KUMA Connect Lite User manual

Connect Lite, Play and Pro
Quick Start Guide
Please note: the 4 x supplied antennas are labelled LTE
and WiFi and MUST be connected to the correct ports on
the device, also labelled.
Ver 5.12.2021.04v1
LTE antennas X2 WIFI antennas X2

PLEASE UNSURE YOU SCREW THE WIFI ANTENNAS ONTO THE WIFI PLUGS AND
THE LTE (4G) ANTENNAS ON TO THE LTE PLUGS.
THERE ARE LABELS ON THE ANTENNAS – DO NOT MIX THEM UP
SIM connection
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Insert a standard (large) size SIM card ONLY
According to the interface identification on the device, insert the
SIM card, and pay attention to the metal contacts and the cut
out angle direction of the card. Do not insert a small size card, it
will be lost inside
SIM
15 x 25 (mm)
Micro SIM
12 x 15 (mm)
Nano SIM
8.8 x 12.3 (mm)
Micro SIM or Nano SIM cards need to be inserted into our card
adapter before use or they will not be accepted by the Connect.
As shown in the figure, the SIM card is facing
inward with the missing angle, and the metal
chip is facing downward. Insert the card slot,
and then fasten it when you hearthe click. Be
sure to insert it correctly.
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2 Connect the power
adapter
Power supply socket
Wireless connection
Wireless name and
WiFi password
Available on the
device label
Connect to
LAN network port
Wired connection
If you don't want a cable connection,
you don't need to connect LAN cable
3 To connect to the device's WiFi signal
Search for WiFi, find and connect to the WiFi wireless signal sent by
the device by default [each product has a unique WiFi name (SSID)
and password, which is located on the device label, under the device)
Whenthe machine is used for the first time, it
will send a wireless signal with ‘LTE-WiFi’as
the prefix by default, and your phone can
connect to the this. If it is not found, it is
recommended to check the SSID name and
password on the product label. See FAQ for
details on howto reset the router.
To get connected
Wait several minutes. First you will get 3G or 4G lights, then you
will get the internet light if you are using a UK operator SIM.
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Password:**********
LTE-WiFi_XXXX

Set up using wired connection
If you used Wi-Fi to configure the Kuma Connect, you can
connect to the Wi-Fi signal directly. You do not need to set up
the wired connection. This step can be skipped.
Confirm that your computer is [automatically obtain IP address]
Please connect your computer network cable to the LAN interface
of this product or connect to the default WiFi of this product.
1. Open the computer - right click Network - properties - change
adapter settings.
2. For wired connection, right-click [local connection] (wireless
connection, click [WLAN]).
Select [attribute];
3. Double click [Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP / IPv4)] in the
connection item of the property dialog box.
(see the left figure below);
4. In the Internet Protocol version 4 dialog box, the confirmation
option is [obtain IP address automatically].
[obtain DNS service address automatically] (as shown in the right
figure below), click [OK].
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Configuration parameters
Change Kuma Connect Wi-Fi network name and password
1. Connect to the Kuma Connect, enter 192.168.188.1 in the
browser address bar to enter the management area.
2. Enter the default account admin, the default password admin
(no spaces, all lower case). After logging in successfully, enter
the management interface and set the relevant parameters you
want to set.
If it is set by mobile phone, you can connect
the WiFi, scan QR code, enter the
management background.
3. In the router management background interface, click the
navigation bar LAN settings - > Wi Fi 2.4G, enter new name you
want to set in the "network name (SSID)" input box, select "AES" in
"WPA password policy", and enter in the "WPA-PSK Key" input box.
Enter the password you want to set and click the "apply" button to
confirm the setting.
Please note after changing these settings your Wi-Fi connection
will be disconnected. Reconnect to the new Wi-Fi name you set
and enter the new password you set to connect all your devices
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FAQ1: What should I do if I forget my username and password?
(how to reset the device?)
If you forget your username and password, or you cannot configure
due to an error, you can press and hold the reset button on the
device for 10 seconds whilst the device is powered on, and then
release it to restore the device to its factory status.
Restoring the factory settings will clear the non-default configuration
data of the device. Please operate carefully!
During the restoration of factory settings, the indicator light of the
equipment will flash on or off then become stable
FAQ2: I cannot see the device's Wi-Fi signal? Reset as above or
connect a computer to the LAN port through the network cable, log in
to the "LAN settings" and "Wi Fi 2.4G" view page of the device
management interface to enable / disable the wireless function, and
confirm that this option is enabled. If you do not have a computer, you
can also reset the device, see 1 for details.
FAQ3: Can't open the management page by entering 192.168.188.1 in
the browser address bar?
1. If you use a computer, open the browser, click "tools" - > "Internet
Options", click "connection" - > "LAN settings", and make
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Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

