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AirCard® Smart Cradle Model DC112A User Manual January 2015 202-11417-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
AirCard® Smart Cradle Model DC112A User Manual January 2015 202-11417-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, and AirCard, are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to change without notice. 2 AirCard Smart Cradle Support Contact NETGEAR at 1 800 17 22 44 for technical support.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, and AirCard, are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to change without notice. 2 AirCard Smart Cradle Support Contact NETGEAR at 1 800 17 22 44 for technical support.
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... Hotspot in the Smart Cradle 11 Undock the Mobile Hotspot from the Smart Cradle 13 Position the Smart Cradle 13 Install Your Smart Cradle 14 Chapter 2 Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle 17 Wired Connection 17 WiFi Connection 17 Types of Logins 18 Change the Language 18 Log In to the AirCard Smart Cradle 18 Access the AirCard Smart Cradle with NETGEAR genie Apps 19...
... Hotspot in the Smart Cradle 11 Undock the Mobile Hotspot from the Smart Cradle 13 Position the Smart Cradle 13 Install Your Smart Cradle 14 Chapter 2 Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle 17 Wired Connection 17 WiFi Connection 17 Types of Logins 18 Change the Language 18 Log In to the AirCard Smart Cradle 18 Access the AirCard Smart Cradle with NETGEAR genie Apps 19...
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...with Upstream QoS 62 Add QoS Rules 63 Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming 63 Set Up QoS for a LAN Port on the AirCard Smart Cradle 65 Set Up QoS for a MAC Address 66 Edit an Upstream QoS Policy 67 Delete an Upstream QoS Policy 67 Improve Network Connections with Universal... Play 68 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 69 Chapter 6 Network Settings View WAN Settings 71 Set Up the AirCard Smart Cradle as a Default DMZ Server 72 Configure DMZ on an AirCard Mobile Hotspot 73 Change the Cradle's Device Name 74 Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings 74 Specify the IP Addresses That the...
...with Upstream QoS 62 Add QoS Rules 63 Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming 63 Set Up QoS for a LAN Port on the AirCard Smart Cradle 65 Set Up QoS for a MAC Address 66 Edit an Upstream QoS Policy 67 Delete an Upstream QoS Policy 67 Improve Network Connections with Universal... Play 68 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 69 Chapter 6 Network Settings View WAN Settings 71 Set Up the AirCard Smart Cradle as a Default DMZ Server 72 Configure DMZ on an AirCard Mobile Hotspot 73 Change the Cradle's Device Name 74 Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings 74 Specify the IP Addresses That the...
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... Radios 86 Set Up a Wireless Schedule 87 Specify WPS Settings 88 Use the Smart Cradle as a Wireless Access Point 89 Set Up the AirCard Smart Cradle in Bridge Mode 91 Set Up a Facebook WiFi Guest Network 93 Chapter 7 Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle Update the AirCard Smart Cradle Firmware 97 Change the admin Password 98 Recover the admin Password 99 View...
... Radios 86 Set Up a Wireless Schedule 87 Specify WPS Settings 88 Use the Smart Cradle as a Wireless Access Point 89 Set Up the AirCard Smart Cradle in Bridge Mode 91 Set Up a Facebook WiFi Guest Network 93 Chapter 7 Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle Update the AirCard Smart Cradle Firmware 97 Change the admin Password 98 Recover the admin Password 99 View...
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... the Status of a Printer 139 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 140 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings 141 Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Troubleshoot with the LEDs 145 Standard LED Behavior When the AirCard Smart Cradle is Powered On . . 145 Power LED Is Off or Blinking 145 Power LED Stays Amber... 145 LEDs Never Turn Off 145 Internet LED Is Off 146 WiFi LEDs Are Off 146 Cannot Log In to the Cradle 146 Cannot Access the Internet 147...
... the Status of a Printer 139 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 140 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings 141 Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Troubleshoot with the LEDs 145 Standard LED Behavior When the AirCard Smart Cradle is Powered On . . 145 Power LED Is Off or Blinking 145 Power LED Stays Amber... 145 LEDs Never Turn Off 145 Internet LED Is Off 146 WiFi LEDs Are Off 146 Cannot Log In to the Cradle 146 Cannot Access the Internet 147...
