Huawei E583C User manual

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Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI E583C Wireless
Modem (E5).
Supported functions and actual appearance depend on the specific models you
purchased. The following illustrations are provided for your reference only. For details
about the model you selected, consult your service provider.
This guide briefly describes the functions of the E5. For details about how to set
management parameters, see Help on the web management page.
If the E5 is placed in an environment with poor ventilation, it may overheat after
extended use. When the E5 overheats, it will switch off and disconnect from the
network automatically to protect itself. If this happens, place the E5 in a
well-ventilated location, then restart the E5.

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Getting to Know Your E5
Packing List
The package should contain the following items. If any of the items are missing or
damaged, contact your local dealer immediately.
Quick Start Guide
Safety Information Main unit Battery Data cable Charger
Some accessories are optional and are not provided with the modem. To purchase any
optional accessories, contact your local dealer.

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Connection Scenarios
A Wi-Fi device or computer can be connected to the Internet through the E5. The actual
connection procedure depends on the operating system of the Wi-Fi device or computer.
The connection scenarios illustrated here are for your reference.
Scenario 1: Multi-device access via Wi-Fi Scenario 2: One-device access via USB
Laptop
Digital camera
Game machine
Smart phone

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Scenario 3: Multi-device access via Wi-Fi and USB at the same time
Smart phone
Game machine
Laptop
Digital camera

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Appearance
No. Item
1 External antenna interface
2 Power button
3 USB connector
4 WPS button
5 Screen
Note:
Wi-Fi: Wireless Fidelity
WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

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Screen
No. Item
1 Signal strength
2 Network
3 Wi-Fi enabled
Number of devices connected
4 Internet connection
5 New messages
Number of new messages
6 Battery level
7 Roaming status
8 M: Manual mode
A: Auto mode

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Before You Start
Installing the SIM Card and the Battery
Caution: Do not use any SIM card that is not standard
or is incompatible with the E5. Otherwise, the E5 may
be damaged.
Insert the SIM card in the card slot. Be sure that the SIM card is facing in the right direction,
as shown in figure 2, and then slide the SIM card into the slot.
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Installing the microSD Card
Note:
The microSD card is an optional accessory. If a microSD card
did not come with your modem, you may purchase one
yourself.
To remove the microSD card, press in the card gently.
The microSD card will pop out for removal.
Do not remove the microSD card when it is in use.
Doing so may damage the card and the E5, and data stored
on the card may be lost.

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Charging the Battery
Note: If the battery has not been used for a long time, it must be charged first.
Method 1: Using the charger
Caution: Only use chargers compatible with the E5
and provided by a designated manufacturer. Use of
an incompatible charger or one from an unknown
manufacturer may cause the E5 to malfunction, fail,
or could even cause a fire. Such use voids all
warranties, whether expressed or implied, on the
product.
Method 2: Connecting to a PC for charging
Connect the E5 to a PC using a compatible data cable.

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Accessing the Internet via Wi-Fi Connection
Note: By default, management parameters are preset on the E5 according to the
requirements of the service provider. Follow the steps below to quickly access the Internet.
For the details about how to set management parameters, see Help on the Web
management page.
Step1: Power on the E5.
Step2: Establish a Wi-Fi Connection.
Step3: Access the Internet.
1. Power on the E5
Press and hold until the screen lights up. The E5 is powered on.
Note: Press and hold to power off the E5.

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2. Establish a Wi-Fi Connection (Take a computer with Windows®XP operating
system as an example)
1. Make sure that the Wi-Fi is enabled.
2. Select Start > Control Panel > Network Connections
> Wireless Network Connection.
Note: To set up a Wi-Fi connection, the PC must have a
wireless network adapter installed. If Wireless Network
Connection is displayed, a wireless network adapter is
available. Otherwise, check to make sure you
have a wireless network adapter installed.
3. Click View available wireless networks to
display a list of wireless networks available.
4. Select a network that has the same SSID as
that of the E5, and then click .

