Page 2 - Notice
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Page 3 - Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device. For detailed information, see Chapter 15 "Warnings and Precautions." Do not switch on your device when the device use is prohibited or when the device use may cause interferen...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
i Table of Contents 1 Getting to Know Your E960..................................................................................................1 Appearance ....................................................................................................................1 PC Configuration Require...
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ii 8 Configuring UMTS Settings ...............................................................................................20 Choose the Preferred Mode and Band.........................................................................20 Configuring the Mode for Searching Network .....................
Page 6 - Getting to Know Your E960; Appearance; Indicator and Button
1 1 Your E960 supports HSDPA/WCDMA 2100, GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1900/1800/900/850, and With the E960, you can experience wireless gateway and USB any place. Getting to Know Your E960 network auto-switch. modem at any time and Appearance 1. Phone cable interface 2. Ethernet cable interface icator dicator 8. W...
Page 7 - Interfaces; PC Configuration Req irements
2 Indicator Signal strength y Fast blinking in red: SIM card faults (SIM card does not exist or e the PIN code is not verified) y Steady on and in red: signal strength in level one (weak) y Steady on and in yellow: signal strength in level two or three (middle) y Steady on and in green: signal stren...
Page 8 - Logging in to the Management Page
3 2 nfiguration Using the E960 Co Page Logging in to the Management Page 1. Start the IE browser, and then enter the address http: 2. Select User Type , enter Password , and then click //192.168.1.1 in the address bar. . y Adm ord is admi y User : Has basic information. The default password is user ...
Page 9 - Describing the Management Page; Operation Functions
Describing the Management Page y Operation Navigation Area : Shows the main functions of the management console. y User Operation Area : Shows configuration information, data information, help information, and function operation area of the gateway. The user operation window varies with different fu...
Page 10 - Gateway Status; Using the Quick Setup Wizard; Accessing the Connection Status Page
Gateway Status The following table shows the gateway status information. Item Description SIM The SIM card is not inserted or invalid. The SIM card is valid. WAN The PPP dial-up connection is failed. The PPP dial-up connection is successful. WCDMA The WCDMA network is unavailable. The WCDMA network ...
Page 12 - Quickly Configuring the Gateway; Configuring PPP Profile Settings
7 3 eters of the access the welcome page. Click Quickly Configuring the Gateway uick setup wizard to configure and maintain the basic param You can use the qgateway. Click Quick Setup in the operation navigation to to access the PPP profile setting page following the page prompts. Configuring PPP Pr...
Page 13 - SSID Broadcast: Enable or disable the SSID broadcast.; Configuring the WLAN Encryption Mode; No Encryption
8 SSID Broadcast: Enable or disable the SSID broadcast. y Enabled : The E960 broadcasts the SSID of the WLAN, and users can easily access the WLAN. Unauthorized users, however, can also easily access the WLAN because the SSID is broadcasted. y Disabled : The E960 does not broadcast the SSID of the W...
Page 14 - Validating Quick Setup
Validating Quick Setup The last page of the wizard displays the all settings you have configured. to submit the information. y To accept settings, click to return. y To make changes, click y Click to quit the settings. 9
Page 15 - Configuring Your Computer; Wireless Configuration; Configuration Requirements
10 4 In this part, take the Window XP operating system (OS) as an example to describe how to e configuration may be different; thus, you need tion. Configuring Your Computer configure your computer. For other OSs, thto configure it according to the actual situa Wireless Configuration The wireless co...
Page 16 - Configuring the PC Network
4. If the encryption parameter is set for the E960, the Wireless Network Connection dialog box is displayed and requires the network key and confirmation. The value you entered must be consistent with the WPA Pre-Shared Key or Network Key of the E960. 5. Wait for several minutes after you enter the ...
Page 17 - Configuring the Network Connection
Configuring the Network Connection 1. Select My Network Places > Properties > Local Area Connection . 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties from the shortcut menu. 3. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the This...
