Welcome to use Huawei EchoLife BM325 WiMAX USB Modem! EchoLife BM325 WiMAX USB Modem V300R001 User Guide Issue 01 Date 2008-05-31 Part Number 00405276 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.
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EchoLife BM325 User Guide Conventions Mouse Operation Action Description Click Select and release the primary mouse button without moving the pointer. Double-click Press the primary mouse button twice continuously and quickly without moving the pointer. Drag Press and hold the primary mouse button and move the pointer to a certain position. Issue 01 (2008-05-31) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide Safety Precautions Safety Precautions General Requirements: z Before you install and use the device, read these safety precautions carefully and observe them during operation. z Keep the device dry during storage, transportation, and operation of the device. z Prevent collision of the device during storage, transportation, and operation of the device. z Do not attempt to dismantle the device by yourself.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide Safety Precautions z Before plugging or unplugging any cable, shut down the device and disconnect the power supply. z While plugging or unplugging any cable, make sure that your hands are dry. z Do not step on, pull, or bend any cable. Otherwise, the cable may be damaged, leading to malfunction of the device. z Do not use old or damaged cables.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide Safety Precautions 6 z In the area with inflammable or explosive materials, turn off your wireless device, and follow the relevant instructions given in the label, to prevent explosion or fire. z Protect the wireless device and its accessories, and use it in a clean and dust-free environment. Make sure that the wireless device does not come in contact with flame or a cigarette that is lit. z Make sure that the wireless device and its accessories are dry.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide Contents Contents 1 Getting to Know Your BM325 ............................................................................ 1-1 1.1 Functions and Features................................................................................................ 1-2 1.2 Appearance of the BM325 .......................................................................................... 1-2 1.3 Connecting the External Antenna.......................................................................
EchoLife BM325 User Guide Contents 6 Viewing Information About the BM325........................................................... 6-1 6.1 Viewing the Device Information ................................................................................. 6-2 6.2 Viewing the Network Information .............................................................................. 6-2 6.3 Viewing the IP Information......................................................................................... 6-2 6.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide Figures Figures Figure 1-1 Appearance of the BM325 .............................................................................. 1-2 Figure 2-1 Connecting the BM325 ................................................................................... 2-2 Issue 01 (2008-05-31) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 1 Getting to Know Your BM325 1 Getting to Know Your BM325 About This Chapter The following table lists the contents of this chapter. Section Describes 1.1 Functions and Features Describes the functions and features of the BM325. 1.2 Appearance of the BM325 Describes the appearance of the BM325. 1.3 Connecting the External Antenna Describes the method to connect the external antenna. 1.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 1 Getting to Know Your BM325 1.1 Functions and Features EchoLife BM325 WiMAX USB data card (hereinafter referred to as the BM325) is applicable to the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) network. In areas covered by the network, you can enjoy the high-performance broadband network services anywhere and anytime. You can wirelessly surf the Internet with brand new experiences. High Speed z z z Supporting the IEEE802.16e-2005 WiMAX air interface.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 1 Getting to Know Your BM325 Indicator Status Description On The BM325 is powered on. Blinks once per second The BM325 accesses the network normally. No data, however, is being transmitted. Blinks Data is being transmitted. The larger the amount of data is, the higher the blinking frequency is. Off The BM325 is powered off. 1.3 Connecting the External Antenna Do not place the external antenna outdoors.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 1 Getting to Know Your BM325 1-4 Item Configuration USB interface USB 2.0 full speed Display resolution 800 × 600 or above. 1024 × 768 is recommended. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 2 Installing the BM325 2 Installing the BM325 About This Chapter The following table lists the contents of this chapter. Section Describes 2.1 Connecting the BM325 Describes the procedure for connecting the BM325 to the PC. 2.2 Removing the BM325 Describes the procedure for removing the BM325 from the PC. 2.3 Installing the BWA Partner Describes the procedure for installing the BWA Partner. 2.