BandLuxe P530 Series User manual

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User Manual
BandLuxe
P530 Series
Mobile Router
P/N: 65014400041 Rev.A

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Table of Contents
Introduction.............................................................................. 4
Features.............................................................................................. 4
Getting Started......................................................................... 5
Package Contents............................................................................... 5
Hardware Overview............................................................................. 6
Installation........................................................................................... 7
USB Connectivity...............................................................................11
Basic Functions................................................................................. 12
Powering On and Off................................................................ 12
Hardware Wi-Fi Switch (Optional)............................................. 12
Battery Information............................................................................ 12
P530 Series Management ..................................................... 14
Accessing the Device........................................................................ 14
Mobile Network Option ............................................................. 15
WiFi Options............................................................................. 17
Battery Saver............................................................................ 19
Connection Statistics ................................................................ 20
SMS.................................................................................................. 21
New SMS ................................................................................. 21
Inbox ........................................................................................ 22
Outbox...................................................................................... 24
Draft ......................................................................................... 25
Setting...................................................................................... 26
Status Info ................................................................................ 27
microSD............................................................................................ 28
Device Security................................................................................. 29
Advanced Settings............................................................................ 30
Wi-Fi Network........................................................................... 30
Wi-Fi Security........................................................................... 33
Router LAN............................................................................... 35
Router Security......................................................................... 37
Management ............................................................................ 39
Tools......................................................................................... 40
Device Information............................................................................ 41
Appendices ............................................................................ 42

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Appendix A: FAQ................................................................................42
Appendix B: Specifications.................................................................42
Appendix C: Important Safety Information..........................................45
Europe –EU Declaration of Conformity.................................... 45
FCC.......................................................................................... 46
Glossary.............................................................................................47

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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the P530 Series Mobile Router. This
device is designed to access the Internet via LTE (4G) technology and
share the Internet through a WLAN network. You can also share files with
your friends with a microSD card. The P530 Series Router is portable and
easy to use. Reading the user manual will help you make the most of your
product.
Features
LTE/EVDO/HSPA+ WLAN Mobile Router
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Support
Supports up to 10 simultaneous wireless users
Supports microSD card up to 32 GB
Uplink speeds up to 50 Mbps
Downlink speeds up to 100 Mbps
Supports 802.11 b/g/n
External 4G/3G Antenna Port(s) Ready

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Getting Started
This chapter will provide a hardware overview of the P530 Series Mobile
Router and step by step instructions on installing the device.
Package Contents
P530 Series Mobile Router
Power Adapter
Battery
USB Cable
Back Cover
Network Information
Sticker

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Hardware Overview
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4G External
Antenna Port(s)
You may attach a 4G external antenna for
stronger signal strength. (External antennas and
LTE2 port are optional.)
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Wake up/ WPS/
Reset Button
Activates WPS. See “ WiFi Options”,
p.17.
Wakes the device from sleep mode (1
sec.)
Activates WPS (3 sec.)
Resets the device to factory settings
(>10sec.)
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Residual Battery
LED
Displays the battery capacity and power status.
Blue –50-100% capacity
Green –10-50% capacity
Red –0-10% Capacity

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Roaming/SMS
LED
Indicates mobile Roaming and SMS status.
Off –No SMS and Not Roaming
Flashing - No SMS and Roaming ON
Solid –New SMS and Roaming OFF/ON
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WLAN LED
Indicates WLAN status.
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Charging LED
Indicates battery charge status.
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Network Status
LED
Indicates the type of mobile technology used.
Blue –LTE
Green –HSPA+/HSPA/EVDO/eHRPD
Pink –EDGE/GSM/GPRS/CDMA
Red –No Signal/SIM error/No Service
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Network Signal
Strength LED
Indicates mobile connection signal strength
0 bars –No signal
1 bar –Weak signal
2 bars –Medium signal
3 bars –Strong signal
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MicroUSB port
Connect the USB cable to the power adapter or
a laptop/PC.
Installation
1. Release the SIM card cage. Insert the SIM card into the slot. Ensure
the SIM card orientation matches the SIM card slot. Secure the SIM
card cage.
Release the microSD card cage. Insert the microSD card into the slot
with the metal contacts facing down and towards the slot. Secure the
microSD card cage.

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NOTE: The microSD card allows for file sharing between PCs on the
same network. For more details, see “microSD”, p.28.
2. Insert the battery. Ensure the battery contacts are properly oriented.
3. Replace the back cover of the device.

