Huawei E960 HSDPA User Manual

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Welcome to HUAWEI E960 HSDPA Wireless Gateway.
HUAWEI E960 HSDPA Wireless Gateway User Guide
Copyright © 2007 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
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Notice
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and recommendations in this manual do not constitute the warranty of any kind, expressed or implied.
Safety Precautions
Read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device. For detailed information, see Chapter 15 " Precautions
."
Do not switch on your device when the device use is prohibited or when the device use may cause interference or danger.
Do not use your device while driving.
Warnings and
Follow the rules or regulations in hospitals and health care facilities. Switch off your device near medical apparatus.
Switch off your device in an aircraft. The device may cause interference to control signals of the aircraft.
Switch off your device near high-precision electronic devices. The device may affect the performance of these devices.
Do not attempt to disassemble your device or its accessories. Only qualified personnel are allowed to service or repair the device.
Do not place your device or its accessories in containers with strong electromagnetic field.
Do not place magnetic storage media near your device. Radiation from the device may erase the information stored on them.
Do not put your device in a high-temperature place or use it in a place with flammable gas such as a gas station.
Keep your device and its accessories away from children. Do not allow children to use your device without guidance.
Use approved batteries and chargers only to avoid explosion.
Observe the laws or regulations on device use. Respect others’ privacy and legal rights when using your device.
Table of Contents
1 Getting to Know Your E960..................................................................................................1
Appearance....................................................................................................................1
PC Configuration Requirements ...................................................................................2
2 Quick Start.............................................................................................................................3
Gateway Mode...............................................................................................................3
USB Modem Mode........................................................................................................4
Making a Call ................................................................................................................5
Using the E960 User Guide...........................................................................................5
3 Using the E960 Configuration Page.....................................................................................6
Logging in to the Management Page.............................................................................6
Describing the Management Page.................................................................................7
Using the Quick Setup Wizard......................................................................................8
Connecting to the Network............................................................................................8
Validating the PIN Code................................................................................................9
Viewing the Gateway Configuration Information.........................................................9
4 Quickly Configuring the Gateway......................................................................................10
Configuring PPP Profile Settings................................................................................10
Selecting the Mode of PPP Connection ......................................................................11
Configuring the WLAN Setting..................................................................................11
Configuring the WLAN Encryption Mode.................................................................12
Validating Quick Setup................................................................................................14
5 Configuring Your Computer ...............................................................................................15
Wireless Configuration................................................................................................15
Configuring the PC Network.......................................................................................16
6 Describing Advanced Settings............................................................................................19
7 Managing the System..........................................................................................................21
Modifying the Password..............................................................................................21
Upgrading the Gateway...............................................................................................22
Restoring Factory Defaults..........................................................................................22
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Rebooting the Device..................................................................................................23
Viewing the Version Information................................................................................23
8 Configuring SIM Card Settings..........................................................................................24
Enabling or Disabling the PIN Code...........................................................................24
Unlocking the PIN Code .............................................................................................25
Modifying the PIN Code.............................................................................................25
9 Configuring UMTS Settings...............................................................................................27
Choose the Preferred Mode and Band.........................................................................27
Configuring the Mode for Searching Network...........................................................28
10 Configuring Dial-up Settings............................................................................................30
Configuring PPP Settings............................................................................................30
Managing the Profile List............................................................................................31
11 Assigning IP Addresses.....................................................................................................33
12 Configuring the WLAN....................................................................................................35
Enabling or Disabling the WLAN...............................................................................35
Configuring WLAN Settings.......................................................................................35
Advanced WLAN Settings..........................................................................................37
Configuring the MAC Filter........................................................................................40
13 Typical Networking Example...........................................................................................41
14 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................42
15 Warnings and Precautions.................................................................................................46
16 Abbreviations ....................................................................................................................49
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Your E960 supports HSDPA/WCDMA 2100, GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1900/1800/900/850, and network auto-switc modem at any time and

Appearance

1. Phone Cable
2. Ethernet Cable
3. Charger/USB Cable
4. Pedestal
5. Network mode
6. Signal strength in
7. ON/OFF key
8. WLAN indicator
9. Power Indicator
indicator

Getting to Know Your E960

h. With the E960, you can experience wireless gateway and USB
any place.
dicator
9 8
7 6
5
1
2
3 4
Indicator and Button
wing tab E960. The follo le introduces the indicator and button of your
Indicator
Power inished. When it is in yellow, the charge is f WLAN If it is steady on and in yellow, the WLAN is enabled. If
Signal strength
blinking, data is transmitting
y Fast blinking in red: No SIM card or unverified PIN code y
Steady on in red: Signal strength in level one (weak)
y Steady on in yellow: Signal strength in level two o
it is
r three (middle)
1
Network mode
ON/ OFF Press and hold it to power on or off the E960
y Double blinking in green: Searching the network y Blinking in green: Normal 2G network y Steady on and in green: GPRS/EDGE data service co y Fast blinking in green: Downloading the upgrade m y Blinking in blue: Normal WCDMA network y Steady on in y Steady on in cyan: rvice connected
Note: When the gateway is initialized, it is ste three seconds.
blue: WCDMA data service connected
HSDPA data se
ady on in green for
Button
nnected
ode
Interfaces
Power adapty er/USB cable: When connected with the power adapter, the E960 functions as a wireless gateway. When connected to the PC with a USB data cable, E960 functions as a USB
y Ethernet cable: Insert an Ethernet cable connected to the PC or other network
equipments.
y Phone cable: Insert a phone cable connected with a tele
service.
modem.
phone to realize the voice
) y Steady on in green: Signal strength in level four or five (strong
the
PC Configuration Req irements
The recommended PC configurations for using the E960 are as follows: y CPU: Pentium 500 MHz or above
Memory: 128 MB RAM or above
y y Hard disk: 100 MB available space y Operating System: Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or Windows Vista
.
u
y LCD resolution: 800*600 pixel or above,
recommended 1024*768 pixel.
y USB interface
Interface: standard
y Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or
above, Firefox 1.5 or above, Netscape 8.0 or above
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Gateway Mode

