Acer Predator Connect X5 5G CPE, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 Predator Connect X5 5G CPE User Guide Version 0 1 18 ...

Page 2: ...herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your device Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual Contents 1 Overview 3 2 Installation First time setup 7 3 Predator Connect X5 Home Page 10 4 Quick Setup 12 5 Dashboard 15 6 Game Acceleration 17 7 5GNR 4GLTE Cellular Network 22 8 WAN 28 9 WiFi...

Page 3: ...ator Connect X5 can be used to provide internet access through 5G or 4G cellular data SIM and Data Plan not included over WiFi 6 or Cat Paired with Web UI Predator Connect X5 5G CPE provides a simple and secure user experience for connecting and gaming on the internet 1 1 Package Contents The box should include the following items Predator Connect X5 Power Adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty Declar...

Page 4: ...e Off Static Solid Green 4G Signal Flashing Green Static Solid Green Booting Flashing Green Flashing Green Static Solid Green No Coverage or No SIM Solid Red Solid Red Static Solid Green 5G Data Connection Connected Solid Blue Off Static Solid Green 4G Data Connection Connected Off Solid Green Static Solid Green WiFi is Static Static Solid Green Solid Green ...

Page 5: ... WPS LED Status Power LED Status Factory Reset Static then Flashing Blue Static then Off Static then Off Static then Off Firmware Update Static then Flashing Blue Static then Off Static then Off Static then Off Device Shutdown Static then Off Static then Off Static then Off Static then Solid Green then Off 1 4 Rear View Ports 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 ...

Page 6: ...113 F RH 0 to 90 Humidity 1 3 5 Power Management Your Predator Connect X5 5G CPE comes with a 12v 2 0A Max 24 0W power adapter The included power adapter has an AC Input rating of 100 240V 0 85A 50 60Hz Note To ensure your Predator Connect X5 works as intended it is recommended you only use the accessories provided with your device 1 2 ...

Page 7: ... not be blocked 2 2 Setting up Locate the bottom of the Device Insert the SIM Card Lift the SIM door Insert the SIM card into the slot with the gold contacts facing downwards Fully insert the SIM card until it clicks into place Note Follow the notch direction on the top left of the SIM card slot Also push the SIM into the slot smoothly all the way in with your finger tip and nail Do not use any to...

Page 8: ...Connect X5 Power on Press the power button for 3 seconds All LEDs will show solid green at the same time when the device has been switched on To switch off your device Press the power button for 3 seconds until the LEDs power off ...

Page 9: ... network name SSID on your device C 2 4GHz wireless network name PredatorConnect X5 XXXX 2 4GHz D 5GHz wireless network name PredatorConnect X5 XXXX 5GHz E Connect to your preferred SSID F Enter your WiFi password i Note You can find your default WiFi password on the label located on the underside of the Predator Connect X5 Connect your Computer to Predator Connect X5 via Ethernet cable A Connect ...

Page 10: ...ozilla Firefox C Safari D Microsoft Edge 3 2 Logging into the Predator Connect X5 Home Page Open your web browser Type http connect acer or http 192 168 76 1 8080 into the address bar and press enter The Home page will then load as shown in the screenshot below On the Home page enter the password as found on device label on the bottom of the Predator Connect X5 and click Login ...

Page 11: ...11 Note You will need to change your password at first time you login ...

Page 12: ...tup 4 1 First boot up You will need to proceed with your Predator Connect X5 s Quick setup This process will take only a few steps to complete To connect to the internet Please choose your preferred WAN to set first ...

Page 13: ...13 You may modifying your WiFi SSID for both 2 4GHz and 5GHz ...

Page 14: ...oard Signal indicator Connection status LAN status WiFi status Connected devices Data usage Disconnected Connected Connected WiFi is enabled WiFi is disabled From full signal bar to no signal LAN is connected LAN is disconnected Connected devices Data usage ...

Page 15: ...he first available option on the menu tree is the Dashboard You will also firstly arrive at The Predator Connect X5 s dashboard once successfully logged in You can check and view basic information about your device here 1 2 4 6 1 7 8 3 5 ...

Page 16: ...l switch over seamlessly 3 WiFi Status quickly indicate the status of 2 4GHz and 5GHz WiFi in easily distinguishable on or off indicator 4 LAN Status quickly indicate the status of LAN ports 1 2 and 3 LAN1 can be set as a WAN port 5 Connected Devices shows how many client devices are connected to your Predator Connect X5 s WiFi or LAN There is also a Device List where you further review or execute...

Page 17: ...or Gaming The Predator Connect X5 5G CPE is designed with awesome gaming capabilities to ensure you to have the best online gaming experience Predator Connect X5 supports two types of QoS modes Quality of Service for game acceleration ...

