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Wonderful Communication, Mobile Life.
Welcome to HUAWEI E960 Wireless Gateway.
HUAWEI E960 Wireless Gateway
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  • Page 1 Wonderful Communication, Mobile Life. Welcome to HUAWEI E960 Wireless Gateway. HUAWEI E960 Wireless Gateway User Guide...
  • Page 2 No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Trademarks and HUAWEI are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 Safety Precautions Read the safety precautions carefully to ensure the correct and safe use of your wireless device. For detailed information, see section 7 "Warnings and Precautions." Do not switch on your FWT when FWT use is prohibited or when FWT use may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Getting to Know Your E960....................1 Appearance ........................1 PC Configuration Requirements ...................2 2 Quick Start..........................3 Gateway Mode.......................3 USB Modem Mode......................4 3 Use the Management Console ....................6 Login to the Management Console ................6 Introduce the Management Page ...................7 Use the Quick Setup Wizard ..................8...
  • Page 5 Enable/Disable PIN Code....................24 Unlock PIN code ......................25 Modify the PIN code ....................25 9 UMTS Setting ........................26 Choose Preferred Mode and Band ................26 Choose Searching Mode....................27 10 Dial-up Setting ........................29 Configure PPP Properties ....................29 Manage the Profile List ....................30 11 IP Address Distribution .....................32 12 WLAN Setting........................34 Enable/Disable WLAN....................34 Basic Settings for WLAN....................34...

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your E960

    Getting to Know Your E960 Your E960 supports HSDPA/WCDMA 2100, GSM/GPRS/EDGE 1900/1800/900/850, and network auto-switch. With the E960, you can experience wireless gateway and USB modem at any time and any place. Appearance 1. Phone Cable 2. Ethernet Cable 3. Charger/USB Cable 4.

  • Page 7: Pc Configuration Requirements

    Interfaces Power adapter/USB cable: When connected with the power adapter, the E960 functions as a wireless gateway. When connected to the PC with a USB data cable, the E960 functions as a USB modem. Ethernet cable: Insert a Ethernet cable connected to the PC or other network equipments.

  • Page 8: Quick Start

    Quick Start Gateway Mode Step 1: Insert the SIM Card 1. Take out the card socket from the E960. 2. Insert the SIM card into the socket with the golden contact facing upward. 3. Insert the card socket into the E960.

  • Page 9: Usb Modem Mode

    The E960 and PC are connected successfully. 4. If the E960 is connected with a telephone set, you can make calls when you hear the dial tone. 5. The Mobile Partner installation program of the E960 starts automatically. After the...
  • Page 10 Note: If the program is not started, you can access the optical drive path of the E960, double-click the disk icon or right-click it, and then select Open. Double-click the AutoRun.exe file, the installation program starts. Do not plug or unplug the E960 in the installation process.

  • Page 11: Use The Management Console

    Admin: Have the rights to view and modify the configurations, and the default password is admin; User: Have the right to view only the basic information and the default password is user. Note： Only one user can log in to the E960 management page once, which is to prevent the configuration conflict.

  • Page 12: Introduce The Management Page

    Introduce the Management Page Operation navigation area: Shows the main functions of the management console. User operation area: Shows detailed information about the gateway and set relevant parameters. Status display area: Shows the information about network connection and signal intensity in real time. Functions Operation The main gateway management console operations is shown in the following table.

  • Page 13: Use The Quick Setup Wizard

    Item Description The SIM card is invalid or The SIM card is valid unavailable The PPP dial access is failed The PPP dial access is successful WCDMA No WCDMA network WCDMA network connected Note： If the gateway connects to other netwok mode, the corresponding connection status is shown here.

  • Page 14: Verify The Pin Code

    2. If the PPP connection mode is Auto or On Demand, please refresh the interface to view the current connection status. 3. If the PPP connection mode is Manual, please click Connect /Disconnect button to .connect or disconnect the network connection, 4.

  • Page 15: Quick Setup

    Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup Wizard to configure the main parameters of gateway quick and easy. Click Quick Setup in the operation navigation to open the welcome interface of wizard, and then click to enter the PPP Profile Setting page following the page prompts.

  • Page 16: Select The Mode Of Ppp Connection

    you need to enter the APN manually. The two parameters are provided by the network carrier. Select the Mode of PPP Connection PPP Connection: It is used to select the dial access mode. Auto: After a device is started, the system automatically creates a permanent connection, no matter whether there is data transfer.

  • Page 17: Configure The Security Encryption

    Unauthorized users, however, can also easily access WLAN of this type. This type of WLAN has very low security level. Disabled: The E960 does not broadcast the SSID of this WLAN. Before accessing a WLAN of this type, the user must get the SSID of the WLAN. In this manner, the WLAN security is ensured.
  • Page 18 WPA Pre-Shared Key： It requires a WPA key consisting of 64 random hexadecimal key or 8–63 random ASCII characters. ASCII key contains all input characters through the keyboard of your PC，hexadecimal key contains numbers of 0~9 and characters of A~F. Network Key Rotation Interval：It is used to set how long a network key dynamically rotates.