S
tep 1: Insert the SIM Card
1. Take out the card socket from the E960.
2. Insert the SIM card into the socket with
the golden conta
3. I t the card socket into the E960.
nser
C
aution:
When inserting or removing the SIM card, you must disconnect the E960 with the power adapte
Step 2: Connect the Power Adapter
Please use the E960 compatible power adapter; otherwise, the E960 can damaged.
ct facing upward.
r.
be

2 Quick Start

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Step 3: Connect to a PC
If the indicator of the Ethernet interface connecting with a network cable is on, the connec
tion is successful. The Ethernet cable cannot be longer than 100 meters (328 feet). For better effect, please use the shield cable.
Step 4: Connect to a telephone
To avoid the call effect from interfering by the wireless signal, place the one meter away from the E96
telephone set
0.
ed
4
3
3
Step 5: Place the E960
The E960 can be placed horizontally on a table, hanging against wall, or leaning against the pedestal. Place t signal strength.
Press the bayonet of the pedestal, and place the E960 into the pedestal as shown in the figure. Thus, the E
960 can lean against the pedestal.
he E960 on a higher place or near the window, so it can receive better
Caution: To avoid electr
devices from interfering by the wireless signal, place electrical devices
one meter away from the
E960.
ical

USB Modem Mode

In USB modem mode, you can use functions such as voice service, wireless accessing the Internet, SMS, and phone book only through connecting the PC with a however, the Ethernet in LAN cannot be used to build LAN.
1. USB data cable
2. Auxiliary USB d
3. USB connector Note: The auxiliary USB
data cable is for additional power supply. Ensur e that all connectors are plugged in to USB interfaces.
1. Insert the SIM card.
2. Connect the E960 and PC with a compatible USB data cable.
3. The system automatically recognizes the new hardware, and displays
right of the desktop. The E960 and PC are connected successfully.
4. If the E960 is connected with a telephone set, you can make calls when you hear the
dial tone. The Mobile Partner installation program of the E960 starts automatically. After the
5.
successful installation, the management pr icon
is displayed on the desktop.
terface and W
ata cable
the corresponding
3
2
ogram starts automatically, and the shortcut
USB data cable;
1
on the lowe
r
4
Note:
y If the program is not started, you can access the optical drive path of the E960,
double-click the disk icon or right-click it, and then select Open. Double-click the AutoRun.exe file, the installation program starts.
y Do not plug or unplug the E960 in the installation process.
6. Enter the Mobile Partner, and you can perform the applications such as wireless
accessing the Internet, SMS, email, and phone book.

Making a Call

When the gateway is switched on, you can make a voice call with the telephone connected with E960. Pick up the handset and dial the number.

Using the E960 User Guide

The electrical version of the E960 user guide is compressed in the installation program of the Mobile Partner. In USB modem mode, you can copy the user guide to your PC as the following method.
1. Access My Computer.
2. Right-click the drive icon of the Mobile Partner, and then select Open to access the
drive document.
3. View and copy the Huawei E 960 HSDPA Wireless Gateway User Guide and Mobile
Partner User Guide.
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3 ration Using the E960 Configu
Page

Logging in to the Management Page

1. Start the IE browser, and then enter the address http:
2. Select User T ype, enter Password, and then click
y Adm ord is
in: Has the rights to view and modify the configurations. The default passw
admi
n;
y User: Has the right to view only the basic information. The default password is user. Note:
To avoid the configuration conflict, only one user can log in to the E960
management page at a time.
//192.168.1.1 in the address bar.
.
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Describing the Management Page

y Operation Navigation Area: Shows the main functions of the management console. y User Operation Area: Shows configuration information, data information, help
information, and function operation area of the gateway. The user operation window varies with different function operations.
y Status Display Area: Shows the network mode, PPP dial-up status, network signal
strength, and SIM card status in real-time.
Operation Functions
The following table shows the main operations in the gateway management page.
Item Description
Basic Status
Quick Setup Configures the gateway quickly. For details, see Chapter 4
Connection Displays the network connection status and connects to the
Advanced Settings Configures the advanced settings of the gateway, which
Logout Log out of the gateway page.
Displays the parameter configuration status of the gateway. For details, see "
Quickly Configuring the Gateway."
"
network. For details, see "
includes the following settings: system, SIM card, UMTS, dial-up, DHCP, and WLAN. For details, see Chapter 6 "
Describing Advanced Settings."
Viewing the Gateway Configuration Information."
Connecting to the Internet."
Gateway Status
The following table shows the gateway status information.
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Item Description
SIM
WAN
WCDMA
SIG The signal strength from weak to strong is shown as follows:
The SIM card is valid.
The PPP dial-up connection
is successful.
The WCDMA network is
connected.
Note
If the gateway is registered with other network modes, the corresponding network connection status is displayed.
The SIM card is not inserted
or invalid.
The PPP dial-up connection
is failed.
The WCDMA network is
unavailable.

