Proxicast PocketPORT Quick Start Manual

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CDMA / EV-DO

PocketPORT

• Insert the USB modem into a PC and use the software on the modem or the CD to activate it and make a successful connection to your cellular service provider.

This step is REQUIRED !

Quick Start Guide

Bridge / IP Pass-Thru Mode

GSM / HSPA / LTE

• Obtain an activated SIM, the APN, Username, and

Password for your account from your cellular provider

• Insert USB modem into the PocketPORT

• Power on the PocketPORT & wait for Status LED to flash

• Configure your Ethernet device to automatically receive an IP address (DHCP)

• Press Reset button for 2 sec. ( Status LED = solid red)

• Set your PC to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)

• Connect your Ethernet device to the PocketPORT

• Connect an Ethernet cable between PC & PocketPORT

• Insert the USB modem into the PocketPORT

• Power on the PocketPORT

• Wait 30-60 sec. for the Status LED to flash rapidly

• Open PC’s web browser to: http://192.168.1.1:8080

Username = admin Password = 1234

• Select GSM/HSPA/LTE as the Modem Type and enter your APN, Username and Password

Note: Some cellular service providers operate both CDMA and GSM networks. Check your specific USB modem’s capabilities.

• Click Generate Configuration , then Write Configuration

• Configure your Ethernet device to obtain an IP address automatically and connect the device to the PocketPORT

• Wait 30-60 sec. for the Status LED to flash rapidly

Your Ethernet device is now on the Internet !

Configuration Mode

To change various PocketPORT settings including Operation Mode (Bridge, Router or Virtual Cable), IP & DHCP settings,

Auto-Ping (keep-alive), Dynamic DNS and modem-specific parameters:

• Press the Reset button for 2 sec. The Status LED will be solid red and the PocketPORT’s DHCP server will be enabled

• Enter http://192.168.1.1:8080 in the address bar of any web browser to access the PocketPORT’s Configuration page

• The default Username = admin and the default Password = 1234

• After making any changes, press the Generate Configuration then Write Configuration buttons

Accessing Ethernet Devices Remotely

Each PocketPORT has a unique and permanent dynamic DNS hostname of serial# .pocketport.net

Use this hostname (or create your own at DynDNS.org) to access your Ethernet device from anywhere on the Internet.

Note: Some cellular service providers may block “inbound” connections from the Internet based on the type of service to which you have subscribed.

Check with your service provider for more information.

Troubleshooting

Modem does not go online

Ethernet device does not receive an IP address

• Poor signal strength at this location

– or –

• Incorrect modem settings (see our web site for modem-specific settings)

• Release/renew the device’s

DHCP settings

– or –

• Restart the Ethernet device

Config Mode web page not displayed

Reset to

Factory

Defaults

• Remove power from the PocketPORT

• Remove the USB modem

• Apply power and enter Config Mode

• Check your PC’s IP settings

• Remove power from the PocketPORT

• Press & hold the reset button for

20 sec. while applying power

• Wait 15 sec. for Status LED to flash

Need More Help?

Visit: http://support.proxicast.com for the PocketPORT User’s Guide & sample modem configurations

E-Mail: [email protected]

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