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Part 1: Using the Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . .2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... 2
Charging the Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Opening the Browser Interface (WIN / MAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Device Activation (WIN / MAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Opening the Browser Interface & Device Activation for Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The Browser Interface and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . 17
Home . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .17
CDMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Internet Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .19
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .19
Diagnostics . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .19
Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Router Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Network Address Server . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .20
Wi-Fi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Status. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Basic . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .21
Multi SSID . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .21
Secure Profile . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .22
Trusted MAC Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 22
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .23
Firewall (Port Filtering / VPN Passthrough). . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..23
Traffic Control (Port Forwarding / DMZ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Activation ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Help . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. ..26
Part 2: FAQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Part 3: Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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Page 2: Part 1: Using The Reliance Wi-Fi Ser8189
‘Power’ display on the device. <Green> <Orange> <Red> A red or orange light indicates you need to re-charge. AC- Adapter is Included in your Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 package Opening the Browser Interface Page 2 / 33 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189_UG... - Page 3 (Windows Users / MAC Users) 1. Turn on the Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 and ensure your Wi-Fi is enabled on your PC or laptop. You can view your available wireless networks by going through the following path Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center ->...
- Page 4 4. When connected to the Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 you will see the connection as ‘Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 XXXX’ – as shown below. 5. Before proceeding, ensure your wireless connection properties are set to ‘Obtain an IP Address Automatically.’ The screenshots for the steps are shown below.
- Page 5 For Windows Vista 64-bit and Windows 7 users, you can click on ‘View Status’ as shown below. Note. For MAC users: Ensure your wireless connection set as ‘Using DHCP” as shown below. Page 5 / 33 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189_UG...
- 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 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189. Page 6 / 33 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189_UG...
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Page 7: Device Activation (Win / Mac)
If your device has not been activated at time of purchase, you must activate now. Click Login button on the top right of the web user interface. You will be prompted to enter your username and password. The default Username and Password is admin/admin. Note. Page 7 / 33 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189_UG... - Page 8 1. Go to Airport Icon at the right upper corner of desktop tap menu and click to open. Airport on Airport off Ensure your Airport mode is turned on to allow your computer Page 8 / 33 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189_UG...
- Page 9 2. Choose “Open Network Preferences” on the drop-down menu and select “Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 XXXX” of your Wi-Fi network and apply it. Open your web browser to http://192.168.5.1. This will bring you to the web user interface of the Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189.
- Page 10 Note. During the activation, please do not switch off your device or close the web user interface. If the error message is prompted as shown (Activation Failed) below, please contact your service provider. Page 10 / 33 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189_UG...
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Page 11: Opening The Browser Interface & Device Activation For Linux
1. Go to icon at the right upper corner of desktop menu and click to open. 2. Select “Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 XXXX” of your Wi-Fi network and apply it. (If this SSID does not appear, then click ‘More networks’.) 3. The default security for the Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 is WEP 64-bit. The default security key is “12345”. - Page 12 Go to icon at the right upper corner of desktop menu and click to open. 2. Select “Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 XXXX” of your Wi-Fi network and apply it. (If this SSID does not appear, then click ‘More networks’.) 3. The default security for the Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 is WEP 64-bit. The default security key is “12345”.
- Page 13 Please ensure your wireless connection set as “Automatic (DHCP)” by going through System -> Administration -> Network Tools -> (Network Connections Window, choose ‘Wireless’ tab, click Edit) -> (Editing Auto Reliance Wi- Fi SER8189 Window, choose IPv4 Settings tab, choose Automatic (DHCP), Click Apply) The screenshots for the steps are shown below.
- Page 14 Note. ‘Wireless Tool Package’ should be installed in your computer to use the above command. You will see wireless SSIDs and ‘Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 XXXX’ should be shown as below. 2. Go to System -> Administration -> Network -> (Network Configuration Window, choose ‘Devices’...
- Page 15 (Choose ‘Wireless settings’ tab, input the SSID (Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 xxxx) The default security for the Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 is WEP 64-bit. The default security key is “12345” 3. (Network Configuration Window, choose ‘Devices’ tab, select wireless profile, click ‘Activate’ button and ‘Yes’...