Using the Quick Setup Wizard

The quick setup wizard guides you to configure the most important settings of the gateway. If you are using the gateway configuration page for the first time, the system displays the
quick setup wizard page by default after you log in. You can configure the basic parameters quickly by following the prompts. For details, refer to Chapter 4 " Configuring the Gateway
."
Quickly

Connecting to the Internet

Accessing the Connection Status Page

y Click Connection to access the page. y After you log in to the management page again, you can automatically access the
connection status page.
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Connecting to the Internet
1. If the PIN code protection is enabled, the system prompts you to validate the PIN code.
For details, see "
2. If PPP Connection is Auto or Demand, refresh the page to view the current network
connection status.
3. If PPP Connection is Manual, click
disconnect from the network.
4. Wait for several minutes, if you are prompted that the connection is successful, you can
start the IE browser and enter the website address to access the Internet.
Validating the PIN Code."
or to connect or

Validating the PIN Code

If the PIN code protection is enabled, you are prompted to validate the PIN code when you restart the gateway and log in to the management page.
1. Enter the correct PIN code, and then click
Note
y For the initial PIN code, consult your service provider.
y If you enter wrong PIN codes for three successive times, the PIN is locked. For
details, see "
y If the PIN validation fails, you cannot use the network-related functions.
2. When you succeed in validating the PIN code, click
connection page.
Unlocking the PIN Code."
.
to access the network

Viewing the Gateway Configuration Information

On the gateway configuration page, you can view the current parameter configuration information of the gateway and the network connection status. The network connection status includes WAN, LAN, and WLAN.
1. Click Basic Status in the operation navigation area.
2. Click
3. Click
page.
on the right part of the page to view the status of the gateway. to view the current status of the gateway on the advanced status
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gateway. Click Quick Setup in the operation navigation to

Quickly Configuring the Gateway

uick setup wizard to configure and maintain the basic paramYou can use the q
access the welcome page. Click
to access the PPP profile setting page following the page prompts.
eters of the

Configuring PPP Profile Settings

Profile Name: Enter the profile name when the text box is null.
y
Dial-up Number/PPP User Name/
y PPP Password: Enter these three parameters
provided by the internet service provider (ISP). The dial-up number is used to initiate network call; and the PPP user name and password is used to gain the service authorization provided by the ISP.
y APN/IP Address: Select the mode for obtaining the APN or IP address. If the carrier
provides the relevant parameters, select Static and enter the APN and IP address. Otherwise, you need to select Dynamic and the gateway automatically obtains them.
the
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Selecting the PPP Connection Mode

PPP Connection: It is used to select the dial-up access mode.
y Auto: After the gateway is switched on, it automatically connects to the Internet and will
not disconnect regardless of the data transmission.
y On Demand: The gateway automatically connects to the Internet when there is data
transmission. It automatically closes the connection when there is no data transmission.
y Manual: Manual dial-up. For details, see "
Connecting to the Internet."

Configuring the WLAN Setting

SSID: Enter a name for your WLAN.

The service set identifier (SSID) is used to identify a WLAN. A wireless terminal (such as a PC) and the wireless gateway can perform normal data communication only when they have the same SSIDs. To ensure the WLAN security, do not use the default SSID. You can enter a character string as the SSID, such as MyHome.
SSID Broadcast: Enable or disable the SSID broadcast.
y Enabled: The E960 broadcasts the SSID of the WLAN, and users can easily access the
WLAN. Unauthorized users, however, can also easily access the WLAN because the SSID is broadcasted.
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y Disabled: The E960 does not broadcast the SSID of the WLAN. Before accessing the
WLAN, the user must obtain the SSID of the WLAN. Thus, the WLAN security is improved.
Note:
For the convenience of the client accessing the WLAN, you can select Enabled for
SSID Broadcast when you configure the WLAN setting. Once you finish setting
up the WLAN, you can disable the SSID broadcast to improve the security of the
WLAN.

Configuring the WLAN Encryption Mode

To access the wireless network, you must set the wireless security key of your PC be consistent with that of the wireless gateway.

No Encryption

For the convenience of the client accessing the WLAN, you can set the Encryption mode to NO ENCRYPTION when you set up a WLAN. In daily use, however, this option is not recommended for the security of the WLAN.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
y WPA-PSK is a 256-bit data encryption method that can automa tically change the key. y WPA2-PSK is a more secure version of WPA-PSK, and it supports the IEEE 802.11
standard.
y WPA Encryption is algorithms for selecting the WPA data encryption. There are three
algorithms: TKIP, AES, and TKIP+AES.
y WPA Pre-Shared Key: You can enter 64-character hexadecimal value or 8–63-character
ASCII value as the key. The ASCII value contains all characters that can be entered through the PC keyboard, and the hexadecimal value contains numbers of 0–9 and characters of A–F. For example, you can enter the ASCII value of 1234abcde as the key.
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y Network Key Rotation Interval: It is used to set how long a network key is
dynamically changed. By default, it is 0. To disable this function, you can set the value to 0 or Null.
WEP
Wireless Equivalent Privacy, a 64-bit or 128-bit data encryption method. The 128-bit WEP encryption provides higher security level.
Network key 1: You can enter 5 ASCII characters or 10-character hexadecimal numeral to form a 64-bit key. You can also enter 13 ASCII characters or 26-character hexadecimal numeral to form a 128-bit key.
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Validating Quick Setup

The last page of the wizard displays the all settings you have configured.
y To accept settings, click y To make changes, click
y Click
to quit the settings.
to submit the information.
to return.
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In this part, take the Window XP operating system (OS) as an example to describe how to configure your computer. For other OSs, th to configure it according to the actual situa

Configuring Your Computer

e configuration may be different; thus, you need
tion.

