User Manual
BandLuxe
P530 Series
Mobile Router
P/N: 65014400041 Rev.A
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Introduction.............................................................................. |
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Features.............................................................................................. |
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Getting Started......................................................................... |
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Package Contents............................................................................... |
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Hardware Overview............................................................................. |
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Installation........................................................................................... |
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USB Connectivity ............................................................................... |
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Basic Functions................................................................................. |
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Powering On and Off ................................................................ |
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Hardware Wi-Fi Switch (Optional)............................................. |
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Battery Information............................................................................ |
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P530 Series Management ..................................................... |
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Accessing the Device........................................................................ |
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Mobile Network Option ............................................................. |
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WiFi Options............................................................................. |
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Battery Saver............................................................................ |
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Connection Statistics ................................................................ |
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SMS .................................................................................................. |
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New SMS ................................................................................. |
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Inbox ........................................................................................ |
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Outbox...................................................................................... |
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Draft ......................................................................................... |
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Setting ...................................................................................... |
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Status Info ................................................................................ |
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microSD ............................................................................................ |
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Device Security ................................................................................. |
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Advanced Settings ............................................................................ |
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Wi-Fi Network........................................................................... |
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Wi-Fi Security ........................................................................... |
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Router LAN............................................................................... |
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Router Security......................................................................... |
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Management ............................................................................ |
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Tools......................................................................................... |
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Device Information ............................................................................ |
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Appendices ............................................................................ |
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Appendix A: FAQ................................................................................ |
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Appendix B: Specifications................................................................. |
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Appendix C: Important Safety Information.......................................... |
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Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity.................................... |
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FCC.......................................................................................... |
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Glossary............................................................................................. |
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3 
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the P530 Series Mobile Router. This device is designed to access the Internet via LTE (4G) technology and share the Internet through a WLAN network. You can also share files with your friends with a microSD card. The P530 Series Router is portable and easy to use. Reading the user manual will help you make the most of your product.
Features
LTE/EVDO/HSPA+ WLAN Mobile Router
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Support
Supports up to 10 simultaneous wireless users
Supports microSD card up to 32 GB
Uplink speeds up to 50 Mbps
Downlink speeds up to 100 Mbps
Supports 802.11 b/g/n
4 
Getting Started
This chapter will provide a hardware overview of the P530 Series Mobile Router and step by step instructions on installing the device.
Package Contents
P530 Series Mobile Router
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Power Adapter |
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Battery |
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USB Cable |
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Back Cover |
Network Information |
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Sticker |
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5
Hardware Overview
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Wake up/ WPS/ |
Activates WPS. See “ |
WiFi Options”, |
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Reset Button |
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p.17. |
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Wakes the device from sleep mode (1 |
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Activates WPS (3 sec.) |
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Resets the device to factory settings |
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(>10sec.) |
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Residual Battery |
Displays the battery capacity and power status. |
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LED |
Blue – 50-100% capacity |
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Green – 10-50% capacity |
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Red – 0-10% Capacity |
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Roaming/SMS |
Indicates mobile Roaming and SMS status. |
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LED |
Off – No SMS and Not Roaming |
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Flashing - No SMS and Roaming ON |
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Solid – New SMS and Roaming OFF/ON |
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WLAN LED |
Indicates WLAN status. |
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Charging LED |
Indicates battery charge status. |
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Network Status |
Indicates the type of mobile technology used. |
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LED |
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Blue – LTE |
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Green – HSPA+/HSPA/EVDO |
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Pink – EDGE/GSM/GPRS |
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Red – No Signal/SIM error/No Service |
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Network Signal |
Indicates mobile connection signal strength |
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Strength LED |
0 bars – No signal |
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1 bar – Weak signal |
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2 bars – Medium signal |
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3 bars – Strong signal |
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MicroUSB port |
Connect the USB cable to the power adapter or |
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a laptop/PC. |
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Installation
1.Release the SIM card cage. Insert the SIM card into the slot. Ensure the SIM card orientation matches the SIM card slot. Secure the SIM card cage.
Release the microSD card cage. Insert the microSD card into the slot with the metal contacts facing down and towards the slot. Secure the microSD card cage.
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NOTE: The microSD card allows for file sharing between PCs on the same network. For more details, see “microSD”, p.28.
2. Insert the battery. Ensure the battery contacts are properly oriented.
3. Replace the back cover of the device.
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4.To charge the battery, connect the USB cable to the router and the power adapter. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.
Important:
Please charge the battery for at least 3 hours using wall charger before using your device for the first time.
Battery life depends on the technology, signal strength and temperature.
To prevent the battery from overheating, do not charge the device for long periods of time (>8 hours) or during use.
