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.