Page 18 - Disabling Proxy Settings
4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, and then click OK . Disabling Proxy Settings 1. Start the IE browser, and then select Tools > Internet Options . 2. Select the Connections tab, and the...
Page 19 - Describing Advanced Settings
14 5 nd advanced ement to the Describing Advanced Settings In the Advanced Settings page, you can configure the basic attributes a parameters of the gateway, and perform routine maintenance and managgateway. In the operation navigation area, click Advanced Settings to access the page T wing t he fol...
Page 21 - Managing the System; he Password; Upgrading the Gateway
16 6 On the sy management page, you can modify the password, upgrade the software, facto Managing the System stem restore ry defaults, restart the device, and view the version information. Click to access the system management page, as shown in the following figure. he Password Modifying t You can t...
Page 22 - Restoring Factory Defaults; Restarting the Device; Vie ing the Version Information
3. Click to upgrade the system software. C ite of Huawei or the official website of the carrier. the configuration of the client. aution: y After the system is upgraded, the system automatically restarts. The whole process takes two to three minutes. y The software programs for upgrading must come f...
Page 23 - Configuring SIM Card Settings; Enabling or Disabling the PIN Code; ing the PIN Code
18 7 ode on the SIM card settings window, including the following the PIN code he PIN code y Unloc No If you enter the wrong PIN code for three successive times, the PIN code is to unlock it. y T s are not allowed. Configuring SIM Card Settings You can manage the PIN coperations: y Enabling the PIN ...
Page 24 - Modifying the PIN Code
1. Enter the correct PUK code. 2. Enter the new PIN code and confirm it. to submit the setting. 3. Click Modifying the PIN Code When the P otection is enabled, you IN code pr can reset the PIN code. . Select modify in the PIN Code Operation list box. 2. Enter the current PIN code. 3. Enter the new P...
Page 25 - Configuring UMTS Settings; Choos
20 8 Configuring UMTS Settings On the UM S settings window, you can set the priority of connection modes and bands insearching a network. T Click to open the UMTS Settings window, as shown in the following figure. Choos he Preferred Mode and B e t and 1. Click to o eference of pen the Network Settin...
Page 26 - Configuring the Mode for Searching Network
21 s the Internet. e net regardless of the Preferred Mode . in the Band list box. You can select from the DMA2100 0 y GSM850 y If the carrier only provides only the HSDPA service and Preferred Mode is configured as GPRS only , you cannot acces y If the carrier provides neither the 3G nor GPRS servic...
Page 27 - Configuring Dial-up Settings; Configuring PPP Settings
22 9 Dial Up S Configuring Dial-up Settings In the ettings window, you can configure PPP settings and manage profile settings. Click to open the Dial Up Settings window, as shown in the following figure. Configuring PPP Settings to open the PPP Settings window, as sh 1. Click own in the following fi...
Page 28 - Managing the Profile List
23 e, if PP connection automatically y PPP MTU : The MTU of the PPP data transmission. It is used to set the maximum ta frame. iting time when connecting to the Internet. y PPP Max Idle Time : The duration of the idle PPP connection. In On Demand mod there is no data transmission beyond the duration...
Page 29 - Profile
24 ation. 2. Enter the profile inform 3. Click to save the modified profile. De ting a le 1. Select a profile to be deleted in the Profile List drop-down list. 2. Click Profile to delete the selected profile.
Page 30 - Assigning IP Addresses
25 10 or assigning I addresses in a LAN. DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to the network devices. ou are using the DHCP server, you need to do the following configurations on refer to "Configuring the PC Network." Assigning IP Addresses In the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP...
Page 31 - Enabling or Disabling the WLAN; g Inte
26 11 WLAN Configuring the Enabling or Disabling the WLAN 1. Click to open the WLAN Module Settings window, as shown in the followi figure. ng y LAN module. You can use the WLAN function and configure y Disable : Disable the WLAN module. You cannot use the WLAN function and configure 2. Enable or di...
