Celcom E961 User Manual

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Notice

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(Model No: E961)

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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.

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

qualied personnel are allowed to service or repair the device.

Do not place your device or its accessories in containers with

strong electromagnetic eld.

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 high-temperature place or use it in a

place with ammable 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.

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Table of Contents

1 Getting to Know Your E961 1

Appearance 1 Recommended PC Requirements 2

2 Quick Start 3

Gateway Mode 3 Using the E961 User Guide 4

3 Using the E961 Conﬁguration Page 5

Logging in to the Management 5 Describing the Management 6 Using the Quick Setup Wizard 7 Connecting to the Internet 7 Validating the PIN Code 8 Viewing the Gateway Conﬁguration Information 8

4 Quickly Conﬁguring the Gateway 9

Conﬁguring PPP Proﬁle Settings 9 Selecting the PPP Connection Mode 10 Conﬁguring the WLAN Setting 10 Conﬁguring the WLAN Encryption Mode 11 Validating Quick Setup 12

5 Conﬁguring Your Computer 13

Wireless Conﬁguration 13 Conﬁguring the PC Network 14

6 Describing Advanced Settings 16

7 Managing the System 18

Modifying the Password 18 Upgrading the Gateway 19 Restoring Factory Defaults 20 Restarting the Device 20 Viewing the Version Information 20

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Table of Contents

8 Conﬁguring SIM Card Settings 21

Enabling or Disabling the PIN Code 21 Unlocking the PIN Code 22 Modifying the PIN Code 22

9 Conﬁguring UMTS Settings 23

Choose the Preferred Mode and Band 23 Conﬁguring the Mode for Searching Network 25

10 Conﬁguring Dial-up Settings 26

Conﬁguring PPP Settings 26 Managing the Proﬁle List 27

11 Assigning IP Addresses 29

12 Conﬁguring the WLAN 30

Enabling or Disabling the WLAN 30 Conﬁguring WLAN Settings 30 Advanced WLAN Settings 32 Conﬁguring the MAC Filter 34

14 Typical Networking Example 39

15 Troubleshooting 40

16 Warnings and Precautions 41

17 Abbreviations 43

13 Security Settings 35

Firewall Switch 35 LAN MAC Filter 36 LAN IP Filter 36 Virtual Server 37 DMZ Service 38

UPnP Settings 38

Remote Management 38

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Getting to Know Your E961

Your E961 supports UMTS/HSDPA 2100MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz, and network auto-switch. With the E961, you can experience wireless gateway at any time and any place.

Appearance

Indicator and Button

The following table introduces the indicator and button of your E961.

Power

When it is in yellow, the gateway is switched on successfully.

WLAN If it is steady on and in yellow, the WLAN is enabled. If it is blinking, data is transmitting

Signal strength • Fast blinking in red : No SIM card or unveried PIN code

• Steady on in red : Signal strength in level one (weak)

• Steady on in yellow : Signal strength in level two or three (middle)

• Steady on in green : Signal strength in level four or ve

(strong)

Indicator

* Set the Antenna Selector to Internal unless the gateway is connected to an External Antenna

Power Indicator

WLAN indicator

ON/OFF key

Signal Strength Indicator Network Mode

Indicator

Phone

Ethernet

External Antenna Connector

Antenna Selector

Power Adapter

Pedestal

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Network mode • Double blinking in green: Searching the network

• Blinking in green: Normal 2G network

• Steady on and in green: GPRS/EDGE data service connected

• Fast blinking in green: Downloading the upgrade mode

• Blinking in blue: Normal UMTS network

• Steady on in blue: UMTS data service connected

• Steady on in cyan: HSDPA data service connected

Note: When the gateway is initialized, it is steady on in green for three seconds.

Button

ON/ OFF Press and hold it to power on or off the E961

Recommended PC Requirements

The recommended PC congurations for using and conguring the E961 are as follows:

• CPU: Pentium 500 MHz or above

• Memory: 128 MB RAM or above

• Hard disk: 100 MB available space

• Operating System: Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista

• LCD resolution: 800*600 pixel or above, recommended 1024*768 pixel.

• Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, Firefox 1.5 or above, Netscape 8.0 or above

External Interfaces

• Two LAN Interfaces (RJ45)

• One telephone interface (RJ11)

• WIFI 802.11b/g and multiplex for power supply

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Step 1: Insert the SIM Card

1. Take out the card socket from the E961.

2. Insert the SIM card into the socket with the golden contact facing upward.

3. Insert the card socket into the E961.

Caution:

When inserting or removing the SIM card, you must disconnect the E961 from the power adapter.

Quick Start

Gateway Mode

Step 2: Connect the Power Adapter

Please use the E961 compatible power adapter; otherwise, the E961 can be damaged.

Step 3: Connect to a PC

If the indicator of the Ethernet interface connecting with a network cable is on, the connection is successful. The Ethernet cable cannot be longer than 100 meters (328 feet). For better effect, please use the shielded cable.

Step 4: Connect to a telephone set

* Please ensure that the LAN and WIFI interface in the PC or Laptop is conﬁgured for DHCP IP address settings.

