Huawei E583C Quick Start Manual

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1 Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI E583C Wireless Modem (E5).  Supported functions and actual appearance depend on the specific models you purchased. The following illustrations are provided for your reference only. For details about the m...

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2 Getting to Know Your E5 Packing List The package should contain the following items. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local dealer immediately. Quick Start Guide Safety Information Main unit Battery ...

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3 Connection Scenarios A Wi-Fi device or computer can be connected to the Internet through the E5. The actual connection procedure depends on the operating system of the Wi-Fi device or computer. The connection scenarios illustrated here are for ...

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4 Scenario 3: Multi-device access via Wi-Fi and USB at the same time Smart phone Game machine Laptop Digital camera ...

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5 1 2 3 4 5 Appearance No. Item 1 External antenna interface 2 Power button 3 USB connector 4 WPS button 5 Screen Note:  Wi-Fi: Wireless Fidelity  WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup ...

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6 7 8 1 2 4 3 5 6 Screen No. Item 1 Signal strength 2 Network 3  Wi-Fi enabled  Number of devices connected 4 Internet connection 5  New messages  Number of new messages 6 Battery level 7 Roaming status 8 �...

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7 Before You Start Installing the SIM Card and the Battery Caution: Do not use any SIM card that is not standard or is incompatible with the E5. Otherwise, the E5 may be damaged. Insert the SIM card in the card slot. Be sure that the SIM ca...

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8 Installing the microSD Card Note:  The microSD card is an optional accessory. If a microSD card did not come with your modem, you may purchase one yourself.  To remove the microSD card, press in the card gently. The microSD card will...

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9 Charging the Battery Note: If the battery has not been used for a long time, it must be charged first. Method 1: Using the charger Caution: Only use chargers compatible with the E5 and provided by a designated manufacturer. Use of an incomp...

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10 Accessing the Internet via Wi-Fi Connection Note: By default, management parameters are preset on the E5 according to the requirements of the service provider. Follow the steps below to quickly access the Internet. For the details about how to...

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11 2. Establish a Wi-Fi Connection (Take a computer with Windows ® XP operating system as an example) 1. Make sure that the Wi-Fi is enabled. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. N...

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12 Note:  If the encryption parameter is already set for the E5, the Wireless Network Connection dialog box is displayed. Enter the network key in the dialog box as shown below.  The SSID and key label are affixed to your E5, as illustr...

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13 For example, if you are subscribed to the time-based network service, you are recommended to select Manual mode. For details about the service expense, consult your service provider. Mode Operations Auto After the E5 is powered on, it wi...

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14 Accessing the Web Management Page 1. Make sure that the connection between the E5 and the client is a proper one. 2. Start the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar. 3. Enter the password, and then click Login...

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15 Daily Use Power Saving Mode If the E5 is idle for a period of time, the screen turns off. If the E5 is using battery power and does not process data transmissions for 30 minutes, it goes to deep sleep state and Wi-Fi is disabled. When the E5...

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16 RESET enable the WPS function of the E5. 4. Enable the WPS function of the client. Note: For WPS operations on the client, see the user guide of the client. Restoring Factory Defaults If you forget the changes you have made to some paramet...

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17 Tips If you are experiencing difficulties using the E5, try the following:  See Help on the web management page.  Restart the E5.  Restore the factory defaults.  Contact your service provider. ...

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18 Example 1: Wi-Fi Connection to Game Machine (Sony PSP) 1. Turn on the PSP WLAN switch. 2. Select Settings > Network Settings. 3. Select Infrastructure Mode to connect to your local Wi-Fi access point. 4. Select New Connection to ...

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19  WEP: The Wi-Fi key of the E5.  The default SSID and key label are affixed to the E5. 7. Press the ► button of your game machine to continue, and then press the X button to save the settings. 8. Select Test Connection to check...

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20 Example 2: Wi-Fi Connection to a Smart Phone (iPhone) 1. Select Settings > Wi-Fi, and then turn on Wi-Fi. 2. Automatically detect the networks in range and display the access point list. 3. Select a network that the E5 is using. ...

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21 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What can I do if a client cannot access the Internet? 1. Check that the client is properly connected to the E5. 2. Check power status to ensure that the E5 is powered on. 3. Check signal strength to ensu...

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22 7. Check that the network adapter of your client operates properly. 8. If the problem persists, please consult your service provider. What can I do if a client cannot access the WLAN? 1. If interference seems to be the problem, adjust th...

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23 Version: V100R001_04 Part Number: 31010CWV ...