Huawei B315 Series User manual

B315 LTE CPE
Quick Start

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1Getting to know your B315
Power indicator
On: the B315 is powered on.
Off: the B315 is powered off.
Network mode
indicator
Steady cyan: connected to an LTE 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.
–Failed to connect to a mobile network or an
Ethernet network.
Wi-Fi/WPS
indicator
Steady on: Wi-Fi turned on.
Blinking: a WPS connection is being set up.
Off: Wi-Fi turned off.

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LAN/WAN
indicator
Steady on:
–At least one of the LAN ports is connected to a
device.
–WAN port is connected to an Ethernet port.
Blinking: data is being transmitted through a LAN
port or the WAN port.
Off:
–No device is connected to a LAN port.
– WAN port is not connected to an Ethernet port.
Signal strength
indicator
On: signal reception available (more bars mean
better reception).
Off: no reception.
SIM card slot Install a standard SIM card to access the Internet via
an LTE data connection.
External antenna
port Connect to external antenna after remove the cover.
WPS button Press and hold for 2 or more seconds until is
blinking to active WPS connection when Wi-Fi is
turned on.
Power button Press and hold for about 3 seconds to power the
B315 on or off.
Reset button
Restoring the default settings of the B315 will erase
all previous settings.
When the B315 is powered on, use a sharply
pointed object to press and hold for about 3 seconds
until indicator is blinking to restore the B315 to
its factory settings. After the factory defaults are
restored, the B315 will restart automatically.
Power port Connect to compatible power adapter.
LAN port Connect to computer, switch, or other LAN device.
LAN4/WAN port
Working as a LAN port when connected to a
computer, switch, or other LAN device.
Working as a WAN port when connected to an
Ethernet port on the wall.

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USB port
Connect to a USB storage device, or USB printer.
This port cannot be connected to USB host devices
such as computers.
The B315 supports USB 1.0/USB 2.0 storage devices
in FAT32 format of up to 32 GB. Storage devices with
power supply requirements exceeding USB standards
may not work properly. It is recommended that you
prepare an external power supply in these cases.
The B315 is compatible with samba-supported USB
printers.
Telephone port Not in use.
2Installation
Scenario 1: Accessing the Internet using an LTE
network
Step 1: Installing the SIM card
1. Slide off the card slot cover.
2. Insert the SIM card into the card slot. Ensure that the beveled edge of the SIM card
aligns with that of the card slot.
3. Close the card slot cover.
Do not remove the SIM card when it is in use. Doing so will affect the performance of
your B315 and data stored on the SIM card may be lost.
This may damage the SIM
c
ard memory, rendering it unusable.

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Step 2: Connecting cables
Once connected to a power outlet, the B315 automatically powers on.
Warning: This equipment may not work when mains power fails.
Power adapter Computer
USB flash drive
Laptop, tablet, or smart
phone

To prevent interference caused by radio signals, place the B315 at least 1 meter
(3.28 feet) away from telephone and other electrical devices.

Use only the power adaptor supplied by the manufacturer for this device. The
B315's power adapter model is HW-120100XYW. X and Y represent letters or
numbers that vary by region. For details about the specific adapter model, contact
an authorized dealer.

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Optional: Installing the external antenna
In areas with poor reception, connect external antenna to the B315's external
antenna port to improve signal reception.
1. Power off the B315 and disconnect it from the power outlet.
2. Use a small tool, such as a key or a paper clip, to remove the cover from the
antenna ports. Keep the cover in a safe place.
3. Screw external antenna fully into the antenna port.
4. Keep external antenna upward to get better signal.
The external antenna is an optional accessory, and may not included in the packaging
box. If required, please contact your local dealer to purchase it.

Before installing the external antenna, ensure that the B315 is powered off and
disconnected from the power outlet.

Only use the external antenna indoors, and do not use it during thunderstorm.

Do not change another unexpected antenna unless manufacturer provide.

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Scenario 2: Accessing the Internet using Ethernet
Connect the B315 to a wall-mounted Ethernet port or an ADSL modem for Internet
access.
Once connected to a power outlet, the B315 automatically powers on.
Warning: This equipment may not work when mains power fails.
Power adapter Computer USB flash drive
Ethernet port
on the wall
Laptop, tablet,
or smart phone

To prevent interference caused by radio signals, place the B315 at least 1 meter
(3.28 feet) away from telephone and other electrical devices.

Use only the power adaptor supplied by the manufacturer for this device. The
B315's power adapter model is HW-120100XYW. X and Y represent letters or
numbers that vary by region. For details about the specific adapter model, contact
an authorized dealer.

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3Setting up a Wi-Fi connection
Step 1: Enabling Wi-Fi on the B315
When the indicator is steady on, the Wi-Fi function of the B315 is turned on.
Step 2: Recording the SSID and Wi-Fi key
The default SSID and Wi-Fi key are printed on the B315's bottom label.
Step 3: Setting up a Wi-Fi connection on your client
Method 1: Setting up a Wi-Fi connection manually
1. From your Wi-Fi enabled client, scan for wireless networks in your area.
2. Connect to the network name that matches the SSID found on the device label.
3. When prompted for password, enter the Wi-Fi Key found on the device label. (The
Wi-Fi key is case sensitive.) Your client will notify you when it is connected.
Make sure your client (computer, tablet, or smart phone) also supports Wi
-Fi.
For details about how to manually enable or disable the Wi
-Fi function, refer to the
WLAN settings section of the help information on the web management page.
To prevent unauthorized parties from accessing your Wi
-Fi network, it is
recommended that you change the SSID and Wi
-Fi key from time to time. For details,
see the
help information on the web management page.

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Method 2: Setting up a Wi-Fi connection through WPS
If the client supports WPS, you can set up a WPS connection as follows:
1. Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled on the client.
2. Press and hold the WPS button for 2 or more seconds. The indicator then
starts blinking.
3. Activate the WPS connection on the client in 2 minutes.
For instructions about how to enable a WPS connection on the client, see the client's
user guide.