* The WIFI SSID for the gateway is “Celcom Broadband”

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Step 5: Place the E961

The E961 can be placed horizontally on a table, hanging against wall, or leaning against the pedestal. Place the E961 on a higher place or near the window, so it can receive better signal strength.

Press the bayonet of the pedestal, and place the E961 into the pedestal as shown in the ﬁgure. Thus, the E961 can lean against the pedestal.

Caution:

To avoid electrical devices from interfering by the wireless signal, place electrical devices one meter away from the E961.

Step 6: Internet Access

By default, the E961 connects to access the internet via Celcom Broadband connection automatically. You can directly use the network service such as web browsing, and

receiving or sending emails.

Step 7: Making a Call

When you hear the dial tone after picking up the handset, you can make a call. Call charges is based on your subscribed voice package.

1. Insert your E961 User Guide CD into your PC.

2. Access My Computer.

3. Access the CD/DVD Drive with the descriptor “User Guide.”

4. Double-Click on the “E961UserGuide.pdf” ﬁle.

Using the E961 User Guide

Step 5

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Using the E961 Conguration Page

Logging in to the Management Page

1. Start the IE browser, and then enter the address http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.

2. Select User Type, enter Password, and then click .

• Admin : Has the rights to view and modify the congurations. The default password

is admin;

• User : Has the right to view only the basic information. The default password is user.

Note:

To avoid the conguration conict, only one

user can log in to the E961 management page at a time.

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Describing the Management Page

• Operation Navigation Area: Shows the main functions of the management console.

• User Operation Area: Shows conguration information, data information, help

information, and function operation area of the gateway. The user operation window varies with different function operations.

• Status Display Area: Shows the network mode, PPP dial-up status, network signal

strength, and SIM card status in real-time.

Operation Functions

The following table shows the main operations in the gateway management page.

Item Description

Basic Status Displays the parameter conguration status of the gateway. For

details, see “Viewing the Gateway Conguration Information.”

Quick Setup Congures the gateway quickly. For details, see Chapter 4 “Quickly Conguring the Gateway.”

Connection Displays the network connection status and connects to the network. For details, see “Connecting to the Internet.”

Advanced Congures the advanced settings of the gateway, which includes Settings the following settings: system, SIM card, UMTS / WCDMA, dial-up,

DHCP, and WLAN. For details, see Chapter 6 “Describing Advanced Settings.”

Logout Log out of the gateway page.

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Gateway Status

The following table shows the gateway status information.

Item

SIM

WAN

WCDMA

SIG

Description

The SIM card is valid.

The PPP dial-up connection is successful.

The UMTS / WCDMA network is connected.

Note : If the gateway is registered with other network modes, the corresponding network connection status is displayed.

The signal strength from weak to strong is shown as follows:

The SIM card is not inserted or invalid.

The PPP dial-up connection is failed.

The UMTS / WCDMA network is unavailable.

Using the Quick Setup Wizard

The quick setup wizard guides you to congure the most important settings of the

gateway.

If you are using the gateway conguration page for the rst time, the system displays the quick setup wizard page by default after you log in. You can congure the basic parameters quickly by following the prompts. For details, refer to “Quickly Conguring the Gateway.”

Connecting to the Internet

Accessing the Connection Status Page

• Click Connection to access the page.

• After you log in to the management page again, you can automatically access the

connection status page.

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Connecting to the Internet

1. If the PIN code protection is enabled, the system prompts you to validate the PIN code.

For details, see “Validating the PIN Code.”

2. If PPP Connection is Auto or Demand, refresh the page to view the current network

connection status.

3. If PPP Connection is Manual, click or to connect or disconnect from the

network.

4. Wait for several minutes, if you are prompted that the connection is successful, you can

start the IE browser and enter the website address to access the Internet.

Validating the PIN Code

If the PIN code protection is enabled, you are prompted to validate the PIN code when you restart the gateway and log in to the management page.

1. Enter the correct PIN code, and then click .

Note:

• The default PIN Code is “1234”.

• If you enter wrong PIN codes for three successive times, the PIN is locked. For details, see “Unlocking the PIN Code.”

• If the PIN validation fails, you cannot use the network-related functions.

Viewing the Gateway Conguration Information

On the gateway conguration page, you can view the current parameter conguration

information of the gateway and the network connection status. The network connection status includes WAN, LAN, and WLAN.

1. Click Basic Status in the operation navigation area.

2. Click on the right part of the page to view the status of the gateway.

3. Click to view the current status of the gateway on the advanced status page.

2. When you succeed in validating the PIN code, click to access the network

connection page.

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Quickly Conguring the Gateway

You can use the quick setup wizard to congure and maintain the basic parameters of the

gateway. Click Quick Setup in the operation navigation to access the welcome page. Click to access the PPP prole setting page following the page prompts.

Conguring PPP Prole Settings

• Prole Name: Enter the prole name when the text box is null.

