Huawei B686 User manual

HUAWEI
B686 Wireless Gateway
User Guide
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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Table of Contents
1 Getting to Know Your Device.............................................1
1.1 Application Scenario..........................................................1
1.2 Appearance .......................................................................2
1.3 Screen Icons .....................................................................4
2 Computer Requirements ...................................................5
3 Installation .........................................................................
5
3.1 Installing a SIM Card .........................................................5
3.2 (Optional) Installing the Table Stand .................................6
3.3 (Optional) Installing an External Antenna..........................6
3.4 Installing the Handset Battery ...........................................7
3.5 Connecting to a Computer ................................................7
3.6 Connecting to a USB Device.............................................8
3.7 Connecting the Router to a Power Outlet..........................8
3.8 Charging the Handset .......................................................9
4 Powering the Device On or Off..........................................9
4.1 Powering the Router On or Off..........................................9
4.2 Powering the Handset On or Off .....................................10
5 Registering the Handset ..................................................10
6 Setting Up a Wireless Connection ...................................
11
6.1 Turning the Router's Wi-Fi On or Off...............................11
6.2 Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection Manually.........................11
6.3 Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection through the WPS............12
7 Accessing the Internet .....................................................12

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8 Logging In to the Web Management Page ......................13
9 Using the Handset ...........................................................
13
9.1 Call Functions ................................................................. 13
9.2 Message Functions......................................................... 14
9.3 Text Input Methods ......................................................... 15
9.4 Settings Configuration .................................................... 16
10 Restoring Factory Defaults ............................................
17
11 FAQs .............................................................................18
12 Safety Information..........................................................
19

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Figures in this guide are only for your reference. For details
about the particular model you have chosen, contact your
service provider.
Check the information about the product and its accessories
when you purchase it. Some accessories are not provided in
the product package. If necessary, contact your local dealer to
purchase them.
This guide briefly describes the device functions. For details
about how to set the management parameters, see the help
information on the web management page.
1 Getting to Know Your Device
1.1 Application Scenario
Your device provides both data and voice services. You can connect your
computer to the router to access the Internet, or use a handset to make a
call after registering it with the router. The specific connection steps depend
on your computer's operating system.

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1.2 Appearance
Router Handset
1
Functions On/Off
button
Press and hold this key to function the
router on or off.
2
Wi-Fi/WPS button
Press and hold this key to active the
Wi-Fi or WPS connection.
3
Handset
registering/paging
button
Press and hold this key to register a
handset.
Press this key to page all the
registered handsets.
4
Handset status
indicator
Steady on: At least one handset
registered.
Fast blinking: Handset registration in
progress.
Slow blinking: Handset paging in
progress.
Off: No handsets registered.
5
USB indicator
Steady on: USB storage device
connected.
Off: USB storage device not
connected.

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6
Wi-Fi/WPS indicator
Steady on: Wi-Fi turned on.
Blinking: WPS connection being set
up.
Off: Wi-Fi turned off.
7
Network status
indicator
Red fast blinking: Subscriber Identity
Module (SIM) card unavailable (SIM
card not installed or malfunctioning,
or PIN code not verified).
Steady yellow: Router registered with
the network.
Steady green: Router connected to
the Internet.
Off: No signal received.
8
Power indicator
Steady on: Router powered on and
functioning normally.
Off: Router powered off or functioned
off.
9 / / /
LAN indicators
Steady on: Ethernet cable
connected.
Blinking: Data transfer in progress.
Off: Network cable not connected.
10 External antenna port Connect an external antenna to this
port.
11 Power port Connect a compatible power adapter to
this port.
12 USB port
Connect a USB flash drive, portable
hard disk drive, or USB printer to this
port.
13 LAN ports Connect a computer to one of these
ports using an Ethernet cable.
14
Navigation keys
Access the main menu by pressing
the OK key in standby mode.
Access a shortcut menu by pressing
the corresponding navigation key in
standby mode.
Adjust the volume by pressing the
navigation keys during a call.
15 Left function
key
Select the option displayed in the lower
left corner of the screen.

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1.3 Screen Icons
Signal strength
Battery level
Alarm clock
Silent mode
Unread message
Handset registered with the
router
Forwarding of all calls
enabled
16
Speaker key
Activate the hands-free mode when
making or answering a call.
17
Call/Send key
Make or answer a call.
View the dialed call log in standby
mode.
18 Mute key Press this key to mute or unmute an
ongoing call.
19 Shortcut key Press this key to use the shortcut
function.
20 Intercommunication
key
Press this key to access the list of
registered handsets in standby mode.
21 Number and
symbol keys
Enter numbers, letters, and symbols.
Number keys (2–9): Speed-dial a
user-assigned phone number by
pressing and holding a key in
standby mode.
#key: Switch between text input
methods in editing mode.
*key: Display the symbol list in
editing mode.
22
End key
End or reject a call.
Press and hold this key to power a
handset on or off.
Return to the standby mode.
23
Clear key Press this key to delete the character to
the left of the cursor in editing mode.
24 Right function
key
Select the option displayed in the lower
right corner of the screen.