  • Page 19: Validate Quick Setup

    Validate Quick Setup The last page displays the setting you have configured. To accept settings, click to submit the information. To make changes, click to return. Click to quit the settings.

  • Page 20: Configuring Your Computer

    Please configure it according to the actual situation. Wireless Configuration The configuration of WLAN connection enables your PC connect to the E960 through the wireless network. If your PC need only connect to the E960 through Ethernet, you do not need to configure the WLAN. Configuration Requirements To set up wireless network connection, your PC must have been configured with WLAN adapter that supports the IEEE 802.11 b/g protocol.

  • Page 21: Pc Network Configuration

    4. If encryption parameter is set for the E960, the Wireless Network Connection appears and requires the network key and confirmation. The value you entered must be identical with that in WPA Pre-Shared Key or Network Key. 5. Wait a few minutes after you enter the correct value of the network key, the wireless connection icon displays in the status area in the lower right corner of the screen.
  • Page 22 Note： You should configure the available connections to E960, and take Local Area Connection as an example. 3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the This connection uses the following items list box and then click Properties.
  • Page 23 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, and then click OK. Disable Proxy Settings 1. Open the Internet Explorer，select Tools>Internet Options. 2. Choose Connections and then select LAN Settings. 3.

  • Page 24: Introduce Advanced Setting

    Introduce Advanced Setting In the Advance Settings interface, you can not only configure the basic attributes of the gateway, but also configure the other more advanced parameters and perform the daily maintenance and management to the gateway. In the operation navigation area, click Advanced Settings to enter the page as following figure.
  • Page 25 Open the DHCP setting interface to choose the mode of IP address assignment. Open the interface to enable or disable WLAN. Open the WLAN setting interface. Open the interface to configure the MAC filter.

  • Page 26: System Management

    System Management On the system management page, you can modify password, upgrade software, restore factory defaults, restart device, and view the version information. Click to enter the system management page as following figure. Change the User password You can modify the entry password to prevent unauthorized users form logging on your management console.

  • Page 27: Upgrade The Gateway

    The whole process takes about 2 minutes. The software programs used for upgrade must come from the official website of Huawei or the official website of the network carrier. The system upgrading could not affect the clients of your gateway at all.

  • Page 28: Restore Defaults

    Restore Defaults After the device is reset to factory defaults, you need to re-configure the gateway before accessing the network. If you need rebuild LAN or forget any parameters you can use this function. Click to open the restoring factory defaults page, and then click Reboot the Device 1.

  • Page 29: Sim Setting

    SIM Setting You can perform setting and management on the SIM card and PIN code on the SIM setting page, consisting of enabling/disabling/modifing/unlocking PIN code. Note： If you input the false PIN code over three times, the PIN code is locked. You need to input the PUK code to unlock.

  • Page 30: Unlock Pin Code

    Unlock PIN code When the PIN code is locked, you need to enter correct PUK code to unlock the PIN code, Note： If you have forgotten the PUK code, please contact your carrier. If you input the invalid PUK code over 10 times, the SIM card is locked. You need to please contact your carrier for help.

  • Page 31: Umts Setting

    UMTS Setting On the UMTS setting page, you can set the preference of connection modes and bands in searching a network. Click . The UMTS setting page displays as following figure. Choose Preferred Mode and Band You can set the preference of connection modes and bands in searching a network. 1.

  • Page 32: Choose Searching Mode

    The E960 can only work in high-speed data 2.4 Mbit/s service mode. GPRS only Maximum rate: The E960 can only work in voice mode and 153.6 Kbit/s low-speed data service mode. Note： If carrier only provides GPRS service and Preferred Mode is configured as 3G Only，you cannot use network service.
  • Page 33 2. Select the mode of searching network. Auto: The gateway can automatically search a network and login. Manual: You need search network and login manually. 3. Click to submit the setting. 4. If search network manually, please select searched network and click login.

  • Page 34: Dial-Up Setting

    Dial-up Setting You can configure PPP parameters and manage the Profile list. Click . The dial-up setting page displays as following figure. Configure PPP Properties 1. Click to open the interface as following.

  • Page 35: Manage The Profile List

    2. Enter correct parameters. Profile List：It is used to select a Profile from an established dial access list. If the drop-down list is null, you need to create a Profile. PPP Connection: It is used to select the dial-up mode. Dial-up mode description Auto...
  • Page 36 Introduce the Interface The following table shows details. Parameter Description Profile List Include all profile name Profile Name Input the name of the selected or created profile Dial-up Number Input the character string for PPP dial-up. For details, refer to the carrier.

  • Page 37: Ip Address Distribution

    IP address assignment. That is, it is used to define the IP address range available for the hosts in the LAN. For example, within the network segment 192.168.1.0/24, the default IP address of the E960 is 192.168.1.1. The host IP address...
  • Page 38 can range from 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254. The minimum IP address range is a single IP address. DHCP Lease Time: The DHCP server assigns a IP address to each device connected to the LAN for a this amount of time. When the lease expires, the DHCP server will check if the device has disconnected form the LAN.

