6A computer, mobile phone, game station, or other device with wireless 802.11n, g, or b
capability can access the Internet wirelessly through the mobile broadband router. To
make the wireless connection, you must first locate the wireless network connection
setup on your device, and then select the Zoom network. For example, on Windows
computers, click the wireless connection icon on the Task Bar, click Available Wireless
Networks, select Zoom from the list of available wireless networks, and then make the
connection.
7The router comes set up for wireless with no security. If you want wireless security, you
need to set up the router and each device for the security that you want.
•If all of the devices on your network support WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), please
refer to WPS Configuration on page 27 for detailed information and instructions.
•Alternately, you can use the Configuration Manager's Setup Wizard, which
includes wireless setup. For more information and instructions, please refer to
Chapter 2: Using the Configuration Manager, starting on page 12.
8You may want to plug a computer or other device into the router’s Ethernet port. This is
recommended if you’re changing the router’s default values, and sometimes an Ethernet
connection is more convenient or secure than connecting to the router wirelessly. To
connect via Ethernet, simply plug the router’s Ethernet cable between the router’s
Ethernet port and your computer or other device’s Ethernet port.
9Open your browser on your computer or other device and verify that your are able to
connect to the Internet. If you are unable to connect, refer to Troubleshooting section
below.
If you are able to connect to the Internet and you have already set up wireless security (or are
choosing not to), your setup is complete. Congratulations!
Troubleshooting Your Internet Connection
If you are unable to connect to the Internet through your router, please check the
following:
1Verify that you are in a mobile broadband coverage area and that your phone or
modem can receive a signal at your location. You may want to try changing the
location of your router, for example, by moving the router closer to a window.
2If you are using a tethered mobile phone, go over the points in the If you are
considering using the router with a tethered phone, please consider the
following box.
3Verify that your phone or modem is recognized by your router. To do this:
a. Login to the router as described in steps 1-3 of Launching the Router’s
Configuration Manager in Chapter 2: Using the Configuration
Manager.
b. Click on Status.
c. Locate the Card Info field on the Status page to see if your card is
recognized. If your card is not seen under Status, verify that your modem
or phone is compatible with your router. See
www.zoomtel.com/travelrouter/comp for a list of compatible modems
and phones. If your device is listed and you are still having trouble, please
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