Cradlepoint PHS300 User Manual

Sprint PHS at a Glance

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Sprint PHS Basics

Getting on the Internet

USB to Data

Port Cable

Phone

Modem

The Sprint PHS is easy to use and operate. With simple connection and setup you will be surfing the

Internet with your personal wireless network in a matter of seconds. In brief, simply connect your data-

enabled cell phone (contact your service provider for details) or a USB Modem to the USB Port on the Sprint

PHS. Turn on the Sprint PHS using the ON / OFF switch on the unit and turn on your cell phone (USB

modems will automatically be enabled).

The Sprint PHS and phone will automatically create your network. If you are using a cell phone, be sure you

have configured the phone’s settings to act as a modem. Once your Sprint PHS has fully booted and

operating along side your USB modem or phone, use the wireless network finder on your computer to

associate with your new wireless network. The first time you use the Sprint PHS your network will be

named:

SPRINTPHS-xxx

Where ‘xxx’ is the last three digits of the Sprint PHS’s MAC Address. The MAC Address can be found on

the bottom of the unit. The password, by default, is the last 6 characters of the unit’s MAC address.

Once your computer has associated with your new wireless network, you are ready to start surfing. Simply

open your favorite Web Browser, enter your password at the Login screen, and select the Login button. We

recommend that you change your password after your first login, which is easily accomplished from the

Sprint PHS’s Admin and Setup pages. (See Setting Your Password for details.)

USB

Port

So how does it all work?

The Sprint PHS contains a 802.11a/b/g WiFi router. Your phone provides access to the Internet

802.11

through the data network. When your phone is connected to the Sprint PHS, the unit creates a local WiFi network and connects to the Internet through your service provider’s data network. This creates your own personal, portable wireless network or “hotspot”. Set it up anywhere within your cellular service provider’s coverage area whenever you want access to the Internet, check your email, or work via a VPN. Depending on your handset model, the Sprint PHS even charges your handset at the same time.

Using the Contols

Power/Charging Status of

LED 0 –

Router

Solid Green

Solid Amber

Flashing Amber

Flashing Red

The SPRINT PHS’s battery is completely charged, unit connected to external power. SPRINT PHS is charging the internal battery and connected to external power. SPRINT PHS is not connected to external power and the battery is running low. SPRINT PHS is connected to external power and its internal temperature is too high. * Turn the unit OFF and unplug the power source. Be sure that you are not using a a power supply with a different voltage then provided in this package.

OFF

SPRINT PHS is OFF and not connected to external power source

SPRINT PHS is on, running on its battery and the battery is not low.

-OR-

LED 1 –

Router/Admin Pages Status

LED 2 –

USB/Netwrok Status

Green

Wireless network is ready.

Amber

SPRINT PHS is booting.

Red

SPRINT PHS failure. No wireless network.

OFF

SPRINT PHS is OFF.

Green

SPRINT PHS is connected properly to handset and a data link has been established.

Amber

Handset is connected and data link is being established.

Red

Handset not connected –AND / OR - data link failed.

OFF

No handset connected -OR- SPRINT PHS is OFF

Ventilation Slots

Battery Cover

Factory Default Reset

Button

ON / OFF Switch

External Power Connection

USB-to-Modem Port

These allow excess heat to be removed from the SPRINT PHS while operating. It is recommended that the unit not be covered with any material that will block the dispersion of heat away from the unit. The unit should not reach extreme temperatures.

This cover protects an d secures the battery. Remove to replace the battery.

To return all the User Defined configurations (such as those specified in the Setup / Help Pages) to their original factory default settings simply turn the unit OFF, open the battery cover and locate a small hole denoted by a triangle, press and hold the Factory Default Reset button using a paper clip or other small tool, and turn the unit ON. After the LEDs have flashed ON then OFF then ON again, release the button. All setting should be reset.

OFF

The unit is completely OFF when the unit is not connected to external power and the ON / OFF switch is in the OFF position.

The unit will charge its own battery and some phone batteries if switched OFF and connected to external power.

* No access to the router or the wireless network can be established while the unit is OFF.

CAUTION: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your

If the unit is ON and not connected to a phone or handset, it’s Admin and Setup Pages are still accessible by associating with its SSID (Network Name) and entering 192.168.0.1 into the URL bar of a web browser. Note: Login will be required to access the Sprint PHS Admin and Setup Pages

If the unit is ON and connected to a fully operable data-enabled cell phone or USB modem, a wireless network will be automatically established. Some laptops will automatically associate with the network. In some cases the user will need to select the wireless network from their laptop’s wireless network list. (Details vary by Operating System.)

