Ovation Software CONVERSA User Manual

Wireless

Wireless

LAN

LAN

3G / UMTS WLAN LAN Gateway

User Manual

Contents

Welcome

Overview 3
LCD display 4
Side panel 5
Wall mounting 6
Safety guidelines 7

Installation

Step 1: Insert the SIM 9
Step 2: Connect the power 10
Step 3: Connect your computer 11
Step 4: Connect to the Internet 13

Internet Settings

Opening the Tools 17
Change your UMTS PIN code 18
Disconnect automatically 19
Reconnect automatically 20
Monitor usage 21
Disconnect from the Internet 22
Adjust the time 23

Administration Settings

Change your password 25
Back up your settings 26
Restore your settings 27
Upgrade the Ovation firmware 28

Restore Factory Default Settings 31

SMS

Send messages 33
Read messages 33
Delete messages 34
Set up options 34

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Wireless Security Settings

Review the basics 35
Determine the exposure 36
Protect your data 37
Rename your network 40
Restrict access 41
Hide your network 42
Control the traffic 43
Block content 44
Monitor activity 45

Advanced Network Settings

DMZ server 47
WLAN Mode 48
Reboot 49

Troubleshooting 51

Glossary 55

Specifications 59

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Welcome

Within minutes, all of the computers in your home can be sharing a wireless
connection to the Internet through the 3G/UMTS mobile network.

Tip: To achieve the best possible reception, check the signal strength (the more

bars the better the reception) on the LCD on your Ovation. You may find that
placing your Ovation near a window provides the best reception.

Simple setup

Your Ovation is designed to provide you with a quick and troublefree
installation. You can install, set up, and be connected to the Internet in just a
few short steps. The webbased interface lets you set up your Ovation from
almost any personal computer, including Windows, Macintosh, or Linux, using
an Internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer 6.0 or Netscape 6.2). Once you are
set up, you can review and enable customized wireless security settings.

Instant protection

Your Ovation supports Network Address Translation (NAT). This network service
hides the computers in your network so they can't be found or directly accessed
by anyone outside of your network. Also included is a true firewall that blocks
all incoming traffic and allows all outgoing traffic by default.

Additional security

Disabled by default, your Ovation supports both Wired Equivalent Protection
(WEP) and WiFi Protected Access (WPAPSK) to protect your network data.
Parents can set up content filtering to monitor or restrict Internet access.
Security logs keep you aware of potential security risks and attempted access.
You can view logs online.

Stay in touch

You can use your Ovation to send and receive SMS text messages. The LCD on
the front of the device lets you know when you have new messages.

Important note

To protect your network from unauthorized access, and to make it more
difficult for hackers to analyze your data, please check the WLAN security
settings and enable either WEP or WPAPSK encryption on your Ovation.

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Welcome

LCD display

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4

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1 UMTS

Online when you are connected to the 3G/UMTS mobile network. Offline
when you are not connected to the 3G/UMTS mobile network.

2 LAN

Online when a computer is turned on and connected with an Ethernet
cable. 10 (Mbps) or 100 (Mbps) indicates the connection speed.

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3 WLAN

Online when the WLAN module is enabled.

4 UMTS signal indicator

Six bars represents the strongest signal. The stronger the signal, the better
your 3G/UMTS mobile network connection.

5 Clock

Displays the current time in hours and minutes.

6 SMS

An envelope symbol appears when you receive an SMS text message.

7 LCD lighting

Press this button to turn the LCD backlight on or off.

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Side panel

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1 UMTS on/off

Press this button to connect or disconnect from the 3G/UMTS
mobile network.

Welcome

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4

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2 LAN

To connect your Ovation to a computer using an Ethernet cable.

3 Reset

Press this button to reboot or reset your Ovation.

4 SIM card slot

To insert or remove the SIM card, carefully press the yellow eject button
with a pointed object.

5 Power connection

To turn your Ovation on, plug the power adapter into this connection.

Note: You should leave your Ovation turned on at all times to provide a

faster connection. Leaving the power on is not the same as staying
connected to the 3G/UMTS mobile network. You are only connected when
the UMTS indicator on the LCD displays ONLINE.

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Welcome

Wall mounting

You can mount your Ovation on a wall or other vertical surface. If the wall is
drywall, use two hollow wallanchors to secure the screws. Make sure you
mount your Ovation vertically so that the LCD is facing upward.

• Remove your Ovation
from the stand.

• Use the mounting template
to mark the holes.

• Secure the screws in the
wall.

• Hang your Ovation on the
screws.

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Welcome

Safety guidelines

Your Ovation is a sensitive electronic device. It is based on the same principles
as cell phones and other wireless devices. To use your device securely and
efficiently, please follow the following guidelines:

• Always handle it carefully and store it in a clean and dustfree place.

• Do not expose it to liquid, moisture, or humidity.

• Do not expose it to extreme temperatures, either high or low.

• Do not expose it to open flames or lit tobacco products.

• Do not drop, throw, or try to bend it.

• Do not paint or place stickers on it.

• Do not use it near medical equipment without prior permission.

• Do not use it in areas that display the posting “turn off twoway radio”.

• Do not use it in areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere.

• Do not take it apart.