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... WiFi router. 1. AirCard Smart Cradle in a home This chapter covers the following topics: • Unpack Your AirCard Smart Cradle • Front Panel • Rear Panel • Attach the External WiFi Antennas • Dock the Mobile Hotspot in the Smart Cradle • Undock the Mobile Hotspot from the Smart Cradle • Position the Smart Cradle • Install Your Smart Cradle 7 Hardware Setup 1 The AirCard Smart Cradle allows you...
... WiFi router. 1. AirCard Smart Cradle in a home This chapter covers the following topics: • Unpack Your AirCard Smart Cradle • Front Panel • Rear Panel • Attach the External WiFi Antennas • Dock the Mobile Hotspot in the Smart Cradle • Undock the Mobile Hotspot from the Smart Cradle • Position the Smart Cradle • Install Your Smart Cradle 7 Hardware Setup 1 The AirCard Smart Cradle allows you...
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Package contents Power adapter (appearance varies by region) Front Panel A USB port, an adjustable holder for the mobile hotspot USB 3.0 port LEDs Figure 3. Hardware Setup 8 Adjustable holder for the mobile hotspot, and the status LEDs and are located on the front of the cradle. AirCard Smart Cradle Unpack Your AirCard Smart Cradle Your package contains the following items. External WiFi antennas (2) AirCard Smart Cradle Figure 2. Smart Cradle USB port and LEDs You can slide the adjustable holder forward to secure your mobile hotspot when it is docked.
Package contents Power adapter (appearance varies by region) Front Panel A USB port, an adjustable holder for the mobile hotspot USB 3.0 port LEDs Figure 3. Hardware Setup 8 Adjustable holder for the mobile hotspot, and the status LEDs and are located on the front of the cradle. AirCard Smart Cradle Unpack Your AirCard Smart Cradle Your package contains the following items. External WiFi antennas (2) AirCard Smart Cradle Figure 2. Smart Cradle USB port and LEDs You can slide the adjustable holder forward to secure your mobile hotspot when it is docked.
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...someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button, and it is in WPS mode. • Off. The firmware is operating. • Blinking. The cradle powered on device is operating. • Blinking. Contact your Internet service provider for technical support • Off. Ethernet ports 1-4 • ... remove the attached USB device. • Solid green. The cradle is ready. • Solid red. The Smart Cradle does not detect a docked mobile hotspot. The cradle is now safe to the Internet. • Off. AirCard Smart Cradle Table 1. No USB device is connected or someone pressed the Reset...
...someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button, and it is in WPS mode. • Off. The firmware is operating. • Blinking. The cradle powered on device is operating. • Blinking. Contact your Internet service provider for technical support • Off. Ethernet ports 1-4 • ... remove the attached USB device. • Solid green. The cradle is ready. • Solid red. The Smart Cradle does not detect a docked mobile hotspot. The cradle is now safe to the Internet. • Off. AirCard Smart Cradle Table 1. No USB device is connected or someone pressed the Reset...
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Hardware Setup 10 AirCard Smart Cradle Rear Panel The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the following figure. Pressing the Reset button restores the factory settings. Adjust the antenna ..., see Factory Settings on page 17. Attach the antennas on the Smart Cradle. 2. For more information about the factory settings, see Connect to the WiFi network without typing the WiFi network password (security key). Cradle rear panel Pressing the WPS button lets you add a computer or WiFi device to the AirCard Smart Cradle on page 154.
Hardware Setup 10 AirCard Smart Cradle Rear Panel The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the following figure. Pressing the Reset button restores the factory settings. Adjust the antenna ..., see Factory Settings on page 17. Attach the antennas on the Smart Cradle. 2. For more information about the factory settings, see Connect to the WiFi network without typing the WiFi network password (security key). Cradle rear panel Pressing the WPS button lets you add a computer or WiFi device to the AirCard Smart Cradle on page 154.
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Docking the mobile hotspot for the mobile hotspot. 3. Slide the Smart Cradle's plastic holder back to the open position. 2. Dock the mobile hotspot in the Smart Cradle: 1. Hardware Setup 11 AirCard Smart Cradle Dock the Mobile Hotspot in the Smart Cradle To dock the mobile hotspot in the Smart Cradle. Slide the antenna covers on the bottom of the mobile hotspot to allow enough room for the first time aligns the connectors, so the unit might be stiff going in and out.