- Page 16 5. Click Login button on the right top of the browser. The default ID and Password is admin/admin. 6. For Activation, follow page 7 (or page 10) of this User Guide. Page 16 / 33 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189_UG...
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Page 17: The Browser Interface And Settings
Menu Bar Battery Number of users/devices Level Your Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 uses a browser interface to configure the device. The browser interface lets you: View the status of aspects of your network. Page 17 / 33 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189_UG... -
Page 18: Home
Click Connect to connect to your network. The Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 comes pre-configured with the information required to connect to the network. It will not normally require any additional configuration to the basic settings unless you are using the device behind a corporate firewall, and this may require the appropriate proxy server settings to be modified. -
Page 19: Internet Profile
Hybrid: Device will operate in dual mode with Broadband+ and High Speed 1x periodically depending on network strength High Speed 1x: Device will operate only in High Speed 1x mode Broadband+ : Device will operate only in Broadband+ mode Page 19 / 33 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189_UG... -
Page 20: Diagnostics
Configuration Protocol) Router Address The wireless browser interface’s default URL address is http://CDMA_AP.hotspot. The address can be used instead of IP address (192.168.5.1) at your convenience. The URL address also can be changed. Page 20 / 33 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189_UG... -
Page 21: Network Address Server
The Wi-Fi menu allows you to view status information for your Wi-Fi network and configure your hotspot. Status This Status menu gives you following status information: Network Name (also known as SSID) Security method in use Users (clients) information currently connected to the device Page 21 / 33 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189_UG... -
Page 22: Basic
This menu allows you to modify WiFi and Secure Profile. Network Mode: You can choose a type of wireless networking. Network Name (SSID): You can rename SSID. Default SSID is Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 xxxx. Frequency: It is recommended to set in Auto always. -
Page 23: Trusted Mac Filter
Trusted MAC Filtering MAC Filter allows you to limit access to your device to only those devices with a specified MAC address (a unique code assigned to hardware such as network adapters). Page 23 / 33 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189_UG... -
Page 24: Advanced
It consists of six pairs of numbers and letters (for example, 00:21:9B:1C:64:34). You can view the MAC address for any device connected to the Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 device in the Wi-Fi Clients section of the Wi-Fi Status screen. (See “Wi-Fi Clients” on page 21.) Note. -
Page 25: Traffic Control (Port Forwarding / Dmz)
Also, some online games require incoming access to work properly. Note. You cannot use port forwarding with some standard data accounts. To use port forwarding, you may need to request a static IP address from your carrier / service provider.. Page 25 / 33 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189_UG... -
Page 26: Management
Backup menu allows you to save your settings to your PC, memory card, CD etc. And Restore menu allows you to restore previous saved settings. 3) Power Management Enable Ethernet port when you want to connect your computer directly to the device using a LAN (RJ45) cable. Page 26 / 33 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189_UG... -
Page 27: 5) Activation
You can upgrade your device’s configuration file to your computer. Help Help menu gives you the information about customer service, User Guide, FAQ and Troubleshooting. Customer Service User Guide Troubleshooting Page 27 / 33 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189_UG... - Page 28 Q: What is the Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189’s main purpose unlike other routers? A: The Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 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 29 In this mode the Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 can be charged, or re-charged only. Q. What is the LAN port of Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 can be used for? A: The LAN Port of the Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 is for users who have a laptop or desktop which does not have WiFi capability.
- Page 30 Q: Why does the Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 gets warm? A: The Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189 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.
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Page 31: Part 3: Glossary
● ESN — Electronic Serial Number. A unique 32-bit number embedded in a wireless device that identifies the device. ● MEID — Mobile Equipment Identifier. The unique second-generation serial number assigned to the Reliance Wi- Fi SER8189 for cellular network use. - Page 32 ● WLAN Client — A wireless device that connects to the Internet via WLAN. ● WLAN — WLAN LAN. A typically low-power network that transmits a wireless signal over a span of a few Page 32 / 33 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189_UG...
- Page 33 This service is provided through cellular providers. WWAN connectivity allows a user with a laptop and a WWAN device to surf the Internet, check email, or connect to a virtual private network (VPN) from anywhere within the regional boundaries of the cellular service. Page 33 / 33 Reliance Wi-Fi SER8189_UG...
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