Acer AcerPower M5 User manual

Acer Connect M5
Version: 1.0
USER GUIDE

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This revision: December 2020
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Table of Contents
Contents
1. Overview.............................................................................................. 3
1.1. Package Contents ...........................................................................................3
1.2 System Requirements .....................................................................................4
1.3 Device description...........................................................................................4
1.4 Environmental................................................................................................. 7
1.5 Power Management ........................................................................................7
2. Installation .......................................................................................... 8
2.1 First-time setup...............................................................................................8
2.2 Getting online ................................................................................................9
3. Web UI Home Page.............................................................................. 9
3.1 Web User Interface (UI).................................................................................... 9
4. Status ................................................................................................ 12
4.1 Status - Internet / LAN/ WiFi..........................................................................13
5. Network Settings............................................................................... 17
5.1 Network Settings - Quick setup.................................................................... 17
5.2 Network Settings - Setup .............................................................................. 19
5.3 Network Settings - WiFi.................................................................................. 22
5.4 Network Settings - Advanced settings .......................................................... 24
6. SIM card............................................................................................. 30
7. Settings ............................................................................................. 34
7.1 Settings - Device information....................................................................... 34
7.2 Settings - Device management.....................................................................35
7.3 Settings –Firmware Update........................................................................... 39
7.4 Settings - System Log .................................................................................... 40
7.5 Settings –Mobile App ....................................................................................40
8. Regulatory Information ...................................................................... 41
8.1 Important Safety Precaution......................................................................... 41
8.2 Condition of Use............................................................................................ 41
8.3 Cleaning and Maintenance ...........................................................................42

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8.4 Disposal Instructions..................................................................................... 42
8.5 Battery Safety................................................................................................ 42
8.6 Ethernet Cable Line Safety............................................................................42
8.7 Medical Devices............................................................................................. 42
8.8 Vehicles .........................................................................................................43
8.9 Warning ......................................................................................................... 43
8.10 Explosive Device Proximity Warning ........................................................... 43
8.11 Wireless adapter regulatory information.................................................... 44
8.12 EU Regulatory Conformance....................................................................... 45
8.13 Duty Cycle Attestation................................................................................ 45
8.14 Restrictions ................................................................................................. 45
8.15 EU Regulatory Compliance -- Radio ........................................................... 45
9. Limited Warranty ................................................................................ 46

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1. Overview
Featuring 5G and Wi-Fi 6 technology, Acer Connect M5 mobile router delivers gigabit transfer
speed along with an instant and responsive user experience. With an all-day battery, Acer
Connect M5 can be used to provide internet access on-the-go, as well as at home. Paired with
Web UI, Acer Connect M5 provides a simple and secure user experience for personal device
management.
1.1. Package Contents
The box should include the following items:
Acer Connect M5
USB Type A-C Cable
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card

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1.2 System Requirements
This Acer Connect M5 is compatible with WiFi devices which support 2.4GHz (802.11 b/g/n/ax)
or 5GHz (802.11 a/n/ac/ax) and have a web browser.
1.3 Device description
1.3.1 Top View (LED Indicators)
LED Type
Status
Description
Network type
Red
No coverage or no SIM
Check your SIM card is inserted in the SIM slot with gold
contacts facing upwards. If the indicator remains red, there is
still no signal coverage.
Green
4G signal
Your Acer Connect M5 is connected to the 4G network.
Blue
5G signal
Your Acer Connect M5 is connected to the 5G network.
Flashing
Green
Starting up
Your Acer Connect M5 is starting up.
SMS
No light
No unread messages
All SMS messages have been read.
Green
Unread messages
A new SMS message has been received. Check your SMS
inbox in the Web UI.
Flashing
Green
Inbox is full
You can delete messages via the SMS inbox in the Web UI.
Internet
No light
Internet data disconnection
The internet is disconnected.
Green
Internet data connection
The internet is connected.
Battery level
No light
The power is off
The Acer Connect M5 power is off. A green light will appear
once you press the power button on.
Green
Your Acer Connect M5 is powered on
The green light shows the power is on, and the battery level is
between 21% to 100%.

