cbn FW7881 WiFi Gateway User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- cbn
Table of Contents
- cbn FW7881 WiFi Gateway
- Product Information
- Product Usage Instructions
- Declaration of conformity
- Important safety instructions
- Radiation Exposure Statement
- FCC Compliance
- Caring for the environment by recycling
- Introduction
- Powering and initial cabling
- LED descriptions
- Connect a wireless device to the gateway
- Access the Web Management Interface
- Change the default Wi-Fi name and password
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
cbn FW7881 WiFi Gateway
Product Information
The product is a Gateway device with broadband cellular and Wi-Fi capabilities. It has a front panel with indicators for broadband cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as an Ethernet port. The rear panel features a USB port, four RJ-45 ports for Ethernet connections, a reset button, and a power button. The device uses a Nano SIM (4FF) for cellular connectivity and requires a power source.
The product is compliant with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. It also promotes environmental care through recycling, and users are encouraged to recycle then equipment properly.
Product Usage Instructions
- Connect the device to a power source using the power button located on the rear panel.
- Insert a Nano SIM (4FF) into the device for cellular connectivity.
- Connect a wireless device to the gateway by searching for the Wi-Fi network name displayed on the front panel.
- Access the Web Management Interface by opening a web browser and entering the default IP address of the gateway.
- To change the default Wi-Fi name and password, navigate to the Wi-Fi CONFIG section of the Web Management Interface and enter the desired network name and password. Save and apply the changes.
- The USB port can be used to connect external devices to the gateway.
- If needed, use the reset button located on the rear panel to reset the device to its default settings.
- When disposing of the device, recycle it in accordance with local regulations to promote environmental care.
Declaration of conformity
The following sections describe regulatory complrance by region.
FCC compliance
Quick Start Guide
- This device has been tested and certified as compliant with the regulations and guidelines set forth in the Federal Communication Commission-FCCTitle47 Part 15 regulatory requirements.
- This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation Is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
- The device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence of information to transmit, or operational failure. Note that this is not intended to prohibit transmission of control or signaling information or the use of repetitive codes where required by the technology.
- The device for operation in the band 5150-S250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a dads B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However; there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be detennined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or mare of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the raceivine; antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
- Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Important safety instructions
This device complies with the applicable requirements for performance, construction, labeling. and information when used as outlined below:
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Do not use device heartwater{i.e. wet basement, bathtub, sink or near a swimming pool, etc.), to avoid risk of electrocution.
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Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the ‘Vicinity of the leak.
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The device shall be cleaned using only a damilintfree, cloth. No solvents or cleaning agents shall be used. Do not use spray deanery or aerosols on the
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Avoid using and/or connecting the device during an electrical storm. to avoid risk of electrocution.
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Do not locate the device within 6 feet {1.9 m} of a heat, flame, or ignition source (I.e. gas fires, electric heaters, radiators, fireplaces, etc.).
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Use only the extremal AC power adapter provided.
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Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. The device shall be cleaned using only a damp, lintfree, cloth. No solvents or cleaning agents shall be used.
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Do not use spray cleaners or aerosols on the gateway.
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Avoid using and or connecting the device during an electrical storm, to avoid risk of electrocution.
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Do not locate the device within 6 feet (1.9 m) of a heat, flame, or ignition source (i.e. gas fires, electric heaters, radiators, fireplaces, etc.).
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Use only the external AC power adapter provided.
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The only way to disconnect this device from the main supply is to unplug it from the electrical outlet, the device should therefore be installed near the outlet, which must be easily accessible
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Ensure the coax cable attached to the device is in good physical shape and properly tightened to the device. This device is intended to be installed in accordance with the requirements of IC 60728-11 (Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive services), for safe operation.
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Do not block the ventilation holes on this device. Leave a gap of at least 4 inches/10 cm above and around it to allow for adequate ventilation. Never stand it on soft furnishings or carpets.
Power supply unit| This dass Ill device shall be powered by the Power Supply
that is provided together with the device.
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Input Voltage| 110-240Vac, 50/60 H l OAmax
Output Voltage| 12.0Vdc, 2.SA, 30W
Canadian Compliance
CAN ICES-003(B) / NMB-003(B) This device complies with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference; and
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Caution:
1. The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use
to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile
satellite systems.
Radiation Exposure Statement
Caution:
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter. This device should be installed and operated
with a minimum distance of 30 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
- Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC caution:
Airs changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this device. This
transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with another
antenna or transmitter.
Note: The country code selection is for non-US models only and is not
available to all US models. Per FCC regulation, all Wi-Fi devices marketed in
US must fix to them.
