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Quick Start Guide

Thank you for choosing the HUAWEI LTE E8372. The LTE E8372 provides high speed access to the wireless network.

Note: This guide briefly describes the appearance of the LTE E8372 and the steps for using it. For detailed setup and Wi-Fi management, see the device management web page at http://huawei.setup or http://192.168.8.1.

Getting to Know Your LTE E8372

The following figure shows the LTE E8372. The actual product may look different.

Device Diagram

The LTE E8372 has the following components:

  • 1: USB connector: Allows connection to a computer or power adapter (not included).
  • 2: Wi-Fi indicator (?): Indicates Wi-Fi network status.
    • Steady green (✔️?): Wi-Fi function is on.
    • Off (❌): Wi-Fi function is off or the device has been removed.
  • 3: SMS indicator (✉️): Indicates SMS inbox status. Access http://huawei.setup or http://192.168.8.1 to view messages.
    • Steady green (✔️?): Unread messages in inbox.
    • Blinking green once every 2 sec (?...): Message storage is full.
    • Off (❌): Device is powered off, or no unread messages.
  • 4: 2G/3G/LTE indicator: Indicates connection status to the mobile network (internet).
    • Blinking green twice every 2 sec (?...): Device is powered on.
    • Blinking green once every 0.2 sec (?...): Software is being upgraded.
    • Blinking green once every 2 sec (?...): Registered with a 2G network.
    • Steady green (✔️?): Connected to a 2G network.
    • Blinking blue once every 2 sec (?...): Registered with a 3G network.
    • Steady blue (✔️?): Connected to a 3G network.
    • Blinking cyan once every 2 sec (?...): Registered with an LTE network.
    • Steady cyan (✔️?): Connected to a 4G/LTE network.
    • Off (❌): Device has been removed.
  • 5: microSD card slot: Holder for microSD cards.
  • 6: SIM card slot: Holder for SIM cards.

Getting Started

Initial Setup

  1. Slide off the cover of the LTE E8372. Note the SSID and Wi-Fi network key printed on the device.

    [Diagram: Shows the device cover sliding off, highlighting the location of printed SSID and Wi-Fi key.]

  2. Insert the SIM card and the microSD card (optional, not included) into their corresponding slots.

    [Diagram: Illustrates inserting a SIM card into slot 1 and a microSD card into slot 2.]

  3. Replace the cover and slide it into place.

Notes:

  • Ensure the bevelled edge of the SIM card aligns correctly with the SIM card slot.
  • Do not remove the SIM card while the device is in use, as it may cause damage or data corruption.
  • Use only compatible SIM cards to prevent damage to the LTE E8372 and SIM card.
  • The microSD card is an optional accessory.
  • Insert the microSD card according to the direction indicated on the slot.
  • Do not remove the microSD card while the device is in use, as it may cause damage or data corruption.

Connection Scenarios

The LTE E8372 can be used in several ways:

Scenario 1: One-device Internet access using a computer

[Diagram: Shows the LTE E8372 plugged directly into a computer's USB port for internet access.]

Scenario 2: Multi-device Internet access using Wi-Fi (connected to a computer)

[Diagram: Shows the LTE E8372 connected to a computer, broadcasting a Wi-Fi signal that multiple devices (laptop, tablet, phone) connect to.]

Scenario 3: Multi-device Internet access using Wi-Fi (connected to a power adapter)

[Diagram: Shows the LTE E8372 plugged into a USB power adapter, broadcasting a Wi-Fi signal for multiple devices.]

Using Your LTE E8372 with a computer as a USB modem (Connection scenario 1)

The installation procedure for device management software may vary by operating system. The following instructions are for Windows 7.

Connecting to a Network

  1. Connect the LTE E8372 to one of your computer's USB ports.

    [Diagram: Illustrates the LTE E8372 being plugged into a computer's USB port.]

Drivers are installed automatically in the background.

  1. When installation is complete, the LTE E8372's device management web page (http://huawei.setup or http://192.168.8.1) is displayed, and the LTE E8372 connects to the LTE network automatically.

