MOFI NETWORK MOFI5500-5GXeLTE4G/LTE/5G User manual

MOFI5500-
5GXeLTE4G/LTE/5G*
AdvancedHigh Perfor ance
Router
Updated Manual can be located
at: www.MoFiNetwork.co
1-888-499-0123 (Toll Free)
Manual revision version is 1.0

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Table of Contents
About the Product .............................................................................................................................. 3
Features ............................................................................................................................................ 4
equirements .................................................................................................................................... 5
Device Design.................................................................................................................................... 6
Getting Started................................................................................................................................... 8
Plan Your Network: .......................................................................................................................... 10
emove or Disable Conflicts: ........................................................................................................... 11
Installing your outer: ...................................................................................................................... 12
Connecting to the Internet VIA 4G/LTE/5G*: ..................................................................................... 13
Wireless: ......................................................................................................................................... 14
How to forward ports: ....................................................................................................................... 15
How to open ports in the router: ........................................................................................................ 16
How to set a wireless bridge/repeater: .............................................................................................. 17
How to do a firmware upgrade: ......................................................................................................... 19
How to remote login into router: ........................................................................................................ 20
How to modify ports/setting for remote access: ................................................................................. 21
Fail Over: ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Load Balancing: ............................................................................................................................... 23
IP Pass Through .............................................................................................................................. 24
Mofi ecovery: ................................................................................................................................. 25
emote Management: ...................................................................................................................... 27
Mofi Cloud Link: ............................................................................................................................... 30
Bandlock ......................................................................................................................................... 34
Bandwidth Monitoring/User Limits: .................................................................................................... 37
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 39
Block by Mac ................................................................................................................................... 42
egulatory Compliance Notices ........................................................................................................ 44

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About the Product
 The MOFI5500-5GXeLTE SIM Version is a high-performancewireless broadband outer with4G/LTE/5G* support.
Comes with different configuration options (with a CAT7 EM7411, CAT7 EM7411 Dual, CAT20 EM7690 and CAT20
EM9191 4G/LTE/5G option as well as a model that has no module for the Cable/Satellite/DSL customers including Starlink).
You will need a compatible cellular plan from your provider and then can put the sim card in the router (with the module
version) to get internet access.
 4-Port Wireless-N/AC Broadband outer to Share Wireless Internet Connection with more users.
MOFI5500-5GXeLTEintegrates router functions so that Internet can be accessed through WIFI connection simultaneously.
MOFI5500-5GXELTE router function provides an excellent solution for sharing a wireless Internet connection and files such
as High Definition (HD) video, music, photos and documents with the wireless speed up to 1000Mbps.
 Advanced Wireless Security
TheMOFI5500-5GXeLTE creates a secure Wi-Fi® network by supporting the latest wireless security features to prevent
unauthorized access. It supports for 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 to ensure that you will be able to secure your
Wi-Fi network, regardless of your client devices.In addition, the 4G/LTE/5G* Mobile outer utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI
and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet.
 Wide Wireless Coverage
The product integrates 4x4 (4 transmit and 4 receive) 5dBi antennas. This MIMO technology overlay the signals of
multiple radios, which successfully reduce “dead sports”, increase throughput and increase wireless coverage range.
 Easy to install and Use
By connecting a USB modem into USB port of MOFI5500-5GXeLTE, Internet access can be accessed and shared
virtually anywhere within a wire or wireless broadband network. The USB port can also be used to for cell phone
tethering to share the internet off your cell phone.

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Features
 High performance mission critical solution for your 4G/LTE/5G* solution.
 Support (4G/LTE/5G*) USB modem connection - to offer a network connection with full mobility
 Latest Cellular Embedded Modem that allows the fastest and most stable connection possible
 Units has build in amplifiers that boost the WiFi with a strong yet clean signal that will allow to use the router as far
as possible ever using the 5GHz WiFi Bands where other lower performance router cannot reach this range.
 Support WAN Port and 4-Port 10/100/1000M (Full Gigabit Supporot)
 Support for 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, and WPA2 and the new WPA3 - ensure secure WiFi network, and prevent
unauthorized access
 Detachable Antennas - allows flexible gain performance antennas for both the cellular and wifi connection and
offers the ability to use outdoor external antennas
 Auto Fail Over (Can have a cellular andCable/DSL/Satellite connection, if the Cable/DSL/Satellite connection is
lost, the cellularconnectionwill take over and as soon as the connection is established again, it will revert back to
the Cable/DSL/Satellite connection.
 Many more features are included in the router which you can find at www.mofinetwork.com for help and videos.
You can visit our youtube channel for videos https://www.youtube.com/c/Mofinetwork/videos
 You can also send us an email anytime to: supp[email protected]om

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Requirements
 Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements.
 Any internet browser to surf the internet
 Ethernet network adapter or wifi network adaptor
 The MOFI router will work with basically any operating system and devices.