Page 32 - tings
27 y e terminals (PCs) connecting to the gateway through the WLAN cannot access y s y 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz. 22 MHz frequency band. The available channels Auto Confi the 802.11 Mode T ur availabl Enabling or Disabling the AP Isolation On : Th each other. y Off: The terminals (PCs) connecting to the ...
Page 34 - estric; AC R; MAC Addresses
29 Co ring the MAC Filte nfigu r Click to o anage the clients access y performance. M estric The following ta pen the Wlan MAC Filter Settings window. You can control and m ing the WLAN, and improve the WLAN securit AC R t Mode ble lists the MAC address filter modes: Value Description Disabled The M...
Page 35 - Security Settings; Firewall Switch
30 12 ngs. Security Settings In the Security Settings window, you can configure the advanced security setti In the operation navigation area, click Security . The Security Settings window is displayed, as shown in the following figure. Firewall Switch Your gatew as a true firewall that controls the ...
Page 36 - LAN MAC Filter; LAN IP Filter; Adding an IP Address
LAN MAC Filter Your gateway supports MAC filtering based on a list of either denied or allowed computers. A common method to restricting network access is to specify the Media Access Control (MAC) address. To locate the MAC address in Windows, choose Start > Run , and then enter cmd . The command...
Page 37 - Virtual Server; Adding a Virtual Server
3. Click . Deleting an IP Address in the Modification column. Click The corresponding IP address filter is deleted. Making an IP Filter Effective 1. Add a new IP address or select a record in the IP address filter table. 2. Select On for Status . . 3. Click . The IP filter takes effect. 4. Click Vir...
Page 38 - Special Applications
Deleting a Virtual Server in the Modification column. The corresponding virtual server is deleted. Click Making a Virtual Server Effective 1. Add a virtual server or select a record in the virtual server table. 2. Select On for Enabled . . 3. Click . 4. Click Special Applications Special application...
Page 39 - Adding an Interactive Application; Modifying an Interactive Application; Deleting an Interactive Application; Making an Interactive Application Effective; DMZ Service
Adding an Interactive Application Your gateway is equipped with a list of special applications; you can select one in Common Port and then click to save it to the table. In addition, you can manually create an application with the following method. 1. Enter a name for the application. 2. Enter the t...
Page 41 - Typical Networking Example
36 13 Typical Networking Example You can construct a small LAN through the WLAN interface or four Ethernet interfaces of the gateway. Your gateway also supports external hubs, Ethernet switches, or routers. To construct a LAN with multiple PCs, you can extend the Ethernet interfaces through a hub or...
Page 42 - Troubleshooting; e PC in a LAN cannot access internet.
37 14 Troubleshooting Th 3. ght. bout network mode. Ethernet connection is normal. P ically, the PC ee "Configuring the PC Network ." 7. Check whether the driver of the network adapter is correctly installed. the E960 to factory e PC in a LAN cannot access internet. 1. The power indicator is...
Page 43 - What to do if bridging between two EC506s is unsuccessful
What to do if bridging between two EC506s is unsuccessful 1. Make sure that the two gateways work on the same channel. For details, see "Selecting the WLAN Channel." 2. Make sure that the MAC address of one gateway is in the peer MAC address list of another gateway. For details, see "Con...
Page 46 - Warnings and Precautions; Electronic Device
41 15 Warnings and Precautions Electronic Device Turn off your device near high-precision electronic devices. The wireless device may affect the performance of these devices. Such devices include hear y y ing aids, pacemakers, fire alarm systems, automatic gates, and other automatic-control devices ...
Page 48 - Cleaning and Maintenance
43 Cleaning and Maintenance Before you clean or maintain the wireless device, turn off it and disconnect it from the charger. Otherwise, electric shock or short-circuit may occur. y d hat y of the wireless device. Otherwise, the shed coating may cause skin allergy. Once it happens, stop using the ph...