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Installation

Encryption is disabled by default on your Ovation and should be set up as the
final step in your installation. See page 37 for stepbystep instructions. To
ensure the highest level of protection, you should complete your initial setup
using a LAN connection.

Step 1: Insert the SIM card

You must insert the SIM card before you can access the Internet. Please insert
the SIM before you connect the power adapter. Take care not to touch or
damage the contact points on the SIM card. Use the notch in the tray as a
guide to properly insert the SIM card.

Important: If you need to remove or replace your SIM card, make sure you are

disconnected from the Internet and that the power adapter is unplugged.

• Push the eject button using
a pointed object, such as a
pen or pencil, and then
remove the SIM tray from
the card slot.

• Align the orientation notch
on the SIM card with
the orientation notch on the
tray.

• Insert the SIM card into the
tray.

• Reinsert the SIM tray into
the card slot.

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Installation

Step 2: Connect the power

Only use the power adapter you received with your Ovation. Using a different
power adapter could cause damage. After you connect the power, a startup
process begins. This process takes about 60 to 90 seconds. Please wait until you
see the message “Enter PIN Code” on the LCD before proceeding to Step 3.

If you see the message “SIM Failure” or “Insert SIM” on the LCD, then the SIM
card is defective, was inserted incorrectly, or was not inserted at all. Unplug the
power adapter and check the SIM card.

• Plug the power adapter into
your Ovation.

• Plug the power adapter into
an outlet.

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Installation

Step 3: Connect your computer

You can connect your computer to your Ovation using either a WLAN (wireless)
connection or a LAN cable.

Wireless connection

Your computer must support IEEE 802.11 b/g to set up a wireless connection.
If your computer does not support this, you can upgrade your computer with a
WLAN adapter or WLAN PC card.

The following instructions show you how to connect your computer to your
Ovation using Windows XP (SP2). If you are using another operating system,
refer to the manufacturer’s documentation.

• Turn on your computer.

• Enable the WLAN adapter.

• Choose StartControl Panel
and then select Network

Connections.

• Select ovation (default SSID
name) and click Connect .

The first time you connect,
wait about 60 seconds until
the wireless connection is
established. The message
“Connected” will display on
your computer.

Your computer should
automatically connect to
your Ovation during future
sessions.

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Installation

LAN connection

Your Ovation box contains a LAN cable (Ethernet cable). Use this cable to
establish a LAN connection between your computer and your Ovation.

• Connect your computer to
your Ovation using
the LAN cable.

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Installation

Step 5: Connect to the Internet

Your final step is to connect to the Internet. You will need the PIN code that
came with your Ovation.

• Open your
Internet browser.

• If your proxy server is
enabled, please disable it.

For Internet Explorer 6.0
(SP2), choose Tools and
then Internet Options.

Select the Connections tab
and click Settings.

Disable the proxy server and
automatic script search.

• Make sure that JavaScript is
enabled.

• If you are using popup
blocking software, please
disable it.

For Internet Explorer 6.0
(SP2) choose Tools and then

PopUp Blocker. Select
Turn Off Popup Blocker.

• Type http://192.168.0.1
in the browser address bar
and press Enter.

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Installation

• Enter your user name in
the Username box. The
default user name is admin.

• Enter your password in
the Password box. The
default password is

password.

Note: Note that the user

name and password are
case sensitive. For example:
ADMIN is not the same as
admin.

• Click OK.

• The first time you use your
Ovation, the Setup Wizard
will appear. Follow the four
installation steps by clicking

Next and at the end
Finish.

• Your Ovation will now
restart.

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• Open your
Internet browser.

• Type http://192.168.0.1
in the browser address bar
and press Enter.

• Enter your user name in
the Username box. The
default user name is admin.

• Enter your password in
the Password box. The
default password is

password.

Note: Note that the user

name and password are
case sensitive. For example:
ADMIN is not the same as
admin.

Installation

• Click OK.

• Click the Connect button
on the Connection
Manager.

• When the message appears,
letting you know you are
being redirected to the PIN
page, click OK.

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• Type your PIN code in
the PIN Code box.

• Click Go.

• Wait for the connection.

• Once you are connected,
you can surf the Internet,
access your email, and
send and receive SMS text
messages.

Please review the
information in the
remaining chapters to learn
about your Ovation default
settings and how you can
adjust them.

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Internet Settings

You can change or customize your Internet settings. You must open the Tools
before you can change these settings.

Opening the Tools

Once your Ovation is set up for first time use, you can use the Tools to change
your settings.

• Enter your user name in
the Username box. The
default user name is admin.

• Enter your password in
the Password box. The
default password is

password.

Note: Note that the user

name and password are
case sensitive. For example:
ADMIN is not the same as
admin.

• Click OK.

• Click Tools on the
Connection Manager.

• You can then adjust
your Ovation settings.

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Internet Settings

Changing your PIN code

For security reasons, you should change your preset PIN code. The length of
your PIN code will vary, depending on your service provider. You cannot change
the user name admin.

• Click Configuration, then

PIN Code & Password.

• Type your current PIN code
in the Current PIN Code box.

• Type your new PIN code in
the New PIN Code box.

• Type your new PIN code
again in the Confirm PIN

Code box.

• Click Apply.

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