Huawei E589 User manual

User Guide
E589 Wi-Fi® Modem

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Thank you for choosing HUAWEI Mobile Wi-Fi
Supported functions and actual appearance depend on the specic models you purchased.
The illustrations are provided for your reference only. For details about the model you
selected, consult your service provider.
This guide briey describes the functions of the Mobile Wi-Fi. For more details, see help on
the web management page.
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2012. All rights reserved.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSE ONLY, AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE
ANY KIND OF WARRANTIES.

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Getting to Know HUAWEI Mobile Wi-Fi
Connection Scenario
A Wi-Fi device can be connected to the Internet through the Mobile Wi-Fi. The actual
connection procedure depends on the operating system of the Wi-Fi device. The
connection scenario illustrated here is for your reference.

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Appearance
No. Item
1 Screen
2
WPS button
lPress it twice in one second to view
the SSID and wireless network key
sequentially.
lPress and hold it until a WPS
activation animation is displayed to
enable the WPS function.
3 Power/Wi-Fi button
4 SIM card slot
5 Strap hole
6 USB port
7 Reset button
8 microSD card slot
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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Screen
No. Item
1 Signal strength
2 Network
3 lWi-Fi enabled
lNumber of devices connected
4 Internet connection status
5 lNew messages
lNumber of new messages
6 Battery level
7 International roaming state
8 lTrac data
lConnection duration
9 lA: Auto mode
lM: Manual mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
R
8
7
0 00:00
B
A
9
4G

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Note:
lWi-Fi: Wireless Fidelity
lWPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup
lTrac statistics are for your reference only. To obtain the actual trac data, contact
your service provider.
SSID and Wireless Network Key
To connect a Wi-Fi device to your Mobile WiFi, an SSID and a wireless network key are
required. The default SSID and wireless network key can be found in the box. In
addition, press the button twice in one second to view the current SSID and wireless
network key sequentially on the screen.

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Before You Start
Installing the SIM Card
Caution: Do not use any SIM card that is not standard or
is incompatible with the Mobile Wi-Fi. Otherwise, the
Mobile Wi-Fi may be damaged.
Insert the SIM card in the card slot. Be sure that the SIM card is facing in the right direction,
as shown in the following gure, and then slide the SIM card into the slot.

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Installing the microSD Card
Insert the microSD card into the Mobile Wi-Fi, as shown in the following gure.
Note:
lThe microSD card is an optional accessory.If a microSD card did not come with your
Mobile Wi-Fi, you may purchase one yourself.
lTo remove the microSD or SIM card, press in the card gently. The microSD or SIM card
will pop out for removal.
lDo not remove the microSD or SIM card whenthe card is in use. Otherwise, the card
as well as your Mobile Wi-Fi may get damaged and the data stored on the card may
be corrupted.

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Charging the Battery
Charge your Mobile WiFi the rst time you use it or if it has not been used for a long time.
Method 1: Using the charger
Caution:
lOnly use chargers compatible with the
Mobile WiFi and provided by a designated
manufacturer. Use of an incompatible
charger or one from an unknown
manufacturer may cause the Mobile WiFi
to malfunction, fail, or could even cause a
re. Such use voids all warranties, whether expressed or implied, on the product.

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Method 2: Connecting to a PC for charging
Connect the Mobile Wi-Fi to a PC using a compatible data cable.

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Accessing the Internet via Wi-Fi Connection
Step1: Power on the Mobile WiFi
Press and hold until the screen lights up.
The Mobile WiFi is powered on.
Note: Press and hold to power o the
Mobile WiFi.

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Step2: Establish a Wi-Fi Connection (Take a computer with Windows XP
operating system as an example)
1. Make sure that the Wi-Fi is enabled.
2. Select Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection.
Note: To set up a Wi-Fi connection, the PC must have a wireless network adapter installed.
If Wireless Network Connection is displayed, a wireless network adapter is available.
Otherwise, check to make sure you have a wireless network adapter installed.
3. Click View available wireless networks to display a list of wireless networks available.
4. Select the network indicated by the SSID of the Mobile WiFi, and then click Connect.
Note:
lIf the encryption parameter is already set for the Mobile WiFi, the Wireless Network
Connection dialog box is displayed. Enter the wireless network key in the dialog box.
lPress the button twice in one second to view the current SSID and wireless
network key sequentially on the screen.
5. Wait until the wireless connection icon is displayed in the status area in the lower
right corner of the PC screen.

