Package Contents R550 series LTE Home Router Power Adapter Features R551 LTE Home Router Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Support Uplink up to 50 Mbps Downlink up to 100Mbps Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Supports LAN Ethernet Ports...
Package Contents Hardware Overview 4G External Antenna Connect 4G External Antennas if needed. Ports SIM Card Slot Insert SIM/USIM. Push-push type. Power Switch Switch on/off the router. Signal Strength Short press (1 second): Enable signal strength LED/WPS/Reset indication. button Press for 3 seconds (< 10 seconds): Active WPS. Long press (>10 seconds): Restore to factory default settings.
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Package Contents WiFi LED Solid when WiFi is on; Flashing during WiFi data transmission / Signal Strength LED WPS LED Flashing when WPS is in use /Signal Strength LED SMS LED Flashing when there is unread SMS / Signal Strength Signal Strength Bars Short press on Signal LED/WPS/Reset button, Signal Reading...
Installation Installation 1. Connect the power Adapter 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.
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Installation A. Wireless Connection (for Windows) To connect your PC to the Router via WiFi, in Microsoft Windows, go to Control Panel > Network Connections. Right click on Wireless Network Connection and choose View Available Wireless Networks. Select default SSID [iPi9_LTE_WiFi_xxxx] and enter default password (WPA key, refer to label on the Router’s backside).
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Installation 5. The router uses a web-based configuration utility. To access the configuration utility, open a browser (ex: Mozilla, Firefox, etc.) and enter the IP address (http://192.168.1.1) for the Router in your browser’s address bar. Enter the router Username (admin) and Password (admin), and then click...
Using Web-based Management Using Web-based Management This chapter will guide you on how to configure your router via the web-based utility. Login 1. Launch a web browser (e.g Mozilla Firefox). 2. In the address bar, enter http://192.168.1.1, then press Enter. 3.
Using Web-based Management Status This menu displays various status of the router. The associated submenu items are: Overview, System Log, VnStat Traffic Monitor, and Mobile Internet. Overview The Overview submenu renders complete statistics for the router. System Displays system information: router model name, router firmware version, modem...
Using Web-based Management firmware version, phone number (MDN), ICCID, MIN (MSID), PRL version, IMEI, MEID, and local time. Network Displays current network connection information of IPv4 WAN and/or IPv6 WAN: type of network assignment (e.g. DHCP), network address, netmask, gateway, DNS addresses 1 &...
Using Web-based Management Configuration VnStat Traffic Monitor configurations can be made here. a) Monitor selected devices: Click the checkbox to enable/disable network monitoring of the displayed interface(s). Click the link to jump to the Common Configuration setting under the submenu Network Interfaces.
Using Web-based Management Signal Quality Displays signal strength of current mobile internet connection in dBm. U/SIM Status Displays current SIM card status: a) Read SIM Fail – No valid SIM card is inserted b) PIN Disable(Verified) – PIN protection is disabled while the SIM card status is verified;...
Using Web-based Management System This menu is for system information and configurations. System System Properties Click either the “General Settings” or “Language and Style” tab to configure their respective settings. General Settings Local Time – Displays current local time. To synchronize local time with the browser, click Hostname –...
Using Web-based Management Language and Style Language – Sets the desired display language and style of the router. Click select the desired display language and style. Time Synchronization Enable NTP client: Click the checkbox to enable/disable. With this option enabled, two more options will appear–...
Using Web-based Management Administration Router Password Login password of the router can be changed here. Enter the new password in the ‘Password’ field, and enter the same password once again in the ‘Confirmation’ field. Remote Access This field specifies whether or not to allow remote access of this router. After changing password and/or specifying remote access, click .
Using Web-based Management Backup / Flash Firmware Backup / Restore Download backup Here you can backup all current settings of the router to a TAR archive file on your computer or mobile device. Just click . A dialog window will prompt you to open or save the archive file.
Using Web-based Management Reset to defaults Here you can restore the router to its original factory settings. Just click and a dialog message will appear to indicate the factory reset process. After completion of the reset process, the router will automatically reboot and return to its initial login prompt.
