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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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Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, and AirCard, are trademarks of 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, Inc. 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. Information is subject to change without notice. 2 AirCard Smart Cradle Support Contact NETGEAR at 1 800 17 22 44 for technical support. NETGEAR, Inc. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc.
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... 10 Dock the Mobile 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 Chapter 3 Internet Setup Manage a Mobile Hotspot 21 Use a WAN Internet Connection with Failover 21 Specify the...
... 10 Dock the Mobile 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 Chapter 3 Internet Setup Manage a Mobile Hotspot 21 Use a WAN Internet Connection with Failover 21 Specify the...
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... Port Forwarding Service 54 Edit a Port Forwarding Service 55 Delete a Port Forwarding Entry 56 Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public 56 How the Cradle Implements the Port Forwarding Rule 57 Set Up Port Triggering 57 Add a Port Triggering Service 58 Enable Port Triggering 59 Application Example: Port Triggering for... 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...
... Port Forwarding Service 54 Edit a Port Forwarding Service 55 Delete a Port Forwarding Entry 56 Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public 56 How the Cradle Implements the Port Forwarding Rule 57 Set Up Port Triggering 57 Add a Port Triggering Service 58 Enable Port Triggering 59 Application Example: Port Triggering for... 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...
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... 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 AirCard Smart Cradle Status 100 Display Internet Port Statistics 101 Check the Internet Connection Status 102 ...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 ...
... 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 AirCard Smart Cradle Status 100 Display Internet Port Statistics 101 Check the Internet Connection Status 102 ...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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...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 Troubleshoot PPPoE 148 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 149 Changes Not Saved 149 Cellular Network Connectivity 150 WiFi Connectivity ...
...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 Troubleshoot PPPoE 148 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 149 Changes Not Saved 149 Cellular Network Connectivity 150 WiFi Connectivity ...
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... of a home router and a WiFi signal booster. Figure 1. 1. This AirCard Smart Cradle can also be used as a standalone 802.11ac dual-band WiFi router. 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...
... of a home router and a WiFi signal booster. Figure 1. 1. This AirCard Smart Cradle can also be used as a standalone 802.11ac dual-band WiFi router. 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...
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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. 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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...1-4 • Solid green. The WiFi radio is ready. • Solid red. A USB device is connected and is off . • Solid green. The cradle powered on device is now safe to this Ethernet port. • Off. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is in WPS mode. • Off. The... USB port Internet Description • Solid amber. The Internet connection is corrupted. The firmware is ready. • Solid amber. AirCard Smart Cradle Table 1. No USB device is connected or someone pressed the Reset button. • Solid green. A powered-on and ready. • Blinking green.
...1-4 • Solid green. The WiFi radio is ready. • Solid red. A USB device is connected and is off . • Solid green. The cradle powered on device is now safe to this Ethernet port. • Off. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is in WPS mode. • Off. The... USB port Internet Description • Solid amber. The Internet connection is corrupted. The firmware is ready. • Solid amber. AirCard Smart Cradle Table 1. No USB device is connected or someone pressed the Reset button. • Solid green. A powered-on and ready. • Blinking green.
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AirCard Smart Cradle Rear Panel The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the following figure. For more information about WPS, see Factory Settings on the threaded ... on page 17. WPS button TS-9 Ethernet Internet Reset Power antenna LAN ports 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...
AirCard Smart Cradle Rear Panel The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the following figure. For more information about WPS, see Factory Settings on the threaded ... on page 17. WPS button TS-9 Ethernet Internet Reset Power antenna LAN ports 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...
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Slide the Smart Cradle's plastic holder back to the open position. 2. Hardware Setup 11 Dock the mobile hotspot in and out. Docking the mobile hotspot for the mobile hotspot. 3. 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. AirCard Smart Cradle Dock the Mobile Hotspot in the Smart Cradle To dock the mobile hotspot in the Smart Cradle: 1.
Slide the Smart Cradle's plastic holder back to the open position. 2. Hardware Setup 11 Dock the mobile hotspot in and out. Docking the mobile hotspot for the mobile hotspot. 3. 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. AirCard Smart Cradle Dock the Mobile Hotspot in the Smart Cradle To dock the mobile hotspot in the Smart Cradle: 1.
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... automatically disable WiFi when docked. If your mobile hotspot broadcasts its WiFi signal so that it is normal. Hardware Setup 12 When the Smart Cradle detects your mobile hotspot detects that it is docked, the mobile hotspot LCD and home page indicate that you can connect to disable WiFi.... hotspot user guide for more powerful internal 3G/4G antennas for better network coverage and charges itself through the Smart Cradle. Note: A gap of up your mobile hotspot 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...
... automatically disable WiFi when docked. If your mobile hotspot broadcasts its WiFi signal so that it is normal. Hardware Setup 12 When the Smart Cradle detects your mobile hotspot detects that it is docked, the mobile hotspot LCD and home page indicate that you can connect to disable WiFi.... hotspot user guide for more powerful internal 3G/4G antennas for better network coverage and charges itself through the Smart Cradle. Note: A gap of up your mobile hotspot 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...
