Huawei E3276 Manual

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Thank you for choosing the Huawei  E3276 4G LTE 
Mobile Internet Key . With your Mobile Internet Key, 
you can  enjoy a full high speed Internet experience on 
the go.  
 
This guide shows you how to set -up and connect to the internet with your Huawei 
M obile  Intern et Key .  For detailed information visit www.telusmobility.com/support 
or see the help menu of the  Connection Manager on your computer. 
  
						

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Getting to Know Your  Mobile Internet Key  
 
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   USB Connector   
It connects the Internet Key to a PC, 
folds for safe transport, and rotates 
to help you get the best signal.   
 
 
2    USB Connector Release Button  
 
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 The LED light indicates if the internet 
key has found a network and if you have 
successfu lly connected to a mobile  high 
speed internet network.   
 
  Blue, blinking: 4G network available.  
  Cyan, blinking: 4G LTE available.  
  Blue, solid: Connected to a 4G network.  
  Cyan, solid: Connected to a 4G LTE network.  
 
4 SIM card slot   
 
5  microSD Card Slot   
 
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  External Antenna Ports The Internet Key can support 2 external 
antennas for better signal reception.  
 
  
						

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Getting  Your Internet Key Ready  
 
Install  your TELUS  SIM Card  
 
1 .  Slide the cover off  by sliding it towards the usb connector .  
2 .  Insert the TELUS  SIM card into the SIM  card slot.  
 
Note:   
Ensure the beveled edge of the SIM card is aligned with the SIM card slot as seen 
in the diagram.   
3 .  Slide the front cover back onto the  Internet Key until it clicks  into place.  
  
						

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Inserting the microSD Card    
Insert the microSD card into the  Internet Key, as shown in the following figure.   
 
 
 
Note:   
   The microSD card is an optional accessory  that can be purchased  from a 
TELUS store.  
   Do not remove the microSD or SIM card  while the Internet Key  is  connected to 
your computer . Otherwise, the cards  or Internet Key  may  be damaged.   
  
						

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Getting your Computer Ready   
The steps to install the Connection  Manager  depend  on your computer’s operating 
system (OS). Follow the instructions below for  your computer type.  It is 
recommended you unins tall any existing programs used with a mobile internet key 
prior to completing the next steps.  
 
Step 1 : Connect the  Mobile Internet Key  to  your computer.   
 
Plug the connector of the  Internet Key directly  into  a USB port of your computer .  
Do not use a USB  hub.  
 
  
						

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Step 2
: Installing the Mobile Internet Key  Connection Manager   
 
Windows PC  ( Windows  XP &7) 1 .  The  computer will automatically detect the new hardware and  open the 
installation wizard.  
2 .  Follow the on- screen instructions of the installation wizard.  
3 .  Inst allation may take several minutes.  A progress bar will be displayed.  
4 .  After the program is installed, a shortcut icon for Connection Manager  appears 
on the desktop.  
5 .  Remove the Internet Key and  reboot your computer.  
 
Note:   
If the installation wizard does not automatically open, it can be launched manually.  
Navigate to  HUAWEI >  Connection Manager  under " My Computer " and look for 
the Setup file. Double- click Setup.exe  to open the setup wizard.   
 
Windows PC ( Windows 8) 
1 .  Charm bar detect s the new hardware. Choo se Run AutoRun.exe.  
						

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.  Follow the on- screen instructions of the installation wizard.  
3 .  Installation may take several minutes.  A progress bar will be displayed.  
4 .  After the program is installed, a shortcut icon for Connection Manager appears 
on the desktop.  
5 .  Remov e the Internet Key and reboot your computer.  
 
M AC  1.  The  OS will automatically detect the new hardware and  place the HUAWEI 
icon on the screen. Double click Connection Manager  icon to launch the 
installation.  
2 .  Follow the on- screen instructions of the installat ion wizard. If presented with 
A uthenticate dialog box , enter the Name/Password used to log your MAC  then 
click  OK. 
3 .  Installation may take several minutes.  A progress bar will be displayed.  
4 .  After the program is installed, a shortcut icon for Connection Mana ger 
appears on the desktop.  
5 .  Remove the Internet Key and reboot your computer.  
 
  
						

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Step 3
: Connecting to the Internet  
 
Congratulations, your Mobile Internet K ey and computer are now ready for high 
speed internet access!  Follow the steps below to connect to the internet . 
1 .  Double- click the 
 on the desktop to launch  the  Connection Manager . 
 
The first time you connect you will be prompted to setup data volume limits.  If you 
do not know what your data plan allows, please contact your service provider.  
 
2 .  Wait until  you see TELUS beside the signal strength bars . 
3 .  Click  Connect . 
 
Note:   
It is recommended you disconnect when you are not using the computer.  
 
Disconnecting  the Internet Key  from your computer (Windows  XP) 1 .  Click  Disconnect  in the Connection Manager . 
2 .  Close the Connection Manager .  
						

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.  Double- click 
in the notification area. Then the  Unplug or Eject 
Hardware  dialog box appears.  
4 .  Select the corresponding hardware and then click Stop .  
5 .  When the message " It is safe to remove the device" appears, remove the 
In ternet Key .   
 
Disconnecting the Internet Key from your computer (Windows 7)  
1.  Click  Disconnect  in the Connection Manager.  
2 .  Close the Connection Manager.  
3 .  Click 
 in the notification area.   
4 .  Select the corresponding hardware and then click it.   
5 .  Remove the Internet Key . 
 
Disconnecting the Internet Key from your computer (Windows 8)  
1.  Click  Disconnect  in the Connection Manager.  
2 .  Close the Connection Manager.