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User Manual Model: CG890 N O T E : A l l p i c t u r e s a n d d r a w i n g s s h o w n i n t h i s d o c u m e n t a r e f o r i l l u s t r a t i o n...
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Charging / Status Indicators ..............................3 Battery Management ..................................4 Using Your CG890 ................................5 Accessing the Network ..................................6 Using Your CG890 for the First Time ............................6 System Requirements ................................6 Installing the SIM Card ................................6 Charging the Battery .................................. 7 Connecting to Your CG890 ................................
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Getting Started Overview Components Device Display Battery Management...
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Thank you for choosing 5G Home Router CG890. CG890 device will allow you to access the latest 5G and LTE networks for faster uploads and downloads. You can connect up to 20 Wi-Fi client devices to the Internet at once - laptops, tablets, smartphones and more via 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi network.
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Components Component Names Charging / Status Indicators...
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Battery Management CG890 is equipped with a non-removable and rechargeable battery. It works from its charged battery alone, or when the device is plugged into a power source. Caution: Please do not attempt to open or disassemble your router device. Doing so may cause damage that voids your warranty.
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Using Your CG890 Accessing the Network Using Your CG890 for the First Time Connecting to Your CG890 Using Your CG890 After Setup is Complete...
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Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing your SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt. Whenever you insert or remove the SIM card, ensure your CG890 is powered off and is not connected to any power source. Never use tools, knives, keys, or any...
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Connect the charger to a wall power outlet first, then plug connector into the device charging port. Please always use the approved wall charger. NOTE: Your CG890 is equipped with a non-removable rechargeable battery. Do not try to open the device. Doing so may cause damage that voids your warranty. •...
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When charging, keep your device near room temperature. Avoid placing device where extreme temperatures are experienced. • Never leave the CG890 in an unattended vehicle due to uncontrolled temperatures that may be outside the desired temperatures for your device. Connecting to Your CG890 Power On/Off your CG890 •...
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Using Your CG890 after Setup is Complete Web Admin Home (http://router.home) Your CG890 comes from the factory with security turned on. The default Web Admin Home page password is ‘admin’. You can create your own Web Admin Home page password by signing into the Web Admin Home page.
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CG890 Settings Managing Your Device Settings Web Admin Home Messages Settings About Support...
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NOTE: The default password is 'admin'. On your first login, you will be directed to change the password. The Web Admin Home page allows you to quickly access all menu options for your CG890. ❖ Home ❖ Messages ❖ Settings ❖...
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Home Check status of network connection and data usage on the Web Admin Home page. Connection: Disconnect: Click Disconnect to disconnect the Internet. This button works only when Auto Connect function is disabled (Settings > Mobile Network > Mobile Settings). NOTE: Auto Connect function is enabled by default.
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Messages Messages page displays SMS messages received. To see the message received, click the message line. To delete a message, click the trash bin icon to the right of the message. To delete all messages, click Delete All button. Settings The Settings page has the following menu options.
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Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi menu contains the following options: Basic: You can change basic Wi-Fi network settings.
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Wi-Fi Password: The password needs to be at least 8 characters long. Wi-Fi Band: CG890 router supports both the 2.4 and 5GHz bands of Wi-Fi spectrum. Choose Wi-Fi Band depends on your Wi-Fi client device capability. 5GHz normally provides faster data speed than 2.4Ghz.
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Wi-Fi Channel: Select a Wi-Fi channel from the drop-down list. Connected Devices The Connected Devices show the list of devices connected to your CG890 router. Wi-Fi Main Wi-Fi Devices – Names of the connected devices to the Main Wi-Fi network.
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CG890. 3. To unlock the device, press Unblock. Ethernet Ethernet Devices – Names of the connected devices to the CG890 via Ethernet MAC Address – The MAC address is a unique network identifier for this connected device.
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Mobile Settings - Cellular Data: Selecting OFF disconnects all wireless data traffic to the network. - Auto Connect: Select ON to make your device automatically connects to the network when it is powered on. If OFF is selected, you need to login the Web Admin Home page to connect to the network next time the device is powered on.
