Huawei E397 User manual

Quick Start Guide
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HUAWEI UML397 Wireless Modem

Quick Start
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HUAWEI UML397

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Table of Contents
Getting to Know Your USB Wireless Modem............................................ 2
Getting Started......................................................................................... 6
Getting Started (Windows)..................................................................... 11
Getting Started (MAC)............................................................................ 12
About the U.S. Cellular®Broadband Connect Networks window........... 13
Application Settings ............................................................................... 15
Frequently Asked Questions................................................................... 23
Technical Support................................................................................... 26

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Thank you for choosing the 4G LTE Huawei UML397
Wireless Modem. With your USB Wireless Modem, you
can access a wireless network at high speed.
Note:
This manual describes the appearance of the USB Wireless Modem, as well as the
procedures for preparation, installation, and removal. For operation details about the
management program, see the online help included in the management program.
LTE is a trademark of ETSI.

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Getting to Know Your USB Wireless Modem
The following figure shows the appearance of the USB Wireless Modem. It is provided only
for your reference. The figure on the right shows a product with its cover removed. The
actual product may be different.
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Rotatable USB Connector
It connects the USB Wireless Modem to a PC.
RF Output Power Port
It connects an RF cable to the USB Wireless Modem for RF tests.

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Indicator
It indicates the status of the USB Wireless Modem.
Green, blinking twice every 2s: The USB Wireless Modem is powered on.
Green, blinking once every 0.2s: The software of the USB Wireless Modem is being
upgraded.
Green, blinking once every 2s: The USB Wireless Modem is registering with a CDMA 1X
network.
Blue, blinking once every 2s: The USB Wireless Modem is registering with a 3G network.
Cyan, blinking once every 2s: The USB Wireless Modem is registering with a 4G LTE
network.
Green, solid: The USB Wireless Modem is connected to a CDMA 1X network.
Blue, solid: The USB Wireless Modem is connected to a 3G network.
Cyan, solid: The USB Wireless Modem is connected to a 4G LTE network.
Off: The USB Wireless Modem is removed.
4G LTE SIM Card Slot
It holds a 4G LTE SIM card.

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Button
Press the button to turn over the USB connector, as shown in the following figure.
microSD Card Slot
It holds a microSD card.

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Getting Started
Installing the 4G LTE SIM card
1. Slide the front cover off.
2. Insert the SIM card into the card slot.
3. Slide the front cover back onto the USB Wireless Modem until it snaps into place.

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Inserting the microSD Card
Insert the microSD card into the USB Wireless Modem, as shown in the following figure.
Note:
The microSD card is an optional accessory, you may purchase one separately.
Ensure that the beveled edge of the SIM card is properly aligned with that of the SIM
card slot and the microSD card is inserted according to the direction as labeled on the
microSD card slot.
Do not remove the microSD or SIM card when the card is in use. Otherwise, the card
as well as your USB Wireless Modem may get damaged and the data stored on the
card may be corrupted.