350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134 USAJanuary 2015202-11417-01AirCard® Smart CradleModel DC112AUser Manual
Hardware Setup 10AirCard Smart Cradle Rear PanelThe rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the following figure. ResetEthernet Internet Power
Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle 100AirCard Smart Cradle A login screen displays.8. With your recovered password, log in to the cradle.View AirCard Sm
Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle 101 AirCard Smart CradleDisplay Internet Port Statistics To display Internet port statistics:1. Launch a web browser
Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle 102AirCard Smart Cradle - Poll Interval. The interval at which the statistics are updated in this screen. 6. To chang
Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle 103 AirCard Smart Cradle• DNS Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of ne
Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle 104AirCard Smart Cradle 3. Enter the cradle user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is pa
Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle 105 AirCard Smart CradleView and Customize Log Information To view and customize the log information:1. Launch a web
Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle 106AirCard Smart Cradle Custom Static RoutesTypically, you do not need to add static routes unless your network includ
Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle 107 AirCard Smart Cradle5. Click the Add button.The screen adjusts.6. In the Route Name field, type a name for this
Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle 108AirCard Smart Cradle 5. In the table, select the radio button for the route.6. Click the Edit button.The Static R
Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle 109 AirCard Smart CradleThe user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-
Hardware Setup 11 AirCard Smart CradleDock the Mobile Hotspot in the Smart Cradle To dock the mobile hotspot in the Smart Cradle:1. Slide the antenn
Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle 110AirCard Smart Cradle 2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1.
Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle 111 AirCard Smart CradleMonitor Internet TrafficTraffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic
Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle 112AirCard Smart Cradle • Select the Connection time control radio button and enter the allowed hours in the Monthly l
Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle 113 AirCard Smart Cradle4. Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup.5. Select the Respond to Ping on Internet Port
11488. Share a USB Device Attached to the AirCard Smart CradleThis chapter describes how to access and configure USB storage devices attached to you
Share a USB Device Attached to the AirCard Smart Cradle 115 AirCard Smart CradleUSB Device RequirementsThe cradle works with most USB-compliant extern
Share a USB Device Attached to the AirCard Smart Cradle 116AirCard Smart Cradle You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the c
Share a USB Device Attached to the AirCard Smart Cradle 117 AirCard Smart CradleBack Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE VaultYour cradle comes with
Share a USB Device Attached to the AirCard Smart Cradle 118AirCard Smart Cradle 10. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.Prepare to Back Up
Share a USB Device Attached to the AirCard Smart Cradle 119 AirCard Smart CradleWhen you connect the USB device to the cradle USB port, it might take
Hardware Setup 12AirCard Smart Cradle 4. Slide the plastic holder forward to secure the mobile hotspot.Note: A gap of up to 1.5 mm between the plasti
Share a USB Device Attached to the AirCard Smart Cradle 120AirCard Smart Cradle • Network Device Name. This is the name used to access the USB device
Share a USB Device Attached to the AirCard Smart Cradle 121 AirCard Smart Cradle4. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings.5. Select
Share a USB Device Attached to the AirCard Smart Cradle 122AirCard Smart Cradle 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings.5. Scroll
Share a USB Device Attached to the AirCard Smart Cradle 123 AirCard Smart CradleThe user name is admin. The default password is password. The user nam
Share a USB Device Attached to the AirCard Smart Cradle 124AirCard Smart Cradle 3. Enter the cradle user name and password.The user name is admin. Th
Share a USB Device Attached to the AirCard Smart Cradle 125 AirCard Smart Cradle6. Click the Approved Devices button. The approved and available USB
Share a USB Device Attached to the AirCard Smart Cradle 126AirCard Smart Cradle The USB Settings screen displays.5. Click the Safely Remove USB Devic
12799. Access USB Devices Through the InternetWith Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access a USB hard drive attached to the Smart Cradle’s U
Access USB Devices Through the Internet 128AirCard Smart Cradle Access USB Devices Through the InternetYou can access USB devices through the Internet
Access USB Devices Through the Internet 129 AirCard Smart Cradle4. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings.5. Select the FTP (via In
Hardware Setup 13 AirCard Smart CradleUndock the Mobile Hotspot from the Smart Cradle To undock the mobile hotspot from the Smart Cradle:1. Lift the
Access USB Devices Through the Internet 130AirCard Smart Cradle Access USB Devices Through the Internet with FTPYou must first set up FTP through Inte
Access USB Devices Through the Internet 131 AirCard Smart CradleNETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. See Set U
Access USB Devices Through the Internet 132AirCard Smart Cradle Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEA
Access USB Devices Through the Internet 133 AirCard Smart CradleSpecify a DNS Account That You Already UseIf you already use a Dynamic DNS account wit
Access USB Devices Through the Internet 134AirCard Smart Cradle Your changes are saved.13. To verify that your Dynamic DNS service is enabled in the c
1351010. Share a USB PrinterThe ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your cradle. You can sh
Share a USB Printer 136AirCard Smart Cradle Install the Printer Driver and Cable the PrinterSome USB printer manufacturers (for example, HP and Lexmar
Share a USB Printer 137 AirCard Smart Cradle To download the utility:1. Visit www.netgear.com/readyshare.2. In the ReadySHARE Printer pane, click t
Share a USB Printer 138AirCard Smart Cradle After the InstallShield Wizard completes the installation, the NETGEAR USB Control Center prompts you to s
Share a USB Printer 139 AirCard Smart Cradle To manually connect and print:1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon .The main screen displays.2.
