Proxicast PocketPORT 2 User manual

Status LED
Automatic Configuration
The PocketPORT 2 can automatically configure
itself for dozens of popular 3G & 4G USB modems:
•Insert the USB modem into a PC and use the
software on the modem or the CD to activate it
and make a successful connection to your cellular
service provider.
This step is REQUIRED !
•Configure your Ethernet device to automatically
receive an IP address (DHCP)
•Connect your Ethernet device to the PocketPORT
•Insert the USB modem into the PocketPORT
•Power on the PocketPORT
•Wait 45-60 sec. for the LED to flash Blue
Manual Configuration
•Visit http://www.proxicast.com/PocketPORT to find the
settings for your USB modem
•Power on the PocketPORT & wait for the LED to flash Red
•Press the Reset button for 2 sec. (LED = solid Red)
•Set your PC to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)
•Connect an Ethernet cable between PC & PocketPORT
•Open PC’s web browser to: http://192.168.1.1:8080
Username =admin Password = 1234
•Enter the required modem settings and your carrier’s APN
•Click Generate Configuration, then Write Configuration
•Configure your Ethernet device to obtain an IP address
automatically and connect the device to the PocketPORT
•Wait 45-60 sec. for the LED to flash Blue
Slow Red
Offline
Solid Red
Configuration Mode
Fast Red
Connecting
Red/Blue
Factory Reset
Fast Blue
Online
Fast Violet
Firmware Upgrade
PocketPORTTM 2
Quick Start Guide
Bridge / IP Pass-Thru Mode

Configuration Mode
To change various PocketPORT settings including Operation Mode (Bridge, Router or Virtual Cable), IP & DHCP settings,
Auto-Ping (keep-alive), Dynamic DNS and modem-specific parameters:
•Press the Reset button for 2 sec. The Status LED will be solid Red and the PocketPORT’s DHCP server will be enabled
•Enter http://192.168.1.1:8080 in the address bar of any web browser to access the PocketPORT’s Configuration page
•The default Username = admin and the default Password = 1234
•After making any changes, press the Generate Configuration then Write Configuration buttons
Accessing Ethernet Devices Remotely
Each PocketPORT has a unique and permanent dynamic DNS hostname of serial#.pocketport.net
Use this hostname (or create your own at DynDNS.org) to access your Ethernet device from anywhere on the Internet.
Note: Some cellular service providers and modems may block “inbound” connections from the Internet based on the type of service to which you have
subscribed. Check with your service provider for more information.
Troubleshooting
Modem does
not go online
•Poor signal strength at this location
– or –
•Incorrect modem settings (see our
web site for modem-specific settings)
Config Mode
web page not
displayed
•Remove power from the PocketPORT
•Remove the USB modem
•Apply power and enter Config Mode
•Check your PC’s IP settings
Ethernet
device does
not receive
an IP address
•Release/renew the device’s
DHCP settings
– or –
•Restart the Ethernet device
Reset to
Factory
Defaults
•Press & hold the reset button for 10 sec.
until the Status LED alternates Red/Blue
•Wait 15 sec. for Status LED to flash Red
Need More Help?
Visit: http://www.proxicast.com/pocketport for the PocketPORT User’s Guide & modem specific parameters.
E-Mail: [e-mail]
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