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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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Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, and AirCard, are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. 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. Information is subject to change without notice. 2 Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory.
Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, and AirCard, are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. 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. Information is subject to change without notice. 2 Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory.
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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... 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...
... 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... 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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...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...106 Edit a Static Route 107 Delete a Static Route 108 View Devices Currently Connected to the AirCard Smart Cradle 108 Remote Management 109 Monitor Internet Traffic 111 Set Up the AirCard Smart Cradle to Respond to Pings on the Internet Port . 112 Chapter 8 Share a USB Device Attached to...
...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...106 Edit a Static Route 107 Delete a Static Route 108 View Devices Currently Connected to the AirCard Smart Cradle 108 Remote Management 109 Monitor Internet Traffic 111 Set Up the AirCard Smart Cradle to Respond to Pings on the Internet Port . 112 Chapter 8 Share a USB Device Attached to...
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... 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 ... Network Connectivity 150 WiFi Connectivity 150 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 150 Test the LAN Path to Your Smart Cradle 151 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 151 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Settings 154 Technical Specifications 156 6
... 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 ... Network Connectivity 150 WiFi Connectivity 150 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 150 Test the LAN Path to Your Smart Cradle 151 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 151 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Settings 154 Technical Specifications 156 6
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...• 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 1. Figure 1. This AirCard Smart Cradle can also be used as a standalone 802.11ac dual-band WiFi router. It charges your mobile hotspot... your AirCard mobile hotspot into a powerful LTE router by combining the benefits of a home router and a WiFi signal booster. Hardware Setup 1 The AirCard Smart Cradle allows you to both wired and wireless devices.
...• 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 1. Figure 1. This AirCard Smart Cradle can also be used as a standalone 802.11ac dual-band WiFi router. It charges your mobile hotspot... your AirCard mobile hotspot into a powerful LTE router by combining the benefits of a home router and a WiFi signal booster. Hardware Setup 1 The AirCard Smart Cradle allows you to both wired and wireless devices.
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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. Smart Cradle USB port and LEDs You can slide the adjustable holder forward to secure your mobile hotspot when it is docked. AirCard Smart Cradle Unpack Your AirCard Smart Cradle Your package contains the following items. External WiFi antennas (2) AirCard Smart Cradle Figure 2.
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. Smart Cradle USB port and LEDs You can slide the adjustable holder forward to secure your mobile hotspot when it is docked. AirCard Smart Cradle Unpack Your AirCard Smart Cradle Your package contains the following items. External WiFi antennas (2) AirCard Smart Cradle Figure 2.
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... • Solid amber. A USB device is operating. • Blinking. The Smart Cradle does not detect a docked mobile hotspot. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is connected but unrecognized. • Off. The 5 GHz WiFi radio is off . Hardware Setup 9 Ethernet ports 1-4 • Solid green. The cradle is in WPS mode. • Off. The WiFi radio is.... The firmware is now safe to this Ethernet port. 2.4 GHz Wireless 5 GHz WiFi • Solid green. The firmware is in WPS mode. • Off. AirCard Smart Cradle Table 1.
... • Solid amber. A USB device is operating. • Blinking. The Smart Cradle does not detect a docked mobile hotspot. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is connected but unrecognized. • Off. The 5 GHz WiFi radio is off . Hardware Setup 9 Ethernet ports 1-4 • Solid green. The cradle is in WPS mode. • Off. The WiFi radio is.... The firmware is now safe to this Ethernet port. 2.4 GHz Wireless 5 GHz WiFi • Solid green. The firmware is in WPS mode. • Off. AirCard Smart Cradle Table 1.
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... information about WPS, see Factory Settings on the threaded antenna posts, ensuring that they point straight up. Hardware Setup 10 AirCard Smart Cradle Rear Panel The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the following figure. Align the antennas with the antenna posts on ...1-4 port button On/Off connector button TS-9 Power antenna input connector Figure 4. Cradle rear panel Pressing the WPS button lets you add a computer or WiFi device to the AirCard Smart Cradle on the Smart Cradle. 2. For more information about the factory settings, see Connect to the WiFi ...
... information about WPS, see Factory Settings on the threaded antenna posts, ensuring that they point straight up. Hardware Setup 10 AirCard Smart Cradle Rear Panel The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the following figure. Align the antennas with the antenna posts on ...1-4 port button On/Off connector button TS-9 Power antenna input connector Figure 4. Cradle rear panel Pressing the WPS button lets you add a computer or WiFi device to the AirCard Smart Cradle on the Smart Cradle. 2. For more information about the factory settings, see Connect to the WiFi ...
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Slide the Smart Cradle's plastic holder back to the open position. 2. Hardware Setup 11 Docking the mobile hotspot for the mobile hotspot. 3. AirCard Smart Cradle Dock the Mobile Hotspot in the Smart Cradle To dock the mobile hotspot in and out. 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 the Smart Cradle: 1. Dock the mobile hotspot in the Smart Cradle.
Slide the Smart Cradle's plastic holder back to the open position. 2. Hardware Setup 11 Docking the mobile hotspot for the mobile hotspot. 3. AirCard Smart Cradle Dock the Mobile Hotspot in the Smart Cradle To dock the mobile hotspot in and out. 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 the Smart Cradle: 1. Dock the mobile hotspot in the Smart Cradle.
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... your mobile hotspot detects that it is docked, the mobile hotspot LCD and home page indicate that you can connect to the Smart Cradle's stronger WiFi signal. The mobile hotspot disables its WiFi signal when docked, manually set up to disable WiFi. Note: Some hotspots require a ...the holder forward to secure the mobile hotspot. The mobile hotspot must have an active Internet service account. The mobile hotspot uses the Smart Cradle's more information. See the mobile hotspot user guide for more powerful internal 3G/4G antennas for better network coverage and charges itself through the...
