Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................i Introduction..............................2 About the User Guide..........................2 Set Up Your Mobile Hotspot.......................... 3 Parts and Functions ..........................3 Battery Use ............................4 Insert the Battery ........................... 4 Remove the Battery ........................5 Charge the Battery ........................
The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new mobile hotspot. About the User Guide Thank you for purchasing your new Coolpad Surf. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your mobile hotspot.
Set Up Your Mobile Hotspot The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your mobile hotspot and wireless service the first time. Parts and Functions These topics illustrate your mobile hotspot’s primary parts and key functions. Mobile Hotspot Layout The following illustration outlines your mobile hotspot’s primary external features and keys.
Hold both the Power key and the WPS key simultaneously for 15 Reset seconds. All LED indicators will flash green 4 times to indicate that the device has been reset to factory default settings. Reboot Hold the Power key for 10 seconds to restart your device. Displays your current network status.
1. Remove the battery cover. Lift gently in the direction shown. 2. Insert the battery. Align the contacts of the battery with the contacts in the mobile hotspot. 3. Attach the battery cover. Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Remove the Battery Follow these instructions to remove your mobile hotspot’s battery.
1. Remove the battery cover. Lift gently in the direction shown. 2. Remove the battery. Lift upward gently as shown. Charge the Battery Follow these instructions to charge your mobile hotspot’s battery using either the included AC adapter or via a USB connection on your computer.
1. Insert the small end of the USB cord into the USB port of your mobile hotspot. 2. Insert the large end of the USB cord into an external USB port on your computer. 3. After charging, remove the USB cable from both the mobile hotspot and the computer. SIM Card The SIM card is an IC card.
3. Replace the battery cover. (See Insert the Battery.) Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Turn Your Mobile Hotspot On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your mobile hotspot on and off. Turn Your Mobile Hotspot On ■...
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2. Press and hold the WPS key on your device for 3 seconds to start the Wi-Fi Protected Setup authentication process. 3. Enable the WPS function on your Wi-Fi device in order to respond to this authentication process. 4. Follow the system prompts on your Wi-Fi device to finish the connection. 5.
2. Open a browser and enter http://mobile.hotspot or http://192.168.128.1 in the address bar. The Coolpad Surf Mobile Hotspot Web User Interface screen will appear. 3. Click Login on the top right of the Web UI screen. The login screen will appear.
Access Mobile Hotspot Using USB Cable 1. Connect your Coolpad Surf Mobile Hotspot to the computer with the USB cable. 2. Power on your device. 3. The computer operating system detects and recognizes new hardware and finishes the installation automatically.
Web UI Configuration Home On the Web User Interface screen, click Home to enter the Home screen. Here you can view network status, network name, time connected, data used, etc. ■ Connection: Displays network status, network name, time connected, data used, and more. Click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect the Internet.
Change Mobile Hotspot’s Access Status When the Access Status "Allow all devices to access with password" is selected, users will be allowed to access to network via use of correct password. When the Access Status "Allow only users on Permitted list" is selected, only users that have been granted access by adding a user’s MAC address will be able to connect to the network.
Settings On the Web User Interface screen, click Settings to enter the Settings screen. Here you can view and change Wi-Fi settings, mobile network settings, device settings and advanced router settings. Wi-Fi Basic: Manage the basic Wi-Fi settings to personalize the Wi-Fi name, password, authentication method, maximum number of devices connected, and more.
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Advanced: Manage the advanced Wi-Fi settings to personalize the TCP NAT timer, UDP NAT timer, 802.11 mode, frequency bandwidth, Wi-Fi channel, WPS, and more. Change Mobile Hotspot Network Name (SSID) 1. Access http://mobile.hotspot or http://192.168.128.1. 2. Click Settings in the navigation area. 3.
3. Select the Wi-Fi tab and click Basic. 4. Select WPA2-PSK for the Authentication Method. 5. Enter a new password in the Wi-Fi Password field. 6. Click Save Changes. You can enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) by PIN (PIN code) or PBC (push-button) mode. If your client device supports WPS, there’s no need to enter the password manually when WPS is available.
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APN: Set the Access Point Name (APN) including profile, PDP type, profile name, APN, authentication, user name and password. Advanced: Reset your device to factory defaults, reset provisioning parameters, view and edit your data profile information.
Device Sleep Mode: Enter the sleep mode when no devices are connected after a specific time. Account Management: Change the mobile hotspot admin password.
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Software Update: Update profile and firmware, as well as unlock SIM card.
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Backup and Restore: Back up your device settings and preferences to your computer. Reset your device to its factory default settings. Connection History: Displays the connection history including profile name, start time, end time, duration, uploaded data and downloaded data.
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System Logs: Download system logs. Change Mobile Hotspot Admin Password 1. Access http://mobile.hotspot or http://192.168.128.1. 2. Click Settings in the navigation area. 3. Select the Device tab and click Account Management. 4. Follow steps under Account Management to update your Password. 5.
2. Click Settings in the navigation area. 3. Select the Device tab and click Backup and Restore. 4. Click Restore factory defaults. 5. Click Yes to confirm. The parameters will be reset to factory defaults and the device will be restarted.
Firewall: Enable firewall to protect your network from viruses, worms and malicious activities on the Internet. Enable portmapping to enable external computers to access WWW, FTP or other services provided by the LAN. Customization: Enable UPnP to allow device-to-device networking. Enable Out of Service Notification to get a notification when network is out of service.
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■ Wi-Fi Details: Displays Wi-Fi details, including MAC address, Wi-Fi name, Wi-Fi password, hide SSID, authentication, encryption, and Wi-Fi devices. ■ Device: Displays device details, including device model, manager, manufacturer, hardware revision, battery charger status, and battery status.
You can also click Debug button on the lower right of the About screen to view detail diagnostic information about your device. Support On the Web User Interface screen, click Support to enter the Support screen. Here you can view support page, phone number, software version and copyright information.
Specifications The following tables list your mobile hotspot’s and battery’s specifications. Mobile Hotspot Specifications Item Description Dimensions 4.25 inches x 2.60 inches x 0.59 inches Antenna Built-in SIM Card Nano SIM Battery Specifications Item Description Nominal Voltage 3.85V Type Lithium-ion Rated Capacity 2600mAh...
Index About, 25 Mobile Hotspot Layout, 3 Access Mobile Hotspot, 10 Mobile Hotspot Specifications, 28 Change Mobile Hotspot Admin Password, 23 Restore Factory Defaults, 23 Change Mobile Hotspot Network Name (SSID), Settings, 15 Support, 27 Change Mobile Hotspot Wi-Fi Password, 16 Turn Your Mobile Hotspot Off, 8 Connected Devices, 12 Turn Your Mobile Hotspot On, 8...
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