Franklin Technology U602 User manual

Mobile Broadband modem U602
User Manual
Web Interface

Table of Contents
1. BEFORE USING U602...................................................................................................4
About This User’s Manual......................................................................................................................... 4
Product Overview....................................................................................................................................... 4
Product Package Contents........................................................................................................................ 4
Introduction to U602 USB Modem ......................................................................................................... 5
Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 5
Product handling ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Configuration .............................................................................................................................................. 6
2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP FOR REMOTE NDIS DRIVER ...................................7
Installing driver........................................................................................................................................... 7
Setup Remote NDIS –for Windows ....................................................................................................... 8
3. STARTING WEB UI .....................................................................................................10
Getting Started ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Connecting to the Internet..................................................................................................................... 12
4. USING WEB UI............................................................................................................14
The Home Menu....................................................................................................................................... 14
The Status Menu....................................................................................................................................... 16
The Settings Menu ................................................................................................................................... 21
The Applications Menu ........................................................................................................................... 25
The Location & Search Services Menu................................................................................................. 26

The Help Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 27
5. U602 INFORMATION.................................................................................................30
Recommended System Requirements .................................................................................................. 30
Remove the Modem from your Computer.......................................................................................... 30
Using the USB Extension cable.............................................................................................................. 30
Trouble Shooting ...................................................................................................................................... 30
CARE AND MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................................... 31
WARRANTY................................................................................................................................................ 31
SAR INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................. 33
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................... 34
U.S.A............................................................................................................................................................ 34
FCC Compliance Information ................................................................................................................. 35

1. BEFORE USING U602
About This User’s Manual
This user manual contains all the necessary information regarding the
device installation and how to use the modem for your internet navigation.
Please make sure that you are familiar with the device operation by
carefully reading this user manual before using the U602 3G/4G USB
modem.
Documents Included on your Modem Memory
•Broadband Usage Conditions, Terms & Conditions
•User Manual
Product Overview
Welcome and thank you for choosing U602 USB Modem for your wireless
internet connection.
The U602 is a high-speed wireless device that enables your computer to
connect to 3G high-speed wireless network. The U602 provides simple yet
powerful user interface that is easy to install and use.
Product Package Contents
The following items are included in the product package. If any of the
items listed below are missing, please contact the local retail store where
you purchased the product.
• U602 Modem Device
• Quick Start Guide

• USB Extension Cable
• Carrying Pouch
Introduction to U602 USB Modem
The U602 is designed for the USB port on your computer, which is
available in most PC models. The U602 allows you to access the Internet.
With U602, you are always connected whether you are away from home,
on the road, or wherever wired Internet access is not readily available.
Product Specifications
• Power management: The U602 utilizes power management and system
overhead reduction functions provided by the USB interface for maximum
power savings.
• Antenna design: It‟s efficient and innovative design optimizes data
transfer rate and sensitivity to network signals.
• Extension USB cable connector: This extension cable may be used to
increase RF performance, and to resolve clearance issues if there is any.
• USB Modem that supports Type A USB Port interface.
• Supports WiMAX and EVDO dual bands.
• Utilizes MTK MT7111 and Qualcomm MSM6085 chipset
• Supports high-speed network technologies
• Support Hostless Web UI.
Product handling
• Do not place any adhesive labels on the USB connector. It may leave a
sticky residue that can cause problems inside the PC USB port.
• The U602 USB device should easily slide into the USB port. Do not force

the U602 into the USB port as it may cause damage to the modem and/or
the port.
• Keep the U602 in a dry and clean place. (Storage temperature: -22°F to
149°F [- 30°C to 65°C]). Keep your device away from liquids, dust and
excessive heat.
Configuration
To use the U602 on your computer, you need to install the Remote NDIS
driver included in the modem memory and configure the U602 USB device.
See the next section for more information on driver installation and USB
device configuration.
The following section is for Windows XP users. The Windows Vista or
higher users should ignore the following section.

2. INSTALLATION AND SETUP FOR
REMOTE NDIS DRIVER
This section will guide you through the installation and setup process for
U602 Remote NDIS driver.
Before getting started, you should become familiar with the
documentation that came with your USB Modem.
Installing driver
Warnings
• Make sure to complete the unplugging/ejection process before removing
the U602.
• If you remove the device improperly, the modem may be damaged.
Notes
• If you have inserted the device properly, Windows will inform you of the
new hardware. Wait until Windows completes the “Found New Hardware”
task.
• It is normal to hear a short beep sound each time you insert or remove
the U602.
• It is an audible notification that your PC recognizes the new hardware.
Getting Started (Windows)
To install the U602 Remote NDIS driver:
①Turn on your computer then close all applications.

②Insert the U602 modem into your USB port.
③Your computer will recognize U602 modem and install the Remote
NDIS driver automatically. If the program does not launch automatically,
go to my computer and select the „FranklinCD‟ drive and double click „dm-
install.exe‟ program.
④Follow the steps in the next section. Windows Vista or higher
Setup Remote NDIS –for Windows
STEP 1: The “Welcome to the Sprint Dual Mode 1.0.6 Setup Wizard”
screen appears. Click the [Install] button to continue with the installation
process.
STEP 2: Installation of U602 Remote NDIS is now complete. Click the
[Close] button to leave the U602 Remote NDIS setup program.

