Huawei B525 User manual
B525 LTE CPE
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1Product overview
Power indicator Network status indicator
Wi-Fi®/WPS indicator LAN/WAN indicator
Signal strength indicator Power input
LAN/WAN port External antenna sockets
USB port Landline phone port
Reset button micro-SIM card slot
WPS button Power button
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2Setup
1. Setup Make sure you use the correct SIM card.
mini-SIM (2FF) micro-SIM (3FF) nano-SIM (4FF)
2. Open the micro-SIM card cover.
3. Insert the micro-SIM card gently into the card tray in the direction shown in the
figure below until it clicks. Then close the micro-SIM card cover.
Note:
To remove the micro-SIM card, gently press the micro-SIM card in
until it clicks. The card will automatically pop out.
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Do not insert or remove a micro-SIM card when the router is running,
as this may affect performance or damage the micro-SIM card.
4. Connect the power adapter to the router.
The following indicators will turn on when the router has successfully connected to
a network.
Cyan/blue/yellow:
Connected to a mobile
network.
White: More signal bars
indicate a stronger signal.
Note:
If the indicator is red, it indicates there is no network connection.
Please refer to the FAQs in this guide.
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3Connecting to your router's Wi-Fi
network
Once the router has connected to a mobile data network, you can connect your
computer or mobile phone to the router's Wi-Fi network to access the Internet.
Please refer to the label on the bottom of the router for the default wireless network
name (SSID) and password (Wi-Fi KEY).
Note:
When the indicator is steady on, Wi-Fi is enabled. To enable or
disable Wi-Fi, refer to the help section on the router's web-based
management page.
Ensure that you promptly change the Wi-Fi network name and password
on the web-based management page to prevent unauthorized access to
your Wi-Fi network. Once you have changed the password, you will need
to reconnect to the router's Wi-Fi network.
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4Configuring your router
You can configure the router using the web-based management page. Please refer
to the label on the bottom of the router for the default IP address, user name, and
password.
More information can be found in the help section of the web-based management
page.
Note:
You will be prompted to change the default login password for the web-
based management page to prevent unauthorized users from changing the
router's settings.
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5Optional configurations
1. Connecting multiple devices
You can connect a computer, or landline phone to the router to access the Internet,
make telephone calls, and more.
The features described in this section are for reference purposes only. Your
router may not support all of these features.
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2. Installing external antennas
You can install external antennas to improve signal reception. Please contact your
network service provider to purchase the antennas. If you only require one antenna,
plug it into the socket.
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Note:
Turn off the router and unplug the power adapter before installing any
external antennas.
External antennas are only suitable for indoor use. Do not use external
antennas during thunderstorms.
Only use external antennas provided by your network service provider.
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3. Accessing the Internet through an Ethernet port
You can connect the router to a wall-mounted Ethernet port using an Ethernet
cable to connect to the Internet when you have used up your data allowance.
Configure the relevant settings on the web-based management page before
connecting to the Internet through an Ethernet port. More information can be found
in the help section of the web-based management page.
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4. Downloading Huawei HiLink App
Scan the QR code to download the Huawei HiLink App and configure the router
from your phone.
6FAQs
How do I restore factory settings?
When the router is turned on, press the reset button for approximately 3 seconds
using a pointed object until the indicator starts to blink. Restoring factory
settings will restore the settings to the default. You can reconfigure them after the
router is restored.
What should I do if I forgot the Wi-Fi password or the user name and login
password for the web-based management page?
Restore the router to its factory settings and then use the default Wi-Fi password,
user name and login password to try again.
What should I do if the indicator is red or an Internet connection cannot
be established?
1. Check if the micro-SIM card is inserted. Refer to the Setup section for the right
size of SIM card and the right way to insert it into the slot.
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