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Page 1 R871 Mobile Hotspot User Guide...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction..............................1 Before You Begin ..........................1 Compatible Operating Systems (OS)....................2 Package Contents ..........................2 SSID and Security Key ......................... 3 Additional Information ........................... 3 Get Started ..............................4 Parts and Functions ..........................4 Home Screen ............................5 Data Transfer Volume and Transfer Speed ..................
Page 3 Trademarks and Copyrights ........................ 51 Safety and Notices ............................52 Safety Precautions ..........................52 Important Notice ............................52 Safety and Hazards ..........................52 Proper Battery Use and Disposal ......................53 FCC Compliance ............................. 53 RF Exposure Information and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Information ........54 Index ................................
Page 4: Introduction
The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new mobile broadband device. Before You Begin Thank you for purchasing your new R871 Mobile Hotspot! The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your mobile broadband device.
Page 5: Compatible Operating Systems (Os)
Compatible browsers Firefox 3.1 or later Safari 5.0 or later Package Contents See below for details on everything you will find in the box for your R871. ● R871 Mobile Hotspot (Battery and battery cover) ● AC Charger with micro USB ●...
Page 6: Ssid And Security Key
SSID and Security Key Before connecting Wi-Fi devices to your R871, you will need to confirm the WiFi Name and WiFi Password. ● Once your device is completely powered on, shortly press the menu button (power button) 1 time for the WiFi Name and twice to obtain WiFi Password specific to your device (Note: when the device display is off, the first press wakes up the display.)
Page 7: Get Started
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your device and wireless service the first time. Parts and Functions Learn your device's primary parts and functions. Device Layout The following illustration outlines your device's primary external features and buttons.
Page 8: Home Screen
Part Description Display View device status and information SIM card slot Install the SIM card. Charging Port Connect the micro USB cable for charging. Battery cover Remove the battery cover to remove or insert the battery or SIM card. Factory Reset Button Long press to reset your device to its default settings.
Page 9: Data Transfer Volume And Transfer Speed
Part Description Displays status indicators including connection status, signal strength, Status bar devices connected, battery level, and more. Status Bar Icons The home screen's status bar may feature the following icons, depending on current status. Icon Description Mobile networks connected Service signal strength.
Page 10: Sim Card
SIM Card The SIM card is an IC card containing your device's phone number and other customer information. Handling a SIM Card Keep the following in mind when handling a SIM card. ● Customer is responsible for any damage caused by inserting the SIM card in another-brand IC card reader, etc.
Page 11 Installing / removing a SIM Card Follow these instructions to insert or remove a SIM card. Remember to power off your device before inserting or removing a SIM card. 1. Press and hold the Power key to turn off the device before inserting or removing the SIM card. 2.
Page 12 4. Insert the SIM card gently with gold IC chip facing downward 5. Remove the SIM card by gently pressing down and sliding outwards. 6. Close the SIM card cover and insert the battery.  Align the contacts of the battery with the contacts in the device. 7.
Page 13: Battery Use
Battery Use The following topics explain how to insert and remove your device's battery. Battery Cautions Storage: Avoid storing or leaving the battery with no charge remaining. Saved information and settings may become lost or changed, or battery may become unusable. Charge once every six months before storing or leaving unused for a long period.
Page 14 Prolonged contact with skin may cause low-temperature burn injuries. The R871 and AC Adapter Becoming Warm or Hot: Your device and the AC adapter may become warm while charging. This is not a malfunction. However, stop using them immediately if they become extremely hot;...
Page 15  The indicator light on the power button illuminates red when charging starts. The light turns green when the battery is fully charged. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours. 2. After charging, disconnect the device from the charger. ...
Page 16: Turn Your Device On And Off
Turn Your Device On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your device on and off, or to restart your device if it cannot be powered on and off using the Power button Turn Your Device On ■ Press and hold the Power button until the device displays "Welcome".
Page 17: Connect With Wi-Fi (Wlan)
Connect with Wi-Fi (WLAN) The following topics outline basic features and operations of your device's Wi-Fi (WLAN) connections, including connecting with various OS and device types. Wi-Fi (WLAN) Overview Below are some basics of your device’s Wi-Fi (WLAN) function. Wi-Fi (WLAN) Information ●...
Page 18: Connect Windows Pcs With Wi-Fi
The following topics describe how to connect your device with various versions of Windows PCs via Wi-Fi. Connect Windows PCs to your device with Wi-Fi. 1. Press and hold the Power button to power on your R871.  Your device's Wi-Fi function activates and automatically connects to the Internet. 2. Activate your PC's Wi-Fi function.
Page 19 3. Click Wi-Fi > Turn Wi-Fi On.  Your computer's Wi-Fi function activates. 4. Select your R871's Wi-Fi Name (SSID) from the Network Name pull-down list. 5. Enter the Wi-Fi password in the Password field, check Remember this network, and then click Join.
