Alcatel LINKHUB HH42CV User manual

User Manual

Table of contents
Safety and use .................................................................................................................. 1
1. Overview ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 System requirements ......................................................................................6
1.2 Device description...........................................................................................6
  ........................................................................... 7
2.1 Insert SIM ..........................................................................................................7
2.2 Connect the power adapter ..........................................................................8
2.3 Optional: Installing the external antennae.................................................9
2.4 How to connect in Wi-Fi mode ................................................................. 10
 ...............................................................................11
3.1 Configure your Cat4 Router via application............................................ 11
3.2 Configure your Cat4 Router via Web page ............................................. 11
 ..........................................................................................12
4.1 Status bar icons ............................................................................................. 12
 .....................................................................................................13
5.1 Status............................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Network .......................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Wireless .......................................................................................................... 14
5.4 Network Advanced....................................................................................... 15
5.5 SMS.................................................................................................................. 16
5.6 Voice ................................................................................................................ 17
5.7 Features .......................................................................................................... 18
5.8 Management.................................................................................................. 18
5.9 Setup wizard .................................................................................................. 20
 ...................................................................................................................20
7. Q&A ............................................................................................................................21

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Safety and use
We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your device.
The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage, which may result as a
consequence of improper use or use contrary to the instructions contained
herein.

Switch the device off before boarding an aircraft.
Switch the device off when you are in health care facilities, except in
designated areas. As with many other types of equipment now in regular use,
devices can interfere with other electrical or electronic devices, or equipment
using radio frequency.
Switch the device off when you are near gas or flammable liquids. Strictly obey
all signs and instructions posted in a fuel depot, petrol station, or chemical
plant, or in any potentially explosive atmosphere.
When this device is switched on, it should be kept at least 20 cm from the
body.
When the device is switched on, it should be kept at least 15 cm from any
medical device such as a pacemaker, a hearing aid, or an insulin pump, etc.
Do not let children use the device and/or play with the device and accessories
without supervision.
If your device is a unibody device, the back cover is not removable. If you
disassemble your device the warranty will not apply.
Always handle your device with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free place.
Do not allow your device to be exposed to adverse weather or environmental
conditions (moisture, humidity, rain, infiltration of liquids, dust, sea air, etc.).
The manufacturer’s recommended operating temperature range is -20°C (-4°F)
to +50°C (122°F).
Do not open, dismantle, or attempt to repair your device yourself.
Do not drop, throw, or bend your device.
Do not paint it.
Use only adapters and accessories which are recommended by TCL
Communication Ltd. and its affiliates and are compatible with your device
model. TCL Communication Ltd. and its affiliates disclaim any liability for
damage caused by the use of other adapters.
This symbol on your device and the accessories means that these products
must be taken to collection points at the end of their life:

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- Municipal waste disposal centres with specific bins for these items of
equipment;
- Collection bins at points of sale.
They will then be recycled, preventing substances being disposed of in the
environment, so that their components can be reused.

These collection points are accessible free of charge.
All products with this sign must be brought to these collection points.

Items of equipment with this symbol are not to be thrown into ordinary bins if
your jurisdiction or your region has suitable recycling and collection facilities;
instead they are to be taken to collection points for them to be recycled.

Mains powered adapters will operate within the temperature range of: 0°C
(32°F) to 40°C (104°F ).
The adapters designed for your device meet the standard for safety of
information technology equipment and office equipment use. They are also
compliant with the ecodesign directive 2009/125/EC. Due to different
applicable electrical specifications, an adapter you purchased in one jurisdiction
may not work in another jurisdiction. They should be used for this purpose
only.
Model: S012CDV1200100/S012CDB1200100
Input Voltage: 100~240V
Input AC Frequency: 50/60Hz
Output Voltage: 12.0V
Output Current: 1.0A
Output Power: 12.0W
Average active efficiency: 83.0%
No-load power consumption: 0.01W

This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the
limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of
health protection. The device complies with RF specifications when the device
used at 20 cm from your body.

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
Proof of compliance with international standards (ICNIRP) or with European
Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) is required of all device 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.
Your device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed
the limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields)
recommended by international guidelines. The guidelines were developed
by an independent scientific organisation (ICNIRP) and include a substantial
safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age
and health.
The World Health Organization has stated that present scientific information
does not indicate the 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.
Additional information about electromagnetic fields and public health are
available on the following site: http://www.who.int/peh-emf.
Your device is equipped with a built-in antenna. For optimal operation, you
should avoid touching it or degrading it.
Licences
The Wi-Fi Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance
We hereby point out that the end user warranty for infringement IPR is solely
limited to the EU/EEA/Switzerland.
If and to the extent that the Product is exported, taken with, or used by end
customer or end user outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland any responsibility,
warranty or indemnification of manufacturer and its suppliers in regard to the
Product expires (including any indemnification in regard to infringement IPR).