Wireless Configuration

The wireless configuration enables your PC connect to the E960 through the wireless network. If you need only the Etherne this.
Configuration Requirements
To set up wireless network connection, yy our PC must have been configured with the WLAN adapter that supports the IEEE 802.11 b/g protocol. If the encryptio
y n function is enabled, you need to ensure that all PCs connecting to the
E960 use the same key with the E960.
y For the use of WLAN adapter, refer to the WLAN adapter user guide provid
manufacturer.
y See "Configuring the WLAN Encryption Mode" for the encr y See "Configuring the WLAN Setting" for SSID parameters configuration.
Configuring the Wireless Network Connection
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network
Connection.
2. Click Show Wireless Networks to display the wireless network connection list.
3. Select the network connection that the SSID is consistent with that in the E960 WEB
configuration, and then click
t to connect your PC, you do not need to configure
ed by the
yption configuration.
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4. If the encryption parameter is set for the E960, the Wireless Network Connection
dialog box is displayed and requires the network key and confirmation. The value you entered must be consistent with the WPA Pre-Shared Key or Network Key of the E960.
5. Wait for several minutes after you enter the correct network key. The wireless
connection icon displays in the status area in the lower right corner of the screen. Then, your PC can automatically connect to the E960.

Configuring the PC Network

The recommended configurations of the gateway are as follows:
y Obtain an IP address automatically. y Deselect Use a proxy server for your LAN.
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Configuring the Network Connection
1. Select My Network Places > Properties > Local Area Connection.
2. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties from the shortcut
menu.
3. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) in the This connection uses the following items list box, and then click Properties.
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4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, and then click OK.
Disabling Proxy Settings
1. Start the IE browser, and then select Tools > Internet Options.
2. Select the Connections tab, and then click LAN Settings.
3. In the LAN Settings dialog box, deselect Use a proxy server for your LAN.
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6 Describing Advanced Settings

In the Advanced Settings page, you can configure the basic attributes and advanced parameters of the gateway, and perform routine maintenance and management to the gateway.
In the operation navigation area, click Advanced Settings to access the page, as shown in the following figure.
T wing t
he follo able describes shortcut icons.
Icon Description
Open the system management interface to modify the password, upgrade software, restore the factory default, restart the device, and view the vers information.
ion
Open the SIM card setting interface to manage the PIN code operation.
Open the UMTS setting interface to configure the network search mode and band.
Open the dial-up setting interface to configure PPP dial-up properties and
the profile list.
manage
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Open the DHCP setting interface to choose the IP address assignment mode.
Open the interface to enable or disable the WLAN.
Open the WLAN setting interface.
Open the MAC address filter setting window.
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On the sy management page, you can modify the password, upgrade the software, restore ry defaults, restart the device, and view the version information.
Click
stem
facto
to access the system management page, as shown in the following figure.

Managing the System

he Password Modifying t
You can the login password to prevent unauthorized users from logging in to the
modify
ma agemen e.
n t pag
1. Click
to open the Modify Password window.
2. and confirm it. assword, d
Enter the current p and then enter the new passwor
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3. Click to save the modification, click to return to the previous
page, and click
to cancel the modification.

Upgrading the G ateway

1. Click to open the Upgrade Gateway page.
2. Enter the path or click
3. Click
C
aution:
y After the system is upgraded, the system automatically restarts. The wh
process takes two to three minutes.
y The software programs for upgrading m
Huawei or the official website of the carrier
y The system upgrading does not chang
to upgrade the system software.
to select the software image file to be updated.
ole
ust come from the official website of
.
e the configuration of the client.

Restoring Factory Defaults

If you need to reconstruct the network or you forget the changes amof some par eters, you can choose to r
Click
Note:
estore factory defaults and reconfigure the gateway.
to open the Restore Defaults window, and then click .
After this operation, all configur
ations restore to the defaults.
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Restarting the Device

1. Click to open the Reboot window.
2. Click
to restart the gateway.

Viewing the Version Information

Click to display the System Version page. Y software version, release time, and the hardware vers wireless module, as shown in the following figure.
ou can view the hardware version,
ion and software version of the
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You can manage the PIN c operations:
y Enabling the PIN code y Disabling y Modifing t y Unloc
No
Click

Configuring SIM Card Settings

ode on the SIM card settings window, including the following
the PIN code
he PIN code
king the PIN code
te:
If you enter the wrong PIN code for three successive times, the PIN code is
y
locked. You need to enter the PUK code
y T s are not allowed.
he PIN code must be 4–8 numerals, and letter
to open the SIM card setting window.
to unlock it.