• Dial-up Number/PPP User Name/PPP Password: Enter these three parameters provided

by the internet service provider (ISP). The dial-up number is used to initiate the network call; and the PPP user name and password is used to gain the service authorization provided by the ISP.

• APN/IP Address: Select the mode for obtaining the APN or IP address. If the carrier

provides the relevant parameters, select Static and enter the APN and IP address. Otherwise, you need to select Dynamic and the gateway automatically obtains them.

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Selecting the PPP Connection Mode

PPP Connection: It is used to select the dial-up access mode.

• Auto: After the gateway is switched on, it automatically connects to the Internet and will

not disconnect regardless of the data transmission.

• On Demand: The gateway automatically connects to the Internet when there is data

transmission. It automatically closes the connection when there is no data transmission.

• Manual: Manual dial-up. For details, see “Connecting to the Internet.”

Conguring the WLAN Setting

SSID: Enter a name for your WLAN.

The service set identier (SSID) is used to identify a WLAN. A wireless terminal (such as a

PC) and the wireless gateway can perform normal data communication only when they have the same SSIDs. To ensure the WLAN security, do not use the default SSID. You can enter a character string as the SSID, such as MyHome.

SSID Broadcast: Enable or disable the SSID broadcast.

• Enabled: The E961 broadcasts the SSID of the WLAN, and users can easily access the

WLAN. Unauthorized users, however, can also easily access the WLAN because the SSID is broadcasted.

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Note:

For the convenience of the client accessing the WLAN, you can select

Enabled for SSID Broadcast when you congure the WLAN setting. Once you nish setting up the WLAN, you can disable the SSID broadcast to improve the

security of the WLAN.

• Disabled: The E961 does not broadcast the SSID of the WLAN. Before accessing the

WLAN, the user must obtain the SSID of the WLAN. Thus, the WLAN security is improved.

Conguring the WLAN Encryption Mode

To access the wireless network, you must set the wireless security key of your PC be consistent with that of the wireless gateway.

No Encryption

For the convenience of the client accessing the WLAN, you can set the Encryption Mode to NO ENCRYPTION when you set up a WLAN. In daily use, however, this option is not recommended for the security of the WLAN.

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

• WPA-PSK is a 256-bit data encryption method that can automatically change the key.

• WPA2-PSK is a more secure version of WPA-PSK, and it supports the IEEE 802.11 standard.

• WPA Encryption is algorithms for selecting the WPA data encryption. There are three

algorithms: TKIP, AES, and TKIP+AES.

• WPA Pre-Shared Key: You can enter 64-character hexadecimal value or 8-63-character

ASCII value as the key. The ASCII value contains all characters that can be entered through the PC keyboard, and the hexadecimal value contains numbers of 0-9 and characters of A-F. For example, you can enter the ASCII value of 1234abcde as the key.

• Network Key Rotation Interval: It is used to set how long a network key is dynamically

changed. By default, it is 0. To disable this function, you can set the value to 0 or Null.

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Validating Quick Setup

The last page of the wizard displays the all settings you have congured.

• To accept settings, click to submit the information.

• To make changes, click to return.

• Click to quit the settings.

WEP

Wireless Equivalent Privacy, 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.

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Conguring Your Computer

In this part, take the Window XP operating system (OS) as an example to describe how to

congure your computer. For other OSs, the conguration may be different; thus, you need to congure it according to the actual situation.

Wireless Conguration

The wireless conguration enables your PC connect to the E961 through the wireless network. If you need only the Ethernet to connect your PC, you do not need to congure this.

Conguration Requirements

• To set up wireless network connection, your PC must have been congured 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

E961 use the same key with the E961.

• For the use of WLAN adapter, refer to the WLAN adapter user guide provided by the

manufacturer.

• See “Conguring the WLAN Encryption Mode” for the encryption conguration.

• See “Conguring the WLAN Setting” for SSID parameters conguration.

Conguring the Wireless Network Connection

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection.

2. Click Show Wireless Networks to display the wireless network connection list.

3. Select the network connection that the SSID is consistent with that in the E961 WEB

conguration, and then click .

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4. If the encryption parameter is set for the E961, the Wireless Network Connection dialog

box is displayed and requires the network key and conrmation. The value you entered must be consistent with the WPA Pre-Shared Key or Network Key of the E961.

5. Wait for several minutes after you enter the correct network key. The wireless connection

icon displays in the status area in the lower right corner of the screen. Then, your PC can automatically connect to the E961.

Conguring the PC Network

The recommended congurations of the gateway are as follows:

• Obtain an IP address automatically.

• Deselect Use a proxy server for your LAN.

Conguring the Network Connection

1. Select My Network Places > Properties > Local Area Connection.

2. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties from the shortcut

menu.

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3. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in

the This connection uses the following items list box, and then click Properties.

4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically

in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, and then click OK.

Disabling Proxy Settings

1. Start the IE browser, and then select Tools > Internet Options.

2. Select the Connections tab, and then click LAN Settings.

3. In the LAN Settings dialog box, deselect Use a proxy server for your LAN.

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Describing Advanced Settings

In the Advanced Settings page, you can congure the basic attributes and advanced parameters of the gateway, and perform routine maintenance and management to the gateway.

