Vodafone 3G User Manual

MANUAL CONFIGURATION OF
THE 3G BROADBAND ROUTER
System Requirements
Ensure the Vodafone Mobile Connect U740 datacard is inserted into the router before plugging in
the power supply.
Setting network preferences
Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable into your network card/notebook and the other
into one of the ports numbered 1 - 4 as highlighted below.
Log into the router’s web interface by opening up your web browser and entering the router’s IP
address “192.168.1. 1”, default user id is “a dmin” and the same for password.
Logging in takes you to the “Ba sic Setup” screen, here you can set your preferred network e.g.
“3G Preferred”, “3G O nly” or “GPRS O nly”. From this screen you are also able to
connect/disconnect from 3G/GPRS by selecting the “Connec t/Disconn ect” button.

Vodafone 3G Specifications

General

Network Type	3G
SIM Card Slot	Yes
Wi-Fi Standards	802.11b/g
Max Download Speed	7.2 Mbps
Max Upload Speed	5.76 Mbps
Frequency Band	900/2100 MHz
SIM Type	Mini-SIM
Security	WPA, WPA2
Battery	1500 mAh

Summary

System Requirements

Setting Network Preferences

Accessing the Router Interface

Log into the router's web interface using its IP address and default credentials.

Basic Network Configuration

Connect the Ethernet cable and configure the preferred network connection type.

3G/UMTS Network and Wireless Setup

Configuring 3G/UMTS Network

Set up auto-connect, view network details, and select the preferred service type.

Configuring Wireless Network

Enable Wi-Fi, set the SSID, and select the wireless network mode.

Setting Up Wireless Security

WEP Security Configuration

Select WEP security mode and configure encryption, passphrase, and keys.

Connecting to the Router via WiFi

Connecting via Windows XP

Steps to connect a Windows XP computer to the secured wireless network.

Connecting via Macintosh

Steps to connect a Macintosh computer to the secured wireless network.

Configuring APN Settings