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MANUAL
OWLHM2B / OWLHM2W
Introduction
High-Speed Mobile Internet with 3G Connectivity
The OWLHM2 HSPA+ Mobile Router gives you high-speed access to the Internet wherever
you are and lets you share it on the go.
The built-in 3G antenna provides a reliable connection to your 3G service provider, and a
separate Wi-Fi antenna gives extended coverage to the computers and mobile devices
connected to the OWLHM2.
Mobile Internet for All of Your Devices
With the OWLHM2, you can get online with your notebook, smartphone, tablet, or any other
wireless device using a single 3G mobile connection. The OWLHM2 provides high-speed
Wireless N coverage to give high-speed wireless access to everybody – whether you are with
colleagues on a business trip, or travelling with friends and family.
Built-in Software for Instant Access Anywhere
The OWLHM2 is truly plug and play, with drivers built right into the router so you can
connect without the need to install anything. Open a browser,
connect the router, and you can set up your network right from a web interface. This means
that notebooks and netbooks without a CD‑ROM drive can
connect and get up and running in no time. Once the device is set up, you can simply power
it on to start up your portable mobile network, meaning
that you can share your mobile Internet connection without even needing a computer.
Designed for True Portability
The OWLHM2 HSPA+ Mobile Router is small and slim enough to carry around in your purse,
bag, or pocket. It features a MicroSD card slot for optional
removable storage (up to 32 GB), allowing you to always have your files and contacts on
hand.
Installation
This section will guide you through the installation process.
Connect to Your Network
1. Ensure that your OWLHM2 + Mobile Router is powered off.
2. Slide your (U)SIM card into the slot provided, ensuring that the alignment is the same as
indicated by the logo next to the slot. The gold contacts on the card should be facing
downwards.
Caution: Always unplug and turn off the router before installing or removing the SIM card.
Never insert or remove the SIM card while the router is in use.

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Summary of Contents for Omega OWLHM2B

  • Page 1 MANUAL OWLHM2B / OWLHM2W Introduction High-Speed Mobile Internet with 3G Connectivity The OWLHM2 HSPA+ Mobile Router gives you high-speed access to the Internet wherever you are and lets you share it on the go. The built-in 3G antenna provides a reliable connection to your 3G service provider, and a separate Wi-Fi antenna gives extended coverage to the computers and mobile devices connected to the OWLHM2.

  • Page 2: Driver Installation

    3. After a few moments, the OLED display will show the current status of the router’s various functions. Insert a microSD Card 1. Ensure that your OWLHM2 HSPA+ Mobile Router is powered off. 2. Open the cover of the microSD slot on the side of the router. 3.
  • Page 3 To connect to the router using Wi-Fi, open your operating system’s wireless networking utility and scan for available networks to connect to. By default, the network name (SSID) of the OWLHM2 will be in the format OMEGA,the default password is 1234567890...

  • Page 4: Web-Based Configuration

    Once you have located this network with your wireless utility, connect to the network using your wireless networking utility. You will then be prompted to enter the network security key for your router. The unique security key for your router will be displayed on a sticker in the router’s battery bay. Enter the security key in the box provided and click OK.

  • Page 5: Device Status

    Throughout the interface you will find a menu bar at the top of the page which includes tabs for easy navigation, and a summary bar in the upper right corner with a quick view of essential information. Home: The Home tab will return you the home page, where a summary of the system information is shown.
  • Page 6 the right of this icon indicates the number of wireless clients currently connected to the router’s Wi-Fi network. Logout: Click this button to log out of the configuration interface. Home The Home page acts as a dashboard to quickly display your configuration settings and provide a summary of the current status of your network’s status.
  • Page 7 IP Address: If you wish to change the router’s IP address, enter the new address here. If you change the IP address from the default, you will need to enter the new address in your Internet browser’s address bar in order to access the web-based configuration utility. IP Subnet Mask: If you wish to change the router’s subnet mask, enter it here.
  • Page 8 Password Setting: Choose a password for your wireless security. Clients will need this password in order to access your network wirelessly. If you are currently connected to the router using Wi-Fi, you will need to reconnect to the router using your new password once the wizard has been completed.

