TCL HH40L1 User manual

USER MANUAL
V1.0 | HH40L1/HH40L2

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Contents
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Chapter 1. Meet your CPE.................................................................................................... 1
1.1 System requirements ..................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Overview ........................................................................................................................ 1
Chapter 2. Get started ......................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Connect your CPE to the Internet .................................................................................. 3
2.2 Identify an ideal location ................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Connect the power adaptor............................................................................................ 5
2.4 Access CPE network...................................................................................................... 5
2.5 Use the telephone function (For HH40L1 only).............................................................. 6
Chapter 3. Access the web UI ............................................................................................. 7
3.1 Log in to the web UI ...................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Explore web UI features................................................................................................. 7
Chapter 4. Configure your CPE........................................................................................... 8
4.1 Home .............................................................................................................................. 8
4.2 Quick Settings................................................................................................................. 8
4.3 Devices Settings ............................................................................................................. 9
4.4 SMS .............................................................................................................................. 13
4.5 Firewall.......................................................................................................................... 13
4.6 System settings............................................................................................................. 14
Important safety information.............................................................................................. 16
Important safety instructions .............................................................................................. 16
Medical device interference ............................................................................................... 16
Power adapter .................................................................................................................... 16
Battery................................................................................................................................. 16
Operating temperature........................................................................................................ 17
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 18

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Read this first
•Before using this documentation and the device it supports, ensure you read and
understand the "Important safety information" on page 17.
•Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your device.
•Instructions in this documentation may vary depending on your device model and
software version.
•Some features are not available in all countries or regions. Feature availability is subject
to change.
•Documentation content is subject to change without notice. We make constant
improvements on the documentation of your device, including this user manual.
•TCL Communication Ltd. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or
application of the product described herein. Every effort has been made in the preparation
of this documentation to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information
and recommendations in this documentation do not constitute the warranty of any kind,
express or implied.

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Chapter 1. Meet your CPE
This TCL CPE is a 4G LTE mobile router, providing download speeds of up to 150 Mbps.
Your CPE lets you create fast and secure Wi‑Fi in any location with cellular network
coverage.
1.1 System requirements
Your CPE supports up to 32 connected devices with 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi network (802.11b/g/n). It
also works with a range of browsers, including: Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, Opera, and
Google Chrome.
1.2 Overview
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1. Power indicator
•Solid yellow: The battery is low.
•Blinking blue: The device is charging.
•Solid blue: The battery has enough power; fully charged; connect the
adaptor when the battery has been removed.
•Off: The device is off.
2. Wi‑Fi/WPS
indicator
•Blinking blue: WPS connection is available.
•Solid blue: Wi‑Fi is enabled.
•Off: Wi‑Fi is disabled.
3. Network indicator
•Blinking blue and red: Target tariffs are exceeded.
•Solid blue: The device is connected to the network.
•Solid red: Micro SIM card is not available or the device is not
registered to the network.
4. Signal indicator
•The more blue signal bars are visible, the stronger the signal.
•Off: No signal.
5. Micro SIM card
slot Insert a micro SIM card in the slot.

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6. WPS button
Press the button for 3 seconds to enable the WPS function. The WPS
function will be automatically disabled if a WPS connection is not
established within 2 minutes.
7. Wi‑Fi button
Press the button for 3 seconds to disable/enable your CPE Wi‑Fi. This
function is enabled by default.
When this function is disabled, other users cannot detect the SSID or
the Wi‑Fi name.
8. Telephone port
(For HH40L1 only) Connect a telephone to make or answer calls.
9. LAN/WAN port For connecting with an internet source or wired devices such as
computers or switches.
10. Power connector For connecting with the power adapter.
11. Power button Press the button to power on/off your device.
12. Reset button Use a paperclip to press the button for 3 seconds to reset the device.

