Huawei V100R001_01 User Manual

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Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI Mobile WiFi

Supported functions and actual appearance depend on the specific models you purchased.
The illustrations are provided for your reference only. For details about the model you
selected, consult your service provider.

This guide briefly describes the functions of the Mobile WiFi. For details about how to set
management parameters, see help on the web admin page.

Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2011. All rights reserved.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSE ONLY, AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE
ANY KIND OF WARRANTIES.

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Getting to Know the HUAWEI Mobile WiFi

Connection Scenarios

A Wi-Fi enabled device or computer can be connected to the Internet through the Mobile
WiFi. The actual connection procedure depends on the operating system of the Wi-Fi
enabled device or computer.

You can connect up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices to your

Huawei Mobile WiFi at one time.
Scenario 1: Multi-device access via Wi-Fi Scenario 2: One-device access via USB

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Scenario 3: Multi-device access via Wi-Fi and USB at the same time

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Appearance

No. Item

1 Screen
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WPS button
3 Power button
4 USB port
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Reset button
6 SIM card slot
7 microSD card slot

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 Wi-Fi: Wireless fidelity
 WPS: Wi-Fi protected setup

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Network

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 Wi-Fi enabled

 Number of devices connected

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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 roaming state

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Before You Start

Installing the SIM Card and the Battery

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

Insert the SIM card in the card slot. Be sure that the SIM card is facing in the right direction,
as shown in figure 2 and then slide the SIM card into the slot.

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Installing the microSD Card

Install the microSD card as shown.

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 card, press in the card gently.

The microSD card will slip out for removal.

 Do not remove the microSD card when it is in use.

Doing so may damage the card and the Mobile WiFi, and data stored on the card may
be lost.

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Charging the Battery

Note: If the battery has not been used for a long
time, it must be charged first.

Method 1: Using the charger

Caution: Only use chargers compatible with the
Mobile WiFi and provided by a designated
manufacturer. Use of an incompatible charger or one from an unknown 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.

Method 2: Connecting to a PC for charging

Connect the Mobile WiFi to a PC using a compatible
data cable.

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Accessing the Internet via Wi-Fi Connection

Note: The Huawei Mobile WiFi is configured with default settings. To access the Web

Admin page and change the Administrator settings,
please see Page 12.

Step1: Power on the Mobile WiFi

Press and hold until the screen lights up. The
Mobile WiFi is powered on.
Note: Press and hold

again to power off the

Mobile WiFi.

Step2: Establish a Wi-Fi Connection (The following Instructions are for a
computer with Windows® XP operating system)

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

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2. Select Start > Control Panel > Network

Connections > Wireless Network
Connection.

Note: To set up a Wi-Fi connection, the PC
must have a wireless network adapter installed.
If Wireless Network Connection 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 available.

4. Select the SSID of the network that

matches the SSID found on the Mobile
WiFi's label,and then click

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5. The Wireless Network Connection dialog

box is displayed. Enter the network key found on the Mobile WiFi's label in the dialog
box.

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6. 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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Accessing the Web Admin Page

1. Ensure your Wi-Fi enabled device or computer is connected to the Mobile WiFi.

2. Open an Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.

3. Enter the password and log in to the web admin page.

Note: Once you have established a connection to the Huawei Mobile WiFi, you can log
into the Web Admin page to change administrator settings. The default password is
Admin.

Configuring the SSID

1. Click Settings > Device Settings > Change SSID & Password.

2. Change the default SSID in the Name (SSID): textbox.

3. Enabled/Disabled the SSID Broadcast.

 Enabled: The device broadcasts the SSID. Users can see the Mobile WiFi.
 Disabled: The device does not broadcast the SSID. To access the Mobile Wi-Fi, the

user must obtain the SSID of the Mobile Wi-Fi, allowing improved WiFi security.

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4. Click Next.

5. Select 802.11 Security mode and Encryption Mode.

 The default value of the 802.11 Security is WPA/WPA2-PSK.
 The default value of the WAP Encryption is AES+TKIP.
 The default value of the WAP Pre-Shared key is found on the Mobile WiFi label.
 Change the WAP Pre-Shared key.

6. Click Finish.

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Changing the Admin UI Password

1. Choose Setting > Device Settings > Change Admin UI Password.

2. Enter the current Admin password, and then enter the new password and confirm it.

3. Click Modify.

Note: The default password is Admin.

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Daily Use

Power Saving Mode

If no operation is performed on the Mobile WiFi within a preset period, the screen turns off.
Press any key to light up the screen.
If the Mobile WiFi is not connected to a power source, the Wi-Fi is disabled automatically
when no data is transmitted within a preset period (10 minutes by default). Press any key
to enable the Wi-Fi again.

Validating the PIN Code

If PIN code protection is enabled, log in to the web management page and follow the
prompts to enter the correct PIN code. The default PIN code is“1234“. If you are prompted
for the PUK code, please contact your service provider.

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Establishing a WPS Connection

If a Wi-Fi client connected to the Mobile WiFi
supports the WPS function, a network key will be
automatically generated without manual input. To
establish a WPS connection, perform the following
steps:

1. Power on the Huawei Mobile WiFi.

2. Power on your Wi-Fi enabled device.

3. Enable the WPS function of the Mobile WiFi by pressing and holding the WPS

button.

4. Enable WPS on your Wi-Fi enabled device.

Note: For steps to setup Wi-Fi on your device using WPS, see the user guide of your 3rd
party equipment.

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

1. Turn on the PSP WLAN switch.

2. Select Settings > Network Settings.

3. Select Infrastructure Mode to connect to

your local Wi-Fi access point.

4. Select New Connection 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 the SSID in the same way as you

did for the Mobile WiFi.First press the ►
button of your game machine to confirm
the SSID and then press it again to input
the Wi-Fi key.

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

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 WEP: The Wi-Fi key of the Mobile WiFi.
 The default SSID and key label are

affixed to the Mobile WiFi.

7. Press the ► button of your game

machine to continue, and then press the
X button to save the settings.

8. Select Test Connection to check the

connection.

9. Go to Internet Browser.

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

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

Wi-Fi.

2. Automatically detect the networks in range

and display the access point list.

3. Select a network that the Mobile WiFi is

using.

4. If necessary, enter a password and tap Join.

(Networks requiring a password appear with
a lock icon.)

Note: Some Wi-Fi clients such as iTouch, PS3 and
NDS can also access the Internet via the Mobile
WiFi. For details, see the user guides of the Wi-Fi
clients.

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Tips

If the Mobile WiFi is placed in an environment with poor ventilation, it may overheat after
extended use. When the Mobile WiFi overheats, it will switch off and disconnect from the
network automatically to protect itself. If this happens, place the Mobile WiFi in a
well-ventilated location, then restart the Mobile WiFi.

If you are experiencing 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 service provider.

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Restoring Factory Defaults

If you forget the changes you have made to some
parameters, you may restore factory defaults and
reconfigure the Mobile WiFi. To restore the factory
defaults, press and hold the RESET button until the
device displays RESETTING. All factory default settings
are successfully restored.

Note: Restoring factory defaults deletes all personal
configuration settings and restores all web-based management settings and parameters to
their default values.

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