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NETGEAR AirCard Smart Cradle DC112A User Manual

NETGEAR AirCard Smart Cradle DC112A
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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
January 2015
202-11417-01
AirCard® Smart Cradle
Model DC112A
User Manual

Table of Contents

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NETGEAR AirCard Smart Cradle DC112A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNETGEAR
ModelAirCard Smart Cradle DC112A
CategoryDocking Station
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Hardware Setup

Docking the Mobile Hotspot

Step-by-step guide on how to insert the mobile hotspot into the smart cradle.

Undocking the Mobile Hotspot

Instructions on how to safely remove the mobile hotspot from the smart cradle.

Installing Your Smart Cradle

Covers the process of setting up and powering on the smart cradle.

Connecting to the AirCard Smart Cradle

Establishing a Connection

Explains how to establish wired and WiFi connections to the smart cradle.

Internet Setup

WAN Connection with Failover

Sets up a primary WAN connection with a mobile hotspot as a backup.

Control Internet Access

Setting Up Parental Controls

Guides on configuring parental controls for content filtering and access management.

Network Access Control

Manages device access to the network using MAC address filtering.

Port Forwarding for Local Servers

Guides on forwarding specific internet traffic to local network servers.

Optimize Performance

Upstream QoS for Gaming

Prioritizing gaming traffic using upstream Quality of Service (QoS).

Adding QoS Rules

Creating custom rules to prioritize different types of network traffic.

QoS for Applications and Online Gaming

Configuring QoS policies for specific applications and games.

Wi-Fi Multimedia QoS

Configuring WMM QoS for prioritizing wireless voice and video traffic.

Network Settings

Setting Up a Default DMZ Server

Designating a DMZ server to improve compatibility with certain applications.

WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections

Simplifying WiFi connection setup using the WPS push-button or PIN.

Basic WiFi Settings Configuration

Configuring essential wireless network parameters like SSID and security.

Changing WiFi Password/Security

Updating the WiFi network's password and security protocol.

Setting Up a Guest Network

Creating a separate WiFi network for visitors with isolated internet access.

Using Cradle as Wireless Access Point

Setting up the cradle to function as a Wireless Access Point (AP).

Bridge Mode Setup

Configuring the cradle to act as a wireless bridge for other devices.

Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle

Updating Cradle Firmware

Instructions for checking and installing firmware updates for the cradle.

Changing the Admin Password

Procedures for changing the administrator password for secure access.

Recovering the Admin Password

Steps to recover the administrator password if forgotten.

Remote Management Configuration

Setting up and configuring remote access to the cradle's interface.

Share a USB Device

Accessing a USB Device

Steps to connect and access a USB storage device via the cradle.

Windows PC Backups with ReadySHARE Vault

Using ReadySHARE Vault for backing up Windows PCs to a USB drive.

Mac Backups with Time Machine

Utilizing Time Machine for Mac backups onto a USB drive connected to the cradle.

Performing Mac Backups with Time Machine

Detailed steps for performing Mac backups using Time Machine.

Access USB Devices Through the Internet

Remote USB Device Access

Overview of accessing USB devices remotely via the Internet.

Internet FTP Access Setup

Configuring FTP access to USB devices over the Internet.

Share a USB Printer

Installing Printer Drivers and Cables

Steps for installing printer drivers and connecting the USB printer.

Installing ReadySHARE Printer Utility

Guide to installing the ReadySHARE Printer utility on computers.

Using the Shared Printer

How to connect to and use a shared USB printer.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting with LEDs

Using LED indicators to diagnose cradle issues.

Troubleshooting Login Issues

Solutions for issues preventing login to the cradle interface.

Troubleshooting Internet Access

Troubleshooting steps for internet connectivity problems.

Troubleshooting PPPoE Connections

Specific steps for troubleshooting PPPoE internet connections.