Amit CDM530AM User manual

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CDM530AM
WiFi Mobile Router
User Manual

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Copyright
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otherwise, without the prior written permission.
Trademarks
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companies. They are used for identification purpose only. Specifications are subject to be changed
without prior notice.
FCC Interference Statement
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 protection
against radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in
this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own
expense, will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN
55022/A1 Class B.

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Table of contents
COPYRIGHT ..............................................................................................................................2
FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT........................................................................................2
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................4
1.1 PACKAGE LIST.................................................................................................4
1.2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION...........................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED WITH EASY SETUP UTILITY.......................................8
2.1 EASY SETUP BY WINDOWS UTILITY.............................................................8
2.2 EASY SETUP BY CONFIGURING WEB PAGES.......................................... 12
CHAPTER 3 MAKING CONFIGURATION ........................................................................ 15
3.1 BASIC SETTING............................................................................................. 15
3.2 FORWARDING RULES.................................................................................. 33
3.2.1 VIRTUAL SERVER .................................................................................. 33
3.2.2 SPECIAL AP ............................................................................................ 34
3.2.3 MISCELLANEOUS................................................................................... 35
3.3 SECURITY SETTING...................................................................................... 36
3.4 ADVANCED SETTING ................................................................................... 42
3.5 TOOL BOX...................................................................................................... 49
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................. 52
APPENDIX A. SPEC SUMMARY TABLE.............................................................................. 56
APPENDIX B. LICENSING INFORMATION .......................................................................... 57

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding product: CDM530AM WiFi Mobile Router.
This product is specifically designed for mobile user who needs to have the internet access
beyond his home and office. It provides a complete solution for Internet surfing and broadband
sharing. Instructions for installing and configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before
you install and use this product, please read this manual carefully for fully exploiting the functions
of this product.
1.1Package List
Items
Description
Contents
Quantity
1
WiFi Mobile Router
1
2
RJ45 Cable
1
3
Power adapter
1
4
CD
1
5
Holder
1
6
Quick Installation Guide
1
7
Li-ion Battery
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1.2 Hardware Installation
A. Hardware configuration
B. LED indicators
Power LED indicator:
Power Source
ON/OFF Switch
LED Status
Description
Battery Only
ON
Green in flash
Device ON, and Battery is in use.
ON
Red
Device ON, and Battery is low.
OFF
N/A
Device OFF
Power Adapter
ON
Green
Device ON, and Battery is fully
charged.
ON
Amber
Device ON, and Battery is
charging, or no Battery installed.
OFF
Amber
Device OFF, and Battery is
charging.
OFF
N/A
Device OFF
LED Indicators
Power LED
Power LED
Battery lid

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Other LED indicator:
LED Status
Description
Ethernet LED
Green
RJ45 cable is plugged, and Ethernet connection
is established.
Green in flash
Data access
USB LED
Green
3G/3.5G is on
Green in flash
Data access
WiFi LED
Green
WLAN is on
Green in flash
Data access
C. Installation Steps
Step 1. Install the battery:
Turn OFF the power switch, open the battery lid, and
then insert the Li-ion battery into the battery holder.
DO NOT insert or remove the Li-ion
battery while the power switch is at
ON position.
Step 2.
Close the battery lid
Step 3. Plug in power:
Connect with the power adapter to the receptor on the
back panel of it.

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Step 4. Start to Charge the Battery:
Then plug the other end of the power adapter into a
wall outlet.
If it is the first time to put the battery
in, the power LED will show amber
which means the battery is been
charging. It will take about 3 hours
to fully charge the battery, and
when the battery is fully charged,
the power LED will show green.
Step 5. Power ON:
Turn ON the power switch.
Step 6. Connect with a USB 3G modem:
Plug your USB modem which is with activated SIM
card that is provided by your 3G service provider.
Step 7. Connect with Ethernet Cable
Insert the Ethernet cable into RJ45 Ethernet Port on
the back panel. And then plug the other end of RJ45
into the computer or Laptop computer. The Ethernet
LED will show green color if the Ethernet connection is
normally connected.
Step 8. Start to configure the device:
You can start to configure the device via the Easy
Setup Utility.
(see Easy Setup Utility)
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Chapter 2 Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility
There are two approaches for you to set up the WiFi Mobile Router quickly and easily. One is
through executing the provided Windows Easy Setup Utility on your PC, and the other is through
browsing the device web pages and configuration.
2.1 Easy Setup by Windows Utility
Step 1：
Install the Easy Setup Utility
from the provided CD then
follow the steps to configure
the device.
Step 2：
Select Language then click
“Next” to continue.
Step 3：
Then click the “Wizard” to
continue.
Step 4：
Click “Next” to continue.

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Step 5：
Select Wireless Enable, and
then click “Next” to continue.
Step 6：
Enter SSID, Channel and
Security options, and then
click “Next” to continue.
Step 7：
Select 3G Service by clicking
3G icon to continue.

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Step 8-1：
Select “Auto-Detection”, and
the Utility will try to detect and
configure the required 3G
service settings automatically.
Click “Next” to continue.
Step 8-2：
Or you can select “Manual”
and manually fill in the
required 3G service settings
provided by your ISP.
Click “Next” to continue.
Step 9：
The WiFi Mobile Router is
rebooted to make your entire
configuration take effect.

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Step 10：
Click “Next” to test the
Internet connection or you
can ignore test.
Step 11：
Click “Next” to test WAN
Networking service.
Step 12：
Setup is completed.