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Device Design - Front Panel
LED Behavior Description
Power/Boot Status Blink/Solid Blink when booting, Solid when competed boot.
Internet
On Internet using the SIM Card
Off No Internet access
BLINKING Using the WAN Internet
Wi-Fi
On Wireless is enabled (will blink to show the wireless traffic)
Off Wireless is disabled
Blinking
Very Fast
Normal Use
Unit is in recovery mode
WAN
On Connected to a Cable/DSL/Satellite
Off No Modem connection
Ethernet 1-4
On Connected to an Active Ethernet Device
Off No Ethernet Connection
Blinking Transmitting/ eceiving Data

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FRONT IEW
Label Description
Ethernet Port 1-4 Connecting with computers/devices using an Ethernet cable
WAN Connect to a modem Cable/DSL/Satellite using an Ethernet cable
eset Press for 10 seconds to reset to the Factory Default.
Power Jack Use 12V 3.5A Power Adapter

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Getting Started
Plan your Network
emove/Disable
Conflicts
Setup the outer
Connect to the
Internet
eady to Use
You may need to check some
setting or disable some
application before installation.
Connect the modem,
computer, and power adaptor
to the router.
Open a browser to access the
Web User Interface and then use
Setup Wizard to connect to the
Internet.

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Plan Your Network
1. Using a 4G/LTE/5G* USB Modem Stick
2. Using a DSL/Cable modem (If your DSL/Cable modem is both a router and a modem, contact us.

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Remove or Disable onflicts
To make sure the router installation moves on smoothly, you need to remove or disable conflicts that may interfere the
installation. Probable conflicts may include:
 Internet sharing applications
 Proxy software
 Security software
 TCP/IP settings
 Internet properties
 Temporary Internet files
Internet Sharing, Proxy, and Security Applications
Internet sharing, proxy software, and firewall applications may interfere with the router installation. These should be removed
or disabled before start the installation.
If you have any of the following or similar applications installed on your computer, remove or disable them according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Internet Sharing Applications Proxy Software Security Software
Microsoft Internet Sharing
WinGate
Symantec
WinProxy
Zone Alarm
Configuring the TCP/IP Settings
Check if your computer uses default TCP/IP Settings
To check the TCP/IP properties:
1. Click the Start button, and then click un. This opens the un dialog box.
2. Type in ncpa.cpl, and then click OK. This opens the Network Connections in your computer.
3. ight-click LAN, and then select Properties. This opens the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. This opens the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
6. To close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box, click OK.
7. To close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click OK.

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Configuring Internet Properties
To set the Internet Properties:
1. Click the Start button, and then click un. This opens the un dialog box.
2. Type in inetcpl.cpl, and then click Ok. This opens the Internet Properties.
3. Click the Connections Tab.
4. In Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings, select Never dial a connection.
5. Click Ok the button to close the Internet Properties.
emoving Temporary Internet Files
Temporary Internet files are files from Web sites that are stored in your computer. Delete these files to clean the
cache and remove footprints left by the Web pages you visited.
To remove temporary Internet files:
1. Click the Start button, and then click un. This opens the un dialog box.
2. Type control, and then click OK. This opens Control Panel.
3. Double-click Internet Options. This opens Internet Options.
4. In the Temporary Internet Files pane, click Delete Cookies.
5. Click Delete Files.
6. To close Internet Properties, click OK.

