Huawei E5830 User manual

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Thank you for choosing this Wireless Terminal
(hereinafter referred to as the device).
Note:
zThe supported functions and actual appearance are subject to your product
purchased. The following pictures are displayed for illustration purpose only. For
details of your product selection, consult your service provider.
zThis guide briefly describes the function of the device. For the operation of
configuring the management parameters, see Help on the management program or
web management page.
zThe device can be used in a reasonable closed environment such as a pocket,
handbag or laptop bag, however if there is a risk that the ambient temperature will
increase when the device is processing data services for a long period, due to the
device not being able to dissipate the heat effectively. If this happens and as a safety
precaution the device will switch off automatically or disconnect. In the event of this
happening please restart your device as usual to restart the connection.

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1. Get to Know Your Device
1. USB connector
2. Micro SD card slot
3. Battery_button
4. Power On/Off
5. WiFi/WPS button
6. Dialing button
7. Signal indicator
8. Roam indicator
9. WiFi/WPS indicator
10. Mode indicator
11. Battery indicator
zWiFi: Wireless Fidelity
zWPS: WiFi Protected Setup

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Indicator Status
zSteady on and in red: The USIM/SIM card does not exist or the PIN
code is not verified or the signal is inexistent.
zSteady on and in yellow: The signal strength is weak.
zSteady on and in green: The signal strength is strong.
zOff: The device is not in the roaming state.
zSteady on and in red: The device is in the roaming state.
zOff: The WiFi and WPS are disabled.
zSteady on and in blue: The WiFi is enabled.
zFast Blinking in blue: The WPS is enabled.
zOff: The network service is inexistent.
zFast blinking in green: dialing up.
zBlinking in green: 2G network registered.
zSteady on and in green: 2G data service connected.
zBlinking in blue: 3G network registered.
zSteady on and in blue: 3G data service connected.

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Indicator Status
zFast blinking in red: The battery power level is very low and must be
charged immediately; otherwise the device will be powered off.
zSteady on and in red: The battery power level is weak.
zSteady on and in green: The battery power level is enough.
zBlinking: The battery is being charged. If the indicator is in red, the
battery level is too low to power on the device. When the indicator
turns green, you can power on the device.
2. Prepare the Device
Install the USIM/SIM Card and Battery
Position the card at the card slot entrance, making sure it is facing the same way as show
in the diagram, with the notched corner at the top left. Then slide in.

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Power on the Device
Press and hold until the indicators become
lightened; the device is powered on.
Note: Press and hold until the indicators are
off; the device is powered off.

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3. How to Access the Internet with
WiFi
Step1. Establish the WiFi Connection (Take PC
for Example)
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network
Connections > Wireless Network
Connection.
Note: To set up a WiFi connection, the PC
must be configured with the wireless
network adapter. If the wireless network
connection is displayed, the wireless network
adapter is available. Otherwise, you should
check your wireless network adapter.
2. Click View available Wireless Networks to display the wireless network connection list.

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3. Select the network connection that the
SSID is the same as that of the device, and
then click .
Note:
zIf the encryption parameter is set for the
device, the Wireless Network Connection
dialog box is displayed and requires
the network key and confirmation.
zThe SSID and key label is attached on
the device.
Wait for a while. The wireless connection icon displays in the status area in the lower right
corner of the screen. Then, your PC can automatically connect to the device.
Step2. Access the Internet
By default, the device automatically dials up to access the Internet. You can directly use the
Internet service.
If the Internet service does not respond, you can access the Internet using the dialing

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button manually.
Press and hold until is blinking, the
connection is set up successfully. Then you can use the
Internet service.
Note: Press and hold until is off, the connection is tore down.
4. How to Install the Management Program
The procedure for installing the
management program depends on the
operating system installed on your PC. The
following section takes Windows XP as an
example.
1. Power on the device.
2. Connect the device and PC with the compatible data cable.
3. The OS (Operating System) automatically detects and recognizes new hardware and
starts the installation wizard.
Note: If the auto-run program does not respond, find the installing file in the driver path.

