Sierra Wireless AirCard User manual

Sierra Wireless
AirCard
®
Hub
QUICK START GUIDE

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Package Contents
Your package contains the following:
1. AirCard
®
Hub
2. 12V/2A power suppl
3. T 3G/4G dipole antennas
4. Ethernet cable
5. This Quick Start Guide
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Wi
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Fi SSID and Security Key:
The default Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Securit
Ke (WPA) are unique for our device and are accessible on
the LCD dashboard of our AirCard
®
mobile hotspot.

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About Your AirCard
®
Hub
INTERFACE
INTERFACEINTERFACE
INTERFACE FUNCTION
FUNCTIONFUNCTION
FUNCTION
3G/4G antenna
connectors Attach external 3G/4G antennas
LAN 1 / WAN LAN or WAN port for wired Ethernet clients or
bridged devices (for example, ADSL modem)
LAN 2 - 4 LAN Port for wired Ethernet clients
(computers, laptops, etc)
USB ports Connect a USB storage device to share
content with connected clients.
Power connector Connects to a DC 12V/2A power adapter
Reset Hold this button down for over 12 seconds to
reset to factor defaults.
LAN1/WAN port
3G/4G antenna connectors
LAN 2
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4 ports
USB ports
Power connector
Re
set

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Get Started Using Your
AirCard
®
Hub
1. Attach the supplied antennas to the ports marked “3G/4G
ANTENNA”.
<image antenna plugin show clockwise direction>
<hold metal part to screw in the antenna until it tightens, then
hold the metal part while turning the antenna to position
verticall as shown>
2. Plug the power adapter into the wall socket and connect the
power adapter to the POWER socket on the back of the AirCard
Hub. Wait approximatel 30 seconds for the AirCard Hub to
power up.
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3. Follow the instructions provided with our AirCard to connect to
the internet. Then dock the AirCard hotspot in.
SSID & Securit Ke

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Connect to the Internet
Connecting Wirelessly
1. Ensure Wi-Fi is enabled on our device (for example,
computer/laptop/smartphone/printer/camera).
2. Open the wireless network manager on our device and connect
to the network name shown on the LCD screen of our AirCard
hotspot.
3. When prompted for our wireless securit settings, enter the
Securit Ke shown on the LCD screen of the AirCard hotspot.
4. Wait approximatel 30 seconds for the connection to establish.
After the setup process is completed, ou will be connected to
the Internet.
Use the Quick Wi-Fi Setup
Quick Wi-Fi Setup allows users with suitable devices to quickl
connect to Wi-Fi network without the use of a ke board. This is
sometimes referred to as Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). The
feature is available on man more recent products such as
cameras, printers, smart phones, and laptops.
1. Press
Press Press
Press the WPS button on our AirCard hotspot until WLAN LED
starts flashing.
2. Within 2 minutes, press
press press
press the WPS button on the wireless device
ou want to connect.
Additional Wi-Fi Connections
You can connect up to 16 Wi-Fi devices to our AirCard Hub.

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Connecting via Ethernet Cable
1. Connect the provided Ethernet cable to the port marked
LAN1/WAN or LAN 2-4 at the back of the AirCard Hub.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to our computer.
3. Wait approximatel 30 seconds for the connection to establish.
After the setup process is completed, ou will be connected to the
Internet.
Additional LAN Connections
Connect up to 4 devices via Ethernet cable to the ports
marked LAN1/WAN or LAN 2-4.
Accessing Storage Devices
The AirCard
®
Hub also provides access to an connected
USB Storage devices. These can be accessed b both
Ethernet and Wireless users b using the network address:
\\swi.hub.
AirCard
®
Hub Homepage
Regardless of the operating mode selected, ou can access the
AirCard Hub homepage from an device connected to it b using
the web address http://swi.hub.
This opens the management console, where ou can:
• View the status of the AirCard Hub.
• Make changes to the AirCard Hub, including changing the
operating mode.