Page 21: Connect Ios Devices (Iphone/Ipod Touch/Ipad)
3. Select Turn on Wi-Fi.  The iPhone or iPod Touch's Wi-Fi function activates. 4. In the Choose a Network list, tap your R871's Wi-Fi Name (SSID). 5. Enter the Wi-Fi password and then tap Join.  The iPhone or iPod Touch connects to your device. The connected status icon on your...
Page 22: Connect An Android™ Device
4. Tap or click the Wi-Fi slider to turn Wi-Fi on.  Wi-Fi is enabled on the Android device. 5. Tap or click your R871's Wi-Fi Name (SSID) from the list, and tap Connect 6. Enter the Wi-Fi password and then tap or click Connect.
Page 23: Hotspot Settings
Web UI. Launch the Web UI page Use the device Web UI in a browser to check or change your R871 settings from a device connected via Wi- 1. Connect your R871 to an external device via a Wi-Fi connection.
Page 24: Home
Home Check current status of network connection and data usage on the Home page. ■ From the Web UI, click the Home tab. Connection The Connection Status display Network Status, LTE Status, Connection time, current Data Used and Connect control button. Also Wi-Fi connected devices name.
Page 25: Connected Devices
Connected Devices The Connected Devices tab lets you confirm the names and MAC addresses of devices currently connected to your device and set access permissions. Check the Connected Devices ■ From the Web UI, click Connected Devices > Connected to display the list of connected devices. From the device LCD, You can view Wi-Fi enabled devices currently connected to your Hotspot on the display Edit the Connected Device...
Page 26 2. Select an access status and then click Save Changes. Add Permitted Devices The Access Permissions menu allows you to restrict access only to specific users, instead of anyone who enters the password. To restrict access in this manner, you need to add permitted users from the menu. 3.
Page 27: Settings
Settings Set your device options, including Wi-Fi, Mobile Network, Device and Advance Router. Wi-Fi Basic Settings Set the basic Wi-Fi settings for your device. These advanced settings should only be changed for specific circumstances. Changes to the advanced settings could result in loss of Wi-Fi connection with your devices. Consult your devices’ manuals for Wi- Fi specifications.
Page 28  Multi SSID: Select ON if you like to set up a separate guest Wi-Fi network. Your R871 will broadcast two Wi-Fi Names.  If ON is selected for Multi SSID, Guest Wi-Fi menu will appears below Main Wi-Fi part. And Main Wi-Fi shared Maximum Connections with Guest Wi-Fi.
Page 29 Privacy Separator: If ON is selected, your devices on the same Wi-Fi Name can't make Local Area Network communication. (Note: if you connect WLAN printer to your R871, Privacy Separator should be OFF to send file from your PC to the printer.) ...
Page 30 You can also click the right or left arrow to distribute the maximum number of the connected devices between the Main Wi-Fi and the Guest Wi-Fi.  Display Wi-Fi Name: If ON is selected, the Wi-Fi Name will be displayed on your R871 device display menu. ...
Page 31 Wi-Fi Advanced Settings 1. From the Web UI, click Settings > Wi-Fi > Advanced.  802.11 Mode: Use this setting to change the Wi-Fi mode. The wireless network technology used. 802.11g+ 802.11b + 802.11n is most compatible, allowing both 802.11b,802.11g,and 802.11n devices to connect to the wireless network..
Page 32: Mobile Network
Mobile Network Mobile Settings 1. From the Web UI, click Settings > Mobile Network > Mobile Settings. The Mobile Settings page is shown in the following figure.  Cellular data: Turn Cellular data on or off. Turn it OFF to prevent all Internet traffic from using the mobile broadband connection.
Page 33 ■ From the Web UI, click Settings > Mobile Network > APN. The default APN parameters are shown in the following figure. You can use the default APN to connect to the Internet. You can also add new APNs. ■ To add a new APN, follow the steps below: 1.
Page 34 Parameters Description Authentication Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) provides a simple method without encryption for the peer to establish its identity using a 2-way handshake. Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) is used to periodically verify the identity of the peer using a 3-way handshake.
Page 35 SIM PIN Lock is enabled, you need to enter SIM PIN to connect to the mobile broadband network each time you power on your R871. Note: If you enter the wrong SIM PIN three times, your SIM will be disabled permanently until you enter the PUK code from your service provider.
Page 36: Web Interface
 LED Enable: If ON is selected, the LED indicator next to Your R871 display will blink when the device is on. This LED is a power indicator that shows the device is on when the device display is off.
Page 37: Software Update
 Display Password: If ON is selected, the Web Interface admin password is displayed on your R871 device display menu.  Change Password Current Password: Enter the current password. New Password: Enter the new password. Confirm New Password: Enter the new password again.
Page 38: Backup And Restore
2. Read the onscreen options and click the update you would like to initiate.  Update Software: If you have a new software file provided by your service provider, you can select the file and update your R871 manually by pressing Update Software button. Backup and Restore ■...
Page 39 1. Click Back Up Now. 2. Click Save on the pop-up window. 3. Choose a location on your computer to save the backup file. 4. Click Save. To restore from the backup, follow the steps below: 1. Click Select File to select the backup file in your computer. 2.
