Table of Contents Getting to Know Your USB Wireless Modem ..........2 Getting Started..................6 Getting Started (Windows) ..............11 Getting Started (MAC) ................12 ® About the U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect Networks window ... 13 Application Settings ................15 Frequently Asked Questions ..............
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Thank you for choosing the 4G LTE Huawei UML397 Wireless Modem. With your USB Wireless Modem, you can access a wireless network at high speed. Note: This manual describes the appearance of the USB Wireless Modem, as well as the ...
Getting to Know Your USB Wireless Modem The following figure shows the appearance of the USB Wireless Modem. It is provided only for your reference. The figure on the right shows a product with its cover removed. The actual product may be different.
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Rotatable USB Connector It connects the USB Wireless Modem to a PC. RF Output Power Port It connects an RF cable to the USB Wireless Modem for RF tests.
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Indicator It indicates the status of the USB Wireless Modem. Green, blinking twice every 2s: The USB Wireless Modem is powered on. Green, blinking once every 0.2s: The software of the USB Wireless Modem is being upgraded. Green, blinking once every 2s: The USB Wireless Modem is registering with a CDMA 1X ...
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Button Press the button to turn over the USB connector, as shown in the following figure. microSD Card Slot It holds a microSD card.
Getting Started Installing the 4G LTE SIM card 1. Slide the front cover off. 2. Insert the SIM card into the card slot. 3. Slide the front cover back onto the USB Wireless Modem until it snaps into place.
Inserting the microSD Card Insert the microSD card into the USB Wireless Modem, as shown in the following figure. Note: The microSD card is an optional accessory, you may purchase one separately. Ensure that the beveled edge of the SIM card is properly aligned with that of the SIM ...
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SIM Card information and legal (please see below) This device requires a SIM card. Prior to turning on the device please insert the SIM card included in the package into the device. This SIM card will only work with this device. Once the SIM card has been inserted, do not remove! If your SIM card is ever separated from the device or damaged, your device will not function.
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SIM Card Limited Warranty Subject to the exclusions contained below, United States Cellular Corporation (“U.S. ® Cellular ”) warrants to the original purchaser (“You” or “Your”) of the handset with which the SIM card was provided that the SIM card will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date You purchased the handset (the “Warranty Period”).
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AFFILIATES OR RETAILERS SHALL BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, ECONOMIC, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR LOSS OF USE). IN NO EVENT SHALL U.S. CELLULAR’S, ITS AFFILIATES’...
Getting Started (Windows) ® Follow these steps to install U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect dialer software: Turn on your computer and close all programs. Insert the USB Wireless Modem into the USB port. If set up does not automatically start: Click the Start Button. Choose My Computer.
Getting Started (MAC) ® Follow these steps to install U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect dialer software: Turn on your computer and close all programs. Insert the USB Wireless Modem into the USB port. Find and double click on the drive icon that represents the USB Wireless Modem. Find and run the U.S.
® About the U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect Networks window ® The U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect will open the broadband connects network window by default. This view is where you manage your Broadband connections. The Broadband Networks window displays all currently available network connections. At a glance you can see the signal strength.
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Connecting ® U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect allows users to connect to the data network by clicking one button on the main UI. This can also be access by selecting the File > Connect to Internet. Your device and connection profile are automatically configured, connecting to the Internet is as simple as the Connect/Disconnect Button.
Application Settings THE VIEW MENU STATISTICS The main statistics screen shows you information about your data connection. The data displayed is the Network Speed, Connection Duration, and the Bytes sent and received. ® This information is obtained by monitoring the U.S. Cellular Broadband connection created in Windows.
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recorded are the Windows errors received when making the connection).
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TEXT MSG ® U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect enables you to receive text messages. The Inbox displays the received messages. You can access the inbox from this menu or simply by double clicking on the envelop icon. If there are unread messages, the unread messages are listed in bold and shown in the Inbox.
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Click File -> Open to view the message, or you can simply double click the messages listed in the Inbox. Messages are sorted by Contact, Date/Time, Type, Status, Character Length, Subject, or Callback number. Right click the messages to save as a text file. ...
THE TOOLS MENU GENERAL SETUP ® General Setup allows users to make changes to the U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect. This section is split into multiple parts. INTERNET CONNECTION TAB This section allows users to change the Internet Connection options. In the When Connected section, select “Open Web Browser” and/or “Go To URL” if you would like the U.S.
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In the Network access section, you can select to only connect to 3G networks. You may find this convenient if you are constantly moving in and out of 4G LTE coverage areas. This option is also available directly under the options menu.
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TEXT ALERTS TAB This section allows you to select the audio file that is played when a message arrives. You can choose the default notification or select file to choose your own notification. Note only .wav file types are supported.
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MISCELLANEOUS TAB ® This section allows you to choose when and how the U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect is launched. There is also an option to be prompted before disconnecting.
Frequently Asked Questions ® What do I do if my U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect launches but no device is detected? Please verify that your USB device is inserted into your PC and is on the supported hardware list. Check the drivers and firmware. Unplug and re-plug the USB device if you are still having trouble.
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Select the “Miscellaneous” tab. ® Remove the check from the “Launch U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect at Startup” box. Click OK. How do I setup my VPN? You can setup a VPN client by following these steps: Select the “Tools” Menu and click on “Setup VPN Client”. The VPN Setup Wizard window will appear.
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you still have problems contact customer service. How do I update my PRL? Contact customer service. How do I get the latest version of software? You can check to see if there is a new version of software by following these steps: Select the “Help”...
appear. Select the “Miscellaneous” tab. ® Place a check in the “Launch U.S. Cellular Broadband Connect at Startup” box. Click OK. Technical Support To contact U.S. Cellular Technical Support please call 1-888-944-9400 or 611 from your U.S. Cellular wireless phone or visit a retail location. Be sure to include the version of Windows and the type of wireless modem you are using as well a description of the problem you are experiencing.