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...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter Model No.: MA180 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope ...carries the CE Mark: Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China...
...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter Model No.: MA180 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope ...carries the CE Mark: Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China...
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MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Package Contents The following contents should be found in your package: One MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide Note: Make sure that the above items are contained in the package. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor. 1
MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Package Contents The following contents should be found in your package: One MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide Note: Make sure that the above items are contained in the package. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor. 1
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MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 1. Product Overview 1.1 Introduction TP-LINK's 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter, MA180 allows you to connect to the Internet in locations that are unable to receive conventional broadband. 1.2 Conventions The 'Adapter' mentioned in this User Guide stands for MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter without any explanations. 1.3 Main Features Download speed up to 7.2Mbps Upload speed up to 5.76Mbps Micro SD...
MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 1. Product Overview 1.1 Introduction TP-LINK's 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter, MA180 allows you to connect to the Internet in locations that are unable to receive conventional broadband. 1.2 Conventions The 'Adapter' mentioned in this User Guide stands for MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter without any explanations. 1.3 Main Features Download speed up to 7.2Mbps Upload speed up to 5.76Mbps Micro SD...
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1.5 Hardware Overview MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide LED Explanation: Status Solid Red Flashing Red Flashing Green Solid Green Indication The Adapter is available with a successful Internet connection. 3 The SIM/USIM card has registered to the network. The network is initializing. No SIM/USIM card is inserted.
1.5 Hardware Overview MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide LED Explanation: Status Solid Red Flashing Red Flashing Green Solid Green Indication The Adapter is available with a successful Internet connection. 3 The SIM/USIM card has registered to the network. The network is initializing. No SIM/USIM card is inserted.
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Insert the SIM card and the Micro SD card in the direction indicated on your computer. 4 Open the cover. 2. Installation 2.1 Hardware Installation Install the Adapter following the steps below: 1. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2. You need to eject it form the Adapter. 3. To remove the Micro SD card, press it to buy one yourself. Plug the Adapter directly into the USB port on the Adapter. Note: A Micro SD card is an optional accessory. Replace the cover. 4.
Insert the SIM card and the Micro SD card in the direction indicated on your computer. 4 Open the cover. 2. Installation 2.1 Hardware Installation Install the Adapter following the steps below: 1. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2. You need to eject it form the Adapter. 3. To remove the Micro SD card, press it to buy one yourself. Plug the Adapter directly into the USB port on the Adapter. Note: A Micro SD card is an optional accessory. Replace the cover. 4.
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.... Note: Figure 2-1 The device will appear as shown in My Computer. The InstallShield Wizard window will guide you through the installation procedures. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide 2.2 Software Installation The MA180's Setup Wizard will appear. The procedures in Windows 7 as an example. 1. The window as a virtual disk in Figure 2-1 will appear on your...
.... Note: Figure 2-1 The device will appear as shown in My Computer. The InstallShield Wizard window will guide you through the installation procedures. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide 2.2 Software Installation The MA180's Setup Wizard will appear. The procedures in Windows 7 as an example. 1. The window as a virtual disk in Figure 2-1 will appear on your...
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Click Install to be located or leave it in default location. Figure 2-3 4. Click Change to specify the destination you wish the application to begin the installation. 6 Click Next to continue. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-2 3.
Click Install to be located or leave it in default location. Figure 2-3 4. Click Change to specify the destination you wish the application to begin the installation. 6 Click Next to continue. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-2 3.
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Figure 2-5 6. The screen as shown in Figure 2-6 will then appear. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-4 5. Please wait. The installation process may take 1~2 minutes. Click Finish to complete the setup. 7
Figure 2-5 6. The screen as shown in Figure 2-6 will then appear. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-4 5. Please wait. The installation process may take 1~2 minutes. Click Finish to complete the setup. 7
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MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Note: After installation, the icon Figure 2-6 will appear on your desktop. Double-clicking it can start the utility. 8
MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Note: After installation, the icon Figure 2-6 will appear on your desktop. Double-clicking it can start the utility. 8
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... will appear on the icon to display the Network interface. Connect to network following the steps below. 1. Here we use the Profile 1 as an example. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 3.
... will appear on the icon to display the Network interface. Connect to network following the steps below. 1. Here we use the Profile 1 as an example. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 3.
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Figure 3-3 10 MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 3. To disconnect from the Internet, click Disconnect. If you see the Disconnect button and the icon , it indicates that you are now connected to the Internet and can enjoy using it.
Figure 3-3 10 MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 3. To disconnect from the Internet, click Disconnect. If you see the Disconnect button and the icon , it indicates that you are now connected to the Internet and can enjoy using it.
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MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 4. The following table lists the status information. 11 Management This section will show you with an easy interface to manage the MA180 using the utility. Display the Statistic interface Display the Settings interface. Display ... There are six functional button icons: Network, Message, Phonebook, Statistic, Settings and Help. Display the Message interface. The MA180 uses utility as the management software. Display the Phonebook interface. The followings are detailed descriptions. 4.1.1 Functional Button Icons There ...
MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 4. The following table lists the status information. 11 Management This section will show you with an easy interface to manage the MA180 using the utility. Display the Statistic interface Display the Settings interface. Display ... There are six functional button icons: Network, Message, Phonebook, Statistic, Settings and Help. Display the Message interface. The MA180 uses utility as the management software. Display the Phonebook interface. The followings are detailed descriptions. 4.1.1 Functional Button Icons There ...
