SUBARU Mobile Internet User Guide

Mobile Internet Users Guide

Introducing the Subaru Mobile Internet

Thank you for purchasing the Subaru Mobile Internet, designed specifically for the stringent demands of mobile vehicles, with internet connection supplied under a service contract with Autonet Mobile.

The advantages of Subaru Mobile Internet is a reliable seamless internet connection wherever you are and whenever you need it most, in your car. Whether it’s the patent-pending TRU Technology keeping your connections from losing signals between cell towers, tunnels or areas of poor reception, or the dedicated and diligent customer service providing support for your network, devices or billing in our centralized local call center, Subaru Mobile Internet is dedicated in providing you world class and unparalleled service and products.

Notes: This product is not compatible with Remote Engine Starter Accessory. This unit is equipped with two USB ports and one Compact Flash slot that are not for customer use.

Subaru Mobile Internet:

“It’s the Internet on Wheels”

Table of contents

Subaru Mobile Internet Overview 1

Quickstart guide 5

Configuring the Subaru Mobile Internet 6

Configuring Wireless Settings 7

Configuring Security Settings 10

Disabling Login Screen 11

Changing the password 12

Checking Connection status 12

Troubleshooting guide 13

Service Information 15

Technical Specifications 16

Installation Instructions 18

Care and Maintenance 19

Regulatory Information 20

Safety Informat

Accepted Use Policy 26

Autonet Software License 30

Limited Warranty 33

Legal Disclosure 35

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The Subaru Mobile Internet Overview:

Package Contents:

x Subaru Mobile Internet unit and docking station x User’s guide included in the package x Installation kit x Activation guide

Snapshot of features

x Reliable TRU technology yielding maximum connection uptime x Maximum reliability, featuring ruggedized device designed

specifically for automotive applications

x Docking station for vehicle-vehicle mobility (must purchase

additional dock for this application)

x I/O’s: Ethernet port x FCC complian x Remote administration monitoring, configuring and firmware

updates

x Compatible with all major OS: Windows, OSX, Linux, Solaris x Device compatibility: works with any WiFi device such as

desktops, laptops, handset machines, remote security, sensing/metering devices

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About your Subaru Mobile Internet

1. External cellular antenna

2. Complete unit with dock

3. Blue indicator LED

4. Pushbutton for undocking router

5. Power cable/harness

About your Subaru Mobile Internet continued

1. Ethernet port

2. (2) USB ports (not for customer use)

3. Compact Flash slot (not for customer use)

4. TNC antenna connector

5. Dock mounting holes (4)

6. Pushbutton for undocking router

For technical support please call Autonet Mobile customer service center: 1-800-977-2107

Subaru and Autonet Mobile assume no responsibility for the configurations, security, or data files on your wireless device resulting from connection to Autonet Mobile’s network. Anti-virus, privacy and security protection is the responsibility of the user.

Do not operate the Subaru Mobile Internet while driving or perform any function that takes your attention away from s

afely operating your vehicle. Any function that requires prolonged attention should be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in an accident.

If the Subaru Mobile Internet is found, please call: 1-800977-2107. The Subaru Mobile Internet is automatically disabled if reported lost or stolen.

Quickstart Guide

Step 1

Turn your car to the Acc position to power up the Subaru Mobile Internet .

Step 2

Open your wireless network list and connect to “autonet-XXXX”. (The last 4 digits will be the same as your last 4 digits of your Subaru Mobile Internet serial number).

Step 3

Open your web browser.

Click on the login button.

Step 4

Happy Surfing!

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Configuring the Subaru Mobile Internet

It is highly recommended to enable “encryption type/key security” and change the default password for the Subaru Mobile Internet

Configuring the Subaru Mobile Internet Interface

Step 1

Locate the Subaru Mobile Internet’s ten digit serial number located on the back side of the Subaru Mobile Internet unit, or in front of the User’s guide included in the package. (If you have trouble locating the se customer support line at 1-800-977-2107 for assistance)

Step 2:

Open a web browser and go to: http://www.autonetrouter.com/admin

Login with username “autonet” and use the Subaru Mobile Internet’s serial number as the password (e.g. 0024C76258). Click on the login button. Please note that all Alpha characters must be capitalized.