sure that the proxy server is not checked.
2. If you want to use the computer settings, please check the
wireless network configuration or local network configuration of the
computer to ensure that the computer "automatically obtains the IP
address" and the DNS server address.
3. Restart the device, disconnect the power supply of the device,
and plug it in later.
4. If you still cannot log in to the device management interface after
the above operations are completed, it is recommended that you
reset the device. See FAQ1 for the reset method.
FAQ4: The device indicator light is on, there is data transmission, but
the Internet speed is slow.
1. Please move the device to another location, such as near the
window, to ensure good signal reception or use a Kuma Play or
Kuma Pro external antenna
2. Power up again and restart the device.
FAQ5: When the device is running, can I change the SIM card? The
device doesn't support the hot swap of SIM cards. Please disconnect
the router's power supply and re-plug to read the new SIM.
FAQ6: Why do you prompt that the page cannot be found during the
login to the interface?
Some mobile phones may intelligently detect whether the connected
WiFi can access the Internet. During setup you may simply be
disconnected as there is no internet connection yet. Check you are
still connected to the Kuma Connect. If you are not connected to the
Kuma Connect Wi-Fi, you just need to connect and refresh the page.
DC The power supply interface of the equipment is connected with
the DC connector of the adapter of the product.
WiFi For Wi-Fi antenna installation, do not confuse with LTE. Please
tighten when installing.
Description of lights and labels
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LTE For LTE antenna installation, do not confuse with WiFi. Please
tighten when installing.
LAN A network interface used to connect switches or computers.
SIM Sim standard large card interface for inserting SIM card.
RESET
Reset the factory setting button, press and hold for 10 seconds
during the live operation of the device, and then release. The
device will return to the default factory configuration.
Indicator lightExplain
4G The 4G mobile network indicator lights up when registered on
the network.
3G The 3G mobile network indicator lights up when registered on
the network.
Internet status indicator, internet data connection success
(flashing).
LAN2
The LAN2 interface is connected to the network cable, which is
normally on, and the indicator light flashes during data
transmission.
LAN1
The LAN1 interface is connected to the network cable, which is
normally on, and the indicator light flashes during data
transmission.
Wi-Fi wireless status indicator, Wi-Fi enabled (solid), data
transmission (flashing).
The power indicator is always on when the power is on.
1. Please use the supplied power adapters with the device.
2. Avoid water and moisture in storage, transportation and
operational environments
3. Please remove the power supply, antennas and all wiring of the
equipment in thunderstorms, to avoid damage by lightning.
4. Do not install the equipment near high-power radio and radar
transmitters
IMPORTANT
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If your Kuma Connect is connected to the network (the 3G or 4G light
is lit), but the Internet status light is not on then you may need to enter
the SIM provider APN settings manually.
Most UK providers settings are pre-installed, but you can use any SIM
if you wish to add your own settings here.
Enter the management area, (192.168.188.1) Menu>Network
Setting>4G Setting and slide the APN Manual Switch to ON. Please
name the new profile (you can name it the same as your network
provider if you wish), then add the network provider’s APN settings.
These can be found on your provider’s website or by contacting
them and asking for the APN settings.
If you are connected to the internet but cannot browse the web, you
may need to contact your SIM provider and purchase more data
No internet connection? Adding an APN
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The 4 x supplied antennas are labelled and MUST be connected
to the correct ports on the device, also labelled.
If you have a Kuma Connect Play or Pro, simply replace the supplied
LTE (4G) antennas with the upgraded antennas on your chosen
model. Never use LTE (4G) antennas in the WiFi connections on the
device or you will invalidate the warranty
Always power off the device before disconnecting the antennas
Antenna Connections and labels
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LTE antennas X2 WIFI antennas X2