Franklin R526A User Manual
Mobile Hotspot Router (R526A) User Guide
Franklin Wireless R526A User Guide
www.franklinwireless.com / Version 03.28.2012
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2010 FRANKLIN . FRANKLIN and the logo are trademarks of FRANKLIN. Other marks are the property of their
respective owners.
Table of Contents
Intro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Part 1: Using the R526A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Charging the R526A Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Opening the Browser Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Device Activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 7
The Browser Interface and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .10
Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .10
CDMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .12
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Router Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Network Address Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Secure Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Trusted MAC Filtering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..16
Advanced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Firewall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Traffic Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Part 2: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Part 3: FAQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Part 4: Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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Thank you for purchasing the Franklin Wireless R526A portable router. This device doesn’t need wires, cables, or
software to configure it through your Web browser.
This guide describes the browser Interface that allows you to configure the R526A. For information about setting
up your device, device maintenance and care, etc., consult the printed Quick Start Guide that came with your
device.
We recommend you read this manual before using the R526A.
Part 1
Using the R526A
Charging the R526A Device
Note.
The battery should be fully charged before using the R526A for the first time. We recommend an initial charge time
of approximately 2 hours. When fully charged, a solid green light will appear next to ‘Power’ display on the device.
A red or orange light indicates you need to re-charge. Included in your R52A6A package is an AC-Adapter.
Alternatively, you can use a USB cable to charge/re-charge your device (sold separately).
Opening the Browser Interface
How to Connect to the R526A (Windows Users – for MAC Instructions see the next section)
1. Turn on the R526A and ensure your WiFi is enabled on your PC or laptop. You can view your available wireless
networks by going through the control panel, network connections or system tray (lower right hand corner of your
screen).
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2. Select “FRANKLIN_R526A XXXX” as your wireless network.
Note.
The last 4 digits, ‘XXXX’ of the SSID is the last four digits of your MAC address. You can find the MAC address of
your R526 on the label under the battery.
.
3. Click Connect.
The default security for the R526A is WEP 64-bit. The default security key is “12345.” Enter 12345 to continue
connecting to the R526A. If you would like to change this security setting after you have activated your device,
see the WiFi > Security setting of this document for changing security settings.
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4. When connected to the R526 you will see the connection as ‘FRANKLIN_R526A XXXX’ – as shown below.
5. Before proceeding, ensure your wireless connection properties are set to ‘Obtain an IP Address Automatically.’
For Windows XP and V ista 32-bit users, you can right-click on your wireless network, select properties, then TCP/IP
properties. For Windows Vista 64-bit and Windows 7 users, you can click on ‘View Status’ as shown below
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6. Next, open your web browser to http://192.168.5.1. This will bring you to the web user interface of the R526A.
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Device Activation (Windows)
If your device has not been activated at time of purchase, you must activate now.
Before you activate, you need SPC, MDN and MIN from the Carrier providing the service.
Click Login button. You will be prompted to enter your username and password. The default Username and
Password is admin/admin.
Click OK. Then, you will see the pop up screen requiring Manual Activation.
Activation process consists of 2 steps.
st
1
step is to input SPC. Input six ‘000000’ for SPC (the SPC can be unique to the Carrier, confirm with your own
Carrier before attempting to activate) and click Apply.
If the Activation Code is incorrect, you will be asked to try again. If the Activation Code is correct, proceed to the
2nd step.
nd
2
step is to input MDN and MIN.
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Input the 10 digit MDN (Mobile Directory Number) and MIN (Mobile Identification Number) then click Apply. The
MDN and MIN are provided by your carrier. Please contact your carrier for the correct MDN and MIN.
Device Activation (Mac Users Only)
1. Go to Airport Icon at the right upper corner of desktop tap menu and click to open.
Airport on Airport off
Ensure your Airport mode is turned on to allow your computer to search for available WiFi networks.
2. Choose “Open Network Preferences” on the drop-down menu and select “FRANKLIN_R526A XXXX” of your Wi-
Fi network and apply it.
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3. Now that you are connected, the Activation process consists of 2 steps.
st
1
step is to input SPC. Input six ‘000000’ for SPC (the SPC can be unique to the Carrier, confirm with your own
Carrier before attempting to activate) and click Apply.
If the Activation Code is incorrect, you will be asked to try again. If the Activation Code is correct, proceed to
the 2nd step.
nd
2
step is to input MDN and MIN.
Input the 10 digit MDN (Mobile Directory Number) and MIN (Mobile Identification Number) then click Apply. The
MDN and MIN are provided by your carrier. Please contact your carrier for the correct MDN and MIN.
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