Huawei E587u User manual

Welcome to Huawei
Quick Start Guide

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Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI Mobile WiFi.
zSupported 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.
zThis guide briefly describes the functions of the Mobile WiFi. For details about how to
set management parameters, see Help on the web management page.
zIf 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 or 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.

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Getting to Know Your Mobile WiFi
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 Mobile WiFi 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 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

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Scenario 3: Multi-device access via Wi-Fi and USB at the same time

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Appearance
No. Item
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Screen
2
WPS button
3
Power button
4
USB connector
Note:
WPS: Wi-Fi protected setup

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Screen
No. Item
1
Signal strength
2
Network
3
zWi-Fi enabled
zNumber of devices connected
4
Internet connection
5
zNew messages
zNumber of new messages
6
Battery level
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Roaming status
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zM: Manual mode
zA: 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 Mobile WiFi. Otherwise, the
Mobile WiFi may be damaged.
Install 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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2
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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
Mobile WiFi, you may purchase one yourself.
zTo remove the microSD card, press in the
card gently. The microSD card will pop out
for removal.
zDo 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.
Step2: Establish a Wi-Fi Connection.
Step3: Access the Internet.
1. 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.

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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 S
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 V
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 Mobile WiFi, and then
click .

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Note:
zIf the encryption parameter is already set for the Mobile WiFi, the W
Wireless Network
Connection
dialog box is displayed. Enter the network key in the dialog box as shown
below.
zThe SSID and key label are affixed to your Mobile WiFi, 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 successfully establishing a Wi-Fi connection, access the Internet in either of the

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following two 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 M
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.
Note:
zLaunch the web management page to select the mode for accessing the Internet.
zIf you roam to a different network with the Mobile WiFi, 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 Mobile WiFi and the client is a proper
one.
2.
Start the Internet browser and enter h
http://192.168.1.1
in the address bar.
3.
Enter the password, and then click L
Login
.
Note: The default password is a
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 Mobile WiFi is idle for a period of time, the screen turns off.
If the Mobile WiFi is using battery power and does not process data transmissions for 10
minutes, it goes to deep sleep state and Wi-Fi is disabled.
When the Mobile WiFi 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 Mobile WiFi supports the WPS function, the Mobile WiFi
can generate a network key 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.

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Note: Press and hold to enable the WPS function of the Mobile WiFi.
4.
Enable the WPS function of the client.
Note: For client Wi-Fi operations, see the clients’ user guide.
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.
RESET

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Tips
If you are experiencing difficulties using the Mobile WiFi, try the following:
zSee Help on the web management page.
zRestart the Mobile WiFi.
zRestore the factory defaults.
zContact your service provider.