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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE 5GEE Router...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installation ..........................7 First-time setup ......................7 2.1.1 Insert the SIM card ..................... 7 2.1.2 Turn on/off the 5GEE Router ................8 How to connect in WiFi mode ..................8 Web UI home page ......................10 Web user interface (UI) ..................... 10 3.1.1 How to log in to the web UI................
  • Page 3 Table of contents 8.4 Warning ........................45 8.5 EU regulatory conformance ..................45 8.6 Duty cycle attestation ....................46 Restrictions ....................... 46 8.8 EU regulatory compliance – radio ................46 8.9 Power adapter unit information ................47 Warranty ..........................48...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview 1. Overview The 5GEE Router allows you to share a secure mobile broadband internet connection using WiFi or a wired LAN connection. You can connect WiFi enabled devices to it (for example, PC's, smartphones, tablets). To get the best signal, the ideal place for your device will be near a window.

  • Page 5: Device Description

    Green The 5GEE Router is booting. No light The power is off The 5GEE Router power is off. A green light will appear once you press the power button on. Green Unread messages A new SMS message has been received. Check your SMS inbox in the Web UI.
  • Page 6 Internet data disconnection The internet is disconnected. WiFi / WPS Green WiFi on The WiFi is turned on. Flashing Green You can connect a device to the 5GEE Router using WPS. No light WiFi off The WiFi is turned off.
  • Page 7 1.3.2 Front view (LED indicator) LED Type Status Description Green WiFi on WiFi / WPS The WiFi is turned on. Flashing Green You can connect a device to the 5GEE Router using WPS. No light WiFi off The WiFi is turned off.

  • Page 8: Rear View

    Overview 1.3.3 Rear view External antenna connector Internal/External antenna selector LAN port LAN / WAN port USB port Power button Power connector 1.3.4 Bottom view Device information label Reset button Micro SIM slot...

  • Page 9: Environmental

    Storage temperature: –30 °C to 70 °C (–22 °F to 158 °F) Storage humidity: 5 % to 95 % RH (non-condensing) Note: To ensure your 5GEE Router works as intended, use the power adapter provided with your 5GEE Router only.

  • Page 10: Installation

    I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n 2. Installation 2.1 First-time setup Before powering on the 5GEE Router, you need to insert a SIM card. 2.1.1 Insert the SIM card Step 1: Use a flat object to gently lift the SIM door.

  • Page 11: Turn On/Off The 5Gee Router

    Note: You can find your default WiFi password on the label located on the underside of the 5GEE Router and on the Keep Me Card. To prevent unauthorised devices from accessing your WiFi network, it is recommended that you change the wireless network name (SSID) and...
  • Page 12 Installation 2.2.2 Connecting using WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) Step 1: Press the WPS button on the front of the 5GEE Router for 3 seconds and the LED will begin flashing slowly. Step 2: Select the 5GEE Router wireless network name (SSID) with a WPS compatible device.

  • Page 13: Web Ui Home Page

    3. On the Home page, click Log In, and enter the password as found on your Keep Me Card. Note: You will need to change your password the first time you log in. Password: (See the Keep Me Card or label on the 5GEE Router)

  • Page 14: Status Bar Icons

    Web UI Home Page 3.1.1 Status bar icons The following table shows the status bar icons and its description. Description Icon displayed A new firmware is available. Firmware upgrade Network type 4G or 5G will be displayed, depending on the network type available.

  • Page 15: Status

    2. Check that Access storage is enabled on the Connected devices page. 3. Connect the Windows or Mac OS device to your 5GEE Router – (Microsoft Windows): Select Start > Run and enter \\192.168.1.1 in the box and click OK. If prompted, enter a Username of admin and the password will be the Log in password for your 5GEE Router.

  • Page 16: Sms Inbox

    Web UI Home Page 4.3 SMS inbox How to read an SMS message: Left-click the content of the message you wish to read. How to delete an SMS message: 1. Find the message you wish to delete in the Inbox. 2.