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To add a new APN, follow the steps below: 1. Click Add to access the following page. 2. Enter the related parameters as described in the following table. Parameters Description Type the profile name. Name The Access Point Name (APN) is the name to set up a connection to the gateway between your service provider’s cellular network and the public Internet.
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PUK code from your service provider. - Carrier Unlock Your CG890 could be locked to recognize the SIM from your wireless service provider only. To use other SIMs from other wireless service provider, you need to unlock the carrier setting.
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Device Preferences - Ethernet Mode: CG890 has two Ethernet ports. The top and bottom Ethernet Ports can be set as LAN/LAN mode (default) or WAN/LAN mode. LAN/LAN mode: Default setting. CG890 will provide internet connection (LAN) to both Ethernet Ports.
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Web Interface You can change Web Admin Home page login password. How to change the password. 1. Enter the current password. (Default password is “admin”) 2. Enter the new password. 3. Enter the new password again. 4. Press Save Changes. Software Update You can check current software version and check if there is a new update is available.
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Backup and Restore Download Backup: Click Back Up Now. The backup file automatically saved on your computer in Downloads folder. Restore from Backup: To restore the device settings from the backup file, follow the steps below: 1. Click Choose File to select the backup file save in your computer. 2.
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NOTE: This operation will just restart your router. No settings change. Advanced Router Configure LAN, DNS Mode, MAC Filtering, Firewall settings. LAN Settings LAN Settings shows current Local Area Network settings. You can change CG890 local network settings as needed.
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IP address – The IP address of the default gateway and your device Web Admin Home page. Subnet mask – The Subnet mask network setting for your device. The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class “C”) networks. If you change your LAN IP Address, ensure that you use the correct Subnet mask for the IP address range containing the LAN IP address.
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3. Enter the IP address of the second DNS in the DNS Address 2 field. 4. Click Save Changes button. UPnP: When it is ON, the devices connected to CG890 seamlessly discover each other's presence on the network and establish functional network services.
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To enable MAC Filtering, 1. Select ON. 2. Press Add to add a line to enter permitted device name and MAC address, then click OK. When entering MAC addresses, use “:” as the separators (for example, c2:b5:d7:27:fb:9b). To add more, press Add to add another line. 3.
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2. Press Add to create a line to setup a rule. 3. Enter the name of the rule you want to set up. 4. Enter IP address of the site you want to restrict outbound forward packet. 5. Enter Port number of the outbound forward packet. 6.
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Port Whitelist – You can allow inbound forward packet of specific port number by setting up Port Whitelist. To set up Port Whitelist, 1. Turn ON Port Whitelist. 2. Press Add to create a line to set up a rule. 3.
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Support Obtain support information from the Web Admin Home page Support Tab.
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Troubleshooting Overview First Steps Common Problems and Solutions...
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Using the power button: Locate the power button on the backside of the device. Press the power button for about 10 seconds and release when the 4 LED indictors on the front side start blinking. Press the button one more time to confirm. Then, your CG890 will perform the factory reset and restart automatically.
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Locate the reset button (small hole) on the bottom of the device. Using a sharp object such as a paper clip, press the reset button for more than 15 seconds and release. Then, your CG890 will perform hard reset and restart automatically.
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Regulatory Information Regulatory Statements Safety Hazards...
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Regulatory Statements FCC Equipment Authorization ID: XHG-CG890 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.
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Safety Hazards Follow Safety Guidelines Always follow the applicable rules and regulations in the area in which you are using your device. Turn your device off in areas where its use is not allowed or when its use may cause interference or other problems.
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When some wireless devices are used with certain hearing devices (including hearing aids and cochlear implants) users may detect a noise which may interfere with the effectiveness of the hearing device. Use of Your Device while Operating a Vehicle Please consult the manufacturer of any electronic equipment that has been installed in your vehicle as RF signals may affect electronic systems in motor vehicles.
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Glossary Term Definition Long-Term Evolution The 5 Generation Wireless Communication 802.11(b/g/n/ac/ax) A set of WLAN communication standards in the 2.4GHz and 5Ghz frequency band. Bits per second Broadband High capacity, high-speed transmission channel with a wider bandwidth than conventional modem lines. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP Server...
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