Airtel BMF-422 User manual
Airtel 4G Hotspot
User Manual
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Contents
Safety precautions ......................................................................................................................3
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1.2 Icon description................................................................................................................4
2. Connection............................................................................................................................5
2.1 Connection information....................................................................................................5
2.2 Usage information............................................................................................................6
2.3 Signal & technology information ......................................................................................6
2.4 Battery information...........................................................................................................6
2.5 Connected devices information........................................................................................6
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3.1 Usage information............................................................................................................6
3.2 Usage setting...................................................................................................................6
3.3 Clear history.....................................................................................................................6
3.4 Phonebook.......................................................................................................................7
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6. More .......................................................................................................................................9
7. Help........................................................................................................................................9
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9. Q&A......................................................................................................................................10
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Safety precautions
Read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device.
Do not switch on your device when the device use is prohibited or when the device
use may cause interference or danger.
Follow the rules or regulations in hospitals and health care facilities. Switch off your
device near medical apparatus.
Switch off your device in an aircraft. The device may cause interference to control
signals of the aircraft.
Switch off your device near high-precision electronic devices. The device may affect
the performance of these devices.
personnel are allowed to service or repair the device.
Do not place your device or its accessories in containers with strong electromagnetic
Do not place magnetic storage media near your device. Radiation from the device
may erase the information stored on them.
gas such as a gas station.
Keep your device and its accessories away from children. Do not allow children to
use your device without guidance.
Use approved batteries and chargers only to avoid explosion.
Observe the laws or regulations on device use. Respect others’ privacy and legal
rights when using your device.
It is recommended that the equipment only be used in the environment where temperature
is between 0°C and 45°C and humidity is between 10% to 90%. Keep the equipment in the
environment where temperature is between -10°C and 70°C or humidity is between 10% to 90%.
CHARGERS
Mains powered chargers will operate within the temperature range of: 0°C to 40°C.
The chargers designed for your device meet with the safety standard of technology equipment
They are also compliant to the ecodesign directive 2009/125/EC. Due to different applicable
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1.
1.1
Open the browser and enter this address http://192.168.1.1.
The default login password is .
1.2
Icons on the webUI:
Icon Display
Signal strength
From no signal to excellent
Network status Roaming
SMS View message
Home click to go back to Home page
Battery Battery level
Network type
4G: LTE
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Connection
status Disconnected
Usage Usage data
Wi-Fi status Wi-Fi active with connected devices
LED on the device:
Icon
Network indicator LED is constant blue when connected to the 4G internet.
LED blinks in blue when connected to the 3G internet.
LED is rose red when connected to the 2G internet.
internet.
Wi-Fi indicator LED is blue when Wi-Fi is active.
SMS indicator
Battery indicator LED is red when battery is low.
Light blue LED when full charged.
2. Connection
2.1
Turn on/off Key: Connect/disconnect from internet.
Display Operator name.
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2.2
A current usage time and data is displayed:
Total time duration for current connection in HH:MM (e.g: 12Hrs 02 Mins).
Total data for current connection in MB or GB.
2.3
Shows the signal strength. The icon is grey when there is no service.
and no service status.
2.4
Low power.
Different battery levels.
2.5
This component shows the connected devices to LinkZone.
Click to view detail connected devices. Click to edit the device
to save the changes and any other area to give up the changes.
Click Block or unblock
3.
Click
which includes upload/download data transfers.
3.1
a new period cycle.
Current Roaming Data and Total Roaming Data.
Duration:
3.2
Click on the top right of the option menu and select to set usage data.
3.3 Clear history
Click top right option menu and select Clear History in the draw menu.
previous database will be cleared automatically.
database will not be cleared.
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3.4 Phonebook
1. Local: Edit or delte contact info stored in device or SD Card.
2. SIM Card: Edit or delte contact info stored SIM Card.
3. Add: Add new phone number in local or SIM Card.
4.
Click the SMS
: Create new SMS.
Draft: Save the unsent SMS.
SMS settings.
Delete all messages.
Double click a message to read the entire message. At the same time a SMS box is displayed for
Reply/Forward.
5.
Click to enter the Settings area and the following items are included.
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Set the parameters related to Wi-Fi.
SSID:
The length of the SSID should be 1-32 characters including “_”.
The default setting is “Enable”.
Different domains have different channels (Channel 1~11 in FCC (US)/IC
Set the maximum number of Wi-Fi users. The default and maximum
value is “15”.
Security:
WEP: Lower security. Works with older Wi-Fi devices. Recommended only if your devices
don’t support WPA or WPA2.
WPA:
needed.
WPA2:
characters needed.
saved.
PIN operation: include three behaviours: Enable/Disable/Modify.
Note:
the operator.
PIN code: 4-8 digits.
Automatic or Manual at draw down list.
DHCP
Router IP Address: The router’s IP address on the LAN. The default setting is “192.168.1.1”.
Subnet Mask: The router’s internal LAN subnet mask. The default setting is “255.255.255.0”.
Host Name: Name of web server.
DHCP Server: DHCP Server will automatically assign IP addresses to devices on the
network. The default setting is “Enable”.
DHCP IP Pool: Set a range of IP addresses available to access.
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DHCP Lease Time: Amount of time that a Wi-Fi enabled device can use its assigned IP
address before it is required to renew the lease.
