Sprint PCDH5072HS User manual

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3/8/11
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User's Guide
3G/4G Dual Mode Wireless Router
PCDH5072HS

Sprint UG_021511

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Introduction
This User's Guide introduces you to Sprint®service and
the features of your router. It’s divided into four sections:
⽧Section 1: Getting Started
⽧Section 2: Installing and Startup
⽧Section 3: Quick Start Guide
⽧Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information
Legal Notice
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No part of this document may be reproduced or
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The product described in this manual may include
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licensors. Customers shall not in any manner
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Other trademarks, product, service and company
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owners.
Note: Because of updates in the router software, this user's
guide may not be the most current version for your
router. Visit www.sprint.com and sign on to My Sprint
to access the most recent version of the user's guide.
WARNING: Please refer to the Important Safety Information
section on page 16 to learn about information
that will help you safely use your router. Failure to
read and follow the Important Safety Information
in this user's guide may result in serious bodily
injury, death, or property damage.

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Notice
Some features of the product and its accessories
described herein rely on the software installed,
capacities and settings of local network, and may not
be activated or may be limited by local network
operators or network service providers. Thus the
descriptions herein may not exactly match the product
or its accessories you purchase.
Sprint reserves the right to change or modify any
information or specifications contained in this manual
without prior notice or obligation.
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Section 1
Getting Started

2 1A. Setting Up Service
⽧Setting Up Your Router (page 2)
⽧Activating Your Router (page 3)
⽧Sprint Account Passwords (page 3)
⽧Getting Help (page 4)
Setting Up Your Router
1. Remove the back cover.
䡲Simply slide the cover down (in the direction of
the arrow in Figure A). You may hear a pop
sound.
2. Install the battery.
䡲Remove the battery from its packaging.
䡲As shown in Figure B, Insert the battery into the
opening in the back of the router, making sure the
connectors align, and gently press down to
secure the battery.
3. Install the back cover onto your router.
䡲Place the back cover on the back of the router,
then slide up (in the direction of the arrow in
Figure C). You may hear a click sound.
4. Press on the right side of the router to turn
the router on.
䡲If your router is activated, it will turn on, search for
Sprint service, and enter standby mode.
䡲If your router is not yet activated, see “Activating
Your Router” on page 3 for more information.
5. Make your first wireless connection with a wireless
client through Wi-Fi.
䡲Press on the right side of the router for about
two seconds, and then the Wi-Fi SSID and the key
1A. Setting Up Service
Figure A Figure B Figure C

1A. Setting Up Service 3
Setting Up Service
of the router displays on the screen for about five
seconds. Take down the SSID and the network
key.
䡲From a wireless client such as a PC on which a
wireless network adapter is installed, seach for
the wirelss network of the router which is named
with the SSID you have taken down.
䡲Connect the wireless client to the Wireless
network of the router with the key you have taken
down.
Activating Your Router
䢇If you purchased your router at a Sprint Store, it is
probably activated and ready to use.
䢇If you received your router in the mail and it is for a new
Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to
activate automatically. To confirm your activation,
make a wireless connection with a wireless client.
䢇If you received your router in the mail and you are
activating a new router for an existing number on your
account, you will need to go online to activate your
new router.
䡲From your computer’s Web browser, go to
www.sprint.com/activate and complete the
onscreen instructions to activate your router.
When you have finished, make a wireless connection
with a wireless client to confirm your activation. If your
router is still not activated or you do not have access
to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at 1-
888-211-4727 for assistance.
Sprint Account Passwords
As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to
your personal account information and your data
services account. To ensure that no one else has
Note: Your router’s battery should have enough charge for
your router to turn on and find a signal, and set up
wiress connections with wireless clients. You should
fully charge your battery as soon as possible. See
“Charging the Battery” on page 13 for details.
Tip: Do not press while the router is being activated.
Pressing cancels the activation process.
Note: If you are having difficulty with activation, contact Sprint
Customer Service by dialing 1-888-211-4727 for
assistance.