In the operation navigation area, click Advanced Settings to access the page, as shown in

the following gure.

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The following table describes shortcut icons.

Icon Description

Open the system management interface to modify the password, upgrade software, restore the factory default, restart the device, and view the version information.

Open the SIM card setting interface to manage the PIN code operation.

Open the UMTS setting interface to congure the network search

mode and band.

Open the dial-up setting interface to congure PPP dial-up properties and manage the prole list.

Open the DHCP setting interface to choose the IP address assignment mode.

Open the interface to enable or disable the WLAN.

Open the WLAN setting interface.

Open the MAC address lter setting window.

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Managing the System

On the system management page, you can modify the password, upgrade the software, restore factory defaults, restart the device, and view the version information.

Click to access the system management page, as shown in the following gure.

Modifying the Password

You can modify the login password to prevent unauthorized users from logging in to the management page.

1. Click to open the Modify Password window.

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2. Enter the current password, and then enter the new password and conrm it.

3. Click to save the modication, click to return to the previous page, and

click to cancel the modication.

Upgrading the Gateway

1. Click to open the Upgrade Gateway page.

2. Enter the path or click to select the software image le to be updated.

3. Click to upgrade the system software.

Caution:

• After the system is upgraded, the system automatically restarts. The whole process takes two to three minutes.

• The software programs for upgrading must come from the ofcial website of

Huawei or the ofcial website of the carrier.

• The system upgrading does not change the conguration of the client.

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Restoring Factory Defaults

If you need to reconstruct the network or you forget the changes of some parameters, you can choose to restore factory defaults and reconﬁgure the gateway.

Click to open the Restore Defaults window, and then click .

Note:

After this operation, all conﬁgurations

restore to the defaults.

Restarting the Device

1. Click to open the Reboot window.

2. Click to restart the gateway.

Viewing the Version Information

Click to display the System Version page. You can view the hardware version, software version, release time, and the hardware version and software version of the wireless module, as shown in the following ﬁgure.

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Conguring SIM Card Settings

You can manage the PIN code on the SIM card settings window, including the following operations:

• Enabling the PIN code

• Disabling the PIN code

• Moding the PIN code

• Unlocking the PIN code

Note:

• If you enter the wrong PIN code for three successive times, the PIN code is locked. You need to enter the PUK code to unlock it.

• The PIN code must be 4–8 numerals, and letters are not allowed.

Click to open the SIM card setting window.

Enabling or Disabling the PIN Code

If the PIN code protection is enabled, you need to validate the PIN code each time when you restart the gateway and log in to the management page; if the PIN code protection is disabled, you do not need to validate the PIN code.

1. Select enable/disable in the PIN Code Operation list box.

2. Enter the correct PIN code.

3. Click .

4. If the PIN code is wrong, the system prompts you to reset it.

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Unlocking the PIN Code

If the PIN code is locked, you need to enter correct PUK code and set the new PIN code to unlock it.

Note:

• If you forgot the PUK code, consult your carrier.

• If you enter the wrong PUK code for successive 10 times, the SIM card is locked. You need to consult your carrier to unlock the SIM card.

1. Enter the correct PUK code.

2. Enter the new PIN code and conrm it.

3. Click to submit the setting.

Modifying the PIN Code

When the PIN code protection is enabled, you can reset the PIN code.

1. Select modify in the PIN Code Operation list box.

2. Enter the current PIN code.

3. Enter the new PIN code and conrm it.

4. Click to submit the setting.

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Conguring UMTS Settings

On the UMTS settings window, you can set the priority of connection modes and bands in searching a network.

Click to open the UMTS Settings window, as shown in the following gure.

Choose the Preferred Mode and Band

1. Click to open the Network Settings window.

2. Select the preference of connection mode in the Preferred Mode list box. The following

table shows the details of connection modes.

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Network

Mode

3G preferred

GPRS preferred

3G only

GPRS only

Other

The E961 automatically selects the data service mode based on the network signal strength. The high-speed data service mode is preferred.

The E961 automatically selects the data service mode based on the network signal strength. The low-speed data service mode is preferred.

The E961 works only in high-speed data service mode.

The E961 works only in low-speed data service mode.

Performance

Maximum rate:

7.2 Mbit/s

Maximum rate: 236 Kbit/s

Maximum rate:

7.2 Mbit/s

Maximum rate: 236 Kbit/s

Description

Note:

• If the carrier provides only the GPRS service and the Preferred Mode is

congured as 3G only, you cannot access the Internet.

• If the carrier only provides only the HSDPA service and Preferred Mode is congured as GPRS only, you cannot access the Internet.

• If the carrier provides neither the 3G nor GPRS service, you cannot access the Internet regardless of the Preferred Mode.

3. Select the band to search the network in the Band list box. You can select from the

following:

• All Band

• GSM900/1800/UMTS2100

• GSM1900

• GSM850

4. Click to submit settings.

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Conguring the Mode for Searching Network

1. Click to open the Searching Network window.

2. Select the mode for searching network.

• Auto: The gateway automatically searches the network and registers with it.

