Cradlepoint PHS300 User Manual

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What’s Included In The Box

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3G/4G Personal WiFi Hotspot

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Quick Start Guide

Wireless Setup using a Mobile Broadband (cellular) Data Modem or Compatible Phone

Connect Power Supply and USB modem.* Then establish a wireless internet connection as shown below.

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Li-Ion Battery

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AC Power Adapter

Power Supply

PHS300

3G/4G Personal

WiFi Hotspot

Share Your Internet Connection With Up To 16 WiFi Enabled Devices

• Place your PHS300 anywhere in your home or office for the best signal

• Share your mobile broadband connection with all your WiFi enabled devices

such as: laptops, desktop PCs, printers, VoIP phone, PDA, and more

(~150’ Range)

Battery

USB

* Mobile Broadband Modem not included. See your Mobile Broadband Service Provider for details.

Establishing a Wireless Internet Connection

dentify the PHS300

find connection starting with “PHS”

Windows XP

Open your computer’s “Wireless Network Connection” to

“Wireless

completed by opening the “View Available Wireless Networks” window. After you have highlighted the PHS-xxx, click the “Connect” button.

Windows Vista

Open Connect to a Network by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Connect. In the “Show” list, click “Wireless”. You'll see a list of the wireless networks currently available. Click on the PHS-xxx network, and then click Connect.

associate with the router’s

Access Point.” This is typically

PHS-300

Finding Your Password and Network Name

MAC: 00304402518b

MAC ADDRESS

SSID Service Set Identifier (SSID) is used to identify

SERIAL NUMBER

RESET BUTTON

Media Access Control Address (MAC Address) is a unique identifier assigned to the PHS300

Your default password for your PHS300 is the last six characters of the MAC Address and can be found on the back of the unit.

your wireless network name.

Your default Network Name will be PHS-xxx You can change the name of your Network in the Setup Wizard.

When you register your product online, you will be asked for your Serial Number.

If you need to do a factory reset, consult the CradlePoint Knowledge Base for instructions.

Mac

Open your Mac’s wireless connection list by clicking the “Airport” icon on your menu bar. Highlight the PHS-xxx.

Connecting To The Router

1) Using either a Windows or Mac platform, open a browser window. A default CradlePoint page will appear asking for a password.

2) The password is the last six digits of the MAC address shown on the box label and on the bottom of the router. This is a unique number identifying your router.

3) Once you have correctly entered your password, click “OK”. You can now access the Internet.

Note: CradlePoint recommends that WiFi security be setup at this point. See the “Setting WiFi security on your CradlePoint Router” section of this guide.

PHS-300

LED Status Lights

NETWORK

WLAN

CONNECTION POWER

when not in use for best battery performance

WLAN Signifies that the WiFi radio of the router is “On”. Blinking indicates traffic.

NETWORK CONNECTION

POWER

Indicates that recognizable cellular device is connected to the router.

Green Connection is Established

Orange Connection is Negotiating

Red Connection Not Made

Signifies the PHS300 power level.

Green Plugged into Wall Power, Internal Battery is Fully Charged

Orange Plugged into Wall Power, Internal Battery is Charging

Red Battery Charge is Very Low

Operating Remotely on Fully Charged Internal Battery

EXTEND YOUR BATTERY LIFE

Turn your PHS300 OFF

TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR THE PHS300

Setting WiFi Security on your CradlePoint Router

WiFi security is highly recommended by CradlePoint. WiFi Security is separate from the User Login Page. Setting “WiFi Security” on your router prevents users from connecting their

computers to your router unless they have your wireless security password.

Follow The Steps Below To Set The WiFi Security:

1) Access your router administration page by opening your browser and typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar.

2) Enter your default Administrative password. This password is the last six digits of the MAC address found on the label on the bottom of the router. Once you have entered the password, click LOG IN.

3) Click on the BASIC tab.

4) On the left panel, click WIZARD.

Your USB Modem or Phone Does Not Work With the Router

1) If your USB data modem or phone is not working with the router, check the list of supported devices to ensure you are using a supported device and carrier. The device you’re using must be supported on the carrier network providing your cellular service or it’s considered an unsupported device, even if it is supported on another carrier’s network.

CradlePoint’s supported device list changes regularly. We update our supported device list after a device is certified and approved. If the device you have is NOT on the list, that means we do not support it at this time.

5) Select INTERNET SETUP WIZARD then NEXT.

6) Enter a NEW PASSWORD.

7) Select your TIME ZONE from the drop down menu and select NEXT.

