Zte Tata Docomo User manual

Tata Docomo 3G Wi-Fi HUB (ZTE AC30)
User Guide

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Version No. : R1.0

Introduction
ZTE AC30 is a 2G/3G Wi-Fi device, working in GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/EV-DO/HSPA network.
The client devices could connect to it via USB or Wi-Fi interface. The device supports data and SMS
services, enabling you to communicate anytime and anywhere.
This quick guide provides instructions on how to install and get started with the product. For information
about connection of services, please consult your service provider.

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Specification
Data Service HSPA: DL 7.2Mbps; UL 5.76Mbps
EV-DO: DL 3.1Mbps; UL 1.8Mbps
WCDMA CS: 64Kbps UL/DL
WCDMA PS: 384Kbps UL/DL
Interface USB and Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Standard 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi Security WEP/WPA/WPA2
USB Version USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED
USB Interface Type Mini USB-B
Weight 80g
Dimensions (W×H×D): 99.7mm*53.7mm*13.9mm
Power Adapter 5V/700mA
Battery capacity 1500mAh
*Standby time About 100hours
*Working time About 4hours
Operating system Windows 7, Windows Vista(32bit or 64bit), Windows XP (SP3 or later), MAC(10.4 or
later)
Without Wi-Fi, Internet surfing with the USB connection is only available for the
Windows and MAC OS.
Web Browser IE (7.0 or later), Firefox (3.0 or later), Opera (10.0 or later), Safari (4.0 or later), Chrome
(5.0 or later)
Operating temperature -10℃~ +60℃
Storage temperature -20℃~ +50℃
Charging temperature 0℃~ +45℃
Humidity 5%~ 95%
Notes:
The standby and working time are only for your reference. They are based on the ideal working
environment.

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Getting to Know Your Device
The following figure shows the appearance of the device, it is only for your reference. The actual device
may be different.
Interface and Buttons
1.Power Press and hold the button to switch on/off the
device.
Press the button 10 times continuously to
restore the device to the factory default
settings.
2.Charger/USB port Charge your device.
Connect the client to your device via USB
cable.
LED Indicator
It indicates the status of your device.
When the device is powered on:
Indicator Status Description
Battery indication Red blinking Please charge the battery
Red solid Voltage of battery is low
Green blinking Charging
Green solid Voltage of battery is
full(Charging completed)
Signal strength indication Red solid ERROR or NO signal or NO
network service
Green blinking Signal is ok

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Indicator Status Description
Green solid Signal is good
Wi-Fi indication Green blinking Wi-Fi is active
LED off Wi-Fi is inactive
Network indication Red blinking 2G / 1x Modem data transferring
Red solid Register on 2G/ 1x network
Green blinking 3G/HSIA Modem data
transferring
Green solid Register on 3G/HSIA network
When the device is powered off and charging:
Indicator Status Description
Battery indication Green blinking Charging
LED off Voltage of battery is
full(Charging complete)

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Hardware Installation
Inserting (U)SIM Card and Battery
1. Use the thumb catch at the bottom of the device to open the battery cover.
2. Insert the (U)SIM card into the (U)SIM card holder.
3. Insert the battery as shown with the contacts located against the metal springs, and press the battery
down into the case.
4. Line the battery cover up correctly and press gently to close the case.

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Switching On/Off Your Device
Hold the Power button to switch on/off the device.
Notes:
The device is powered on when the signal strength indication lights up.
Charging Your Device
You can charge your device by using USB cable or adapter.
1. Insert the charger lead carefully with the plug arrow facing the bottom of the device.
2. The plug only fits one way. Do not use excessive force to insert the plug.
3. Make sure the plug is lined up correctly and inserted gently.

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Working Mode
Your device supports three working modes. We only use PC or laptop as the example in this document.
USB Mode: Connect to the device with the USB cable.
Wi-Fi Mode: Connect to the device via Wi-Fi.
Mixed Mode: Connect to the device with the above two connection methods.
Notes:
If you want to connect to the Internet by using Wi-Fi mode, make sure that the client supports the Wi-Fi
function.
The following picture is the application example. All of the client devices can surf on the Internet at the
same time.

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Establish a connection between your Wi-Fi device and the
client
Via USB Cable
Connect your device and the client with the USB cable.
Power on your device.
Follow the system prompts to complete the software installation.
Notes:
Uninstall previously installed ZTE product drivers (if any) before installing drivers for ZTE AC30
If the system does not launch installation automatically, you can run the installation program in path
of My Computer > ZTEAC30.
The driver of your device will be installed automatically at the same time.
After the installation, the ZTEAC30 program will be displayed in the Start→Programs menu.
The connection between your device and the client will be established successfully within few
moments.
DISABLE PROXY SETTINGS INSIDE INTERNET EXPLORER SETTINGS TO ACCESS
INTERNET and WEB GUI HOME PAGE
Via Wi-Fi
1. Power on your device directly. It will take 1~2 minutes to initialize, and then WI-Fi LED will blink.
2. Use your normal Wi-Fi application on the client to search the available wireless network.
Notes:
DISABLE PROXY SETTINGS INSIDE INTERNET EXPLORER SETTINGS TO ACCESS
INTERNET and WEB GUI HOME PAGE
You need to check your Wireless Network Connection. Set the client to obtain an IP address
automatically in the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) properties, and the client will be assigned an
IP address like “192.168.0.100”.
The Wi-Fi network on the device can be identified with the string “TATA DOCOMO
AC30_XXXXXX”.
XXXXXX- SSID [Service Set Identifier] which will be displayed on the label:

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3.Select the SSID of your device, and then click Connect.
Notes:
There will be a pop-up window prompting you for password. The default password is 12345. Default Wifi
security setting is WEP.
It is recommended that you change the password using Web GUI for
security concerns.
The details for changing password are mentioned in the manual later.
4. Wait for a few moments. The connection between your device and the client will be established
successfully.

