BandLuxe E500 Series User manual

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Table of Contents
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ...........................................................................4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW..............................................................5
FEATURES.........................................................................................5
PACKAGE CONTENTS............................................................................5
PARTS AND FUNCTIONS.........................................................................6
MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION................................................................7
Wall Mounting ..................................................................................8
Pole Mounting...................................................................................9
GETTING STARTED................................................................10
INSTALL THE SIM CARD ......................................................................10
A SSEMBLE THE O PTIONAL RJ-45 W ATER R ESISTANT K IT ......................................11
GROUNDING THE CPE........................................................................11
CONNECT THE COMPUTERS ..................................................................12
USING WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT .......................................13
LOGIN...........................................................................................13
BASIC NETWORK SETTINGS .................................................................15
Configure Mobile Internet Settings.................................................... 15
Configure CPE IP Settings................................................................ 16
Configure DHCP Services ................................................................. 17
Configure CPE Time......................................................................... 18
STATUS INFORMATION........................................................................19
View Internet Connection Info.......................................................... 19
View CPE Info................................................................................. 20
View Traffic Info ............................................................................. 20
SIM/PIN SETTINGS ..........................................................................21
Configure PIN................................................................................. 21
Unlock SIM .................................................................................... 22
SECURITY SETTINGS..........................................................................23
ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS ..................................................................24
Change Web Management Password................................................. 24
Enable Remote Access..................................................................... 24
Manage LED Light........................................................................... 25
Select Operation Mode..................................................................... 25
ADVANCED DIAGNOSIS.......................................................................26
Enable SysLog................................................................................ 26
View System Log ............................................................................ 27
Use Ping Test ................................................................................. 27
Use Traceroute Test ........................................................................ 27

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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.......................................................................28
Backup Configuration ...................................................................... 28
Restore Configuration...................................................................... 28
Update APN.................................................................................... 29
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................. 29
Upgrade CPE Firmware.................................................................... 29
NAT SETTINGS ................................................................................30
Configure Single Port Forwarding...................................................... 30
Configure Port Range Forward.......................................................... 31
Configure Port Range Trigger ........................................................... 32
Enable UPnP................................................................................... 33
Configure DMZ ............................................................................... 33
ENGINEERING MODE..........................................................................34
APPENDIX .............................................................................35
FAQ.............................................................................................35
TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................................36
SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................37
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................39
FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT .................40

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About this Manual
The content of this User Manual has been made as accurate as possible.
However, due to continual product improvements, specifications and other
information are subject to change without notice.

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Product Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of this LTE outdoor CPE.
With this LTE (Long Term Evolution) CPE (which is also known as 4G CPE), you
can share high speed mobile broadband connectivity in a wide range of
computing environment. Before you begin using the LTE outdoor CPE, read this
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Features
Embedded high gain directional antenna
IP66 protection against dust and water
Easy configuration based on Web Interface
Provide 10 – 30dB more coverage gain compared to indoor CPE
Support Passive Power over Ethernet.
Easy installation and use
Package Contents
The following items come with your package. If any of them is damaged or
missing, please contact your retailer.
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The pictures are for reference only, actual items may slightly differ.
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Parts and Functions
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No. Item Description
1 Power Blue LED lights up when the power is on.
2 Signal strength More lighted LEDs indicate stronger signal.
3 Mount base Attach the mount bracket.
4 Earth ground
terminal Use a spring washer and an M4x8L screw to
ground and protect your CPE from lightning. See
“Grounding the CPE” on page 11 for more details.
5 Ethernet port Connect to a computer/ Passive PoE using an
Ethernet cable.
6 Reset button Short press to restart the device.
Long press for 5 seconds to reset the settings to
factory default settings.
7 SIM card slot SIM card placement.
8 USB port For technician use only.
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Mounting and Installation
This CPE is weatherproof and designed for outdoor use. You can mount it to a
wall or to a pole.
Mounting kit includes the following items:
A. Kit-1
Quantity: 1 B. Kit-2 Quantity: 1 C. Hex Head Bolt (M8x50mm)
Quantity: 2
D. M8 Spring Washer
Quantity: 3 E. Washer M8x22 (OD) mm Quantity: 2 F. M8 Hexagon Nuts Quantity: 2
G. Hex Head Bolt (M5x35mm)
Quantity: 2 H. Spring Washer (M5) Quantity: 6 I. Kit-3 Quantity: 1
J. Washer (M8)
Quantity: 1 K. Hex. Head Bolt (M5x20mm) Quantity: 4 L. Washer (M5) Quantity: 4
M. Kit-4
Quantity: 1 N. 1/2” U Bolt DN63 Quantity: 1 O. M13 Washer
Quantity: 2
P. M13 . Spring Washer
Quantity: 2 Q. 1/2 Hexagon Nuts Quantity: 2
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Before installing the CPE, consider the ambient temperature, device weight,
antenna clearance, and device orientation on wall/pole for proper installation.
1. Choose a hard and stable wall or pole to mount the CPE.
2. The ambient temperature must be within -40°C to 55°C.
3. Mount on a wall or pole that can sustain the weight of the CPE.
4. Mount upright on a wall or pole that has a clear view of the signal source.
Wall Mounting
1. Align the mounting bracket on the wall. Using the bracket as mounting
template, mark the positions to drill the holes.
2. Assemble the bracket as shown in the illustration.
3. Attach the bracket to the back of the
CPE.
4. Hang the CPE to the wall and secure the
bracket using the designated screws
and washers.
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Pole Mounting
To mount the CPE to a pole, follow the steps below:
1. Assemble the mounting bracket as shown in the illustration.
2. Attach the bracket to the back of the CPE.
3. Align a pole on the bracket and assemble the pole bracket as shown.
4. Adjust the CPE position to an appropriate direction and secure the pole
bracket using the designated screws and washers.

