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  • Page 1 USB Mobile Broadband Router Reference Manual The Mobile Choice for your Broadband Internet...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Reference Manual Table of Contents Introduction Package contents Additional required items Reference Manual Hardware installation Reset button Modem switch Modem Connecting Status Overview Bar Data Traffic Usage Report SMS Notification of Data Traffic Usage SMS Remote Control Remote Commands Notification SMS Home Automation Advanced Settings WLAN Settings...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for choosing the Dovado USB Mobile Broadband Router. This quick user guide will help you set up your router to access the Internet. Package contents Before continuing to the next section, make sure all of the listed items below are included in your package.

  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    Wireless LAN (WLAN) antenna LAN ports 1-4 Modem ON/OFF WAN port Reset button DC Power Input The Reset button The location of the reset button is at the back of the router. If you need to erase all the inserted parameters and password, along with restoring the factory defaults settings, then hold down the reset button for approximately 8 seconds.

  • Page 5: Modem

    Modem On the page, you will be able to insert all the valid Modem->Modem Settings inputs in order to access the internet via your mobile operator. There are several relevant bits of information which are necessary in order to complete this task successfully: If you are not sure what your mobile operator’s •...
  • Page 6 If your scenario is not available in this guide, then please visit for latest update. www.dovado.com/support Once the information has been inserted, the unit will automatically try to establish a connection to the operator’s network. A solid yellow light on the USB LED indicates a successful connection.

  • Page 7: Connecting Status Overview Bar

    The Connection Status Overview Bar shows the following information: Synchronized with a DOVADO NTP (Network Time Protocol) server Date: upon each new successful Internet connection.

  • Page 8: Data Traffic Usage Report

    Data Traffc Usage Report It is possible to keep track of how much Internet traffic is consumed each new calendar month.A log is also held for the previous month. The chart displays how much data has been downloaded as well as uploaded per Internet interface, be it a USB modem or Ethernet WAN port.

  • Page 9: Sms Notification Of Data Traffic Usage

    Notification of Data Traffic Usage Upon enabling this feature, the router can send you an SMS and/or E-Mail no- tification after a certain amount of data has been consumed by your Internet connection. It will then continuously update each time it passes that interval, thus providing you with an overview of your monthly data consumption.

  • Page 10: Sms Remote Control

    SMS Remote Control If your SIM card and 3G/4G USB modem support SMS (see www.dovado.com) in the router, then you’ll be able to employ this feature to remotely control the router from your mobile phone. A short text command can be sent from your phone to administer any of these tasks instantly.The configuration allows an...

  • Page 11: Remote Commands

    You can specify which number will be viable for sending commands, receiving notifications, or both.To insert the number, use international dialing format (e.g. +46 for Sweden, followed by the rest). For each number that is inserted with its rights, click on Add to list. Note: For each number that is entered, and tagged with a “Notification”...

  • Page 12: Notification Sms

    Notification SMS Unexpected events which occur in regards to the Internet connection along with the overall status of the router can be reported by SMS to all numbers listed for “Notification”. Notification messages can be sent to recipients for the following events: In case the router was forced to restart itself after 3 unsuccessful connec- Restart:...

  • Page 13: Home Automation

    Advanced Settings The router has a built-in firewall. In this section you will learn more about this and other security features. Besides password protecting the router configuration pages it is possible to restrict the Wireless LAN devices that may access your private network and the public Internet through the router.

  • Page 14: Wlan Settings

    WLAN Settings Under are the settings for the wireless network. WLAN->WLAN Properties drop-down menu lets you choose what wireless standard to use Wireless Band in your private network. Possible choices are 802.11b with a maximum transfer rate of 11Mbps, 802.11g with a maximum transfer rate of 54Mbps, 802.11n with a maximum transfer rate of 300 Mbps or 802.11b+g+n if you have clients with mixed types of network cards.
  • Page 15 is a setting that affects the quality of the wireless transmissions. If you RTS length experience inconsistent data flow you can decrease this value in small steps to reduce this problem.The default value is 2311. enables or disables the WLAN. If you do not use any Wireless Wireless Radio LAN devices it is recommended that you select disable.
  • Page 16 is identical to WEP Open System except that this mode also WEP Shared Key uses authentication.This is less suitable from a security perspective since it is pos- sible to retrieve the key from the authentication process. is the third and strongest security option. Choose it from the WPA-PSK Authen- drop-down menu and then enter a pass phrase between 8 and 63...
  • Page 17 WLAN->MAC Address Control: The settings for restricting access to your private network via white-listing of authorized clients. enables or disables the MAC address filtering on the MAC MAC Address Control addresses under WLAN->MAC Address Control. MAC Address control is a security function that limits which clients can access your private network and the public Internet through your router.

