WLAN Settings page.
System Management
Click to access the System page.
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Click
Enter the current password, and then enter the new password and confirm it.. Click Modify.
Enter the path or click Browse to select the software image file to be updated.
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SIM/UIM Settings
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Click Upgrade.
After the system is upgraded, the system automatically restarts. The whole process takes two to three minutes. Warning
Click Reboot.
The software programs for upgrading must come from the official website of Huawei or the official website of the carrier. Upgrading the software does not change the configuration of the client.
You can view the hardware version, software version, and the release time.
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Advanced Settings
SIM/UIM Settings
Click to access the SIM/UIM Settings page.
When the device works in the ROM-SIM mode, the page is not available.
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Click
Select Modify in the PIN Code Operation list box. Enter the current PIN code. Enter the new PIN code and confirm it. Click Apply.
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Click Apply. In Manual mode, select the searched network and click Log on.
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Dial-up Settings
Dial-up Settings
Click to access the Dial-up Settings page.
PPP Max Dial Time: Set the maximum waiting time when connecting to the Internet.
Creating a Profile
Enter the profile information in the text box according to the prompts. Click Save.
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Advanced Settings
Changing a Profile
Select a profile to be changed in the Profile List drop-down list. Relevant information is displayed in the corresponding text box. Enter the profile information. Click Save.
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DHCP Settings
Deleting a Profile
automatically assign IP addresses for PCs. It is recommended to select Enabled for the DHCP server. Start IP Address/End IP Address: It is used to define the IP address range that the host can use during the IP address assignment. For example, in the network segment 192.168.1.0/24, the default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.1. The host IP address can range from 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254. The minimum range is a single IP address. DHCP Lease Time: The DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each device connected to the network. When the leased time expires, the DHCP server checks whether the device is connected to the network. If the device is disconnected from the network, the server assigns the IP address to another device. Thus, the IP address is not wasted.
Select a profile to be deleted in the Profile List drop-down list. Click Delete.
DHCP Settings
Click to access the DHCP Settings page, you can set the mode for assigning IP addresses in a LAN. DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to the network devices. If you are using the DHCP server, you need to do the configurations on the PC connecting with the device. For details, see "Configuring the Network Connection".
IP Address: The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.1. Subnet Mask: The combination of the subnet mask and IP address enables the flexible sub netting. By default, the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. DHCP Server: It is used to assign IP addresses dynamically. If the DHCP server is Enabled, it can
Note The Start IP Address must be smaller than or equal to the End IP Address.
If the DHCP Server is Enabled, the configurations of Start IP Address, End IP address, and DHCP Lease Time are valid; otherwise, you cannot configure them.
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WLAN Settings
WLAN Settings
Click to access the WLAN Settings page.
Entering a name (SSID) for your WLAN. Enabling or Disabling the SSID Broadcast.
Selecting a Country
Country: It is used to identify the country. Different countries have different standards on channel usage.
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Advanced Settings
Configuring the 802.11 Mode There are four available modes, as shown in the following table.
Mode Description
54g Auto
SSID
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WLAN Settings
Mode Description
54g The WLAN has the best performance Performance in this mode. 54g LRS If the device has difficulties in communicating with devices conforming to the IEEE 802.11b standards, select this mode.
802.11b Only The device can only work in the low performance 802.11b standard network mode. 54g Only The device can only work in the low performance 802.11g standard network mode.
A security key can protect your WLAN from illegal data attacking. The security key of your wireless device must be consistent with that of the PC. Configuring the 802.11 Authentication
Open: Open system authentication. A user accessing the WLAN can choose WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK key to pass the authentication or choose No encryption to skip the authentication. Shared: Shared key authentication. It can use only WEP. The user accessing the WLAN must use the WEP to authenticate.
Select Auto, the device automatically searches the transmission rate. Click Apply to submit the setting.
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WLAN Settings
Enter MAC addresses in the list. The device can perform the access control over the clients whose MAC addresses are in the list.
WLAN Bridge
Click to access the WLAN Bridge page.
Preamble Type: It has two options: Long and Short. In the case that the client (PC) supports the Short type, the WLAN can have a better performance if it is Short. MAX Associations Limit: It refers to the maximum number of connections. It is used to set the maximum number of concurrent WLAN users on the device. Mode: It refers to the WLAN accessing mode. The device can work in two modes, as shown in the following table. The default value is Access Point. Mode Description
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Advanced Settings
Disabled Allow
The MAC address filter function is disabled. The clients with addresses in the MAC Address list are allowed to connect with the device through the WLAN. The clients with addresses in the MAC Address list are not allowed to connect with the device through the WLAN.
Deny
Wireless It is used to connect two or more access Bridge points. Access Point The access points meeting the IEEE 802.11b/g standard or the wireless terminals can connect the wireless device.
