3G186R

Installation Guide

3G Mobile Wireless Modem Router

Unpack the box and check the following items

Insert your SIM card and switch the 3G186R on

Check LED status

Then, open the 3G186R's back cover and remove battery; you shall see a SSID anda security key, note them down.(Here,we use"SSID:Tenda","Security Key:12345678"in the example below.)

Power LED

Battery capacity LED

3G Signal LED

Wifi LED

Insert SIM card

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Lithium Battery CD-ROMY-shaped USB Cable

Battery capacity

1. No battery present (if the device is switched on or being charged).

2. The device is switched OFF and not charged

Battery is fully or nearly discharged

Battery is being charged up

Battery is fully chargedA solid blue light

A blue blinking light

A solid green light

A solid red light

Off

3G Signal

1. The device is NOT switched ON

2.Receive no 3G signal

3. No SIM card

Connected:Poor signal　

Connected;Powerful signal

Wifi

Deliver no wireless

Wireless available

Power

The device is NOT switchedON

Properly powered up

Transferring data wirelessly

LED

Signal available;NOT connected　

ON

OFF

Configure Wireless ConnectionNote: Before you start, make sure your PC has an installed and enabled wireless adapter

If you're using Windows 7 OS, do as follows:

B. Click the network icon 　 on your desktop “ ”

C Select a wireless network (the SSID you noted down in step 1) and click “Connect”.

A. Click Network → Properties → Change adapter settings ; select a wireless connection and click“Properties → Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP v4)

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“Obtain an IP address automatically”→“Obtain DNS server address automatically”

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Internet Protocol Version 4（TCP/IPv4) Properties

General Alternate Configuration

You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports

this capability.Otherwise,you need to ask your netword administrator

for the appropriate IP settings.

Obtain an IP address automatically

Use the following IP address:

IP address:

Subnet mask:

Default gateway:

Obtain DNS server address automatically

Use the following DNS server addresses:

Preferred DNS server:

Alternate DNS server:

Validate settings upon exit Advanced...

OK Cancel

Not connected

Connections are available

Wireless Network Connection

Tenda

Connect automatically Connect

Open Network and Sharing Center

D. Enter the security key you noted down in step 1

E. If “Connected” is displayed next to the SSID you selected as shown below;

If you're using Windows XP, do as follows:

Now, simply launching a browser and entering 192.168.2.1 directs you to the login window below 　　

A. Click “My Network Places”→ Properties”; select a wireless connection and click “Properties” → Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP v4)” → Obtain an IP address automatically”→ Obtain DNS server address automatically

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Note: Before you start, make sure your PC has an installed and enabled wireless adapter

it means you have successfully connected to the device wirelessly

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Connect to a Network

Type the network security key

security key

Hide characters

OK Cancel

Currently connected to:

TendaNo Internet access

Tenda Connected

Wireless Netword Connection

Open Network and Sharing Center

Tenda Personal WiFI Hotspot

Username: admin

Password:

Login Cancel

B. Right click and select “ View available wireless networks” as shown below“ “

C. Select a wireless network (the SSID you noted down in step 1) and click “ Connect”

D. Enter the security key you noted down in step 1

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Internet Protocol Version 4（TCP/IPv4) Properties

General Alternate Configuration

You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports

this capability.Otherwise,you need to ask your netword administrator

for the appropriate IP settings.

Obtain an IP address automatically

Use the following IP address:

IP address:

Subnet mask:

Default gateway:

Obtain DNS server address automatically

Use the following DNS server addresses:

Preferred DNS server:

Alternate DNS server:

Advanced...

OK Cancel

Disable

View Available Wireless Networks

StatusStatus

Repair

Bridge Connections

DeleteDelete

Create Shortcut

Wireless Network Connection 12

Choose a wireless network

Click anitem in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get moreinformation.

Tenda

Unsecured wireless network

Manual

This network is configured for open access.Information sent over this network may be visble to others.If you want to connect to this network,click Connect.

Network Tasks

Refresh network list

Related Tasks

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Change the order ofpreferred networks

Change advancedsettings

Connect

Wireless Network Connection

The network”Tenda”requires a network key(also called a WEP key or WPA KEY).A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network.

Type the key,and then click Connect.

Network key:

Confirm network key:

Connect Cancel

Now, simply launching a browser and entering 192.168.2.1 directs you to the login window below 　　

3G Internet Connection Setup：

A. Click “Advanced” as shown below

B. Select “Quick Setup” and click “Next” as shown below

Note: By default, the device automatically dials up for a 3G Internet connection with an active SIM card inserted, so you can enjoy surfing Internet as soon as you

wirelessly connect to it. However, if not, then follow steps below

C. Configure APN settings (Consult your ISP if you are not clear) and then click “Next”

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Tenda Personal WiFI Hotspot

Username: admin

Password:

Login Cancel

Quick Setup

Note:Dial settings can not be modified when not detecting a(U)SIM card or upon successful connection.APN:Select"Manual APN"if your ISP provides you a fixed APN;otherwise,select "Auto APN".Config File Name:Current default file

NextBack

APN Settings

IP Settings

Auto APN Manual APN

Disable

Advanced...