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access to your information, you will need to create
passwords to protect your privacy.
Account Username and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account
username and password when you sign on to
www.sprint.com. (Click Sign in and then click Sign up
now! to get started.) If you are not the account owner (if
someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service),
you can get a sub-account password at www.sprint.com.
Data Services Password
With your Sprint router, you may elect to set up an
optional data services password to control access and
authorize Premium Service purchases.
For more information, or to change your passwords,
sign on to www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer
Service at 1-888-211-4727.
Getting Help
Managing Your Account
Online: www.sprint.com
䢇Access your account information.
䢇Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint
service plan).
䢇View and pay your bill.
䢇Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
䢇Purchase accessories.
䢇Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
䢇View available Sprint service plans and options.
䢇Learn more about data services and other products.
From A Phone
䢇Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.
䢇Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199.
For more information or to see the latest in products
and services, visit us online at www.sprint.com.

Section 2
Installing and Startup

6 2A. Installing and Startup
⽧Removing or Installing the Back Cover (page 6)
⽧Installing or Removing the Battery (page 6)
⽧Installing or Removing a Micro SD card (optional) (page 7)
⽧Threading a strap (optional) (page 7)
⽧Charging the Battery (page 7)
⽧Powering On the Modem (page 8)
Removing or Installing the Back
Cover
To remove or install the back cover, you can just slightly
slide down or slide up the back cover refer to the
following figures.
Installing or Removing the Battery
To install or remove the battery, refer to the following
figures.
2A. Installing and Startup

2A. Installing and Startup 7
Setting Up Service
Installing or Removing a Micro SD
card (optional)
You can install a micro SD card to use the router as a
USB storage device. To install or remove a micro SD
card, refer to the following figures.
Threading a strap (optional)
To thread a strap to the router through the strap holes,
refer to the following figures.
Charging the Battery
You can charge the battery by connecting the router
with the battery installed to the charger or to a PC
through the USB cable, as shown in the following
figures.
WARNING: Before installing or removing a micro SD card,
power off the router to protect the router and the
SD card from being damaged.

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Powering On the Router
To power on the router, press and hold the power
button at the top right side of the router for about five
seconds, and then the router is powered on.
Note: If the router is powered on, press and hold the power
button for about five seconds, and then the router is
powered off.

Section 3
Quick Start Guide

10 3A. Quick Start Guide
⽧Accessing the Internet via Wi-Fi (page 10)
⽧Accessing the Internet via USB (page 11)
⽧Checking the status of the router via the screen (page 12)
⽧Configuration Requirements for the PC (page 12)
⽧Configuration Requirements for the PC (page 12)
⽧Manually Connecting to or Disconnecting from the
Network (page 13)
⽧For More Information (page 13)
⽧Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (page 13)
Accessing the Internet via Wi-Fi
You can connect the router to a computer or other Wi-
Fi devices via Wi-Fi to access the Internet.
You can refer to the following steps to quickly access
the Internet via Wi-Fi:
1. Power on the router.
2. Establish a Wi-Fi connection.
3A. Quick Start Guide Note: By default, the management parameters are preset on
the router according to the requirements of the service
provider. For details about how to change the
management parameters, refer to the Help on the Web
management page.
Laptop
Digital camera
Game machine
Smart phone

3A. Quick Start Guide 11
Setting Up Service
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3. Access the Internet.
Accessing the Internet via USB
You can connect the router to a computer via USB to
access the Internet, and refer to the following steps:
1. Log in to the operating system as an administrator.
2. Connect the router and the computer through the
USB cable.
3. Power on the router.
4. The operating system automatically detects and
recognizes the new hardware and start the
installation wizard of the router driver if you
connect the router and the computer via USB for
the first time.
You can also access the internet via USB and Wi-Fi at
the same time as shown in the following figure.
Note: If the auto-run program does not respond, find the
xxxx.exe file in the virtual driver path. Then double-click
xxxx to run the program.
Laptop
Digital camera
Game machine
Smart phone