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Note:
If the encryption parameter is already set for the E5, the Wireless Network Connection
dialog box is displayed. Enter the network key in the dialog box as shown below.
The SSID and key label are affixed to your E5, as illustrated below.
Wait until the wireless connection icon is displayed in the status area in the lower right
corner of the PC screen.
3. Access the Internet
After you establish a Wi-Fi connection successfully, you can access the Internet using the
following modes.
Caution: Please select a proper Internet connection mode based on your service expense.

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For example, if you are subscribed to the time-based network service, you are
recommended to select Manual mode. For details about the service expense, consult your
service provider.
Mode Operations
Auto
After the E5 is powered on, it will connect to the Internet
automatically if data transmission is required. If there is no data
transmission over a period of time, the E5 automatically terminates the
Internet connection.
Manual
Launch the web management page and follow the prompts to
connect to or disconnect from the network.
Note:
Launch the web management page to select the mode for accessing the Internet.
If you roam to a different network with the E5, it will automatically disconnect an
established network connection. If you need to access the Internet from the new
network, you must re-establish a network connection.

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Accessing the Web Management Page
1. Make sure that the connection between the E5 and the client is a proper one.
2. Start the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.
3. Enter the password, and then click Login.
Note: The default password is admin.
Validating the PIN Code
If PIN code protection is enabled, log in to the web management page and follow the
prompts to enter the correct PIN code. Both PIN and PUK are delivered with the SIM card.
For details, consult your service provider.

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Daily Use
Power Saving Mode
If the E5 is idle for a period of time, the screen turns off.
If the E5 is using battery power and does not process data transmissions for 30 minutes, it
goes to deep sleep state and Wi-Fi is disabled.
When the E5 is in deep sleep state, press any key to enable Wi-Fi and light up the screen.
Establishing a WPS Connection
If a Wi-Fi client connected to the E5 supports the WPS function, a network key will be
automatically generated without manual input. To establish a WPS connection, perform
the following steps:
1. Power on the E5.
2. Start the client.
3. Enable the WPS function of the E5.
Note: After Wi-Fi is enabled, press and hold to

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RESET
enable the WPS function of the E5.
4. Enable the WPS function of the client.
Note: For WPS operations on the client, see the user guide of the client.
Restoring Factory Defaults
If you forget the changes you have made to some
parameters, you may restore factory defaults and
reconfigure the E5.
To restore the factory defaults, press and hold the
RESET button until the screen turns off. All factory
default settings are successfully restored.
Note: Restoring factory defaults deletes all
personal configuration settings and restores all
web-based management settings and parameters to their
default values.

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Tips
If you are experiencing difficulties using the E5, try the following:
See Help on the web management page.
Restart the E5.
Restore the factory defaults.
Contact your service provider.

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Example 1: Wi-Fi Connection to Game Machine (Sony
PSP)
1. Turn on the PSP WLAN switch.
2. Select Settings > Network Settings.
3. Select Infrastructure Mode to connect to
your local Wi-Fi access point.
4. Select New Connection to specify an
easy to remember connection name.
5. Select Scan to detect all networks within
range. The access point list is displayed.
6. Select the SSID in the same way as you
did for the E5. First press the ►button
of your game machine to confirm the
SSID and then press it again to input the
Wi-Fi key.
SSID: The Wi-Fi name of the E5.

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WEP: The Wi-Fi key of the E5.
The default SSID and key label are affixed
to the E5.
7. Press the ►button of your game
machine to continue, and then press the
Xbutton to save the settings.
8. Select Test Connection to check the
connection.
9. Go to Internet Browser.
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Example 2: Wi-Fi Connection to a Smart Phone (iPhone)
1. Select Settings > Wi-Fi, and then turn on
Wi-Fi.
2. Automatically detect the networks in range
and display the access point list.
3. Select a network that the E5 is using.
4. If necessary, enter a password and tap Join.
(Networks requiring a password appear with
a lock icon)
Note: Some Wi-Fi clients such as iTouch, PS3 and
NDS can also access the Internet via the E5. For
details, see the user guides of the Wi-Fi clients.
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