Using Web-based Management interval (in hours) between each check of the BandRich website for firmware update. For manual wireless update, disable “Auto check”. Confirm that the “Check link for Router” and “Check link for Module” fields have appropriate web address(es) present in their text boxes, i.e.
Using Web-based Management Services Dynamic DNS The Services menu hosts configuration options for DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service), which 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.
Using Web-based Management Network Interfaces The Interfaces submenu allows interface configurations of different networks connected to this router. The configuration items are the same for each network with different default settings. Interface Overview Here you can see the brief network status summary for LAN (local area network) and WAN (wide area network).
Using Web-based Management Status: Displays protocol-dependent statistics of network connection. Protocol: Specifies the protocol to be used for the network. The available protocols are Static address, DHCP client, Unmanaged, PPP, PPtP, PPPoE, PPPoATM, UTMS/GPRS/EV-DO, and L2TP. The default LAN protocol is Static address, whereas the default WAN protocol is DHCP client.
Using Web-based Management This tab is not available for the following protocols: PPP, PPtP, PPPoE, PPPoATM, UTMS/GPRS/EV-DO, and L2TP. Firewall Settings This tab is for adjustment of firewall settings. Click the desired network as the desired firewall zone assigned to this interface. Furthermore, you can remove the interface from the associated zone by entering “unspecified”...
Using Web-based Management Mobile Internet The Mobile Internet submenu is for setup and adjustment of mobile internet connection and furthermore has four setting tabs: WWAN Setting, U/SIM PIN Management, SIM Management, and Preferred Network.
Using Web-based Management WWAN Setting Network Settings Roaming Enables or disables current roaming setting. Connection: Update Profile: Click Update to update the network profile. Update PRL: Click Update to update the PRL (Preferred Roaming List). APN Update: Displays the current APN (Access Point Name) version. To get the latest version of APN, click APN: ‘Auto’...
Using Web-based Management Profile Selection: This item appears when APN is set to ‘Manual’. Auto APN Information This section displays automatic APN information. APN Profile Settings For Advanced Users This section allows you to establish your own APN profile settings. To establish a new APN profile, type in a new APN profile name in the text box and click Enter the APN, username, and password.
Using Web-based Management U/SIM PIN Management This submenu features configurable items that are dependent on the router’s mobile internet status, as detailed below. Scenario 1: No mobile internet service Without a valid SIM card inserted into the router, the Verify dialog will show the following SIM card status: Here the Verify dialog shows SIM status as “Read SIM Fail”, meaning that no valid SIM card is inserted.
Using Web-based Management associated mobile internet access, and the top right status area will be updated accordingly. Operator Name: Displays the name of the internet service provider WiFi: Shows the active WiFi SSID of this router Counter: Shows number of clients currently connected to the active SSID Roaming Status: Displays current roaming status...
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Using Web-based Management Setting SIM Status: Shows current SIM card status. “PIN Enable” means that the SIM card is enabled for mobile internet access. “PIN Disable(Verified/Retries:#)” means that the SIM card is enabled for mobile internet access without requiring PIN code verification.
Using Web-based Management SIM Management Here you can see the current SIM lock status. Scenario 1: SIM lock absent “SIM no lock” means that the SIM card is unlocked. Scenario 2: SIM lock present If your SIM card is locked for some reason, here you can also enter the SIM unlock code to unlock it.
Using Web-based Management Router Router Settings Router IP Local IP Address: The default local IP address of this router is 192.168.1.1. If this address conflicts with another local network device, you can enter another local IP address here. Subnet Mask: Displays current Subnet Mask Device Name: The current device name is displayed in gray color.
Using Web-based Management DHCP Service DHCP Server: Enables or disables the DHCP Server feature. Start IP Address: Specifies the starting number of the last 3 digits of assigned client IP address. For example, the default value of 100 means that the first assigned client IP address will be 192.168.1.100;...
