Huawei E397U-53 User Manual

Thank you for choosing the Mobile Broadband USB
Stick. With your USB Stick, you can access a wireless
network at high speed.
Note:
This manual describes the appearance of the USB Stick, as well as the procedures for
preparation, installation, and removal. For operation details about the management
program, see the online help included in the management program.
Getting to Know Your USB Stick
The following figure shows the appearance of the USB Stick. It is provided only for your
reference. The actual product may be different.
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 Rotatable USB Connector
It connects the USB Stick to a PC.
Note:
Before turn over the USB connector, push the button down, as shown in the following
figure.
 MicroSD Card Slot
It holds a microSD card.
 Indicator
It indicates the status of the USB Stick.
 Green, blinking twice every 2s: The USB Stick is powered on.
 Green, blinking once every 0.2s: The software of the USB Stick is being upgraded.
 Green, blinking once every 2s: The USB Stick is registering with a 2G network.
 Blue, blinking once every 2s: The USB Stick is registering with a 3G network.
 Cyan, blinking once every 2s: The USB Stick is registering with a 4G network.
 Green, solid: The USB Stick is connected to a 2G network.
 Blue, solid: The USB Stick is connected to a 3G network.
 Cyan, solid: The USB Stick is connected to a 4G network.
 Off: The USB Stick is removed.
 SIM/USIM Card Slot
It holds a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)/Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)
card.
Getting Your USB Stick Ready
Installing the SIM/USIM Card
Insert the SIM/USIM card into the USB Stick, as shown in the following figure.
Inserting the microSD Card
1. Push the button up, as shown in the following figure.
2. Insert the microSD card into the corresponding card slots.

Huawei E397U-53 Specifications

General

Model	E397U-53
Category	Modem
Max Download Speed	150 Mbps
Max Upload Speed	50 Mbps
Interface	USB 2.0
Type	USB Modem
2G Network	GSM/GPRS/EDGE
3G Network	HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
4G Network	LTE
Operating System Compatibility	Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10; Mac OS X 10.5 and above
Antenna	Internal
Weight	40 g
Battery	None (Powered by USB)

Summary

Getting to Know Your USB Stick

Rotatable USB Connector

Connects the USB Stick to a PC.

MicroSD Card Slot

Holds a microSD card.

USB Stick Indicator

Indicates the status of the USB Stick with LED lights.

SIM/USIM Card Slot

Holds a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)/Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.

Getting Your USB Stick Ready

Install SIM/USIM Card

Insert the SIM/USIM card into the USB Stick.

Insert MicroSD Card

Insert the microSD card into the corresponding card slots.

Installation and Removal Guide

Connect USB Stick to PC

Plug the USB Stick into the USB port of your PC.

Install Management Program

Install the management program following on-screen instructions.

Start Management Program

The management program starts automatically or via shortcut.

Remove USB Stick Safely

Safely remove the USB Stick using the system tray icon.

Uninstall Management Program

Uninstall the management program via Control Panel.