Huawei MS2131I-8 - 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.
n USB Connector
It connects the USB Stick to a PC.
o Indicator
It indicates the status of the USB Stick.
 Green, blinking twice every 2s: The USB Stick is powered on.
 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/3G+ 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 3G+ network.
 Off: The USB Stick is removed.
p SIM/USIM Card Slot
It holds a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)/Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
Getting Your USB Stick Ready
Install the SIM/USIM card
1. Slide the front cover to remove it from the USB Stick.
2. Insert the SIM/USIM card into the corresponding card slot, as shown in the following figure.
3. Replace the front cover and slide it into place.
Note:
 Ensure that the beveled edge of the SIM/USIM card is properly aligned with that of the
SIM/USIM card slot.
 Do not remove the SIM/USIM card when the card is in use. Otherwise, the card as well as
your USB Stick may get damaged and the data stored on the card may be corrupted.
Installation/Removal Guide
The procedure for installing the management program depends on the operating system (OS)
installed on your computer. The following sections take Windows 7 as an example.
Connecting the USB Stick to a computer
Plug the USB Stick into the USB port of your computer.

Summary

Getting to Know Your USB Stick

USB Connector

Connects the USB Stick to a PC.

Indicator Status

Indicates the status of the USB Stick through different LED light patterns.

SIM;USIM Card Slot

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

Getting Your USB Stick Ready

Install SIM;USIM Card

Step-by-step instructions for inserting the SIM/USIM card into the USB Stick.

Installation;Removal Guide

Connecting the USB Stick to a computer

Procedure for plugging the USB Stick into the USB port of your computer.

Installing the USB Stick Management Program

Starting the Management Program

Removing and Uninstalling the USB Stick

Remove USB Stick

Steps to safely remove the USB Stick from the computer.

Uninstall Management Program

Procedure to uninstall the management program via the Control Panel.

Huawei MS2131I-8 Specifications

General

Model	MS2131I-8
Category	Modem
Interface	USB 2.0
Cellular Technology	3G
HSPA+	Yes
Max Download Speed	21.6 Mbps
Max Upload Speed	5.76 Mbps
Weight	30 g
Supported Bands	UMTS 900/2100 MHz
Operating System Compatibility	Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X