Status Indicators ................. 11 Viewing Device Information ............12 Enabling WLAN ................14 Enabling WPS ................14 Notifications ................15 Battery information ................15 PR39 Wireless Modem Management ........17 Accessing the Device ................17 Wizard Setup..................18 Advanced .................... 20 Info .....................20 HSPA Config ................21 Network ..................23...
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Appendix C: Important Safety Information .......... 37 Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity ........37 GCF ................... 38 RoHS/WEEE ................38 Glossary ..................... 38...
. This device is designed to access the Internet via 3.75G technology and share the Internet through a WLAN network. You can also share files with your friends with an optional microSD card. The PR39 Wireless Modem is portable and easy to use. Reading the user manual will help you make the most of your product.
Getting Started Getting Started This chapter will provide a hardware overview of the StarHub Mobile Broadband PR39 Wireless Modem and step by step instructions on installing the device. Package Contents PR39 Wireless Modem (HSPA + WLAN Router) User Manual Power Adapter...
Getting Started Hardware Overview ON/OFF switch Powers on/off the router. See “Powering On and Off”, p.10. Scrolls through device information on the LCD screen. See “Viewing Device Information”, p.12. Activates/deactivates WPS. See ”Enabling WPS”, p.14. Enables/Disables WLAN. See “Enabling WLAN”, p.
Getting Started The screen automatically dims after a period of inactivity. To illuminate the screen again, press the Hard Reset To reset the device to factory default, press and hold both the for at least 10 seconds. Installation 1. Remove the back cover of the device. 2.
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4. NOTE: The optional microSD card allows for file sharing between PCs on the same network when the PR39 Wireless Modem is connected via the USB cable/WLAN to the client . For more details, see “File Sharing”, p.
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Getting Started 6. Replace the back cover of the device. 7. Connect the power adapter to the router. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet to charge the battery. Warning: To prevent the battery from overheating, do not charge the device for long periods of time while using. NOTE: When the USB cable is connected to a PC, the cable provides 3.5G connectivity.
If the USB cable is not used, the device may function as a wireless router and/or an Internet access point. As a wireless router, the PR39 Wireless Modem is capable of supporting up to 5 simultaneous wireless connections. In addition, the device allows...
Powering On and Off To power the PR39 Wireless Modem on, slide the power switch located on the side of the chassis to the ON position. When the PR39 Wireless Modem is powered on, the screen displays a series of power-on animation.
Getting Started Radio Access Roaming On/Off Battery Level Subscriber's Network Operator Status Indicators The top of the screen may display the following icons, depending on the status of the device. Signal Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Strength Radio...
Getting Started Viewing Device Information From the Main Screen, the user can press the to view the device status in more detail. Flow Diagram As indicated by the flow diagram, pressing the cycles through each screen. For example, starting from the Main Screen, if the user presses twice, the WLAN Status screen is displayed on the screen.
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Wireless Modem WLAN Router’s network. The top line displays the number of clients, in parenthesis, currently connected to the network. The PR39 Wireless Modem can support up to a maximum of 5 simultaneous users on the network. The bottom line displays the SSID of the network. By default, the SSID is "BR + last 6 digits of the router's MAC address".
Device. is displayed. 3. Confirm the WPS option on the client PC trying to connect to the PR39 Wireless Modem. WPS connecting device followed by New device connected is displayed. If you do not confirm the WPS connection within 120 seconds, No Device found is displayed and you must begin the process again.
Getting Started Notifications FW updating… If the firmware on the PR39 Wireless Modem is being updated via the Web interface, the screen informs the user of the process. PIN enabled act via Web. If the user has enabled the PIN security protection on the SIM card, the screen directs the user to access Advanced >...
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Getting Started Screen displays "Empty 3G connectivity Battery" with LCD always available Boot mode < Battery on. When charging again, Level 0 it returns to normal WLAN available screen activity. Note: The safe temperature range for discharging and charging the battery is as follows: •...
PR39 Wireless Modem Management Accessing the Device The PR39 Wireless Modem uses the web-based interface for managing and configuring wireless network settings. To access the interface, open a browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the router’s default IP in the browser’s address bar.
PR39 Wireless Modem Management Wizard Setup Users can use the Wizard Setup to select language options and quickly configure WLAN network settings. To set the preferred web interface display language, select from the drop-down menu or the country flags displayed.
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The WLAN tab allows you to quickly configure your WLAN network. Note: Rates for roaming can be very high. For information on roaming rates, please visit www.starhub.com/roaming or call Customer Service Center at 1633. SSID Network name of your WLAN network. It is case sensitive and can not exceed 14 characters.
To complete setup, click Finish. Advanced The Advanced Tab gives the user more flexibility and control for managing the PR39 Wireless Modem. Info This tab displays a summary on the current status of the device.
