Dovado USB Mobile Broadband Router User manual

USB Mobile Broadband Router
The Mobile Choice for your Broadband Internet
Reference Manual

Table of Contents 2
Reference Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Package contents 3
Additional required items 3
Reference Manual 4
Hardware installation 4
Reset button 4
Modem switch 4
Modem 5
Connecting Status Overview Bar 7
Data Trac Usage Report 8
SMS Notication of Data Trac Usage 9
SMS Remote Control 10
Remote Commands 11
Notication SMS 12
Home Automation 13
Advanced Settings 13
WLAN Settings 14
LAN Settings 18
System Settings 20
Internet 22
Upgrading the rmware 26
Congurations 27
Positioning 27
Troubleshooting 28
Internet 28
Support 30
Technical specifications 30
Guidelines for safe and efficient use 31
Product care and maintenance 31
Limited warranty 32

Introduction 3
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Dovado USB Mobile Broadband Router.This quick
user guide will help you set up your router to access the Internet.
Package contents
Before continuing to the next section, make sure all of the listed items below are
included in your package. If something is missing, kindly contact your reseller.
• USBMobileBroadbandrouter
• Powersupply
• USBextensioncable
• QuickWizardGuide
• Referencemanual
Additional required items
In addition to the items above you will need a mobile broadband USB modem
in order for the product to work.This modem provides the wireless link to your
operator’s network and is sold separately.To use the Internet you need a computer.
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ATTENTION: As the DOVADO portfolio of routers are con-
stantly being updated to support new modems, features as well as fixes,
it is advised that you remain updated with the latest firmware. To
download the latest firmware, please visit www.dovado.com/firmware

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The Reset button
The location of the reset button is at the back of the router. If you need to erase
all the inserted parameters and password, along with restoring the factory defaults
settings, then hold down the reset button for approximately 8 seconds. For restart
of the router just press the reset button quickly.
Modem switch
You can enable the USB Modem On/Off function in the Modem Settings menu.
When enabled you can switch on/off the USB modem Internet connection.
PleasenotethatSMSfunctionisstilloperational.
1. Wireless LAN (WLAN) antenna
2. Modem ON/OFF
3. Reset button
4. LAN ports 1-4
5. WAN port
6. DC Power Input
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Modem
On the Modem->Modem Settings page, you will be able to insert all the valid
inputs in order to access the internet via your mobile operator.There are several
relevant bits of information which are necessary in order to complete this task
successfully:
• APN(AccessPointName).If you are not sure what your mobile operator’s
APNis,pleasecontactthemorcheckwithyourmodemmanual.
• PINcode.ThisisyourPINcodeprovidedwithyourSIMcardwhichresidesin
your USB modem.
• Username&Password:Some operators may require you to insert a username
and password along withAPN information in order to authenticate towards
themobilenetwork.Ifyouhaven’tbeenprovidedthis,thenusingonlyanAPN
might be sufficient. If not, then please contact your operator.

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• Modem On/Switch: Once activated, you can manually connect/ disconnect
the Internet connection by toggling the On/Off switch, located at the back of
yourrouter.Note:ThisswitchonlyworksfortheinsertedUSBmodem,andnot
theEthernetWANport.“
The following scenarios should assist you in enabling your router for Internet ac-
cess, depending on which type of USB modem you have inserted into the router.
If your scenario is not available in this guide, then please visit
www.dovado.com/supportfor latest update.
Once the information has been inserted, the unit will automatically try to
establish a connection to the operator’s network. A solid yellow light on the USB
LED indicates a successful connection.
Note:Mobile operators typically have an AccessPointName(APN)asthekey
relevant point of entry towards the mobile broadband network. Make sure to have
thenameofyourAPNinadvanceofconguringyourUSBmodem.Ifyouare
usinganyothertechnologybesidesGPRS,EDGE,UMTSorHSPA,youmight
notrequireanAPN.
Scenario1:3G/4GUSBmodemusingaSIMcard
• IntheModem->Modem Settings page, select to use SIM.
• EnteryouroperatorAccessPointNameand a PINcodeif using one.
• PushSaveModemSettings.
• Restartthe router.
Scenario2:3G/4GUSBmodemusingaSIMcardalongwithausername
andpassword
• IntheModem->Modem Settings page, select to use SIM.
• EnteryouroperatorAccessPointNameand a PINcodeif using one.
• PushSaveModemSettings.
• GotoModem->PPPandmakesurethatPPPisenabled.
• EnteryourUsernameand Password
• SavePPPSettings.
• Restartthe router.

