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Using the TATA Photon Wi-Fi SER8189                                                                                               

 
Introduction 
 

Thank  you for purchasing the TATA Photon Wi-Fi SER8189 portable router.

 

This device doesn’t need wires, cables, 

or software to configure it through your Web browser. 

 

This  guide  describes  the  browser  Interface  that  allows  you  to  configure  the  TATA  Photon  Wi-Fi  SER8189.  For 

information about setting up your device, device maintenance and care, etc., consult the printed Quick Start Guide 

that comes with this device.   

 

We recommend that you read this manual before you start using the TATA Photon Wi-Fi SER8189. 

 

 

Charging the TATA Photon Wi-Fi SER8189 Device 

 

Note.

   

The battery should be fully charged before using the 

TATA Photon Wi-Fi SER8189 for the first time. 

We recommend an initial charge time of approximately   

2 hours. When fully charged, a solid green light will appear   

next to ‘Power’ display on the device.   

 

                                                                                                          <Green>            <Orange>            <Red> 

  A red or orange light indicates you need to re-charge. Included in your TATA Photon Wi-Fi SER8189 package is an 

AC-Adapter. 

Summary of Contents for Photon Wi-Fi SER8189

Page 1: ...Linux 11 The Browser Interface and Settings 17 Home 17 My Account 17 CDMA 18 Status 18 Internet Profile 19 Configuration 19 Diagnostics 19 Network 20 Router Address 20 Network Address Server 20 WiFi...

Page 2: ...tenance and care etc consult the printed Quick Start Guide that comes with this device We recommend that you read this manual before you start using the TATA Photon Wi Fi SER8189 Charging the TATA Pho...

Page 3: ...e following path Airport Open Network Preferences Advanced Airport For Linux users Follow the page from 11 to 16 of this User Guide 2 Select TATA Photon Wi Fi SER8189 XXXX as your wireless network Not...

Page 4: ...hanging security settings 4 When connected to the TATA Photon Wi Fi SER8189 you will see the connection as TATA Photon Wi Fi SER8189 XXXX as shown below 5 Before proceeding ensure your wireless connec...

Page 5: ...ndows XP and Vista 32 bit users you can right click on your wireless network select properties then TCP IP properties For Windows Vista 64 bit and Windows 7 users you can click on View Status as shown...

Page 6: ...Page 6 32 TATA Photon Wi Fi SER8189_UG 6 Next open your web browser to http 192 168 5 1 This will bring you to the web user interface of the TATA Photon Wi Fi SER8189...

Page 7: ...t PIN code received from the Service Provider Click Login button on the top right of the web user interface You will be prompted to enter your username and password The default Username and Password i...

Page 8: ...e prompted as shown in the window below Activation Failed Please contact your service provider Device Activation Mac Users Only 1 Go to Airport Icon at the right upper corner of desktop tap menu and c...

Page 9: ...l bring you to the web user interface of the TATA Photon Wi Fi SER8189 Click Login button You will be prompted to enter your username and password The default Username and Password is admin admin Choo...

Page 10: ...i SER8189_UG Note During the activation please do not switch off your device or close the web user interface If the Pin code is incorrect you will be prompted below window Activation Failed Please con...

Page 11: ...pply it If this SSID does not appear then click More networks 3 The default security for the TATA Photon Wi Fi SER8189 is WEP 64 bit The default security key is 12345 Enter the key to continue connect...

Page 12: ...or the TATA Photon Wi Fi SER8189 is WEP 64 bit The default security key is 12345 Enter the key to continue connecting to the TATA Photon Wi Fi SER8189 Note Please ensure your wireless connection set a...

Page 13: ...e 13 32 TATA Photon Wi Fi SER8189_UG CentOS5 5 1 Go to Applications Accessories Terminal Command iwlist eth1 scan Note Wireless Tool Package should be installed in your computer to use the above comma...

Page 14: ...Wi Fi SER8189 XXXX should be shown as below 2 Go to System Administration Network Network Configuration Window choose Devices tab select wireless profile and double click Wireless Device Configuration...

Page 15: ...TA Photon Wi Fi SER8189 is WEP 64 bit The default security key is 12345 3 Network Configuration Window choose Devices tab select wireless profile click Activate button and Yes and OK Your PC Laptop ha...

Page 16: ...Page 16 32 TATA Photon Wi Fi SER8189_UG 5 Click Login button on the right top of the browser The default ID and Password is admin admin 6 For Activation follow page 7 or page 10 of this User Guide...

Page 17: ...t to allow a maximum of five connections to your device without having to share your network name and network key Home The Home screen is the first screen you see after logging in to the browser inter...

Page 18: ...d with the information required to connect to the network It will not normally require any additional configuration to the basic settings unless you are using the device behind a corporate firewall an...

Page 19: ...e device will be connect to the CDMA network automatically when it is turned on Hybrid Device will operate in dual mode with Photon and Photon Whiz periodically depending on network strength Photon Wh...

Page 20: ...at your convenience The URL address also can be changed Network Address Server This menu allows you to modify WiFi DHCP IP range Note DHCP Server Enabling DHCP server allows the device to automatical...

Page 21: ...ype of wireless networking Network Name SSID You can rename SSID Default SSID is TATA Photon Wi Fi SER8189 xxxx Frequency It is recommended to set in Auto always Secure Profile It shows a type of secu...

Page 22: ...ofile name in the Profile Name box 2 Select a security protocol from the Security Method The Encryption box displays the corresponding encryption level 3 Enter a new network key in the Passphrase box...

Page 23: ...screen See WiFi Clients on page 15 Note When you enable this feature for the first time ensure you add your wireless MAC first then click Apply Advanced This menu allows you to configure your device t...

Page 24: ...ing Port Forwarding allows designated users or applications to reach specified servers such as FTP and DNS servers on your computer Also some online games require incoming access to work properly Note...

Page 25: ...Management Note When you change the default settings keep your new information in a safe place 1 Account Create or change administrator s name and password 2 Backup Restore Backup menu allows you to s...

Page 26: ...of the device one time lightly A blue WiFi LED will appear that WiFi devices are ready to connect Power Off The Power Off mode allows you to choose when your device will automatically power off to sa...

Page 27: ...e game consoles or mobile phones Q What networks does the TATA Photon Wi Fi SER8189 operate on A The TATA Photon Wi Fi SER8189 operates on 3G wireless networks Q What are the air holes on the both sid...

Page 28: ...Fi SER8189 that is using the battery the battery will drain faster than the average of 3 hours usage time for one user Q Can a user connect the TATA Photon Wi Fi SER8189 to their computer with a USB c...

Page 29: ...oton Wi Fi SER8189 comes with a browser URL that allows the user to configure the device You can activate select a profile establish security and set more advanced settings without installing any soft...

Page 30: ...rotocol Host Name The unique name by which a network attached device is known on a network Hotspot A WLAN access point or area for connecting to the Internet HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol An applic...

Page 31: ...Internet Protocol A communications protocol developed under contract from the U S Department of Defense to internetwork dissimilar systems Telnet Telecommunication Network A network protocol used on...

Page 32: ...nternet achieved using cellular tower technology This service is provided through cellular providers WWAN connectivity allows a user with a laptop and a WWAN device to surf the Internet check email or...

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