The battery stops charging when overheated due to safety concerns.
No tools are needed to open the back cover or to remove the battery. Please contact your operator support if excessive force is required to open the back cover or to remove the battery. Using any type of tool may damage the device as well as the battery.
Never leave the device or battery in an unattended vehicle as the temperature might exceed specifications.
Used batteries should be promptly disposed in accordance with local regulations.
Warning:
Use only batteries and chargers with your device provided by your operator. Using other batteries or chargers might result body injury or property damage.
Improper use of the battery will cause a fire, explosion or other hazards.
Caution: Disposing batteries in a fire might cause explosion.
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NOTE: When the USB cable is connected to a PC, the cable also provides LTE connectivity. The USB port may not provide sufficient charge to replenish battery power. To charge the battery, use the power adapter to connect the device to a wall outlet.
5.Link the device to your PC or Mac.
To link the device to your PC via a wireless connection, in Microsoft Windows, go to Control Panel > Network Connections. Right click on the Wireless Network Connection and choose View Available
Wireless Networks. (Mac users, click the 
on the upper side of the screen to view available wireless networks)
Select the SSID and enter the password (see the network information sticker in the box) and click Connect.
To link the device to your PC via a USB connection, connect the USB cable to the device and PC. Microsoft Windows automatically installs drivers and establishes a local area connection, as indicated by the Local Area Connection icon on your PC. On a Mac, no drivers are needed and the USB connection functions as a LAN connection similar to a PC (Support Mac OS 10.7 and above).
To use the web-based interface to configure and manage the wireless settings, see “P530 Series Management”, p. 14.
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USB Connectivity
If the USB cable is connected between the device and a PC/Mac, the device establishes a local area connection and a connection to the Internet via the device's mobile network connection, such as LTE.
If the USB cable is not used, the device may function as a wireless router and/or an Internet access point.
Note:
1)Please turn off the device before connecting the device to a Laptop/PC via USB.
As a wireless router, this device is capable of supporting up to 10 simultaneous wireless client connections. In addition, the device can operate as a USB modem, providing Internet connection to a single user.
If a microSD card is installed, the card may be used as a common storage space among the connected PCs. The device supports microSD cards up to 32GB. For more details, see “microSD”, p28.
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WLAN |
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Upload available |
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File sharing |
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for USB |
Download only for |
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Download only for |
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Wi-Fi clients. |
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Basic Functions
Powering On and Off
To turn the device on, slide the top half of the device towards the rear. If your device is equipped with the Residual Battery LED, the LED turns on and displays the battery capacity when the device is powered on.
Hardware Wi-Fi Switch (Optional)
Your device may be equipped with an optional hardware Wi-Fi ON/OFF switch located underneath the battery. Use a thin object to carefully toggle the switch.
To enable Wi-Fi, perform both the following:
Turn the hardware switch to the ON position.
Enable Wi-Fi in the software. To enable the Wi-Fi in the software, see “
WiFi Option”, p.17.
Note that the hardware switch has a higher priority than the software switch.
Battery Information
The device is designed with power saving features to maximize battery life, see “
Battery Saver”, p.19.
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Notes:
Charging temperature (surrounding temperature): 0~35 . If the temperature exceeds 35 , the device may stop charging.
Operating temperature (surrounding temperature): 0~40 . If the temperature exceeds 40 , the device may power off.
It is recommended NOT to charge and use the device at the same time.
It is recommended to use the device in an open space with better coverage and avoid multiple walls or metal materials around the device.
If the device operates in a poor coverage area, the device will heat up due to higher transmitting power. Thus, it is recommended to use the device in an adequately vented environment to prevent the device from overheating.
When the device operates under poor coverage conditions, the top cover may be hot. Please avoid touching the cover.
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P530 Series Management
Accessing the Device
The P530 Series Router uses the web-based interface for managing and configuring wireless network settings. To access the interface, open a browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the device’s default IP in the browser’s address bar. Use the appropriate IP depending on the connection method.
Connection method |
Default IP |
USB |
192.168.1.1 |
WLAN |
192.168.1.1 |
The Home screen displays status information on the device in several categories. Click on the icons along the left side of the Home screen to view descriptions and edit configurations.
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Click on Admin Login in the upper right corner to enter administrative mode. Enter the default password (GUIPASS) in all caps and click on
Login.
Mobile Network Option
This setting allows you to change device settings related to the packet data network for mobile technologies.
Preferred Radio Technologies Select from the drop-down menu the type of radio technology the device will use. Auto allows the device automatically determine the radio technology type based on your SIM card. Selecting WCDMA only, LTE only or EVDO/1x only limits the
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