Page 40: System Logs
System Logs ■ From the Web UI, click Settings > Device > System logs, and then click Download logs to download the system logs on this page. Note: System logs are used for engineering purposes by your service provider. Keep it OFF during regular usage of your device.
Page 41: Lan Settings
Advanced Router LAN Settings 1. From the Web UI, click Settings > Advanced Router > LAN Settings to display the router information shown in the following figure.  IP Address: IP address for Web User Interface.  Subnet Mask: Subnet mask for the IP address. ...
Page 42  DHCP Lease Time: Define how long the leased IP address will be expired. The new IP address will be relocated after the IP address is expired.  DNS manual mode: Turn DNS manual mode on or off.  UPnP: Turn UPnP (Universal Plug n Play) mode on or off. ...
Page 43 ① Turn on the Firewall Switch. ② Turn on the IP Address Filtering. ③ Click Add. ④ Enter the related parameters as described in the following table. Parameters Description LAN IP address Enter the LAN IP address. LAN port Set the LAN port.
Page 44 Parameters Description WAN IP address Enter the WAN IP address. WAN port Set the WAN port. Protocol Set which protocol will be used for filtering. Status Set how to handle the packet if it matches with the rule. ⑤ Click Save Changes to add the new filtering rule. ■...
Page 45 Parameters Description WAN port Set the WAN port. LAN IP address Enter the LAN IP address. LAN port Set the LAN port. Protocol Set which protocol will be used for filtering. Status Set how to handle the packet if it matches with the rule. 2.
Page 46: About
About Show your device's connection information, firmware information, WWAN information, Wi-Fi details and device information. ■ From the Web UI main screen, Click the About tab to view the available information.
Page 47: Support Tab
Support Tab Obtain support information on this interface. ■ From the Web UI main screen, click the Support tab to view the available options.
Page 48: Appendix
Appendix The following topics cover items such as troubleshooting, device specifications, applicable warranty and service information, customer service contacts, and applicable trademark and copyright notices. Troubleshooting When properly installed, your device is highly reliable product. If you are having problems, consult this list of common problems and their solutions.
Page 49 – Or – Mac: Pull down list from Wi-Fi icon. 2. Windows: Click Connect. – Or – Mac: Select the network name. 3. When your device is connected to the network, the Wi-Fi connected device icon displayed on LCD Screen. My network does not appear in the wireless network list.
Page 50 How do I check the model number and firmware versions of my device?.  Open the About page on Web UI. How can I check the battery level of my device?  From the Web UI: Open the About. You can find Device sector, there are Battery Charge Level. ...
Page 51: Specifications
The following tables list the specifications for the mobile broadband device, the AC charger, and the materials. Mobile Broadband Device Specifications Item Description Model name R871 Mobile Hotspot Dimensions 12.5mm (H) x 90.1mm (W) x 67mm (D) Weight Interface Web UI Power consumption Normal state: 1.26 Watts...
Page 52 Item Description Frequency LTE B2 DL: 1930 ~ 1990 MHz UL: 1850 ~ 1910 MHz LTE B4 DL: 2110 ~ 2155 MHz UL: 1710 ~ 1755 MHz LTE B5 DL: 869 ~ 894 MHz UL: 824 ~ 849 MHz LTE B12 DL: 729 ~ 746 MHz UL: 699 ~ 716 MHz LTE B25...
Page 53: Warranty And Service
Varies by environment, signal conditions, etc. AC Charger Specifications Item Description Rated input voltage 100-240Vac Operating range 90-264Vac Rated input frequency 50/60Hz +/- 3Hz Nominal dc output voltage +5.0V (±5%) Rating load current 1.0A Materials Specifications Parts Materials/Finishing A cover PC(Black),SF coating B cover PC(Black)
Page 54: Customer Service
Services Before submitting your device for repairs, contact Customer Service or General Information; be prepared to describe problem in detail. ● During the warranty period, repairs will be made under the terms and conditions described in the Warranty. ● After the warranty period, repairs will be upon request; if said repairs can be made, you will be charged for them.
Page 55: Safety And Notices
Safety and Notices The following topics address important safety precautions, general notes, and required RF exposure information for your mobile broadband device. Safety Precautions The following topics outline important safety precautions that must be observed when using your device. Important Notice Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed.
Page 56: Proper Battery Use And Disposal
Proper Battery Use and Disposal Follow these guidelines to ensure safe and responsible battery use. ● Do not open, disassemble, puncture, crush, bend, or shred. ● Do not expose to water or other liquids, fire, explosion, or other hazards. ● Use the battery only in the Pocket Wi-Fi.
Page 57: Rf Exposure Information And Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Information
FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID: XHG-R871 More information on the device's SAR can be found from the following FCC website: http://fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various devices and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement.
Page 58: Index
Index Android Device Insert, 8 Connect Wi-Fi, 19 Specifications Battery AC charger, 49 Charge, 11 Materials, 49 Install, 10 Mobile broadband device, 47 Customer Service, 50 SSID, 3 Data Transfer Speed, 6 Status Bar Icons, 6 Device Layout (illustration), 4 Transfer Speed, 6 Home Screen, 5 Troubleshooting, 44...