3. STARTING WEB UI
U602 Web UI is a web-based connection manager application for U602
USB modem. It allows you to manage and monitor the Internet
connection between your computer and the wireless network. It has user
friendly interface and is equipped with many useful features that will
enhance your internet navigation experience.
Getting Started
Open the Web browser on your desktop and type http://franklinusb or
http://192.168.14.1 into the address window and press the Enter key.
About Terms Of Service
When the U602 device is used for the first time, the TOS acceptance
terms will be shown in the web browser. If “I Agree”is clicked, after a few
seconds, browser displays the Plug & Connect page.
About Plug & Connect
In the Plug & Connect page, users can decide whether to use Sprint

3G/4G USB or not.
About the Wireless Networks View
Web browser will open main page for the Sprint 3G/4G Broadband
Networks as shown below. This page is where you manage your
Broadband connections. The main page displays all the available network
connections.
At a glance you can see the signal strength and current connection state.
More detailed status and settings menu are displayed on left side bar.

Connecting to the Internet
Once your device is properly configured, connecting to the Internet is as
simple as clicking the “Connect” button.
Once connected, the “Connect” button will change to “Disconnect”.
Simply click this “Disconnect” button to end your current connection. To
connect to any other network shown, select it, and then click the
“Connect” button.
The Network State and Timer
Information regarding your current network connection can be seen in the
Network Connection Box along the center of main page. For more
information on this Network Connection Box, see the section “The Home
Menu”in the “Using U602 WEB UI”section.
Dormancy
The data session can go to dormant mode if you are not sending or

receiving any data for an extended period of time. As soon as you resume
sending or receiving data, the data session will return to an active state
automatically.

4. Using WEB UI
The Home Menu
Clicking on the Home Menu always show the main page.
The Menu Bar
The menu bar is at the left side of all pages in the browser interface. This
helps that you configure your device, view network status and find
location.
The Icon Bar
The icon bar is located upper the Network Connection Box. This helps that
you easily change device datalink on/off, GPS on/off, Auto connection
mode.
Roaming Indicator
This icon appears f the currently-selected network is a roaming network.
Automatic Mode Indicator
Click the Automatic Mode Indicator to turn on automatic mode. In this
mode, the HCM will automatically establish a connection based on
Settings->Connection Option.

GPS Indicator
This icon indicates whether GPS/NMEA functions are enabled on your
device.
: GPS disabled.
: GPS enabled.
: GPS enabled and NMEA enabled.
Datalink Indicator
: Datalink enabled.
: Datalink disabled.
The Network Connection Box
Information regarding your current network connection can be seen in the
Network Connection Box is displayed on the center of main page.
This Box consists of 4G and 3G tabs and each tab has following items.
•Signal strength bar: Displays current signal strength.
Support 0 ~ 6 level of signal strength.
•Connection button: Connect to network or radio on/off
•Status: Displays current status of device.
•Connection time (Optional): Displays time after connected.
Following table shows device status and connection button.
Status
Connection
Description

Button
“No Signal”
“No Signal”
Radio power is on but device is in low signal.
All actions are disabled.
“Disconnected”
“Connect”
Radio power is on and device is disconnected.
Ready to connect.
“Radio off”
“Radio On”
Radio power is off and ready to turn on.
“Connecting”
“Cancel”
Device is in connecting and available to cancel the
connection.
“Connected”
“Disconnect”
Device is connected and available to disconnect the
connection.
The Status Menu
The Status Menu allows you to view status information for the 3G/4G
Device, Service and Network.

The Status Menu is divided into five sections:
•3G Device
•4G Device
•3G Service
•4G Service
•Network
3G Device
By selecting the “3G Device”link, 3G Device status are displayed as below.

•Device Name –name of the device.
•Device Description –description of the device.
•Manufacturer –manufacturer of the device.
•Modem Model –model name of the device.
•MEID –unique number the network uses to identify your device.
•Technology –type of network you are connected to.
•Firmware Version –current internal software version.
•Hardware Version –current internal hardware version.
•Modem Port –name of port modem is connected to.
•User Name –assigned user name on your device.
•Phone Number (MDN) –public ID for your specific wireless service.
•Home Carrier Name –name of the network operator.
•Home Carrier ID –ID of the network operator.
•PRL Version –use to verify that your PRL is the most current.
•MSID –internal ID Sprint uses to identify your account.
•3G Realm –name of domain.
•Work mode –type of current work mode.
4G Device
By selecting the “4G Device”link, 4G Device status are displayed as below.

•Mac ID –current media access control address.
•Base Band Chip –chip name of the device.
•RF chip Version –current internal RF chip version.
•Firmware Version –current internal software version.
•4G Realm –name of domain.
3G Service
By selecting the “3G Service”link, 3G Service parameters are displayed.
•Status –current network status.
•RSSI –measurement in dBm of current signal strength.
•NAI –address of your device on the Sprint network.
4G Service
By selecting the “4G Service”link, 4G Service parameters are displayed.

•Status –current network status.
•CINR –carrier to interface and noise ratio measurement in dBm.
•RSSI –measurement in dBm of current signal strength.
•Tx –measurement of power transmitted in dBm.
•Realm –name of domain.
•BSID –the number of biometrics secured identification devices
available or connected.
Network
By selecting the “Network”link, Network parameters are displayed.
•IP Address –the current internet protocol address of the device.
•Gateway –the current network point entrance address.
•DNS Server –the current domain name system address.
•Data Received –the number of bytes received.
•Data Sent –the number of bytes sent.
•Data Total –the total data received and sent.