Huawei E587 User manual

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Smart Device Simple World
Thank you for choosing HUAWEI Mobile WiFi
Supported functions and actual appearance depend on the specific models you purchased.
The 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 Mobile WiFi. For details about how to set
management parameters, see help on the web management page.
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2011. All rights reserved.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSE ONLY, AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE
ANY KIND OF WARRANTIES.

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Getting to Know HUAWEI Mobile WiFi
Connection Scenarios
A Wi-Fi device or computer can be connected to the Internet through the Mobile WiFi. 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
Smart phone Game machine
Digital camera
Laptop

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

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Appearance
No. Item
1 Screen
2 WPS button
3 Power button
4 USB port
5 Reset button
6 SIM card slot
7 microSD card slot
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Screen
No. Item
1 Signal strength
2 Network
3 Wi-Fi enabled
Number of devices connected
4 Internet connection status
5 New messages
Number of new messages
6 Battery level
7 International roaming state
8 Traffic data
Connection duration

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Note:
Wi-Fi: Wireless fidelity
WPS: Wi-Fi protected setup
Traffic statistics are for your reference only. To obtain the actual traffic data, contact
your service provider.

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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 Mobile WiFi. Otherwise, the
Mobile WiFi 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
Install the microSD card as shown.
Note:
The microSD card is an optional accessory. If a
microSD card did not come with your Mobile WiFi,
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 Mobile WiFi, 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
Mobile WiFi and provided by a designated
manufacturer. Use of an incompatible charger or one from an unknown manufacturer may
cause the Mobile WiFi 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 Mobile WiFi 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 Mobile WiFi 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 Mobile WiFi
Press and hold until the screen lights up. The
Mobile WiFi is powered on.
Note: Press and hold to power off the Mobile
WiFi.
Step 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.

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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 indicated by the SSID of the Mobile WiFi, and then click Connect.
Note:
If the encryption parameter is already set for the
Mobile WiFi, the Wireless Network Connection
dialog box is displayed. Enter the network key in the
dialog box.
The SSID and network key label are affixed to your
Mobile WiFi.
5. Wait until the wireless connection icon is displayed
in the status area in the lower right corner of the PC screen.

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Step3: 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.
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 Mobile WiFi 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 Mobile WiFi automatically
terminates the Internet connection.
Manual
Launch the web management page and follow the prompts to
connect to or disconnect from the network.

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Note:
Launch the web management page to select the mode for accessing the Internet.
You can choose whether to enable the Mobile WiFi to connect to the Internet
automatically even while you are roaming. If this function is disabled, the Mobile WiFi
automatically disconnects from the Internet while you are roaming. To access the
Internet, set up a connection manually.
Accessing the Web Management Page
1. Make sure that the connection between the Mobile WiFi 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 log in to the web management page.
Note: The default password is admin.

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Daily Use
Power Saving Mode
If no operation is performed on the Mobile WiFi within a preset period, the screen turns off.
Press any key to light up the screen.
If the Mobile WiFi is powered by the battery only, choose whether to enable the Mobile
WiFi to turn off Wi-Fi automatically. If this function is enabled and no Wi-Fi devices access
the Mobile WiFi for a preset period, the Mobile WiFi turns off Wi-Fi automatically. You can
press any key to turn on Wi-Fi again.
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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Establishing a WPS Connection
If a Wi-Fi client connected to the Mobile WiFi
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 Mobile WiFi.
2. Start the client.
3. Enable the WPS function of the Mobile WiFi.
Note: After Wi-Fi is enabled, press and hold to enable the WPS function of the
Mobile WiFi.
4. Enable the WPS function of the client.
Note: For WPS operations on the client, see the user guide of the client.

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Restoring Factory Defaults
If you forget the changes you have made to some
parameters, you may restore factory defaults and
reconfigure the Mobile WiFi. 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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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 a network indicated by the SSID of
the Mobile WiFi. 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 Mobile WiFi.

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WEP: The Wi-Fi key of the Mobile WiFi.
The default SSID and key label are affixed
to the Mobile WiFi.
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 indicated by the SSID of
the Mobile WiFi.
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 NDSi can also access the Internet via the
Mobile WiFi. For details, see the user guides of
the Wi-Fi clients.

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Tips
If the Mobile WiFi is placed in an environment with poor ventilation, it may overheat after
extended use. When the Mobile WiFi overheats, it will switch off and disconnect from the
network automatically to protect itself. If this happens, place the Mobile WiFi in a
well-ventilated location, then restart the Mobile WiFi.
If you are experiencing difficulties using the Mobile WiFi, try the following:
See help on the web management page.
Restart the Mobile WiFi.
Restore the factory defaults.
Contact your service provider.
Version: V100R001_01 Part Number: 31010HAF