Note: The maximum allowed MAC list is 10.
Port Forwarding:
About: Display your device basic information.
Reboot: Restart the device.
Reset: Reset the device to the original factory settings.
6. More
WPS
PBC (default) or WPS PIN:
The device will check the software version automatically. If a new version has been detected a
reminder icon
time.
USSD
selection.
Ping: Input ping code and send.
7. Help
Click Help to open the User Manual.
8.
Charge the device by connecting it to a PC with the USB cable.
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9. Q&A
1. Q:
A:
2. Q:
A:
3. Q:
A: Open your wireless network connection list and select the relative SSID.
Right-click Wireless network connection
Available Networks.
Mac: Pull down list from AirPort icon. Select the SSID from the dropdown menu.
iOS:
Networks.
4. Q:
A: 1. Check the password you entered is the right one.
2.
expecting a WPS action from your PC.
5. Q:
A: the possible reason are listed as bellow:
1. Unstable local signal.
2. Hardware problem.
1.
window.
2. Check the hardware or use another device and retry.
6. Q:
A:
the same time for 3 seconds.
7. Q:
A:
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zCheck the device Status Display for error messages or information.
zRefresh your network list on your computer.
Click Refresh Network List on the left side of the Wireless Network
Connection screen.
If that does not work you can try the following:
1. Open Network Connections.
2. Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties.
3. Click the Wireless Networks tab.
4. Delete any unused wireless connections from the Preferred Networks list and click
OK.
5. Restart your computer.
Mac: Try rebooting your computer
8. Q:
A: The SIM card is locked. Log into the Web page and Enter your PIN code or PUK code
you got from the operator.
Note:
9. Q:
A: Connection click “Connect/Disconnect” button.
10. Q:
A: .
11. Q:
A: Connection.
12. Q:
A: .
13. Q:
A:
selection.
14. Q:
A: .
15. Q:
A: .
16. Q:
A: .
17. Q:
A: .
18. Q:
A: .
19. Q:
A: .
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10.
Turn off your device near high-precision electronic devices. The wireless device may affect the
operation of this device.
Hospital
Pay attention to the following points in hospitals or health care facilities:
unit.
Do not use your wireless device at places for medical treatment where wireless device use is
prohibited.
device. Radiation from the wireless device may erase the information stored on them.
may occur.
Put your wireless device in places beyond the reach of children. Do not allow children to use
the wireless device without guidance.
Do not allow children to put the device in mouth.
The wireless device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Protect the wireless device from water
malfunction of the product or electric shock may occur.
device accessories approved by the manufacturer only.
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do not place this device on top of the dashboard or within an airbag deployment area.
Check with your car dealer or the car manufacturer to make sure that the dashboard is
adequately shielded from this device RF energy.
Switch this device off before boarding an aircraft.
atmosphere.
Do not let children use this device without supervision.
create an allergic reaction.
Always handle this device with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.
Do not paint it.
THIS Device MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO
WAVES.
emission limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy. These limits are part of comprehensive
guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines
The SAR limit set by public authorities such as the Federal Communications Commission of the
Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its
device while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the device is
designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the
output of the device.
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standards must be shown. The highest SAR value for this USB model when tested is 0.612 W/
kg for use close to the body.
meets FCC RF exposure guidelines provided that it is used with a non-metallic accessory with the
handset at least 15 mm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with
FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Additional information on SAR can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet
Association (CTIA) Web site: http:// www.phonefacts.net
or using “hands-free” devices to keep devices away from the head and body. (fact sheet n°193).
following website: http://www.who.int/peh-emf.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
For the receiver devices associated with the operation of a licensed radio service (e.g. FM
device does not cause harmful interference.
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference
undesired operation.
it or degrading it.
your ear. In such circumstances the device will be compliant with the guidelines when used with
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headset or USB data cable. If you are using another accessory ensure that whatever product is
used is free of any metal and that it positions the device at least 15 mm away from the body.
Proof of compliance with international standards (ICNIRP) or with European Directive 1999/5/EC
(R&TTE) is required of all modem models before they can be put on the market. The protection
of the health and safety for the user and any other person is an essential requirement of these
standards or this directive.
THIS DEVICE MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
This device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure
health.
Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at
ICNIRP guidelines for this device model are:
Maximum SAR for this model and conditions under which it was recorded.
Body-worn SAR 0.612 W/kg WCDMA
the operating power of your mobile device is automatically decreased when full power is not
Body-worn SAR testing has been carried out at a separation distance of 15mm. To meet RF
distance away from the body. If you are not using an approved accessory ensure that whatever
product is used is free of any metal and that it positions the phone the indicated distance away
from the body.
need for any special precautions for the use of mobile devices. They recommend that if you are
interested in further reducing your exposure then you can easily do so by limiting your usage or
keep the device away from the head and body.
For more information you can go to www.alcatel-mobile.com
site: http://www.who.int/peh-emf
it or degrading it.
Licenses
0560
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This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC. The entire copy of the Declaration of Conformity for your device can be
obtained through our Website: www.alcatel-mobile.com
Alcatel is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent used under license by TCL Communication Ltd.
All rights reserved © 2015-2017 TCL Communication Ltd.
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