Huawei B315 Owners Manual

							 
 
 B315 LTE CPE  
Quick Start  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
						

							 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1 Getting to know your B315  
 
   
Power indicator  
 On: the B315 is powered on.   Off: the B315 is powered off.  
  
Network mode 
indicator  
 Steady cyan: connected to an LTE network.   Steady  green: connected to an Ethernet network.   Steady red:  – The SIM card is not recognized, the PIN has not 
been entered, or the PIN verification failed.  
– Failed to connect to a mobile network or an 
Ethernet network. 
  
Wi -Fi/WPS 
indicator  
 Steady on: Wi -Fi  turned on.   Blinking: a WPS connection is being set up.   Off: Wi -Fi turned off.   
						

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LAN/WAN 
indicator  
 Steady on:   – At least one of the LAN ports is connected to a 
device. 
– WAN port is connected to an Ethernet port.   Blinking: data is being transmitted through a LAN 
port or the WAN port.  
 Off:  – No device is connected to a LAN port.  – WAN port is not connected to an Ethernet port.  
  
Signal strength 
indicator  
 On: signal reception available (more bars mean 
better reception).  
 Off: no reception.  
 SIM card slot Install a standard SIM card to access the Internet via 
an LTE data connection.
 
 External antenna 
port
  Connect to external antenna after remove the cover.
 
 WPS button
 Press and hold for 2 or more seconds until 
 is 
blinking to active WPS connection when  Wi -Fi is 
turned on.  
 Power button
 Press and hold for about 3 seconds to power the 
B315 on or off.
 
 Reset button
 
 Restoring the default settings of the B315 will erase 
all previous settings.  
When the B315 is powered on, use a sharply 
pointed object to press and hold for about 3 seconds 
until  indicator is blinking to restore the B315 to 
its factory settings. After the factory defaults are 
restored, the B315 will restart automatically.  
 Power port   Connect to compatible power adapter.  
 LAN port  Connect to computer, switch, or other LAN device.  
 LAN4/WAN port
 
 Working as a LAN port when connected to a 
computer, switch, or other LAN device.  
 Working as a WAN port when connected to an 
Ethernet  port on the wall.   
						

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USB port
  Connect to a USB storage device, or USB printer.
 
 This port cannot be connected to USB host devices 
such as computers. 
 The B315 supports USB 1.0/USB 2.0 storage devices 
in FAT32 format of up to 32 GB. Storage devices with 
power supply requirements exceeding USB standards 
may not work properly. It is recommended that you 
prepare an external power supply in these cases.  
 The B315 is compatible with samba-supported USB 
printers.  
 Telephone port  Not in use . 
2  Installation  
Scenario 1: Accessing the Internet using an LTE  
network  
Step 1: Installing the SIM card  
1.  Slide off the card slot cover.  
2 .  Insert the SIM card into the card slot. Ensure that the beveled edge of the SIM card 
aligns with that of the card slot.  
3 .  Close the card slot cover.  
 
 Do not remove the SIM card when it is in use. Doing so will affect the performance of your B315 and data stored on the SIM card may be lost. This may damage the SIM card memory, rendering it unusable.  
						

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Step 2: Connecting cables  
 
 
 
Once connected to a power outlet, the B315 automatically powers on.  
Warning:  This equipment may not work when mains power  fails. 
 
 Power adapter
 
 Computer
 
 USB flash drive
 
 Laptop, tablet, or smart 
phone
 
 
  To prevent interference caused by radio signals, place the B315 at least 1 meter 
(3.28 feet) away from telephone and other electrical devices.  
 Use only the power adaptor supplied by th e manufacturer for this device. The 
B315's power adapter model is HW -120100XYW. X a nd Y represent letters or 
numbers that vary by region. For details about the specific adapter model, contact an authorized dealer.   
						

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Optional: Installing the external antenna  
In areas with poor reception, connect external antenna to the B315's external 
antenna port to improve signal reception. 
 
1 .  Power off the B315 and disconnect it from the power outlet.  
2 .  Use a small tool, such as a key o r a paper clip, to remove the cover from the 
antenna ports. Keep the cover in a safe place.  
3 .  Screw external antenna fully into the antenna port.  
4 .  Keep external antenna upward to get better signal.  
 
 The external antenna is an optional accessory, and may not included in the packaging box. If required, please contact your local dealer to purchase it. 
  Before installing the external antenna, ensure that the B315 is powered off and 
disconnected from the  power outlet.  
 Only use the external antenna indoors, and do not use it during thunderstorm.   Do not change another unexpected antenna unless manufacturer provide.   
						

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Scenario 2: Accessing the Internet using Ethernet  
Connect the B315 to a wall -mounted Ethernet port or an ADSL modem for Internet 
access.  
 
 
 
Once connected to a power outlet, the B315 automatically powers on.  
Warning:  This equipment may not work when mains power fails . 
 
 Power adapter   Computer  USB flash drive  
 Ethernet port 
on the wall
 
 Laptop, tablet, 
or smart phone
  
 
 
  To prevent interference caused by radio signals, place the B315 at least 1 meter 
(3.28 feet) away from telephone and other electrical devices.  
 Use only the power adaptor suppli ed by the manufacturer for this device.  The 
B315's power adapter model is HW -120100XYW. X and Y represent letters or 
numbers that vary by region. For details about the specific adapter model, contact an authorized dealer.   
						

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3 Setting up a Wi -Fi connection 
Step 1: Enabling Wi -Fi on the B315 
When the   indicator is steady on, the Wi -Fi function of the B315 is turned on.  
 
Step 2: Recording the SS ID and Wi-Fi key  
The default SSID and Wi -Fi key are printed on the B315's bottom label.  
 
 
Step 3: Setting up a Wi -Fi connection on your client  
 Method 1: Setting up a Wi -Fi connection manually  
1 .  From your Wi -Fi enabled client, scan for wireless networks in your area.  
2 .  Connect to the network name that matches the SSID found on the device label.  
3 .  When prompted for password, enter the Wi -Fi Key found on the device label. (The 
Wi -Fi key is case sensitive.) Your client will notify you when it is connected.  
 Make sure your client (computer, tablet, or smart phone) also supports Wi-Fi.   
 For details about how to manually enable or disable the Wi-Fi function, refer to the WLAN settings section of the help information on the web management page. 
 To prevent unauthorized parties from accessing your Wi-Fi network, it is recommended that you change the SSID and Wi-Fi key from time to time. For details, see the help information on the web management page.   
						

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  Method 2: Setting up a Wi -Fi connection through W PS 
If the client supports WPS, you can set up a WPS connection as follows:  
1 .  Ensure that Wi -Fi is enabled on the client.  
2 .  Press and hold the WPS button for 2 or more seconds. The   indicator then 
starts blinking.  
3 .  Activate the WPS connection on the client in 2  minutes. 
 For instructions about how to enable a WPS connection on the client, see the client's user guide.