Section 1: Getting to Know Your Motorola CPEi 25150 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Motorola CPEi 25150 4G desktop modem. The CPEi 25150 allows you to connect to the wireless world easily and seamlessly without complicated installation and setup procedures.
Powerful Features in a Single Unit The CPEi 25150 4G desktop modem provides the following features: WiMAX Authentication WAN DHCP Client LAN DHCP Server Router Functions Firewall Protection Port Forwarding Your Motorola CPEi 25150 4G Desktop Modem Front of Modem The modem contains an array of five green LED indicators at the top of the unit.
On - Ethernet Port is connected. Off - Ethernet Port is not connected. Blinking in 5-10 second intervals - the Ethernet cable is not connected to the computer. ° ° C (32-104 Section 1: Getting to Know Your Motorola CPEi 25150 Description...
Ethernet Cable Figure 3: Inbox Contents CPEi 25150 Box Contents Item CPEi 25150 4G desktop modem unit Power cord that connects the modem to an electrical outlet Cable to connect the Ethernet port on your modem to your PC or laptop computer...
Installing Your 4G Desktop Modem Perform the following tasks before attaching the power cord or powering up the unit: Rotate the base of the modem to be in a perpendicular position. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the modem. Stand the modem vertically on a flat surface.
Before You Begin Configuration Some settings on your computer must be verified or changed to ensure that your computer configuration can support the CPEi 25150 desktop modem. Call Sprint to confirm that your modem is activated. Verify that the IP address and DNS settings are automatically generated in your Local Area connection of your Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties.
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There are six main menus in the GUI: Menu Tab Personalize Internet Status Port Forwarding Local Address Control Panel The following buttons appear at the bottom of each configuration page: Apply Undo Next Refresh Auto Refresh Wizard Note: Illustrations in this manual containing an image of what you see on your computer screen are for reference purposes only.
Logging In to the Modem Use the following procedure to log in to the modem: On a computer that is connected to the modem, open a Web browser. Enter the IP address: http://192.168. 1 5. 1 into Address field in order to gain access to your modem. –...
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Step 3 - WiMAX Security The WiMAX Security tab will contain your authentication method. Check with Sprint to determine whether a user name and password are required for authentication purposes. If the Authentication Method is EAP-TLS: ● Enter the Realm information supplied by Sprint. ●...
Section 3: Basic Configuration Personalize Menu (page 10) Internet Menu (page 12) Status Menu (page 14) Once the setup has been completed, you can log in to your modem from any computer on your home network by typing the device name in the address bar. The default device name is This section describes the Personalize Personalize Menu...
Password Tab Password tab allows you to enable/disable password protection. You can also change your password here. Be sure to click when finished. Apply Field or Button Enable Login Password Protection New Login Password Confirm New Login Password Device Time Tab tab allows you to establish the time zone for your location.
Internet Menu The Internet menu provides the following tabs: WiMAX Security Internet Protocol Tab Firewall Dynamic DNS WiMAX Security Tab tab will contain your authentication method. Check with Sprint to determine whether a WiMAX Security user name and password are required for authentication purposes. Field or Button Authentication Method User Name...
Internet Protocol Tab Please check with Sprint to determine if these settings are required. If you are unsure of the settings, leave the default values set and click Apply If Sprint has instructed you to change any of these settings, be sure to click Firewall Tab A firewall helps to protect your home network from unauthorized access.
Dynamic DNS Tab Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS) allows a user with a non-static IP address to keep their domain name associated with an ever changing IP address. As an example, DDNS is used when you are hosting your own website. Field or Button Enable DDNS DDNS Service Provider...
Section 4: Advanced Configuration Port Forwarding Menu (page 15) Local Address Menu (page 17) Control Panel Menu (page 20) Port Forwarding Menu Port forwarding enables you to direct incoming traffic to specific LAN hosts (computers on your network) based on the protocol and port number. It is used to play Internet games or provide local services (such as web hosting) for a LAN group.
