Huawei R210 User Guide

Thank you for choosing HUAWEI Mobile WiFi

Supported functions and actual appearance d epend o n the specific mo dels you p urchased.
The illustrations are provided for your reference only. For details about the model you
selected, cons ult your service provider.

This guide briefly describes the f unctions of the Mobile WiFi. For more details, see help on
the web management page.

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THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR INFOR MATION PURPOSE ON LY, AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE
ANY KIND OF WARRANTIES.

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Getting to Know HUAWEI Mobile WiFi

Connection Scenario

A Wi-Fi device can be connected to the Inter net through the Mobile WiFi. The actual
connection procedure depends on the operating s ystem of the Wi-Fi devi ce. The
connection scenario illustrated her e is for your reference.

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Appearance

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Item 1 Screen

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WPS button

 Press it twice consecutively

to display the SSID and
wireless network key.

 Press and hold it until a WPS

activation animation is
displayed to enable the WPS
function.

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Power button

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SIM card slot

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Strap hole

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USB port

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Reset button

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microSD card slot

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Screen

No.

Item

1

Signal strength

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Network

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Internet connection status

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 New messages
 Number of new messages

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Battery level

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International roami ng state

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Connection duratio n

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Indicative cum ulative upload &
download dat a volume

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B0.00 00:00

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4G

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Note:

 WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup
 Traffic statistics are for your reference only. To obtain the actual traffic dat a, contact

your service provider.

SSID and Wireless Network Key

To connect a Wi-Fi devi ce to your Mobile Wi-Fi, an SSID and a wireless network key are
required. The def ault SSID and wireless network key can be f ound on the gift box.
Alternatively press twice consecutively to display the current SSID and wireless
network key o n the screen.

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Before You Start

Installing the SIM Card

Caution: Do not use any SIM card that is not standard or is incompatible with the Mobile
WiFi. Otherwise, the Mobile WiFi may be d amaged.

Insert the SIM card in the card slot. Be sure that the SIM card is facing in the right direction,
as shown in the following figure ,and then slide the SIM card into the slot .

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Installing the microSD Card

Insert the microSD card into the Mobile WiFi, as sh own in the foll owing figure.

Note:

 The microSD card is an optional accessory. If a microSD card did not come with your

Mobile WiFi, you may purchase one yourself.

 To remove the microSD or S IM card, press in the c ard gently. The microSD or S IM card

will pop out for rem oval.

 Do not remove the microSD or S IM card when th e card is in use. Otherwise, th e card

as well as your Mobile WiFi may get damaged and the data stored on the card may be
corrupted.

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Charging the Battery

Charge your Mobile WiFi the first time yo u use it or if it h as not been used for a long time.

Method 1: Using the charger

Caution:

 Only use ch argers compatible with the M obile WiFi and provided by a designated

manufacturer. Use of an incompatible charger or one from an unkno wn manufacturer
may cause the Mobile WiFi to malfunction, fail, or could even cause a fire. Such use
voids all warranties, whether expressed or implied, on the product.

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 The charger is an optional accessory. If the charger is not provided in the p ackage,

you can contact your local dealer to buy one yourself.

Method 2: Connecting to a PC for charging

Connect the Mobile WiFi to a PC using a compatible d ata cable.

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Accessing the Internet via Wi-Fi Connection

By default, management parameters are preset on the Mobile WiFi according to the
requirements of the service provider. Follow the steps below to quickly access the Internet.

For the details about how to set manageme nt parameters, s ee help on the web
management page.

Step1: Power on the Mobile WiFi

Press and hold until the screen lights up. The Mobile WiFi is po wered on.

Note: Press and hold to power off the Mobile WiFi.

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Step2: Establish a Wi-Fi Connection (Take a computer with Windows
operating system as an example)

1. Make sure that the Wi-Fi is enabled.

2. Select Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection .

Note: To set up a Wi-Fi co nnection, the PC m ust have a wireless network adapter installed.
If Wirel ess Network Connecti on is displayed, a wireless network adapter is available.
Otherwise, check to make sure you have a wireless network adapter installed.

3. Click View available wireless networks to display a list of wireless networks av ailable.

4. Select a network indicated by the SSID of the Mobile Wi Fi, and then cli ck Connect.

Note:

 If the encryptio n parameter is already set for the Mobile WiFi, the Wireless Network

Connection dialog box is displ ayed. Enter the wireless network key in the dialog box.

 Press twice consecutively to display the c urrent SSID and wireless network key on

the screen.

5. Wait until the wireless connection icon is displayed in the status area in the lower

right corner of the PC screen.

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Mode

Operations

Auto

After the Mobile WiFi is powered on, it will c onnect to the Internet
automatically. If there is no data transmissi on over a period of time, the
Mobile WiFi automatically terminates the Internet connection.

