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HUAWEI EC156
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  • Page 1 HUAWEI EC156 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction..........................3 System Requirements ......................3 EC156 Appearance ......................... 4 Technical Specifications ....................... 5 Inserting a microSD Card ....................6 Using the device ........................7 Installation Procedure for Windows XP ................ 7 Installation Procedure for Mac OS .................16 Installation Procedure for Linux ..................23...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Huawei EC156 TATA Photon Plus USB Data Modem Device. The User Guide contains important information on the proper use and correct operation of Huawei EC156 TATA Photon Plus USB Data Modem Device. We recommend that you read this manual carefully to ensure optimal performance.

  • Page 4: Ec156 Appearance

    3. EC156 Appearance Please find below the description that you need to know to start using your device. Name Description 1.USB Plug It connects the device to your PC. You can tie the cap and the USB Stick together by 2.Strap Hole...

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    4. Technical Specifications Modem Type USB Dongle NON-RIUM Mode EVDO REV A Frequency (Band ) 800 MHz Antenna Type Internal Dimension 83.0mm×26.5mm×11.5mm Memory Card Slot Support microSD card External Memory Support Up to 4GB Up to 3.1 Mbps (Downlink) & Speeds Up to 1.8 Mbps (Uplink) NOTE: In regions, where Tata Photon Plus network coverage is unavailable, the...

  • Page 6: Inserting A Microsd Card

    5. Inserting a microSD Card 1. Slide the back cover to remove it from the device. 2. Insert the microSD card into the corresponding card slot, as shown in the following figure. 3. Replace the back cover and slide it into place.

  • Page 7: Using The Device

    6. Using the device For different operating system, the installation process is different. Please note the process for the following Operating Systems Installation Procedure for Windows XP 1． Connect the USB Modem with PC Connect the USB Modem with your PC via USB port.
  • Page 8 2．Install the Dialer & Driver If PC opens the auto run function, it will pop up an installation interface. If not, please go to CD as shown in the figure below and open it and double click the “AutoRun.exe” file or right click and click on Auto play. Please refer to the following screenshots for the further steps of installation...
  • Page 9 Click “Next “and then to agree with the license agreement click “I Agree”. Click “Next “and then choose a location path for installation and click install. In case you do not have any specific location preference you may choose to continue with the default location and click “Install”.
  • Page 10 Please click on “Finish” button.
  • Page 11 After installation, please go back to desktop, click on the icon ”Tata Photon+” . The main interface appears When the installation is complete, the following dialer appears 1. As soon as the installation is complete the default dialer will appear as follows...
  • Page 12 2. On clicking the “Continue” button, the following screen appears. Please select the Prepaid/Postpaid option depending on the services that you wish to opt for. Gently scratch the silver strip on the “Activation card” you have received with the Starter kit, to reveal your 14-digit PIN. Enter your 14 digit PIN number in text box below “Enter PIN”.
  • Page 13 3. On clicking the “Activate” button, the following screen appears. The moving bars indicate that the activation is in progress. 4. You may have to wait for a couple of minutes. Once activation is successful, you...
  • Page 14 will see the following screen 5. Click on the “Connect” button and start surfing. In case the activation fails, the following sequence of steps needs to be follow...
  • Page 15 1. In case activation is unsuccessful, you will see the following prompt 2. Please click on the “OK” button. The following screen will appear. Please click on the “Activate” button as shown in the below figure. Please repeat the same sequence as stated above to continue.