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
 www.alcatelmobile.com
see "SERVICES" leaflet or go to our website.
TCL Communication Ltd.
 5/F, Building 22E, 22 Science Park East Avenue, Hong Kong Science
Park, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong.
This radio equipment operates with the following frequency bands and
maximum radio-frequency power:
GSM 900: 33 dBm
GSM 1800: 31 dBm
UMTS B1/3/8 (2100/1800/900): 25 dBm
LTE FDD B1/3/7/8/20/28 (2100/1800/2600/900/800/700): 25.7 dBm
LTE TDD B38/40 (2600/2300): 25.7 dBm
802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz: 18.09 dBm

Hereby, TCL Communication Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type
Alcatel HH42CV is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following
internet address: http://www.alcatelmobile.com/EU_doc
The description of accessories and components, including software, which
allow the radio equipment to operate as intended, can be obtained in the full
text of the EU declaration of conformity at the following internet address:
http://www.alcatelmobile.com/EU_doc

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
There may be certain differences between the user manual description and
the device’s operation, depending on the software release of your device or
specific operator services.
TCL Communication Ltd. shall not be held legally responsible for such
differences, if any, nor for their potential consequences. This device may
contain materials, including applications and software in executable or
source code form, which is submitted by third parties for inclusion in this
device ("Third Party Materials"). All Third Party Materials in this device are
provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied.
The purchaser undertakes that TCL Communication Ltd. has complied with all
quality obligations incumbent upon it as a manufacturer of mobile devices and
devices in complying with Intellectual Property rights. TCL Communication
Ltd. will at no stage be responsible for the inability or failure of the Third Party
Materials to operate on this device or in interaction with any other device. To
the maximum extent permitted by law, TCL Communication Ltd. disclaims all
liability for any claims, demands, suits or actions, and more specifically – but
not limited to – tort law actions, under any theory of liability, arising out of
the use, by whatever means, or attempts to use, such Third Party Materials.
Moreover, the present Third Party Materials, which are provided free of charge
by TCL Communication Ltd., may be subject to paid updates and upgrades
in the future; TCL Communication Ltd. waives any responsibility regarding
such additional costs, which shall be borne exclusively by the purchaser. TCL
Communication Ltd. shall not be held responsible for the lack of availability of
any application, as its availability depends on the country and the operator of
the purchaser. TCL Communication Ltd. reserves the right at any time to add or
remove Third Party Materials from its devices without prior notice; in no event
shall TCL Communication Ltd. be held responsible by the purchaser for any
consequences of such removal.

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1. Overview
This device allows you to share a secure mobile broadband internet connection
using Wi-Fi or an ethernet cable. Wi-Fi enabled devices (PCs, smartphones,
tablets, gaming devices, etc.) can access the internet by connecting to the
Cat4 Router. To get the best signal, the ideal place for your device will be near
a window. Try a few different locations until you find the one with the best
signal.
1.1 
This Cat4 Router is compatible with Wi-Fi devices which support 2.4GHz
(802.11 b/g/n) and have a web browser.
1.2 
WPS button Power buttonNetwork indicator
Reset button
SIM card slot
Power connector
TEL port LAN / WAN ports
Signal indicator
TEL indicatorWi-Fi indicator
Power
indicator Antennae port
Power button
• To power on your device, press and hold the power button for 1 second.
• To power off your device, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds.
• Press and hold for 10 seconds to reboot the device.

To enable WPS, press and hold the WPS button for 3 seconds. The Wi-Fi LED
will start to flash blue. Then press the WPS button on the device you wish to
connect to within two minutes. Your Cat4 Router will automatically assign your
network settings to the device you wish to connect to.

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
Use a paperclip or blunt pin to gently press and hold the reset button for 3
seconds. All LEDs will turn on, then off, and finally turn on again once the reset
is completed. You can also reset the device via the Web-UI.

 
• Solid blue: The device is powered on.
• Off: The device is powered off.
• Solid blue: Signal strength ranges from 1-3 bars, with 3
being the strongest.
• Off: No service / No signal / No SIM / Invalid SIM.
• Solid blue: Wi-Fi is enabled.
• Flashing blue: WPS connection is available.
• Off: Wi-Fi is disabled.
• Flashing blue: Phone is ringing.
• Solid blue: Phone is in call.
• Off: Phone is not in use.
• Solid blue: Connected to 2G/3G/4G/Ethernet.
• Solid red: No SIM available or the device is not registered to
the network.
• Flashing blue: Registered to 2G/3G/4G.
2. 
2.1 
Follow the 3 steps in the illustration below.
1) Open the SIM card slot cover.
2) Insert the SIM card into the SIM slot.
3) Close the SIM card slot cover.

