Tenda 4G180 Portable 4G LTE Mobile Wi-Fi Installation Guide
- June 4, 2024
- Tenda
Table of Contents
4G180 Portable 4G LTE Mobile Wi-Fi
Installation Guide
Quick Installation Guide
4G LTE Mobile Wi-Fi
4G180 & 4G185
Package content
- Mobile Wi-Fi × 1
- Li-ion battery × 1
- USB cable × 1
- SIM Card Adapter× 1
- Quick installation guide × 1
For product or function details, please go to www.tendacn.com to download the user guide..
LED indicators/LCD Screen
4G180
| LED | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Signal | Solid green | Connected to the internet. |
| Blinking green | Signal detected, but no internet access. | |
| Solid red | No signal. | |
| Battery | Solid green | The remaining battery percentage is above 25%. |
| Blinking green | Charging the battery. | |
| Solid red | The remaining battery percentage is between 20% and 25%. | |
| Blinking red | The remaining battery percentage is below 20%. | |
| Message | Blinking green for 5 times | The new SMS message is received or the |
storage is full.
Solid green| There are unread SMS messages.
Off| No unread SMS messages.
wi-Fi| Solid on| No device is connected to the Wi-Fi network.
Blinking| There is at least one device connected to the Wi-Fi network, or a
WPS negotiation is in process.
Off| The Wi-Fi network is disabled.
4G185
- Data type and signal strength
- Battery meter
- Wi-Fi status and connected Wi-Fi clients
- Operator name
- Message status
- Operator name/Tip information
- Internet connection duration
- Used data traffic
Buttons/Ports/Slots
| No. | Buttons/Port/Slot | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power button. |
•Hold it for about 3 seconds to turn on/off the Hotspot.
•Press it once to turn on its LED indicators/LCD screen. -be-
Tips :
When the LCD screen of 4G185 is on, press it once to show the SSID and Wi-Fi
key. Press it twice to show a QR code of the Wi-Fi information.
2| WPS| WPS button.
When the WPS function is enabled:
•4G180: The Wi-Fi LED indicator will blink.
•4G185: WPS Active will be shown on the LCD screen.
Hold the button down for about 3 seconds to enable the WPS function. Enable
the WPS function on a WPS-supported device to establish a WPS negotiation.
3| Reset| Reset button.
Hold the button using a sharp object for about 6 seconds to reset the Hotspot.
4| SD card slot| Insert your SD card here to increase storage space.
5| SIM card slot| Insert your SIM card here.
6| Charging/ Micro USB port| Used to charge the Hotspot, or to provide wired
device internet access using the USB cable.
Install SIM card and battery
Turn on the Hotspot
Hold the button till all LED indicators flash once (4G180) or the LCD screen lights up (4G185).
When the Hotspot is connected to the internet, you will find:
Tips
If the Hotspot is not connected to the internet after a long time, refer to Q1
in FAQ.
Access the internet
To access the internet through the Hotspot:
Wireless: Connect your wireless device to the Wi-Fi network of the
Hotspot with the SSID and Wi-Fi key at the top of the device after opening the
back cover.
Wired: Connect a PC or laptop to the Hotspot using the USB cable.
You can log in to the web UI by visiting 192.168.0.1 to further configure the
Hotspot.
Tips
For a new computer connected in a wired manner for the first time, you need to
double-click the CD drive installed on the computer before you can access the
internet.
If you cannot access the internet, refer to Q2 in FAQ.
If you cannot log in to the web UI, refer to Q3 in FAQ.
Charge your Hotspot
Method 1: Connect to a computer
Method 2: Connect to a power socket
FAQ
Q1: The Hotspot is not connected to the internet after a long time. What should I do?****
A1: Try the following solutions:
– Ensure that your SIM card is pre-paid and has enough balance.
– Check if your SIM card is locked with a PIN code. If so, contact your ISP
for the PIN code, visit the web – UI (default: 192.168.0.1) on a connected
device, and follow the instruction on the web UI to unlock the SIM card.
– Try another SIM card.
– Reset the Hotspot.
Q2: I cannot access the internet. What should I do?****
For wireless devices:
– Ensure that you connect your device to the Wi-Fi network of the Hotspot.
– Ensure that you have disabled the mobile data (if any) of your wireless
device.
– For wired devices: Ensure that the wired device, such as a computer, obtains
an IP address automatically.
– Ensure that you entered 192.168.0.1 correct in the address bar of a browser.
– Try another browser or with another device.
– If the problem persists, reset the Hotspot and try again.
Q4: How to change the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and Wi-Fi key?****
A4: Follow the steps below:
– Start a web browser on a connected device and visit 192.168.0.1 to log in to
the web UI.
– Enter the login password (default: admin) and click Login.
– Find Network Settings and choose Wi-Fi Settings.
– Change Network Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Key (or Pass Phrase) as required.
Q5: How to reset the Hotspot?****
A5: Follow the steps below:
– Remove the back cover.
– Find the Reset hole in the lower part of the Hotspot.
– Hold the button using a sharp object for about 6 seconds.
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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