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Installing your Router
The MOFI5500-5GXELTE SIM ersioncan be used in many ways including as a 4G/LTE/5G* router or just a regular
Cable/DSL/Satellitehigh speed router including using it with Starlink.
Using a SIM card from your provider direct from provider
1. Insert your SIM card in the SIM card slot on the side of the router and connect all antennas to router.
(Note that when looking down on the router, the sim card should be facing up and the cut on the sim card should go in the
router first and you should feel a click when the sim card is in correct. Note also that only a large sim card (2FF) can be
used so if you have a micro or a nano sim, you need to use the sim card adaptor to make it to the largest size.)
2. Connect the power cable to the router’s power jack and plug it in to the wall socket.
3. Connect your PC to any available Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable or connect via wireless.
(do not use the WAN)
4. At this point, your connection should be connected. If not, you will need to check your settings
- Is the APN correct and is the router reading the sim card fine? To check this, log into the router
Go to Mofi Internal Modem then click on the configuration tab on the left
The carrier ID should show up (that is how you know the router is reading the sim card)
On the bottom of that page, it will show the current access point (APN) that you are using.
You need to confirm the APN is correct that you need to use, if not, then you can select it from the APN list what you need to
use or under country, select custom apn and enter the apn that you want to use then save and reboot.
Using a DSL or Cable Modem or Satellite Modem
If you choose to use a DSL, Cable or Satellite modem you are required to have the following:
 DSL or cable modem or Satellite modem
 Active Internet Account
1. Connect your DSL, Cable or Satellite modem to the router’s WAN port using an Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the power cable to the router’s power jack and plug it in to the wall socket.
3. Connect your PC to any of available Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable or connect via wireless.
Note: Ensure that the router’s IP address does not conflict with the DSL/Cable/Satellite modem. Please refer to your
modem’s User Manual on how to change the LAN IP address. The default IP on the MOFI5500-5GXeLTE is 192.168.10.1

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onnecting to the Internet VIA 4G/LTE/5G*
Here is a video to help you setup the MOFI router using the wizard:
https://youtu.be/jevc D5t0G8 (this is for the MOFI4500 but the setup process is very similar to the MOFI5500)
If you have a cable, DSL or Satellite modem that does not need to have a username/password, just connect the
output from the Cable/DSL/Satellite to the WAN port of the router then repower your Cable/DSL/Satellitebox and
you should be online.
To Connect to the Internet via the Web User Interface with a 4G//LTE/5G* connection, you only need to put the sim card in
and the router should auto detect and it should work. If you need to manually enter the info, do the following:
1. Open your Internet web browser.
2. Type http://192.168.10.1 in the address bar and press enter. This opens the login authentication page.
3. Type your Username and Password. Your default Username is root and the password is: admin
Please refrain from saving your username and password if your browser asks you to..
4. un the wizard on the top right and follow the on screeninstruction
If you have a micro or nano sim, you can use the included sim adaptor to make it into a
standard full-size sim.
Turn the router on the bottom and you will see this picture.
Note the gold portion of the sim cardis facing upwards and slot side in first.
Just put your sim over this picture and then move it over and push in side of router.
It will click in if it is inserted the correct way. Here is a video https://youtu.be/7uyswCo__JA

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Wireless
By default, the wireless network name is: MOFINETWORKXXX where the XXXX is the last 4 digits of your router's
MAC address.
If you do not require setting up a WIFI name or a wireless password then you can skip this step.
If you want to change the network name (ESSID) or add a wireless password, please do the following:
You can just run the wizard which will allow you to set this up easily or if you want more control, you can do this by
going to Network -->MofiWifi
NOTE: All the MOFI5500 models are equipped with dual band WIFI which means that your router will broadcast both
2.4GHz and 5.0GHz Wireless connection.
The most popular encryption is WPA2-PSK. It is recommended to select this and enter the password in
the Password Field (minimum 8 characters)
Click on Save to save the changes

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How to forward ports:
(Note you will need a public IP address in order to do any port forwarding)
MOFI offers a public IP service depending on what you need this for.
By default, most cellular connection does not provide a public IP.
If you need this service then please contact us for a free trial.
Port Forwarding should be just under Network, Click on Add
For Name, enter whatever you want to call it
Select the Protocol you want to use
Enter the external port that you want to forward to
Usually the internal and external ports would be the same
Select theIP address of the device you want to forward to, Click on "Save"
If you are using a mobile internet connection like a cellular connection, you will probably have a private IP from
your provider.
If you have a private IP, you will not be able to use any port forwarding features.
If you would like a public IP that will work with port forwarding, we offer a service calledMofi Cloud Link. Call us if
you want to get this set up.
There are 2 ways to get around this:
1) You could contact your internet service provider and try to get a public IP address from them. Some
providers do not offer this.
2) We offer a public IP option. To get this, contact us and we can instantly set up your account and you
will be able to get a public IP address and have access remotely to your network. A lot of customers
use this option to use with a video camera system so if this is something you are looking to do, contact
us toll free at 1-888-499-0123 or email [e-mail]