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Flashing
Green
Your Acer Connect M5 needs to be charged
The green flashing light shows the battery level is between
0% to 20%. It needs to be charged before it completely runs
out of battery. If the power supply is connected, then the
battery is charging.
1.3.2 Rear View
SIM slot
USB-C power port
Ethernet port
Power button
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1.3.3 Bottom View
Reset button
Device label
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1.4Environmental
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 35 °C (0 °F to 95 °F)
Storage temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C (0 °F to 113 °F)
1.5Power Management
Your device can be powered by battery, or when connected to the power adapter or a powered
USB port via provided USB Type A-C cable.
• Battery —Charge the battery by plugging in the power adapter or powered USB port. While the
battery is charging, the battery LED indicator will flash green. When the battery is fully charged,
the battery LED indicator will remain solid green.
• USB Cable —You can use the device when the power adapter is connected via the USB Cable.
The Acer Connect M5 battery will charge while connected.
Note: To ensure your Acer Connect M5 works as intended, it is recommended you only use the
accessories provided with your device.

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2.Installation
2.1 First-time setup
2.1.1 Insert the SIM Card
1. Lift the SIM door.
2. Insert the SIM card into the slot with the gold contacts facing upwards.
3. Fully insert the SIM card until it clicks into place.
Note: Push the SIM into the slot smoothly with your nail. Do not use any tool, as it may
damage the SIM.
2.1.2 Charge the Battery
1. To power your device, connect it to your power adapter connected via the USB Cable
to charge it.
2. Connect the power supply to the plug socket.

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2.1.3 Power on the Acer Connect M5.
1. Power on: Press the power button for a few seconds. The signal LED will flash green
and the battery LED will be solid green at the same time.
2. Switch off: Press the power button for a few seconds, the LED’s will power off.
2.2 Getting online
Ensure your Acer Connect M5 is switched on and connected to the network. The
Internet LED should be green.
To connect your personal device to the internet
A. Connect your laptop or device to MiFi via WiFi:
甲、Search Acer Connect M5 wireless network name (SSID) on your device.
2.4GHz wireless network name: AcerConnect-M5-XXXX-2.4GHz
5GHz wireless network name: AcerConnect-M5-XXXX-5GHz
乙、Connect it.
丙、Enter your WiFi password.
Note: You can find your default WiFi password on the label located on
the underside of the Acer Connect M5.
B. Connect your laptop to MiFi via USB cable:
You will see a virtual LAN port connection on your laptop
C. Connect your laptop to MiFi via Ethernet cable:
You will see a LAN port connection on your laptop
3.Web UI Home Page
3.1 Web User Interface (UI)
The Web User Interface is compatible with the following browsers:
• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Internet Explorer

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• Safari
• Microsoft Edge
3.1.1 How to log in to the Web UI
1. Open your web browser.
2. Type http://connect.acer or http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar and press enter.
The Home page will then load, as shown in the screenshot below.
On the Home page, enter the password as found on device label on the bottom of the
Acer Connect M5 and click Login.
Note: You will need to change your password at first time you login.

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3.1.2 Status page/ Home page Icons
Description
Icon displayed
Signal indicator
Connection status
LAN status
USB status
WiFi status
SMS
Battery
Connected devices
Data usage
Disconnected Connected
WiFi is enabled
WiFi is disabled
From no signal to excellent
SMS inbox is full
New message / Unread message(s) in inbox
From lowest power to full power
Charging
LAN is connected
LAN is disconnected
USB is connected
USB is disconnected
Connected devices
Data usage

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4.Status
You can click on Status to view basic information about your device.
You can spread out each item to see more detail information.

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4.1 Status - Internet / LAN/ WiFi
On the Internet page you will find information related to the 5G or 4G connection including
network name, network type, signal strength, band, LTE cell identifier and IP addresses.
Internet

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LAN
If you connect your laptop to the Acer Connect M5 via Ethernet cable, you will see connection
status, IP address … etc. information.
WiFi 2.4GHz
You can see all WiFi related information in the session.

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WiFi 5GHz
4.2 Status - Connected devices
All connected and blocked devices are also displayed here; you can block devices from accessing
the network here.

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4.3 Status - Data usage
Device will count data usage per month. You can setup start date of each month.
Note: this statistical data is calculated by device local system and is not equivalent to the data
statistics of actual network provider.

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5.Network Settings
5.1 Network Settings - Quick setup
You can make changes to basic connection settings here and enable/disable data roaming.
On the next page, you can change the 2.4 and 5GHz Wireless network name (SSID), SSID
broadcast function or disable the WiFi.

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On the final page, you can setup your WiFi security settings, and change the WiFi password