Zalip CDM531 User manual

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CDM531AM
WiFi Mobile Router
ZALiP
User Manual

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IMPORTANT USAGE INSTRUCTION
For the convenience of use, this product accepts power from a desktop or a
laptop computer. It’s mandatory to connect both of two USB connectors at one
end of USB supplied power cable to computer at one time. Power supply is not
sufficient for the device to operate normally if only one USB connector is inserted
into the computer. In this scenario it might cause temporary malfunction on the
computer.

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Copyright
The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, stored,
transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any
form or by any means, mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission.
Trademarks
All products, company, brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. They are used for identification purpose only. Specifications are subject to be changed
without prior notice.
FCC Interference Statement
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 radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in
this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own
expense, will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN
55022/A1 Class B.

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Table of contents
IMPORTANT USAGE INSTRUCTION...................................................................................... 2
COPYRIGHT ............................................................................................................................. 3
FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ....................................................................................... 3
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 5
1.1 PACKAGE LIST........................................................................................................... 5
1.2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION..................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 2 GETTING START............................................................................................ 9
2.1 EASY SETUP UTILITY BY EASY SETUP .................................................................. 9
2.2 EASY SETUP BY CONFIGURING WEB PAGES..................................................... 14
CHAPTER 3 MAKING CONFIGURATION......................................................................... 18
3.1 ADVANCED ................................................................................................................ 18
3.1.1 BASIC SETTING.................................................................................................... 18
3.1.2 SECURITY SETTING............................................................................................. 28
3.1.3 ADVANCED SETTINGS ........................................................................................ 33
3.1.4 TOOL BOX .………………………………………………………………………..…….35
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................. 38
APPENDIX A SPEC SUMMARY TABLE ............................................................................... 42
APPENDIX B LICENSING INFORMATION ........................................................................... 43

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding Productʳ˖CDM531 Wi-Fi Mobile Router.
This product is specifically designed for mobile user who needs to have the internet access
beyond his home and office. It provides a complete solution for Internet surfing and broadband
sharing. Instructions for installing and configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before
you install and use this product, please read this manual carefully for fully exploiting the functions
of this product.
1.1Package List
Items Description Contents Quantity
1 WiFi Mobile Router 1
2 USB Cable
(Only for Power use)
1
3 Power adapter 1
4 CD 1

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1.2 Hardware Installation
Hardware configuration
Hook assembling or dissembling
USB
Wireless & USB LED
WPS
Power Switch
Power
Hook
PUSH
“Click”
sound

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LED indicators
LED color Description
Blue 3G/3.5G is on
USB LED Blue in flash Data access
Blue WLAN is ON
Blue in flash Data access
Wi-Fi LED
Blue in fast flash Device is in WPS Mode
Installation Steps
DO NOT switch on WiFi Mobile Router before performing the installation steps below.
Step 1.
Turn off the power switch and then plug USB 3G
Modem to the Router.
Note: The Wi-Fi Mobile Router is designed to work
with either UMTS or EV-DO and even HSUPA 3G
modem. Please refer to your service provider for
detailed feature information.
Step 2.
Plug your USB modem which is with activated USB
dongle.
Step 3.
You can choose either Power Adapter or USB Cable
for power supply.
3.1. Use Power Adapter
Connect with the power adapter to the receptor
on the back panel of it.
3.2. Use USB cable
Connect USB Cable to the same place of it.

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Step 4.
4.1. Use Power Adapter
Then plug the other end of the power adapter into
a wall outlet.
4.2. Use USB Cable
Then plug the other end of USB Cable to USB
Port on your PC or NB.
Step 5.
Turn on the power switch.
The Wi-Fi and 3G LED will turn ON to
indicate that the power has been applied.

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Chapter 2 Getting start
2.1 Easy Setup Utility by Easy Setup
We provide Wizard and Easy Setup by Windows Utility to enable you to set up the WiFi Mobile
Router quickly and easily.
Check the steps below before running the section.
(1) Press WPS button more than 6 seconds on the Router. The Router will reset to default.
(2) Connect to the Router by Wi-Fi. The default SSID is the same as “Mac Address”
(3) Insert CD to CDROM; Click the Easy Setup Utility from CD or Auto Run.
Easy Setup by Utility- Wizard
Step 1.
You can start to configure the
device via the Easy Setup Utility
Step 2.
Select Language then click
“Next” to continue.

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Step 3.
1. Please select Wizard mode
to run the setup step-by-step
to diagnose the network
settings of the Router.
2. Click the “Wizard” button
and click “NEXT” to
continue.
Step 4.
1. Make sure your USB 3G
Modem is connected to the
USB port of the Router.
2. Make sure the Router is
powered on.
3. Make sure your computer
has connected to the
Router.
4. Make sure your computer
has an IP address.
5. Click “Next” to continue.
Step 5.
1. Key in the SSID, Channel
and Security options, for
example: SSID: “Wi-Fi
Mobile Router”, Security:
WEP
Key: “1234567890”.
Default SSID is the same as
“Mac Address”
* Channel 1- 11 for FCC, IC, NCC
* Channel 1- 13 for CE
2. And then click “Next” to
continue.