Hardware Setup 14AirCard Smart Cradle - Computers- Base of a cordless phone- 2.4 GHz cordless phone• Place the cradle away from large metal surfaces,
Share a USB Printer 140AirCard Smart Cradle 3. To print from your computer when the status shows Waiting to Connect:a. Click the Connect button.The p
Share a USB Printer 141 AirCard Smart Cradle3. Click the Network Scanner button. The scanner screen displays so that you can use the USB printer for
Share a USB Printer 142AirCard Smart Cradle 2. Select Tools > Configuration.3. Clear the Automatically execute when logging on Windows check box.
Share a USB Printer 143 AirCard Smart Cradle2. Select Tools > Configuration.3. In the Timeout field, type the number of minutes.The time-out is t
1441111. TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your cradle.This chapter conta
Troubleshooting 145 AirCard Smart CradleTroubleshoot with the LEDsYou can use the LEDs to help identify the cause of problems and troubleshoot.Standar
Troubleshooting 146AirCard Smart Cradle If all LEDs are still lit one minute after power-up, do the following:• Cycle the power to see if the cradle r
Troubleshooting 147 AirCard Smart Cradle• Make sure that you are using the correct login information. The user name is admin, and the default password
Troubleshooting 148AirCard Smart Cradle • If your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and might check for your computer’s
Troubleshooting 149 AirCard Smart CradleThe Connection Status screen displays.6. Check the Connection Status screen to see if your PPPoE connection i
Hardware Setup 15 AirCard Smart CradleThe mobile hotspot disables its WiFi signal so that you can connect to the cradle’s stronger WiFi signal.Note: S
Troubleshooting 150AirCard Smart Cradle Cellular Network ConnectivityIf you are not able to access the Internet through the cellular network, do the f
Troubleshooting 151 AirCard Smart CradleTest the LAN Path to Your Smart CradleYou can ping the cradle from your computer to verify that the LAN path t
Troubleshooting 152AirCard Smart Cradle where <IP address> is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP DNS server.If the path is funct
153AA. Supplemental InformationThis appendix includes technical information about your Smart Cradle.This appendix covers the following topics: • Fac
Supplemental Information154AirCard Smart Cradle Factory SettingsYou can return the AirCard Smart Cradle its factory settings. Use the end of a paper
Supplemental Information155 AirCard Smart CradleWiFi Wireless communication EnabledSSID name See the product labelWiFi password or security key See t
Supplemental Information156AirCard Smart Cradle Technical SpecificationsTable 4. Cradle specifications Feature DescriptionData and routing protocol
1622. Connect to the AirCard Smart CradleThis chapter covers the following topics: • Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle • Types of Logins • Change
Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle 17 AirCard Smart CradleConnect to the AirCard Smart CradleYou can connect to the cradle’s network through a wired
Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle 18AirCard Smart Cradle Types of LoginsSeparate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important that you
Connect to the AirCard Smart Cradle 19 AirCard Smart Cradle• For a wired connection, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to an Ethernet LAN po
2AirCard Smart Cradle SupportContact NETGEAR at 1 800 17 22 44 for technical support.ComplianceFor regulatory compliance information, visit http://ww
2033. Internet SetupThis chapter covers the following topics: • Manage a Mobile Hotspot • Use a WAN Internet Connection with Failover • Specify the
Internet Setup 21 AirCard Smart CradleManage a Mobile Hotspot When you use a web browser to log in to the AirCard Smart Cradle, you can open a tab in
Internet Setup 22AirCard Smart Cradle To set up a WAN Internet connection with backup failover to your mobile hotspot:1. Use an Ethernet cable to c
Internet Setup 23 AirCard Smart CradleYour settings are saved. If the mobile broadband connection is not working, the Smart Cradle will attempt to acc
Internet Setup 24AirCard Smart Cradle Manually Set Up the Internet ConnectionYou can view or change the cradle’s Internet connection settings.Specify
Internet Setup 25 AirCard Smart Cradle7. If your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, type it in the Account Name (If Required)
Internet Setup 26AirCard Smart Cradle The BASIC Home screen displays.4. Select Internet.Scroll to view more settingsBy default, in the Internet sourc
Internet Setup 27 AirCard Smart Cradle• Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that your ISP assigned
Internet Setup 28AirCard Smart Cradle Future cradle software releases will allow other IPv6 settings for mobile broadband connection besides pass thro
Internet Setup 29 AirCard Smart Cradle• Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection on page 36• Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection on page 376. C
3ContentsChapter 1 Hardware SetupUnpack Your AirCard Smart Cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Front
Internet Setup 30AirCard Smart Cradle The screen adjusts:The cradle automatically detects the information in the following fields:• Connection Type. T
Internet Setup 31 AirCard Smart Cradle2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1.A login prompt disp
