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- Page 1 User Manual BandLuxe R500 Series LTE/HSPA+ Wi-Fi VOIP Router P/N:64003700011 Rev.D...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ..............1 Package Contents ..............3 Package Contents ................. 3 Features ....................3 Hardware Overview ................4 Installation ................6 Wizard Setup ................14 Basic Functions ..................8 Internet Setup ................. 16 Basic Setting .................. - Page 4 Table of Contents Management ..................43 Diagnosis .................... 44 Recover & Renewal ................45 Status ..................47 4G LTE & Internet ................47 Router ....................48 Telephony ................50 VOIP ....................50 Appendix A: FAQ ..............51 Appendix B: Specification ............ 58 Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary ..
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Page 5: Package Contents
Package Contents Package Contents Thank you for your purchase of this LTE/HSPA+ WiFi VOIP Router. This product is designed to access the Internet via 4G technology and share the bandwidth through a Wi-Fi network. It is easy to configure and operate even for non-technical users. -
Page 6: Hardware Overview
Package Contents • Dual embedded cellular antenna (for diversity) Hardware Overview 4G External To connect the main 4G External Antenna if Antenna Port needed. Reset Button To reset the Router, press the reset button briefly. To restore the Router's factory settings, press the reset button for longer than 5 sec. - Page 7 Package Contents SIM Slot Insert SIM/USIM. Push-push type. 4G External To connect the secondary 4G External Antenna Antenna Port if needed. Power LED Solid light indicates that the power supply is connected properly. WiFi External To connect to a WiFi External Antenna if Antenna Port needed.
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Page 8: Installation
Installation Installation 1. Connect the power adaptor to the Router and connect it to an outlet. 2. Insert your SIM card into the slot on the Router, making sure the SIM card orientation matches the SIM card slot, as shown in the picture. 3. - Page 9 Installation 4. One of the following two methods can be chosen to link your Router with a PC. A. To link the Router with your PC via Wi-Fi, in Microsoft Windows, go to Control Panel > Network Connections, right-click on Wireless Network Connection, and choose View Available Wireless Networks.
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Page 10: Basic Functions
Installation The Router uses a web-based configuration utility. To access the configuration utility, open a browser (for example Internet Explorer) and enter the IP address (http://192.168.1.1) or the URL (http://R500.ROUTER) for the Router in your browser’s address bar. Enter the Router User name (admin) and Password (lterouter). Basic Functions Powering On and Off To power the router on, slide the power switch located on the side of the... - Page 11 Installation Signal Strength Type of Radio Access Technology Short Messaging Service (SMS) WLAN On/Off Radio Access Roaming On/Off VoIP status Ethernet status Subscriber's Network Operator Date & Clock Status Indicators The top of the screen may display the following icons, depending on the status of the device.
- Page 12 Installation Roaming VoIP Status Ethernet The Signal Strength icon indicates the relative strength of the radio signal from the nearest base station. The Radio Access Network icon indicates the subscriber’s network mobile technology. It may vary from user to user and from region to region.
- Page 13 Installation technology and signal strength are displayed. If the router can not read the inserted SIM card, Read SIM Fail is displayed on the screen. Try removing and re-inserting the SIM card. If the problem persists, contact your network service provider to replace the SIM card.
- Page 14 Installation be a user-friendly and simple process to get your Wi-Fi network up and running. 1. Enable WiFi. 2. Press and hold the WPS button for at least 5 seconds. WPS connecting is displayed. 3. Confirm the WPS option on the client PC trying to connect to the device.
- Page 15 Installation interface before proceeding to use the Internet connectivity features of the device. Screen Saver Mode PIN enabled Act via Web The screen automatically enters Screen Saver Mode after 60 seconds of inactivity. The Date and Time are displayed moving randomly on the screen.
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Page 16: Wizard Setup
Wizard Setup Wizard Setup User can set preferred settings step by step via Wizard. If the router is in Factory default settings, the GUI will always open Wizard. User can select the preferred language and then set the Wizard via Basic Setting>... - Page 17 Wizard Setup...