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Then double-click the installing file to run the program.
4. Follow the prompts of the installation wizard.
5. After the program is installed, the shortcut icon of the program is displayed on the
desktop.
6. After the device is installed, the program is launched automatically. Then every time
the device is connected to the PC with the compatible data cable, the program is
launched automatically.
Note: You can also double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop to launch the program.
5. How to Access the Web Management Page
1. Start the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.
2. Enter the password, and then click Login.
zAdmin: This user type is authorized to view and change configurations. The default
password is admin.
Note: If the page is unavailable while the device is being connected with PC through the
compatible data cable, launch the management program and then access the web page.

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6. Everyday Use
Charging the Battery
Note: If you have not used the battery for a long time,
please recharge it first.
Method 1: Using the charger
Caution:
zUse the compatible charger delivered only by the manufacturer with this device model.
Using charger of other device model, other manufacturers or vendors may invalidate
any approval or warranty applicable to the device, result in the non-operation of the
device, and cause danger.
zCharger is an optional accessory. If the charger is not provided in the package, you
can contact your service provider to buy one yourself.
Method 2: Connecting to a PC for charging
1. Power off the device.
2. Connect the device and PC with the compatible data cable.

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Note: To ensure that the battery has sufficient power to provide the data service longer, it
is recommended that you do not power on the device until the charging is finished. If the
device is powered on, the management program is launched automatically and the data
service is started. Now, the charging is stopped.
Saving Power mode
If the device has not been carried out any operations for 15 seconds, the indicators are off.
If the device has not been accessed for 10 minutes by default, the device changes to the
deep sleep state. In this state, you can press any key to activate the device. Now the
indicators become lightened.
When the device is in the deep sleep state, the WiFi is
automatically disabled.
Enabling/Disabling the WiFi
zPress and hold until is steady on and in blue, the WiFi is enabled.
zPress and hold until is off, the WiFi is disabled.

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Mode of Accessing the Internet
After you establish the WiFi Connection successfully, you can access the Internet using the
following modes.
Mode Operations
Manual 1. Access the Internet using the dialing button manually. For details,
see the chapter of “Step2. Access the Internet”.
Note: You can also launch the management program or web page to
connect to or disconnect from the network following the prompts.
2. Wait for a while. If you are notified that the connection is
successful, you can use the Internet service.
On Demand After the device is powered on, it can automatically connect to the
Internet when data transmission is required. If data transmission is not
performed over a period of time, the device automatically tears down
the Internet connection.
Auto After the device is powered on, it can automatically connect to the
Internet no matter whether data transmission is required.

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Note:
zThe dialing button dose not work in the Auto or On Demand mode.
zYou can launch the web management page to select the mode of accessing the
Internet.
Establishing the WPS Connection
If the WiFi Clients connected with the device support the WPS, the device can
automatically generate a network key without manually entering. The operation steps of
WPS-PBC (Push button configuration) are as follows.
1. Power on the device.
2. Start the Clients connected with the device.
3. Enable the WPS of the device.
Note: After the WiFi is enabled, press and hold . When becomes off first
and then fast blinking in blue, the WPS of the device is enabled.
4. Enable the WPS of the Clients.
Note: For the WiFi operations of the Clients see the Clients’ user guide.

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Networking Diagram
The procedure for establishing a
WiFi connection depends on the
operating system installed on
your WiFi Clients. The aforesaid
section takes a WiFi PC as an
example. For other Clients, you
need to configure them as
required.

