Huawei E3231Ws-1 Owner's Manual

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Three.

This Set-up guide shows you what your new dongle looks like, how to insert your SIM and get started.

Getting to know your dongle.

 USB Connector

This connects the dongle to the USB port on a PC, Mac or laptop.

 Strap Hole

You can tie the cap and the dongle together by threading a strap through the strap holes.

 Indicator Light

This indicates current status of the dongle.

 Green, blinking twice every 3 seconds: The dongle is on and has power.  Blue, blinking once every 3 seconds: The dongle is registering with a 3G/3G+

network.

 Blue, solid: The dongle is connected to a 3G network.  Cyan, solid: The dongl e is connected to a 3G+ network

 microSD Card Slot

This holds a microSD card. The microSD card is a card that can be used for storing files and content.

 SIM/USIM Card Slot

It holds a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)/Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.

Getting Your Dongle Ready

Installing the SIM/USIM card

1. Slide the back cover to remove it from the dongle.

2. Insert the SIM/USIM card into the dongle as shown below.

3. Replace the backe cover and slide it into place.

Note:

 Ensure that the cut edge of the SIM/USIM card is properly aligned with the

SIM/USIM card slot and the microSD card is inserted according to the direction as labeled on the microSD card slot.

 Do not remove the microSD or SIM/USIM card when the card is in use.

Otherwise, the card as well as your dongle may get damaged and the data stored on the card may be corrupted or lost.

 The microSD card is an optional accessory. It is not provided in the package, but

can be bought in 3Stores.

Connecting Your Dongle

Different operating systems (OS) may have different processes for connecting to the Three network. The following sections are based on Windows XP, as an example.

1. Plug the dongle into the USB port of your PC.

2. The OS will detect and recognize the device and start the installation automatically. The first installation will take up to 60 seconds.

3. After the installation is finished, the dongle will connect to the Three network automatically and a web page will open.

Note:

If you cannot access the network normally, find the AutoRun.exe file in the driver path (eg. HiLink(K:)). Then double-click AutoRun.exe to run the program.

Disconnect from the Network

To disconnect from the Three network, just remove the dongle from the PC directly.

Note:

If you are not connecting to the internet, please disconnect your dongle.

Settings – Accessing the Web User Interface (UI)

From the Home page of the Web UI you can access the key features for: Statistics, Messages, Updates, Settings and to check the device status. You can access the URL (http://3.home or http://192.168.1.1) via your web browser. You should never need to change the settings, this is recommended for advanced users only. From the Home page of the Web UI you can also download the SMS Messaging Client, which is a small PC software application that notifies you when SMS messages arrive (even if the web UI is not actually open). If the URL (http://3.home or http://192.168.1.1) cannot be opened, please disconnect other devices connected to the network, such as Wi-Fi, Ethernet cable, and then insert your dongle again, or restart the PC.

Version: V100R001_01 Part Number: 31010JYD