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Step3: Access the Internet
After you establish a Wi-Fi connection successfully, you can access the Internet using the
following modes.
Mode Operations
Auto
After the Mobile Wi-Fi is powered on, it will connect to the Internet
automatically. If there is no data transmission over a period of time, the
Mobile Wi-Fi automatically terminates the Internet connection.
Manual Launch the web management page and follow the prompts to connect
to or disconnect from the network.

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Note:
lLaunch the web management page to select the mode for accessing the Internet.
lYou can choose whether to enable the Mobile Wi-Fi to connect to the Internet
automatically even while you are roaming. If this function is disabled, the Mobile Wi-Fi
automatically disconnects from the Internet while you are roaming. To access the
Internet, set up a connection manually.
Accessing the Web Management Page
1. Make sure that the connection between the Mobile Wi-Fi and the client is established.
2. Start the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.
3. Enter the password and log in to the web management page.
Note: The default password is admin.

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Daily Use
Power Saving Mode
If no operation is performed on the Mobile Wi-Fi within a preset period, the screen turns o.
Press any key to light up the screen.
If the Mobile Wi-Fi is powered by the battery only, choose whether to enable the Mobile
WiFi to turn o Wi-Fi automatically. If this function is enabled and no Wi-Fi devices access
the Mobile Wi-Fi for a preset period, the Mobile WiFi turns o Wi-Fi automatically. You can
press any key to turn on Wi-Fi again.
Validating the PIN Code
If PIN code protection is enabled, log in to the web management page and follow the
prompts to enter the correct PIN code. Both PIN and PUK are delivered with the SIM card.
For details, consult your service provider.

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Establishing a WPS Connection
If a Wi-Fi client connected to the Mobile Wi-Fi supports the WPS function, a wireless
network key will be automatically generated without manual input. To establish a WPS
connection, perform the following steps:
1. Power on the Mobile Wi-Fi.
2. Start the client.
3. Enable the WPS function of the Mobile Wi-Fi.
Note: After Wi-Fi is enabled, press and hold
until a WPS activation animation is displayed on
the screen to enable the WPS function of the
Mobile Wi-Fi.
4. Enable the WPS function of the client.
Note: For WPS operations on the client, see the user guide of the client.

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Restoring Factory Defaults
If you forget the changes you have made to some
parameters, you may restore factory default settings
and recongure the Mobile Wi-Fi. To restore to
factory default, press and holdthe R ESE T button
until the screen turns o. All factory default
settings will be successfully restored.
Note: Restoring to factory default deletes all personal conguration settings and restores all
web-based management settings and parameters to their default values.

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Example: Wi-Fi Connection to a Smart Phone (iPhone)
1. Select Settings > Wi-Fi, and then turn on
Wi-Fi.
2. Automatically detect the networks in range
and display the access point list.
3. Select a network indicated by the SSID of the
Mobile Wi-Fi.
4. If necessary, enter a password and tapJoin.
(Networks requiring a password appear with
a lock icon.)
Note: Some Wi-
-
Fi clients such as iTouch, PS3 and
NDSi can also access the Internet via the Mobile
Wi Fi. For details, see the user guides of the Wi-Fi
clients.

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Tips
If the Mobile Wi-Fi is placed in an environment with poor ventilation, it may overheat after
extended use. When the Mobile Wi-Fi overheats,it will switch o and disconnect from the
network automatically to protect itself. If this happens, place the Mobile WiFi in a
well-ventilated location, then restart the Mobile Wi-Fi.
If you are experiencing diculties using the Mobile Wi-Fi, try the following:
lSee help on the web management page.
lRestart the Mobile Wi-Fi.
lRestore the factory defaults.
lContact your service provider.
MKT-1410 06.12.2012