4-PORT WIRELESS-N ROUTER plus HSPA SUPPORT FOR 3G MOBILE BROADBAND Compatible with Windows 7 HW550-3G Frequently Asked Questions for 3G Mobile Broadband 1. What is HSPA? 2. What applications can I use Aztech HW550-3G for? 3. How do I use HW550-3G as a Wireless-N router? 4. How do I use HW550-3G as a 3G Mobile Broadband router? 5. Which 3G/3.5G USB modems are compatible with HW550-3G? 6. Which operating system does Aztech HW550-3G work with? 7. Can Mac users enjoy the ease and convenience of Aztech HW550-3G? 8. What do the LEDs indicate? 9. How secure is HW550-3G? 10. How do I go back to the default setting of HW550-3G if I forget my username and password, or in case product malfunctions due to accidents? Customer Care 6594 2297 www.aztech.com 31 Ubi Road 1 Aztech Building, Lobby A, Level 1 Mon to Fri: 9:00a.m. - 6:15p.m. Closed on Public Holidays
1. What is HSPA? HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) or 3.5G is the next-generation mobile technology after 1G, 2G and 3G. HSPA or 3.5G allows users to enjoy faster data transmission speeds from 3G/3.5G-enabled mobile phone or notebook to transfer data. HSPA is also known as 3G Mobile Broadband. 2. What applications can I use Aztech HW550-3G for? Aztech HW550-3G is a dual-function Wireless-N router that supports HSPA for 3G Mobile Broadband. You can use HW550-3G as a high-speed Wireless-N router at home or a 3G Mobile Broadband router with a compatible 3G/3.5G USB modem. * A) Ideal applications at home/office: Fixed Broadband Solution Share a high-speed wireless network with multiple notebooks wirelessly or with 4 desktop computers/ notebooks via Ethernet. Continue to read or print data by connecting your portable hard disk/ thumb drive or printer via the USB host. B) Ideal applications outside home/office: Mobility at business events Share your wireless at tradeshows, business networking session or offsite meeting. Enjoy the convenience of sharing information with your partners and customers. Mobility on the go Wherever your busy lifestyle takes you, you can now share with family and friends your WiFi hotspot for various personal reasons - reply an important work email, book movie tickets, blog, Facebook or check for route directions. Use it together with loved ones at your favourite cafe! Emergency Response At a site where you urgently need to share a wireless hotspot, as long as there is an available power socket, you and your team members can stay connected to various contact stations to locate an important helpline, share important documents or save a life. 3. How do I use HW550-3G as a Wireless-N router? You are required to have the following: - DSL or cable modem - Active Internet Account A) Connect your DSL or Cable modem to the router s WAN port using an Ethernet cable. B) Connect the power cable to the router s power jack and plug it in to the wall socket. C) Connect your PC to any of the available Ethernet ports using an Ethernet cable or connect via wireless.
4. How do I use HW550-3G as a 3G Mobile Broadband router? You are required to have the following: - Compatible 3G/3.5G USB modem* - Broadband data SIM card - Active 3G Mobile Broadband account A) Insert your Broadband data SIM card into your 3G/3.5G USB modem. * B) Plug in your 3G/3.5G USB modem * to your router s USB port. C) Connect the power cable to the router s power jack and plug it in to the wall socket. D) Connect your PC to any available Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable or connect via wireless.
5. Which 3G/3.5G USB modems are compatible with HW550-3G? You can download the information @ List of Compatible USB Modems 6. Which operating system does Aztech HW550-3G work with? Aztech HW550-3G is OS-independent. 7. Can Mac users enjoy the ease and convenience of Aztech HW550-3G? Yes. Platforms supported by HW550-3G are Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista for Windows users & Mac ver.10.3/10.4 for Mac users. 8. What do the LEDs indicate? Connect/Disconnect Button Allows you to control your 3G Mobile Broadband Internet connection without going in to the WEB UI. WPS Press for two seconds (or until the LED blinks) to start WPA pairing. Wireless client must be WPS-enabled and must be pressed within 3 minutes. 1 2 3 4 5 5 Ethernet 1-4 No Ethernet connection Connected to an active Ethernet device 1 2 3 4 Power LED UMTS (3G) USB Device WLan Wan No Power Green color Disconnected to the Internet Connected to the Internet Device is NOT connected Device is connected Wireless disabled Wireless enabled No Modem Connection Connected to an active modem
9. How secure is HW550-3G? HW550-3G supports for 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, and WPA2 that ensure a secured WiFi network that prevents access from hackers or unauthorized users. 10. How do I go back to the default setting of HW550-3G if I forget my username and password, or in case product malfunctions due to accidents? From the device, look for the reset button of HW550-3G and hold this button for 3 seconds to reset the router to default settings. *3G/3.5G USB Modem not included