Page 18: ...full advantage of the extra network data detection capabilities that are part of the Intel Killer Prioritization Engine to get the best online experience possible on your system Note Please set to single WAN or Dual WAN with failover mode Killer prioritization mode can only be used in Single WAN configuration Killer prioritization mode is compatible with Killer enabled PC or devices If your PC doe...

Page 19: ...19 Please refer to the below screen captures for routing options for your connected devices Single WAN ...

Page 20: ...20 Dual WAN Mode Figure Dual WAN with Load Balance ...

Page 21: ...21 Figure Dual WAN with Failover Note all client devices will set to normal priority as default User can adjust the preferred priority manually ...

Page 22: ...twork type network name bands IP address and more Furthermore you may even disconnect by pressing the disconnect button 7 2 Network Connection modes Can be selectable between Auto and Manual Auto Every time router boot up the router will connect to the 4G 5G network automatically by default Manual Every time router boot up user is required to press Connect button to connect to the 4G 5G network ...

Page 23: ...nt Predator Connect X5 will detect your SIM and set APN Access Point Name for 4G 5G data connection as the default configuration But some carriers maybe not be automatically configured by Predator Connect X5 In those cases user need to manually create a new profile and setup the SIM s APN 7 5 Network search mode Network search can be set to Auto or Manual There are 4 network modes that can be sele...

Page 24: ...ignate the start date for each month limitation and even data limit warnings Note The data limitation is base on your data plan and network operator The router will not limit data usage Please contact your data plan provider for more details about your data plan and how it may affect your online experience ...

Page 25: ...ere will be statistical chart that will be available where as you will be able to set your data period and also how your view your data Please note that 3 months is the limit for the stored data consumption ...

Page 26: ...M PIN code 3 times in succession the SIM card will be locked You can unlocked the SIM card by entering the PUK code If you do not have the PUK Code please contact your 5G 4G cellular provider Please be advised if you fail to enter the correct PUK code 10 times in succession the SIM card will be locked permanently Note if user enables SIM PIN The router will not connect to 4G 5G network automatical...

Page 27: ...d SMS from here 7 9 SMS Forwarding function Allows SMS messages that is received by the installed SIM card of your Predator Connect X5 to be forward to another phone number such as the phone number of your personal Smartphone 7 10 Reading SMS A Left click the content of the message you wish to read B You may delete your SMS messages by clicking the delete button ...

Page 28: ...or Connect X5 s WAN capabilities A Duration B Connection Status displays Connected or Disconnected C MAC address D Connection Mode DHCP Static IP PPPoE and Switch WAN port to LAN1 You may change the connection mode in WAN Setting E IP address F Subnet mask G Default gateway H Primary DNS sever I Secondary DNS server ...

Page 29: ...ort as LAN port Just use the down arrow to reveal the drop down menu to select your preferred WAN setting 8 3 Dual WAN Setting Predator Connect X5 has two WAN connections 5G NR and Ethernet WAN User can select primary WAN and secondary WAN User can also select dual WAN mode with failover or load balance function applied ...

Page 30: ...ave access to all the services Note that clients in the DMZ will be exposed to WAN traffic Apply DMZ host IP address in the provided field and click apply to instate the function 8 5 WAN Ping The WAN port of Predator Connect X5 will respond to ping requests from the Internet that are sent to the WAN IP address By switching WAN port ping your device will respond to ping For improved security switch...

Page 31: ...ermits devices connected to your Predator Connect X5 to discover each other and establish functional network services for data sharing communications and entertainment 8 7 NAT Passthrough Allows a VPN or virtual private network connection to pass through the router to the network client s ...

Page 32: ...32 8 8 Port forwarding This feature allows external users to connect to Local Area Network LAN services using Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP File Transfer Protocols FTP and other protocols ...

Page 33: ...g on this function further adjust your requirement by selecting between UDP and TCP Designate Service port VPN subnet VPN netmask Further client access control can be created by limiting user to Hone network only or Internet and home network You may export your configuration file and also generate new certificates ...

Page 34: ...34 9 WiFi 9 1 WiFi Status Displays key information such as WiFi SSID Security Connected devices Gateway address and Mac address You can freely change your WiFi SSID for both 2 4GHz and 5GHz bands ...

Page 35: ...an freely change your WiFi SSID for both 2 4GHz and 5GHz bands When changing the SSID name there will be additional options made available for modification Such as in the security field You may be able to disable or use the following security functions WPA WPA2 WPA WPA2 WPA3 and WPA2 WPA3 Encryption options are AES Auto and TKIP ...

Page 36: ...onnection and overall experience using the Predator Connect X5 5G CPE Please click OK if you are sure to proceed to adjusting parameters within the advanced settings submenu When you arrive at the Advanced Setting submenu you will be provided various options to configure which channels you would like to be in your 802 11 modes AP isolation and lastly configure what bandwidth you would prefer ...

