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Huawei E585 Quick Start Manual

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Thank you for choosing HUAWEI E585 Wireless Modem
(hereinafter referred to as the E5).
The supported functions and actual appearance are subject to your product
purchased. The following pictures are provided for illustration only. For details about
your product selection, consult your service provider.
This guide briefly describes the functions of the E5. For details about how to set the
management parameters, see the Help on the web management page.
If the E5 is placed in an environment with poor ventilation, it will get heated after
used for a long time. When the E5 gets heated to a certain extent, it will switch off or
disconnect from the network automatically to protect itself. In this case, please expose
the E5 in a well-ventilated place for heat dissipation and then restart the E5.
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  • How to connect Huawei E585 Wireless Router?

    You can connect to the Huawei E585 Wireless Router in a few ways:

    • Multi-device access via Wi-Fi: Devices like digital cameras, smartphones, game machines, and laptops can connect wirelessly .
    • One-device access via USB: A single device, such as a laptop, can connect using a USB cable .
    • Multi-device access via Wi-Fi and USB at the same time: You can have multiple devices connected wirelessly and one device connected via USB simultaneously .

    To establish a Wi-Fi Connection with a PC:

    1. Ensure the Wi-Fi function is enabled on the E
    3. On your PC, go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection .
    4. Click View available wireless networks to see the list .
    5. Select the network whose SSID matches that of the E5 and click Connect .
    6. If prompted, enter the network key. The SSID and key are typically found on a label on the E5 .
    7. Wait until the wireless connection icon appears in the status area .

    For more information, see pages 3, 4, 10, 11 and 12 of the manual.
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  • How to perform a factory reset on the Huawei E585 Wireless Router?

    To perform a factory reset on your Huawei E585 Wireless Router:

    • Press and hold the RESET button until the screen is off .
    • After this operation, all factory default settings are successfully restored, and all personal configuration settings are deleted .
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  • How to restart Huawei E585 Wireless Router?

    To restart your Huawei E585 Wireless Router, you can:

    • Press and hold the power button until the screen is off to power it off, then press and hold it again until the screen lightens to power it on .
    • Alternatively, as a troubleshooting step, you can Restart the E5.

    For more information, see pages 10 and 17 of the manual.
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  • How can I troubleshoot Wi-Fi not working on my Huawei E585 Wireless Router?

    If your Wi-Fi is not working on your Huawei E585 Wireless Router, you can try the following:

    1. Adjust the position of the E5 if there are interferences or shields nearby .
    2. Check and record the SSID, WEP type, and key settings of your client device and the E5. The client's SSID must be ANY or the same as the E5's, and the WEP type and key must match. If not, you need to change the settings .

    For more information, see page 22 of the manual.
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  • What is the default administrator password for the Huawei E585 Wireless Router?

    The default administrator password for the Huawei E585 Wireless Router is admin.

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  • What do the indicator lights on the Huawei E585 Wireless Router mean?

    The screen on the Huawei E585 Wireless Router displays the following indicators:

    • Signal strength
    • Network
    • Wi-Fi enabled and number of devices connected
    • Internet connection status
    • New messages and number of new messages
    • Battery level
    • International roaming state

    For more information, see page 6 of the manual.
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  • How can I improve the signal strength of my Huawei E585 Wireless Router?

    To improve the signal strength, you can adjust the position of the E5 if there are interferences or shields nearby .

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  • How to change the network mode (e.g., 3G only) on the Huawei E585 Wireless Router?

    To change the network mode on your Huawei E585 Wireless Router, such as setting it to 3G only, you need to access the web management page. Details about network modes can be found under Mobile Network Settings on the management page .

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  • Page 1 Thank you for choosing HUAWEI E585 Wireless Modem (hereinafter referred to as the E5). The supported functions and actual appearance are subject to your product  purchased. The following pictures are provided for illustration only. For details about your product selection, consult your service provider.
  • Page 2 Getting to Know Your E5 Packing List The package box contains the following items. If any of the items is lost or damaged, contact your local dealer. Quick Start Main unit Battery Data cable Charger Safety Information Some of the optional accessories are not provided in the package, you can contact your local dealer to buy them yourself.
  • Page 3 Application Scenarios The Wi-Fi device or computer can be connected to the Internet through the E5. The actual connecting procedure depends on the operating system of the Wi-Fi device or computer. You can perform the connection operations as prompted. Scenario 1: Multi-device access via Wi-Fi Scenario 2: One-device access via USB Game machine Smart phone...
  • Page 4 Scenario 3: Multi-device access via Wi-Fi and USB at the same time Game machine Smart phone Digital camera Laptop...
  • Page 5 Appearance Item USB port microSD card slot Strap hole Battery button Power button Screen...
  • Page 6 Screen Item Signal strength Network Wi-Fi enabled -Number of devices connected Internet connection status New messages -Number of new messages Battery level International roaming state Wi-Fi: Wireless Fidelity...