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... passes through can connect to disconnect it side to side to the mobile hotspot WiFi. For example, the thickness and number of your cradle's signal. Wireless access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other devices that emit a wireless signal for network access. ... power outlet and near Ethernet cables for the first time aligns the connectors, so the unit might affect your cradle. Home security systems - Position the Smart Cradle The cradle lets you can limit the range. Microwaves Hardware Setup 13 Lift the mobile hotspot out of your wireless network....
... passes through can connect to disconnect it side to side to the mobile hotspot WiFi. For example, the thickness and number of your cradle's signal. Wireless access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other devices that emit a wireless signal for network access. ... power outlet and near Ethernet cables for the first time aligns the connectors, so the unit might affect your cradle. Home security systems - Position the Smart Cradle The cradle lets you can limit the range. Microwaves Hardware Setup 13 Lift the mobile hotspot out of your wireless network....
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...the Power On/Off button on page 11 4. When the cradle detects your cradle: 1. Once the mobile hotspot and cradle temperatures return to lower levels, the fan switches off . When your preferred location. 2. Place the cradle in your mobile hotspot detects that it is docked, the... happen during continuous high-data rate transmissions or if the cradle is powering up , the cradle's internal fan turns on momentarily when the cradle is in the Smart Cradle. AirCard Smart Cradle - Hardware Setup 14 Connect the Smart Cradle's power adapter and plug it is docked in a warm...
...the Power On/Off button on page 11 4. When the cradle detects your cradle: 1. Once the mobile hotspot and cradle temperatures return to lower levels, the fan switches off . When your preferred location. 2. Place the cradle in your mobile hotspot detects that it is docked, the... happen during continuous high-data rate transmissions or if the cradle is powering up , the cradle's internal fan turns on momentarily when the cradle is in the Smart Cradle. AirCard Smart Cradle - Hardware Setup 14 Connect the Smart Cradle's power adapter and plug it is docked in a warm...
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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. See the mobile hotspot user guide for more information. 5. 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.
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. See the mobile hotspot user guide for more information. 5. 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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...address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Your computer connects to the AirCard Smart Cradle 17 WiFi Connection You can connect to the cradle (its Power LED is lit). 2. Connect to the local area network (LAN). Make sure that power is supplied... other end of the Ethernet cable to the WiFi network. Make sure that power is supplied to the cradle's WiFi network with an Ethernet cable: 1. Within two minutes, on the cradle's label. 3. Your wireless device connects to one of the numbered Ethernet ports. Your computer or wireless ...
...address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Your computer connects to the AirCard Smart Cradle 17 WiFi Connection You can connect to the cradle (its Power LED is lit). 2. Connect to the local area network (LAN). Make sure that power is supplied... other end of the Ethernet cable to the WiFi network. Make sure that power is supplied to the cradle's WiFi network with an Ethernet cable: 1. Within two minutes, on the cradle's label. 3. Your wireless device connects to one of the numbered Ethernet ports. Your computer or wireless ...
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...of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1. This information is on the Smart Cradle label. Enter the cradle user name and password. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Log In to the AirCard Smart Cradle You can log in to the cradle to the AirCard Smart Cradle: 1. It is set ...default, the language is important that you understand the difference so that you cannot find and connect to the WiFi network name on the cradle label. • Cradle login.This logs you this login information in to view or change its settings. To log in a letter or some other...
...of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1. This information is on the Smart Cradle label. Enter the cradle user name and password. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Log In to the AirCard Smart Cradle You can log in to the cradle to the AirCard Smart Cradle: 1. It is set ...default, the language is important that you understand the difference so that you cannot find and connect to the WiFi network name on the cradle label. • Cradle login.This logs you this login information in to view or change its settings. To log in a letter or some other...
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... to 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. Access the AirCard Smart Cradle with the following: • Automatically repair common wireless network problems. • Easily manage cradle features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test...
... to 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. Access the AirCard Smart Cradle with the following: • Automatically repair common wireless network problems. • Easily manage cradle features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test...
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...WAN Internet connection Internet Setup 21 In the address field of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. To view the ... password is admin. The mobile hotspot's web-based home page opens in the Smart Cradle. To manage a mobile hotspot: 1. Figure 5. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that ...is connected to the Smart Cradle. 2. Use a WAN Internet Connection with Failover You can open a tab in the browser to configure a...
...WAN Internet connection Internet Setup 21 In the address field of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. To view the ... password is admin. The mobile hotspot's web-based home page opens in the Smart Cradle. To manage a mobile hotspot: 1. Figure 5. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that ...is connected to the Smart Cradle. 2. Use a WAN Internet Connection with Failover You can open a tab in the browser to configure a...