  • Page 39: Wlan Setting

    WLAN Setting Enable/Disable WLAN 1. Click to displays The WLAN Module Settings page. 2. Enable or disable the WLAN mode. Enable: You can use WLAN function and configure relevant parameters. Disable: You cannot use WLAN relevant function. 3. Click to submit the setting. Basic Settings for WLAN Click .
  • Page 40 SSID: It refers to the server set ID used to identify a WLAN. A wireless terminal (such as a PC) can communicate with the E960 only when they have the same SSID. To ensure the WLAN security, please do not use the default SSID. You can enter a character string, such as MyHome, as the SSID.

  • Page 41: Advanced Settings For Wlan

    802.11b standard. Configure the Transfer Rate Rate: It is used to set the WLAN transfer frequency of the E960. You can set the value to Auto, the gateway automatically search the rate. The highest data transfer rate of a WLAN supported by the gateway is 54Mbit/s.
  • Page 42 Configure Security Encryption You can set a security key for your wireless network to prevent your wireless LAN from data attack. To access the wireless network, you must set the wireless security key of your PC consistent with the security key of the wireless gateway. 802.11Authentication Mode Open: Open system authentication.
  • Page 43 Set Access Attributes of the Client As shown in the following picture, you can set the Preamble Type, Max Associations Limit, Mode, and enable or disable the peer MAC address through the Bridge Restriction.
  • Page 44 Bridge Restriction: It refers to the limitation on the peer MAC addresses. When the setting is Disabled, the E960 can access all the remote bridges; when the setting is Enabled, the E960 can only access the remote bridges whose addresses are in the address list.

  • Page 45: Mac Filter Setting

    MAC Filter Setting Click to display the WLAN MAC Filter Setting interface. You can control and manage the clients accessing WLAN to enhance security level. MAC Restrict Mode There are three parameter values, as shown in the following table. Value Description Disabled The MAC address restriction function is disabled.

  • Page 46: Typical Networking Example

    LAN with multiple PCs, you can extend the Ethernet interfaces through the concentrator or Ethernet switch. For example, your gateway forms a small-sized LAN with multiple PCs in the SOHO to access internet wirelessly, and the networking diagram is as follows: UPLINK(HSDPA ) 218.10.1.1 WLAN E960 192.168.1.1/24 Routing/NAT WLAN RJ11 Phone Ethernet...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    The PC in a WLAN cannot access the WLAN. 1. If there are interferents or shields near the E960, you can adjust the position of the E960. When the signal strength is strong, you can move to the next step.
  • Page 48 What to do if bridging between two EC506s is unsuccessful 1. Make sure that the two gateways work on the same channel. For details, see”Choose Preferred Mode and Band”. 2. Make sure that the MAC address of one gateway is in the peer MAC address list of another gateway.
  • Page 49 5. Rename “New Value #1” as “TcpWindowSize”. 6. Right-click “TcpWindowSize” and then select Modify in the shortcut menu.
  • Page 50 7. Select Decimal and enter “65535” in the Value data text box, and then click OK. 8. For the DWORD value of DefaultRcvWindow, do the same operations as that of TcpWindowSize.

  • Page 51: Warnings And Precautions

    Warnings and Precautions Electronic Device Turn off your wireless device near high-precision electronic devices. The wireless device may affect the performance of these devices Such devices include hearing aids, pacemakers, fire alarm systems, automatic gates, and other automatic-control devices can be affected. If you are using an electronic medical device, consult the device manufacturer to confirm whether the radio wave affects the operation of this device Hospital...
  • Page 52 Storage Environment Do not place magnetic storage media such as magnetic cards and floppy disks near the wireless device. Radiation from the wireless device may erase the information stored on them. Do not put your wireless device, battery, or other accessories in containers with strong magnetic field, such as an induction cooker and a microwave oven.
  • Page 53 The wireless device may interfere with nearby TV sets, radios and PCs. In accordance with international standards for radio frequency and radiation, use wireless device accessories approved by the manufacturer only. Cleaning and Maintenance Before you clean or maintain the wireless device, turn off it and disconnect it from the charger.

  • Page 54: Abbreviations

    Abbreviations The Third Generation Alternating Current Address Resolution Protocol Access Preamble Access Point Name CDMA Code Division Multiple Access DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name Server down link, downlink EDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution Global System for Mobile communications GPRS General Packet Radio Service GGSN...
  • Page 55 Internet Protocol ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol Local Area Network Light Emitting Diode L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Mobile Switching Center Network Address Translation Personal communication systems PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network POTS Plain Old Telephone Service PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol Radio Transmission Technology SOHO Small Office Home Office...
  • Page 56 Virtual Private Network Wide Area Network WLAN Wireless Local Area Network WCDMA Wideband CDMA WI-FI Wireless Fidelity...

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