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4. To charge the battery, connect the USB cable to the router and the
power adapter. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.
Important:
Please charge the battery for at least 3 hours using wall
charger before using your device for the first time.
Battery life depends on the technology, signal strength
and temperature.
To prevent the battery from overheating, do not charge
the device for long periods of time (>8 hours) or during
use.
The battery stops charging when overheated due to
safety concerns.
No tools are needed to open the back cover or to
remove the battery. Please contact your operator
support if excessive force is required to open the back
cover or to remove the battery. Using any type of tool
may damage the device as well as the battery.
Never leave the device or battery in an unattended
vehicle as the temperature might exceed specifications.
Used batteries should be promptly disposed in
accordance with local regulations.
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Warning:
Use only batteries and chargers with your device provided
by your operator. Using other batteries or chargers might
result body injury or property damage.
Improper use of the battery will cause a fire, explosion or
other hazards.
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Caution: Disposing batteries in a fire might cause explosion.

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NOTE: When the USB cable is connected to a PC, the cable also
provides LTE connectivity. The USB port may not provide sufficient
charge to replenish battery power. To charge the battery, use the power
adapter to connect the device to a wall outlet.
5. Link the device to your PC or Mac.
To link the device to your PC via a wireless connection, in Microsoft
Windows, go to Control Panel > Network Connections. Right click
on the Wireless Network Connection and choose View Available
Wireless Networks. (Mac users, click the on the upper side
of the screen to view available wireless networks)
Select the SSID and enter the password (see the network
information sticker in the box) and click Connect.
To link the device to your PC via a USB connection, connect the
USB cable to the device and PC. Microsoft Windows automatically
installs drivers and establishes a local area connection, as indicated
by the Local Area Connection icon on your PC. On a Mac, no
drivers are needed and the USB connection functions as a LAN
connection similar to a PC (Support Mac OS 10.7 and above).
To use the web-based interface to configure and manage the wireless
settings, see “P530 Series Management”, p. 14.

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USB Connectivity
If the USB cable is connected between the device and a PC/Mac, the
device establishes a local area connection and a connection to the
Internet via the device's mobile network connection, such as LTE.
If the USB cable is not used, the device may function as a wireless router
and/or an Internet access point.
Note:
1) Please turn off the device before connecting the device to a
Laptop/PC via USB.
As a wireless router, this device is capable of supporting up to 10
simultaneous wireless client connections. In addition, the device can
operate as a USB modem, providing Internet connection to a single user.
If a microSD card is installed, the card may be used as a common storage
space among the connected PCs. The device supports microSD cards up
to 32GB. For more details, see “microSD”, p28.
USB
WLAN
File sharing
Upload available
for USB
connected PC.
Download only for
Wi-Fi clients.
Download only for
clients.

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Basic Functions
Powering On and Off
To turn the device on, slide the top half of the device towards the rear. If
your device is equipped with the Residual Battery LED, the LED turns on
and displays the battery capacity when the device is powered on.
Hardware Wi-Fi Switch (Optional)
Your device may be equipped with an optional hardware Wi-Fi ON/OFF
switch located underneath the battery. Use a thin object to carefully
toggle the switch.
To enable Wi-Fi, perform both the following:
Turn the hardware switch to the ON position.
Enable Wi-Fi in the software. To enable the Wi-Fi in the software,
see “ WiFi Option”, p.17.
Note that the hardware switch has a higher priority than the software
switch.
Battery Information
The device is designed with power saving features to maximize battery
life, see “Battery Saver”, p.19.

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Notes:
Charging temperature (surrounding temperature): 0~35℃. If the
temperature exceeds 35 ℃, the device may stop charging.
Operating temperature (surrounding temperature): 0~40 ℃. If
the temperature exceeds 40 ℃, the device may power off.
It is recommended NOT to charge and use the device at the
same time.
It is recommended to use the device in an open space with
better coverage and avoid multiple walls or metal materials
around the device.
If the device operates in a poor coverage area, the device will
heat up due to higher transmitting power. Thus, it is
recommended to use the device in an adequately vented
environment to prevent the device from overheating.
When the device operates under poor coverage conditions, the
top cover may be hot. Please avoid touching the cover.

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P530 Series Management
Accessing the Device
The P530 Series Router uses the web-based interface for managing and
configuring wireless network settings. To access the interface, open a
browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the device’s default IP in the
browser’s address bar. Use the appropriate IP depending on the
connection method.
Connection method
Default IP
USB
192.168.1.1
WLAN
192.168.1.1
The Home screen displays status information on the device in several
categories. Click on the icons along the left side of the Home screen to
view descriptions and edit configurations.