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    Before You Start Installing the SIM Card and the Battery Install the SIM card at the card slot entrance. Ensure that the SIM card faces the direction as shown in the following figure. Then slide in the SIM card. Installing the microSD card Remove the rubber cap from the microSD card slot.

  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    After inserting the microSD card completely, attach the rubber cap. Note: The microSD card is an optional accessory. If the microSD card is not provided in the  package, you can buy one yourself. To remove the microSD card, open the rubber cap and press the microSD card gently. ...
  • Page 9 whether expressed or implied, on the product. Method 2: Charging by Connecting to a PC Connect the E5 and PC with a compatible data cable.
  • Page 10 Accessing the Internet through a Wi-Fi Connection Note: By default, the management parameters are preset on the E5 according to the requirements of the service provider. You can follow the steps below to quickly access the Internet. For the details about how to set the management parameters, see the Help on the Web management page.
  • Page 11 that the E5 is powered off. 2. Establish a Wi-Fi Connection (Taking a PC for Example) Make sure that the Wi-Fi function is enabled. Select Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. Note: To set up a Wi-Fi connection, the PC must be configured with a wireless network adapter.
  • Page 12 Note: If the encryption parameter is already set for the E5, the Wireless Network Connection  dialog box is displayed and requires the network key and confirmation. The SSID and key label is attached on the E5.  Wait until the wireless connection icon is displayed in the status area in the lower right corner of the screen.
  • Page 13 the following two modes. By default, the mode is Auto. Mode Operations Auto After the E5 is powered on, it can automatically connect to the Internet when data transmission is required. If data transmission is not performed over a period of time, the E5 automatically disconnects from the Internet Manual Launch the web management page to connect to, or disconnect from,...

  • Page 14: Accessing The Web Management Page

    Accessing the Web Management Page Make sure that the connection between the E5 and the Client is proper. Start the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar. Enter the password, and then click Log in. Note: The default password is admin. Verifying the PIN Code When the PIN code protection is enabled, you need launch the web management page and then enter the correct PIN code as prompted.
  • Page 15 Click SD Card to manage the data stored on the microSD card. You can enjoy the short message (SMS) service on the web management page. Access the web management page. Click SMS to view, create, reply, or send a message.

  • Page 16: Daily Use

    Daily Use Saving Power mode If no operation is performed on the E5 for a while, the screen is off. If the E5 has not been accessed for 30 minutes by default, the E5 changes to the deep sleep state. When the E5 is in the deep sleep state, you can press any key to activate the Wi-Fi function.
  • Page 17 web-based management settings and parameters are restored to their default values. Tips If you cannot use the E5 properly, you can try the following ways: See Help on the web management page.  Restart the E5.  Restore the factory defaults. ...
  • Page 18 Example: Wi-Fi Connection to Game Machine (PSP) Turn on the PSP WLAN switch. Select Settings > Network Settings. Select Infrastructure Mode to connect your local Wi-Fi access point. Select New Connection to specify a mnemonic connection name (such as MyE5). Select Scan to detect networks in range.
  • Page 19 Select the SSID same as that of the E5. Then press the > button consecutively to confirm the SSID and input the Wi-Fi key. SSID: The Wi-Fi name of the E5.  WEP: The Wi-Fi key of the E5  The default SSID and key label is ...
  • Page 20 Example: Wi-Fi Connection to Smart Phone (iPhone) Select Settings > Wi-Fi and turn Wi-Fi on. Automatically detect networks in range, and then display the access point list. Select a network whose name is the same as that of the E5. If necessary, enter a password and tap Join.
  • Page 21 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What can I do if the Client cannot access the Internet? Check and ensure that the Client is connected to the E5 properly. Check the power status to ensure that the E5 is powered on. Check the signal strength to ensure that the area is covered by the network. Check that the network mode is correct.
  • Page 22 What can I do if the Client cannot access the WLAN? If there are interferences or shields near the E5, you can adjust the position of the E5. Check and record the following settings of your Client and your E5: SSID, WEP type, and key.

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