Notes:

  • If driver installation does not run automatically, locate and double-click AutoRun.exe in the driver path.
  • The default user name and password for the device management web page are admin. It is recommended to change the default password for security.
  • If your SIM card's PIN verification is enabled, log in to the device management web page, enter, and save the PIN.
  • If you do not wish to use the default Access Point Name (APN), configure and save the APN settings on the device management web page.
  • If you are not connected to the network, access the web page to check the device status.
  • If you cannot access http://huawei.setup or http://192.168.8.1, try disconnecting other network connections (Ethernet, Wi-Fi), removing and re-inserting the LTE E8372, or restarting the computer.

Disconnecting from a Network

Before removing the LTE E8372, ensure the data connection is disconnected. Unplug the device from your computer, or disconnect via the device management web page (http://huawei.setup or http://192.168.8.1) or the Mobile Wi-Fi application.

Note: By default, the LTE E8372 automatically disconnects from the network if no data is transferred within 10 minutes. The connection is re-established automatically when you access the internet.

Using the LTE E8372 as a Wi-Fi hotspot connected to your computer (Connection scenario 2)

To manage your LTE E8372's Wi-Fi functions, log in to the device management web page at http://huawei.setup or http://192.168.8.1.

Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection

  1. Insert the LTE E8372 into your computer (or power adapter).
  2. Ensure the LTE E8372's Wi-Fi function is on (the Wi-Fi indicator light should be on).
  3. On your Wi-Fi device or computer, search for Wi-Fi networks and find the LTE E8372's Wi-Fi SSID (as detailed in the "Getting Started" section).
  4. Select the wireless network connection with the LTE E8372's SSID and click Connect.
  5. Enter the Wi-Fi Network key as detailed in the "Getting Started" section.

Note: Before establishing a Wi-Fi connection, ensure your computer is equipped with a wireless network adapter. If the computer indicates a wireless network connection is available, the adapter can be used. Otherwise, verify that your wireless network adapter is working properly.

  1. Wait until a wireless network connection icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the computer screen. A wireless network connection is now set up.

Accessing the Internet

You can access the Internet after a connection between your LTE E8372 and Wi-Fi device is set up.

Note: By default, the LTE E8372 automatically disconnects from the Internet when you are roaming.

Using the LTE E8372 with a Power Adapter (Connection scenario 3)

Connect the LTE E8372 to the power adapter's USB port, and connect the power adapter to a power outlet.

Notes:

Example 1: Connecting a Game Console (for example, PSP) through Wi-Fi

  1. On the PSP, turn on the WLAN.
  2. Choose Settings > Network Settings.
  3. Select Infrastructure Mode.
  4. Select New Connection, and enter the connection name.
  5. Select Scan to search for wireless networks. A list of access points will be displayed on the screen.
  6. Select the access point with the LTE E8372's SSID, and press the [confirm button] on the PSP. Confirm the SSID, and enter the correct wireless network encryption key.
  7. Press the [next button] to proceed to the next step, and then press the [X button] to save settings.
  8. Select Test Connection to test the network connection.
  9. You can now open the browser and access the network.

Example 2: Connecting a Tablet Computer (for example, iPad) through Wi-Fi

  1. Touch Settings > WLAN to turn on WLAN.
  2. The tablet computer automatically searches for wireless connections and displays a list of access points.
  3. Select the access point with the LTE E8372's SSID.
  4. If required, enter the correct wireless network encryption key, and tap Join. (The ? icon indicates that an encryption key is required to connect to this wireless network.)

Note: Any Wi-Fi enabled device can access the Internet through the LTE E8372. For specific operations, refer to the Wi-Fi device's user manual.

Viewing Service Information

Visit http://huawei.setup or http://192.168.8.1 to view your wireless network service information.

Restoring Factory Defaults

If you wish to restore factory settings on your device, connect the LTE E8372 to a computer or a power outlet, and press and hold the RESET button (?) for 2 seconds.

[Diagram: Shows the location of the RESET button on the device.]

Note: Restoring factory defaults deletes all user-defined settings and restores all settings on the web management page to their defaults.

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