Huawei B68A User manual
B68A Wireless Gateway
Quick Start
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1Getting to know your B68A
Power button
Press and hold for about 3 seconds to power the
B68A on or off.
WPS button
Press and hold for 3 or more seconds to active WPS
connection when Wi-Fi is turned on.
LAN port Connect to computer, switch, or other LAN device.
Power port Connect to compatible power adapter.
Telephone port Connect to telephone.
External antenna
port Connect to external antenna.
Power indicator
On: the B68A is powered on.
Off: the B68A is powered off.
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Network mode
indicator
Fast red blinking: no SIM/USIM card is found, the
PIN is not verified, or the SIM/USIM card is not
working properly.
Steady yellow: registered with a 3G/2G network.
Steady green: connected to the Internet.
Off: no signal.
Wi-Fi/WPS
indicator
Steady on: Wi-Fi turned on or data transfer in
progress.
Blinking: a WPS connection is being set up.
Off: Wi-Fi turned off.
/ / /
LAN indicator
Steady on: LAN port is connected to a client.
Blinking: data is being transmitted through LAN
port.
Off: no client is connected to LAN port.
SIM/USIM card
slot
Install a SIM/USIM card to access to the Internet via
a 3G/2G data connection.
Reset button
Restoring the default settings of the B68A will erase
all previous settings.
When the B68A is powered on, use a sharply
pointed object to press and hold for about 3 seconds
until all indicators are blinking to restore the B68A to
its factory settings. After the factory defaults are
restored, the B68A will restart automatically.
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2Installation
Installing the SIM/USIM card
1. Slide off the card slot cover.
2. Insert the SIM/USIM card into the card slot. Ensure that the beveled edge of the
SIM/USIM card aligns with that of the card slot.
3. Close the card slot cover.
(Optional) Installing the table stand
You can place the B68A on a flat surface such as a table or a desk, or hang it on a
wall. You can also use the table stand of the B68A to place it upright.
Insert the latches into the table stand slots on the bottom of the B68A.
Reset
Before removing the SIM/USIM card, ensure that the B68A is powered off and
disconnected from the power outlet.
The table stand is an optional accessory, and may not included in the packaging box.
If required, please contact your local dealer purchase it.
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(Optional) Installing the external antenna
In areas with poor reception, connect an external antenna to the B68A's external
antenna port to improve signal reception.
Before using external antenna, log in to the web management page (default address:
http://192.168.1.1, default password: admin). Choose Internet > Mobile
Network and set Antenna mode to Outer.
The external antenna is an optional accessory, and may not included in the packaging
box. If required, please contact your local dealer purchase it.
Before installing the external antenna, ensure that the B68A is powered off and
disconnected from the power outlet.
Only use the external antenna indoors, and do not use it during thunderstorm.
Do not change another unexpected antenna unless manufacture provide.
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Connecting cables
Once connected to a power outlet, the B68A automatically powers on.
Power adapter Telephone
Computer Laptop, tablet, or smart phone
To prevent interference caused by radio signals, place the B68A at least 1 meter (3.28
feet) away from telephone and other electrical devices.
Do not connect the B68A to the telephone wall outlet (or any Public Switched
Telephone Network), because doing so could damage the B68A due to excessive heat.
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3Setting up a Wi-Fi connection
Turning on Wi-Fi on the B68A
When the indicator is steady on, the Wi-Fi of the B68A is turned on.
To manually turn Wi-Fi on, log in to the web management page (default address:
http://192.168.1.1, default password: admin), and choose Home Network >
WLAN Settings. On the displayed page, select Enable WLAN 2.4 GHz and click
Save.
Recording the SSID and Wi-Fi key
The default SSID and Wi-Fi key are printed on the B68A's rear label.
Make sure your client (computer, tablet, or smart phone) also supports Wi-Fi.
To prevent unauthorized parties from accessing your wireless network, it is
recommended that you change the SSID and Wi-Fi key from time to time. Log in to
the web management page (default address: http://192.168.1.1, default password:
admin), choose Home and click Set Up WLAN to set WLAN 2.4 GHz SSID and
Password.
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Setting up a Wi-Fi connection from a client
On Windows 7
1. Click on the status bar on the PC desktop.
2. A dialog box is displayed, and the computer scans for available wireless networks
within range. From the search results, select the wireless network with the same
SSID as the B68A, and click Connect.
3. In the Connect to a Network dialog box, enter the B68A's Wi-Fi key, and click
OK. Note that the Wi-Fi key is case sensitive.
4. When Connected is displayed next to the B68A's SSID, the PC is connected to the
wireless network.
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On Mac OS
1. Click on the status bar on the Mac desktop. Choose Turn AirPort On from
the displayed menu.
2. The Mac then scans for available wireless networks within range. From the search
results, select the wireless network with the same SSID as the B68A.
3. In the displayed dialog box, enter the B68A's Wi-Fi key, and click Join. Note that
the Wi-Fi key is case sensitive.
4. When a check mark appears next to the B68A's SSID, the Mac is connected to the
wireless network.
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