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Click on Admin Login in the upper right corner to enter administrative
mode. Enter the default password (GUIPASS) in all caps and click on
Login.
Mobile Network Option
This setting allows you to change device settings related to the packet
data network for mobile technologies.
Preferred Radio Technologies Select from the drop-down menu the
type of radio technology the device will use. Auto allows the device
automatically determine the radio technology type based on your SIM
card. Selecting WCDMA only, LTE only or EVDO/1x only limits the

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device into using only the radio technology you have selected.
Auto Connect Select from the drop-down menu how the device connects
to your network operator. Select Always to connect to a network even if
you are roaming. Auto connect when not roaming connects to a
network only if you are not roaming. Never requires you to manually
enable or disable the connection.
Note: Rates for roaming can be very high. Contact your
network operator for rates and more information.
APN Setting Auto/Manual The APN (Access Point Name) is provided by
your network operator. You can choose to set the APN automatically or
manually. In most cases, it is recommended to select Auto.
To preserve the changes you have made, click Save. To delete the
changes, click Cancel. To automatically update your APN database, click
APN Update.
For manual APN configuration, select Manual to display the Default
Profile Selection. Select a previously saved profile from the drop-down
menu or click on Profile Editor to configure a new APN profile. You can
configure and save up to 16 differentAPN profiles.
Enter a name for your APN profile. Contact your operator for the APN,

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Username and Password.
Authentication Type The type of authentication used to connect to the
mobile data network. Contact your network operator for details.
Click the Set as default option to set this profile as your APN default.
To preserve the changes you have made, click Save. To delete the
changes, click Delete.
WiFi Options
This setting allows you to quickly configure your WLAN network.

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Note: You may be required to reconnect to the device if you
change these settings from the factory default.
User Number Control Select from the drop-down menu the maximum
number of client devices (1-10) allowed to connect to your WLAN.
User List Client devices that are connected to your WLAN are listed in
tabular form, which displays the Device Name, MAC Address and IP.
SSID Network name of your WLAN. It is case sensitive and can not
exceed 32 characters. By default, the SSID is "NTLS_LTE + last 4 digits
of the device's MAC address". The default SSID is also printed on the
network information card.
Wi-Fi On/Off Software option to enable or disable the WLAN function. By
selecting the Off option, you disable WLAN functions. Select On to
re-enable. If you have selected the Off option when connected via WLAN,
use the USB cable to regain access to the web interface. This option does
not affect the Internet connection and does not override the hardware
switch.
To preserve the changes you have made, click Save. To delete the
changes, click Cancel.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard designed for easy setup and
automatic configuration of secure Wi-Fi networks between two WPS
supported devices. If your wireless adapter supports WPS, the WPS
feature can be a user-friendly and simple process to get your WLAN up
and running.
If the client device supports WPS, you can perform the following steps to
connect the client device to your WLAN.
1. Press the WPS button located on the side of the device or click
Connect. This initiates a search for client devices for 120 seconds.
2. Press the WPS button on client device or the software WPS button
on the client device.
If you wish to manually pair with a client device, enter the PIN from the
client device WPS software in WPS PIN and click Submit. The device will
attempt to pair with the client device using WPS.

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Battery Saver
This setting allows you to configure the Power options for your device to
conserve your battery charge.
Sleep Mode Select from the drop-down menu the length of idle time (in
minutes) before the device enters sleep mode. Press the WPS button to
wake the device from sleep mode. Sleep mode is a battery saving state in
which the mobile network connection and Wi-Fi connection are disabled.
Wi-Fi Range Indicates the transmission range of your WLAN. A Long
Range allows client devices to be physically located further away to
transmit/receive data to your WLAN, but will consume more battery power
on the device. Conversely, a Short range requires client devices to be
located closer to the device, but will consume less battery power.
LED Blinking Period Select from the drop-down menu how (in seconds)
often the LED indicators on the top of the device update their status and
flash. Using a smaller value will consume more battery power than using
a larger value, but will provide status updates more often.
LED Behavior
Residual Battery LED
All other LEDs
Active State
LED behavior defined by
LED blinking period
LED behavior defined by
LED blinking period
Sleep Mode
LED behavior defined by
LED blinking period
LED off

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To preserve the changes you have made, click Save. To delete the
changes, click Cancel.
Connection Statistics
This setting provides statistics in tabular format on your mobile network
connection.
Data Volume Reflects how much data you have received (DL) or sent (UL)
on your mobile network connection.
Connected Time Reflects the amount of time you have been connected
to your network.
Session Values in this column pertain to your current session only. These
values reset to 0 every time your device reboots
Total Values in this column are aggregated across all your past and
current sessions. These values do not reset unless you click on Reset.
Click Reset to reset values under Total to 0.