  • Page 16: Installation Procedure For Mac Os

    Un-installation of Application Software 1. Exit Management procedures. 2. Remove the EC156 device from the system then pull it out. 3. Open “Add/Remove program” in the control panel. 4. Accord the prompt, finish un-installation. Installation Procedure for Mac OS 1．Connect the USB Modem with PC...
  • Page 17 2．Install the Dialer & Driver Insert the Device into your PC. Double click icon of “Tata Photon+” Click “Continue” to start the installation.
  • Page 18 Read the Software License Agreement then click “Continue”. Click “Agree” to accept the license agreement.
  • Page 19 Click “Install”. Then enter your laptop’s password when pop up window appears...
  • Page 20 When installation is successful click on close button When the installation is complete, the following dialer appears 1. As soon as the installation is complete the default dialer will appear as follows...
  • Page 21 2. Click on the “Connect” button and start surfing.
  • Page 22 Un-installation of Application Software 1. Exit Management procedures. 2. Open “uninstall Mobile Partner”, click “OK” >“OK”.

  • Page 23: Installation Procedure For Linux

    Installation Procedure for Linux 1．Connect the USB Modem with PC Connect the USB Modem with your PC via USB port.
  • Page 24 Install the Dialer & Driver Once after inserting the modem double click and open the folder. Open new terminal go to the path cd /media/Tata\ Photn+ \ \ \ \ /.
  • Page 25 Type the command sh ./install to install Tata Photon+ dialer and press enter.
  • Page 26 After pressing enter key you will get the below new terminal as shown below...
  • Page 27 again press enter key. When the installation is complete, the following dialer appears...
  • Page 28 As soon as the installation is complete the default dialer will appear as follows Click on the “Connect” button and start surfing.
  • Page 29 Un-installation of Application Software Go to the installed path [eg:- /usr/local/Tata_Photon+] as shown below.
  • Page 30 Type ./UninstallMobilePartner and press enter key will uninstall TataPhotn+.

  • Page 32: Laptop Compatibility List

    7. Laptop Compatibility List Asus Acer Dell...
  • Page 33 Lenovo...
  • Page 34 Toshiba Sony Fujitsu...
  • Page 35 Rover Gateway Hasee...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    8. Troubleshooting If your radio card has abnormal conditions, please refer to the following table. Common problems Check item Maybe the computer does not open the Cannot automatically install the auto run function. Please go to “My driver & Dialer tool in the first Computer”->CD Rom which name is “Tata time Photon+”, open it and run the autorun.exe...
  • Page 37 Common problems Check item Please check the drivers (HuaweiDataCardDriver.kext) are present Device is not detecting in MAC OS in the following path /System/Library/Extensions . If not present please reinstall the application. Device is detecting in MAC OS, But Please check with the operater if the not showing signal strength device is activated or not Device is detecting in Linux, But...
  • Page 38 Common problems Check item Please check if the Device is connected After restarting the computer, Properly, Check the Network Coverage or there is no signal indicated pull out the Device and reinsert the Device again.

  • Page 39: Care And Maintenance

    9. Care and Maintenance Your radio card is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you to fulfill any warranty obligations and to enjoy this product for many years. Keep the radio card and all its parts and accessories out of small children's reach.
  • Page 40 This section contains important information pertaining to the operating instructions of your device. It also contains information about how to use your device safely. Read this information carefully before using the device. Electronic Device Do not use your device if using the device is prohibited. Do not use the device when using the device causes danger or interference with electronic devices.
  • Page 41 locations include areas below the deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Ask the manufacturers of vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) whether this device can be safely used in their vicinity.
  • Page 42 Operating Environment  Do not use the device in dusty, damp, and dirty places or places with magnetic fields. Otherwise, it may result in malfunction of the circuit.  On a stormy day with thunder, do not use your device when it is being charged, to prevent any danger caused by lightning.
  • Page 43  Protect your wireless device and accessories from water and vapor, and keep them dry.  Do not drop, throw, or bend your wireless device.  Clean your wireless device with a piece of damp and soft antistatic cloth. Do not use any chemical detergent, powder, or other chemical agents (such as alcohol and benzene) to clean the device.
  • Page 44  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 15.21 NOTICE: Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly approved by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. may void the FCC authorization to operate this device. 15.105 NOTE: 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.
  • Page 45 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 connecting or disconnecting the device to a PC, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by adopting one or more of the following measures:...

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