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CN5100 Mobile Hotspot Quick Start Guide - G7801 - Release
3.3
These steps set up the CN5100 Mobile Hotspot for use.
After completing these configuration steps, the CN5100 Mobile Hotspot will be fully functional
and ready for operation. The CN5100 provides any Internet-ready device the ability to connect
wirelessly to the xMax network, using a secure WiFi connection.
Devices may also be connected to the xMax network through a wired Ethernet connection to the
CN5100. For more information, please refer to the topic
Wired Internet Connectivity
on page 15.
A personal computer is used to configure the CN5100 Mobile Hotspot. The xMax xMod Management
tool is supported and operates on the following platforms:
Operating Systems
Any version of Windows that supports the listed browsers (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10)
Any version of Linux that supports Chrome or Firefox
Any version of OSX that supports Chrome or Firefox
Browsers
Firefox 3 or later
Internet Explorer 6 or later
Chrome 13 or later
NOTE
This sequence assumes that the CN5100 device is in factory-default configuration and has not been
previously configured.
1.
Use a laptop or desktop computer to configure the CN5100 Mobile Hotspot.
Configure the computer network adapter to Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
for a static IP address and subnet mask.
BEFORE YOU CONTINUE
Be sure to take note of the current settings to restore them after configuration.
2.
Use the IP Address as shown below:
Computer Network Adapter Settings
IP Address:
169.254.90.100
Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0
3.
Using an Ethernet cable, connect the computer to the Ethernet connector on the CN5100.