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Checking the status of the router via
the screen
Configuration Requirements for the
PC
Your PC must meet the following configuration
requirements for configuring the router. Otherwise, the
operation performance may be degraded.
1Signal status
23G/4G status
3Wi-Fi status
4GPS status
5Internet connection
6Battery status
7Amount of data transferred
8Connection duration
9Roaming
Requirements Description
CPU Pentium 500 MHz or higher
Memory 128 MB RAM or higher
Hard disk memory Available space of 50 MB
Operating system Windows XP, Windows Vista, or
Windows7
Screen resolution 1024 x 768 pixels or higher
Internet browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

3A. Quick Start Guide 13
Setting Up Service
Accessing the Web Management
Page
Take a PC, the Windows XP operating system and the
Internet Explorer 6.0 for example, to access the web
management page, refer to the following steps:
1. Make sure that the router is properly connected to
the PC via Wi-Fi or USB.
2. Start the Internet Explorer, enter http://192.168.1.1 in
the address bar and press Enter. The web
management page opens.
Manually Connecting to or
Disconnecting from the Network
To manually connect to or disconnect from the
network, refer to the following steps:
1. Access the web management page.
2. Click Connect to connect to the network if you
have not connected to it, or click Disconnect to
disconnect from the network if you have connected
to it.
For More Information
For more information, you can access the web
management page and click Help to see the online
help.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What can I do if the network signals cannot be searched
out?
1. Check and ensure that the router is placed in an
open space where it is away from obstacles such
as concrete or wooden walls.
Note: To work with the web management page of the router,
Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions is
recommended, and the recommended screen
resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels.
Note: To read the online help, you need to install the Adobe
Reader 6.0 or higher versions.

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2. Check and ensure that the device is placed away
from any household appliance that produces a
strong electric or magnetic •eld, such as a
microwave oven, a refrigerator, or a satellite dish
antenna.
3. Check and ensure that you are in the service area.
4. If the problem still persists, please consult your
service provider.
What can I do if the Client connected to the router cannot
access the Internet?
1. Check and ensure that the Client is connected to
the router properly.
2. Check and ensure that the router is powered on.
3. Check the signal strength to ensure that the area is
covered by the network.
4. Check that the network adapter of your Client runs
properly.
5. If the problem still persists, please consult your
service provider.
What can I do if the Client cannot access the WLAN?
1. If there are interferences or shields near the E5,
you can adjust the position of the router.
2. Check the SSID, wireless security type, and
encryption key settings of your Client are the same
as those of your router.
3. If the problem still persists, please consult your
service provider.

Section 4
Safety and Warranty
Information

16 4A. Important Safety Information
⽧General Precautions (page 16)
⽧Environmental Requirements for Using the Device (page
17)
⽧Precautions for Using Wireless Devices (page 18)
⽧Areas with Inflammables and Explosives (page 18)
⽧Accessory Requirements (page 19)
⽧Battery and Charger (page 19)
⽧Safety of Children (page 21)
⽧Traffic Security (page 21)
⽧Traffic Security (page 21)
⽧Environmental Protection (page 22)
⽧Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) (page 22)
⽧Body-Worn Operation (page 22)
⽧Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
(page 23)
This guide contains important operational and safety
information that will help you safely use the device.
Failure to read and follow the information provided in
this guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or
property damage.
General Precautions
䢇During storage, transportation, and operation of the
device, keep it dry and prevent it from colliding with
other objects.
䢇Do not dismantle the device. In case of any fault,
contact an authorized service center for assistance
or repair.
䢇Without authorization, no organization or individual
can change the mechanical, safety, or performance
design of the device.
䢇When using the device, observe all applicable laws
and regulations and respect the legal rights of other
people.
4A. Important Safety
Information
Note: Unless otherwise specified, the term "device" refers to
the device and its accessories.