User’s Manual Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Cautions 1.2 Contents in the package. 1.3 Device Introduction. 1.4 Device Information 1.5 LED Indication. 2. Operations 2.1 Setting up WiFi connectivity. 2.2 Setting up USB connectivity. 2.3 Driver Installation for Windows XP only (First time Installation). 3.
The device should be working with all the accessories provided in the package. If there any non-approved accessories are used, the warranty may be voided. 1.3 Device Introduction MX230 MiFi modem can provide Internet service over WiFi and USB connection up to 8 devices (7 WiFi and 1 via USB) at the same time. Device Specification: Standard : IEEE 802.16e...
1.4 Device Information The WiMAX MX230 Portable Router Device Component Power button USB / charging connector Reset button Battery LED WiFi LED 4G LED Pocket-size 4G Portable MiFi Modem...
The operation/battery charging time The MX230 can be charge by using the provided wall adaptor or via the computer USB port. Please refer the table below for charging guidelines. Description Approximate Time Computer USB port 4 h 30 min Full Charging time...
1.5 LED Indication Battery Status–Battery LED 61-100% Green (Static) 31-60% Amber (Static) 0-30% Red (Static) Charging in progress Red (Static) Fully charged Green (Static) Wi-Fi status–WiFi LED WiFi ON, WiFi device connected Green (Static) WiFI ON, no WiFi device connected Green (Blinking) 4G Status Signal Searching for 4G signal / Out of zone...
2. Operations 2.1 Setting up WiFi Connectivity. 1. For 1st time WiFi connection, power on the MX230 modem and ensure the WiFI LED is ON(Green color). 2. On your WiFi-enabled devices, perform a WiFi scan or search and select the P14G-SPOT-XXXXX as printed on the label on the back of the MX230.
It is recommended that you power up your MX230 first before you connect the USB cable to a PC or laptop device. 2. Open the cover (USB) at the side of the MX230 and connect the USB cable into the USB post on the MX230.
To use WiMAX connection through the micro USB cable directly, you will need to install the RNDIS driver. Connect the MX230 to your PC/laptop using the micro USB cable provided. Run the installation wizard. Once the installation is completed, you can start using the device.
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5. Once the installation is completed, close it. 6. Press 3 times of the device’s power button continuously within 1.5 seconds again to switch back to USB mode. 7. The Installation Disk will be disappeared from My Computer. 8. You can now start using the device. Pocket-size 4G Portable MiFi Modem...
3. Configuration via Web. 3.1 Connect to Device First connect the MX230 to your PC/laptop using the micro USB cable provided or access via WiFi. Connect to MX230 web user interface 1. Access to the Mx230 web user interface. 1. Open the web browser on your computer 2.
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3. Summary (Main Interface) Display MX230 information and basic configuration of the device. Pocket-size 4G Portable MiFi Modem...
3.2. WiFi Settings 1. Basic Settings To enable the SSID Broadcast, set wireless mode, channels, signal strength and maximum client connection. 2. Security Settings To set wireless security, for example on the authentication method, ACL policy and access control list. Pocket-size 4G Portable MiFi Modem...
3.3 Advanced Settings 1. WiMAX Information This will display the WiMAX information, e.g: device status, connected time, IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS. 2. Firewall To enable the firewall settings: Pocket-size 4G Portable MiFi Modem...
3. Router Settings To enable the router settings, e.g: DHCP server, IP reservation, IP lease status, port forwarding and DMZ host. Pocket-size 4G Portable MiFi Modem...
3.4 Device Setup 1. Password Settings To enable user to change MX230 login password 2. Time Settings To enable user to view the local time and to enable NTP settings Pocket-size 4G Portable MiFi Modem...
Upon turning on from standby mode or from shut down, MX230 will search for firmware updates from P1. If a new firmware is found, the MX230 will perform an automatic firmware upgrade. All MX230 functions are disabled while firmware is being upgraded and the 4G LED will be blinking red color.
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