Manual

Launch the web management page and follow the prompts to connect
to or disconnect fr om the network.

Step3: Access the Internet

After you establish a Wi-Fi connection s uccessfully, you can access the Internet using the
following modes.
Caution: Please select a proper Internet connection mode b ased on your service expense.
For example, if yo u are subscribed to the time-based network service, you are
recommended to select Manual mode. For details about the service expe nse, consult your
service provider.

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Note:

 Launch the web management p age to select the mode fo r accessi ng the Internet.
 You can choose whether to e nable the Mobile WiFi to connect to the Inter net

automatically even while you are roaming. If this f unction is dis abled, the Mobile WiFi
automatically disconnects from the Internet while you are roami ng. To access the
Internet, set up a connection manually.

Accessing the Web Management Page

1. Make sure that the connection between the Mobile WiFi and the client is a proper

one.

2. Start the Internet browser and e nter http: //192.168.0.1 in the address bar.

3. Enter the password and log in to the web m anagement p age.

Note: The def ault password is admin.

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Daily Use

Power Saving Mode

If no operation is performed on the Mo bile WiFi withi n a preset period, the screen turns off.
Press any key to t urn on the Wi -Fi services.
If the Mobile WiFi i s powered by the battery, the Wi-Fi will automatically turn off i n 10
minutes. To turn on the Wi-Fi press any key, insert the USB/SD card into the slot or unplug
and reconnect again the device.

Validating the PIN Code

If PIN code protection is enabled, l og in to the web management page and follow the
prompts to enter the correct PIN code. Both PIN and PUK are delivered with the SIM c ard.
For details, consult your service provider.

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Establishing a WPS Connection

If a Wi-Fi client connected to the Mobile WiFi supports the WPS f unction, a wireless
network key will b e automatic ally generated without manual input. To establish a WPS
connection, perfor m the following steps:

1. Power on the Mobile WiFi.

2. Start the client.

3. Enable the WPS f unctio n of the Mobile WiFi.

Note: After Wi- Fi is enabled, press and hold until a WPS activation animation is
displayed on the screen to enabl e the WPS f unction of the Mobile WiFi .

4. Enable the WPS f unction of the client.

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Note: For WPS operations on the client, see the user guide of the clie nt.

Restoring Factory Defaults

If you forget the ch anges you have made to some paramet ers, you m ay restore factory
defaults and reconfigure the Mobile WiFi. To restore the factory defaults, press and h old
the RESET button until the screen turns off. All f actory default setti ngs are successfully
restored.

Note: Restori ng factory def aults deletes all personal configuration setti ngs and restores all
web-based manag ement setti ngs and parameter s to their default values.

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Example 1: Wi-Fi Connection to Game Machine (Sony
PSP)

1. Tur n on the PSP WLAN switch .

2. Select Setti ngs > Network Setti ngs.

3. Select Infr astructure Mode to connect to

your local Wi- Fi access p oint.

4. Select New Connectio n to specify an

easy to remember connection name.

5. Select Scan to detect all networks within

range. The access point list is displayed.

6. Select a network indicated by the SS ID of

the Mobile WiFi. First press the ►
button of your game machine to confirm
the SSID and then press it again to input
the wireless network key.

 SSID: The Wi-Fi name of the Mobile WiFi.

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 WEP: The wireless network key of the

Mobile WiFi.

 Press twice consecutively to display

the current SSID and wireless network
key on the screen.

7. Press the ► b utton of your g ame

machine to co ntinue, and the n press the
X button to save the setti ngs.

8. Select Test Connection to check the connection.

9. Go to Inter net Browser.

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Example 2: Wi-Fi Connection to a Smart Phone (iPhone)

1. Select Setti ngs > Wi-Fi, and then turn on

Wi-Fi.

2. Automatically det ect the networks in range

and display the access point list.

3. Select a network indicated by the SSID of the

Mobile WiFi.

4. If necessary, enter a password and tap J oin.

(Networks requiring a password appear with

a lock icon.)
Note: Some Wi-Fi clients such as iTouch, PS3 and
NDSi can also access t he Internet via the Mobile
WiFi. For details, see the user g uides of the Wi-Fi
clients.

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Tips

If the Mobile WiFi i s placed i n an environme nt with poor ventilation, it may overhe at after
extended use. When the Mobile WiFi overheats, it will switch off and disconnect fr om the
network automatically to protect it self. If this h appens, place the Mobile WiFi in a
well-ventil ated location, then restart the Mobile WiFi.

If you are experie ncing difficulties using the Mobile WiFi, try the following:

 See help on the web management page.
 Restart the Mobile WiFi.
 Restore the factory defaults.
 Contact your servi ce provider.

Version: V100R001_01 Part Number: 31010***

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