Huawei B683 User manual

B683 Quick Start

Note:

zThe following illustrations are provided for your reference only. For details

about the model you selected, please examine the actual device to

determine where features are located.

zCheck the information about the product and its accessories when you

purchase it. Some accessories are not provided in the packaging box. If

required, please contact your local dealer purchase them.

zThis guide briefly describes the functions of the device. For details about

how to set the management parameters, see the Help on the Web

management page.

Getting to Know Your Device

Application Scenarios

Your computer or a Wi-Fi device can connect to the Internet through this

device. The specific connection steps depend on Wi-Fi device or your

computer's operating system; please follow specific steps to commence

operation.

Appearance

1. Power button

2. Wi-Fi/WPS button

3. Dial-up key

4. USB indicator

5. Wi-Fi/WPS indicator

6. Network status indicator

7. Power indicator

8. LAN indicators

9. External antenna port

10. Power port

11. USB port

12. LAN ports

Note:

zLAN indicators correspond to LAN ports.

zWi-Fi: Wireless Fidelity

zWPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

zLAN: Local Area Network

Indicators

Indicator Status

USB indicator

zSteady on: USB storage device

connected

zOff: USB storage device not connected

Wi-Fi/WPS indicator

zSteady on: Wi-Fi activated or data

transfer in progress

zBlinking: Establishing a WPS

connection

zOff: Wi-Fi not activated

Network status indicator

zRed, fast-blinking: Faulty SIM card

(SIM card not inserted or

malfunctioned, or PIN verification

failed)

zYellow, steady on: Successfully

registered to the network

zGreen, steady on: Connected to the

Internet

zOff: No signal

Power indicator

zSteady on: Device turned on

zOff: Device turned off

/ / /

LAN indicators

zSteady on: Network cable connected

zBlinking: Data transfer in progress

zOff: Network cable not connected

PC Configuration Requirements

Recommended PC configurations are as follows:

zCPU: Pentium 500 MHz or higher

zMemory: 128 MB RAM or higher

zHard disk: 50 MB disk space available

zOperating system: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or

Windows 7

zLCD resolution: At least 800 x 600 pixels. A resolution of 1024 x 768

pixels is recommended

zWeb browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7, or

Internet Explorer 8, Firefox 3.5 or 3.6, Safari 3.0, Opera 10.5, or Chrome

5.1

Installation

Installing the SIM Card

Attention: Before inserting or removing the SIM card, please power off and

unplug the device.

Remove the card cover. Slide the SIM card into the card slot with the golden

contact facing downward. Replace the card cover.

Placing the Device

Your device can be placed horizontally, be placed upright with the use of a

table stand, or hung on the wall. Place your device on a surface well above

the floor or near a window, so it can receive a strong signal.

Insert the latches on the table stand into the slots on the back of the device.

The table stand allows the device to stand on a flat surface like a table or

desk. See the following figures.

Note: To avoid the interference caused by radio signals, place the device at

least 1 meter (3.28 feet) away from other electrical devices.

(Optional) Installing the External Antenna

Connect the external antenna to the device's external antenna port. Install

the antenna securely by screwing it completely into the antenna jack.

You need to first set the antenna mode to external on the management page

(http://192.168.1.1). For details, see Help on the management page.

Note:

zIf you do not need to connect an external antenna, you can skip this step.

zThe external antenna can be used indoor only.

zWhile a data transfer is in progress, you are unable to switch between the

internal antenna and the external antenna.

Connecting the Device to a PC Using an Ethernet

Cable

If the indicator for the LAN port to which the Ethernet cable is connected is

on, the connection is active. The network cable connecting to the PC must

not be longer than 100 meters (328 feet).

Connecting the Device to a USB Disk, Mobile Disk, or

USB Printer

Your device can be connected to a USB disk, mobile disk, or USB printer

through the USB port.

Attention: The USB port provides only 500 mA of current.

Connecting the Power Supply

Attention: Use a power adapter that is compatible with the device or else

the device may be damaged.

Powering On/Off the Device

zAfter connecting the power supply, the device will power on

automatically.

zPress and hold until all indicators turn off to power off the device.

zPress and hold until all indicators turn on to power on the device.

Setting Up Wireless Connection

Step 1. Activating Wi-Fi

zAfter the device is powered on, Wi-Fi is activated by default.

zPress and hold for 2 seconds, and then stop the press. Then,

is off, which indicates that Wi-Fi is deactivated.

zPress and hold until is steady on to activate Wi-Fi.

Step 2. Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection (Using a PC as an Example)

Note: Before establishing a Wi-Fi connection, you must ensure that your

computer is equipped with a wireless network adapter. If it is clear that the

computer has a wireless network connection, then the wireless network

adapter can be used. Otherwise, you must ensure that the wireless network

adapter is functioning properly.

1. Make sure that is steady on.

2. View available wireless network connections on your PC.

3. Connect to the wireless network connection consistent with your

device's SSID.

Note:

zIf the wireless network has security mechanism, you must enter the

correct network key.

zThe SSID and password are printed on the device label.

(Optional) Establishing a WPS Connection

If the Wi-Fi device to which your device connects supports WPS, a password

is generated automatically; there is no need to enter it. To set up the WPS

connection, do as follows:

1. Make sure that is steady on.

2. Activate WPS on your device.

Note: Press and hold until is blinking to activate WPS.

3. Activate WPS on the client.

Note: For details about operations on the client, see the user guide of the

client.

Accessing the Internet

After a connection between your device and the client is active, you use the

following modes to access the Internet.

Attention: Please select a proper Internet connection mode according to

your network charges. For example, if you are using time-based service,

Manual mode is recommended. Please consult your network operator for

network charges.

Mode Operation

Auto After the device is powered up, no matter if there is data

transmission or not, it will be connected to the Internet,

and won't disconnect automatically.

Manual

zPress and hold until is steady on. The

Internet connection is active.

zAfter you are logged in to the management page, you

can connect or disconnect using your interface prompt.

Demand

After the device is powered up, and there is data

transmission, it will automatically connect to the Internet.

If there is no data transmission within the set time, the

device will automatically disconnect from the Internet.

Using the Management Page

You can set and manage the device parameters through the management

page.

1. Launch a web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.

2. Enter the password and click Login.

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