Using Web-based Management Static Leases This option allows fixed IP address and symbolic hostname assignments for DHCP clients. To add a static lease, first click Enter the desired hostname. Choose the desired MAC address and IPv4-Address (click and select a rule from the drop-down list; if “--Custom--" is selected, the drop-down list will change to a text box to allow you to enter your custom address).
Using Web-based Management Advanced Routing settings Static Routing This option allows fixed network routing path assignment (as opposed to the initial adaptive routing). To add a static network routing path, click . To remove any unwanted static network routing path, click the corresponding button.
Using Web-based Management IPv4-Gateway: If needed, a custom IPv4-Gateway address can be specified here. Metric: Specifies the network path priority number (usually associated with the network path’s administrative distance). The lower the metric number, the higher priority of this static route in the network routing protocol.
Using Web-based Management to pass through the Router, click Enabled. WiFi This submenu item is for configuring all Wi-Fi-related settings. This router supports up to two WiFi SSIDs. The default SSID is as follows: Tab Name Corresponding SSID Default Password “iPi9_LTE_WiFi_x iPi9_LTE_WiFi_314A The last 4 digits of MAC address...
Using Web-based Management Please click after making any changes in this submenu. Device Configuration General Setup Wireless WiFi connection of the associated SSID is enabled. network is To disable WiFi connection of this SSID, click enabled* Wireless WiFi connection of the associated SSID is disabled. network is To enable WiFi connection of this SSID, click disabled*...
Using Web-based Management 4 (2.427 GHz) 5 (2.432 GHz) 6 (2.437 GHz) 7 (2.442 GHz) 8 (2.447 GHz) 9 (2.452 GHz) 10 (2.457 GHz) 11 (2.462 GHz) assigns channel automatically auto manually specifies WiFi channel -- custom -- Normally one of the channels is already selected, and no change is needed unless there exists interference problems with other WiFi or Bluetooth devices (that also use the 2.4GHz frequency...
Using Web-based Management Dual SSID is Click to activate the second SSID, or click disabled/enabled to deactivate the second SSID. Interface Configuration General Setup SSID Service Set Identification To change the SSID, click the text box and enter the new SSID (up to 32 alphanumeric characters) Mode Wireless operating mode of this router.
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Using Web-based Management The encryption options are: 1. No Encryption ata transmitted over wireless networks can be seen by others. 2. WEP Open System Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption with Open System authentication y: Enter a password for accessing this SSID’s wireless network. 3.
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Using Web-based Management 4. WPA2-PSK “WiFi Protected Access II – Pre-Shared Key” encryption Cipher: Specifies the desired encryption protocol by clicking and selecting an option from the drop-down list: auto – (Default setting) the system automatically chooses the optimal encryption protocol Force CCMP (AES) –...
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Using Web-based Management protocols together Key: Enter a password for accessing this SSID’s wireless network. 6. WPA-EAP “WiFi Protected Access – Extensible Authentication Protocol” encryption Cipher: Specifies the desired encryption protocol by clicking and selecting an option from the drop-down list: auto –...
Using Web-based Management Cipher: Specifies the desired encryption protocol by clicking and selecting an option from the drop-down list: auto – (default setting) the system automatically chooses the optimal encryption protocol Force CCMP (AES) – Use CCMP (AES) encryption exclusively (stronger than TKIP) Force TKIP –...
Using Web-based Management * To add another MAC address to the list, click to add a new drop-down list; then repeat the MAC address selection/specification. To remove a MAC address from the list, click Advanced Settings This tab item is for advanced adjustment settings for WiFi connection. Fragmentation Maximum transmittable data packet frame size without Threshold...
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Using Web-based Management Mode: Specifies WPS setup mode PBC Mode – Push Button Configuration Mode (Note: To use this setup method, the client must have a WPS button configured to PBC Mode.) PIN Mode – Personal Identification Number Mode (Note: To use this setup method, the client must have a WPS button configured to PIN Mode.) After choosing PIN Mode, an additional text...