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How to open ports in the router:
Note that normally, you would not have to do this.If you feel you need to, first double check as when you do a port forward, it
should automatically open the ports for you.
These are the default port that are open by default
WEB 80
SSH 22
HTTPS 443
DP 3389
UDP 68
If you want to be use or open some of the uncommon ports to connect to your DV or other devices from the outside, below
is the instruction on how to open up ports.
When you do a port forwarding rule, it normally opens the port by default so the below is normally not needed.
Log into the router
Click on Advanced Mode --> Network Tab --> Firewall
Under ules, click Add
For the Name, put whatever you like to describe it
Source Zone: Leave at WAN/USB
Protocol: Select which one you want or "Any" if you are not sure
Source Address: Leave it default "any"
Destination Address: (this is where you would enter the port you would like to open) example 2100
Action: Leave default at "accept"
Click "Save & Apply" to save the changes
Now the port is open in the router.
To actually use this, you may have to set a port forward rule
The easiest way is to upgrade to version 3.1 or later where has the port forwarding under Network
Click on Network Tab --> Port Forwarding
Click on Add
For Name, enter whatever you want to call it
Select the Protocol you want to use
Enter the external port that you want to forward to
Select theIP address of the device you want to forward to
Click on "Save"

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How to Set a Wireless Bridge/Repeater:
The first thing you need to know ahead of time is the wireless SSID (network name) and password of the device that you
want to connect to if it has a security enable on it.
Note it is case sensitive so make sure you have everything exactly the way it is.
If you are using a hotspot device such as the MiFi units, the wireless password is printed on the inside cover of the unit.
Connect the router to your pc with the Ethernet cable in one of the 4 ports (not the WAN port)
Open up your web browser
Log into the router,
http://192.168.10.1
username: root, password: admin
1. Go to Wifi Bridge/ epeater under Network
NOTE: All the MOFI5500 routers are equipped with dual band WIFI. So you need to ensure which band of WIFI are you
trying to form the bridge with (repeater 2.4GHz / repeater 5.0GHz)
2. Under 2.4GHz Scan / 5.0GHz, click on Press Here to Scan 2.4GHz WIFI / 5.0GHz WIFI and this will populate the list with
the available wireless network around you.
3. Click on “Select Me” for the network that you would like to form the bridge with.
4. Under Wifi 2.4GHz / 5GHz, make sure it is enabled and verify the network name is correct and then enter the WiFi
password of that device.

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5.Under Bridge/ epeater 2.4GHz / 5GHz (this) outer, verify that it is enabled.
This section is for the WiFi name that you want to broadcast from your MOFI5500 router.
Enter the name you want to use (it cannot be the same as any other network around you) and thenenter the password you
want to use. Then click on Save.
After 30 seconds or so, the router should connect and you will see the internet LED on the router come on.
It is suggested to power cycle the router at this point.
When the router comes back up, you should see the name in step #5 that you made and you should be able to
connect and have internet
If for some reason you do not have internet, you will need to double check that you have selected the correct
network name and entered the correct wifi password for that network name.

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How to do a Firmware Upgrade:
There are two ways to upgrade the firmware on the MOFI5500 router:
If you have a working internet connection, then you can perform a emote Update.
You can do this by going to System  emote Update
However, if you do not have internet access on the router, you may have to do a manual firmware update.
To do a manual firmware update, please visit www.mofinetwork.com and then go to
Support  Downloads, then click on select MOFI5500 Download
Download the latest firmware and then follow the instructions there on how to update.
NOTE: After you have installed the latest firmware update, you will need to perform a factory default to reset the
router.
If you make a mistake or encounter an error during the firmware upgrade process and the router seems to
benon-functional, look at our section on how to do a MOFI ecovery.

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How to Remote Login into the Router:
emote Login on the MOFI5500 router is enabled by default and can be accessed on port 80,81 and
8080
Port 8080 is the official port for remote access on the MOFI5500 router.
If you have a public IP address, you will be able to access your router remotely by going to:
http://yourpublicIPaddress:8080
However, if you are using a cellular connection and have not paid or added a public ip option to your
account, you cannot get direct access to the router as the NAT will not let you do this,
If you have a security camera system for example and want to log in directly, you will need to contact
youinternet service provider and get a public IP option or contact us for a public IP option that we offer.