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Status MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Information Indicates the network's signal strength. Indicates that the Adapter has been connected to your computer. 4.2 Message Click on the icon , and you will see the Message interface as shown in Figure 4-1. ... card has not been inserted. Indicates that a new message is disconnected. Indicates that the SIM/USIM card has been inserted. Indicates that the Adapter has not been connected to your computer. Indicates that the PIN protection has been enabled. Indicates that the current Internet status is received (with...
Status MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Information Indicates the network's signal strength. Indicates that the Adapter has been connected to your computer. 4.2 Message Click on the icon , and you will see the Message interface as shown in Figure 4-1. ... card has not been inserted. Indicates that a new message is disconnected. Indicates that the SIM/USIM card has been inserted. Indicates that the Adapter has not been connected to your computer. Indicates that the PIN protection has been enabled. Indicates that the current Internet status is received (with...
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above the message list to display the New Message interface as shown 13 Click on PC. 4.2.1 Create and Send a Message To create and send a new message, follow the steps below: 1. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-1 Inbox: Saves the received messages. Outbox: Saves the sent messages. Draftbox: Saves the unsent messages. Note: The sent messages and the unsent messages can only be saved on the icon in Figure 4-2.
above the message list to display the New Message interface as shown 13 Click on PC. 4.2.1 Create and Send a Message To create and send a new message, follow the steps below: 1. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-1 Inbox: Saves the received messages. Outbox: Saves the sent messages. Draftbox: Saves the unsent messages. Note: The sent messages and the unsent messages can only be saved on the icon in Figure 4-2.
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There are two methods: 1) Enter the recipient's number directly. 2) Click Send to save the message as shown in Figure 4-3. Enter the message content. Figure 4-3 3. and then select a number in the Choose Number interface, as a draft. Click Cancel to exit edition of the current message. 14 Enter the recipient's number. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-2 2. After the edition, you can choose the following options: Click Send to send the message. Click Save to ...
There are two methods: 1) Enter the recipient's number directly. 2) Click Send to save the message as shown in Figure 4-3. Enter the message content. Figure 4-3 3. and then select a number in the Choose Number interface, as a draft. Click Cancel to exit edition of the current message. 14 Enter the recipient's number. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-2 2. After the edition, you can choose the following options: Click Send to send the message. Click Save to ...
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... a message to delete a message, it will be displayed in the message list area. 4.2.3 View a Message To view a message, follow the steps below the message list. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Note: You can also send mass messages following the above the message list for the received messages. You can set visual and...
... a message to delete a message, it will be displayed in the message list area. 4.2.3 View a Message To view a message, follow the steps below the message list. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Note: You can also send mass messages following the above the message list for the received messages. You can set visual and...
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... message arrives With this item checked, the selected tone will be played when a new message arrives. When a new message arrives, it will be saved in !" MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-4 4.2.4.1 Alert Settings You can specify a location to locate a tone file. 2. Meanwhile the icon will appear on the lower-right corner of the...
... message arrives With this item checked, the selected tone will be played when a new message arrives. When a new message arrives, it will be saved in !" MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-4 4.2.4.1 Alert Settings You can specify a location to locate a tone file. 2. Meanwhile the icon will appear on the lower-right corner of the...
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MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide 4.3 Phonebook Click on the icon , and you choose to save the contact on the icon above the contact list to display the New Contact interface. It differs according to the location you choose. 1) If you will appear. 17 Click on the SIM/USIM card, the interface as shown in Figure 4-6 will see the Phonebook interface, as shown in Figure 4-5. Choose a location for the new contact by clicking the PC button or the SIM button. 2. Figure 4-5 4.3.1 Create a Contact To create a contact, follow the steps below: 1.
MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide 4.3 Phonebook Click on the icon , and you choose to save the contact on the icon above the contact list to display the New Contact interface. It differs according to the location you choose. 1) If you will appear. 17 Click on the SIM/USIM card, the interface as shown in Figure 4-6 will see the Phonebook interface, as shown in Figure 4-5. Choose a location for the new contact by clicking the PC button or the SIM button. 2. Figure 4-5 4.3.1 Create a Contact To create a contact, follow the steps below: 1.
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Enter the above information. 4. Enter the name/phone number and then the matched contacts will be displayed in Figure 4-7 will appear beside it. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-6 2) If you choose to exit edition of the current contact. 4.3.2 Search a Contact To search a contact, click on your PC, the interface as shown in the contact list area. 4.3.3 View a contact To view a contact, follow the steps below: 18 Click OK to save the contact or click Cancel to save the contact on the icon and a textbox will appear. Figure 4-7 3.
Enter the above information. 4. Enter the name/phone number and then the matched contacts will be displayed in Figure 4-7 will appear beside it. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-6 2) If you choose to exit edition of the current contact. 4.3.2 Search a Contact To search a contact, click on your PC, the interface as shown in the contact list area. 4.3.3 View a contact To view a contact, follow the steps below: 18 Click OK to save the contact or click Cancel to save the contact on the icon and a textbox will appear. Figure 4-7 3.
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... traffic statistics. Figure 4-8 19 Select a contact to delete the selected contact, it . Click on the icon , and you will be displayed below the contact list. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide 1.
... traffic statistics. Figure 4-8 19 Select a contact to delete the selected contact, it . Click on the icon , and you will be displayed below the contact list. MA180 3.75G HSUPA USB Adapter User Guide 1.