Internet Setup 32AirCard Smart Cradle 8. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:• Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN d
Internet Setup 33 AirCard Smart CradleThe screen adjusts:The cradle automatically detects the information in the Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN field. T
Internet Setup 34AirCard Smart Cradle Note: To use a docked mobile hotspot with IPv6 data connection, the IPv6 Internet connection type should be set
Internet Setup 35 AirCard Smart Cradle5. In the Internet Connection Type list, select Fixed.The screen adjusts:6. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses
Internet Setup 36AirCard Smart Cradle Your settings are saved.Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DH
Internet Setup 37 AirCard Smart CradleMost people can leave this field blank, but if your ISP gave you a specific host name, enter it here.7. (Option
Internet Setup 38AirCard Smart Cradle The screen adjusts: The cradle automatically detects the information in the following fields:• Router’s IPv6 Add
Internet Setup 39 AirCard Smart CradleThis setting specifies how the cradle assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN). 10.
4AirCard Smart Cradle Chapter 4 Control Internet AccessSet Up Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internet Setup 40AirCard Smart Cradle A login prompt displays.3. Enter the cradle user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password
4144. Control Internet AccessThis chapter covers the following topics: • Set Up Parental Controls • Allow or Block Access to Your Network • Use Keyw
Control Internet Access 42AirCard Smart Cradle Set Up Parental ControlsThe first time that you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home screen, yo
Control Internet Access 43 AirCard Smart CradleAfter installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts.7. Click the Next button.8. Read the
Control Internet Access 44AirCard Smart Cradle 11. Complete the fields and click the Next button.After you log on or create your account, the filterin
Control Internet Access 45 AirCard Smart Cradle4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control.5. Select the Turn on Access Control check box.Y
Control Internet Access 46AirCard Smart Cradle Manage Network Access Control ListsYou can use access control to block or allow access to your network.
Control Internet Access 47 AirCard Smart CradleUse Keywords to Block Internet SitesYou can use keywords to block certain Internet sites from your netw
Control Internet Access 48AirCard Smart Cradle The keyword is added to the keyword list. The keyword list supports up to 32 entries.8. Click the Appl
Control Internet Access 49 AirCard Smart CradleThe user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
5 AirCard Smart CradleChange the WiFi Data Speed Rate Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Change the WiFi Password or S
Control Internet Access 50AirCard Smart Cradle 9. Select a filtering option:• Only This IP Address. Block services for a single computer.• IP Address
Control Internet Access 51 AirCard Smart Cradle• Days to Block. Select the check box for each day that you want to block the keywords or select the Ev
Control Internet Access 52AirCard Smart Cradle To set up email notifications:1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is con
Control Internet Access 53 AirCard Smart Cradle10. To send logs based on a schedule, specify these settings:• From Send logs according to this schedul
Control Internet Access 54AirCard Smart Cradle 6. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering.7. Leave the Port Forward
Control Internet Access 55 AirCard Smart Cradle7. Click the Add Custom Service button.8. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 9. In
Control Internet Access 56AirCard Smart Cradle 5. Leave the Port Forwarding radio button selected as the service type.6. In the table, select the ra
Control Internet Access 57 AirCard Smart CradleHTTP (port 80) is the standard protocol for web servers.3. (Optional) Register a host name with a Dyna
Control Internet Access 58AirCard Smart Cradle Note: If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communica
Control Internet Access 59 AirCard Smart Cradle10. In the Triggering Port field, enter the number of the outbound traffic port that will open the inbo
6AirCard Smart Cradle Chapter 9 Access USB Devices Through the InternetAccess USB Devices Through the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Internet Access 60AirCard Smart Cradle Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Some application servers, such as FTP and
6155. Optimize PerformanceThis chapter contains the following sections:• Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS • Add QoS Rules • Improve Networ
Optimize Performance 62AirCard Smart Cradle Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoSUpstream Quality of Service (QoS) assigns high priority to Inter
Optimize Performance 63 AirCard Smart Cradle5. Select the Enable Upstream QoS (Optimized for Gaming) check box.6. Specify the maximum uplink bandwid
Optimize Performance 64AirCard Smart Cradle 5. Click the Setup QoS rule button.6. To add a priority rule, scroll down to the bottom of the QoS Setup
Optimize Performance 65 AirCard Smart CradleSet Up QoS for a LAN Port on the AirCard Smart Cradle To create a QoS policy for a device connected to on
