With the Aztech MWR638 3G Mobile Wi-Fi convert your SIM card’s HSPA+ / HSPA / UMTS data connectivity to a highly reliable and perfectly secure wireless network that can easily be shared to up to 10 wireless devices simultaneously - the ideal...
User Manual Minimum System Requirements Your computer must meet (or have) the following requirements. Any Operating System (e.g. Windows 8/10, MAC OS) Web Browser (e.g. Google Chrome, Internet Explorer) Wireless network adapter Package Contents Please check the package contents listed below. For any missing items, please contact your dealer immediately.
User Manual Device Design Front Panel Screen Display Reset Button Power Button Micro USB Port Screen Display Icons ICON DESCRIPTION Signal Strength Indicator Network Type Wi-Fi Status & Device User Count Internet Status New SMS Inbox Full Network/Operator Information Automatic/Manual Dial Mode Data Usage Indicator Roaming Status Page 7 of 40...
User Manual Back Panel Bottom Cover SIM Card Slot NOTE: The 3G Mobile Wi-Fi only works with a STANDARD SIZED SIM Card 32GB Micro SD Card Slot Device Label Sticker Found underneath battery pack of your device, the label sticker contains the default SSID, WiFi Key, the user interface...
User Manual Getting Started Setting up the device is easy. The flowchart below provides an outline of the steps needed in order to complete the installation. Brief descriptions appear beside each step. Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages. You may need to check some settings or Remove/Disable disable...
User Manual Removing/Disabling Conflicts To ensure that the 3G Mobile Wi-Fi accessibility moves on smoothly, you need to remove or disable conflicts that may interfere with the installation. Probable conflicts may include: Internet sharing applications Proxy software Security software ...
User Manual Configuring TCP/IP Settings Check if your computer uses the default TCP/IP settings. To check the TCP/IP properties: 1. Select Start > Run. The Run dialog box would appear. 2. Enter control ncpa.cpl on the input box, and then click the OK button. This would open the Network Connections window in your computer.
User Manual Removing Temporary Internet Files Temporary Internet files are files from Web sites that are stored in your computer. Delete these files to clean the cache and remove footprints left by the Web pages you visited. To remove temporary Internet files: 1.
User Manual Device Setup Preparing your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi is simple and easy. All steps provided below have been arranged sequentially for your ease. SIM Card Installation NOTE : Please prepare a valid, STANDARD SIZED SIM Card. 1. Remove the bottom cover and battery pack of your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi device.
User Manual Charging your Device Once you have correctly inserted the battery pack and bottom cover, you can now begin charging your device. To charge the 3G Mobile Wi-Fi, simply connect the device to your Desktop / PC using the USB Cable included in the package.
Connecting Wirelessly Once you have turned ON the device, you may immediately connect your wireless devices to your MWR638’s wireless network by connecting to the wireless network name / SSID and wireless password / WiFi Key provided on the device label sticker.
User Manual The Web User Interface (UI) The Web User Interface allows you to fully customize both the basic and advanced settings of your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi’s wireless network, change its mobile network settings, send/view/receive SMS messages, and perform other device oriented functions such as firmware upgrade and other similar features.
User Manual NOTE: If your SIM Card has an active PIN Lock, you would be redirected to the PIN Code Entry page of the Web User Interface page. PIN Unlock If your SIM Card has an active PIN Lock, the screen display of your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi would show PIN Lock .
In order to fully modify your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi’s configurations, you must first login to the web user interface. The default password for your MWR638’s web user interface is admin. NOTE : Only one user can log in to the web user interface.
User Manual The Web User Interface (UI) Menu The Web UI menu provides constant Menu and Logout accessibility throughout all web user interface pages. The Web User Interface’s main menu contains the following items: Quick Setup SD Card ...
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User Manual Icon Description Indicates an unread SMS message Indicates the 3G Mobile Wi-Fi’s network signal Indicates that the device is connected to the Internet and the device’s current data transfer activity. Indicates that the wireless network is active. Indicates the 3G Mobile Wi-Fi’s battery status. Page 20 of 40...
5. Enter the preferred password on the Key field. 6. Click Apply to save and apply changes. NOTE: You may have to reconnect again to the wireless network of your MWR638 using the new SSID and password you have set. Page 21 of 40...