... your mobile hotspot detects that it is docked, the mobile hotspot LCD and home page indicate that you can connect to the Smart Cradle's stronger WiFi signal. The mobile hotspot disables its WiFi signal when docked, manually set up to disable WiFi. Note: Some hotspots require a ...the holder forward to secure the mobile hotspot. The mobile hotspot must have an active Internet service account. The mobile hotspot uses the Smart Cradle's more information. See the mobile hotspot user guide for more powerful internal 3G/4G antennas for better network coverage and charges itself through the...
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...and around your wireless connection can limit the range. Home security systems - AirCard Smart Cradle Undock the Mobile Hotspot from the Smart Cradle To undock the mobile hotspot from the AirCard Smart Cradle. If the mobile hotspot is within the operating range of your home might be ...used as these: - Additionally, other devices that the cradle is difficult to lift, gently wiggle it from the Smart Cradle: 1. Ceiling fans - Lift the mobile hotspot out of your cradle's signal. The mobile hotspot enables its Internet connection, but it can ...
...and around your wireless connection can limit the range. Home security systems - AirCard Smart Cradle Undock the Mobile Hotspot from the Smart Cradle To undock the mobile hotspot from the AirCard Smart Cradle. If the mobile hotspot is within the operating range of your home might be ...used as these: - Additionally, other devices that the cradle is difficult to lift, gently wiggle it from the Smart Cradle: 1. Ceiling fans - Lift the mobile hotspot out of your cradle's signal. The mobile hotspot enables its Internet connection, but it can ...
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...mobile hotspot detects that it is in the cradle. Aluminum studs - Base of the cradle. Place the cradle in the Smart Cradle on the rear panel of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz cordless phone • Place the cradle away from high temperatures. Solid metal doors -... such as these: - When the cradle detects your cradle: 1. Hardware Setup 14 AirCard Smart Cradle - Fish tanks - Mirrors - Concrete Install Your Smart Cradle To install your mobile hotspot's Internet connection, the Internet LED lights green and the Smart Cradle uses the mobile hotspot's Internet connection....
...mobile hotspot detects that it is in the cradle. Aluminum studs - Base of the cradle. Place the cradle in the Smart Cradle on the rear panel of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz cordless phone • Place the cradle away from high temperatures. Solid metal doors -... such as these: - When the cradle detects your cradle: 1. Hardware Setup 14 AirCard Smart Cradle - Fish tanks - Mirrors - Concrete Install Your Smart Cradle To install your mobile hotspot's Internet connection, the Internet LED lights green and the Smart Cradle uses the mobile hotspot's Internet connection....
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On your mobile hotspot broadcasts its WiFi signal so that you can connect to the cradle's stronger WiFi signal. See the mobile hotspot user guide for more information. 5. 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. 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. If your computer or WiFi ...
On your mobile hotspot broadcasts its WiFi signal so that you can connect to the cradle's stronger WiFi signal. See the mobile hotspot user guide for more information. 5. 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. 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. If your computer or WiFi ...
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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. 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
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...you set up your computer or wireless device, find and select the WiFi network: 1. WiFi Connection You can connect to the cradle's WiFi network with an Ethernet cable: 1. Check the WPS instructions for WPS connections. On your computer to the WiFi network...connects to the cradle (its Power LED is on your computer or wireless device. 3. Connect to the cradle's network through a wired or WiFi connection. Within two minutes, on the cradle's label. AirCard Smart Cradle Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle You can connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle 17 The password...
...you set up your computer or wireless device, find and select the WiFi network: 1. WiFi Connection You can connect to the cradle's WiFi network with an Ethernet cable: 1. Check the WPS instructions for WPS connections. On your computer to the WiFi network...connects to the cradle (its Power LED is on your computer or wireless device. 3. Connect to the cradle's network through a wired or WiFi connection. Within two minutes, on the cradle's label. AirCard Smart Cradle Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle You can connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle 17 The password...
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...) and password for wireless access. The login that you in to the Smart Cradle. 2. If you cannot find and connect to the WiFi network name on the cradle label. • Cradle login.This logs you at the time of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Your...
...) and password for wireless access. The login that you in to the Smart Cradle. 2. If you cannot find and connect to the WiFi network name on the cradle label. • Cradle login.This logs you at the time of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Your...
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... the rear panel of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1 A login prompt displays. 4. Launch a web browser. 3. The BASIC Home screen displays. 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. The user name is password. The user name...
... the rear panel of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1 A login prompt displays. 4. Launch a web browser. 3. The BASIC Home screen displays. 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. The user name is password. The user name...
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...netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1. Enter the cradle user name and password. The mobile hotspot's web-based home page opens in the browser to configure a mobile hotspot. The default password is admin. Figure 5. The user name is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Smart Cradle... use a web browser to log in to the AirCard Smart Cradle, you can set up the Smart Cradle to use a WAN Internet connection and to failover to the Smart Cradle. 2. The mobile hotspot must be docked in the Smart Cradle. To manage a mobile hotspot: 1. For more...
...netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1. Enter the cradle user name and password. The mobile hotspot's web-based home page opens in the browser to configure a mobile hotspot. The default password is admin. Figure 5. The user name is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Smart Cradle... use a web browser to log in to the AirCard Smart Cradle, you can set up the Smart Cradle to use a WAN Internet connection and to failover to the Smart Cradle. 2. The mobile hotspot must be docked in the Smart Cradle. To manage a mobile hotspot: 1. For more...