PR39 Wireless Modem Management System Status Displays the current state of the battery. Local Network Displays the router's current IP and DHCP IP range. To modify this entry, see "Network”, p. 23. Register Network Displays information on the user’s mobile subscription service.
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PR39 Wireless Modem Management Authentication Type The type of authentication used to connect to the mobile data network. Contact your network mobile operator for details. Roaming A feature of wireless telecommunication systems which allows the mobile subscriber to use network services outside his/her home mobile network, i.e.
Update APN to get the latest APN data from server. To set the APN manually, select your mobile network operator from the Profile drop down box. The PR39 Wireless Modem automatically detects the operator(s) in your area. Contact your operator for the APN, Username and Password.
PR39 Wireless Modem Management Configuration The Router’s IP address and subnet mask which is seen in your local network. The default IP address via USB is 192.168.21.1, default IP address via WLAN is 192.168.100.1 and the default Subnet is 255.255.255.0. The Default Gateway is optional.
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PR39 Wireless Modem Management Basic Configuration Operation Mode Select the device's WLAN function mode. Auto-off disables WLAN functions if no clients are connected after the Idle Time expires (enter Doze mode). Manual-off maintains an active WLAN network regardless of the number of clients. The takes precedence over this feature to enable or to disable WLAN.
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PR39 Wireless Modem Management Channel The radio channel number. The permissible channels depend on the regulatory domain (e.g. in the USA, it is 1 to 11). Select Auto to automatically use a permissible channel. SSID Network name of your WLAN network. It is case sensitive and can not exceed 14 characters.
PR39 Wireless Modem Management Note: Modifying and saving these settings interrupts your current connection and requires you to reconnect to the router. To preserve the changes you have made, click Save Changes. To apply the saved changes, click Apply Changes. To abort the changes, click Clear Changes.
PR39 Wireless Modem Management Limit Enter the total number of IP addresses which are assigned by the DHCP server. Lease Time (in minutes) The IP address lease time period. Enter the lease time in minutes. Active DHCP Leases Displays information on any clients connected to the network.
Old PIN Code field, enter the new PIN code in the New PIN Code field and the New PIN Confirm field, and click Change. SD Card This tab allows the user to change settings on the PR39 Wireless Modem for the microSD card.
PR39 Wireless Modem Management Network Sharing Select to Enable or Disable file sharing on the microSD card when the device is in router mode. To preserve the changes you have made, click Save Changes. To abort the changes, click Clear Changes.
PR39 Wireless Modem Management Check Do not save current configuration if you do not want to save the current configuration before upgrading the firmware. To upgrade the device's firmware version, click Browse to locate the new firmware version. Click Upgrade to start the upgrade process.
File Sharing If a microSD card is installed, the card functions as a common storage space which is shared between the PCs connected to the PR39 Wireless Modem’s WLAN network. 1. Enable WLAN on the device. 2. Connect to the device's WLAN network on the client PC.
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PR39 Wireless Modem Management "PR_SD_Shared" is displayed. 4. Copy files you wish to share with the network into the folder, or copy files others have shared with you from the folder.
Appendices Appendices Appendix A: FAQ Q: What is the default “Username” and “Password” for the router? A: User name: root Password: 1234 Q: How do I enter the web interface? A: 1. Open Internet Explorer or any Web browser. 2. Input “http://192.168.21.1” (via USB) in the address bar. 3.
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Yes, support up to 16 GB, hidden under battery. Connectivity and Data Speed GSM Band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz UMTS/HSPA+ Band PR39: 900/2100 MHz HSPA+ Data Rate Downlink: up to 21Mbps, Uplink: up to 5.7Mbps EDGE/GPRS class B, multislot class 12 WLAN 802.11b/g...
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Appendices Web-based Setup Wizard in GUI. Browser-based Administration GUI Browser supported: IE, Firefox, Safari Browser-based Administration GUI English Language Support Wireless LAN 802.11b data rate 1/2/5.5/11 Mbps, Auto or Fixed Rate 1/2/5.5/11/6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbps, Auto or 802.11g data rate Fixed Rate WPA2/WPA/AES/TKIP, WPA/WPA2 PSK mode, None/64/128 bits WEP Encryption, MAC filter, Security...
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Appendices Appendix C: Important Safety Information Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity European Union Notice Products with CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC), the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC), and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards).
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Appendices Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2.4 GHz wideband transmission systems. ETSI EN 301 908-1 & -2 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Base Stations (BS), Repeaters and User Equipment (UE) for IMT-2000 Third Generation cellular networks;...
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Appendices time. DNS (Domain Name System): Helps route network traffic by making the addressing process more user-friendly. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): How devices obtain IP addresses from a server. DUN (Dial-Up Network): Windows component that enables online access via a modem.
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Appendices WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access): Advanced EDGE that supports 384kbps data flow. Most 3G networks use this standard, the same as UMTS. WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
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