Paradigm iDEA+ Docking Station (PTI-7011N) User Manual
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Copyright
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They are used for identification purpose only. Specifications are subject to be changed without prior notice.
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FCC Radiation Norm
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference , and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferences that may cause
undesired operations.
CE Radiation Norm
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the European Council Directive
99/5/EC on the approximation of the law of the member states relating to EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10), EN
301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04) and EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 (2008-04) and EN 60950.
FCC & CE Compliance Statement
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio interference in a residential
environment. This equipment can generates, uses and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment ON
and OFF, the user is encouraged to try to reduce the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connect to
• Consult a dealer or an experienced technician for assistance
RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s)
used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons
and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and
installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for
satisfying RF exposure compliance
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CAUTION!
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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Contents
Copyright ............................................................................................................................................ i
Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Features ...................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 System Requirement .................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Package Contents ....................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 Knowing Travel AP charger ........................................................................................... 4
2.1 LED Indicator ............................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Ports ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Power ON/OFF .......................................................................................................................... 4
2.4 Hardware Connection ................................................................................................................ 5
2.5 Charging..................................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 3 Configuration via PC ..................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Setting up the TCP/IP .............................................................................................................. 1 1
3.2 Login ........................................................................................................................................ 12
3.3 Wizard ...................................................................................................................................... 14
3.3.1 Gateway Mode .................................................................................................................. 14
3.3.2 Hotspot Mode ................................................................................................................... 17
3.4 Wireless .................................................................................................................................... 18
3.5 WAN ........................................................................................................................................ 19
3.6 File Server ................................................................................................................................ 21
3.7 System setting .......................................................................................................................... 22
3.7.1 Wireless ............................................................................................................................. 22
3.7.1.1 Basic Settings ............................................................................................................. 22
3.7.1.2 Active Clients ............................................................................................................. 23
3.7.1.3 Advanced Setting ....................................................................................................... 24
3.7.1.4 Security ...................................................................................................................... 26
3.7.1.5 Hotspot Mode ............................................................................................................ 27
3.7.2 TCP/IP Settings ................................................................................................................. 28
3.7.2.1 LAN Interface ............................................................................................................ 28
3.7.2.2 WAN Interface ........................................................................................................... 30
3.8 Management ............................................................................................................................ 38
3.8.1 Statistics ............................................................................................................................ 39
3.8.2 Time Zone Setting ............................................................................................................. 40
3.8.3 Log .................................................................................................................................... 41
3.8.4 Upgrade Firmware ............................................................................................................ 42
3.8.5 Save/Reload Setting .......................................................................................................... 43
3.8.6 Password ........................................................................................................................... 44
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3.8.7 Reboot ............................................................................................................................... 45
3.8.8 Logout ............................................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 4 Configuration via Smart Phone.................................................................................... 47
4.1 Install APPs for Android Phone ............................................................................................... 47
4.2 Setting ...................................................................................................................................... 49
4.2.1 Gateway Mode .................................................................................................................. 49
4.2.2 Hotspot Mode ................................................................................................................... 50
4.2.3 Wireless Setting ................................................................................................................ 53
Appendix A: Tr oubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 56
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding iDEA+ Docking Station. Great for traveler to
charge iPad/iPhone, mobile devices. Working as an AP router for traveler to access Internet easily by
their iPad, iPhone and Laptop via Wi-Fi. Support any 5V USB chargeable handheld devices including
iPad, iPhone. With extra USB port, connecting a USB hard drive to act as a wireless HDD and support
HTTP file server for iPad/iPhone to browse contents via browser. USB port supports Smartphone or 3G
USB card to share Internet connection. With its Hotspot mode, it will let your network wirelessly and
extend your wireless coverage.
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1.1 Features
Functions
y Support Router, hotspot mode.
y Support Setup Wizard.
y Support File Server for user to playback Music/Video/Photo
y Support APP Configuration for Android Phone
y Support Simple configuration for Smart Phone
Wireless
y IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards compliant.
y Support data rates up to 150Mbps ( Auto-Rate Capable ).
y Support WEP/WPA/WPA2 Encryption.
y Support Wireless hotspot mode.
WAN Ethernet Interface
y 1 Port Interface compliant with IEEE 802.3x standards.
y Automatic MDI/MDIX crossover for 10/100 Base-T port.
y Auto-negotiation and speed-auto-sensing support.
y xDSL/Cable modem support
y WAN Access Type: Static IP,DHCP,PPPoE,3G USB and Android Mobile
Network Management
y Web-based Management
y Remote Access Control
y Firmware upgrade via HTTP/TFTP
y System Log
USB
y 5V/2.1A USB port for charging iPad/iPhone and Smartphone
y USB port for Smart Phone,3G USB card
y USB port for Flash Drive, USB Hard Drive, USB Card Reader
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1.2 System Requirement
Check and confirm that your system/network meets the following requirements:
Personal computer (PC/Notebook/Tablet PC) or Smartphone.
One IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless adapter with installed TCP/IP
Internet Browser.
1.3 Package Contents
The iDEA
One iDEA
One CD-ROM ( Manual / Quick Setup Guide )
One Quick Setup Guide
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
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Docking Station package contains the following items:
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Chapter 2 Knowing iDEA+ Docking Station
2.1 LED Indicator
The iDEA
Green iDEA+ Docking Station access Internet successfully
Orange Flashing when iDEA+ Docking Station cannot access Internet
2.2 Ports
The ports of the iDEA
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Docking Station’s LED indicator display information about the device’s status.
Red iDEA+ Docking Station is booting
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Docking Station contain WAN Ethernet port, Reset Button, USB data port and
USB only for charging port.
WAN Port for connecting to the cable or DSL modem through Ethernet cable
Reset Reset iDEA+ Docking Station to factory default. Press this button for more than 5 secs
USB Connect USB HDD, Flash Drive, 3G USB card and Smartphone
USB
Only for Charging iPad, iPhone and Smartphone
Charging
2.3 Power ON/OFF
The Power ON/OFF Button of iDEA+ Docking Station.
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2.4 Hardware Connection
This section describes the hardware connection mechanism of iDEA
Internet.
You need to prepare the following items before you can establish an Internet connection through your
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1. A notebook/tablet PC which have wireless available.
2. Internet available of any ADSL/Cable modem or 3G USB card/3G Mobile phone.
3. Flash Drive/ USB hard drive.
Install the device
Gateway:
1. Insert one end of the Ethernet cable to the WAN port of iDEA
2. Insert one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of ADSL/Cable modem which is Internet
available.
3. Insert the flash drive to the USB port of iDEA
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flash drive to Wi-Fi devices.
4. Now other Wi-Fi devices can access Internet via your iDEA
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Hotspot:
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1. Wi-Fi devices connect to your iDEA
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2. The iDEA
3. Configure your iDEA
Docking Station connects to root AP which is Internet available.
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Docking Station to Hotspot mode.
4. Now the Wi-Fi devices can access Internet via your iDEA
Docking Station.
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Docking Station and root AP.
3G USB Sharing:
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1. Insert your 3G data card to the USB port of iDEA
2. Configure your iDEA
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3. Now the Wi-Fi devices can access Internet sharing your 3G network.
Android Mobile Sharing:
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1. Insert your Android phone to the USB port of iDEA
Docking Station.
2. Enable USB Tethering on your Android phone.
3. Configure your iDEA
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4. Now the Wi-Fi devices can access Internet sharing your 3G network.
Figures show the overall hardware connection mechanism of your iDEA
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2.5 Charging
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Support any 5V USB chargeable handheld devices including iPad, iPhone. Connect your iPad/iPhone
or Smartphone to the USB charger port (red circle) of iDEA
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The USB port is only for charging. Do not plug any USB devices to this
charging port.
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Chapter 3 Configuration via PC
For your convenience, the web GUI allows you to configure iDEA+ Docking Station using web browser. This
chapter will explain all the functions in this Web GUI.
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3.1 Setting up the TCP/IP
Step 1: Click Start→Control Panel.
Step 4: Right click on the Local Area Connection
Step 2: Click the View network status and tasks.
and select Properties.
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Step 5: Select Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
Step 3: Click on the Change adapter settings.
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Step 6: Go to General icon, select Obtain an IP
address automatically and DNS server
address automatically.
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3.2 Login
To access the iDEA
log into the iDEA
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Launch your web browser, and enter the
in the
address field then press the “Enter” key to login.
2. Enter the default User name: “admin” and Password: “admin”. Then press “OK” to login.
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Docking Station configuration screens, follow the following steps will enable you to
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“192.168.168.1”
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3. There are Wizard, WAN, System Setting, Wireless and FileServer icon to help you to configure the
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3.3 Wizard
Click on “Wizard” and the following screen will pop-up:
Click Next>> button to continue.
Choose Gateway or Hotspot mode.
3.3.1 Gateway Mode
In the Gateway mode, the iDEA+ Docking Station connects to Internet through ADSL modem, cable modem,
3G USB card or Android mobile phone.
WAN access type: Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, USB3G and Android Mobile.
Static IP, DHCP& PPPoE:
Select WAN access type from the drop-down list.
z DHCP: If you are using DHCP client, just click Apply changes to save the setting.
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