Wifi Button; Reset Button; Updating The Software (Firmware); Wps Button - Huawei E5186 Quick Start Manual

LED lights show the router status
Power Lit when the router is turned on.
Mode Shows you the status of the connection.
• White flashing light = Connection being established.
• Cyan light = Connected via 4G
• Blue light = Connected via 3G
• Yellow light = Connected via 2G
• Red light = No connection to mobile network. May be due to
problems with SIM card or PIN code. Read more on page 20.
Wifi Lit when wifi is turned on. Flashing when connection is being
established.
Voice Indicates voice call.
Signal Indicates signal strength for the mobile network.
LAN Lit when an active unit is connected. Flashing when data is being
transferred.
LAN4/WAN Lit when an active unit is connected. Flashing when data is being
transferred.
During updates all LED lights will flash except Power. Do not turn the router off
during updates, as this can cause serious damage.
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Flashing when data is
being transferred.

Wifi button

If you want to deactivate the wifi you can press the wifi button to activate/
deactivate the wifi function.

Reset button

Press and hold the button for more than 5 seconds to restore the router to its
factory settings.

Updating the software (firmware)

You will receive an alert when a new software update is available. Always say
Yes to these updates, as they will correct any errors that may exist and improve
your router's performance.

WPS button

You can connect computers/tablets/smartphones to the wireless network
without a password by pressing the WPS button*. When you push the button
the password protection for the router is inactive for 2 minutes. (This function
is not supported by Apple products).
* A quick press of the button will connect the unit to 2.4GHz wifi. Pressing the button for
more than 5 seconds will connect it to 5GHz which makes the internet connection faster
- but then your connected unit must also support 5GHz.
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