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Do not remove the SIM when your Cat4 Router is in use. Doing so will affect
the performance of your device, and data stored on the SIM may be lost.
2.2 
Follow the illustration below to plug in the power adapter.
To prevent interference caused by radio signals, place the Cat4 Router at least
one metre away from phones and other electrical devices.

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2.3 
In areas with poor signal reception, connect external antennae to the two ports
labelled 'LTE' to improve signal reception.

Before installing the external antennae, ensure that your Cat4 Router is
powered off and disconnected from the power outlet.
The external antennae must be installed by a qualified technician.
Use antennae supplied by device manufacturer only.
Power off your Cat4 Router
and disconnect it from the
power outlet.
Open the 'LTE' covers on
both sides.
Screw external antennae fully
into the antennae port.
Keep external antennae
pointed upwards to get a
better signal.

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 
Enabling Wi-Fi on your Cat4 Router.
When the Wi-Fi indicator is solid blue, Wi-Fi is enabled.
Recording the SSID and Wi-Fi Key.
The default SSID and Wi-Fi key are printed on the device label, situated on the
underside of your Cat4 Router.
To prevent unauthorised parties from accessing your Wi-Fi network, it is
recommended that you change the SSID and Wi-Fi key from time to time. For
more information, please refer to the User Guide which can be accessed via
the Web User Interface.
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Setting up a Wi-Fi connection
 
1) From your Wi-Fi enabled client, perform a scan for wireless networks.
2) Connect to the network name that matches the SSID found on the device
label.
3) When prompted for a password, enter the Wi-Fi key found on the
device label (this is case sensitive). Your client will notify you when it is
connected.
 
Your client must support WPS, Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled on the client and
enable WPS.
1) Open the WPS page on your Web User Interface (Go to > ).
2) The Wi-Fi LED will begin to flash blue.
3) Your device should then connect automatically.

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3. 
There are two ways to configure your Cat4 Router.
• Link Hub app
• Web page
3.1 
1) Download the free Alcatel Wi-Fi Link app to control your Cat4 Router.
2) Make sure your device is connected to the internet.
3) Scan the QR code. Alternatively, you can also search for "Alcatel WiFi
Link" in the App Store or Google Play Store.
4) Download the Alcatel Wi-Fi Link app from App Store or Google Play store.
5) Click on Alcatel Wi-Fi Link app icon to log in to the management page.
Note: The Alcatel Wi-Fi Link app and website share the same password.
Default password is: .
IOS | Android
3.2 
The Web User Interface is compatible with the following browsers:
• Mozilla Firefox
• Internet Explorer 9.0 or later.
• Google Chrome
3.2.1 
1) Open your web browser.
2) Input http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar and press enter. The Home
page will then load, as shown in the image below.

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3) Log in to change your Cat4 Wi-Fi device SSID and password, or change
other basic settings.
Default username: 
Default password: 
 
 Status bar icons
 
Signal indicator
From no signal to excellent.
Connection status disconnected, connected
SMS New message / Unread message(s) in inbox

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5. 
5.1 Status
5.1.1 Status
Status allows you to view your device information including internet, HUB42
Device, Wi-Fi, Primary Network User and Guest User.
5.2 Network
5.2.1 
Set up the WAN connection mode and parameters here. You can set the
connection mode to PPPoE, DHCP or static IP.
 PPPoE stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. This is a
network protocol that is mainly used for DSL services whereby individual users
connect to a modem using an Ethernet connection. Enter the username and
password provided by your network service provider and click .
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a client /server
protocol that automatically provides you with an Internet Protocol (IP) host.
The IP address and related configuration settings such as subnet mask and
default gateway are all automatically assigned. Select  and click
.
 Access the internet using a fixed IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP
address and Primary DNS server. These should all be provided by your network
service provider.
5.2.2 Mobile Connection
You can set the network search mode to either Auto or Manual, and change
the network mode to 2G only, 3G only, 3G/2G (Auto) or 4G/3G/2G (Auto).
Make sure that you click  after making any changes.
5.2.3 
Local area network (LAN) parameters are displayed here.
The default Gateway address is 192.168.1.1.
The default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.

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DHCP Server will automatically assign IP addresses to devices on the network.
DHCP is enabled by default. You can set the range of the address pool.
5.3 
5.3.1 
 Switch to enable/disable Wi-Fi.
  This is the name of the Wi-Fi network and is used
to identify your Wi-Fi network. The SSID can be between 1 and 32
characters long.
  When the hidden SSID function is enabled, users won't be
able to scan the SSID and the WPS function will be disabled. To use this
network, you can only add the SSID name manually. Be cautious.
 You can choose the security mode, available options are 
 or None.
  You can view or set your Wi-Fi key here.

