Huawei EC156 User manual

HUAWEI EC156
User Guide

Table of Contents
1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 3
2. System Requirements........................................................................................................... 3
3. EC156 Appearance................................................................................................................. 4
4. Technical Specifications....................................................................................................... 5
5. Inserting a microSD Card .................................................................................................... 6
6. Using the device...................................................................................................................... 7
Installation Procedure for Windows XP ........................................................................ 7
Installation Procedure for Mac OS.................................................................................16
Installation Procedure for Linux ....................................................................................23
7. Laptop Compatibility List..................................................................................................32
8. Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................36
9. Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................................39
10. Warnings and Precautions................................................................................................39

1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Huawei EC156 TATA Photon Plus USB Data
Modem Device.
The User Guide contains important information on the proper use and correct
operation of Huawei EC156 TATA Photon Plus USB Data Modem Device. We
recommend that you read this manual carefully to ensure optimal performance.
2. System Requirements
PC with USB Port
Hardware configuration should satisfy the demand of any of the following
operating system.
a. Windows XP SP2 / SP3, Windows Vista SP1 / SP2, Windows7
b. Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6 with latest upgrades
c. Linux Ubuntu 10.04/9.10/9.04, openSUSE 11.3/11.2, Fedora
13/12/11, Debian 5.0, Xandros 4.2, Mandriva 2010.1/2010.0,
Red Flag 7.0
Display Resolution：Above 800x600
Note:
If your PC has lower configuration，the performance of EC156 may be lower.

3. EC156 Appearance
Please find below the description that you need to know to start using your device.
Name
Description
1.USB Plug
It connects the device to your PC.
2.Strap Hole
You can tie the cap and the USB Stick together by
threading a strap through the strap holes, so that the
cap will not be easily lost.
3.Indicator light
Solid: Device is powered on.
Blinking once every 2 seconds: Device is searching
for a network or no network is found.
Blinking twice every 2 seconds: Device finds a
network.
Blinking once every 0.2 second: Device is
transmitting data.
4. microSD card
Slot
To install a microSD slot and use it as a data storage
device
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1
2
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4. Technical Specifications
Modem Type
USB Dongle NON-RIUM
Mode
EVDO REV A
Frequency (Band )
800 MHz
Antenna Type
Internal
Dimension
83.0mm×26.5mm×11.5mm
Memory Card Slot Support
microSD card
External Memory Support
Up to 4GB
Speeds
Up to 3.1 Mbps (Downlink) &
Up to 1.8 Mbps (Uplink)
NOTE: In regions, where Tata Photon Plus network coverage is unavailable, the
device will operate on Tata Photon Whiz speeds of up to 153.6 Kbps

5. Inserting a microSD Card
1. Slide the back cover to remove it from the device.
2. Insert the microSD card into the corresponding card slot, as shown in the
following figure.
3. Replace the back cover and slide it into place.

6. Using the device
For different operating system, the installation process is different. Please note the
process for the following Operating Systems
Installation Procedure for Windows XP
1．Connect the USB Modem with PC
Connect the USB Modem with your PC via USB port.

2．Install the Dialer & Driver
If PC opens the auto run function, it will pop up an installation interface. If not,
please go to CD as shown in the figure below and open it and double click the
“AutoRun.exe” file or right click and click on Auto play.
Please refer to the following screenshots for the further steps of installation

Click “Next “and then to agree with the license agreement click “I Agree”.
Click “Next “and then choose a location path for installation and click install. In
case you do not have any specific location preference you may choose to continue
with the default location and click “Install”.

Please click on “Finish” button.