Using Web-based Management Firewall Single Port Forward Single Port Forward 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. To forward a single port: 1.
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Using Web-based Management In the status area, the message Unapplied Change may appear next to “Operator Name” to indicate configuration changes temporarily stored in the router. 7. More rules can be added to the Port Forwards list by repeating Steps 1-6. 8.
Using Web-based Management Port Trigger Port Trigger Port Triggering 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.
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Using Web-based Management 5. Click . The port triggering rule you have just entered will be added to the Port Triggering list. In the status area, the message Unapplied Change may appear next to “Operator Name” to indicate configuration changes stored in the router. 6.
Using Web-based Management Security Filter Here you can make Firewall, Internet Filter, and Web Filters adjustments for network security. Firewall SPI Firewall Enable or Disable Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) feature Protection: of the firewall. The default setting is ‘Enable’. Internet Filter Filter Anonymous This filter blocks anonymous internet requests from Internet Requests:...
Using Web-based Management Redirection: Address Translation) redirection (i.e. external address) from other local computers. The default setting is ‘enabled’. Filter IDENT This feature keeps Port 113 from being scanned by (Port113): devices outside of your local network. The default setting is ‘disabled’.
Using Web-based Management DMZ Host feature allows you to specify the IP address of the computers that are placed outside the firewall of your network. In the text box, enter the last 3 digits of the DMZ host address (the prefix is 192.168.1 for this router), and then click The host IP address will be added to the DMZ Host list, which can be further disabled or enabled by clicking the ‘Enable’...
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Using Web-based Management changes back to black without on the right (e.g. 4. Filter Source Port: Enter the source port number to be filtered. 5. Click . The IP filtering rule you have just entered will be added to the IP Filtering list.
Using Web-based Management Port Range Forward Port Range Forward Port Range Forward 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.
Using Web-based Management 7. (a) To enable or disable a Port Forwards list rule, click its check box under ‘Enable’. (b) To remove any Port Forwards rule, click its corresponding button. 8. To edit a particular Port Forwards rule in detail, click its corresponding button, and the rule’s associated configuration page (more flexible and detailed than express settings in Steps 1-4) will appear.
Using Web-based Management Network Utilities Ping This feature allows you to check the status of a connection. 1. In the text box next to , enter the IP address or URL that you want to ping, and then select its corresponding internet protocol by clicking either the IPv4 or IPv6 radial button.
Using Web-based Management UPNP Universal Plug and Play – Allows wired and wireless network devices to discover each other and establish network services. UPnP Settings Here you can ‘Enable’ or ‘Disable’ the UPnP service.
Using Web-based Management Short Message Service – Allows mobile phones and network devices to exchange short text messages. New SMS Here you can write and send a new SMS message. Enter the recipient’s phone number in the field Phone number. Enter message texts in the field Contents. To erase written contents and start over again, click .
Using Web-based Management Inbox Here you can receive and read incoming SMS messages. To get messages from the server, click . To remove unwanted messages, select messages to delete and click Outbox Here you can see SMS messages that have been sent out. To forward a particular SMS message, check only the message of interest without checking others.
Using Web-based Management Click An additional configuration item Forward SMS will appear on top of the configuration item Outbox. If necessary, modify the recipient’s phone number in the field Phone number or modify message texts in the field Contents. To cancel message forwarding, click .
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Using Web-based Management Here you can review and send out SMS messages drafts that have been previously saved. To send a particular SMS draft message, check only the message of interest without checking others. Click An additional configuration item Edit SMS will appear on top of the configuration item Draft.
Using Web-based Management Click Setting Here you can configure settings for service center and SMS backup. Setting Enter the service center phone number in the field Service Center Address and click . To clear current phone number and enter a new one, click Backup...
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Using Web-based Management To backup SMS messages to your local computer, click in the field Backup SMS to client. Choose Save File, click OK, and follow directions on the screen to save SMS messages on your local computer as a packed ZIP file. To recover SMS messages from your local computer, click Browse in the field Recover SMS from client and select the ZIP file that you have saved previously, and then click...
