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Predator Connect X5 5G CPE
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  • Page 1 Predator Connect X5 5G CPE User Guide Version 0.1.18...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating System version. Images provided 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.

  • Page 3: Overview

    1. Overview The Predator Connect X5 5G CPE is designed to feature 5G and Wi-Fi 6 technology. This guide provides an overview of Predator Connect X5’s features, and description of the user interface and ports of the device. The Predator Connect X5 delivers gigabit transfer speed along with gaming features and user experience tuned for demands of PC gamers and media streamers.
  • Page 4 1.3 LED Behaviors Device Operation LED Behavior 5G LED 4G LED WiFi / WPS Power LED Indicator & Status Status Status Status Status 5G Signal Flashing Blue Off Static Solid Green 4G Signal Flashing Static Solid Green Green Booting Flashing Flashing Static Solid Green...
  • Page 5 Enabled WiFi is Static Static Solid Green Disabled Reset and Update LED Behavior 5G LED 4G LED WiFi / WPS Power LED Indicator & Status Status Status Status Status Factory Static then Static then Static then Static then Reset Flashing Blue Firmware Static then Static then...
  • Page 6 Storage temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C (0 °F to 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.

  • Page 7: Installation / First-Time Setup

    2. Installation / First-time setup 2.1 Setup location Please choose a sturdy and open space for your Predator Connect X5 5G  CPE. To ensure the best performance, be sure the area around your Predator  Connect X5 is clear of miscellaneous items and debris. To ensure the best thermal performance and safe operations, please ensure that the thermal vents are not be blocked.
  • Page 8 Powering on the Predator 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 ...
  • Page 9 2.3 Getting online Ensure your Predator Connect X5 is switched on and connected to the  network. A. You can refer to the LED Behavior table for more information. Connect your Computer to the internet using WiFi  A. Connect your computer or device to Predator Connect X5 via WiFi: B.

  • Page 10: Predator Connect X5 Home Page

    D. Microsoft Edge 3.2 Logging into the Predator Connect X5 Home Page Open your web browser.  Type http://connect.acer 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.
  • Page 11 Note: You will need to change your password at first time you login. ...

  • Page 12: Quick Setup

    4. Quick Setup 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 You may modifying your WiFi SSID for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz. ...
  • Page 14 4.2 Status Icons Description Icon displayed on Dashboard Signal indicator From full signal bar to no signal Connection status Disconnected Connected Connected LAN status LAN is LAN is disconnected connected WiFi status WiFi is disabled WiFi is enabled Connected devices Connected devices Data usage Data usage...

  • Page 15: Dashboard

    5. Dashboard 5.1 Command Center The 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...
  • Page 16 Internet Status: shows the current connection status to the internet. Dual WAN Status: it shows dual WAN status include primary WAN and second WAN source. User can decide which of the Cellular or Ethernet WAN connection will be assigned the primary WAN or second WAN. Dual WAN supports two modes: A.

  • Page 17: Game Acceleration

    6. Game Acceleration Designed for 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...
  • Page 18 6.1 Killer prioritization mode The Intel® Killer™ Prioritization Engine Offers advanced network data detection and prioritization. It offers new • intelligent network capabilities that detect and accelerate network traffic for specific websites in addition to the gaming or creative applications running on your computer.
  • Page 19 Please refer to the below screen captures for routing options for your connected devices. Single WAN •...
  • Page 20 Dual WAN Mode Figure. Dual WAN with Load Balance ...
  • Page 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: Gnr / 4Glte Cellular Network

    7. 5GNR / 4GLTE Cellular Network 7.1 Your 5G network status This section displays key fine-grain information regarding your connection • status. You may find information such as connection status, network 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.
  • Page 23 7.3 Data Roaming Occurs whenever your device disconnects from your carrier’s network and • hops on another network. This functionality is by default disabled. Data Roaming can be turned on by navigating to the 5G 7.4 Profile Management Predator Connect X5 will detect your SIM and set APN(Access Point •...
  • Page 24 3. 5G SA only • 4. 4G only • 7.6 Data usage Enables you to understand how you are using your data. You can • designate 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.
  • Page 25 There 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 SIM PIN Management. SIM PIN is a password used to control the rights of using a SIM card, • and prevent unauthorized users from using it. You may also change the SIM PIN by clicking the Change SIM PIN button. Do note that if you fail to enter the correct SIM PIN code 3 times in succession, the SIM card will be locked.
  • Page 27 7.8 SIM Inbox Allows you to view SMS messages that is received in the installed SIM • card of your Predator Connect X5. You are able to individually delete unwanted SMS from here. 7.9 SMS Forwarding function Allows SMS messages that is received by the installed SIM card of •...

