Cradlepoint PHS300TW User Manual

Now any spot can be a hotspot.

Connect mobile

broadband modems

USB

Power Supply

Battery

4G/3G Road Runner

With a Road Runner Mobile

Hotspot device, you can create your own

mini hotspot to share with others.

What’s Included In The Box

4G/3G Road Runner Mobile Hotspot Device •

Quick Start Guide•

Step 1

Li-Ion Battery•

AC Power Adapter•

Set up your Road Runner Mobile Hotspot

Connect the power supply and insert your Road Runner Mobile USB data card into the CradlePoint PHS300tw router as shown.

Power

Supply

Mobile Hotspot

CradlePoint PHS300tw

Quick Start Guide

Step 4

Share Your Mobile Internet Connection

Place your PHS300tw anywhere you want to have a Road Runner Mobile Hotspot.

Share your Road Runner Mobile Broadband connection with all your WiFi devices, including laptops, desktop PCs and printers, VoIP phones, PDAs, and more. Up to 16 devices can share the connection at the same time – up to 150 feet away.

Battery

* The Road Runner Mobile data card is not included. The Hotspot device requires Road Runner Mobile service from Time Warner Cable.

Step 2

Road Runner Mobile Data Card

Establish a Mobile Internet Connection

Use your computer’s wireless network Connection Manager to establish a connection.

Windows XP

Open your computer’s Wireless Network Connection to associate with

the router’s Wireless Access Point. This is typically completed by opening the View Available Wireless Networks window. After you have highlighted the

TWC4GMobile-xxx network, 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 TWC4GMobile-xxx network, and then click Connect.

Road Runner Mobile Data Card

Find Your Password and Network Name

Password

A Media Access Control Address (MAC Address) is a unique identiﬁer assigned to the PHS300tw. Your default password for your PHS300tw is the last six characters of the MAC Address and can be found on the back of the unit as shown at right.

SSID

A Service Set Identiﬁer (SSID) is used to identify your wireless network name. Your default Network Name will be TWC4GMobile-xxx. You can change the name of your network on the CradlePoint Router Administration page.

Reset Button

To reset your device, locate the reset button as pictured at right and 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 TWC4GMobile-xxx network.

Step 3

Connect to the PHS300tw

From your computer, open a 1. browser window. The CradlePoint Router Administration page will open and ask you for a password.

The password is the last six digits 2. of the MAC address shown on the box label and on the bottom of the PHS300tw. This is a unique number identifying your PHS300tw.

Once you have correctly entered 3. your password click OK. You are now free to connect to the Internet using the router.

Time Warner Cable recommends 4. that WiFi security be set up at this point. See the Setting WiFi Security section of this guide.

LED Status Lights

Network

Conncetion

WLAN

Network Connection

Power

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

Indicates that recognizable cellular device is connected to the router.

Green: Connection is established Orange: Connection is negotiating Red: Connection not made

Signiﬁes the PHS300tw power level.

Green: Plugged into wall power, internal battery

is fully charged or operating remotely on fully charged internal battery

Orange: Plugged into wall power, internal battery

is charging

Red: Battery charge is very low

Reset Button MAC Address

Extend Your Battery Life

Turn your PHS300tw OFF when not in use for best battery performance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PHS

300tw

How do I set WiFi Security

WiFi security is highly recommended by Time Warner Cable. Setting WiFi Security on your router prevents unauthorized users from connecting their computers to your router and using your mobile Internet connection.

Follow The Steps Below To Set The WiFi Security:

Access the CradlePoint Router Administration page by opening your browser 1. and typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar.

Enter your default Administrative password. This password is the 2. 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.

Click on the 3. BASIC tab.

On the left panel, click 4. WIZARD.

Select 5. INTERNET SETUP WIZARD then NEXT.

My USB modem or phone does not work with the PHS300tw

If your USB data modem or phone is not working with the router, check the list 1. 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.

The SUPPORTED DEVICE list can be found at:

cradlepoint.com/support/PHS300tw

Sometimes a USB data modem needs to be updated or have other conﬁgurations 2. 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 PHS300tw. 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 Time Warner Cable Customer Care for further assistance.

Enter a 6. NEW PASSWORD.

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

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

Select your security mode: 9. GOOD for WEP, BETTER for WPA and BEST or WPA2. (Make sure your PC or other devices support the mode you choose.)

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

Select 11. 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.

I am connected to the PHS300tw 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:

Wireless Connection

If the 1. 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 Time Warner Cable Customer Care for further assistance.

If the routers’ lights are showing that you are online (green), try the following steps:2.

Windows XP Only

Click on a. START.

Click b. RUN.

Type “inetwiz” into the text box and click c. OK.

Internet Connection Wizard will launch. d.

Select e. CONNECT USING MY LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) and then NEXT.

Uncheck all the boxes on this page and click f. NEXT.

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.

Access the CradlePoint Router Administration page by opening your browser and typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar.

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

Uncheck the REQUIRE USER LOGIN check box.

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•

Select g. 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:

Access the CradlePoint Administration Router page by opening your browser and 1. typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar.

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

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

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

Download the new ﬁrmware by going to 1. CradlePoint.com/support/PHS300tw.

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

In the 3. FIRMWARE UPGRADE section, click BROWSE.

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

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

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

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 section of this guide for details.

Still Have Questions?

Call Time Warner Cable Customer Care

888-662-4577 or visit TimeWarnerCable.com/mobile

or for more detailed information regarding the device

visit CradlePoint.com/knowledge-base

© 2009 CradlePoint, Inc. All rights reserved. CradlePoint, the CradlePoint diamond logo, WiPipe™, and the WiPipe logo are trademarks of CradlePoint, Inc. in the US and other countries. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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. Contact Time Warner Cable Customer Care for additional information or to return your device under warranty.