Enabling or Disabling the PIN Code

If the PIN code protection is enabled, you need to validate the PIN you restart the gateway and log disabled, you do not need to valid
1. Select enable/disable in the PIN Code Operation list box.
2. Enter the correct PIN code.
3. Click
4. If the PIN code is wrong, the system prompts you to reset it.
.
in to the management page; if t
ate the PIN code.
he PIN code protection is
code each time when
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Unlocking the PIN Code

If the PIN code is locked, you need to enter correct PUK code and set the unlock it.
Note:
y If you forgot the PUK code, con
y If you enter the wrong PUK cod
1. Enter the correct PUK code.
2. Enter the new PIN code and confirm it.
3. Click
locked. You need to consult your
to submit the setting.
sult your carrier. e for successive 10 times, the SIM card is
carrier to unlock the SIM card.

Modifying the PIN Code

When the PIN code protection is enabled, you can reset the PIN code.
1. Select modify in the PIN Code Operation list box.
2. Enter the current PIN code.
3. Enter the new PIN code and confirm it.
4. Click
to submit the setting.
new PIN code to
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On the UM S settings window, you can set the priority of connection modes and bands in searching a network.
Click
T
to open the UMTS Settings window, as shown in the following figure.

Configuring UMTS Settings

and Choos he Preferred Mode and Be t
1. Click to open the Network Settings window.
2. Select the preference of connection mode in the Preferred Mode list box. The
following table shows the details of connection modes.
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Mode
3G preferred Maximum rate:
GPRS preferred Maxim um r ate:
3G only Maximum rate:
GPRS only Maximum rate:
Note:
y If the carrier provides only the GPRS service and the Preferred Mode is
configured as 3G only, you cannot access the Internet.
y If the carrier only provides only the HSDPA service and Preferred Mode is
configured as GPRS only, you cannot access the Internet.
y If the carrier provides neither the 3G nor GPRS service, you cannot access the
Internet regardless of the Preferred Mode.
3. Select the band to search the network in the Band list box. You can select from the
following:
y All Band y GSM900/1800/WCDMA2100 y GSM1900 y GSM850
4. Click
Performance Other
7.2 Mbit/s
236 Kbit/s
7.2 Mbit/s
236 Kbit/s
to submit settings.
Description Network
The E960 automatically selects the data service mode based on the network signal strength. The high-speed data service mode is preferred.
The E960 automatically selects the data service mode based on the network signal strength. The low-speed data service mode is preferred.
The E960 works only in high-speed data service mode.
The E960 works only in low-speed data service mode.

Configuring the Mode for Searching Network

to open the Searching Network window. 1. Click
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2. Select the mode for searching network.
y Auto: The gateway automatically searches the network and registers with it. y Manual: You need to manually search the network and register with it.
to submit the setting. 3. Click
4. In Manual mode, select the searched network and click
.
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Dial Up S
In the ettings window, you can configure PPP settings and manage profile setting
s.
Click
to open the Dial Up Settings window, as shown in the following figure.

Configuring Dial-up Settings

Configuring PPP Settings

1. Click to open the PPP Settings window, as shown in the following figure.
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2. Enter the correct parameters. y ct a profile from the establish ection list. If the
Profile List: Sele drop-down list is
y nnection: S
PPP Co
Dial-up Mode Description
Auto
On Demand matically connects to the Internet when there is
Manual Manual dial-up.
y PPP Max Idle Time: The duration of the idle PPP connection. In On Demand mod
there is no data transmission beyond the duration, the P closes.
y PPP MTU: The MTU of the PPP data transmission. It is used to set the maximum
number of bytes encapsulated in a single da
y PPP Max Dial Time: Set the maximum wa
ll, you need to create a pro
nu
elect the dial-up connection mode.
After the gateway is switched on, it automatically connects to the Internet and will not disconnect regardless of the data transmission.
The gateway auto data transmission. is no data transmission.
ed dial-up conn
file list.
It automatically closes the connection when there
PP connection automatically
ta frame. iting time when connecting to the Internet.

Managing the Profile List

e, if
Click to open the Profile settings window and you can create, edit, s a dial-up connection list.
ave, and delete
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Interface Description
Parameter Description
Profile List Include all created profile names. Profile Name Enter the name of the selected or created profile. Dial-up Number Enter the character string for PPP dial-up number. It is provided by
PPP User Name The user name used in PPP communication. It is provided by the
PPP Password The password used in PPP communication. It is provided by the
APN Select the mode for obtaining the APN:
IP Address Select the mode for assigning IP addresses:
the network carrier.
network carrier.
network carrier.
y Dynamic: The network dynamically assigns the APN. y Static: Manually enter the APN provided by the network carrier.
y Dynamic: The network dynamically assigns the IP address. y Static: Manually enter the IP address provided by the network
carrier.
Creating a Profile
1. Enter the profile information in the text box based on prompts.
2. Click
to save the new profile.
Modifying a Profile
1. Select a profile to be modified in the Profile List drop-down list. Relevant information
is displayed in the corresponding text box.
2. Enter the profile information.
3. Click
to save the modified profile.
Deleting a Profile
1. Select a profile to be deleted in the Profile List drop-down list.
2. Click
to delete the selected profile.
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In the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) settings page, you can set the mode f assigning I addresses in a LAN. DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to the network devices. ou are using the DHCP server, you need to do the following configurations on the PC connecting with the gateway. For details
Click
y IP Address: The default IP address of the gateway is 192.168.1.1. y
y DHCP Server: It is used to assign IP addresses dynamically. If the DHCP server is
y
P
If y
to open the DHCP setting page.
Subnet Mask: The combination of the subnet mask and IP address enables the flexible subnetting. By default, the subne
Enabled, it can automatically assign IP addresses for PCs. It is recommended to selec Disabled for the DHCP server. Start IP Address& End IP Address: It is used to define the IP address range that the
host can use during the IP address assignment. For exam ple, in the network segment
192.168.1.0/24, the default IP address of the E960 is 192. 168.1.1. The host IP address can range from 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254. The minimum range is a single IP addres

