Huawei E397 Owner's Manual
User Guide
HUAWEI UML397
Wireless Modem
Welcome to HUAWEI
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Huawei UML397 4G LTE Wireless Modem
User Manual
CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING YOUR UML397 WIRELESS MODEM
ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL............................................................................................... ..............................................4
WHAT’S INSIDE THE PRODUCT PACKAGE...................................................................................................................4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................... ..............................................4
PRODUCT FEATURES...........................................................................................................................................................6
PRODUCT HANDLING...........................................................................................................................................................7
CONFIGURATION...................................................................................................................................................................7
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING UML397 USB WIRELESS MODEM
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................10
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS................................................................................ ................................10
INSTALLING U.S. CELLULAR® BROADBAND CONNECT........................................................................................11
CHAPTER 3 SETUP
THE U.S. CELLULAR BROADBAND CONNECT SETUP PROGRAM (WIN)..............................................................15
THE U.S. CELLULAR BROADBAND CONNECT SETUP PROGRAM (MAC).............................................................18
CHAPTER 4 USING U.S. CELLULAR BROADBAND CONNECT
FEATURES.................................................................................................................................................................................24
GETTING STARTED................................................................................................................................................................25
CONNECTING...........................................................................................................................................................................26
ADDITIONAL FEATURES.......................................................................................................................................................28
THE FILE MENU........................................................................................................................................................................30
THE VIEW MENU......................................................................................................................................................................30
THE TOOLS MENU.................................................................................................................. ..................................................32
THE OPTIONS MENU...............................................................................................................................................................34
THE HELP MENU................................................................................................................................ ......................................36
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CHAPTER 1
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BEFORE USING YOUR UML397 Wireless Modem
ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
WHAT’S INSIDE THE PRODUCT PACKAGE
INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS UML395 USB MODEM
PRODUCT FEATURES
PRODUCT HANDLING
CONFIGURATION
ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
■ ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
You will find all the information you need to install and use the UML397 Wireless Modem in this user manual. Before using the Wireless
Modem, you must properly install the U.S. Cellular® Broadband Connect dialer software by closely following the installation instructions.
INSTRUCTIONS
• The U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect dialer software is preloaded on the device.
• It is highly recommended that you read the safety precautions described in this manual before using the Wireless Modem.
This User Guide is described for Windows-based users. User interfaces may be slightly different for Macintosh.
■ WHAT’S INSIDE THE PRODUCT PACKAGE
The following items are included in the product package. If any of the items listed below are missing, please contact the retail location where you
purchased the product.
• UML397 4G LTE Wireless Modem
• 4G LTE SIM Card
• Quick Start Guide
■ PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Thank you for your purchase. The UML397 Wireless Modem is a 4G LTE wireless device that enables high-speed wireless communication from
your laptop or desktop computer. The UML397 Wireless Modem is simple to install and use.
The Wireless Modem is designed for your laptop or desktop computer’s USB port, which is available in most models. The Wireless Modem can
be used to access the Internet, your company’s intranet, or you can use it to send and receive email. It is extremely useful when you are away
from the office, on the road, or wherever a wired Internet access is not readily available.
The following figure shows the appearance of the Wireless Modem. It is provided only for your reference. The figure on the right
shows a product with its cover removed. The actual product may be different.
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Rotatable USB Connector
It connects the Wireless Modem to a PC.
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RF Output Power Port
It connects an RF cable to the Wireless Modem for RF tests.
Indicator
It indicates the status of the Wireless Modem.
Green, blinking twice every 2s: The Wireless Modem is powered on.
Green, blinking once every 0.2s: The U.S. Cellular® Broadband Connect of the Wireless Modem is being upgraded.
Green, blinking once every 2s: The Wireless Modem is registering with a 1X network.
Blue, blinking once every 2s: The Wireless Modem is registering with a 3G network.
Cyan, blinking once every 2s: The Wireless Modem is registering with a 4G LTE network.
Green, solid: The Wireless Modem is connected to a 1X network.
Blue, solid: The Wireless Modem is connected to a 3G network.
Cyan, solid: The Wireless Modem is connected to a 4G LTE network.
Off: The Wireless Modem is removed.
SIM Card Slot
It holds a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card.
Button
Press the button to turn over the USB connector, as shown in the following figure.
microSD Card Slot
It holds a microSD card.
Getting Started
Installing the 4G LTE SIM Card
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Slide the front cover off.
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Insert the 4G LTE SIM card into the card slot.
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Slide the front cover back onto the Wireless Modem until it snaps into place.
Inserting the microSD Card
Insert the microSD card into the Wireless Modem, as shown in the following figure.
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Note:
The microSD card is an optional accessory and may be purchased separately.
Ensure that the beveled edge of the SIM card is properly aligned with that of the SIM 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 card when the card is in use. Otherwise, the card as well as your Wireless Modem may get damaged and
the data stored on the card may be corrupted.
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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLING UML397 4G LTE Wireless Modem
PRECAUTIONS
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
INSTALLING
PRECAUTIONS
■ PRECAUTIONS
• Once the modem has been inserted into the laptop or desktop computer, do not remove it without first completing the unplugging/ejection
process.
■ RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect operates in Windows® XP, Vista, 7 or Mac environments.
Check the following points in order to ensure the application works correctly:
• Minimum screen resolution recommended: 800x600 256 colors.
• 130MB or more of available hard disk space for PC and 15MB available hard disk space for Mac.
WINDOWS XP SERVICE PACK 2 OR HIGHER
• Minimum 300 MHz Processor.
• 512 MB of RAM recommended.
• Service Pack 2.
WINDOWS VISTA SERVICE PACK 1 OR HIGHER
• PC featuring a Pentium® IV 2 GHz or better processor.
• 512 MB of RAM recommended.
WINDOWS 7
• PC featuring a Pentium IV 2 GHz or better processor.
• 512 MB of RAM recommended.
MAC OS X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7
U.S. Cellular® Broadband Connect
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INSTALLING U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect
INSTALLATION
• When you install U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect, it will install the USB Driver for the UML397 Wireless Modem. Follow the instructions
from the U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect for installation.
WARNINGS!
• Make sure to complete the unplugging/ejection process BEFORE removing the UML397 Wireless Modem. If you remove the device
improperly, the product may be damaged.
• If you have inserted the device properly, Windows will inform you of the new hardware. Wait until Windows completes the “Found New Hardware” task. In
Windows XP, several tool tips similar to the “Found New Hardware” function will appear and disappear in the system tray automatically. In Windows Vista, several
tool tips similar to the “Installing device driver software” function will appear and disappear in the system tray automatically. Once hardware detection is complete,
you will be prompted to start activation.
•For Mac OS, a device icon will appear on the desktop. Before unplugging the USB modem, be sure to move the icon to the trash for proper ejection.
• It is normal to hear a short beep sound each time you insert or remove the
computer recognizes the new hardware.
UML397 Wireless Modem
. It is an audible notification that your laptop or desktop
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