• Manual: You need to manually search the network and register with it.

3. Click to submit the setting.

4. In Manual mode, select the searched network and click .

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Conguring Dial-up Settings

In the Dial-Up Settings window, you can congure PPP settings and manage prole settings.

Click to open the Dial-Up Settings window, as shown in the following gure.

Conguring PPP Settings

1. Click to open the PPP Settings window, as shown in the following gure.

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Dial-up Mode

Auto

On Demand

Manual

Description

After the gateway is switched on, it automatically connects to the Internet and will not disconnect regardless of the data transmission.

The gateway automatically connects to the Internet when there is data transmission. It automatically closes the connection when there is no data transmission.

Manual dial-up.

2. Enter the correct parameters.

• Prole List: Select a prole from the established dial-up connection list. If the drop-

down list is null, you need to create a prole list.

• PPP Connection: Select the dial-up connection mode.

• PPP Max Idle Time: The duration of the idle PPP connection. In On Demand mode, if

there is no data transmission beyond the duration, the PPP connection automatically closes.

• PPP MTU: The MTU of the PPP data transmission. It is used to set the maximum number of

bytes encapsulated in a single data frame.

• PPP Max Dial Time: Set the maximum waiting time when connecting to the Internet.

Managing the Prole List

Click to open the Prole settings window and you can create, edit, save, and delete a dial-up connection list.

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Interface Description

Parameter

Prole List

Prole Name

Dial-up Number

PPP User Name

PPP Password

APN

IP Address

Description

Include all created prole names.

Enter the name of the selected or created prole.

Enter the character string for PPP dial-up number. It is provided by the network carrier.

The user name used in PPP communication. It is provided by the network carrier.

The password used in PPP communication. It is provided by the network carrier.

Select the mode for obtaining the APN:

• Dynamic: The network dynamically assigns the APN.

• Static: Manually enter the APN provided by the network

carrier.

Select the mode for assigning IP addresses:

• Dynamic: The network dynamically assigns the IP address.

• Static: Manually enter the IP address provided by the

network carrier.

Creating a Prole

1. Enter the prole information in the text box based on prompts.

2. Click to save the new prole.

Modifying a Prole

1. Select a prole to be modied in the Prole List drop-down list. Relevant information is

displayed in the corresponding text box.

2. Enter the prole information.

3. Click to save the modied prole.

Deleting a Prole

1. Select a prole to be deleted in the Prole List drop-down list.

2. Click to delete the selected prole.

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Assigning IP Addresses

In the LAN Basic 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 following congurations on t

he PC connecting with the

gateway. For details, refer to “Conguring the PC Network.”

Click to open the LAN Basic Settings page.

• IP Address: The default IP address of the gateway is 192.168.1.1.

• Subnet Mask: The combination of the subnet mask and IP address enables the exible

subnetting. 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 automatically assign IP addresses for PCs. It is recommended to select Disabled for the DHCP server.

• Start IP Address & End IP Address: It is used to dene 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 E961 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.

Note:

• The Start IP Address must be smaller than or equal to the End IP Address.

• If the DHCP Server is Enabled, the congurations of Start IP Address, End IP address, and DHCP

Lease Time are valid; otherwise, you cannot congure them.

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Conguring the WLAN

Enabling or Disabling the WLAN

1. Click to open the WLAN Module Settings window, as shown in the following gure.

2. Enable or disable the WLAN module.

• Enable: Enable the WLAN module. You can use the WLAN function and congure

relevant parameters.

• Disable: Disable the WLAN module. You cannot use the WLAN function and congure

relevant parameters.

3. Click to submit the setting.

Conguring WLAN Settings

Click to open the WLAN Settings window, as shown in the following gure.

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Selecting Interface IDs Wireless Interface: It refers to the SSID and MAC address, and is used to identify the wireless

gateway.

SSID SSID: The service set identier (SSID) is used to identify a WLAN. A wireless terminal (such as

a PC) and the wireless gateway can perform normal data communication only when they have the same SSIDs. To ensure the WLAN security, do not use the default SSID. You can enter a character string as the SSID, such as MyHome.

Enabling or Disabling the SSID Broadcast

• Enabled: Enable the SSID broadcast. The E961 broadcasts the SSID of the WLAN, and

users can easily access the WLAN. Unauthorized users, however, can also easily access the WLAN.

• Disabled: Disable the SSID broadcast. The E961 does not broadcast the SSID of the WLAN.

Before accessing the WLAN, the user must obtain the SSID of the WLAN. Thus, the WLAN security is improved.

Enabling or Disabling the AP Isolation

• On: The terminals (PCs) connecting to the gateway through the WLAN cannot access

each other.

• Off: The terminals (PCs) connecting to the gateway through the WLAN can access each

other.

Selecting the WLAN Channel

• Country: It is used to identify the country. Different countries have different standards on

channel usage.