  • Page 18: Lan Settings

    LAN Settings The network settings for the router. LAN->LAN Settings: allows you to change the default IP address for your router. Network Settings However, in most cases you do not need to change this setting. Note that the IP address for the router is used on your private network only. It is not possible to change the subnet mask.
  • Page 19 Click on and then Restart for the changes to take effect. Save DHCP Settings The settings for manually unblocking certain commu- LAN->Port Forwarding: nication ports in your private network. is a list of logical ports that cannot be used to access your pri- Reserved Ports vate network from the public Internet.

  • Page 20: System Settings

    System Settings Option for changing the default password of the router. System->Security: Please enter the same password twice and press The new pass- Save Password. word will take effect upon restart. If you have misplaced or forgotten your password, you can reset it to “pass- Note: word”...
  • Page 21 In most cases, the operator which provides the internet service System->DNS: towards your router is handing out a constantly-shifting (dynamic) IP address.The Dynamic DNS feature allows you to contact your router via an easily accessible hostname, such as ”router.mydyndns.com”. Advanced settings...

  • Page 22: Internet

    Internet For Internet Connections,WAN Port Settings and Connection Tracker push and make your settings. Internet Internet Connections The router can also be used with a regular fixed broadband connection from an ADSL- or Cable-modem. To select your primary broadband connection, push and then select Make your selection and then Internet...

  • Page 23: Wan Port Settings

    WAN Port Settings The default setting is that your operator automatically will give you an IP add- ress, should your operator have given you a static (specific) IP address than select and fill in the given information in the relevant fields. Manual settings Advanced settings...

  • Page 24: Connection Tracker

    Connection Tracker In order to ensure maximum internet availability you can use the Connection Tracker feature.When inserting a minimum of 2 IP addresses, these addresses will be ”pinged” with an interval that you specify in minutes in the field. Interval After entering the selected IP addresses, you can test the ping function to these addresses by pushing the button directly below the IP address fields.The...
  • Page 25 WARNING: Please note that if you are paying for bandwidth usage, activating this function will add data consumption to your monthly bill. An approximate figure for the additional monthly data consumption will be indicated directly to the right of the Interval field. Raising the interval value will lower the monthly consumption.

  • Page 26: Upgrading The Firmware

    Express Upgrader: The simplest recommended method of firmware upgrade is to visit www.dovado. com/firmware and download the latest version of Express Upgrader. The Express Upgrader allows you to quickly establish contact with the router, type in the router’s password, and perform the upgrade with the click of a button.

  • Page 27: Configurations

    Configurations This function allows you to create, as well as restore, the working configuration of your DOVADO router. Each backup you save to your computer will contain all the configuration parameters you have entered in your router. Should you have performed a factory reset to clear out all your settings, you can then restore your settings by uploading your saved configuration file via this...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    If not, check Backhaul Technology Home if your USB modem is supported: www.dovado.com/modems • Check the signal strength in the Modem->Modem Status page. • Verify that a correct and/or Username and Pass- Access Point Name (APN) word has been inserted in the PDP or PPP sections of the Modem Settings.
  • Page 29 Q2: The USB LED on the front of the router is lit, yet I can’t surf! How come? Test to see if you can do the following (in listed order): Ping the routers internal IP address. • In Windows, click on followed by and type in Start...

  • Page 30: Support

    Support Technical support for this product is available by email however the website offers Configuration scenarios along with a www.dovado.com/support Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section for troubleshooting. When contacting by email ( ), do not forget to provide support@dovado.com the following information (it can be found on the label at the bottom of the router unit or under Home in the configuration pages): •...

  • Page 31: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Do not be detached and create a choking hazard. original Dovado components and replacement parts. Failure to do so Use only may result in performance loss, damage to the product, fire, electric shock or injury, and will invalidate the warranty.

  • Page 32: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Save your original receipt.You will need it for warranty/repair claims. Should your Dovado Product need warranty service, return it to the place of purchase or contact your local Dovado Call-Centre for further information. Dovado guarantees this Product to be free from defects in material Our warranty.
  • Page 33 All implied warranties, including, and without limitation, the implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the duration of this limited warranty. Dovado shall un- der no circumstances be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever.
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  • Page 35: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    DOMA DOMA DOMA DOMA DOMA DOMA DOMA Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 36: Open Source Software Notice

    You may obtain a complete corresponding machine-readable copy of the source code of such software under the GPL or LGPL at http://www.dovado.com/ Alternatively; Dovado offers to provide such source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost...

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