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  You can select from the available options via the drop-
down menu. This is set to Auto by default.
  You can select from the available options via the
drop-down menu. This is set to Auto by default.
  Different regions use different channels (Channel 1-11
in FCC (US) / IC (Canada); Channel 1-13 in ETSI (Europe); Channel 1-13 in
MKK (Japan)).
5.3.2 
Add a blacklist to deny devices with the selected MAC address from
connecting to the network.
Add a white list to allow only the devices with the selected MAC address to
access the internet if the white list is empty, users will not be able to access
the Internet.
5.3.3 
Open the  Function switch and click ; press and hold the WPS
button for 3 seconds. The Wi-Fi LED will start to flash blue. Then press the
WPS button on the device you wish to connect to within two minutes. Your
Cat4 Router will automatically assign your network settings to the device you
wish to connect to.
 Network Advanced
 
Set up the WAN connection mode and parameters here. You can set the
connection mode to PPPoE, Dynamic IP or static IP.
 PPPoE stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. This is a
network protocol that is mainly used for DSL services whereby individual users
connect to a modem using an Ethernet connection. Enter the username and
password provided by your network service provider and click .
 IPv6 uses two address autoconfiguration protocols, namely
Stateless Address Autoconfiguration Protocol (SLAAC) and IPv6 Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCPv6). DHCPv6 is a network protocol used
to configure IP addresses, IP prefixes or other configurations required by IPv6
hosts working on IPv6 networks. When a host applying IPv6 receives a route
advertisement, it can create a process for it through a series of processes and

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assign it a valid IPv6 routing address. This process is called "stateless address
auto-configuration (SLAAC for short)".
 Access the internet using a fixed IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP
address and Primary DNS server. These should all be provided by your network
service provider.
 APN
APN (Access Point Name) refers to a network access technology that
determines which method is used to access the network when using SIM card.
You can add APN which from the available options via the drop-down menu
and click  to enable it.
 Guest Network
An exclusive network opened for friends which is isolated from the home
network to prevent disclosure. You can set the usage time of the network.
 Parental Control
When this feature is enabled, the devices in the parental control device list will
only be able to access the internet within a regulated time.
 VPN Client
The internet-based virtual private network (VPN) creates a secure network
through a less secure network transmission (such as the internet). You can
perform basic configurations and click  to enable the VPN function.
5.5 SMS
5.5.1 SMS
 Lists the messages received.
Lists the messages sent successfully.
Unsent messages are saved here.
Write a new message.

1) Click on SMS.
2) Left-click the content of the message you wish to read.

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
1) Click on SMS.
2) Left-click on Add.
3) Input the recipient's number and message content.
4) Click Send.
Note: Messages can be saved to  by clicking on .
An SMS message cannot be sent to multiple recipients simultaneously.

1) Click on SMS.
2) Left-click on Inbox.
3) Left-click the content of the message in your Inbox that you wish to reply
to.
4) Click .
5) Input the content that you wish to send.
6) Click Send.

1) Find the message you wish to delete in either the Inbox, Outbox or Draft
folder.
2) Tick the box in the far left column for the message(s) that you wish to
delete.
3) Click Delete.

1) Left-click at the top of the column to select all.
2) Click Delete.
5.6 Voice
5.6.1 
Here you can set the voice mode and caller id mode.
5.6.2 
Here you can configure SIP Server and SIP Account information.

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5.7 
5.7.1 
Port mapping is to map a host's internal network (LAN) IP address to a public
network (WAN) IP address. Port mapping can also be used to map multiple
ports of an external network IP address machine to different ports on different
machines in the internal network.
5.7.2 
If external users cannot access certain network services provided by the LAN,
you can enable DMZ and enter an appropriate Host IP address and then click
to enable it.
5.7.3 
By default, any device connected to your Cat4 Router is allowed to access the
internet. You can use the IP filter to block specific devices from accessing the
internet.
 All connected devices can access the internet.
 Only devices with an IP address added to this list can access the
internet.
 Devices with an IP address added to this list cannot access the
internet.
5.8 
5.8.1 
Time Synchronization can automatically synchronize the computer time with
the internet, you can select your time zone.
5.8.2 Modular Antenna
You can view the current antenna status. When you insert an external antenna
into your device, be sure to turn on the  switch to enable the
external antenna. There are three antenna states:
1) Device default antenna.
2) The device is plugged into a third-party manufacturer's antenna.
3)  The device is plugged into the antenna provided by the
manufacturer.