  • Page 17: Settings

    Settings 5. Settings 5.1 Quick Setup You can make changes to basic connection settings in the SIM page and enable/disable data roaming. Selecting connection mode Auto will establish an internet connection automatically. Selecting connection mode Manual will establish an internet connection by clicking the Connect button on the Status >...
  • Page 18 Settings On the WiFi security page, you can setup your WiFi security settings, and change the WiFi password.

  • Page 19: Setup

    Settings 5.2 Setup Network connection Network connection lets you configure the connection mode and data roaming. Selecting connection mode Auto will establish an internet connection automatically. Selecting connection mode Manual will establish an internet connection by clicking the Connect button on the Status > Internet page.
  • Page 20 Settings Profile management Profile management allows you to set up a new APN profile or edit/delete existing profiles that have been created. Up to 15 profiles can be created. How to add a new profile: 1. Click New. 2. Input the connection settings for your network provider, a Profile name and APN are mandatory.
  • Page 21 Settings Network settings You can set the Network search mode to either Auto or Manual and change the network mode to either Auto (5G/4G) or 4G only. Be sure to click Apply after making any changes. If the Network search mode is set to Manual you can click Search to scan for networks and Register to connect to the network.

  • Page 22: Wifi

    Settings 5.3 WiFi Basic • 2.4 & 5GHz WiFi: Disable WiFi, or select the 2.4 or 5 GHz bands only. Please note that changes made here will also affect the Guest WiFi feature. • Wireless network name (SSID): This is the name of the WiFi network and is used to identify your WiFi network.
  • Page 23 Settings Advanced • Channel: Select Auto and the 5GEE WiFi will select the best channel for you to use automatically, or select a WiFi channel manually. • 802.11 Mode: Select from the available options through the drop-down menu. For 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, this is set to 802.11ax by default.
  • Page 24 Settings Guest network The guest network is a temporary wireless network for guest users. You can set a duration you want the network to transmit. Devices connected to the guest network will not be able to communicate with each other, but will have full access to the Internet.
  • Page 25 WPS compatible device to the 5GEE Router. Note: Connect a wireless device to the 5GEE Router wireless network name (SSID) through WPS within 2 minutes of clicking WPS. WPS will be disabled if WiFi security is set to WPA3 or Disabled, or if SSID...

  • Page 26: Security

    Settings 5.4 Security SIM PIN management How to enable a PIN: 1. When a PIN is disabled, click SIM PIN status. The Change SIM PIN page is displayed. 2. Enter the PIN you want to set. Your PIN must be between 4-8 digits.
  • Page 27 Settings How to verify PUK: 1. Enter the correct PUK code, then enter the new PIN/confirm PIN. 2. Click Apply to confirm the new PIN code. Note: When a PUK code is entered incorrectly 10 times, SIM will be locked permanently.

  • Page 28: Advanced Settings

    IP address and Primary DNS server. These should be provided by your network service provider. Use the MAC clone function so multiple clients can connect to the 5GEE Router and access the internet. Your current MAC address is displayed here.
  • Page 29 Settings...
  • Page 30 IP address known within another network. This setting should remain enabled to connect to the internet normally through the 5GEE Router.
  • Page 31 Settings WAN ping To improve security, this option is disabled and the 5GEE Router will not respond to any incoming ping request from the Internet.
  • Page 32 Settings LAN IP filter By default, any device connected to your 5GEE Router is allowed to access the internet. You can use the LAN IP filter to allow or block specific devices from accessing specific services on the internet. A...
  • Page 33 Settings MAC filter By default, any device can connect to your 5GEE Router. You can use the MAC filter to only allow or block specific devices from accessing your 5GEE Router by MAC address. Set MAC filter to Block or Allow and then click + to add a device MAC address to the MAC filter table.
  • Page 34 Settings When an IP address is set to be a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host on the local network, it is exposed to the internet. External users will then have access to all services. Note that clients in the DMZ may be exposed to WAN traffic.
  • Page 35 Settings UPnP With UPnP enabled, the applications or host devices on the local network and the internet can freely communicate with each other and establish functional network services for data sharing, communications, and entertainment.
  • Page 36 Settings Port forwarding Port forwarding allows external users to connect to services inside the local network (LAN). Click + to create a new Port forwarding rule, and specify the LAN IP address, LAN ports, WAN ports and Protocol types for traffic to be forwarded.
  • Page 37 Settings Parental control This function enables the administrator to only allow specific devices to access the internet at particular times and days of the week. Website URLs can also be blocked via Website restrictions. Note: Blocking a URL may not block the associated app. For example, adding www.facebook.com may not block the specified device from using the Facebook mobile app.
  • Page 38 Settings SMS forwarding SMS forwarding allows you to forward SMS messages sent to your 5GEE WiFi to another mobile phone. 1. Enable SMS forwarding to mobile phone. 2. Enter the phone number you wish to have messages forwarded 3. Click Apply.