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Page 18: Internet Setup
Internet Setup Internet Setup Basic Setting Connection Type The Router can connect to the internet via LTE or Ethernet. Select the type of connection with higher priority. 4G LTE Setting Get Latest APN Database Get the latest Profile Name, Number, User Name, Password, and APN from the web site automatically. - Page 19 Internet Setup APN Setting The APN (Access Point Name) is provided by your mobile network operator. You can choose to set the APN automatically or manually. In most cases, the Router works properly when the APN is set to Auto. To set the APN manually, contact your mobile network operator for the APN, User Name and Password of the data service.
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Page 20: Ddns
Internet Setup DDNS DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) is a system that allows the domain name data held in a name server to be updated in real time. It allows an Internet domain name to be assigned to a computer with a varying (dynamic) IP address. -
Page 21: Host
Internet Setup Host Host Name This field allows you to assign a host name for the Router. Some ISPs require this name as identification. In most cases, leaving the fields blank will work. MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. - Page 22 Internet Setup Time Time Setting Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu according to your current location. Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes: Select the checkbox to enable Daylight Saving time.
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Page 23: Router Setup
Router Setup Router Setup Network Setting Router IP This is the Router’s IP address and subnet mask which is seen in your local network. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1, and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Keeping the default values will work. DHCP Service DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. - Page 24 Router Setup DHCP Reservation To assign the same IP address to a PC every time it reboots, click the DHCP Reservation button. A list of DHCP clients is displayed with the following information: Client Name, MAC Address, IP Address, and Remaining Lease Duration. To add clients: 1.
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Page 25: Advanced Routing
Router Setup Advanced Routing NAT Setup The Network Address Translation (NAT) service is a standard that allows multiple computers on a private network to share a single IP address. The Routing Information Protocol (RIP) helps the Router dynamically adapt to changes of network connections by communicating information about which networks each Router can reach and how far away those networks are. - Page 26 Router Setup configure the IP value for the IP, LAN & Wireless, and Internet. IP is the address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the Router and the remote network or host. LAN & Wireless and Internet indicates whether the Destination IP is on the local network (LAN &...
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Page 27: Wifi Setup
WiFi Setup WiFi Setup Basic WiFi Network Basic WiFi Network Wireless Settings Enable WiFi Interface: Select this option to enable the WiFi feature on the router. Network Name (SSID): Network Name is used for identifying the Wireless LAN (WLAN). Standard Channel: The radio channel number. The permissible channels depend on the Regulatory Domain (e.g in the USA, it is 1 to 11). - Page 28 WiFi Setup made. CTS Protection Mode: CTS (Clear To Send) is a function used to minimize collisions among wireless devices on a wireless local area network (LAN). The default setting is Auto and the Router automatically uses CTS Protection Mode when your Wireless-G products are experiencing severe problems and are not able to transmit to the Router in an environment with heavy traffic.
- Page 29 WiFi Setup encryption requires 10 hexadecimal digits (letters a-f and numbers 0-9 are valid). The 128-bits encryption requires 26 hexadecimal digits (letters a-f and numbers 0-9 are valid).You can set up to four different keys. 802.1x IEEE 802.1x is an authentication system for devices connecting to a WiFi network.
- Page 30 WiFi Setup 99999. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default value is 1812. RADIUS Key: Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. WPA2 WPA2 is a more advanced, more secure version of WPA.
- Page 31 WiFi Setup WPA PSK Also known as WPA Personal, this authentication system does not require the use of a RADIUS authentication server. Encryption: Choose TKIP, AES, TKIPAES from the drop down list. Rekey Interval: Enter a key renewal value to tell the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.
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Page 32: Wps
WiFi Setup WiFi Filter You can allow or deny specific users access to your wireless network by using the WiFi Filter. System Default: Allow a specific user to your wireless network by selecting Allow under the drop down list and entering the appropriate MAC address;... - Page 33 WiFi Setup PIN Mode: This mode uses a PIN code to configure the WPS session between the router and the client PC. Enter a PIN code (maximum 8 digits consisting of 0-9) or click Generate to automatically generate a random 8 digit number. The PIN entered on the client PC must match this PIN code for a successful WPS configuration.