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 2 Installing the BM325 2.1 Connecting the BM325 z Ensure that the PC is powered on when you connect the BM325 to the PC. Otherwise, the BM325 cannot be used normally. z Use the USB cable provided with the product. Figure 2-1 Connecting the BM325 To connect the BM325 to the PC, do as follows: Step 1 Step 2 Power on the PC. Use a USB cable to connect the BM325 to the PC. See Figure 2-1 for the connection details.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 2 Installing the BM325 z Step 1 Step 2 If is not displayed on the system tray, perform the following steps: Quit the BWA Partner. Disconnect the BM325 or the connector of the USB cable from the PC. ----End z Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 If is displayed on the system tray, perform the following steps: Double-click on the system tray. The system prompts "Safely remove hardware." Stop running the corresponding hardware of the BM325 on the device manager.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 2 Installing the BM325 From the Control Panel Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Quit the BWA Partner. Choose Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Click Change/Remove Programs. Find the BWA Partner, such as BWA Partner. Click Change/Remove. Uninstall the BWA Partner according to the prompts. ----End After the BWA Partner is uninstalled, restart the PC to ensure complete removing of the BWA Partner from the PC. 2.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 2 Installing the BM325 2.6 Introduction to the Icons Icon Function Querying information such as the software and hardware version numbers of the BM325, restarting the BM325, restoring the carrier settings, and restoring factory settings. Querying the uplink rate and downlink rate of the network, details about the IP address, and information about the received and sent WiMAX and Ethernet packets.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 3 Common Operations 3 Common Operations About This Chapter The following table lists the contents of this chapter. Section Describes 3.1 Switching the BWA Partner Language Describes the procedure for switching the user interface language of the BWA Partner. 3.2 Startup Settings of the BM325 Describes the settings of the BWA Partner related to its start. Issue 01 (2008-05-31) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 3 Common Operations 3.1 Switching the BWA Partner Language The BM325 facilitates your choice and operation by providing multiple user interface languages. When the BWA Partner is running, choose Tools > Language to choose the proper user interface language. 3.2 Startup Settings of the BM325 After you install the BWA Partner and the device driver, you can set the startup parameters of the BWA Partner upon PC startup.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 4 Setting the WiMAX Network 4 Setting the WiMAX Network About This Chapter The following table lists the contents of this chapter. Section Describes 4.1 Configuring the Network Authentication Describes the procedure for configuring the network authentication for the BM325. 4.2 Configuring the Network Frequency Describes the configuration method of the BM325 network frequency. 4.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 4 Setting the WiMAX Network 4.1 Configuring the Network Authentication When you use the BM325 to access the network, you need to pass the authentication for network access. You can configure the authentication in the following steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Start the BWA Partner and click Profile. Select the key management type from the Privacy Key Management (PKM) drop-down list. If you select NO_PKM, go to Step 7.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 4 Setting the WiMAX Network Do not change the network frequency at your own will. Otherwise, the device may not be used normally. Searching Frequency Point Smartly Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Start the BWA Partner and click Profile. Click Frequency Setting. Enter the start frequency point and end frequency point. The value of the end frequency point must be higher than that of the start frequency point. Enter the step length of network searching in Frequency Step.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 4 Setting the WiMAX Network Step 1 Step 2 Start the BWA Partner and click Device. Click Connect network. The BM325 requests network connection automatically. The icons indicating successful network connection and the signal strength are displayed at the bottom of the BWA Partner interface when connecting the network succeeded. ----End Disconnecting Network When you are not using the Internet, you can disconnect the network manually.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 4 Setting the WiMAX Network z If you modify the certificate file improperly, the device may not be used normally. Use this function with caution. z Do not change the filename extension of the certificate file casually. The functions of the three types of certificates are as follows: z z z Private certificate: The certificate uploaded to the front end Authorization, Authentication, and Accounting (AAA) server by the terminal to perform device authentication.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 5 Maintaining the BM325 5 Maintaining the BM325 About This Chapter The following table lists the contents of this chapter. Section Describes 5.1 Upgrading the BM325 Describes the procedure for upgrading the BM325 and the precautions. 