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Connection Status Overview Bar
Atop of the user interface, a bar displays an overview of your Internet connection.
Thisinformationsitsoutsidethesecurityzoneofyourrouter,anddoesnotneed
tobeaccessedviaanauthorizedlogin,thussavingtimeoncheckingtheconnec-
tion status.
The Connection Status Overview Bar shows the following information:
Date: Synchronized with a DOVADO NTP (NetworkTime Protocol) server
upon each new successful Internet connection.
Time: Displayed in a 24-hour format (HH:MM). In case the displayed time is
incorrect,youcansetthetime-zoneintheSYSTEM->NTPpage.
Signal:The latest measurement gathered by the USB modem upon connection is
displayedinapercentagevalue,alongwiththetechnology(2G:GPRSorEDGE;
3G:UMTSorHSPA;4G).Thevalueisonlyupdatedafterinitiatinganew
connection.
Connection:Indicates whether your current Internet connection is via the inser-
ted USBmodem or via an Ethernet WANport. This is useful if your router has
been configured to perform automated failovers between one dropped Internet
connectiontoasecondary(backup)connection.
ConnectionIndicator:Greencolorindicatesthattherouterisconnectedtothe
Internet via a USB modem. Red color indicates that it is disconnected from the
Internet.
Traffic:Quicklydisplayingthismonth’sInternetconsumptioningigabytes(GB)
on the downlink and uplink of both Internet interfaces (USB modem and Ether-
netWAN).

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Data Traffc Usage Report
It is possible to keep track of how much Internet traffic is consumed each new
calendar month.A log is also held for the previous month.The chart displays how
much data has been downloaded as well as uploaded per Internet interface, be it a
USBmodemorEthernetWANport.Atotalisalsocalculatedforthemonthper
interface. As these figures are automatically updated every few minutes, a forced
update can be manually requested by pushing the Update button.

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Notification of Data Traffic Usage
Upon enabling this feature, the router can send you an SMS and/or E-Mail no-
tification after a certain amount of data has been consumed by your Internet
connection. It will then continuously update each time it passes that interval, thus
providing you with an overview of your monthly data consumption.
The router can alert you after every 100MB, 250MB, 500MB and 1000MB of
downloaded or totally accumulated bi-directional traffic passed during the calen-
dar month.
Note:ByusingyourUSBmodemdirectlyinthecomputer,therouterwillonlybe
able to display the amount of data the router itself has consumed when the USB
modemisinsertedintoit.ItwillnotdisplaywhattheUSBmodemhasconsumed;
therefore, to acquire the most accurate accumulated figures, please contact your
Internet service operator.
To enable notification by SMS, go to SMS->REMOTECONTROL, and select the
TrafficLimitReached, located under NotificationSMS.
To enable notification by E-Mail, go to SYSTEM->E-Mail, and enter your E-
Mail account configuration.
Then proceed to INTERNET->TRAFFIC, and select how often you would like to
be notified by SMS and/or E-Mail for an updated total of your calendar month’s
data consumption.You can also specify which kind of data to keep track of (down-
loadedonly,ordownloadedanduploaded;dependingonyourmobilebroadband
subscriptionterms).

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SMS Remote Control
IfyourSIMcardand3G/4GUSBmodemsupportSMS(seewww.dovado.com)
in the router, then you’ll be able to employ this feature to remotely control the
router from your mobile phone. A short text command can be sent from your
phone to administer any of these tasks instantly.The configuration allows an
unlimitedrangeofauthorizedmobilephonenumberstobeinsertedintothelist.