Assigning IP Addresses

or
, refer to "Configuring the PC Network."
t mask is 255.255.255.0.
t
s.
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y
DHCP Lease Time: The DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each device co whether the device network, th waste
No
nnected to the network. When the leased time expires, the DHCP server checks
is connected to the network. If the device is disconnected from the
e server assigns the IP address to another device. Thus, the IP address is not
d.
te:
y art IP Address must be smaller than or equal to the End IP Address.
The St
y If the DHCP Server is Enabled, the configurations of Start IP Address, End
IP address, and DH CP Lease Time are valid; otherwise, you cannot configure
them.
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12 ring the WLAN Configu

Enabling or Disabling the WLAN

1. Click to open the WLAN Module Settings window, as shown in the following
figure.
2. Enable or disable the WLAN module.
Enable: Enable the W
y LAN module. You can use the WLAN function and configure
relevant parameters.
y Disable: Disable the WLAN module. You cannot use the WLAN function and configure
relevant parameters.
3. Click
to submit the setting.

Configuring WLAN Settings

to open the WLAN Settings window, as shown in the following figure. Click
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Selecting Interface IDs

Wireless Interface: It refers to the SSID and MAC address, and is used to identify the wireless gateway.
SSID
SSID: The service set identifier (SSID) is used to identify a WLAN. A wireless terminal (such as a PC) and the wireless gateway can perform normal data communication only when they have the same SSIDs. To ensure the WLAN security, do not use the default SSID. You can enter a character string as the SSID, such as MyHome.
Enabling or Disabling the SSID Broadcast
y Enabled: Enable the SSID broadcast. The E960 broadcasts the SSID of the WLAN, and
users can easily access the WLAN. Unauthorized users, however, can also easily access the WLAN.
y Disabled: Disable the SSID broadcast. The E960 does not broadcast the SSID of the
WLAN. Before accessing the WLAN, the user must obtain the SSID of the WLAN. Thus, the WLAN security is improved.
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Enabling or Disabling the AP Isolation
y On: The terminals (PCs) connecting to the gateway through the WLAN cannot access
each other.
y Off: The terminals (PCs) connecting to the gateway through the WLAN can access each
other.
Selecting the WLAN Channel
y Country: It is used to identify the country . Different countries have different standards
on channel usage.
y Channel: It refers to the channel that the gateway works with. According to the
IEEE802.11 standard, the working frequency for the WLAN adopting the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology ranges from 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz. Each channel occupies a neighboring 22 MHz frequency band. The available channels vary with the selected country. If you do not know which channel to select, select Auto and the gateway can automatically search for the channel.
Configuring the 802.11 Mode
There are four available modes, as shown in the following table.
Mode Description
54g Auto The WLAN has the best compatibility in this mode. 54g Performance The WLAN has the best performance in this mode. 54g LRS If the E960 has difficulties in communicating with devices
802.11b Only The E960 can only work in the low performance 802.11b standard
conforming to the IEEE 802.11b standards, select this mode.
network mode.
Configuring the Transmission Rate
1. Select Auto, the E960 automatically searches the transmission rate. The maximum
WLAN transmission rate supported by the gateway is 54 Mbit/s.
2. Click
3. Click Advanced to configure the advanced WLAN setting.
to submit the setting.

Advanced WLAN Settings

You can configure the security and Network Bridge.
Configuring Security Key
A security key can protect your WLAN from illegal data attacking. The security key of your wireless gateway must be consistent with that of the PC.
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Configuring the 802.11 Authentication

y Open: Open system authentication. A user accessing the WLAN can choose WEP,
WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK key to pass the authentication or choose No encrytion to
skip the authentication.
y Shared: Shared key authentication. It can use only WEP. The user accessing the WLAN
must use the WEP to authenticate.
Configuring the Encryption Mode
There are four encryption modes: No Encryption, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WEP. For details, refer to "
Configuring the WLAN Encryption Mode."
Configuring Access Attributes of the Client
As shown in the following figure, you can set the Preamble Type, Max Associations Limit, Mode, and enable or disable the peer MAC address through the Bridge Restriction.
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y Preamble T ype: It has two options: Long and Short. In the case that the client (PC)
supports the Short type, the WLAN can have a better performance if it is Short.
y MAX Associations Limit: It refers to the maximum number of connections. It is used to
set the maximum number of concurrent WLAN users on the gateway. A maximum of 32 clients can connect with the gateway in wireless mode.
y Mode: It refers to the WLAN accessing mode. The gateway can work in two modes, as
shown in the following table. The default value is Access Point.
Mode Description
Wireless Bridge It is used to connect two or more access points. Access Point The access points meeting the IEEE 802.11b/g standard or the
wireless terminals can connect the wireless gateway.
y Bridge Restriction: It refers to the limitation to the peer MAC addresses. When it is
Disabled, the E960 can access all the remote bridges; when it is Enabled, the E960 can
only access the remote bridges that the addresses are in the address list.
y Bridges: It refers to the physical address of the remote peer bridge. The gateway
supports the point-to-multipoint (PTM) bridge mode, and a wireless gateway can connect four remote peer bridges at the same time.
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y Peer MAC Address: It refers to the physical address list of the remote peer bridges. It
contains a maximum of four physical addresses.
y Link Status: Up shows the successful connection and Down shows the failed
connection.