MAC Addresses
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WLAN Settings
Bridge Restriction: It refers to the limitation to the peer MAC addresses. When it is Disabled, the device can access all the remote bridges; when it is Enabled, the device can only access the remote bridges that the addresses are in the address list. Bridges: It refers to the physical address of the remote peer bridge. The device supports the point-to-multipoint (PTM) bridge mode. Peer MAC Address: It refers to the physical address list of the remote peer bridges.. Link Status: Up shows the successful connection and Down shows the failed connection.
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Firewall Switch
Your device has a true firewall that controls the incoming and outgoing data flow and protects your computer from illegal intrusion.
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Click
Select the Enable the firewall (main switch of the firewall) check box to enable the firewall.
Click
is selected, the other functions such as the IP address filter function, the MAC address filter function, and the WAN port ping function are available. When the Enable LAN MAC address filter check box is selected, the default filter rules are available.
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Select MAC Filter Mode. Enter the MAC addresses of the clients and click Apply.
LAN IP Filter
You can configure the device to block specific IP address so that they cannot be accessed from
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Virtual Server
computers in the local network. Click to access the LAN IP Filter page.
Deleting an IP Address
Click in the Modification column.
Adding an IP Address
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Select the protocol and status. Enter the IP address and corresponding port to be blocked from accessing the LAN. Click Ok.
Validating an IP Filter
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Add a new IP address or select a record in the IP address filter table. Select On for Status. Click Ok. Click Apply.
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Changing an IP Address
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Click in the Modification column. The corresponding IP address filter is displayed. Change the contents as required. Click Ok.
Virtual Server
Your device supports the virtual server to enable external computers to access WWW, FTP, or other services provided by the LAN. Click to access the Virtual Server page.
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Virtual Server
Click Ok.
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Security Settings (Optional)
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Click Ok.
Select a port from the Common Port list. The Protocol, Status, Name, WAN Port, and LAN Port will be set as the default values. If required, you can change them. Enter the IP Address.
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DMZ Settings
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Click Apply.
DMZ Settings
If your PC cannot run network applications through the device, you can set the computer to access the Internet unlimitedly by configuring the IP address of the computer in the demilitarized zone (DMZ). However, the DMZ computer is not protected by the firewall. It is vulnerable to attack and may also put other computers in the home network at risk.
UPnP Settings
The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) service allows other network users to control your device s network features to realize the intelligent interconnection.
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Click
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Click
Select Enabled /Disabled for DMZ Status to enable or disable the DMZ service. Enter the local IP address of the computer that is specified as a DMZ host. Click Apply.
Select Enabled/Disabled for UPnP Status to enable or disable the UPnP service Click Apply.
Remote Management
The remote web management allows the access and control of the device either from the home network or from the Internet. When you are on a trip, you can maintain your device through the remote web management service. It also
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Remote Management
allows your ISP to help you solve the device problems from a remote location.
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Click
Select Enabled /Disabled for Remote Status to enable or disable the service. Enter the IP address that can access and control your device. Click Apply.
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Security Settings (Optional)
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6 Troubleshooting
What to do if a PC in the LAN cannot access the Internet?
If the power indicator is off, you need to check whether the power adapter is normally connected. If the modem indicator if off, you need to check whether the data card is connected normally. If the signal strength indicator is off, you need to check whether the area is covered by the network. If the area is covered by the network, you need to check whether the network mode is correct. For information about network mode, see "Mobile Network Settings". If the indicator of the Ethernet interfaces blinks, the corresponding Ethernet interface is normally connected. If the indicator is off, you need to check and ensure that the related Ethernet connection is normal.
You must configure the correct PPP user name and PPP password when you access the Internet through the device. Check whether they are correct, and see "Configuring PPP Profile Settings" for details. If the DHCP service is disabled and the PC obtains the IP address dynamically, the PC also cannot access the Internet. You can change the mode to manually assign an IP address. See "Configuring the Network Connection". Check whether the driver of the network adapter is correctly installed. If the preceding methods cannot solve the problem, please consult you service provider.
If interferences or shields near the device exist, you can adjust the position of the device. When the signal strength is strong, you can move to the next step.
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Check and record the following data on the network adapter of your PC: SSID, WEP type, and key. Check and record the following data on the device: SSID, WEP type, and key. Compare the recorded data, the SSID on the network adapter should be ANY or be the same as that on the device. The WEP type and key on the network adapter and device should be the same. Otherwise, you need to change the data on the network adapter.
Make sure that the two devices work on the same channel. For details, see "Selecting a WLAN Channel". Make sure that the MAC address of one device is in the peer MAC address list of the other device. For details, see "WLAN Bridge".