Docking the mobile hotspot for the mobile hotspot. 3. Slide the Smart Cradle's plastic holder back to the open position. 2. Dock the mobile hotspot in the Smart Cradle: 1. Hardware Setup 11 AirCard Smart Cradle Dock the Mobile Hotspot in the Smart Cradle To dock the mobile hotspot in the Smart Cradle. Slide the antenna covers on the bottom of the mobile hotspot to allow enough room for the first time aligns the connectors, so the unit might be stiff going in and out.
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...hotspot broadcasts its WiFi signal so that it is docked, the mobile hotspot LCD and home page indicate that you can connect to the Smart Cradle's stronger WiFi signal. Do not try to push the holder forward to 1.5 mm between the plastic holder and the mobile hotspot is ...mobile hotspot detects that it is normal. Note: Some hotspots require a firmware update before they automatically disable WiFi when docked. Hardware Setup 12 AirCard Smart Cradle 4. The mobile hotspot disables its WiFi signal when docked, manually set up to fill the gap. Slide the plastic holder forward to disable ...
...hotspot broadcasts its WiFi signal so that it is docked, the mobile hotspot LCD and home page indicate that you can connect to the Smart Cradle's stronger WiFi signal. Do not try to push the holder forward to 1.5 mm between the plastic holder and the mobile hotspot is ...mobile hotspot detects that it is normal. Note: Some hotspots require a firmware update before they automatically disable WiFi when docked. Hardware Setup 12 AirCard Smart Cradle 4. The mobile hotspot disables its WiFi signal when docked, manually set up to fill the gap. Slide the plastic holder forward to disable ...
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... you access your network anywhere within reach of the AirCard Smart Cradle. Docking the mobile hotspot for wired computers. • Place the cradle in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the cradle and your cradle's signal. Lift the mobile hotspot out of an ...near Ethernet cables for the first time aligns the connectors, so the unit might be used as these: - AirCard Smart Cradle Undock the Mobile Hotspot from the Smart Cradle To undock the mobile hotspot from electrical devices such as a WiFi router. The mobile hotspot enables ...
... you access your network anywhere within reach of the AirCard Smart Cradle. Docking the mobile hotspot for wired computers. • Place the cradle in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the cradle and your cradle's signal. Lift the mobile hotspot out of an ...near Ethernet cables for the first time aligns the connectors, so the unit might be used as these: - AirCard Smart Cradle Undock the Mobile Hotspot from the Smart Cradle To undock the mobile hotspot from electrical devices such as a WiFi router. The mobile hotspot enables ...
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... 14 Aluminum studs - Fish tanks - AirCard Smart Cradle - Solid metal doors - The mobile hotspot Internet service account must be active. When your cradle: 1. Mirrors - Connect the Smart Cradle's power adapter and plug it is in the Smart Cradle on the rear panel of the cradle. The cradle's internal fan turns on only when the cradle senses high temperatures of a cordless phone...
... 14 Aluminum studs - Fish tanks - AirCard Smart Cradle - Solid metal doors - The mobile hotspot Internet service account must be active. When your cradle: 1. Mirrors - Connect the Smart Cradle's power adapter and plug it is in the Smart Cradle on the rear panel of the cradle. The cradle's internal fan turns on only when the cradle senses high temperatures of a cordless phone...
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See the mobile hotspot user guide for more information. 5. Connect to the WiFi network name on the Smart Cradle label Hardware Setup 15 Note: Some hotspots require a firmware update before they automatically disable WiFi when docked. On your computer or WiFi device, find and connect to the Smart Cradle's WiFi network. If your mobile hotspot broadcasts its WiFi signal so that you can connect to the cradle's stronger WiFi signal. AirCard Smart Cradle The mobile hotspot disables its WiFi signal when docked, manually set up your mobile hotspot to disable WiFi when USB is connected.