Caring for the environment by recycling
- When you see this symbol on a product, do not dispose of the product with residential or commercial waste. -0 Please recycle product packaging and this document.
Recycling your equipment
Some countries or regions have set up systems tc electronic waste Items and
recurve electrical and Electronic Waste Items.
Introduction
Use this Quick Start Gulden to Install, consign!, and perform basic troubleshooting for the FW7881 gateways.
Power supply installation
Connect the power supply cord to the Power In connector on the pedway and the
other end into an appropriate electrical outlet.
Product ventilation
The gateway is intended for residential use. Position the gateway in a “”trial
position and where temperature remains within a range of 32″ -104″F
(O” – 40″C) and heat from the unit itse~ is not trapped. There must be at
least two inches (2″) of clearance on all sides except the bottom.
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Position the gateway In a vertical position. Proper positioning of the pedway
Is essential for proper cooling. State Indicator This and port oonll1uratton
Colored LEDs on the pedway indicate the status of various port activity.
Inserting your SIM
Your gateway requires a nano-SIM card (4FF) to connect to the cellular network. The SIM card slot is on the base of your gateway. To insert your nano-SIM
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On the base of the gateway, rem the SIM card trover to reveal the SIM card slot.
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Insert the nano-SIM into the slot, in the orientation and direction shown on the label on the base.
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The Abel shows the correct USO Nano SIM AFF) insert the nano-SIM Replace the door of the SIM card slot.
Powering and initial cabling
Press the Power button on the back of the gateway. The Power indicator will initially flash GREEN to indicate that the gateway is booting and then solid GREEN to indicate it is operational. Under normal operation, while the gateway is powering up, LED status is as follows:
- Broadband, Cellular, and Wi-Fi indicators will be off.
- Broadband indicator will initially be solid RED, and once the gateway obtains an IP Address will change to solid BLUE.
- Wi-Fi indicator will light solid GREEN to indicate that the Wi-Fi service is enables Cellular indicator will light solid GREEN to indicate that there is a cellular connection.
- NOTE: During the initial setup, it may take several minutes to achieve service connectivity.
- Broadband: Follow instructions provided by your Service Provider. If no instructions are provided, then call your Service Provider.
- Digital Phone Service: To connect the gateway to a digital phone line:
- Connect the supplied RJ-11 terminated phone cable to the Phone port on the back of the gateway. 2. Connect the phone cable to a phone or fax machine. LAN Ethernet: To make an Ethernet connection: 1. Connect the supplied RJ-45 terminated Ethernet cable to one of the Ethernet ports on the back of the gateway.
- Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on a local composure USB port: To connect the gateway to the USB port: 1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the gateway. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your device.
LED descriptions
Note, during a firmware download the front panel LEDs will flash red in a circular sequence
Connect a wireless device to the gateway
To connect a wireless device (such as a phone, tablet, or laptop) to the gateway:
- Use your device to scan the QR code on the side of the gateway, or
- In your device’s Wi-Fi settings, connect to the Wi-Fi network with a name starting with “ARRISXXXX” (where “XXXX” matches the network name printed on the label on the side and bottom of the gateway), and enter the Wi-Fi password when prompted.
Access the Web Management Interface
To access the gateway’s Web Management Interface:
- Ensure your device is connected to the gateway via Wi-Fi (see Connect a wireless device to the gateway above) or via an Ethernet connection.
- Enter the address http://myrouter into your web browser (such as Firefox, Chrome, or Microsoft Edge) to open the Web Management Interface.
- Enter the Device Access Code when prompted – this is a unique code printed on the label on the base of the gateway- and click Continue. The Home page provides an overview about the connection and network status. You can also access information for the following:
- Overview: connection and network status
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi status and configuration
- Network: Interfaces for Cellular, WAN and LAN, Leases, Routes, Firewall and WAN Settings • Services: Dynamic DNS, Wake on LAN
- System: System Log, info, Administration, Diagnostics, Reboot
- Cellular: Cellular Statistics, SIM Unlock.
Change the default Wi-Fi name and password
To change the default Wi-Fi name and password:
- Access the Web Management Interface (see above). Note: You will prompted to enter the Device Access Code – this is a unique code printed on the label on the base of the gateway.
- Open the Wi-Fi menu and select Wi-Fi Configuration. An overview of the 5GHz and 2.4GHz wireless frequency bands is displayed.
- In the Main Network section for the appropriate wireless frequency band, click CONFIG to open the Interface Configurations page.
- Change the SSID and Key (password) fields as required and click Save and Apply.
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