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Step 6-1.
Select “Auto-Detection”, and the
Utility will try to detect and
configure the required 3G
service settings automatically.
Click “Next” to continue.
ʳ
ϡʳDefault PIN Code is empty, if
you have PIN Code, you must
enter it. For example “0000”. If
no, just Click “Next” to continue.
Step 6-2.
Or you can select “Manual” and
manually fill in the required 3G
service settings provided by your
ISP.
Click “Next” to continue.
Step 7.
Check the settings, and then
click the “Next” if the settings are
correct.

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Step 8.
The Wi-Fi Mobile Router is
rebooting to make your entire
configuration activated.
Step 9.
Please reconnect to Router
before click “Next”.
Step 10-1.
Click “Next” to test the Internet
connection or you can skip test.
And then click “Next” to
continue.

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Step 10-2.
Test the Internet connection
Step 11.
Congratulations!
Setup is completed.
Now you have already
connected to Internet
successfully.

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2.2 Easy Setup by Configuring Web Pages
You can also browse web UI to configure the device.
Browse to Activate the Setup Wizard
Please type in the IP Address
(http://192.168.123.254)
Please type “admin” in the
Password and click ‘login’
button.
Select your language.
Select “Wizard” for basic
settings with simple way.

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Press “Next” to start the Setup
Wizard.
Configure with the Setup Wizard
Step 1: Change System
Password.
Set up your system password.
(Default˖admin)
Step 2˖
Select Time Zone.

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Step 3˖Select Wan Type.
If you want to use 3G service as
the main internet access,
please set the WAN interface as
“Wireless WAN” and the WAN
type as “3G”.
Step 4˖
Select “Auto Detection” Dial-up
Profile, and the Utility will try to
detect and configure the
required 3G service settings
automatically. Or you can select
“Manual” and manually fill in the
required 3G service settings
provided by your ISP.
Default PIN Code is empty, if
you have PIN Code, you must
enter it.
Step 5: Set up your Wireless
Network.
Set up your SSID.
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Step 6˖Set up Wireless
Security.
Set up your Authentication and
Encryption.
Step 7: Apply your Setting.
Then click Apply Setting.
Step 8:
Click Finish to complete it.

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Chapter 3 Making Configuration
3.1 Advanced
3.1.1 Basic Setting
Network Setup
LAN Setup
1. LAP IP Address: the local IP address of this device. The computers on your network
must use the LAN IP address of your product as their Default Router. You can change it
if necessary.
2. Subnet Mask: insert 255.255.255.0

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Internet Setup
This device supports different WAN types of connection for users to connect to remote wireless
ISP, such as 3G (WCDMA, HSxPA, HSPA+, CDMA2000, EV-DO, TD-SCDMA), iBurst, or Wi-Fi
Hotspot.
Note. Users need to insert USB modem card for 3G and iBurst WAN connections.
3G WAN Types: The WAN fields may not be necessary for your connection. The information on
this page will only be used when your service provider requires you to enter a User Name and
Password to connect with the 3G network.
Please refer to your documentation or service provider for additional information.
1. Dial-Up Profile: Please select Auto-Detection or Manual to continue.
You can Select “Auto-Detection”, and the Utility will try to detect and
configure the required 3G service settings automatically. Or you can select
“Manual” and manually fill in the required 3G service settings provided by
yourISP.
2. Country: select your country.
3. Telecom: select your telecom.
4. 3G Network: select the 3G Network
5. APN: Enter the APN for your PC card here.(Optional)
6. Pin Code: Enter the Pin Code for your SIM card(Optional)
7. Dial-Number: This field should not be altered except when required by your service

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provider.
8. Account: Enter the new User Name for your PC card here, you can contact to your ISP to
get it.
9. Password: Enter the new Password for your PC card here, you can contact to your ISP to
get it.
10. Authentication: Choose your authentication.
11. Primary DNS: This feature allows you to assign a Primary DNS Server, contact to your
ISP to get it.
12. Secondary DNS: This feature allows you to assign a Secondary DNS Server, you can
contact to your ISP to get it.
13. Connection Control: There are 3 modes to select:
Connect-on-demand: The device will link up with ISP when the clients send outgoing
packets.
Auto Reconnect (Always-on): The device will link with ISP until the connection is ʳʳ
established.
Manually: The device will not make the link until someone clicks the ʳ
Connect-button in the Status-page.
14. Keep Alive: you can diagnose your connection by it.
iBurst Type: The WAN fields may not be necessary for your connection. The information on this
page will only be used when your service provider requires you to enter a User Name and
Password to connect with the iBurst network.
Please refer to your documentation or service provider for additional information.