  • Page 28: Wan

    8. WAN 8.1 WAN Status. Displays the different operating status regarding the functions and • features of your Predator Connect X5’s WAN capabilities. A. Duration B. Connection Status: displays Connected or Disconnected MAC address D. Connection Mode: DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, and Switch WAN port to LAN1.
  • Page 29 8.2 WAN Setting Set Ethernet WAN connection mode. It can be dynamic IP static IP, or • PPPoE. It is possible to set this port 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 •...
  • Page 30 8.4 DMZ If external users can’t access certain network services provided by the • Local Area Network (LAN), use the DMZ function to set the client that provides the required network services as the DMZ host. External users will then have access to all the services. Note that clients in the DMZ will be exposed to WAN traffic.
  • Page 31 8.6 UPnP Also known as Universal Plug and Play, is a set of networking protocol • that permits 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 •...
  • Page 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 8.9 VPN server Setup VPN server on Predator Connect X5 for remote VPN connection • from the internet. By switching 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.

  • Page 34: Wifi

    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 9.2 Basic Setting 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. When changing the SSID name, there will be additional options made available for modification.
  • Page 36 9.3 Advance Settings When you first click the Advance setting button, you will be presented with • a warning. It is important to note that any changes in the advanced setting could affect your connection and overall experience using the Predator Connect X5 5G CPE.
  • Page 37 After you have configured your custom selections, please click 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 •...
  • Page 38 9.5 WPS WPS or WiFi Protected Setup provides an easy way to connect your • device to the network via pushing the WPS button or entering a PIN code. • Using method 1 or method 2 to connect a wireless device to the Predator •...
  • Page 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: Lan Status

    10 LAN Status 10.1 Here, 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: Home Network Security

    11. Home Network Security 11.1 Powered by TrendMicro, Malicious website blocking can prevent you from visiting malicious websites thereby protecting your computers from being infected with Trojans 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...
  • Page 42 11.3 IoT security protection can detect 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: Setting

    12. Setting 12.1 Login Password Change the password of your Predator Connect 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.
  • Page 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 12.5 System Information Shows key device information such as • A. Device Name B. IMEI 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 12.7 Firmware update Click Check new for updates. Your router will check if there is an update • 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.
  • Page 47 12.9 System 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 To access the USB storage from PC, 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: Predator Connect App

    13. Predator Connect APP 13.1 Download Predator App from App store or Google Play 13.2 Register account New users will need to register new accounts if this is their first time logging into the Predator Connect App. 13.3 Quick setup Run quick setup to help the X5 connect to internet.

  • Page 50: Regulatory Information

    14. Regulatory Information 14.1 Important Safety Precaution Your Predator Connect X5 5G CPE device is manufactured to comply with European safety standards. This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using the device. Please read the safety and operation instructions before using your device and other accessories. Keep these instructions safe for future reference.
  • Page 51 14.5 Ethernet Cable Line Safety Disconnect all Ethernet cable lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing. To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning, do not connect the Ethernet cable line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. 14.6 Medical Devices Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices.
  • Page 52 improperly installed, and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. Using your device while flying in aircraft is prohibited. Switch off your device before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless devices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone network, and may be illegal.
  • Page 53 Aircraft Warning FCC and FAA regulations may prohibit airborne operation of radio- frequency wireless devices (wireless adapters) because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments. Ask the airport staff and cabin crew before turning on your device’s wireless adapter whilst on board. The wireless adapter and your health The wireless adapter, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy.
  • Page 54 Hereby, Acer Inc. declares that the radio equipment type XXXXXX is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available: Please search for Predator Connect X5 5G CPE at 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.
  • Page 55 14.14 EU Regulatory Compliance – Radio Frequency range (MHz) Max power in the range (dBm) B1 (1920 – 1980) B3 (1710 – 1785) B5 (824 – 849) B7 (2500 – 2570) B8 (880– 915) B20 (832– 862) B28 (703 – 748) B38 (2570 –...

  • Page 56: Limited Warranty

    14.15 Power Supply Unit Information Model Identifier Predator 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.

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