• Channel: It refers to the channel that the gateway works with. According to the IEEE802.11

standard, the working frequency for the WLAN adopting the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology ranges from 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz. Each channel occupies a neighboring 22 MHz frequency band. The available channels vary with the selected country. If you do not know which channel to select, select Auto and the gateway can automatically search for the channel.

Conguring the 802.11 Mode

There are four available modes, as shown in the following table.

Mode

54g Auto

54g Performance

54g LRS

802.11b Only

Description

The WLAN has the best compatibility in this mode.

The WLAN has the best performance in this mode.

If the E961 has difculties in communicating with devices

conforming to the IEEE 802.11b standards, select this mode.

The E961 can only work in the low performance 802.11b standard network mode.

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Conguring the Transmission Rate

1. Select Auto, the E961 automatically searches the transmission rate. The maximum WLAN

transmission rate supported by the gateway is 54 Mbit/s.

2. Click to submit the setting.

3. Click Advanced to congure the advanced WLAN setting.

Advanced WLAN Settings

You can congure the security and Network Bridge.

Conguring Security Key

A security key can protect your WLAN from illegal data attacking. The security key of your wireless gateway must be consistent with that of the PC.

Conguring 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 encrytion to skip the

authentication.

• Shared: Shared key authentication. It can use only WEP. The user accessing the WLAN

must use the WEP to authenticate.

Conguring the Encryption Mode

There are four encryption modes: No Encryption, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WEP. For details,

refer to “Conguring the WLAN Encryption Mode.”

Conguring Access Attributes of the Client

As shown in the following gure, you can set the Preamble Type, Max Associations Limit, Mode, and enable or disable the peer MAC address through the Bridge Restriction.

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• 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 gateway. A maximum of 32 clients can connect with the gateway in wireless mode.

• Mode: It refers to the WLAN accessing mode. The gateway can work in two modes, as

shown in the following table. The default value is Access Point.

Mode

Wireless Bridge

Access Point

Description

It is used to connect two or more access points.

The access points meeting the IEEE 802.11b/g standard or the wireless terminals can connect the wireless gateway.

• Bridge Restriction: It refers to the limitation to the peer MAC addresses. When it is Disabled,

the E961 can access all the remote bridges; when it is Enabled, the E961 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 gateway supports

the point-to-multipoint (PTM) bridge mode, and a wireless gateway can connect four remote peer bridges at the same time.

• Peer MAC Address: It refers to the physical address list of the remote peer bridges. It

contains a maximum of four physical addresses.

• Link Status: Up shows the successful connection and Down shows the failed

connection.

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Conguring the MAC Filter

Click to open the WLAN MAC Filter Settings window. You can control and manage the clients accessing the WLAN, and improve the WLAN security performance.

MAC Restrict Mode

The following table lists the MAC address lter modes:

Value

Disabled

Allow

Deny

Description

The MAC address lter function is disabled.

The clients with addresses in the MAC Address list are allowed to connect with the gateway through the WLAN.

The clients with addresses in the MAC Address list are not allowed to connect with the gateway through the WLAN.

MAC Addresses

Enter MAC addresses in the list. The gateway can perform access control over the clients that MAC addresses are in the list. The list can contain a maximum of 16 MAC addresses.

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Security Settings

On the Security Settings page, you can configure the advanced security settings.

Click Security to access the security settings page, as shown in the following ﬁgure.

Firewall Switch

Your gateway has a true firewall that controls the incoming and outgoing data flow and protects your computer from illegal intrusion.

1. Click to access the Firewall Switch window.

Select the Enable the firewall (main switch of the firewall) check box to enable the firewall.

Note:

• Only when the Enable the firewall check box 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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3. Select other options as required, and then click

LAN MAC Filter

Your gateway supports MAC filtering based on a list of either denied or allowed computers. A common method to restricting network access is to specify the Media Access Control (MAC) address.

To locate the MAC address in Windows, choose Start > Run, and then enter cmd. The command window is displayed, enter ipconfig /all, and then press Enter. The MAC address is displayed as the Physical Address.

1. Click to access the LAN MAC Filter window.

2. Select MAC Filter Mode.

LAN IP Filter

You can configure the gateway to block specific IP addresses from accessing the LAN.

Click to access the IP Address Filter window.

Value

Disabled

Allow

Deny

Description

The MAC address ﬁlter function is disabled.

The clients with addresses in the MAC Address list are allowed to connect with the gateway through the LAN.

The clients with addresses in the MAC Address list are not allowed to connect with the gateway through the LAN.

3. Enter the MAC addresses of the clients and click

Adding an IP Address

1. Select the protocol and status.

2. Enter the IP address and corresponding port to be blocked from accessing the LAN.

3. Click to add the IP address to the table.

Modifying an IP Address

1. Click in the Modification column. The corresponding IP address filter is displayed.

2. Modify the contents as required.

3. Click .

Deleting an IP Address

Click in the Modification column. The corresponding IP address filter is deleted.

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Virtual Server

Your gateway supports virtual server to enable external computers to access WWW, FTP, or other services provided by the LAN.

Click to access the Virtual Server page.

