Huawei B683 MTN Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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(Optional) Installing the External Antenna

Connect the external antenna to the device's external antenna port. Install

the antenna securely by screwing it completely into the antenna jack.

You need to first set the antenna mode to external on the management page

(

http://192.168.1.1

). For details, see

Help

on the management page.

Note

:

z

If you do not need to connect an external antenna, you can skip this step.

z

The external antenna can be used indoor only.

z

While a data transfer is in progress, you are unable to switch between the

internal antenna and the external antenna.

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Connecting the Device to a PC Using an Ethernet

Cable

If the indicator for the LAN port to which the Ethernet cable is connected is

on, the connection is active. The network cable connecting to the PC must

not be longer than 100 meters (328 feet).

Connecting the Device to a USB Disk, Mobile Disk, or

USB Printer

Your device can be connected to a USB disk, mobile disk, or USB printer

through the USB port.

Attention:

The USB port provides only 500 mA of current.

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Connecting the Power Supply

Attention

: Use a power adapter that is compatible with the device or else

the device may be damaged.

Powering On/Off the Device

z

After connecting the power supply, the device will power on

automatically.

z

Press and hold

until all indicators turn off to power off the device.

z

Press and hold

until all indicators turn on to power on the device.

Setting Up Wireless Connection

Step 1. Activating Wi-Fi

z

After the device is powered on, Wi-Fi is activated by default.

z

Press and hold

for 2 seconds, and then stop the press. Then,

is off, which indicates that Wi-Fi is deactivated.

z

Press and hold

until

is steady on to activate Wi-Fi.

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Step 2. Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection (Using a PC as an Example)

Note:

Before establishing a Wi-Fi connection, you must ensure that your

computer is equipped with a wireless network adapter. If it is clear that the

computer has a wireless network connection, then the wireless network

adapter can be used. Otherwise, you must ensure that the wireless network

adapter is functioning properly.

1.

Make sure that

is steady on.

2.

View available wireless network connections on your PC.

3.

Connect to the wireless network connection consistent with your

device's SSID.

Note:

z

If the wireless network has security mechanism, you must enter the

correct network key.

z

The SSID and password are printed on the device label.

(Optional) Establishing a WPS Connection

If the Wi-Fi device to which your device connects supports WPS, a password

is generated automatically; there is no need to enter it. To set up the WPS

connection, do as follows:

1.

Make sure that

is steady on.

2.

Activate WPS on your device.

Note:

Press and hold

until

is blinking to activate WPS.

3.

Activate WPS on the client.

Note:

For details about operations on the client, see the user guide of the

client.

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Accessing the Internet

After a connection between your device and the client is active, you use the

following modes to access the Internet.

Attention

: Please select a proper Internet connection mode according to

your network charges. For example, if you are using time-based service,

Manual

mode is recommended. Please consult your network operator for

network charges.

Mode

Operation

Auto

After the device is powered up, no matter if there is data

transmission or not, it will be connected to the Internet,

and won't disconnect automatically.

Manual

z

Press and hold

until

is steady on. The

Internet connection is active.

z

After you are logged in to the management page, you

can connect or disconnect using your interface prompt.

On

Demand

After the device is powered up, and there is data

transmission, it will automatically connect to the Internet.

If there is no data transmission within the set time, the

device will automatically disconnect from the Internet.

Using the Management Page

You can set and manage the device parameters through the management

page.

1.

Launch a web browser and enter

http://192.168.1.1

in the address bar.

2.

Enter the password and click

Login

.

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