Huawei B525 User manual

B525 LTE CPE
Quick Start

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1 Product overview
Power indicator Network status indicator
Wi-Fi®/WPS indicator LAN/WAN indicator
Signal strength indicator Power input
LAN/WAN port External antenna sockets
USB port Landline phone port
Reset button micro-SIM card slot
WPS button Power button

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2 Setup
SSID：....................
Wi-Fi KEY：.............
SSID-5G：....................
Insert a micro-SIM card into the micro-SIM card slot as shown in the
preceding diagram and then connect the power adapter to the B525 router.
The router will turn on automatically and search for available mobile
networks.
The following indicators will turn on when the router has successfully
connected to a network.
Cyan/blue/yellow:
Connected to a mobile
network.
White: More signal bars
indicate a stronger signal.

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Do not insert or remove a micro-SIM card when the router is running, as this
may affect performance or damage the micro-SIM card.

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3 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'sWi-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).
When the 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'sWi-Fi network.

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4 Configuring your router
User name:
yyy
Password:
zzz
XXX.XXX.X.X
XXX.XXX.X.X
User name：
yyy
Password：
zzz
IP:XXX.XXX.X.X
User:yyy
Password:zzz
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.
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.

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5 Optional configurations
1. Connecting multiple devices
You can connect a computer, or landline phone to the router to access the
Internet, make telephone calls, and more.
The features described in this section are for reference purposes only.Your
router may not support all of these features.
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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. If you only require
one antenna, plug it into the socket.
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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.

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3. Accessing the Internet through an Ethernet port
You can connect the router to a wall-mounted Ethernet port using an
Ethernet cable to connect to the Internet when you have used up your data
allowance.
Configure the relevant settings on the web-based management page before
connecting to the Internet through an Ethernet port. More information can
be found in the help section of the web-based management page.

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4. Downloading Huawei HiLink App
Scan the QR code to download the Huawei HiLink App and configure the
router from your phone.

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6 Additional information
If you are experiencing any issues with the router:
Restart the router.
Refer to the help section on the web-based management page.
Restore the router to its factory settings.
Contact your network service provider.
Please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recently
updated hotline and email address in your country or region.
7 FAQs
How do I restore factory settings?
When the router is turned on, press the reset button for approximately 3
seconds using a pointed object until the indicator starts to blink.
Restoring factory settings will clear all customized settings. Proceed with
caution.
How can I connect to the router using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS)?
1. Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled on the client.
2. Press and hold the WPS button on the router for two to five seconds to set
up a 2.4 GHz WPS connection, or press and hold the WPS button on the
router for more than five seconds to set up a 5 GHz WPS connection.
The illustrations in this guide are for reference purposes only and may not
reflect the exact appearance of your product. Please contact your network
service provider for more detailed information.

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Why is the content displayed on the Web UI management page
not up to date?
Depending on your browser's cache, the content for your device on the Web
UI management page may not be up to date. Manually clear your browser's
cache (for example, open your browser and choose Internet Options >
General > Browsing history > Delete.) and re-launch the Web UI management
page.
8 Troubleshooting
Why is the indicator red after I have finished configuring the
router?
1. Make sure you have a working micro-SIM card and ensure that it is
inserted properly.
2. Move the router to an open space free from obstructions and make sure
you have an available mobile network in your area.
3. If the problem persists, please contact your network service provider.
Why is the indicator status steady on cyan, blue, or yellow,
but the indicator is off?
Your mobile network has poor reception. Move the router to a place with
better reception.
Why can't I access the router's web-based management page?
1. Ensure that your computer is connected to the router through an Ethernet
cable or Wi-Fi.
2. Ensure that your computer is set to obtain an IP address and DNS server
address automatically.
3. Restart your browser, or try using another browser.
4. If the problem persists, restore the router to its factory settings.