MANUAL CONFIGURATION OF
THE 3G BROADBAND ROUTER
System Requirements
Ensure the Vodafone Mobile Connect U740 datacard is inserted into the router before plugging in
the power supply.
Setting network preferences
Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable into your network card/notebook and the other
into one of the ports numbered 1 - 4 as highlighted below.
Log into the router’s web interface by opening up your web browser and entering the router’s IP
address “192. 168. 1. 1”, default user id is “admin” and the same for password.
Logging in takes you to the “Basic Setup” screen, here you can set your preferred network e.g.
“3G Pr eferred”, “3G Only” or “G PRS Only”. From this screen you are also able to
connect/disconnect from 3G/GPRS by selecting the “C onnect/Disconnect” button.
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Setting up wireless security
Important: If you are going to have WiFi enabled on your router it is highly recommended that
you also setup wireless security. To enable and setup wireless security select the “Wireless
Security” tab and select “W EP” from the drop-down box (this is the most common form of
Wireless security used).
A new window will now open here you can now either create your own key (10 or 26
alphanumerical digits depending on level of encryption selected), or you can enter a
“Paraphrase” which will automatically generate a key for you. Example as below:
Select “Save S ettings” and the key will be applied and the router will restart automatically
Connecting to your 3G Broadband Router
wirelessly (Windows XP)
The following steps outline what you need to do to connect to your securely configured router via
WiFi.
Ensure your router is powered up and you have followed all the steps required to configure and
enable WiFi. You also need to ensure that wireless is both installed and enabled on the device you
wish to connect to the router.
Your computer should automatically detect the new wireless network when in range, to view the
network right-click on the wireless connection icon in your system tray and select “View available
Wireless Networks” as shown below:
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You will now have a list of available networks displayed. Select the name that corresponds to your
router by double-clicking on it.
You will now be prompted for the WEP key you setup previously, you will need to enter the key
twice and select “C onnect”.
Your connection will now be setup and you will be able to access the router’s web interface and
connect to the internet.
Your computer will remember this connection along with the key so each time the router is
powered up and you are within range you will be able to connect easily.
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Connecting to your 3G Broadband Router
through WiFi (Macintosh)
Firstly ensure your router is powered up and you have followed all the steps required to configure
and enable WiFi.
Check that wireless is both installed and enabled on your Mac. To check you will need to click on
the Wireless icon and select “Tur n Airport on”.
Your Mac should automatically detect the new wireless network when in range, to view the
network click on the Airport icon and select the name of your network from the list:
You will now need to enter the password (key) you setup on the router previously in order to
be able to connect. You are able to select “Rem ember password in my keychain” which will
allow you to connect again automatically each time you are in range.
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Configuring APN’s
In some cases you may need to manually configure which APN your router uses to connect to
the internet or your work network.
To change the APN, you will first need to log into the routers web interface. Select the “3G/UM TS
Network” tab:
Under “APN S election Mode” select “C ustom Values”. You will now see three new fields
appear (“A PN Nam e”, “User Nam e” & “Password”
You will now need to enter the APN you wish to use in the “APN Name” box. You will not
need to enter a username and password. Select “Save Settings” by scrolling down to the end of
the screen:
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