Huawei EchoLife BM325 User manual

EchoLife BM325 WiMAX USB Modem
Quick Start

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Contents
01 Before you begin........................................... 1
02 Getting to Know Your USB Modem ................... 1
03 Requirements on PC Conguration................... 2
04 Connecting the External Antenna (Optional)...... 3
05 Installation Guide.......................................... 3
06 Setting Up a PPP Dial-Up Connection................ 5
07 Connecting and Disconnecting a Network.......... 6
08 Troubleshooting ............................................ 8
09 Specications ..............................................10
10 Warnings and Precautions..............................11

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01 Before you begin
Check the following items in the product package. If you nd anything missing
or damaged, contact the service provider.
USB Modem
USB Cable
Quick Start
Qualication Card
02 Getting to Know Your USB Modem
The supported functions and actual appearance are subject to your product
purchased. The following pictures are displayed for illustration purpose only.
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Indicator Status Description
On The USB Modem is powered on.
Blinks once per
second
The USB Modem accesses the network normally. No
data, however, is being transmitted.
Blinks
The USB Modem is transmitting data. The larger the
amount of transmitted data is, the higher the blinking
speed is.
Off The USB Modem is powered off.
03 Requirements on PC Conguration
Your PC must meet the following conguration requirements for using the USB
Modem. Otherwise, the operation performance of the USB Modem may be de-
graded.
Item Conguration
Memory 128 MB random access memory (RAM) or above
Free hard disk
space 50 MB or above
Operating system
(OS)
Windows XP (With Service Pack 2 or a patch of later
version)
Windows Vista
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USB interface Standard USB 2.0
Display resolution 800×600 pixel or above. 1024×768 pixel is recommend-
ed.

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04 Connecting the External Antenna (Optional)
Do not use the external antenna outdoors.
During lightning storms, stop using the external antenna and disconnect
it from the USB Modem.
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To connect the external antenna to your USB Modem, do as follows:
Power off the USB Modem.
Pull out the plastic plug on the side of the USB Modem and connect the
external antenna to the USB Modem.
It is recommended that you connect the external antenna to the interface
not close to the USB port.
Put the external antenna in an open space without any surrounding obsta-
cles, to ensure good reception of network signals.
05 Installation Guide
The procedure for installing the management program depends on the operat-
ing system installed on your PC. The following section takes Windows XP as an
example.
Connecting the USB Modem to the PC
CAUTION
Ensure that the PC is powered on when connecting the USB Modem to
The PC. Otherwise, the USB Modem may not work properly.
Power on the PC.
Connect the USB Modem to the PC by using the USB cable, as shown in the
following gure.
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c.
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Use the delivery-attached cable. A USB extension cable or an extra-long
USB cable may cause shortage of power supply, thus making the device
unserviceable.
During lightning storms, stop using the USB modem and disconnect it
from the computer.
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Installing the Management Program
Power on the PC.
Connect the USB Modem to the PC by using the USB cable.
The OS displays a message that new hardware is found and prompts you to
install the management program.
Install the management program according to the on-screen instructions.
When you nish installing the management program, the shortcut icon of
the management program appears in the notication area.
Uninstalling the Management Program
You can uninstall the management program by two methods.
Method one:
Exit the management program.
Choose Start > All programs.
Find the management program.
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b.
c.
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e.
a.
b.
c.