Configuring the MAC Filter

Click to open the Wlan MAC Filter Settings window. You can control and manage the clients accessing the WLAN, and improve the WLAN security performance.

MAC Restrict Mode

The following table lists the MAC address filter modes:
Value Description
Disabled The MAC address filter function is disabled. Allow
Deny
The clients with addresses in the MAC Address list are allowed to connect with the gateway through the WLAN.
The clients with addresses in the MAC Address list are not allowed to connect with the gateway through the WLAN.
MAC Addresses
Enter MAC addresses in the list. The gateway can perform access control over the clients that MAC addresses are in the list. The list can contain a maximum of 16 MAC addresses.
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13 Typical Networking Example

You can construct a small LAN through the WLAN interface or four Ethernet interfaces of the gateway.
Your gateway also supports external hubs, Ethernet switches, or routers. To construct a LAN with multiple PCs, you can extend the Ethernet interfaces through a hub or Ethernet switch.
For example, the gateway constructs a small-sized LAN with multiple PCs in the SOHO to access the Internet wirelessly, and the networking diagram is as follows:
UPLINK(HSDPA )
218.10.1.1 WLAN
E96 0
Phone
PC1
DHCP
IP:192.168.1.105
192.168.1.1/24
LAN Switch/
Router
RJ11
Routing/NAT
Ethernet
DHCP
IP:192.168.1.107
Print erLaptop1 Laptop2
IP:192.168.1.108
WLAN
DHCP
IP:192.168.1.109
PC3PC2
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14 g Troubleshootin
Th
e PC in a LAN cannot access internet.
1. The power indicator is on, and the E960 is normally connected with the power adapter.
If the power indicator is off, you need to check whether the power is normally connected.
2. There are five signal strength indicators on the E960 panel. The more green indicators
are on, the stronger the signal strength. If all of the signal strength indicators are off, you need to check whether the area is covered by WLAN.
3. ght.
If the area is covered by WLAN, you need to check whether the network mode is ri See Chapter 9 "Configuring UMTS Settings" for information a
4. If the 1, 2, 3, 4 four indicators on the panel blinks, the corresponding Ethernet
interfaces are normally connected. If the indicators are off, you need to check and ensure that the corresponding
5. You must configure the correct PPP user name and PPP password when you access the
internet through the E960. Check whether they are correct, and see " Profile Settings
6. If the DHCP service is disabled and the PC obtains the IP address dynam
also cannot access the internet. You can change the mode to manually assign an IP address. S
7. Check whether the driver of the network adapter is correctly installed.
8. If the preceding methods cannot solve the problem, you can reset
defaults.
" for details.
ee "Configuring the PC Network."
Ethernet connection is normal.
bout network mode.
Configuring PP
ically, the PC
the E960 to factory
P
The PC in a WLAN cannot access the WLAN.
If there ar1. e interferences or shields near the E960, you can adjust the position of the E960. When the signal strength is strong, you can move to the next step.
2. Check and record the following data on the PC's network adapter: SSID, WEP ty pe,
and key. Check and record the following data on the E960: SSID, WEP type, and key.
3.
4. Compare the data, the SSID on the network adapter should be ANY or be the same
with that on the E960. The WEP type and key on the network adap be identical. Otherwise, you need to change the data on the network adapter.
ter and E960 should
What if I forgot the IP address of the LAN interface
If you forgot the IP address of the LAN interface, you can input http://e.home and login in the mode of PC obtaining IP address automatically.
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What to do if bridging between two EC506s is unsuccessful
1. Make sure that the two gateways work on the same channel. For details, see "Selecting
the WLAN Channel
2. Make sure that the MAC address of one gateway is in the peer MAC address list of
another gateway. For details, see "
."
Configuring Access Attributes of the Client."
When the signal strength is normal, what to do if the downloading rate is much lower
In this case, you may need to set the value in registry as following procedure.
1. Click Start and then select Run.
2. Type regedit in the Open text box and then click OK.
3. Select Parameters under the following directory:
\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip.
4. Select Edit > New > DWORD Value.
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5. Rename New Value #1 to TcpWindowSize.
6. Right-click TcpWindowSize and then select Modify in the shortcut menu.
7. Select Decimal and enter
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65535 in the Value data text box, and then click OK.
8. For the DWORD value of DefaultRcvWindow, do the same operations as that of
TcpWindowSize.
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15 arnings and Precautions W
Electronic Device
Turn off your device near high-pr ecision electronic devices. The wireless device may
y
affect the performance of these devices. Such devices include hear
y ing aids, pacemakers, fire alarm systems, automatic gates, and
other automatic-control devices can be affected. If you are using an electronic medical device, co operation of this device.
Hospital
Pay attention to the following points in hospitals or health care facilities:
Do not take your wir
y eless device into the operating room (OR), intensive care unit (ICU),
or coronary care unit (CCU). Do not use your wireless device at places for medical treatment where wireless device
y
use is prohibited.
y When using you
turn down the ring tone volume or vibration properly so that it does not affect the p
Traffic Safety
Please observe local laws and regulations on wireless device use.y Do not use your wireless device while driving to avoid traffic accident.
y Secure the wireless device on its holder. Do not place the wireless device on the se
other places where it can get loose in a sudden stop or collision. Use the w
y ireless device after the vehicle stops at a safe place. y Do not place the wireless device over the air bag or in the air bag outspread area.
Otherwise, the wireless device may hurt you owing to the strong force when the air bag inflates. Observe the rules and regulations of airline companies. When boarding or approachin
y g a
plane, turn off the wireless d device use is prohibited, turn off the wireless device. Otherwise, the radio signal of the wireless device may disturb the plane before boarding an aircraft.
nsult the device manufacturer to confirm whether the radio wave affects the
r wireless device near someone who is suffering from a heart disease,
erson.
at or
evice and take out the battery. In areas where wireless
control signals. Turn of f your wireless device
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Storage Environment
Do not place magnetic storage media such as magnetic cards and floppy disks near the y wireless device. Radiation from the wireless device may erase the information stor them.
y Do not put your wireless device, battery, or other accessories in containers with strong
magnetic field, such as an induction cooker and a microwave oven. Otherwise, circuit failure, fire, or explosion may occur.
y Do not leave your wireless device, battery, or charger in a very hot or cold place.
Otherwise, malfunction of the products, fire, or explosion may occur.
y Do not place sharp metal objects such as pins near the earpiece. The earpiece may att
these objects and hurt you when you are using the wireless device. Do not subject your wireless device, ba
y ttery, and char ger to serious collision or shock.
Otherwise, battery leakage, wir occur.
y Do not put your wireless device in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt to avoid
wireless device damage while seated.
eless device malfunction, overheat, fire, or explosion may
ed on
ract
Children Safety
y Put your wireless device, battery, and charger in places beyond the reach of children. D
not allow children to use the wireless device, battery, or
y Do not allow children to put th
poisonous.
y Do not allow children to touch the small fittings. Otherwise, suffocation or gullet jam
can be caused if children swallow the small fittings.
O t
perating Environmen
y The wireless device, battery, and charger are not water-resistant. Keep them dry. Protect
the wireless device, battery and charge from water or vapor. Do not touch the wireles device with a wet hand. Otherwise, short-circuit and malfunction of the product or electric shock may occur.
y Do not use the wireless device in dusty, damp and dirty places or places with magnetic
field. Otherwise, malfunction of the circuit may occur.
y Do not turn on or off the wireless device when it is near your ears to avoid negative
impact on your health.
y When carrying or using the wireless device, keep the antenna at least one inch (2.5
centimeters) away from your body, to avoid negative impact on your health caused by radio frequency leakage.
y If you feel uncomfortable (such as falling sick or qualm) after playing games on your
wireless device for a long time, please go to see a doctor immediately.
y On a thunder stormy day, do not use your wireless device outdoors or wh
charged.
y Do not touch the antenna when a call is going on. Touching the antenna may affect call
quality and cause the wireless device to operate with mo time and standby time are shortened.
e battery in mouth, for electrolyte in the battery is
charger without guidance.
s
en it is being
re power. As a result, the talk
o
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y The wireless device may interfere y In accordance with international standards for radio frequency and radiation, use wirele
device accessories approved by the manufacturer only.
with nearby TV sets, radios and PCs.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Before you clean or maintain the wireless device, turn off it and disconnect it from the charger. Other wy ise, electric shock or short-circuit of the battery or charger may occur.
y Do not use any chemical detergent, powder , or other chemical agent (such as alcohol an
benzene) to clean the phone and the charge. Otherwise, part damage or a fire can be caused. You can clean the phone and the charger with a piece of soft antistatic cloth t is a little wet.
y Do not scratch the shell of the wireless device. Otherwise, the shed coating may cause
skin allergy. Once it happens, stop using the phone at once and go to see a doctor.
y If the wireless device or any of its fittings does not work, turn to the local authorize
service center for help.
hat
ss
d
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16 Abbreviations