Using Web-based Management Help Click the appropriate download link to download the latest Quick Start Guide or User Manual of this product. Logout Exits the web configuration interface and re-directs to login prompt. After a period of inactivity, automatic logout will occur. After clicking any Note: menu item, the login prompt will appear as re-login is needed to continue using the web configuration interface.
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 upgrading the firmware requires some time to finish. During that, you MUST NOT turn off the power or interrupt the progress.
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Appendix A: FAQ Wireless Network Connection, click Repair. If you use Local Area Connection to connect the Router, click Network Connections and right click on Local Area Connection, click Repair. Vista/7: 1. If you are a WiFi user, please click Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections >...
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Appendix A: FAQ 2. Please click Reset the network adapter “Wireless Network Connection” and it will began to repair. 3. If you use Local Area Connection to connect the Router, please click Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections > Local Area Connection >...
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Appendix A: FAQ Q: How can I have a long-time link? A: Click the menu tabs Network Router Router Setting. Under “DHCP Service”, set Client Lease Time to a large value (e.g. 120h = 120 hours = 5 days). Q: Why can’t I use the router in the office? A: Your router’s IP address might conflict with the office default settings.
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Appendix A: FAQ 2. Click the menu tabs Network Wi-Fi to access the Wi-Fi submenu, and then click the submenu tab of the currently used ESSID. Then select a different WiFi Channel under “Device Configuration.” Q: I have connected the computer with the router via LAN connection. Why can’t I access the router’s IP address “http://192.168.1.1”...
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Appendix A: FAQ other. Q: How do I configure the settings when I use xDSL to link the router? A: 1. PPPoE: Go to the GUI Internet > Basic Setting > Ethernet Setting. Change Connection Type to PPPoE. Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP.
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Appendix A: FAQ Q: Where can I change the password of the router? A: Click the menu tabs System Administration . Enter the new password twice (set and confirm) and click Q: Can I backup and restore all my settings of the router? A: Yes.
Appendix B: Specifications Appendix B: Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Physical WLAN 802.11 b/g/n (2x2 MIMO) Embedded, LTE Cellular modem FDD&TDD/DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/WCDMA/EDGE/GPRS/GSM Dimensions 143.6 x 73.3 x 143 (LxWxH, mm) Weight (g) 190g Interface Power On/Off Switch RJ45 Ports Four LAN ports, each with LED indicator.
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Appendix B: Specifications Cellular embedded Yes, supporting LTE bands diversity antenna Cellular external main antenna port Cellular external diversity antenna port WiFi antenna Embedded Router Features Routing Static Routing, Dynamic Routing (RIP) Multiple VPN pass-through (IPSec, PPTP, L2TP), Internet Access Policy Security (Parental control), Stateless and SPI Firewall Single Port Forwarding, Port Range Forwarding, Port Range Triggering,...
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Appendix B: Specifications Auto Channel Yes, for channel 1 through 11 Select (ACS) WPS software button, SSID broadcast disable, Guest Network (Dual Other features SSID), Access control (MAC filter), WLAN on/off software switch. Status Indication 1x 3-color Network Status 1x Power (also multiplexed with signal strength) 1x WiFi (also multiplexed with signal strength) LED Display 1x WPS (also multiplexed with signal strength)
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Appendix B: Specifications Operation C to 45 C (32 F to 113 Temperature Storage C to 60 C (-4 F to 140 Temperature Operating 10% to 80% Non-Condensing Humidity Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing Certification RoHS...
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.
Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary Part 7: Specific conditions for mobile and portable radio and ancillary equipment of digital cellular radio telecommunications systems (GSM and DCS). 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.
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Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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.
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;...
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Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary Kbps (Kilobits per second): A data flow measure; 1024 bits/second. LAN (Local Area Network): A data network with limited range but good bandwidth. Mbps (Megabits per second): A data flow measure; 1,048,576 bits/second. LTE (Long Term Evolution): High-speed mobile communication standard based on the GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA network technologies.
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