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Micro SD card
1. Remove the rubber cap from the Micro SD
card slot. Then insert the Micro SD card into
the slot.
2. After inserting the Micro SD card completely, replace the rubber cap.
Note:
zMicro SD card is an optional accessory. If the Micro SD card is not provided in the
package, you can buy one yourself.
zTo remove the Micro SD card, open the rubber cap and press the Micro SD card gently.
Now the Micro SD card will pop up automatically. Then take it out.
zDo not remove the card when it is being used. Removing the card during an operation
may damage the card as well as the device, and data stored on the card may be
corrupted.
Restoring the Factory Defaults
If you need to reconstruct the network or you forget the changes of some parameters, you
can choose to restore factory defaults and reconfigure the device.

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Press and hold and at the same time until all the indicators are off,
you restore the factory defaults successfully.
Note: After this operation, all personal configuration settings are deleted and all
web-based management settings and parameters will be restored to their default values.
Friendly Tips
If you cannot ensure that the device is normal, you can try these following ways to solve:
zSee Help on the management program or web page.
zRestart the device.
zRestore the factory defaults.
zContact your service provider.
7. Safety Information
This section contains important information pertaining to the operating instructions of your
device. It also contains information about how to use the device safely. Read this
information carefully before using your device.

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Electronic Device
Do not use your device if using your device is prohibited. Do not use the device when
using your device causes danger or interference with electronic devices.
Medical Device
zFollow rules and regulations set forth by hospitals and health care facilities. Do not
use your device when using the device is prohibited.
zSome wireless devices may affect the performance of hearing aids or pacemakers.
For any such problems, consult your service provider.
zIf you are using an electronic medical device, consult the doctor or the device
manufacturer to confirm whether radio waves affect the operation of this device.
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
Do not use your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and comply
with all signs and instructions. Areas that may have potentially explosive atmospheres
include the areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

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Triggering of sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or a fire, resulting in bodily
injuries or even deaths. Do not use your device at refueling points such as service stations.
Comply with restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage, and
distribution areas, and chemical plants. In addition, adhere to restrictions in areas where
blasting operations are in progress. Before using the device, watch out for areas that have
potentially explosive atmospheres that are often, but not always, clearly marked. Such
locations include areas below the deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities,
and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal
powders. Ask the manufacturers of vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as
propane or butane) whether this device can be safely used in their vicinity.
Traffic Security
zObserve local laws and regulations while using the device. To prevent accidents, do
not use your wireless device while driving.
zRF signals may affect electronic systems of motor vehicles. For more information,
consult the vehicle manufacturer.
zIn a motor vehicle, do not place the device over the air bag or in the air bag
deployment area. Otherwise, the device may hurt you owing to the strong force when

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the air bag inflates.
zDo not use your device while flying in an aircraft and before boarding an aircraft.
Using wireless devices in an aircraft may cause danger to the operation of the aircraft
and disrupt the wireless telephone network. It may also be considered illegal.
Operating Environment
zDo not use or charge the device in dusty, damp, and dirty places or places with
magnetic fields. Otherwise, it may result in a malfunction of the circuit.
zWhile using the device, observe the local laws and regulations, and respect others'
privacy and legal rights.
zPlace the device or accessories in well-ventilated, cool, and out-of-direct-sunlight
place. Avoid enveloping the device, or covering towels and placing articles on the
device. Place the device out of a box or case to avoid poor heat dissipation that
results in the damage to the device.
zOn a stormy day with thunder, do not use your device, to prevent any danger caused
by lightning.
zKeep the ambient temperature between -10 °C to +35°C for using the device.

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Safety of Children
Comply with all precautions with regard to children's safety. Letting the child play with your
device or its accessories, which may include parts that can be detached from the device,
may be dangerous, as it may present a choking hazard. Ensure that small children are
kept away from the device and accessories.
Accessories
Use the accessories delivered only by the manufacturer. Using accessories of other
manufacturers or vendors with this device model may invalidate any approval or warranty
applicable to the device, result in the non-operation of the device, and cause danger.
Battery and Charger
zUnplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when not in use.
zThe battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times before it eventually
wears out. When the standby time and the working time are shorter than the normal
time, replace the battery.