3G The Third Generation
A
AC Alternating Current ARP Address Resolution Protocol AP ccess Point A APN Access Point Name
C
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
D
DHCP uration Protocol Dynamic Host Config DNS omain Name Server D DL down link, downlink
E
EDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution
G
GSM Global System for Mobile communications GPRS eneral Packet Radio Service G GGSN Gateway GPRS Support Node
H
HSPA High Speed Packet Access HSDPA ket Access High Speed Downlink Pac HSUPA igh Speed Uplink Packet Access H HLR gister Home Location Re
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I
IP Internet Protocol ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol
L
LAN ocal Area Network L LED Light Emitting Diode L2TP ayer 2 Tunneling Protocol L
M
MSC Mobile Switching Center
N
NAT Network Address Translation
P
PCS Personal communication systems PSTN ublic Switched Telephone Network P POTS Plain Old Telephone Service PPTP oint to Point Tunneling Protocol P
R
RTT Radio Transmission Technology
S
SOHO Small Office Home Office SCP ervice Control Point S SGSN Serving GPRS Support Node SDRAM ynchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory S
T TKIP ntegrity Protocol Temporal Key I U
UMTS munications System Universal Mobile Telecom UL up link, uplink
V
VLR Visitor Location Register
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VPN Virtual Private Network
W
WAN Wide Area Network WLAN Wireless Local Area Network WCDMA Wideband CDMA WI-FI Wireless Fidelity
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