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Telstra 4GX USB Modem 2

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Start using your USB modem

Before you start using your USB modem, you need to follow these initial steps.

Telstra 4GX USB Modem 2
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  • 1
    Remove the back cover
    • Turn the back of your USB modem towards you. Slide the back cover downwards and remove it.
  • 2
    Insert SIM
    • Place your SIM as illustrated next to the SIM holder.
      Please note that your USB modem only supports nano SIMs.
    • Slide your SIM into the SIM holder.
  • 3
    Replace the back cover
    • Place the back cover on your USB modem with ½ cm opening at the top and slide the back cover upwards.
  • 4
    Turn off Wi-Fi
    • On your computer: Click the menu field.
    • Click the Wi-Fi icon to turn off the function.
  • 5
    Connect USB modem
    • Connect your USB modem to your computer's USB port.
  • 6
    Establish a connection to the USB modem web interface
    • Open an internet browser on your computer and go to 192.168.1.1
    • Click username and key in the username for your USB modem.
    • You can see the default username and password for your USB modem on the inside of the cover.
    • Click password and key in the password for your USB modem.
    • Click Log In.
    • If your SIM is protected by a PIN, click the field next to "PIN code:" and key in your PIN.
      If the wrong PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM is blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting Customer Service. Please note: If an incorrect PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM is blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Telstra.
    • If required, click the field next to "Disable PIN verification" to turn off use of PIN.
    • Click Apply.
    • When the LED is blue or green, an internet connection is established and your USB modem is ready for use.
  • 7
    Change password for the USB modem web interface
    • Click Settings.
    • Click System Admin.
    • Click the field next to "Current Password:" and key in the default password for the USB modem web interface.
      For security reasons, it's recommended that you create a new password instead of using the default password.
    • Click the field next to "New Password:" and key in the required password.
    • Click the field next to "Confirm Password:" and key in the new password again.
    • Click Apply.