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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. Information is subject to change without notice. 2 AirCard Smart Cradle Support Contact NETGEAR at 1 800 17 22 44 for technical support. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, and AirCard, are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. NETGEAR, Inc.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks © 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. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, and AirCard, are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. NETGEAR, Inc.
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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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... a WiFi signal booster. 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 This AirCard Smart Cradle can also be...
... a WiFi signal booster. 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 This AirCard Smart Cradle can also be...
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AirCard Smart Cradle Unpack Your AirCard Smart Cradle Your package contains the following items. External WiFi antennas (2) AirCard Smart Cradle Figure 2. Hardware Setup 8 Smart Cradle USB port and LEDs You can slide the adjustable holder forward to secure your mobile hotspot when it is docked. Adjustable holder for the mobile hotspot, and the status LEDs and are located on the front of the cradle. 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.
AirCard Smart Cradle Unpack Your AirCard Smart Cradle Your package contains the following items. External WiFi antennas (2) AirCard Smart Cradle Figure 2. Hardware Setup 8 Smart Cradle USB port and LEDs You can slide the adjustable holder forward to secure your mobile hotspot when it is docked. Adjustable holder for the mobile hotspot, and the status LEDs and are located on the front of the cradle. 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.
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...Safely Remove Hardware button, and it is connected to the cradle. • Solid green. The firmware is not supplied to this Ethernet port. 2.4 GHz Wireless 5 GHz WiFi • Solid green. Hardware Setup 9 AirCard Smart Cradle Table 1. A USB device is connected and is booting. ...• Blinking amber. The Smart Cradle does not detect a docked mobile hotspot. The cradle is ready. • Solid red. The 5 GHz WiFi radio is off ...
...Safely Remove Hardware button, and it is connected to the cradle. • Solid green. The firmware is not supplied to this Ethernet port. 2.4 GHz Wireless 5 GHz WiFi • Solid green. Hardware Setup 9 AirCard Smart Cradle Table 1. A USB device is connected and is booting. ...• Blinking amber. The Smart Cradle does not detect a docked mobile hotspot. The cradle is ready. • Solid red. The 5 GHz WiFi radio is off ...
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...the WiFi network without typing the WiFi network password (security key). Hardware Setup 10 Cradle rear panel Pressing the WPS button lets you add a computer or WiFi device to the AirCard Smart Cradle on the threaded antenna posts, ensuring that they point straight up. Attach the ...antennas on page 17. For more information about WPS, see Factory Settings on the Smart Cradle. 2. Pressing the Reset button restores the factory settings. AirCard Smart Cradle Rear Panel The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the following figure. Attach the External ...
...the WiFi network without typing the WiFi network password (security key). Hardware Setup 10 Cradle rear panel Pressing the WPS button lets you add a computer or WiFi device to the AirCard Smart Cradle on the threaded antenna posts, ensuring that they point straight up. Attach the ...antennas on page 17. For more information about WPS, see Factory Settings on the Smart Cradle. 2. Pressing the Reset button restores the factory settings. AirCard Smart Cradle Rear Panel The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the following figure. Attach the External ...
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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 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. AirCard Smart Cradle Dock the Mobile Hotspot in the Smart Cradle To dock the mobile hotspot in the Smart Cradle.
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 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. AirCard Smart Cradle Dock the Mobile Hotspot in the Smart Cradle To dock the mobile hotspot in the Smart Cradle.
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...Note: Some hotspots require a firmware update before they automatically disable WiFi when docked. AirCard Smart Cradle 4. Hardware Setup 12 Note: A gap of up your mobile hotspot detects that it is normal. When the Smart Cradle detects your mobile 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 secure the mobile hotspot. When your mobile hotspot to 1.5...
...Note: Some hotspots require a firmware update before they automatically disable WiFi when docked. AirCard Smart Cradle 4. Hardware Setup 12 Note: A gap of up your mobile hotspot detects that it is normal. When the Smart Cradle detects your mobile 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 secure the mobile hotspot. When your mobile hotspot to 1.5...
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... security systems - When you access your network anywhere within line of the AirCard Smart Cradle. AirCard Smart Cradle Undock the Mobile Hotspot from the Smart Cradle To undock the mobile hotspot from the Smart Cradle, the Smart Cradle loses its own WiFi again after being undocked so that the cradle is difficult to lift, gently wiggle it side to side to disconnect...
... security systems - When you access your network anywhere within line of the AirCard Smart Cradle. AirCard Smart Cradle Undock the Mobile Hotspot from the Smart Cradle To undock the mobile hotspot from the Smart Cradle, the Smart Cradle loses its own WiFi again after being undocked so that the cradle is difficult to lift, gently wiggle it side to side to disconnect...
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... that it is powering up and then turns off . 3. AirCard Smart Cradle - Brick - When your mobile hotspot's Internet connection, the Internet LED lights green and the Smart Cradle uses the mobile hotspot's Internet connection. Dock the mobile hotspot in the Smart Cradle on the rear panel of the cradle. If the Power LED does not light, press the...
... that it is powering up and then turns off . 3. AirCard Smart Cradle - Brick - When your mobile hotspot's Internet connection, the Internet LED lights green and the Smart Cradle uses the mobile hotspot's Internet connection. Dock the mobile hotspot in the Smart Cradle on the rear panel of the cradle. If the Power LED does not light, press the...
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See the mobile hotspot user guide for more information. 5. Note: Some hotspots require a firmware update before they automatically disable WiFi when docked. Connect to the WiFi network name on the Smart Cradle label Hardware Setup 15 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. Note: Some hotspots require a firmware update before they automatically disable WiFi when docked. Connect to the WiFi network name on the Smart Cradle label Hardware Setup 15 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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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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...device. 3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the AirCard Smart Cradle 17 Your computer connects to the WiFi network. Check the WPS instructions for WPS connections. Make sure that power is supplied to the cradle (its Power LED is lit). 2. Make sure that an Ethernet ...On your computer to use WPS to connect to the WiFi network: 1. Your wireless device connects to the local area network (LAN). AirCard Smart Cradle Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle You can find and select the WiFi network. To use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses ...
...device. 3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the AirCard Smart Cradle 17 Your computer connects to the WiFi network. Check the WPS instructions for WPS connections. Make sure that power is supplied to the cradle (its Power LED is lit). 2. Make sure that an Ethernet ...On your computer to use WPS to connect to the WiFi network: 1. Your wireless device connects to the local area network (LAN). AirCard Smart Cradle Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle You can find and select the WiFi network. To use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses ...
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... the AirCard Smart Cradle 18 Connect a computer to the Smart Cradle: • For a WiFi connection, on the Smart Cradle label. In the address field of logins: • Mobile broadband account login. Your cradle is connected to confirm this login information in to use. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Types of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or...
... the AirCard Smart Cradle 18 Connect a computer to the Smart Cradle: • For a WiFi connection, on the Smart Cradle label. In the address field of logins: • Mobile broadband account login. Your cradle is connected to confirm this login information in to use. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Types of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or...
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... genie app is admin. The user name is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your smartphone, tablet, or computer. 3. 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 default password is password. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www...
... genie app is admin. The user name is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your smartphone, tablet, or computer. 3. 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 default password is password. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www...
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... 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 your mobile hotspot. A login prompt displays. 3. Smart Cradle using an Ethernet WAN Internet connection Internet Setup 21 In the address field of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1. The...
... 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 your mobile hotspot. A login prompt displays. 3. Smart Cradle using an Ethernet WAN Internet connection Internet Setup 21 In the address field of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1. The...