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Intro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Part 1: Using the R526A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Charging the R526A Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Opening the Browser Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Device Activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 7
The Browser Interface and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .10
Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .10
CDMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .12
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Router Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Network Address Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Secure Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Trusted MAC Filtering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..16
Advanced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Firewall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Traffic Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Part 2: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Part 3: FAQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Part 4: Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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Page 2: Intro
(Windows Users – for MAC Instructions see the next section) 1. Turn on the R526A and ensure your WiFi is enabled on your PC or laptop. You can view your available wireless networks by going through the control panel, network connections or system tray (lower right hand corner of your screen). - Page 3 3. Click Connect. The default security for the R526A is WEP 64-bit. The default security key is “12345.” Enter 12345 to continue connecting to the R526A. If you would like to change this security setting after you have activated your device, see the WiFi >...
- Page 4 4. When connected to the R526 you will see the connection as ‘FRANKLIN_R526A XXXX’ – as shown below. 5. Before proceeding, ensure your wireless connection properties are set to ‘Obtain an IP Address Automatically.’ For Windows XP and Vista 32-bit users, you can right-click on your wireless network, select properties, then TCP/IP properties.
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- Page 6 6. Next, open your web browser to http://192.168.5.1. This will bring you to the web user interface of the R526A. Page 6 / 27 R526A_UG_Rev1.0_EN_29032012...
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Page 7: Device Activation
Device Activation (Windows) If your device has not been activated at time of purchase, you must activate now. Before you activate, you need SPC, MDN and MIN from the Carrier providing the service. Click Login button. You will be prompted to enter your username and password. The default Username and Password is admin/admin. - Page 8 Input the 10 digit MDN (Mobile Directory Number) and MIN (Mobile Identification Number) then click Apply. The MDN and MIN are provided by your carrier. Please contact your carrier for the correct MDN and MIN. Device Activation (Mac Users Only) 1.
- Page 9 3. Now that you are connected, the Activation process consists of 2 steps. 1 step is to input SPC. Input six ‘000000’ for SPC (the SPC can be unique to the Carrier, confirm with your own Carrier before attempting to activate) and click Apply. If the Activation Code is incorrect, you will be asked to try again.
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Page 10: The Browser Interface And Settings
The Browser Interface and Settings Open your Web browser and enter http://192.168.5.1/or http://cdma_ap.hotspot/ into the address window. The browser interface will open. Your CDMA and WiFi use a browser interface to configure the device. The browser interface lets you: View the status of aspects of your network. ... -
Page 11: Cdma
It shows how many users or WiFi embedded devices are connected. It also displays information about your device’s connection strength and battery level. CDMA The CDMA menu allows you to set your authentication or CDMA auto connection option. It also provides internet connection information as well and traffic counters. ... -
Page 12: Configuration
Total duration of connection. Total data bytes received and transmitted. Total data bytes for both directions. This section displays a count for the device’s usage information. Click Reset Counters to initialization of counters. Configurations The Configurations menu allows you to set auto connection. This function allows your device to connect to your 3G network automatically when it is turned on. -
Page 13: Network
The CDMA Modem section displays the following: Device’s manufacturer. Device’s model name. Device’s CDMA firmware version in use. Electronic Serial Number(ESN). Mobile Equipment IDentifier(MEID). Mobile Directory Number(MDN). PRL version in use. Network The Network menu allows you to set domain name of the wireless browser interface and set DHCP. ... -
Page 14: Network Address Server
Network Address Server This menu allows you to modify WiFi DHCP IP range. - DHCP Server: Enabling the DHCP server allows the device to automatically assign a local IP address to a new device joining your network (such as a wireless printer or an additional laptop). When the DHCP server is disabled, you will have to assign static IP addresses to all devices on your network. -
Page 15: Basic
Basic This menu allows you to modify WiFi and Secure Profile. - Network Mode: The type of wireless networking you are currently using. You can choose either mode among 802.11b only, 802.11g only, 802.11b/g mixed mode. The default mode is 802.11b/g mixed mode. - Network Name (SSID): You can change or input new Network Name (SSID). -
Page 16: Trusted Mac Filtering
- WEP(64bit or 128bit): Traditional WiFi certification program mode. - TKIP/AES: Data encryption mode. 1. Select a Security Method from the security list. 2. Select the Encryption mode. 3. Enter a new network key in the Passphrase box. (Permissible characters are listed in gray just under the box.) 4. -
Page 17: Firewall
This menu allows you to configure your device to enable Port Filtering, VPN Passthrough, Port Forwarding, DMZ, Backup Configuration, Power Saving, Firmware Upgrade, and so on. Firewall The Firewall menu allows you to set Port Filtering and VPN Passthrough function. 1) Port Filtering Port filtering allows you to conserve bandwidth by preventing non-business applications from accessing the Internet, and to prevent applications such as online games from accessing the Internet. -
Page 18: Traffic Control
- L2TP/IPSEC/PPTP: VPN tunneling protocols. Traffic Control This menu allows you to set Port Forwarding and DMZ function. 1) Port Forwarding Port forwarding allows designated users or applications to reach specified servers, such as FTP and DNS servers, on your computer. Also, some online games require incoming access to work properly. 1. -
Page 19: Management
DMZ function is a host on the internal network that has all ports exposed, except those ports otherwise forwarded. The Mode set enable and enter the local static IP address. Management You can create a new administrator’s name and password. Also you configure your device to apply Backup Configuration, Power Saving, and Firmware upgrade in this category. -
Page 20: Firmware Upgrade
3) Power Management - Ethernet Port: You can set mode of the Ethernet port. Enable mode allows you to connect of using Ethernet cable (UTP cable). - Radio Off: You can use the Radio Off mode to customize your device to switch to a low power mode when not in use. -
Page 21: Help
Warranty Manufacturer’s Limited One-Year Warranty: Franklin Wireless (the company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this device, that should the product or any part thereof, during normal consumer usage conditions, be defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure within the first twelve (12) month period from the date of purchase, such defects will be repaired or replaced, with a new or refurbished product at the Company’s... - Page 22 Franklin Wireless’ authorized distributors for repair or service. To obtain repairs or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product should be delivered with proof of Warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), the consumer’s return address, daytime phone number and/or fax number and complete...
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Page 23: Part 3: Faq
Q: What is the R526A’s main purpose unlike other routers? A: The R526A is a portable WiFi router that fits in the palm of your hand. It will allow you to connect up to 5 devices to access the internet, such as laptops, digital cameras, portable game consoles or mobile phones. - Page 24 Q: How close does the user’s WiFi enabled device need to be from the R526A? A: The device will need to be within 16 feet or 5 meters of the WiFi device to work. So a user can keep the R526A in their pocket, laptop bag, or sitting on a desk or window ledge across a room (for better coverage).
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Page 25: Part 4: Glossary
Q: Why does the R526A gets warm? A: The R526A has two radios inside: the 3G CDMA radio and the WiFi radio. In fringe areas of low 3G coverage, the transmit power will be at the max and therefore generate more heat. The device has been environmentally tested and approved by the FCC. - Page 26 ● Hotspot — A WLAN access point or area for connecting to the Internet. ● HTTP — Hypertext Transfer Protocol. An application-level protocol for accessing the World Wide Web over the Internet. ● IP address — Internet Protocol address. The address of a device attached to an IP network (TCP/IP network). ●...
- Page 27 ● Telnet — Telecommunication Network. A network protocol used on the Internet or on local area networks. ● TFTP — Trivial File Transfer Protocol. A file transfer protocol with a subset of FTP functionality. ● UDP — User Datagram Protocol. A simple transport protocol used to transfer information on the Internet. ●...