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Configuring Wireless Settings

Click on “Wireless Settings”

The wireless settings default page will look similar to the right

Setting ESSID

The ESSID is the identifying name of a wireless network - strictly it is the identifying name of a wireless access point. It allows one wireless network to be clearly distinguishable from another. The default ESSID is autonet-xxxx, where xxxx is the last 4 digits of the Subaru Mobile Internet’s serial number. Although this can be modified, it is recommended that you keep this ESSID as the default to distinguish the Subaru Mobile Internet from other hotspots in the same vicinity. Please note that if you change this name, you may need to reset your networks list/connection on your web accessible device.

Configuring Wireless Settings (continued)

Setting the Encryption type/key

By default the encryption type and key are not set at the factory. To set the current encryption type (WEP, WPA, WPA2), use the pull down menu to select the encryption type, then enter the encryption key value.

Min/Max digits for each encryption type are the following:

WEP-Wired Equivalent Privacy. An IEEE standard security protocol for 802.11 networks. This p string (i.e. 0123456789) or a 5 character ASCII string (i.e. s: smile) Security Strength:Good

WPA-WiFi Protected Access. A WiFi Alliance security protocol for 802.11 networks A 8-63 ASCII character string length (the longer the character string, the stronger the encryption) Security Strength: Better

WPA2-WiFi Protected Access. A WiFi Alliance security protocol for 802.11 networks. A 8-63 ASCII character string (the longer the character string, the stronger the encryption) Security Strength: Best

Autonet Mobile recommends WPA2

Radio Mode

This feature allows you to select whether the radio is in 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11a mode. The default setting is (g), which is backward compatible with (b) but not (a). If your system on

ly supports (a), you will need to set Subaru Mobile Internet’s radio mode to (a) to operate

properly. This action requires a re-boot of the Subaru Mobile Internet if changed.

rotocol has been superseded by WPA and WPA2. A 10 Hex digit

Configuring Wireless Settings (continued)

Channel

Direct communication between an 802.11 Radio card and an access point occurs over a

common channel frequency. The FCC allows channels 1 through 11 within the U.S. An

important concept to note regarding channel assignments is that the channel actually

represents the center frequency that the transceiver within the radio and access point uses

(e.g., 2.412 GHz for channel 1 and 2.417 GHz for channel 2). There is only 5 MHz separation

between the center frequencies, and an 802.11b signal occupies approximately 30 MHz of

the frequency spectrum. The signal falls within about 15 MHz of each side of the center

frequency. As a result, an 802.11b signal overlaps with several adjacent channel frequencies.

This leaves you with only three channels (channels 1, 6, and 11 for the U.S.) That you can

use without causing interference between access points.

TxPower

This allows you to set the transmit power of the radio. Setting a lower value limits the range of

the radio and reduces interference with other access points. (default: 19 recommended)

Bit rate

This allows you to set the bit rate in Mbs. The bit rate is the speed at which bits are

transmitted over the medium. The user speed of the link is lower due to medium sharing and

various overhead. Select a value to lock the card to a particular bit rate. If you specify auto,

the driver will use all bit rates to find an optimum rate. (default: auto recommended)

RTS threshold

RTS/CTS adds a handshake before each packet transmission to make sure that the channel

is clear. This adds overhead, but Increases performance in case of hidden nodes or a large

number of active nodes. This parameter sets the size of the smallest packet for which the

node sends rts; a value equal to the maximum packet size disables the mechanism. You may

also set this parameter to off. (default: off recommended)

Configuring Wireless Settings (continued)

Fragmentation threshold

Fragmentation allows the splitting of an IP packet in a burst of smaller fragments

transmitted on the medium. In most cases this adds overhead, but in a very noisy environment this reduces the error penalty and allows packets to get through interference bursts. This parameter sets the maximum fragment size. You may also set this to off to disable the mechanism. (default: off recommended)

Configuring Wireless Security Settings

Click on “Wireless Security”

The Wireless Security Settings allow you to control which wireless-equipped devices may communicate with the router, depending on their MAC addresses. By default these MAC filters are disabled. If you turn MAC filters on, you should be sure and include the MAC address of the device that you are using to communicate with. Otherwise, the device that you’re using will lose its connection to the Subaru Mobile Internet. To enable MAC filters, change the MAC filters option to “on” and then check the “Allowed” box next to the MAC addresses that you wish to allow to join the network. If you would like to connect devices that are not currently attached to the Subaru Mobile Internet, you may add them in the text field. You can add multiple devices by separating them with a space. Select “commit changes” when filters off)

finished. (Default setting: MAC

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