Adding a Virtual Server

Making an IP Filter Effective

1. Add a new IP address or select a record in the IP address filter table.

2. Select On for Status.

3. Click .

4. Click . The IP filter takes effect.

1. Select the protocol and status.

2. Enter values in the following textboxes: Name: Enter a name to the service provided by the LAN. WAN Port: Enter the WAN port of the LAN in which the computer provides services. IP Address: Specify a computer in the LAN to provide services. LAN Port: Enter the LAN port of the computer that provides services.

3. Click to add the virtual server to the table.

You can also add a virtual server by the following way:

1. Select a port form the Common Port list. The Protocol, Status, Name, WAN Port and LAN Port will be set as default value. If required, you can modify them.

2. Input the IP Address.

3. Click to add the virtual server to the table.

•

Modifying a Virtual Server

1. Click in the Modification column. The corresponding virtual server is displayed.

2. Modify the contents as required.

3. Click .

Deleting a Virtual Server

Click in the Modification column. The corresponding virtual server is deleted.

Making an Virtual Server Effective

1. Add a virtual server or select a record in the virtual server table.

2. Select On for Status.

3. Click .

4. Click . The IP filter takes effect.

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DMZ Service

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.

1. Click .

2. Select Enabled /Disabled for DMZ Status to enable or disable the DMZ service.

3. Enter the local IP address of the computer that is specified as a DMZ host.

4. Click .

Note:

Only one computer can be specified as a DMZ host at a time.

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.

1. Click .

2. Select Enabled/Disabled for UPnP Status to enable or disable the UPnP service.

3. Click .

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 allows your ISP to help you solve the device problems from a remote location.

1. Click .

2. Select Enabled or Disabled for Remote Status to enable or disable the service.

3. Enter the IP address that can access and control your device.

4. Click .

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Typical Networking Example

You can construct a small LAN through the WLAN interface or four Ethernet interfaces of the gateway.

Your gateway also supports external hubs, Ethernet switches, or routers. To construct a LAN with multiple PCs, you can extend the Ethernet interfaces through a hub or Ethernet switch.

For example, the gateway constructs a small-sized LAN with multiple PCs in the SOHO to access the Internet wirelessly, and the networking diagram is as follows:

DHCP

IP:192.168.1.107

R o u tin g /NA T

E9 60

PC3PC2

PC1

PrinterLaptop1 Laptop2

LAN Sw itch/

Router

IP:192.168.1.108

DHCP

IP:192.168.1.105

192.168.1.1/24

218.10.1.1

DHCP

IP:192.168.1.109

UP L INK (HS DP A )

WLAN

Phone

Ethernet

RJ11

(HSDPA)

Switch/

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Troubleshooting

What if the Signal Strength Indicator is blinking in red?

1. Please ensure that the SIM card is inserted correctly.

2. If yes, please login to the Web Management Page (http://192.168.1.1) with the Admin password and key in 1234 as the PIN code.

3. To permanently disable the PIN code prompt, kindly refer to Section 8: Enabling or

Disabling the PIN Code

The PC in a LAN mode cannot access Internet.

1. The power indicator is on, and the E961 is normally connected with the power adapter. If the power indicator is off, you need to check whether the power is normally connected.

2. If the signal strength indicator on the E961 panel is off, you need to check whether the

area is covered by WLAN.

3. If the area is covered by WLAN, you need to check whether the network mode is right.

See Chapter 9 “Conﬁguring UMTS Settings” for information about network mode.

4. If the indicator of Ethernet interface blinks, the corresponding Ethernet interface is

normally connected. If the indicator is off, you need to check and ensure that the

corresponding Ethernet connection is normal.

5. You must conﬁgure the correct PPP user name and PPP password when you access

the internet through the E961. Check whether they are correct, and see “Conﬁguring PPP Proﬁle Settings” for details.

6. 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 PC Network.”

7. Check whether the driver of the network adapter is correctly installed.

8. If the preceding methods cannot solve the problem, please consult your service

provider.t.

1. If there are interferences or shields near the E961, you can adjust the position of the E961. When the signal strength is strong, you can move to the next step.

2. Check and record the following data on the PC’s network adapter: SSID, WEP type, and key.

3. Check and record the following data on the E961: SSID, WEP type, and key.

4. Compare the data, the SSID on the network adapter should be ANY or be the same with that on the E961. The WEP type and key on the network adapter and E961 should be identical. Otherwise, you need to change the data on the network adapter.

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Warnings and Precautions

Electronic Device

• Turn off your device near high-precision electronic devices. The wireless device may affect the performance of these devices.

• Such devices include hearing aids, pacemakers, ﬁre alarm systems, automatic gates, and other automatic-control devices can be affected. If you are using an electronic medical

device, consult the device manufacturer to conﬁrm whether the radio wave affects the

operation of this device.

Hospital

Pay attention to the following points in hospitals or health care facilities:

• Do not take your wireless device into the operating room (OR), intensive care unit (ICU), or coronary care unit (CCU).

• Do not use your wireless device at places for medical treatment where wireless device use is prohibited.

• When using your wireless device near someone who is suffering from a heart disease, turn down the ring tone volume or vibration properly so that it does not affect the person.