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Now That You Are Connected
LED INDICATOR DEFINITION
(1) Power
Power status indicator:
 Off = No Power
 On = Power
(2) WLAN
Wi-Fi status indicator:
 Off = Wi-Fi Off
 Solid = Wi-Fi On, no traffic
 Flash = Wi-Fi On, data traffic
(3) WWAN
Internet WAN indicator:
 Off = No Internet connection
 Solid = Internet connected, no traffic
 Flash = Internet connected, data traffic
(4) LAN1 / WAN
(5) LAN 2
(6) LAN3
(7) LAN4
LAN1/WAN or LAN 2-4 Port connection status
indicators:
Off = No cable connection
 Solid = Cable connection established
Flash = Data traffic
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Modes of Operation
The AirCard Hub supports 3 operating modes offering var ing
levels of function and configuration options.
A.
A.A.
A. Eas (default)
Eas (default)Eas (default)
Eas (default)
Eas mode is best for users who just want to extend the
functionalit of their hotspot. No setup required.
AirCard hotspot docked
AirCard hotspot dockedAirCard hotspot docked
AirCard hotspot docked
Internet
AirCard
AirCardAirCard
AirCard
hotspot
hotspothotspot
hotspot
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docked
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docked
No
Internet
No Wi
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B.
B.B.
B. Small Office / Home Office
Small Office / Home OfficeSmall Office / Home Office
Small Office / Home Office (SOHO)
(SOHO)(SOHO)
(SOHO)
SOHO mode is best for users that want to both extend their
hotspot capabilit and have a local network when the mobile
hotspot is not present.
AirCard hotspot docked
AirCard hotspot dockedAirCard hotspot docked
AirCard hotspot docked
Internet
AirCard
AirCardAirCard
AirCard
hotspot
hotspothotspot
hotspot
un
unun
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dockeddocked
docked
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Internet

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C.
C.C.
C. Power User
Power UserPower User
Power User
Power User mode opens all advanced user options for the
AirCard Hub and is meant for users who are comfortable with
networking technolog . Advanced configuration settings are
accessible in this mode.
AirCard hotspot docked
AirCard hotspot dockedAirCard hotspot docked
AirCard hotspot docked
Optional Ethernet (WAN)
Internet
via
WAN port OR
3G/4G
Air
AirAir
Air
Card hotspot
Card hotspot Card hotspot
Card hotspot
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docked
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docked
Optional Ethernet (WAN)
Internet
onl via
WAN port

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Advanced Settings (Power User)
When Power User mode is selected, ou can also configure the
basic settings of the wireless network and the WAN port function,
as well as in-depth configuration options for the AirCard Hub.
You can access the advanced settings pages b clicking “Login
LoginLogin
Login”
or b clicking on “Switch to Advanced View
Switch to Advanced ViewSwitch to Advanced View
Switch to Advanced View” (next to the Power
User radio button). The default login credentials are:
username:
username: username:
username: admin password:
password: password:
password: admin
If ou change our default settings and forget our credentials,
ou can reset the unit to factor default b pressing the RESET
switch at the back of the AirCard Hub for approximatel 12
seconds (until the LEDs start flashing).
Firmware Upgrades
Users are recommended to check firmware updates regularl .
1. Go to the following website to download the firmware image
http://www.sierrawireless.com/Support/Downloads.aspx
2. Change the operating mode to the Power User, and login to the
advanced settings as described above.
3. From the menu select S stem
S stemS stem
S stem -> Update Firmware
Update FirmwareUpdate Firmware
Update Firmware
4. Click the Browse button and navigate to the location of the
firmware image ou downloaded and select that image.
5. Click “Appl ” to start the upgrade process.
During the firmware upgrade process all the lights on the front of
the AirCard Hub will flash and the process will take several
minutes. Do not interrupt the power suppl during the upgrade
Do not interrupt the power suppl during the upgrade Do not interrupt the power suppl during the upgrade
Do not interrupt the power suppl during the upgrade
process
processprocess
process.
..
. Once completed, our AirCard Hub will reboot to the
Eas mode operation.

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More Information
User Manual
User Manual User Manual
User Manual -
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- From the AirCard
®
Hub homepage (http://swi.hub),
click the Help icon to access the User Manual.
Caution:
Caution:Caution:
Caution: The antennas of the Sierra Wireless AirCard Hub must be
maintained at least 20 cm from users during operation. Use onl the
antennas available from Sierra Wireless.
(See www.sierrawireless.com/en/productsandservices/
AirCard/Accessories.aspx#AirCard Accessories.)
Notice:
Notice: Notice:
Notice: User restrictions for Wi-Fi operation appl in France. Please
check with French authorities before using this device in France.
© 2011 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved.
Sierra Wireless and the Sierra Wireless logo are
trademarks of Sierra Wireless. All other marks
contained herein are the property of their
respective owners.
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