Getting started guide Turbo Hub NETGEAR® MBR1210
Welcome and thanks for choosing Bell. Your new Turbo Hub will enable you to connect to the Internet. This guide will provide you with an overview of your Turbo Hub and steps for getting started. A Turbo Hub User Guide CD is included in the box for additional installation information.
SETUP Before using your Turbo Hub, please ensure you have the following: • A Bell Turbo Hub Flex Plan • Your Mobile Directory Number (MDN) or phone number If you don’t have an account or a Turbo Hub Flex Plan or number, get set up by speaking with a Bell account representative at 1-888-4MOBILE (1-888-466-2453). Choosing a location for your Turbo Hub Always select an indoor location, preferably close to a window but avoiding direct sunlight.
Inserting your Bell SIM card Before turning the device on, follow the steps below: 1. locate the SIM card slot on the back of the device. 2. Gently insert your Bell SIM card into the SIM card slot. 3. Ensure that the SIM card is inserted into the Turbo Hub with its bevelled edge facing up, as illustrated. You should hear a “click” sound when the SIM card has been inserted properly.
Connecting the power cord • Connect the cable from the enclosed power adapter to the power adapter input on the back of the Turbo Hub and insert the plug into an outlet. Power on the device (press the round button on back of device). • FCC ID: PY309300121 IC ID: 4054A-09300121 ANTENNA N10947 Z1067 WAN LAN: GREEN =100 Mbps / AMBER =10 Mbps BLINK = ACTIVITY Signal 2G/3G WAN LAN WiFi Internet Power This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Start-up • Allow approximately one minute for the Turbo Hub to boot/start-up. When the start-up procedure is finished, the following should occur: 1. The Power button will show amber for a moment and then turn to a steady green. A solid amber light indicates the unit has failed to power-on. 2. When a high-speed connection is established to the Bell HSPA+ network, the 2G/3G indicator will be lit up in solid blue. 3. The Wi-Fi indicator will show solid blue. 4.
USING YOUR TURBO HUB Connecting your computer through an Ethernet cable • Attach the enclosed Ethernet cable to one of the Ethernet connectors (1 – 4) on the back of the Turbo Hub. • Connect the other end of the Ethernet connector to a PC/laptop. • Launch your Internet browser and you’re online. You can connect up to four (4) computers using the Ethernet ports. One shielded Ethernet cable is included.
TROUBLESHOOTING Button and LED indicator legend Below is a list of LED indicators & buttons which outline the status of your Turbo Hub: LED Symbol WPS Status Description Press this button to open a 2-minute window for the Turbo Hub to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. For more information about this function, see the Using Push ‘N’ Connect (WPS) To Configure Your Wireless Network section of the User Guide CD. Wi-Fi This button is used to turn the Wi-Fi radio on and off.
LED Symbol Status Description Solid blue The Wi-Fi local port is initialized. Blinking blue Data is being transmitted or received over the Wi-Fi link. Off The wireless access point is turned off. Solid green The local Ethernet ports have detected wired links with PCs. Blinking Data is being transmitted or received. Off No link is detected on these ports. Solid green The Ethernet WAN port has detected an active link. Blinking Data is being transmitted or received.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont’d...) Button and LED indicator legend LED Symbol Signal Quality 9 Status Description Solid blue Excellent coverage detected. Solid green Good coverage detected. Solid amber Minimal coverage detected. Off No coverage detected.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont’d...) FAQs Q: What should I do if my Turbo Hub will not turn on? Make sure that the Turbo Hub power button has been turned on, and that the power cord is correctly connected to your Turbo Hub and a functioning power outlet. If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem and should call Bell Technical support at 1-800-667-0123.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont’d...) Technical Support For support with connectivity to your Turbo Hub, or for billing inquiries, contact Bell Mobility at 1 800 667-0123. For product support contact NETGEAR at 1 877 838-9126, or visit kbserver.netgear.com. Note: After activating your Turbo Hub, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at www.netgear.com/register. Registration is required before you can use the NETGEAR telephone support service. Go to kbserver.