5.2 Upgrading the BWA Partner Describes the procedure for updating the BWA Partner and the precautions. 5.3 Rebooting the BM325 Describes the procedure for restarting the BM325. 5.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 5 Maintaining the BM325 5.1 Upgrading the BM325 z When you upgrade the BM325, do not unplug and re-plug the BM325 and ensure power supply to the device. z You need to restart the BM325 after the upgrade is completed. Wait patiently for a while. There are two methods to upgrade the BM325, including local upgrade and remote upgrade. 5.1.1 Local Upgrade Use the upgrade file delivered by the ISP for local upgrade.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 5 Maintaining the BM325 ----End 5.2 Upgrading the BWA Partner Do not unplug and re-plug the BM325 and ensure power supply to the device when upgrading the BWA Partner. The update of the BWA Partner is nonscheduled. The BM325 prompts you to update the BWA Partner. To update the BWA Partner, do as follows: Step 1 Step 2 Start the BWA Partner and click Tools. Click Upgrade USB Modem Partner to update the BWA Partner. The BWA Partner is closed when updating. Double-click Startup.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 5 Maintaining the BM325 5.5 Restoring Factory Settings After you restore factory settings, you need to reset the parameters of the BM325. Operate with caution. To restore factory settings, do as follows: Step 1 Step 2 Start the BWA Partner and click Device. Click Restore Default Configure to restore the BM325 to factory settings. ----End 5-4 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 6 Viewing Information About the BM325 6 Viewing Information About the BM325 About This Chapter The following table lists the contents of this chapter. Section Describes 6.1 Viewing the Device Information Describes the device information and the viewing procedure. 6.2 Viewing the Network Information Describes the network information and the viewing procedure. 6.3 Viewing the IP Information Describes the IP information and the viewing procedure. 6.
6 Viewing Information About the BM325 EchoLife BM325 User Guide 6.1 Viewing the Device Information The device information includes the device type, software version number, hardware version number, and device status. The BM325 has three types of working status, including not connected to the network, connecting to the network, and connected to the network. The three types of working status are described as follows: z z z Not connected to the network: The device is about to set up a network connection.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 6 Viewing Information About the BM325 6.4 Viewing the Traffic Information The traffic information includes the connection duration, amount of the WiMAX packets, and amount of the Ethernet packets. Start the BWA Partner and click Network to view the traffic information. 6.5 Viewing the Log Information The log information includes all types of information collected when the BM325 is running to facilitate maintenance.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 7 FAQ 7 FAQ When the BM325 is connected to the PC for the first time, the system does not prompt you to install the BWA Partner. z After the system recognizes the new hardware, you need to wait a few minutes for the system to prepare the installation of the program. z Ensure that the BM325 is connected to the PC correctly and is displayed on the system tray. Otherwise, unplug the BM325 and connect it to the PC again.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 7 FAQ The BM325 cannot access the network after the PC recovers from the dormant or standby mode. z Check by the following steps: Choose Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Administrative Tools, and double-click Computer Management. 2. Choose System Tools > Device Manager. 3. Right-click EchoLife BM325 WiMAX USB Modem Device and select Uninstall. 4. Click OK. 5. Remove the BM325 from the PC after uninstalled, and then connect the BM325 to the PC again. 6.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 8 Specifications 8 Specifications Variation of the specifications can be caused by upgrade of the device without notification. Item Sub-item Standard Wireless interface IEEE 802.16e Operating frequency range 2.496–2.
EchoLife BM325 User Guide 9 Acronyms and Abbreviations 9 Acronyms and Abbreviations AAA Authorization, Authentication and Accounting DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DNS Domain Name Server EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol PKM Privacy Key Management TLS Transport Layer Security Protocol TTLS Tunneled Transport Layer Security Protocol URL Universal Resource Locator WiMAX Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access Issue 01 (2008-05-31) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential
EchoLife BM325 User Guide Index Index install, 2-3 A Appearance, i, iii, 1-1, 1-2 authentication, 4-2 N network frequency, 4-2 B R BWA Partner, 2-3 Rebooting, i, 5-1, 5-3 Removing, i, 2-1, 2-2 Restoring, i, 5-1, 5-3 C configuration, 1-3 Configuration File, i, 4-1, 4-4 Connecting, i, iii, 2-1, 2-2 E S Startup, i, 3-1, 3-2 Switching, i, 3-1, 3-2 External Antenna, i, 1-1, 1-3 U I uninstall, 2-3 Upgrading, i, 2-5, 5-1, 5-2 indicator, 1-2 Information, ii, 6-1, 6-2 i.
