Wave wifi Mbr series User manual

4828 Ne 12th Avenue, Oakland Park, Florida 33334-4804 • 1.954.928.1310 • support@wavewi.com

Quick Tips

1. Allow for the MBR system to be turned on for at least

30 secs before plugging any sources into it.

2. Initial setup should be done with a Laptop.

3. Hover over or click on the for brief explanations.

4. Only use the 12V 1A power supply provided

5. 550 ONLY - Cell antennas MUST be connected to the

unit in order for the system to authenticate the SIM.

6. When using mobile devices make sure that

‘autocorrect’ does not change sensitive information

that you are typing in. Ex.“APN ”.

HOW TO CONNECT:

1. Connect to your MBR system (Blue Port) with the ethernet cable provided for initial connection and troubleshooting purposes.

2. Open a supported browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.

3. In the URL at the top of the browser type in the IP address“192.168.101.1”

4. This should open the “Router Status”page from here you can see the dierent ports and their connections.

USER ACCESS MANAGEMENT (BE SURE TO READ ALL NOTES ON THIS PAGE):

Connected Users - Choose your settings based on security needs and parameters.

• Allow open Internet access (no login required) - No restricting data usage to any devices on the network.

• Allow Internet access with agreement to disclaimer - All devices that connect to the system must agree to terms before usage.

• Allow Internet access using login codes and MAC authentication - Restricting data usage based on login codes and MAC authentications previously set up.

• Allow Internet access using MAC authentication only - Restricting access to allowed MAC IDs only

Note: If you choose either options“B or C,” it is recommended that you instruct all users to navigate to

http://signon.internet to access the disclaimer or login page in order to successfully log in to access the internet.

You can also BLOCK or WHITELIST devices. Whitelisting a device means that no matter how you set the users it will always be allowed onto the network and will not have to

go through the disclaimer process. Blocking on this page is only temporary. To fully block an address do so on the MAC MANAGEMENT page.

• Login Code - Does not have to be a numerical value

• Description - Our suggestion is to put the name of the user and the device or the name of the crew / group who will be using the code.

• Download/Upload Rate - The highest restriction allowable is 75Mbps or MAX

Ethernet Ports

MBR 500/550 ethernet ports count from

right to left beginning with the blue port.

Main LAN

Wave WiFi

Cellular

VSAT

2.4G

Cellular

SIM Card

USBAccess Point

Standard SIM

Orientation

THIS SIDE UP

WHEN INSERTING SIM

Guest

Accessories

Power Adapter Ethernet Patch Cable

x2 AP antennas x2 Cell Antennas

(550 ONLY)

MBR Series 500/550

Quick Start Guide

Figure 2a.

Figure 2b.

Figure 2c.

Connecting to Internet via wireless connection

1. Connect wirelessly to the router that your FREEDOM unit is

PHYSICALLY connected to via laptop, tablet or smartphone.

2. Open a browser and at the top URL bar type: 192.168.89.1

3. Once on the interface page, click on a network and type in a password if needed.

4. The connection should read “(Three dots)..., Checking IP, Got Internet”.

Connecting to the FREEDOM

Connect the FREEDOM ethernet cable to your computer’s Ethernet port or to a router. If using a router make sure that your laptop or

tablet is

WIRELESSLY connected to the Router. If your computer is directly connected via ethernet cable to the FREEDOM, then after

several seconds your computer should receive an IP address from the system. (Windows computers will generally show the message

icon “Connected” at the bottom of the screen). Please be sure that the browser you are using is up to date. It may be best to use Mozilla

Firefox or Google Chrome if you have the option. Next, Open your browser and type: “192.168.89.1” into the address bar and press

“enter”. The Network Scan page will then be displayed.

(See Figure 2a.)

Scanning for HotSpot Networks

If necessary you can refresh the network list by clicking the “Scan” tab to the left. The list of wireless networks (HotSpots) is ordered by

signal strength: the strongest signals are indicated by the color

GREEN. You will also see ORANGE or RED for weaker signals. These bars

will also uctuate as the signal changes around you. To connect to a Hotspot, click on the HotSpot name (SSID). There will be a drop

down once you click on the network

which you are trying to connect. In the blank space type in a password. The Unit will then attempt

to negotiate a connection with the remote Hotspot. During this process the screen will show “Three dots (...), Checking IP, Got Internet”.

Do not click on anything until this process is completed. Afterwards click the network that you are connected, to see your current

network status, which will show Connected to network:

YES, IP obtained: YES, Internet Detected: YES. (See Figure 2b.)

FREEDOM Settings

Clicking on the “Settings” tab displays the following page. Disabling“Firewall” removes your protection from access by other network

users. However, it may be necessary to disable this feature to access some HotSpots. Clicking

Reboot will reload the operating system.

You may have to reconnect after a reboot if the hotspot is not a favorited network. You can also assign a static IP to the FREEDOM.

(Please be sure that you understand IP addressing when changing this function.)

(See Figure 2c.)

Troubleshooting your FREEDOM

• The Serial# and rmware version of your unit is located to the bottom-right of the “Settings Page”.

• The FREEDOM power consumption is regulated PoE 12v -- 1A.

• Try power cycling the unit by powering it o and then on again.

• Be sure that you are not overpowering or underpowering your FREEDOM and causing it to fail.

FREEDOM/FREEDOM LTE-A

Quick Start Guide

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LOCAL APs:

Local Access Point Management - You can congure the Internal and External Access Points from this page.

• SSID - The name of the router’s wireless signal. This is where you rename the internal and external access points to the name of the boat

By default the SSID will be Wave WiFi AP XXXXXX.

• Key - Password used to secure the Access Point.

Originally the Key will be the serial number of the router (ex. RSN-0000).

Serial Number can be found on bottom of router, front of product box, or top-right of the Miscellaneous tab in the SETTINGS page

Securing your network is optional but highly recommended by Wave WiFi and must be 8 or more characters long.

• Type - States whether the Access Point is internal or external

Internal - The Access point housed inside of the router.

External - Access points that are connected to the network through LAN ports

• Enabled - Toggles the Internal Access Point on and o. Only applies to the Internal Access Point.

• Port - Indicates which LAN port the access point is connected to. Only applies to the Internal Access Point.

• Output - Congure output power to change router broadcast distance.

• Channel - Congure which channel the router will broadcast on. Switch to channels that are net heavily used when in a busy area. Set to automatic by default

NOTICE: IF THIS IS PAIRED TO A “GUEST NETWORK”YOU CANNOT CONTROL THE ROUTER SYSTEM FROM THIS PORT.

CELLULAR SETTINGS (MBR 550 ONLY):

1. Plug the SIM card into the slot of the MBR system.

2. Go to the Settings page then click on the Network Settings tab.

3. Click on the “Mobile Data 1” port and the options will open for that virtual port.

4. In order to activate the SIM you will need to type in the APN of the carrier you are using. Your carrier should have this information.

5. After you complete the setup click“Change Settings”.

6. Go back to the “ Router Status ” page and wait about 3 - 5 minutes. The Mobile Data 1 port should then show the carrier name once establishing a connection.

FCC Warning:

Any Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa-

tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try