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Chapter 2. Get started
This chapter introduces the basic instructions on how to get your CPE up and running. The
instructions may vary depending on your CPE model.
2.1 Connect your CPE to the Internet
The device can only connect with the network in one way at a time. Depending on the
method you choose, you must perform the corresponding configuration.
Method one: via cellular network
1. Remove the back cover.
NOTE
Before using your router, record the default Wi‑Fi name, Wi‑Fi password and web
UI login information printed on the label inside your router.
2. Install a SIM card.
Select the right size of SIM card for your CPE.
Mini-SIM (2FF) Nano-SIM (4FF)
Micro-SIM (3FF)
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Be aware of the orientation of the SIM card. If the SIM card is inserted incorrectly, it may get
jammed.
3. Install the battery.
Ensure that the pins from the battery are aligned with the pins beside the reset button of
your device.
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4. Re‑attach the back cover.
Method two: via broadband connection
lf you want to access the Internet via a wired broadband connection, you need to plug a
network cable into the WAN/LAN port.

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2.2 Identify an ideal location
Identify an ideal location for your 4G CPE. To make the most of your CPE, make sure the
location meets the following criteria:
•Near a window
•A cool, dry and well‑ventilated area away from objects such as walls and electrical
appliances
•Near a power outlet
•On a sturdy and flat surface
2.3 Connect the power adaptor
Follow the illustration below to plug in the power adapter.
2.4 Access CPE network
You can link your devices to the CPE network using wired or wireless connections as
illustrated below.
If your wireless device is WPS‑enabled, you can also access the CPE Wi‑Fi network through
a WPS connection. Select one of the following options to make a WPS connection.

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Option 1: WPS button
1. Press the WPS button on your CPE for 3 seconds.
2. Enable the WPS function of your wireless device within 2 minutes to make a WPS
connection.
Option 2: PBC
1. Log in to the web user interface (UI) of your CPE, and go to Devices settings > Wi‑Fi
settings. (For more information on how to log in to the web UI, see "Chapter 3. Access
the web UI" on page 7.)
2. Choose Enabled for WPS switch, and click Apply.
3. Go to Add new devices and choose PBC; enter the new device information you want to
connect to the CPE. Click Apply.
Option 3: WPS PIN code
1. Log in to the web user interface (UI) of your CPE, and go to Devices settings > Wi‑Fi
settings. (For more information on how to log in to the web UI, see "Chapter 3. Access
the web UI" on page 7.)
2. Choose Enabled for Current PIN switch, and click Apply.
3. Check the PIN code from the Current PIN.
4. Enter the PIN code when the device attempts to connect to the CPE. Click Reset PIN
code to reset the PIN code, you can find the default PIN code from the label located on
the bottom of the device. Click Random PIN code to change the PIN code.
2.5 Use the telephone function (For HH40L1 only)
Your CPE supports telephone functionality. Connect a telephone to your CPE using a
telephone cable as illustrated below.

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Chapter 3. Access the web UI
This chapter provides information on how to get access to the web UI of your CPE, and gives
you a glimpse of the web UI.
3.1 Log in to the web UI
To log in to the web UI, follow these steps:
1. Open a web browser on the device connected to the CPE network.
2. Go to http://192.168.1.1, then follow the on‑screen instructions to finish the login
process. For the default login information, refer to the label inside your CPE.
3.2 Explore web UI features
The home page of the web UI is mainly comprised of the following tiles: Connection, Usage,
SMS, Settings, and More. Click on each tile to display more information.
Commonly‑used status icons are displayed in the web UI, which provide information about
your CPE.
Status icon What it means
The device is charging
Full power or connected to the adaptor
The number of signal bars indicates the signal strength. The more
signal bars it shows, the stronger the signal is.
No signal / no server
The CPE is connected to the WAN network.
The CPE is connected to the broadband network
The CPE is disconnected from the WAN network.
The CPE is connecting to the network.
New messages
Valid SIM card
No SIM card / incorrect SIM card
The number of users connected to your CPE network