Huawei EC167 User manual

Thank you for choosing the Mobile Broadband USB
Stick. With your USB Stick, you can access a wireless
network at high speed.
Note:
This manual describes the appearance of the USB Stick, 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.
Getting to Know Your USB Stick
The following figure shows the appearance of the USB Stick. It is provided only for your
reference. The actual product may be different.
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nRotatable USB Connector
It connects the USB Stick to a PC.
oIndicator
It indicates the status of the USB Stick.
zSolid: The USB Stick is powered on.
zBlinking once every 2s: The USB Stick is searching for a network or no network is found.
zBlinking twice every 2s: The USB Stick finds a network.
zBlinking once every 0.2s: The USB Stick is transmitting data.
pStrap Hole
You can tie a strap to the USB Stick through the strap hole.
qMicroSD Card Slot
It holds a microSD card.
rUIM Card Slot
It holds a User Identity Module (UIM) card.
Getting Your USB Stick Ready
1. Slide the back cover to remove it from the USB Stick.
2. Insert the UIM card and the microSD card into the corresponding card slots, as shown in
the following figure.
3. Replace the back cover and slide it into place.
Note:
zThe microSD card is an optional accessory. If it is not provided in the package, you can
buy one yourself.
zEnsure that the beveled edge of the UIM card is properly aligned with that of the UIM
card slot and the microSD card is inserted according to the direction as labeled on the
microSD card slot.
zDo not remove the microSD or UIM card when the card is in use. Otherwise, the card as
well as your USB Stick may get damaged and the data stored on the card may be
corrupted.
Installation/Removal Guide
The procedure for installing the management program depends on the operating system
(OS) installed on your PC. The following sections take Windows XP as an example.
Connecting the USB Stick to a PC
Plug the USB Stick into the USB port of your PC.

Installing the USB Stick Management Program
1. Connect the USB Stick with the PC.
2. The OS automatically detects and recognizes the new hardware and starts the
installation wizard.
Note:
If the auto-run program does not respond, find the AutoRun.exe file in the driver path.
Then double-click AutoRun.exe to run the program.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions of the installation wizard.
4. After the program is installed, a shortcut icon for the management program appears on
the desktop.
Starting the Management Program
After being installed, the management program starts automatically. Then every time the
USB Stick is connected to the PC, the management program starts automatically.
You can also double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop to start the management
program.
Removing the USB Stick
1. Double-click in the notification area. Then the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog
box appears.
2. Select the corresponding hardware and then click Stop.
3. When the message "It is safe to remove the device" appears, remove the USB Stick.
Uninstalling the Management Program
1. Choose Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
2. Find the management program and click Remove to uninstall the management
program.
Note:
Exit the management program before uninstalling it.
Version: V100R001_01 Part Number: 3101****