Trafﬁc Safety

• Please observe local laws and regulations on wireless device use. Do not use your wireless

device while driving to avoid trafﬁc accident.

• Secure the wireless device on its holder. Do not place the wireless device on the seat or other places where it can get loose in a sudden stop or collision.

• Use the wireless device after the vehicle stops at a safe place.

• Do not place the wireless device over the air bag or in the air bag outspread 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. In areas where wireless device use is prohibited, turn off the wireless device. Otherwise, the radio signal of the wireless device may disturb the plane control signals. Turn off your wireless device before boarding an aircraft.

Storage Environment

• Do not place magnetic storage media such as magnetic cards and ﬂoppy disks near the wireless device. Radiation from the wireless device may erase the information stored on them.

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• Do not put your wireless device or other accessories in containers with strong

magnetic eld, such as an induction cooker and a microwave oven. Otherwise, circuit failure, re, or explosion may occur.

• Do not leave your wireless device or charger in a very hot or cold place.

Otherwise, malfunction of the products, re, or explosion may occur.

• Do not place sharp metal objects such as pins near the earpiece. The earpiece may

attract these objects and hurt you when you are using the wireless device.

• Do not subject your wireless device and charger to serious collision or shock.

Otherwise, battery leakage, wireless device malfunction, overheat, re, or explosion may occur.

• Do not put your wireless device in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt to avoid

wireless device damage while seated.

Children Safety

• Put your wireless device and charger in places beyond the reach of children.

Do not allow children to use the wireless device or charger without guidance.

• Do not allow children to put the charger in mouth, for electrolyte in the charger is

dangerous.

• Do not allow children to touch the small ttings. Otherwise, suffocation or gullet jam can

be caused if children swallow the small ttings.

Operating Environment

• The wireless device and charger are not water-resistant. Keep them dry. Protect

the wireless device, battery and charge from water or vapor. Do not touch the wireless device with a wet hand. Otherwise, short-circuit and malfunction of the product or electric shock may occur.

• Do not use the wireless device in dusty, damp and dirty places or places with magnetic

eld. Otherwise, malfunction of the circuit may occur.

• Do not turn on or off the wireless device when it is near your ears to avoid negative

impact on your health.

• When carrying or using the wireless device, keep the antenna at least 1.5

centimeters away from your body, to avoid negative impact on your health caused by radio frequency leakage.

• If you feel uncomfortable (such as falling sick or qualm) after playing games on your

wireless device for a long time, please go to see a doctor immediately.

• On a thunder stormy day, do not use your wireless device outdoors or when it is being

charged.

• Do not touch the antenna when a call is going on. Touching the antenna may affect call

quality and cause the wireless device to operate with more power. As a result, the talk time and standby time are shortened.

• The wireless device may interfere with nearby TV sets, radios and PCs.

• In accordance with international standards for radio frequency and radiation, use

wireless device accessories approved by the manufacturer only.

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Before you clean or maintain the wireless device, turn off it and disconnect it from the

charger. Otherwise, electric shock or short-circuit of the battery or charger may occur.

• Do not use any chemical detergent, powder, or other chemical agent (such as alcohol

and benzene) to clean the device and the charge. Otherwise, part damage or a re can be caused. You can clean the device and the charger with a piece of soft antistatic

cloth that is a little wet.

• Do not scratch the shell of the wireless device. Otherwise, the shed coating may cause

skin allergy. Once it happens, stop using the device at once and go to see a doctor.

• If the wireless device or any of its ttings does not work, turn to the local authorize service

center for help.

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Abbreviations

ARP

APN

CDMA

DHCP

DNS

EDGE

GSM

GPRS

GGSN

HSPA

HSDPA

HSUPA

HLR

ICMP

The Third Generation

Alternating Current

Address Resolution Protocol

Access Point

Access Point Name

Code Division Multiple Access

Dynamic Host Conﬁguration Protocol

Domain Name Server

down link, downlink

Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution

Global System for Mobile communications

General Packet Radio Service

Gateway GPRS Support Node

High Speed Packet Access

High Speed Downlink Packet Access

High Speed Uplink Packet Access

Home Location Register

Internet Protocol

Internet Control Message Protocol

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LAN

LED

L2TP

MSC

NAT

PCS

PSTN

POTS

PPTP

RTT

SOHO

SCP

SGSN

SDRAM

TKIP

UMTS

VLR

VPN

WAN

WLAN

WCDMA

WI-FI

Local Area Network

Light Emitting Diode

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol

Mobile Switching Center

Network Address Translation

Personal Communication Systems

Public Switched Telephone Network

Plain Old Telephone Service

Point to Point Tunneling Protocol

Radio Transmission Technology

Small Ofce Home Ofce

Service Control Point

Serving GPRS Support Node

Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory

Temporal Key Integrity Protocol

Universal Mobile Telecommunications System

up link, uplink

Visitor Location Register

Virtual Private Network

Wide Area Network

Wireless Local Area Network

Wideband CDMA

Wireless Fidelity