  • Page 39: Device

    Device 6. Device 6.1 Device information You can view information about your 5GEE Router here such as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity), your mobile phone number, serial number, and software version.

  • Page 40: Device Management

    Device 6.2 Device management Log in password Enter your current password and confirm a new password. Your chosen password must be between 8-64 characters long. Note: For security it is recommended your password should contain a mixture of upper-case letters, lower-case letters and numbers. The password should not be easily guessed, or a word from the dictionary.
  • Page 41 Device System time • Automatically adjust to daylight saving time Daylight saving time will be set automatically but can be overridden by changing this setting. • Time zone Change the local time zone here. • Current date and time This will show your current local time according to the time zone selected. Click Apply to confirm your preferences.
  • Page 42 Device Backup & restore • How to backup and save device configurations: 1. Click Backup to back up the current device configuration. 2. On both Windows and Mac OS, the default path is to save configurations to your Downloads folder and the file name will be configure.bin.
  • Page 43 Use a paperclip or blunt pin to gently press and hold the reset button on the bottom of the 5GEE Router for 5 seconds. The LEDs will flash green while the 5GEE Router is restarted. Note that any custom settings will be...
  • Page 44 Device Firmware update Click Check for updates. Your 5GEE Router will check if there is an update available. If new firmware is found, you may click Download to begin the update. The firmware update will take approximately 4 minutes to complete.
  • Page 45 Device System log Click System Log, your 5GEE Router will show a list of important events that have occurred since your 5GEE Router was last turned on or restarted. The events include successful/failed login, login password change, 5GEE Router restarted, reset to default, configuration restored and firmware updated.

  • Page 46: Contact Information

    7. Contact information 7.1 General information Internet address: ee.co.uk Contact through telephone: Using your EE SIM, dial 150 or alternatively dial 07953 966 250 from a UK landline. Manufacturer: EE Limited Address: EE, 1 Trident Place, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9BW, United Kingdom 7.2 Working hours...

  • Page 47: Regulatory Information

    8.2 Conditions of use • The 5GEE Router is not water-resistant. Please protect the 5GEE Router from water or moisture and do not touch the 5GEE Router with wet hands. Otherwise short-circuit and malfunction of the product or electric shock may occur.

  • Page 48: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Do not attempt to dry your 5GEE Router with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven or hair dryer. • Use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to clean the 5GEE Router and accessories. • Before you clean your 5GEE Router, disconnect all cables connected to it and do not use.

  • Page 49: Duty Cycle Attestation

    Regulatory Information 8.6 Duty cycle attestation 5GEE Router UE (User Equipment) will operate on its 5G network with a configuration of 1:1 DL:UL ratio, i.e., The highest uplink duty cycle is 50% for NR n78 band for the lifetime of this device.

  • Page 50: Power Adapter Unit Information

    Regulatory Information 8.9 Power adapter unit information Model Identifier WA-48B12FK-AVAA AC 100 – 240 V Input Voltage Input AC Frequency 50/60 Hz Output Voltage DC 12.0 V Output Current 4.0 A Output Power 48.0 W Power Efficiency 87.77 %...

  • Page 51: Warranty

    Warranty 9. Warranty The device is warranted against any deviation from technical specifications for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date specified on your original invoice. Under the terms of this warranty, you must immediately inform your vendor in case of a conformity defect on this device and present proof of purchase.
  • Page 52 Warranty There are no other express warranties than this printed limited warranty, expressed, or implied, of any nature whatsoever. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to trading loss, commercial loss, to the full extent those damages can be disclaimed by law.

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