Optimize Performance 66AirCard Smart Cradle Set Up QoS for a MAC Address To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address:1. Launch a
Optimize Performance 67 AirCard Smart CradleThis rule is saved.Edit an Upstream QoS Policy To edit a QoS policy:1. Launch a web browser from a compu
Optimize Performance 68AirCard Smart Cradle 5. Click the Setup QoS Rule button.The QoS Priority Rules screen displays.6. Select the radio button for
Optimize Performance 69 AirCard Smart Cradle7. Type the advertisement time to live in hops.The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops
711. Hardware SetupThe AirCard Smart Cradle allows you to transform your AirCard mobile hotspot into a powerful LTE router by combining the benefits
7066. Network SettingsThis chapter covers the following topics: • View WAN Settings • Set Up the AirCard Smart Cradle as a Default DMZ Server • Conf
Network Settings 71 AirCard Smart CradleView WAN SettingsYou can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port. You can set
Network Settings 72AirCard Smart Cradle • MTU Size (in bytes). The normal MTU (maximum transmit unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes,
Network Settings 73 AirCard Smart CradleThe user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The BA
Network Settings 74AirCard Smart Cradle Change the Cradle’s Device NameThe cradle’s device name is DC112A. This device name displays in the file manag
Network Settings 75 AirCard Smart Cradle3. Enter the cradle user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user
Network Settings 76AirCard Smart Cradle Your changes are saved.If you changed the LAN IP address of the cradle, you are disconnected when this change
Network Settings 77 AirCard Smart Cradle6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the cradle assigns:a. In the Starting IP Address field, type the lo
Network Settings 78AirCard Smart Cradle Reserve LAN IP AddressesWhen you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always
Network Settings 79 AirCard Smart CradleEdit a Reserved IP Address Entry To edit a reserved IP address entry:1. Launch a web browser from a computer
Hardware Setup 8AirCard Smart Cradle Unpack Your AirCard Smart CradleYour package contains the following items.AirCard Smart Cradle External WiFi ante
Network Settings 80AirCard Smart Cradle Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi ConnectionsThe WPS Wizard helps you add a wireless computer or device to your WiFi
Network Settings 81 AirCard Smart Cradle To specify basic wireless settings:1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is conne
Network Settings 82AirCard Smart Cradle 8. To change the wireless channel, select a number in the Channel list.In some regions, not all channels are
Network Settings 83 AirCard Smart Cradle4. Select Wireless.5. For the 2.4 GHz WiFi band, in the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/gn/n) section, select a
Network Settings 84AirCard Smart Cradle The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The BA
Network Settings 85 AirCard Smart Cradle4. Select Guest Network.5. Scroll to the section for the guest WiFi network that you want to set up. The def
Network Settings 86AirCard Smart Cradle computers and wireless devices can connect to the WiFi network by using either WPA2 or WPA security.9. Click
Network Settings 87 AirCard Smart Cradle4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.5. In the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz sections, select o
Network Settings 88AirCard Smart Cradle 5. Click the Add a new period button.6. Use the lists, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period dur
Network Settings 89 AirCard Smart CradleThe Router’s PIN field displays the PIN that you use on a registrar (for example, from the Network Explorer on
Table 1. LED descriptions LED DescriptionPower• Solid amber. The cradle is booting.• Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or someone pressed
Network Settings 90AirCard Smart Cradle 3. In the address field of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1. A login prompt d
Network Settings 91 AirCard Smart CradleSet Up the AirCard Smart Cradle in Bridge Mode You can use your cradle in bridge mode to connect multiple devi
Network Settings 92AirCard Smart Cradle To set up bridge mode:1. Make a note of the WiFi settings of the router to which the cradle will connect.Yo
Network Settings 93 AirCard Smart Cradle7. Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button.8. Specify the settings of the other cradle to which
Network Settings 94AirCard Smart Cradle To set up Facebook WiFi:1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
Network Settings 95 AirCard Smart CradleNote: The WiFi code is different from your guest network passphrase. If you select this radio button, you must
9677. Manage the AirCard Smart CradleThis chapter covers the following topics: • Update the AirCard Smart Cradle Firmware • Change the admin Passwor
Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle 97 AirCard Smart CradleUpdate the AirCard Smart Cradle FirmwareThe cradle firmware (routing software) is stored in fla
Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle 98AirCard Smart Cradle Change the admin PasswordYou can change the default password that is used to log in to the crad
Manage the AirCard Smart Cradle 99 AirCard Smart CradleRecover the admin PasswordBest practice is to enable password recovery if you change the passwo
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