8) Enter a new name for your network in the WIRELESS NETWORK NAME (SSID) field.

9) Select your security mode: GOOD for WEP, BETTER for WPA and BEST or WPA2.

(Make sure your PC or other devices support the mode you choose.)

10) Enter a personalized WEP or WPA Key. You may want to write it down for future reference.

11) Select NEXT then SAVE SETTINGS on the setup complete page, which will save and then reboot your router to operate based on your new security information.

You’ve now secured your CradlePoint router from unintended WiFi access.

You are Connected to the Router but Cannot Connect to the Internet

The status LEDs of your router will give you an indication whether or not a proper connection is being made. See the LED STATUS definitions below:

WIRELESSÊ CONNECTION

1) If the NETWORK CONNECTION light is not illuminated, your modem is not connected and online. You may need to update your firmware. Refer to “Your USB Modem or Phone Does Not Work With The Router.” If, after updating, you are still not online, call CradlePoint Technical Support for further assistance.

The SUPPORTED DEVICE list can be found at: cradlepoint.com/support/phs300

2) Sometimes a USB data modem needs to be updated or have other configurations set correctly in order to make a connection through the router. If your USB Modem has not been updated recently, it is recommended that you do so if it is having trouble connecting to the CTR350. Simply insert your USB data modem into your PC and using the software provided by your cellular carrier, access the Internet. Follow the directions provided to complete the update. Once you have updated your USB data modem, reconnect the cellular device to your CradlePoint router and connect to the Internet.

If, after following the above directions, you are still unable to access the Internet, contact CradlePoint Technical Support for further assistance.

My WiFi-enabled Devices Can’t Get Past The Login Page

Some electronic devices may experience problems handling the Internet Access User Login setting. Devices that commonly have trouble are, but not limited to:

• iPod Touch

• iPhone

• Wireless VoIP Phones

To Allow These Devices Access, follow the instructions below to disable the user login.

1) Access your router administration page by opening your browser and typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar.

2) Go to the TOOLS tab on the top navigation, then the USER LOGIN menu on the left panel.

3) Uncheck the REQUIRE USER LOGIN check box.

4) Scroll to the top of the page and click SAVE THE SETTINGS, which will save and reboot the router with your new configuration.

• Wireless Printers

• most WiFi-enabled Video Game Systems

• most WiFi-enabled Devices that are not PCs or Macs

2) If the routers’ lights are showing that you are online (green), try the following steps: WINDOWS XP ONLY a. Click on START. b. Click RUN. c. Type “inetwiz” into the text box and click OK. d. Internet Connection Wizard will launch. e. Select CONNECT USING MY LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) and then NEXT. f. Uncheck all the boxes on this page and click NEXT. g. Select NO to setting up an Internet Mail Account and click NEXT and FINISH.

I Need To Update My Firmware

To support the latest features, modems, and phones, follow the directions below:

1) Access your router administration page by opening your browser and typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar.

2) Select the TOOLS tab on the top navigation, then the FIRMWARE menu on the left.

3) Select One-Button Firmware Update for easy firmware updates.

If you experience problems, you can also install the firmware manually.

1) Download the new firmware by going to cradlepoint.com/support/ctr350.

2) Select the TOOLS tab on the top navigation, then the FIRMWARE menu on the left.

3) In the FIRMWARE UPGRADE section, click BROWSE.

4) Browse for the new firmware file you downloaded in Step 1 and click OPEN.

Note: Because the User Login page adds security and access control to others connected to your router, you may need to enable additional security features such as WEP, WPA, or MAC Address Filtering (if you are not already doing so) when turning off the User Login Page. See the “Setting WiFi Security on your CradlePoint Router” section of this guide for details.

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5) Click the UPLOAD button. The upgrade process can take a minute or two.

DO NOT TURN OFF OR UNPLUG THE DEVICE WHILE IT IS UPGRADING!

Regulatory Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by CradlePoint, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the product.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirement - Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Warranty Information

CradlePoint, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchases (or the first purchaser in the case of resale by an authorized distributor) for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. This warranty is limited to a repair or replacement of the product, at CradlePoint’s discretion.

CALL (208) 424-5054 Option #2 Monday-Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm MST

Within thirty (30) days of receipt should the product fail for any reason other than damage due to customer negligence, purchaser may return the product to the point of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price.

If the purchaser wishes to upgrade or convert to another CradlePoint, Inc. product within the thirty (30) day period, purchaser may return the product and apply the full purchase price toward the purchase of the other product. Any other return will be subject to CradlePoint, Inc.’s existing return policy.