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Page 1: Quick Installation Guide
Quick Installation Guide Wireless N 3G / 3.5G Mobile Router Model # AR660W3G Ver. 1A... -
Page 2: Connecting The Router
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of AR660W3G Wireless N 3G/3.5G Mobile Router. This product is specifically designed for business travelers or SOHO needs. It provides an extended WAN solution, 3G Mobile USB modem card for Internet surfing besides regular Cable or DSL modem and is easy to share the Internet connectivity wherever 3G mobile Internet service is available. - Page 3 Step 1 Option 1 Plug the 3G/3.5G USB modem card into the USB slot on the front panel of the router. Option 2 Connect one end of a network cable to the WAN port of the router and connect the other end of the cable to the DSL/Cable modem. Power on the modem.
- Page 4 Step 3 Plug the power adapter to the router and connect it to an outlet or power strip. Step 4 Power on your computer. Step 5 Make sure either WAN or USB, WLAN, and the LAN port that the computer is connected to are lit. If not, try the above steps again. LED Indicators: Light Description...
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Page 5: Configuring The Router
Flashing WAN port is transferring or receiving data. USB modem is connected USB modem is not connected LNK/ACT Flashing USB modem is transferring or receiving data. LAN port is connected. LAN 1-4 LAN port is not connected. LNK/ACT Flashing LAN port is transferring or receiving data. Section 2 Configuring the Router Step 1... - Page 6 Step 3 Click Setup Wizard on the left menu.
- Page 7 Step 4 Configure the Time Zone Settings of the Router. Click Next. Step 5 Select WAN type by which Internet service you are using. This guide will provide instructions on these WAN types: 3G/3.5G, Cable, and DSL.
- Page 8 3G/3.5G Click on 3G/3.5G if you are connecting to Internet through a 3G USB modem. When the 3G/3.5G detailed settings come up, enter the Internet connection parameters if it is required by your wireless 3G Internet Service Provider. There are 2 types of Services: CDMA2000 or 3G/3.5G Only (UMTS/HSPA/HSDPA).
- Page 9 For DSL users, your Internet type is either Dynamic IP or PPPoE. If you are not sure which one you have, it is suggested to select PPPoE xDSL for your WAN type, and if you cannot connect to the Internet after the Setup Wizard finished, go through the Setup Wizard again and select Cable Modem.
- Page 10 Note: Depending on the ISP, you may need to include the domain name with your username. Example: username@sbcglobal.net Option 2: Dynamic IP Settings Click on Cable Modem for your WAN type. When the Dynamic IP settings come up, leave click Clone MAC and click Next.
- Page 11 Step 7 Set up Wireless Security for your router. WPA2(AES) is the most secured encryption mode for general users. WEP is the most common encryption but the least secured. It is recommended to use WPA2 (AES) for your wireless security if all wireless devices on your network can support this mode.
- Page 12 WPA Unicast Cipher Suite: Select WPA2(AES) Pre-Shared Key Format: Select Passphrase Pre-shared Key: Enter a key between 8 to 63 characters (alphanumeric, case sensitive). This is the security key for your wireless network Click OK to save the settings. Select WEP for Security Mode.
- Page 13 Key Length: Select 64-bit or 128-bit • Key Format: Select Hex or ASCII • Default Tx Key: Select Key 1 • Encryption Key 1: If you selected 64-bit key length and ASCII key format, enter 5 alphanumeric characters. If you selected 128-bit key length and ASCII key format, enter 13 alphanumeric characters.
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Page 14: Connecting To The Router Wirelessly
If either section has valid IP addresses being assigned, the router is connected to the Internet. Section 3 Connecting to the Router Wirelessly You must configure your wireless computer in order to establish a wireless connection to the router. In this section, you can find the instructions of how to connect to the router wirelessly with your Vista computer. - Page 15 Step 1 Click on this icon on the task bar of your desktop, then click on Wireless networks are available. Step 2 Click on the wireless network you want to connect to and click Connect.
- Page 16 Step 3 Enter the Security key you configured for the Router (see Step 8 in Section 2). Click Connect. Step 4 Click on Close. Now the wireless connection has been established successfully with the Router.
- Page 17 Connecting to the Router with Easy Setup Button The AR660W3G Airlink101 Wireless N 3G/3.5G Mobile Router has a Easy Setup Button built-in which allows you to connect your wireless computer with the router easily and safely. Your wireless adapter must support this feature (WiFi Protected Setup™) as well.
- Page 18 You will see this window pops up on the monitor: Step 3 Within the following 2 minutes, push the Easy Setup Button on the Router. The WLAN LED on the Router will stay solid green instead of blinking. Step 4 The Router will now start to synchronize the security settings with the wireless adapter.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
Section 5 Troubleshooting If you have trouble connecting to the Internet with the try the following steps: Step 1 Power off the Cable/DSL modem, router, and computer and wait for 5 minutes. Step 2 Turn on the Cable/DSL modem and wait for the lights on the modem to settle down. -
Page 20: Technical Support
Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Website: www.airlink101.com * The AR660W3G may not support all 3G USB modems. Please go to airlink101.com to check the compatibility list. *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11g and draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, mix of wireless products used, radio frequency interference (e.g., cordless telephones and microwaves) as well as network overhead lower actual data...