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Getting Started
This chapter will guide you on how to use your outdoor CPE.
Install the SIM card
This CPE is specially designed for the 4G LTE network.
NOTE
Check the availability of service and plan rates of data connections with your
network service provider.
1. Unscrew the SIM card slot.
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2. Insert a valid SIM card into the SIM card slot.
Push it fully until it clicks into place.
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3. Screw the cap back on tightly.
Remove the SIM card
Push to eject the SIM card from the slot.
NOTE
Once the SIM is reinserted, you must restart the CPE to read the SIM card
properly.

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Assemble the Optional RJ-45 Water
Resistant Kit
1. Unpack the RJ-45 water resistant kit.
2. Assemble one end of the Ethernet cable as shown in the illustration.
NOTE
The Ethernet cable is not included in the package.
For details on the head assembly, refer to the Quick Installation Guide that is
included with the RJ-45 head water resistant kit.
Grounding the CPE
For safety use, use the earth ground terminal to ground the CPE housing before
making any connections.
You need the following:
Spring washer
M 4x8Lscrew
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The spring washer and M4x8L screw are not included in your package.
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To ground the CPE:
1. Insert the washer to the M4x8L screw. 
2. Attach the screw halfway into the
earth ground terminal.
3. Insert the grounding cable under
the washer.
4. Tighten the screw.
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Connect the Computers
To use the Internet connection and configure the CPE settings, you must connect
your CPE to a computer.
Prepare two Ethernet cables for connection.
1. Unscrew the Ethernet port and insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the
port.
2. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable to the P+D OUT port of the PoE.
3. Connect another Ethernet cable to a Network Hub/Router or directly to a
PC/Laptop via PoE adapter (Data/IN port).
4. Plug the adapter to an electrical outlet.
Multiple Computers Connection
Single Computer Connection

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Using Web-based
Management
This chapter will guide you on how to configure your CPE via the web-based
utility.
Login
1. Launch a web browser.
2. On the address bar, enter http://192.168.168.168, then press Enter.
3. On the opening screen, enter the username (admin) and password (admin).
4. Click OK to login to the main screen.
5. Select preferred language, and click Apply.

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6. Click one of the header tabs and click the left navigation submenu items to
configure the system.
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Basic Network Settings
With Basic Mode, you can configure the basic settings of CPE and view CPE
status.
Configure Mobile Internet Settings
Set up your 4G mobile broadband connection.
1. Click Basic Mode tab and select Network Settings.
2. Click Mobile Internet Settings.
3. Configure the APN setting.
If there is a need for manual setting, enter the APN name, User Name and
Password.
4. Click APPLY to save changes.
NOTE
If you are not sure of the details, contact your 4G internet service provider
for more information.
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Configure CPE IP Settings
Modify the IP address configuration of your CPE.
1. Click Basic Mode tab and select Network Settings.
2. Click CPE IP Settings.
3. Modify the necessary settings.
IP Address: Enter the IP address of the CPE.
By default, the IP address is 192.168.168.168.
Subnet Mask: Display the mask used to divide the IP address.
Device Name: Type a device name to use to access the web-based
utility instead of entering the IP address on the address bar. In the case
of the above illustration, you may type http://E500.CPE on the address
bar to access the web-based utility.
4. Click APPLY to save changes.
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Configure DHCP Services
Configure your CPE to use the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
With DHCP service, your CPE will automatically assign an IP address to each
computer on your network.
1. Click Basic Mode tab and select Network Settings.
2. Click DHCP Services.
3. Modify the necessary settings.
DHCP Server: Select to enable/disable the DHCP server.
Start IP Address: Assign the first IP from the range to be leased.
Maximum Number of Users: Enter the maximum number of IP
addresses to be leased.
Client Lease Time: Set the amount of time that the IP address will still
be reserved for the computer after it has been disconnected from the CPE.
4. Click APPLY to save changes.
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Configure CPE Time
Adjust the current system date and time.
1. Click Basic Mode tab and select Network Settings.
2. Click Time.
3. Modify the necessary settings.
Current Time: Display the current date and time. Click SYNC WITH
HOST to synchronize with the computer date and time.
Time Zone: Select your local time zone from the list.
4. Click APPLY to save changes.
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Status Information
View the CPE status information.
View Internet Connection Info
Display information on 4G status, 4G signal strength, network, and internet
connection.
1. Click Basic Mode tab and select Status.
2. Click Mobile Internet. The following sections are shown:
Signal Quality: Displays the Rx signal strength.
U/SIM Status: Displays the SIM card status.
Register Network: Displays the network information and status.
Home/Roaming displays whether the network is in Home or Roaming
mode.
Internet Connection: Displays the Internet connection information,
such as type, IP address, gateway, and DNS server.

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View CPE Info
Display your CPE firmware version, local network settings, and DHCP client
information.
1. Click Basic Mode
tab and select
Status.
2. Click CPE.
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View Traffic Info
Display your CPE memory and network (WAN/LAN) data usage.
1. Click Basic Mode
tab and select
Status.
2. Click Traffic
Usage.