Huawei B618 User manual

B618 LTE CPE
Quick Start

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Thank you for purchasing the LTE CPE. This LTE
CPE brings you a high speed wireless network
connection.
This document will help you understand your LTE CPE, so you can start using it
right away. Please read this document carefully before using your LTE CPE.
For detailed information about the functions and configurations of the LTE CPE,
refer to the Help on the web management page that comes with the LTE CPE.
1 Getting to know your LTE CPE
Note:
 During thunderstorms and rainy weather, turn off and disconnect the LTE CPE.
 The LTE CPE function descriptions and illustrations in this document are for your
reference only. The product you have purchased may vary.
Application scenario
The LTE CPE can:
 Provide Internet access for Wi-Fi® devices and a computer.
 Connect to a telephone for voice services.
 Expand LAN coverage together with a hub or a switch.

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Note:
When the LTE CPE is in use, you can alter its position or orientation to improve
signal reception.
Selecting the installation environment
Obstacles such as concrete and wooden walls will affect the transmission of the
network signal. It is recommended that when you install LTE CPE you choose an
open space.
Keep the LTE CPE away from equipment that generates strong magnetic and
electric fields, for instance microwaves, refrigerators, and satellite receivers.
2 Appearance
1. External antenna sockets*
Connect to external antennas.
2. Power button
Press and hold to power the B618 on or off.
3. USB port
Connect to a USB device.
4. WAN/LAN port
 Working as a LAN port when connected to a computer, switch, or other LAN
device.

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 Working as a WAN port when connected to an Ethernet port on the wall.
5. Landline phone port
Connect to a telephone.
6. Power input
Connect to compatible power adapter.
7. Signal indicators
Green: signal reception available (more indicators mean better reception).
8. WPS button
Press and hold to active WPS connection when Wi-Fi is turned on.
9. Indicators
Power LED indicator
 Off: Power off.
 On: Power on.
Status LED indicator
 Off: Data server connection is disconnected.
 Blinking in green: Firmware update.
 Green: Get IP address of WAN.
LAN LED indicator
 Off: No device is connected to a LAN port.
 Blinking: data is being transmitted through a LAN port.
 Green: At least one of the LAN ports is connected to a device.
Wi-Fi LED indicator
 Off: Both 2.4G and 5G Wi-Fi is closed.
 Blinking in green: WPS open.
 Green: Both or one of the 2.4G and 5G Wi-Fi is opened.
Mode LED indicator
 Steady cyan/blue/ yellow: connected to a mobile network.
 Steady green: connected to an Ethernet network.
 Steady red:
The SIM card is not recognized, the PIN has not been entered, or the PIN
verification failed.

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10. Micro-SIM card slot
Accommodate a micro-SIM card.
11. RESET button
Restore the LTE CPE to its factory settings.
* External antennas
The external antennas are optional accessory. To buy external antennas, please
contact network service provider.
3 Setup
1. Installing the micro-SIM card
Install the micro-SIM card according to the illustration.
Note:
 When removing the micro-SIM card, gently press the micro-SIM card in,
then release. The card will automatically pop out.
 Do not remove the micro-SIM card when the LTE CPE is powered on. Doing
so will affect the performance of your LTE CPE, and data stored on the
micro-SIM card may be lost.
2. Connecting to a power adapter
Install the power adapter according to the illustration.
Note:

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Use the provided power adapter. Use of an incompatible power adapter or one
from an unknown manufacturer may cause the LTE CPE to malfunction, fail, or
could even cause a fire. Such use voids all warranties, whether expressed or
implied, on the product.
4 Connecting to your router's Wi-Fi network
Once the router has connected to a mobile data network, you can connect your
computer or mobile phone to the router's Wi-Fi network to access the Internet.
Please refer to the label on the bottom of the router for the default wireless
network name (SSID) and password (Wi-Fi KEY).
Note:
 When the Wi-Fi LED indicator is steady on, Wi-Fi is enabled. To enable or
disable Wi-Fi, refer to the help section on the router's web-based
management page.
 Ensure that you promptly change the Wi-Fi network name and password on
the web-based management page to prevent unauthorized access to your
Wi-Fi network. Once you have changed the password, you will need to
reconnect to the router's Wi-Fi network.

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5 Configuring your router
You can configure the router using the web-based management page. Please
refer to the label on the bottom of the router for the default IP address, user name,
and password.
More information can be found in the help section of the web-based management
page.
Note:
You will be prompted to change the default login password for the web-based
management page to prevent unauthorized users from changing the router's
settings.
6 Optional configurations
Note:
The features described in this section are for reference purposes only. Your
router may not support all of these features.

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1. Connecting multiple devices
You can connect a computer, or landline phone to the router to access the Internet,
make telephone calls, and more.

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2. Installing external antennas
You can install external antennas to improve signal reception. Please contact your
network service provider to purchase the antennas.
Note:
Turn off the router and unplug the power adapter before installing any external
antennas.
External antennas are only suitable for indoor use. Do not use external
antennas during thunderstorms.
Only use external antennas provided by your network service provider.