  • Page 9: User Profile

    Flight mode :Flight mode turns off all communications so that the device can be powered on safely when in an aircraft. Select whether you want to Enable or Disable flight mode from the dropdown menu, and click Change to effect the change. Preferred Cellular Network: Select your preferred cellular network connection mode: Auto Mode - The router will automatically connect to your preferred mobile network and remain connected while the device is powered on.
  • Page 10 Protocol: Select the protocol to be used for the connection from the drop-down menu. User: Enter the username to be used for this connection. Password: Enter the password to be used for this connection. Delete: Click the delete icon to delete this profile from the list. Click OK to save the profile. Click Apply to apply the profile settings and return to the Internet menu.
  • Page 11 MTU: Enter the maximum transmission unit for this connection. The default MTU is 1400. DNS Setting: Enter up to three DNS servers as provided to you by your ISP. Click Apply to apply the changes. IPv4 - DHCPv4 Use this setting if your Internet connection settings and IP address are to be obtained automatically from your ISP.
  • Page 12 effect the change. Re-enter the new PIN code. Click Apply to apply the changes. This section allows you to turn SIM lock on or off for the SIM card which is currently inserted into the router. PIN Code: Enter the PIN code for the SIM card. Click Enable to turn on SIM lock, or click Disable to turn off SIM lock.
  • Page 13 IPv4 IP Address:Enter the IPv4 address for your Wi-Fi network. If you change this address, you will need to enter the new address in your web browser’s address bar in order to access the web-based configuration utility. IP Subnet Mask:Enter the IPv4 subnet mask for your Wi-Fi network. DNS Name DNS Device Name: Enter your router’s DNS device name in the field provided.
  • Page 14 First/Second/Third DNS Server: Select None from the drop-down menus if you do not wish to specify a first, second, or third DNS server. Select User Define to specify a DNS server, and enter the address of the server in the field provided. NTP Server First/Second/Third NTPServer: Select None from the drop-down menus if you do not wish to specify a first, second, or third Network Time Protocol server.
  • Page 15 This table shows the details of clients currently receiving a DHCP address from the DHCP server. Click Refresh to update the table. This section allows you to configure functions related to Network Address Translation (NAT) such as port triggering, and the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Port Trigger Use this option to have inbound traffic automatically forwarded to a dynamic address on the LAN when triggered by outbound traffic.
  • Page 16 you understand the security implications before enabling the DMZ. DMZ Enable: Check the box to enable the DMZ function. DMZ Host: Enter the IP address of the machine that you wish to place in the DMZ. If this machine receives an IP address from the DHCP server, you should make a DHCP reservation to ensure that the machine always receives the same IP address.
  • Page 17 The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (web, FTP, game server, etc.) using a domain name that you have purchased (www. yourdomain.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet service providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS service provider, users can enter in your domain name to connect to your server regardless of your IP address.
  • Page 18 Send To: Enter the phone number that you wish to send the message to Messages: Enter the body of the message to be sent. Local Inbox This tab shows a summary of SMS messages in the inbox. Outbox This tab shows a summary of messages in the outbox which are yet to be sent. Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi pages allow you to check the current status of your Wi-Fi network, and make changes to Wi-Fi settings.
  • Page 19 This section allows you to configure your Wi-Fi network and specify the wireless security method to be used to secure your network. Enable: Check the box to enable to Wi-Fi function. Mode: Select the desired 802.11 wireless mode from the dropdown menu. You should make your selection based on the standards supported by the wireless clients which will be connecting to your network.
  • Page 20 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an older wireless security standard, which although providing more protection than no security at all, has some weaknesses which could make it vulnerable to intrusion. It is recommended that you only use WEP if your wireless clients do not support Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
  • Page 21 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a newer and more secure encryption protocol which makes significant improvements over WEP. There are two versions of WPA; the original WPA, and the newer WPA2. Encryption Type: Select WPA Personal from the drop-down menu. WPA Mode: Select the desired authentication method from the dropdown menu: Auto (WPA or WPA2) - The router will automatically determine the version of WPA to be used based on the client that is connecting to it.
  • Page 22 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) enables you to quickly and securely add compatible devices to your wireless network. Enable: Check the box to enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature. Configure State: Shows the current status of the WPS function. Configure Method: Select the WPS method that you wish to use.
  • Page 23 Listed Stations Table To add a new filtering rule, click Add. Active: Check the box to activate the rule. Name: Enter a name to identify the machine or station which will be filtered. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the machine or station which you wish to filter Delete: Click the Delete icon to delete the rule from the table.
  • Page 24 The Routing Information Protocol (RIP) uses metrics to prevent routing loops from being propagated. Use this section to configure your router’s RIP settings. etting Enable: Check the box to enable RIP. The table will show details of your RIP settings. Direction: Select the desired direction in which to apply RIP.
  • Page 25 to protect your network from outside intrusions and malicious attacks. Firewall IP Filter Active: Check the box to active the IP filter rule. Source IP: Enter the source IP address to be filtered. Source From Port: Enter the starting port on the source IP. Source To Port: Enter the ending port on the source IP.
  • Page 26 This section allows you to enable various security features to protect against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. DoS Prevention Filters: Check the box next to the rule to enable prevention against that specific kind of DoS attack. Click Apply to save the current configuration Content Filter The content filter allows you to allow or deny access to specific URLs.
  • Page 27 remote access, firmware, and access the system log. About This tab shows the router’s basic information. Configuration Backup Click Backup to save the router’s current configuration to a file on your computer. You will be then be prompted with a “save file” dialogue, where you can choose where to save the configuration file.
  • Page 28 use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click Browse to locate a previously downloaded firmware file on your computer. Once the file has been located, click Update to carry out the firmware upgrade process. Important: All current settings will be restored to their factory defaults following a firmware upgrade.
  • Page 29 HTTP HTTP Server Enable: Check the box to enable remote management using the HTTP protocol. HTTP Server Port: Enter the port for the HTTP server. Accept Request From WAN: Check to enable WAN request acceptance. HTTPS HTTPS Server Enable: Check the box to enable remote management using the HTTPS protocol.
  • Page 30 SSH Server Enable: Check the box to enable remote management using the Secure Shell protocol. SSH Server Port: Enter the SSH server port. Accept Request From WAN: Check to enable WAN request acceptance Accept Request From LAN: Check to enable LAN request acceptance TR069 Enable: Check the box to enable automatic remote configuration of your router using the TR-069 protocol.

  • Page 31: Date And Time

    This page lets you change the configuration interface passwords for the Administrator (Admin) and User accounts. Select the user to change password: Select whether you wish to change the password for the admin or user account from the drop down menu. Old Password: Enter the existing password for this account.
  • Page 32 New Time: If you selected Manual mode, enter the current time. New Date: If you selected Manual mode, enter the current date. Time Protocol: If you selected Get time From Server, select the desired time protocol from the drop-down menu. Time Server Address 1-4: Enter up to four NTP server addresses which will be used to synchronize the router’s system time and date.
  • Page 33 Refresh: Click to update the log display. Clear Log: Click to clear all log entries. Display Log Level: Select the level of log event which you wish to view from the drop-down menu Reboot Press ok to reboot the device...

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