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Access the Internet
1. Switch on the device.
2. Establish a connection between your device and the client.
3. After successfully establishing the connection, access the Internet through your web browser.
4. If proxy settings are enabled in Internet explorer settings, please disable the same for accessing
the internet.
Notes:
There are three modes of internet access viz. Always On, On Demand and Manual. The default mode is
“Always On”.
You can browse the Web GUI Configuration page and click WAN Connection to set the WAN
connection mode.

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Access the Web GUI Configuration Page
1. Make sure the connection between your device and the client is correct.
2. Launch the internet browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://ufi.home in the address bar.
Notes:
It is recommended that you use IE (7.0 or later), Firefox (3.0 or later), Opera (10.0 or later), Safari
(4.0 or later) or Chrome (5.0 or later).
3.The login page appears as follows.
3.1 When GSM SIM card is inserted for TATA DOCOMO services.

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3.2 When CDMA card is inserted for Tata Photon Plus service.
View the information of WAN, WLAN, Device and Profile. Input the case-sensitive default password
“admin”, and then click Login to access the Web GUI Configuration page.
Notes:
Do not cover your device with anything. Do not lay devices to overlap each other when using.
The device takes 1~2 minutes to initialize, and attach to the network.
If an inactive CDMA card is inserted, you need to manually activate the device first. You will need a 14
digit Pin Code from the service provider: 1800-266-121

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Activation Procedure:
Click the Activation button at the top right corner of the Web GUI Configuration page to initiate the
activation process
Choose Prepaid or Postpaid as per your plan and input the 14 Digit PIN code, then click the Activate
button.
During the activation, please do not switch off your device or the Web GUI Configuration Page
Activation might take 1to 2 Minutes. If activation fails please retry after sometime .
Please contact service provider at: 1800-266-121 in case the activation progress failed.
PIN Code Verification
If the PIN code of your (U)SIM card is enabled, you will need to input the PIN code when you login the
first time.
Notes:
The (U)SIM card will be locked if you enter wrong PIN code consecutively for three times. It will prompt
you for PUK [Pin Unlock Key] . Please contact customer care for receiving the PUK of your SIM.
If you want to modify the PIN Status, please select Settings > Advanced > PIN Manage to do the
actions.

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Quick Setup
After logging in, select Quick Setup, and then the Quick Setup wizard appears.
The Quick Setup wizard guides you how to set the basic parameters for your device in the safest way.
After this procedure, you can use your Internet service.
Please note that the changes will be possible only if you are not connected to the internet. To disconnect
the connection click on “WAN Connection > Manual (Disconnect Internet)”
Notes:
The parameter settings may have been preset by your service provider, and you will enjoy your Internet
service directly. Please contact your service provider: 1800-266-121 for details if you want to do some
modification.
WAN Connection
After logging in, select WAN Connection, and you can choose the WAN Connection Mode
according to your requirement. Default: Always ON / Auto connect: ON

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Settings
After logging in, select Settings, and you can do the following operations.
Select Settings > Wi-Fi Settings View the current station list, change the basic
wireless network settings, and choose the
security mode.
Select Settings > Network Settings View the 3G Wireless Information, select Band
Selection Mode or change APN Setting.
Select Settings > Firewall Set the Mac/IP/Port Filtering, Port Forwarding
or the System Security configuration.
Select Settings > Advanced View the current status of your device, change
the Administrator Settings, restore factory
defaults, manage PIN or set the LAN interface
configuration.
Wi-Fi Settings
Station List
Select Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Station List to show the Wi-Fi client status.
Basic
Select Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Basic to config the basic settings of the wireless network.

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•Network Mode:If all of the wireless devices connect with this device in the same transmission
mode, performance will be improved by choosing the appropriate wireless mode.
•Network Name (SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID). Enter a string less than 32 characters as the
name for your wireless local area network (WLAN).
•Broadcast Network Name (SSID): Disable or Enable (Default) this function. If Enable is selected,
your device broadcasts the SSID, and other devices can search and connect to it. When you
select Disable, other devices cannot search out the SSID. If you want someone to connect, you
need tell them the SSID, and let them setup manually.
•Country Code:Choose the right country code.
•Frequency(Channel): Choose the appropriate channel to optimize the performance and coverage
of your wireless network.
•Rate: Choose the speed rate.
•MAX Station Number: Change the maximum number of the stations which connect the AP
simultaneously.
Click Apply to confirm your configuration.
Security
Select Settings > Wi-Fi Settings > Security to set the wireless network security of your device.
In the OPEN security mode:

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1. Select the Encrypt Type.
2. Select the Default Key which you want to use.
3. Enter the WEP Keys(5 or 13 ACSII characters/10 or 26 HEX characters).
4. Click Apply to confirm.
In the SHARED security mode:
1. Select the Default Key which you want to use.
2. Enter the WEP Keys(5 or 13 ACSII characters/10 or 26 HEX characters).
3. Click Apply to confirm.
In the WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK security mode:
1. Choose the WPA Algorithms.
2. Enter the WPA Key manually.
3. Click Apply to confirm.