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2.2 Easy Setup by Configuring Web Pages
You can also browse web UI to configure the device.
Browse to Activate the Setup Wizard
Type in the IP Address
(http://192.168.123.254)
Type in the default password
“admin” in the System
Password and then click
„login‟button.
Select your language.
Select “Wizard” for basic
settings with simple way.
Press “Next” to start the Setup
Wizard.

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Configure with the Setup Wizard
Step 1: Change System
Password.
Set up your system password.
(Default：admin)
Step 2: Select Time Zone.
Step 3: Select Wan Type.
If you want to use 3G service
as the main internet access,
please set the WAN interface
as “Wireless WAN”and the
WAN type as “3G”.
Step 4: Set up 3G profile.
Select “Auto Detection”.

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Step 5: Set up your Wireless
Network.
Set up your SSID.
Step 6: Set up Wireless
Security.
Set up your Authentication
and Encryption.
Step 7: Apply your Setting.
Then click Apply Setting.
Step 8:
Click Finish to complete it.

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Chapter 3Making Configuration
Whenever you want to configure your network or this device, you can access the Configuration
Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the device. The default IP
Address is: 192.168.123.254
Enter the default password “admin” in the System Password and then click „login‟button.
Then, you can browse the “Advanced” configuration pages for configuring this device.
3.1 Basic Setting

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3.1.1. Network Setup
1. Ethernet port Configuration:
Off: Disable the Ethernet port.
LAN: The Ethernet port is as LAN port.
WAN: The Ethernet port is as LAN port.
Auto: It will be WAN Port if a DHCP server can be detected on the Ethernet port.
Otherwise, it will be LAN port.
2. LAN IP Address: The local IP address of this device. The computers on your network
must use the LAN IP address of this device as their Default Router. You can change it if
necessary.
3. Subnet Mask: Input your Subnet mask. (All devices in the network must have the same
subnet mask.) The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
4. WAN Interface: Select Ethernet WAN or Wireless WAN to continue.
5. WAN Type: WAN connection type of your ISP. You can click WAN Type combo button
to choose a correct one from the following options:

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A. 3G
This device supports different WAN types of connection for users to connect to remote wireless
ISP, such as 3G (WCDMA, HSxPA, HSPA+, CDMA2000, EV-DO, TD-SCDMA), iBurst, or Wi-Fi
Hotspot.
Note. Users need to insert USB modem card for 3G and iBurst WAN connections.
3G WAN Types: The WAN fields may not be necessary for your connection. The information on
this page will only be used when your service provider requires you to enter a User Name and
Password to connect with the 3G network.
Please refer to your documentation or service provider for additional information.
1. Dial-Up Profile: Please select Auto-Detection or Manual to continue.
You can Select “Auto-Detection”, and the Utility will try to detect and
configure the required 3G service settings automatically. Or you can select
“Manual” and manually fill in the required 3G service settings provided by
your ISP.
2. Country: select your country.
3. Telecom: select your telecom.
4. 3G Network: select the 3G Network
5. APN: Enter the APN for your PC card here.(Optional)
6. Pin Code: Enter the Pin Code for your SIM card(Optional)
7. Dial-Number: This field should not be altered except when required by your service
provider.

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8. Account: Enter the new User Name for your PC card here, you can contact to your ISP to
get it.
9. Password: Enter the new Password for your PC card here, you can contact to your ISP to
get it.
10. Authentication: Choose your authentication.
11. Primary DNS: This feature allows you to assign a Primary DNS Server, contact to your
ISP to get it.
12. Secondary DNS: This feature allows you to assign a Secondary DNS Server, you can
contact to your ISP to get it.
13. Connection Control: There are 3 modes to select:
Connect-on-demand: The device will link up with ISP when the clients send outgoing
packets.
Auto Reconnect (Always-on): The device will link with ISP until the connection is
established.
Manually: The device will not make the link until someone clicks the
Connect-button in the Status-page.
14. Keep Alive: you can diagnose your connection by it.
LCP Echo Request: Enter the time interval and the maximum failure count. The device will
constantly send out the LCP packets for keeping the connection alive.
Ping Remote Host: Enter the Remote host IP and the time interval to send the ping packets
for keeping the connection alive.

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B. Static IPAddress:
1. Activate WWAN for Auto-Failover: With this function enabled, when the Ethernet WAN
connection is broken, the device will automatically activate the WWAN connection and
keep you connected to internet with the alternative WWAN broadband service. Meanwhile,
if the device detected that the Ethernet WAN connection is recovered, your broadband
connection will be switched to use the Ethernet WAN service.
2. WAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, Router, Primary and Secondary DNS: Enter the
proper settings provided by your ISP.

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C. Dynamic IP Address:
1. Activate WWAN for Auto-Failover: With this function enabled, when the Ethernet WAN
connection is broken, the device will automatically activate the WWAN connection and
keep you connected to internet with the alternative WWAN broadband service. Meanwhile,
if the device detected that the Ethernet WAN connection is recovered, your broadband
connection will be switched to use the Ethernet WAN service
2. Host Name: Optional, required by some ISPs, for example, @Home.
3. Connection Control: There are 3 modes to select:
Connect-on-demand: The device will link up with ISP when the clients send
outgoing packets.
Auto Reconnect (Always-on): The device will link with ISP until the connection is
established.
Manually: The device will not make the link until someone clicks the
connect-button in the Status-page.