The unit will operate off external power exclusively while connected to an external power source. If there is sufficient excess power available the unit will also charge some phones. This feature varies by phone manufacturer and model.

The power connector is a standard jack size and when connected to the proper cable and an external power source will power the SPRINT PHS according to the specifications listed in the ON / OFF switch section of the Controls list.

This is a standard USB port that is used to connect either to a USB modem or to a data-enabled cellular phone. Cables for USB to Data connection vary by phone manufacturer and are not provided with the Sprint PHS. Contact your service provider for further information.

product will cause damage to the unit and void the warranty.

Configuring Your Wireless

Network

Welcome to the Admin Setup Pages!

To access the Admin and Setup Pages:

Be sure that the Sprint PHS and Phone/Modem are ON. Most USB modems will

be powered by the Sprint PHS and may have additional power options. Select

the Sprint PHS wireless network from your computer’s list of wireless networks.

Once your computer has associated with the

Sprint PHS, open your favorite Web Browser and

enter http://192.168.0.1 into the URL Address bar.

This allows you to acess the Sprint PHS router’s

web pages.

You will be asked to enter your Password. The default

password is set to the last 6 digits of the Sprint PHS

MAC Address found on the bottom of your Sprint PHS.

This is

the main screen of the Admin and Setup Pages. From here

you can configure your network. It is recommended that you

run this wizard when you use your Sprint PHS for the first

time. This wizard allows you to personalize your network

name (SSID), passwords, security type, connection type,

and time zone.

Navigating the Admin and Setup Pages

Select the Main Topic tab you wish to use.

Use the side navigation menu to access subtopics.

Be sure to save your settings before leaving each page.

What you’ll find in these pages

BASIC Topics

You can abandon all your changes at any time by selecting “Don’t Save Settings.”

Wizard

WAN

LAN

DHCP

These wizards are designed to assist you in configuring your wireless network once you have completed the steps found in the Getting On The Internet section of this manual. Use the wizards to name your network, set your new password, and set the security levels for your new SPRINT PHS.

This page is used to set your Internet connection type. For most users, the default settings are appropriate for everyday usage.

Use this page to configure the internal network settings of your SPRINT PHS router. The IP Address that is configured here is the IP Address that you use to access the Web-based management interface. If you change the IP Address here, you may need to adjust your PC’s network settings to access the network again. The default settings are appropriate for most everyday users.

This page is used to configure the built in DHCP Server to assign IP Addresses to the computers on your network.

Internet Connection Setup Wizard Internet Security Setup Wizard

Specify DNS Servers Advanced DNS settings MTU Settings Link Drop Delay WAN Port Speed Ping Response Settings MAC Cloning Settings

Set IP Address Set Subnet Mask RIP Settings Set Router Metric Default Router set Enable/Disable IGMP Enable/Disable DNS Relay

Enable/Disable DHCP Server Specify DHCP IP Address Range Specify Lease Time Enable DHCP Broadcast View DHCP Clients Add DHCP Reservation View Reservations List

Wireless

Virtual Server

Special Applications

Routing

Access Control

This page is used to configure your basic wireless settings for you SPRINT PHS. From here you can set your visibility of your network to others, your wireless network name, and security type. Some of these features may have already been set by you if you used the Setup wizards on the main screen of the Help and Setup Pages.

ADVANCED Topics

The Virtual Server option allows you to define a single public port on your router for redirection to an internal LAN IP Address and Private LAN port if required. This feature is useful for hosting online services such as FTP or Web Servers.

The Special Applications option is used to open single or multiple ports on your router when the router senses data sent to the Internet on a “trigger” port or port range. Special Applications rules apply to all computers on your internal network.

The Routing option allows you to apply fixed routes to defined destinations.

The Access Control option allows you to control access in and out if your network. Use this feature as Access Controls to only grant access to approved sites, limit web access based on time or dates, and/or block network access for certain applications. This page includes a wizard to assist you in adding new policies.

Enable/Disable Wireless Radio Set SSID Set Network Visibility Auto/Manual Channel Select Set Transmission Rate Set 802.11 Mode Set “Super G “Mode

Add Virtual Server View Virtual Ser vers List

Application Level Gateway (ALG) Configuration Add Special Applications Rule View Spec Applications Rules List

Add Route View Added Routes List View Existing Routes List

Enable/Disable Access Control Policy Wizard View Existing Policies

The Web Filter option allows you to set up a list of allowed Websites that can be used by multiple users. When the Web Filter is enabled, all other

Web Filter

Websites not listed on this page will be bloked. To use this feature, you must also select the “Apply Web Filter” checkbox in the Access Control Section.

Add Website(s) View allowed Websites

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