B683 Quick Start Note: z The following illustrations are provided for your reference only. For details about the model you selected, please examine the actual device to determine where features are located. z Check the information about the product and its accessories when you purchase it. Some accessories are not provided in the packaging box. If required, please contact your local dealer purchase them. z This guide briefly describes the functions of the device.
Appearance 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Power button Wi-Fi/WPS button Dial-up key USB indicator Wi-Fi/WPS indicator Network status indicator 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Note: z z z z LAN indicators correspond to LAN ports.
Indicators Indicator Status z z USB indicator z z Wi-Fi/WPS indicator z z z Network status indicator z z z z Steady on: USB storage device connected Off: USB storage device not connected Steady on: Wi-Fi activated or data transfer in progress Blinking: Establishing a WPS connection Off: Wi-Fi not activated Red, fast-blinking: Faulty SIM card (SIM card not inserted or malfunctioned, or PIN verification failed) Yellow, steady on: Successfully registered to the network Green, steady on: Connected to th
PC Configuration Requirements Recommended PC configurations are as follows: z CPU: Pentium 500 MHz or higher z Memory: 128 MB RAM or higher z Hard disk: 50 MB disk space available z Operating system: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 z LCD resolution: At least 800 x 600 pixels. A resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels is recommended z Web browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7, or Internet Explorer 8, Firefox 3.5 or 3.6, Safari 3.0, Opera 10.5, or Chrome 5.
Placing the Device Your device can be placed horizontally, be placed upright with the use of a table stand, or hung on the wall. Place your device on a surface well above the floor or near a window, so it can receive a strong signal. Insert the latches on the table stand into the slots on the back of the device. The table stand allows the device to stand on a flat surface like a table or desk. See the following figures.
(Optional) Installing the External Antenna Connect the external antenna to the device's external antenna port. Install the antenna securely by screwing it completely into the antenna jack. You need to first set the antenna mode to external on the management page (http://192.168.1.1). For details, see Help on the management page. Note: z If you do not need to connect an external antenna, you can skip this step. z The external antenna can be used indoor only.
Connecting the Device to a PC Using an Ethernet Cable If the indicator for the LAN port to which the Ethernet cable is connected is on, the connection is active. The network cable connecting to the PC must not be longer than 100 meters (328 feet). Connecting the Device to a USB Disk, Mobile Disk, or USB Printer Your device can be connected to a USB disk, mobile disk, or USB printer through the USB port. Attention: The USB port provides only 500 mA of current.
Connecting the Power Supply Attention: Use a power adapter that is compatible with the device or else the device may be damaged. Powering On/Off the Device z After connecting the power supply, the device will power on automatically. z Press and hold until all indicators turn off to power off the device. z Press and hold until all indicators turn on to power on the device. Setting Up Wireless Connection Step 1. Activating Wi-Fi z After the device is powered on, Wi-Fi is activated by default.
Step 2. Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection (Using a PC as an Example) Note: Before establishing a Wi-Fi connection, you must ensure that your computer is equipped with a wireless network adapter. If it is clear that the computer has a wireless network connection, then the wireless network adapter can be used. Otherwise, you must ensure that the wireless network adapter is functioning properly. 1. 2. 3. Make sure that is steady on.
Accessing the Internet After a connection between your device and the client is active, you use the following modes to access the Internet. Attention: Please select a proper Internet connection mode according to your network charges. For example, if you are using time-based service, Manual mode is recommended. Please consult your network operator for network charges.
Note: The default password is admin. z To protect your device, only allow one user to log in to the management page at the same time. z Restoring Factory Defaults If you become uncertain of which parameters you have set or changed, you can restore the factory defaults which the device came with and set the parameters again. RESET: Use a sharply pointed object to press and hold the RESET button , , , , and ) are blinking.
Friendly Tips If you are unable to use your device normally, do as follows: z See Help on the management page. z Restart the device. z Restore the device to factory defaults. z Contact your service provider. Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2011. All rights reserved. THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSE ONLY, AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY KIND OF WARRANTIES.