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Page 34: 4G Lte Setup
4G LTE Setup 4G LTE Setup PIN Verification If your SIM card PIN protection is enabled, you must enter the PIN code for verification. Enter the code in the PIN Code field, and click Verify. PIN Management U/SIM's PIN Management After your SIM card is verified, you can enable or disable the PIN protection... -
Page 35: Preferred Network
4G LTE Setup on your SIM card. Select Enabled or Disabled, and click Apply. U/SIM's Change PIN You can change the PIN code on the SIM card. Enter your original PIN code in the Old PIN Code field, enter the new PIN code in the New PIN Code field and the New PIN Confirm field, and click Change. -
Page 36: Security Setup
Security Setup Security Setup Firewall Firewall This tab is used to configure a firewall that filters out various types of unwanted traffic on the Router’s local network. SPI Firewall Protection The SPI (stateful packet inspection) firewall is programmed to recognize legitimate packets for different types of connections. - Page 37 Security Setup Filter Internet NAT Redirection: To use port forwarding to block access to local servers from local networked computers, select Filter Internet NAT Redirection. Filter IDENT (Port 113): This feature keeps port 113 from being scanned by devices outside of your local network. Web filter services Using the Web Filters feature, you may enable up to four specific filtering methods.
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Page 38: Internet Access Policy
Security Setup Internet Access Policy Access can be managed by a policy. Use the settings on this screen to establish and access policies. To display a policy’s settings, select the policy from the drop-down menu. - Page 39 Security Setup To create an Internet access policy: 1. Select a number from the Access Policy dropdown menu. 2. Enter a policy name in the field provided. 3. To enable the policy, select Enabled. 4. To select which PCs are affected by the policy, click Edit List. The List of PCs screen appears.
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Page 40: Single Port Forward
Security Setup Blocked List, make the appropriate changes and click Modify. To delete an existing application from the Blocked List, select the application and click Delete. Single Port Forward Single Port Forwarding Port Forwarding allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, and other specialized Internet applications. -
Page 41: Port Range Forward
Security Setup Select column and click Del. Port Range Forward Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, and other specialized Internet applications. To forward a port range: 1. -
Page 42: Port Range Trigger
Security Setup Port Range Trigger Port Range Triggering This feature allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The Router remembers the IP address of the computer that sends the matching data, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules. -
Page 43: Qos
Security Setup QoS Control Quality of service is the ability to provide different priorities to different applications, users, or data flows, or to guarantee a certain level of performance to a data flow. Wireless WMM Support: If no devices on your network support WMM, select Disabled. - Page 44 Security Setup 1. Select the appropriate online games or applications. 2. Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium, Normal, or Low. 3. Click Add to save your changes. To add a new online games or applications: 1. Select Add an Application/Online Game. 2.
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Page 45: Admin Setup
Admin Setup Admin Setup Management Router Access You can change the Router’s password here. Enter the password you want to set in the Router Password field, and re-enter it in the Re-Enter to confirm field. Then click Save Settings. Remote Access Remote Management: To access the Router remotely, from outside the network, select Enabled. -
Page 46: Diagnosis
Admin Setup Diagnosis Ping Test To check the status of a connection, enter the IP address or URL that you want to ping in the IP or URL Address field, define the packet size you want to use in the Packet Size field, And select the number of times you wish to ping: 5, 10, 15, or Unlimited. -
Page 47: Recover & Renewal
Admin Setup Recover & Renewal Backup and Restore Backup Configurations Click Backup Configurations to back up your Router's current configuration. In the file dialog box, select a location and file name for the configuration file. Restore Configurations Click the Restore Configurations. In the file dialog box, click Browse to locate the configuration file, and click Restore. - Page 48 Admin Setup Router Upgrade To upgrade the Router's firmware, click Browse and locate the latest firmware upgrade file. After the file is located, click Start Upgrade. The upgrade progress is displayed. Warning: Upgrading firmware may take a few minutes; do not turn off the power or press the Reset button during upgrade.
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Page 49: Status
Status Status 4G LTE & Internet Signal Quality When you access the Internet via a mobile network, click Refresh to show the signal strength. U/SIM Status Your SIM card verification status is shown in this area. Clicking Pin unlock displays the PIN Verification tab. Register Network Network Name: This shows the name of your network operator. -
Page 50: Router
Status Internet Connection Connection Type: This indicates the type of Internet connection you are using. Internet IP Address: This is the Router's IP Address, as seen on your local network. Default Gateway: The Router’s Default Gateway address is displayed here for DHCP and static IP connections. Clicking Change APN displays the Internet >... - Page 51 Status Current Time: This shows the time, as you set on the Optional tab. Local Network Local MAC Address: This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your Router IP Address: The Router’s IP Address that appears on your local network.
