inseego USB8L 4G Global Modem User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: inseego

Table of Contents

About your modem
Status indicator light
Connecting to the internet
Managing the device
Monitoring usage
PIN Protecting the SIM card
Replacing the SIM card
Resetting the device
System requirements
Support & more
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Meet your
modem.
4G GLOBAL MODEM USB8L

About your modem

NOTE: Hardware and software are constantly evolving— the images and icons you see here are for reference only.

Status indicator light

Color

| Status|

Description

---|---|---
Green| Solid| – Home network
– Device ready
– Network connection
registered
Blinking| – Device powering up
– Searching for network
– Data being transferred
Amber| Solid| – Roaming network
Blinking| – Roaming
– Data being transferred – Software update in
progress
Red| Solid| – Failed state:
– No SIM
– Locked SIM
– SIM error
– PUK error
– Network not available

Connecting to the internet

Your modem is set to automatically connect to the internet except when you are roaming.
Turn on your computer and insert the modem into a USB port. While the modem is starting up, the status light slowly blinks green.
Once the modem is connected to your wireless network, the status light is solid green. (The light is amber when roaming.)

Removing your modem

When your USB modem is not in use, you can safely remove it by gently gripping the edges and pulling it out of the USB port.

Managing the device

Launch a browser and access the Web UI at http://my.usb or http://192.168.1.1 for a full set of device management features.
The Home page of the Web UI appears:

The initial sign-in password is “admin “. You are prompted to change the password after your first login.
Click the arrow in the bottom-right corner of a panel to access pages with further information and options. Each subscreen has a navigation panel on the left, which you can use to return to the Home page or jump to other pages.

Monitoring usage

You can monitor your data usage on the Home page or Data Usage page of the Web UI. Go to http://my.usb or http://192.168.1.1.

PIN Protecting the SIM card

For additional security, you can lock the SIM card in your modem by setting a PIN code. When locked, the PIN code must be entered before the modem connects to the internet.

Go to the Web UI at http://my.usb.
On the Home page, click the arrow icon in the bottom right corner of the Settings panel.
Select the SIM tab.
Click the Turn on SIM PIN Lock button and enter the desired PIN code.

Replacing the SIM card

The device comes with a Nano SIM card preinstalled. Should you need to swap out the Nano SIM card, follow these instructions:

Open the protective door by pressing on the cover and sliding the door off.
Remove the SIM card by pushing forward on the exposed edge.
Insert the new SIM card with the gold contacts facing down.
Push the SIM card until it remains securely in the slot.
Replace the back cover and snap it into place.

CAUTION: Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing your SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt.
NOTE: The SIM card must remain in the wireless modem when in use.

Resetting the device

CAUTION: If you reset the device to factory settings, all of your custom settings will be lost, including your password for the Web UI, which will default to “admin”.
To reset your device to factory default settings:

Remove the back cover from the device and locate the small pinhole labeled “Reset”.
Insert one end of an unfolded paper clip into the hole to reset the modem.

OR

Go to the Web UI at http://my.usb.
On the Home page, click the arrow icon in the bottom right corner of the Settings panel.
Select the Preferences tab.
Click the Restore Factory Defaults button.