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Troubleshooting
When the signal strength is normal, what to do if the downloading rate is low? In this case, you need to set the value in the registry as follows:
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What to do if I forgot the IP address of the LAN interface? If you forgot the IP address of the LAN interface, you can enter http://e.home and log in to the management page when the PC obtains the IP address automatically. What to do if bridging between two devices is unsuccessful?
Choose Start > Run. Enter regedit in the Open text box and then click OK. Select parameters in the following directory: \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentC ontrolSet\Services\Tcpip. Choose Edit > New > DWORD Value. Rename New Value #1 to TcpWindowSize.
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Right-click TcpWindowSize and then select Modify. Select Decimal and enter 65535 in the Value data text box, and then click OK. For the DWORD Value of DefaultRcvWindow, do the same operations as that of TcpWindowSize.
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7 Safety Information
Read the safety information carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device. Interference Do not use your wireless device if using the device is prohibited or when it cause danger or interference with electric devices. Medical Device
Do not use your wireless device and follow the rules and regulations set forth by the hospitals and health care facilities. Some wireless devices may affect the performance of the hearing aids. For any such problems, consult your service provider. If you are using an electronic medical device, consult the doctor or device manufacturer to confirm whether the radio wave affects the operation of this device. Area where the air contains chemical substances and particles (such as granule, dust, or metal powder) Area indicated with the "Explosives" sign Area indicated with the "Power off bi-direction wireless equipment" sign Area where you are generally suggested to stop the engine of a vehicle
Traffic Security
Observe local laws and regulations while using the wireless device. To prevent accidents, do not use your wireless device while driving. RF signals may affect electronic systems of motor vehicles. For more information, consult the vehicle manufacturer. In a motor vehicle, do not place the wireless device over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Otherwise, the wireless device may hurt you owing to the strong force when the air bag inflates. Observe the rules and regulations of airline companies. When boarding, switch off your wireless device. Otherwise, the radio signal of the wireless device may interfere with the plane control signals.
Area with Inflammables and Explosives To prevent explosions and fires in areas that are stored with inflammable and explosive devices, do not use your wireless device and observe the rules. Areas stored with inflammables and explosives include but are not limited to the following:
Gas station Fuel depot (such as the bunk below the deck of a ship) Container/Vehicle for storing or transporting fuels or chemical products
Safety of Children Do not allow children to use the wireless device without guidance. Small and sharp components of the wireless device may cause danger to children or cause suffocation if children swallow the components.
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Environment Protection Observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of your packaging materials, used wireless device and accessories, and promote their recycling. WEEE Approval The wireless device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE Directive). RoHS Approval The wireless device is in compliance with the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive 2002/ 95/EC (RoHS Directive). Laws and Regulations bservance Observe laws and regulations when using your wireless device. Respect the privacy and legal rights of the others. Care and Maintenance It is normal that your wireless device gets hot when you use or charge it. Before you clean or maintain the wireless device, stop all applications and disconnect the wireless device from your PC.
Use your wireless device and accessories with care and in clean environment. Keep the wireless device from a fire or a lit cigarette.
Protect your wireless device and accessories from water and vapor and keep them dry. Do not drop, throw or bend your wireless device. Clean your wireless device with a piece of damp and soft antistatic cloth. Do not use any chemical agents (such as alcohol and benzene), chemical detergent, or powder to clean it. Do not leave your wireless device and accessories in a place with a considerably low or high temperature. Use only accessories of the wireless device approved by the manufacture. Contact the authorized service center for any abnormity of the wireless device or accessories. Do not dismantle the wireless device or accessories. Otherwise, the wireless device and accessories are not covered by the warranty.
Emergency Call This wireless device functions through receiving and transmitting radio signals. Therefore, the connection cannot be guaranteed in all conditions. In an emergency, you should not rely solely on the wireless device for essential communications. Body Worn Operation Important safety information regarding radiofrequency radiation (RF) exposure.
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To ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines the device must be used with a minimum of 1.5 cm separation from the body. Failure to observe these instructions could result in your RF exposure exceeding the relevant guideline limits. Regulatory Information The following approvals and notices apply in specific regions as noted. CE Approval (European Union) The wireless device is approved to be used in the member states of the EU. The wireless device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive). Federal Communications Commission Notice (United States): Before a wireless device model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. FCC Statement 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. * This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body when using it via USB cable.
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Safety Information
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8 Abbreviations
3G AP APN CDMA DHCP DNS EDGE GSM GPRS HSPA HSDPA HSUPA IP LAN LED NAT POTS UMTS WAN The Third Generation Access Point Access Point Name Code Division Multiple Access Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name Server Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution Global System for Mobile communications General Packet Radio Service High Speed Packet Access High Speed Downlink Packet Access High Speed Uplink Packet Access Internet Protocol Local Area Network Light Emitting Diode Network Address Translation Plain Old Telephone Service Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Wide Area Network
Version:V100R001_01 Part Number:31018860
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