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Page 52: Telephony
Telephony Telephony VOIP VOIP VOIP allows the user to connect a standard analog phone to the router via the RJ-11 jack and make voice calls over the internet. Use the information provided by your ISP or VOIP service provider to complete the relevant fields. -
Page 53: Appendix A: Faq
Appendix A: FAQ Appendix A: FAQ Q: What should I know and how long does it take when I upgrade the firmware of router or modem? A: 1. While upgrade the firmware, it must take some time to do the job. During that, you ARE NOT ALLOWED to turn off the power or... - Page 54 Appendix A: FAQ If you want to connect to the network while roaming: 1. Ask the operator of SIM to turn on the roaming service allowed to connect to the network. 2. Set the Internet on GUI with Roaming Connection Enabled. Q: Why can't I link on the GUI? A: If you have changed your WiFi security, SSID, Local IP address, you have to repair your network to get a new IP that you can link the GUI.
- Page 55 Appendix A: FAQ Vista: 1. If you are a WiFi user, please click Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections > Wireless Network Connection > Diagnose 2. Please click Reset the network adapter “Wireless Network Connection” and it will began to repair.
- Page 56 Appendix A: FAQ 3. If you use Local Area Connection to connect the Router, please click Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections > Local Area Connection > Diagnose, do the step 1 and following the message to repair it. Q: How to setup my WiFi settings from GUI? A: Entering the GUI first then click WiFi >...
- Page 57 Appendix A: FAQ Strength. If the footstep is too low it means the signal is too weak. 2. You can go to the GUI WiFi > Basic WiFi Network, change the Standard Channel to others then save. Q: Why can’t I use VPN via Router? A: You may check your office IP settings, the IP settings must not conflict with each other.
- Page 58 Appendix A: FAQ 3. Setting your WiFi security. Q: My PIN code is enabled and where can I input the PIN code to use my Router? A: Enter GUI > 3.5G HSPA > PIN Verification and input your PIN Code. Q: Why does my SIM status display “No Device”...
- Page 59 Appendix A: FAQ Defaults”. Q: If I remove the SIM when 3G is connected, why can’t I see the SIM status change? A: You have to restart the router to see the status.
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Page 60: Appendix B: Specification
Appendix B: Specification Appendix B: Specification Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Physical Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2x2 MIMO) Modem Embedded, LTE/HSPA+/HSPA Modem Chipset Qualcomm MDM9200 + RTR8600 Dimension (LxWxH, 99 x 127.5 x 24.1 mm Weight (g) 170g Interface Power On/Off Switch WPS Button... - Page 61 Appendix B: Specification Cellular External Yes x 2 Antenna port Wi-Fi Antenna Embedded Wi-Fi External Yes x 1 Antenna Router Features UMTS/HSPA Connection On Demand, Connection when available, Auto connection APN matching with USIM Multiple VPN pass-through (IPSec, PPTP, L2TP), Internet Security access restriction, Firewall, DoS Prevention, Traffic and Event Logging...
- Page 62 Appendix B: Specification Other Functions Automatic APN/ID/password settings APN database update through browser-based GUI Support FW version upgrade and Yes. downgrade Setup wizard behavior BandRich will define Setup wizard behavior Password protected system reset to factory default, System protection Password protected administrator and user access authority (provisioning, configuration, authentication).
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Page 63: Appendix C: Important Safety Information And Glossary
Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity European Union Notice Products with CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC), the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC), and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. -
Page 64: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary ETSI EN 301 489-17 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2.4 GHz wideband transmission systems. ETSI EN 301 908-1 & -2 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);... - Page 65 Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Page 66: Glossary
Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary Glossary 2G: Second-generation mobile networking technology. Represents a switchover from analog to digital; most 2G networks use GSM. 3G: Third-generation mobile networking technology that enables simultaneous transfer of voice and non-voice data; most 3G networks use WCDMA. 3.5G: A more recent standard of mobile networking technology;... - Page 67 Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary next step and is more focused on delivering data services enabling speeds of up to 42Mbps in the downlink and 11Mbps in the uplink. IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity): A number unique to each GSM/UMTS device that can be used block network access by a stolen mobile device.
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