Page 37: ...apply 9 4 WiFi MAC filter Devices will be blocked from accessing the Internet once they are added in the MAC filter list Up to 32 devices can be added to this list When you have completed inputting the name and MAC address you would like to filter please click apply ...

Page 38: ...a PIN code Using method 1 or method 2 to connect a wireless device to the Predator Connect X5 SSID via WPS within 2 minutes With method 1 you can enter your personal client s PIN and click Connect or enter the router s PIN on your personal device WPS will be disabled if WiFi is set to WPA3 or TKIP mode or if SSID broadcast is turned off ...

Page 39: ...39 9 6 Guest WiFi You may also provide Internet Connection for guests but access to devices on your network Choose to enable between 2 4GHz and 5GHz bands for your guests ...

Page 40: ...e you can easily see your connected status IP address MAC address and DHCP server The Predator Connect X5 has 3 possible LAN ports LAN3 is usually designated as WAN 10 2 In the LAN Setting further configuration can be done here ...

Page 41: ... or being exploited unknowingly Trend Micro s Web Reputation Services WRS can helps you identify malicious URLs 11 2 Network attack blocking can help prevent the exploitation of a known vulnerability even when the vulnerable systems devices have not yet been installed with security patches It can also detect the infected device and block its network behavior to prevent infection to other devices ...

Page 42: ...and block harmful connections from compromised IoT devices by using Trend Micro s Smart Protection Network a continuously updated IoT device reputation database 11 4 Parental Control allows you to block unwanted websites on specifically devices ...

Page 43: ...X5 use a strong password to keep it secure 12 2 System Time This allows device to synchronize the system time to the time zone selected When daylight savings time setting is ON device will automatically adjust the daylight saving system time according to the time zone 12 3Language ...

Page 44: ...44 Set the language of your Predator Connect X5 12 4 Backup and restore Backup your custom device settings Reverts your device to original factory settings ...

Page 45: ...em Information Shows key device information such as A Device Name B IMEI C Serial Number D Software Version 12 6 Reset restart Click Restart to reboot the device and click Reset to restore factory default settings ...

Page 46: ...te available If one is found you may click Download Once the file has downloaded successfully you will be able to click Update 12 8 Antenna switch Set to Internal to use the inbuilt antenna Set to External to connect a compatible external antenna to Predator Connect X5 via the LTE TS9 connectors ...

Page 47: ...m logs The system log will save the last 100 activities 12 10 USB storage Plug in USB dongle on Predator Connect X5 and allow all users connected to your network access rights to the file folders in your USB Dongle ...

Page 48: ...C you can type 192 168 76 1 into the address column of the file manager 12 11 Logout Once you push this button you will be instantly logged out To reenter the Predator Connect Webpage you will need to input login credentials and password ...

Page 49: ...o help the X5 connect to internet Follow the quick setup instructions you see on the Predator Connect App Scan the QR code to quickly apply your X5 s unique WiFi SSID WiFi password and Admin password 13 4 Device Binding After quick setup you will need to bind your device to your Predator APP s linked email account The App allow user to bind multiple devices to an account In the Predator APP you ca...

Page 50: ...each of children Do not allow children to use the wireless device without guidance Do not use your device at places for medical treatment in an operating room intensive care unit or coronary care unit etc where wireless device use is prohibited To reduce the risk of accidents do not use your device while driving RF signals may affect the electronic systems of motor vehicles For more information co...

Page 51: ...ing Always keep the device more than 15 3 centimeters 6 inches from the pacemaker Not carry the device near you pacemaker when the device is switched on If you suspect interference switch off your device and move it Hearing aids Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids If interference occurs consult your service provider 14 7 Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly inst...

Page 52: ...en but not always clearly marked They include below deck on boats chemical transfer or storage facilities vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Do not switch the notebook on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger Warning Do not operate a ...

Page 53: ...licy that applies to the use of wireless adapters in a specific organization or environment an airport for example you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the adapter before you turn it on 14 11 EU Regulatory Conformance List of applicable countries This product must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information contact t...

Page 54: ... www acer com 14 12 Duty Cycle Attestation 5G MiFi UE User Equipment will operate on its 5G network with a configuration of 1 1 DL UL ratio i e The highest uplink duty cycle is 50 for NR n78 band for the lifetime of this device 14 13 Restrictions Operations in the 5 15 5 35GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only AT BE BG HR CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE EL HU IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT RO SK SI ES SE ...

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Page 56: ...r X5 Adaptor Input Voltage AC 100 240V Input AC Frequency 50 60Hz Output Voltage DC 12V Output Current 2 0A Output Power 24 0W 15 Limited Warranty The product is covered by a limited warranty Please check the warranty booklet inside the product package for details ...