Advanced...

Quick Setup

Quick Setup presents you how to establish a securedgateway.To continue,click”Next”.Note:The Quick Setup allows you to comfigure some basic settings;for more and advanced settings,go to otherrelevant interfaces.

Next

F. Change device's SSID on the interface below if you like. Remember the new SSID for future connection once you change it　　

D. Click “Next”

E. Select either connect automatically or manually and click “Next”

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Quick Setup

SSID:Wireless network name;it should be within 32 characters.

NextBack

SSID Tenda123456

Tenda123456

Quick Setup

There are 3 options for PPP user authentication:none(requires no authentication)PAP(requires authentication)and CHAP(Challenge-handshake Authentication Protocol)

NextBack

PPP User

AuthenticationPAP

Quick Setup

The device offers 3 connection modes:Connect on Demand,Connect Manually and Connect Automatically(default).If you select Connect on Demand,then you need.to configure"Idle Time"(60-3600s).

NextBack

Connect Auto

Auto

Manuallyon Demand

Wireless Network Connection 12

Choose a wireless network

Click anitem in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get moreinformation.

Tenda123456

Unsecured wireless network

Network Tasks

Refresh network list

Related Tasks

Learabout wirelessnetworkingt

Change the order ofpreferred networks

Change advancedsettings

Connect

Test-yanf-APclient

Security-enabled wireless network(WPA)

Tenda123456

Unsecured wireless network

G. For the purpose of safety, we recommend you to change the default

At last, save above settings and device will connect to Internet automatically

Enter the screen below and click on the “Connect” button

security key below but do remember your new key for future connection

if you selected the “Connect auto matically” option. In case that you select “Connect manually”, do as follows:

Connect to Internet manually:

Quick Setup

Protect your wireless network with a security key against unauthorized accesses.Note: When selected,your wireless network is open and accessible to any userwithout requiring authentication(NOT recommended).WPA:a 256-bit encryption with a renewable key.WPA2: Good for encrypt 802.11 wireless networks.Cipher Type: TKIP,AES,and AUTO.Security Key: Enter a key made up of 8-63 ASCII characters.

NextBack

Security Mode

Cipher Type AES

WPA-PSK

Security Key 1234ABCD

1234ABCD

Connection Status

Upstream Rate 0Kbps

Current Traffic 0Kbps

Current Uptime 00:00:00 Total Uptime 01:26:18

Total Traffic 5.20MB

Downstream Rate 0 Kbps

Clear Connect

Connect

Wireless Network Connection

The network”Tenda”requires a network key(also called a WEP key or WPA KEY).A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network.

Type the key,and then click Connect.

Network key:

Confirm network key:

Connect Cancel

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Troubleshooting：How should I reset my device? Switch your device on and press the hard ware “Reset” button for over 5 seconds and then release it when SYS LED lights off (Reset your device in

How should I upgrade my router?A. Go to www. tenda.cn to download 3G186R's latest firmware.B. Unzip the firmware.C. On the router's web utility (192.168.2.1), click Tools → Firmware Upgrade →Browse,select the unzipped firmware and click “Upgrade”.NOTE: Do not disconnect the router from your management PC (the PCyou are using to manage the device)or power off the router during the upgrade process; otherwise, it may be permanently damaged. The devicewill restart autom atically when the upgrade process, which takes several minutes, completes. Please wait patiently.

A. Verify that wireless is enabled on your notebook, if you are using an internal notebook wireless adapter(Contact your notebook manufacturer B. Verify that adapter drive is successfully installed and adapter is enabled from“Device Manager”. Do as follows: Right click “My Computer” and select “Properties”---“Hardware”---- “Device Manager”. In the list, a green icon next to network adapter indicates that the drive is installed and enabled successfully while a red cross icon indicates that the network adapter has not been enabled; you need to right click the adapter and select “enable”; however, if no wireless network adapter is found, right click any icon and select “Scan for hardware changes” or re-install the wireless network C. Check whether wireless service is enabled on your notebook. Do as follows (Windows XP is used as an example): right click “My Computer” and select “Manage”. From the “Computer Management” window, select “Services and Applications” and check the status of “Wireless Zero Configuration” in “Services” page: if “Status” dose not display “Started”, right click the “Wireless Zero Configuration” and select “Start”; if “Startup Type” displays “Disabled”, right click the “Wireless Zero Configuration”, select “Properties”; from the “Startup Type” drop-down list box, select “Automatic” and then click “Start”

My notebook CAN NOT search wireless signals. What should I do?

case that you forget login password/username or IP address).

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or refer to relevant user guide).

adapter.

D. Verify that wireless and SSID broadcast are enabled on your router.E. Try to search wireless signals with your router nearer by your PC to avoid potential signal attenuation caused by multiple obstacles. adapters to see whether they can be connected to your router or not; if these adapters fail too, please restore the router to factory defaults andthen re-configure it.

If wireless signals still cannot be searched, try to use other network

in “Service Status”.