Cudy Router Quick Installation Guide

Step 1: Install Antennas

If your router has detachable antennas, install them now.

[Diagram Description: Image shows a router with arrows indicating where to attach external antennas.]

Step 2: Insert SIM Card

With the gold contacts facing down, insert your SIM card into the SIM slot until you hear a clicking sound. Note: Do not hot-swap the SIM card; insert or remove it only while the system is powered off.

[Diagram Description: Image shows a SIM card being inserted into a slot labeled "Nano SIM".]

Step 3: Connect Power

Connect the power adapter to the router and press the power button. Wait for the system LED to turn solid on. This may take 2-5 minutes.

[Diagram Description: Image shows a power adapter connected to the router and a power button.]

Step 4: Check the LED

When the LED is solid on, the router is connected to the cellular network. If the LED is off, please continue to configure the router.

Note: If the signal is still too weak indoors, consider installing extension antennas (not included) to the SMA connector and placing them outdoors.

Step 5: Connect to the Router

You can connect to the router using either Wi-Fi or a wired Ethernet connection.

A. Wi-Fi Connection ?

Connect your device to the router's Wi-Fi using the SSID (network name) and Password printed on the bottom of the router. Look for a Wi-Fi network named like "Cudy-XXXX-5G".

[Diagram Description: Image shows a device (e.g., smartphone or laptop) connecting wirelessly to the router.]

B. Wired Connection ?

Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect it to the router's LAN port using an Ethernet cable.

[Diagram Description: Image shows a computer connected to the router's LAN port via an Ethernet cable.]

Step 6: Open Browser for Setup

Open a web browser on your connected device and navigate to http://cudy.net/. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup.

[Diagram Description: Image shows common web browser icons (Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari) and a URL bar displaying http://cudy.net/.]

Step 7: Input SIM PIN (if required)

If your SIM card is locked, a window will appear prompting you to enter the PIN code. You have a limited number of attempts to enter the correct PIN. Contact your carrier if you need assistance.

[Diagram Description: Image shows a pop-up window titled '4G Settings' requesting a PIN code for a locked SIM card, with options to 'Save & Apply'.]

Step 8: Follow Quick Setup Wizard

The router will guide you through the configuration process. Follow the on-screen instructions for the Quick Setup wizard.

[Diagram Description: A series of screenshots showing the Quick Setup wizard steps, including Internet status, Work Mode, Timezone, Cellular, Wireless settings, APN profile, and Wi-Fi SSID/Password configuration.]

Key configuration items include setting the Internet connection, Work Mode, Timezone, Cellular settings, and Wireless (Wi-Fi) network names (SSID) and passwords for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. You can navigate using "[Back]" and "[Next]" buttons.