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Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router
User Guide
Kyocera Wireless Corp.
10300 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92121 U.S.A.
82-N8362-2EN, Rev.003
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Kyocera Wireless Corp Proprietary The Kyocera Wireless Corp. (“KWC”) products described in this manual may include copyrighted KWC and third party software stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for KWC and third party software providers certain exclusive rights for copyrighted software, such as the exclusive rights to distribute or reproduce the copyrighted software. Accordingly, any copyrighted software contained in the KWC pro
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................1 Connections–Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router (Back View) ........................................................................................................1 LEDs–Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router (Front View) ...................................................................................................................2 Features ...........................
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Status > Device Info ....................................................................................................................................... 33 Status > Log ................................................................................................................................................... 34 Status > Log > Log Settings #2 ....................................................................................................................... 35 Status > Log > Log Set
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1Introduction The Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router is a high-performance tool that supports wireless networking at home, work, or in a public place. The Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router supports uses a 32-bit PCMCIA (EVDO) wireless card, or a 1xEV-DO mobile phone, and supports wireless data transfers up to 54 Mbps, and wired data transfers up to 100 Mbps. The Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router is compatible with industry security features. Connections–Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router (Back View) Antenna Phone In USB Port
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LEDs–Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router (Front View) WLAN LED A blinking green light indicates WAN LED that the connection on the ANTENNA A green light indicates WLAN interface is available. connection on the (EVDO) port. LOCAL NETWORK LEDs A green light indicates a POWER LED connection to an Ethernet-enabled A green light indicates computer (ports 1-4). This LED connection to the blinks during data transmission. power supply. STATUS LED PHONE LED A green light indicates the A green light indi
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Features When used with either 802.11b, or 802.11g, security features include WPA-PSK: Pre Shared Key Mode. This mode utilizes a single Passphrase of eight to 63 ASCII characters to authenticate users. Fully compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data transfer rate of up to 54Mbps. Backwards compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11Mbps. Utilizes OFDM technology (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing). User-friendly conf
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2 Package Contents System Requirements for Configuration A compatible 32-bit PCMCIA (EVDO) card with service, or a 1xEV-DO mobile phone with service. Note: Subject to services and service terms available from your carrier. Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter. Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version 7.0 and above. WiFi System Requirements A 802.11b, or 802.11g Adapter Verify Package Contents The Kyocer
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3 Wireless Basics The Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router is based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, or business. The Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router allows you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. A WLAN (wireless local area network) transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops, a
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Installation Considerations The Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router allows you access your network using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind however, that the number, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit this range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials used, and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. To maximize your wireless ra
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4 Installation Instructions Connect the Kyocera KR1 Wireless Router to Your Network Note: Ensure that power to your Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router is not connected before performing the installation steps below. 32-bit PCMCIA (EVDO) Card or 1xEV-DO Mobile Phone Connection Note:To preserve the life of your phone’s battery, it is recommended that you use your phone’s charging cradle when connected to the Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router. 1. Attach the antenna. a. Remove the antenna from its plastic wrapper
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5 Using the Configuration Menu Once properly configured, the Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router will obtain and assign IP address information automatically. Configuration settings can be established through the Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router Configuration Menu. You can access this interface by performing the steps listed below: 1. Open a web-browser to http://www.kyocera-wireless.com, (or your favorite web browser). 2. Type in the IP Address of the Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router (http://192.168.0.1) Note: If yo
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Basic > Wizard The Basic>Wizard Type screen will appear. Refer to the Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. These buttons appear on many of the Clicking Apply saves changes made to the page. configuration screens in this section. Please click on the appropriate button at the Clicking Cancel clears changes made to the page. bottom of each screen after you make a configuration change. Clicking Help brings up helpful information r
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Basic > Wireless (Security–No Encryption) Wireless Mode- Enabled is the default . Selecting this option will allow you to set your Wireless Access Point (WAP) settings. Selecting Disabled, will grey-out all Security radio buttons (please see “Security” below). SSID- Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID's factory default setting is KR1. The SSID can be easily changed to establish a new wireless network. (Note: SSID
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Basic > Wireless (Security–WEP) Security- WEP Authentication- You may select Open System, or Shared Key. The default is Open System. If you select Open System, your network will not be secure. Select Shared Key to create a secure network authentication between your WLAN host and the Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router. To enable this setting, provide a ten-character (alpha-numeric) key in the ASCII Key field. WEP Encryption- Two levels or wireless encryption are available: 64-bit, and 128 bit. You may
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Basic > Wireless (Security–WPA-PSK) Security- WPA-PSK. WPA-PSK authenticates users based on a Passphrase. The default setting does not contain a Passphrase. Passphrase- To enable your WPA-PSK, enter your eight to 63 alpha-numeric Passphrase. Confirm Passphrase- Enter your Passphrase again to secure your wireless network. Note: Some older WiFi adapters may not support WPA-PSK. 12 Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router User Guide
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Basic > WAN (EVDO) > WAN Type Caution for WAN (EVDO) Networking: The WAN (EVDO) fields may not be necessary for your connection. The information on this page will only be used when your service provider requires you to enter a User Name and Password to connect to the EVDO network. Please refer to your EVDO documentation or service provider for additional information. User Name- Enter the new User Name for your PC card here. Password- Enter the new Password for your PC card here. Retype Passwo
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Basic > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network, and is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router, and they may be referred to as Private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet. Note: There are 254 addresses available on the Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router when using a 255.255.255.0 (Class C) subnet. Example: The router'
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Basic > DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router has a built-in DHCP server, which automatically assigns an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to "Obtain an IP Address Automatically." When you turn your computers on, they automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router. The DHCP Server automatically allocates
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Advanced > Virtual Server The Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network). The Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router firewall feature filters out unsolicited packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router are invisible to the outside world. If you wish, you can make some of the