User Manual Status Allows you to view your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi’s current connection status, manually connect it to the Internet, view usage history, manage ISP profiles, configure network settings, enable/change/disable SIM card PIN Code, and even view the list of connected devices. The Status page has the following submenus: ...
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Connection Status. Allows you to view the status of the current connection, WAN status, and WLAN status. In addition, this page also allows you to manually connect your MWR638 to the Internet if the connection mode of your device is set to manual.
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Refresh button. Profile Management. Allows you to create, delete, modify, and edit profiles your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi will use. Do take note that your MWR638 automatically detects the profile settings of your SIM Card. Creating new profiles are only necessary if your MWR638 does not detect your SIM card’s settings (these details can be provided by your ISP).
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Network. Allows you to modify what network (2G/3G, 2G only, 3G only) will be used by your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi in its internet connection, and/or modify the means by which your MWR638 will connect to the Internet. PIN Code Management. Allows you to enable/disable the PIN code feature, and/or change the current PIN code used.
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User Manual Connected Devices. Allows you to view the current wireless devices connected to your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi including each device’s IP address, name, and current association/connection time. You may click the Refresh button to refresh the list. Page 26 of 40...
User Manual The SMS menu page allows you to create and send new messages, access and/or delete received/save messages, modify your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi’s SMS Settings such as the SMS service center number and/or change the default SMS storage of your device. By default, your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi uses your SIM Card’s memory in storing messages.
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User Manual Draft. Allows you to view saved messages. Sent Items. Allows you to view sent messages. SMS Settings. Allows you to configure your SIM card’s SMSC or Short Message Service Center, and/or configure the storage location of all received messages.
User Manual SD Card Allows you to configure the accessibility of an attached SD Card or browse/upload/download/delete the contents of an SD Card. Do take note that a working SD Card must first be present and attached on the SD card slot of your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi.
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User Manual File Management. Allows you to explore, and upload/download files from/to your SD card. To download file(s): 1. On the folder explorer field, navigate to the directory of the file that you want to download. 2. Click the file and it will immediately start downloading. To upload file(s): 1.
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User Manual Sharing. Allows you to configure the sharing access mode of your SD Card. a. USB Only. Only allows SD card accessibility upon connecting your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi to a Desktop/PC through USB cable. b. Web Access. Allows full sharing access of your SD Card’s contents to all wirelessly connected devices via the Web User Interface.
User Manual Settings Allows you to configure your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi’s wireless settings, utilize its WPS feature, enable/disable/modify MAC filter settings, backup your device’s setting, change its DHCP settings, perform soft reboot, and even view its device information. The Settings menu has the following submenus: ...
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User Manual Wireless. Allows you to configure the wireless settings of your device such as its SSID, the Wi-Fi channels used, the number of users that can connect to your device, and other similar properties. NOTE: After modifying this area, you would need to reconnect your devices to your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi’s wireless network again.
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1. On your wireless device (e.g. smartphone), go to its Wi-Fi Settings then press WPS PIN Entry. An 8 digit PIN code will be generated. 2. On the Web User Interface of your MWR638, go to Settings > WPS. Page 34 of 40...
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User Manual 3. Enter the generated WPS PIN on the WPS PIN field. 4. Click Apply to save and apply changes. DHCP Settings. Allows you to configure your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi’s DHCP Server function or how your device will assign IP addresses to each wireless device.
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User Manual Diagnostic. Displays your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi’s basic information such as its software and Hardware version, its IMEI and MAC Address, its device name and its current IP address and subnet mask. This page also allows you to reboot / reset your device ...
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User Manual To restore settings from a backup file: 1. Click Browse and locate the backup file. 2. Click Upload to restore the settings from the backup file. To configure MAC Filters: NOTE: After modifying the wireless MAC filter settings, you would need to reconnect your devices to your 3G Mobile Wi-Fi’s wireless network again.
User Manual 3G Mobile Wi-Fi Care Tips Do not use any USB cable with the 3G Mobile Wi-Fi other than the supplied cable as it may damage the device rendering it unusable. Do not allow the 3G Mobile Wi-Fi to get wet; when water gets in contact with the device, the internal components might corrode and break your device.
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