See the mobile hotspot user guide for more information. 5. Connect to the WiFi network name on the Smart Cradle label Hardware Setup 15 Note: Some hotspots require a firmware update before they automatically disable WiFi when docked. On your computer or WiFi device, find and connect to the Smart Cradle's WiFi network. If your mobile hotspot broadcasts its WiFi signal so that you can connect to the cradle's stronger WiFi signal. AirCard Smart Cradle The mobile hotspot disables its WiFi signal when docked, manually set up your mobile hotspot to disable WiFi when USB is connected.
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Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle This chapter covers the following topics: • Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle • Types of Logins • Change the Language • Log In to the AirCard Smart Cradle • Access the AirCard Smart Cradle with NETGEAR genie Apps 2 16 2.
Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle This chapter covers the following topics: • Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle • Types of Logins • Change the Language • Log In to the AirCard Smart Cradle • Access the AirCard Smart Cradle with NETGEAR genie Apps 2 16 2.
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...of the Ethernet cable to the local area network (LAN). The password is on the cradle. 4. Make sure that power is lit). 2. Your wireless device connects to the AirCard Smart Cradle 17 Connect to the WiFi network. Wired Connection You can connect your computer to the...computer or wireless device connects to notify you set up your computer. 3. AirCard Smart Cradle Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle You can connect to an Ethernet port on the cradle's label. Connect an Ethernet cable to the cradle's network through a wired or WiFi connection. Join the WiFi network and...
...of the Ethernet cable to the local area network (LAN). The password is on the cradle. 4. Make sure that power is lit). 2. Your wireless device connects to the AirCard Smart Cradle 17 Connect to the WiFi network. Wired Connection You can connect your computer to the...computer or wireless device connects to notify you set up your computer. 3. AirCard Smart Cradle Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle You can connect to an Ethernet port on the cradle's label. Connect an Ethernet cable to the cradle's network through a wired or WiFi connection. Join the WiFi network and...
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... This information is connected to the AirCard Smart Cradle: 1. A login prompt displays. 3. Connect to the Smart Cradle: • For a WiFi connection, on the Smart Cradle label. It is important that you understand the difference so that is on the cradle label. • Cradle login.This logs you know which login... 1. Your service provider gave you at the time of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1. Log In to the AirCard Smart Cradle You can log in to the cradle to the WiFi network name on your computer or WiFi device, find this change its...
... This information is connected to the AirCard Smart Cradle: 1. A login prompt displays. 3. Connect to the Smart Cradle: • For a WiFi connection, on the Smart Cradle label. It is important that you understand the difference so that is on the cradle label. • Cradle login.This logs you know which login... 1. Your service provider gave you at the time of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1. Log In to the AirCard Smart Cradle You can log in to the cradle to the WiFi network name on your computer or WiFi device, find this change its...
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...install the app on the rear panel of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1 A login prompt displays. 4. The genie app dashboard screen displays. Access the AirCard Smart Cradle with the following: • Automatically repair common wireless network problems. ...a computer to an Ethernet LAN port on your home network. AirCard Smart Cradle • For a wired connection, use the genie app to access the cradle: 1. In the address field of the Smart Cradle. 2. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Launch a web browser. 3.
...install the app on the rear panel of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1 A login prompt displays. 4. The genie app dashboard screen displays. Access the AirCard Smart Cradle with the following: • Automatically repair common wireless network problems. ...a computer to an Ethernet LAN port on your home network. AirCard Smart Cradle • For a wired connection, use the genie app to access the cradle: 1. In the address field of the Smart Cradle. 2. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Launch a web browser. 3.
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... goes offline. The user name is password. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. AirCard Smart Cradle Manage a Mobile Hotspot When you use a WAN Internet connection and to failover to your mobile hotspot. Smart Cradle using an Ethernet WAN Internet connection Internet Setup 21 The user name and password are... hotspot. In the address field of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1. Use a WAN Internet Connection with Failover You can set up the Smart Cradle to use a web browser to log in to the AirCard Smart Cradle, you can open a tab in the browser to the...
... goes offline. The user name is password. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. AirCard Smart Cradle Manage a Mobile Hotspot When you use a WAN Internet connection and to failover to your mobile hotspot. Smart Cradle using an Ethernet WAN Internet connection Internet Setup 21 The user name and password are... hotspot. In the address field of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1. Use a WAN Internet Connection with Failover You can set up the Smart Cradle to use a web browser to log in to the AirCard Smart Cradle, you can open a tab in the browser to the...