Basic Tab Field or Button Enable UPnP IGD DMZ IP Address Be sure to click once you have made changes. Apply Forwarding Tab Click to create additional Port Forwarding rules. Field or Button Select Protocol WAN Port Start WAN Port End LAN IP Address LAN Port Start LAN Port End...
Local Address Menu Local Address menu allows you to configure your Local Area Network (LAN) connections. It contains the following tabs: DHCP Server Lease Status Lease Reservation Figure 11: Local Address Menu Screen (DHCP Server Tab) Section 4: Advanced Configuration...
DHCP Server Tab DHCP Server tab enables Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server functionality on the LAN, allowing the router to dynamically assign lease IP addresses to clients that connect to it from the local network. Field or Button Enable DHCP Server DHCP Server IP Address DHCP Starting IP Address DHCP Ending IP Address...
Lease Status Tab Lease Status tab in the Local Address menu displays the active DHCP leases since the last reboot. Field or Button Client Host Name MAC Address IP Address Remaining Lease Duration Be sure to click once you have made changes. Apply Lease Reservation Tab This tab allows you to manage the lease reservation so that the same client receives the same IP address...
Control Panel Menu Control Panel menu allows you to view and update your software information. It contains the following tabs: Software Certificate System About Software Tab tab manages the software on your modem. It is also where you can upgrade device software. Software Field or Button Browse...
Certificate Tab Certificate tab is where you manage the certificates that are stored on the modem. Field or Button Browse Import Remove System Tab This tab allows you to manage additional features of your modem. Field or Button Language Used in User Interface Enable WiMAX Radio Interface Auto Refresh Interval Rebootstrap EMS...
Section 5: Configuring TCP/IP Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 2000 (page 22) Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP (page 26) This section contains two examples of configuring TCP/IP in a Windows environment. Most computers already have the TCP/IP configuration enabled. Use the following procedures to verify that the configuration is set up.
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Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections window: Click Local Area Connection Area Connection number Status window is displayed: icon to display the Network and Dial-up Connections Figure 14: Network and Dial-Up Connections number icon. The value of number varies from system to system. The Local Figure 15: Local Area Connection Section 5: Configuring TCP/IP...
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Click . Information similar to the following window is displayed: Properties If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is in the list of components, TCP/IP is installed. You can skip to step 11. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is not in the list, click displayed: Figure 16: Properties .
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Click on the Select Network Component Type window and click Protocol Protocol window is displayed: Note: You may have to use the scroll bar to locate the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) setting. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click . The Local Area Connection number Properties window is re-displayed. Be sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click...
If prompted to restart the computer and click Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP On the Windows desktop, click Click to display the Control Panel window. The display varies, depending on your Windows Control Panel XP view options. If the display is a Category view as shown below, continue with step 3. Otherwise, skip to step 5.
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Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections If a classic view similar to below is displayed, double-click High-speed Internet connections. to display the Network and Internet Connections window: Figure 22: Network and Internet Connections . Skip to Step 6. Figure 23: Control Panel (Classic View) Network Connections to display the LAN or...
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Right-click the Local Area Connection. If more than one connection is displayed, be sure to select the one for your network interface. Select from the pop-up menu to display the Local Area Connection Properties window: Properties On the Local Area Connection Properties window, select Figure 24: Network Connections Figure 25: Local Area Connection Properties Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
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Click to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window: Properties ● Be sure Obtain IP address automatically ● Click to close the TCP/IP Properties window. Figure 26: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected. Section 5: Configuring TCP/IP...
Section 6: Troubleshooting This page provides basic troubleshooting procedures for your CPEi 25150 4G desktop modem. LED indicators are Off Check that the AC power adapter is properly plugged into the electrical outlet and into the modem. A Computer Cannot Log On to the Modem Check that the Ethernet cable is properly connected to the modem unit and the computer.
Section 7: Important Safety and Legal Information Your Motorola WiMAX Wireless Broadband Gateway is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy. This Product complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations;...
This Gateway desktop transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-193, and RSS-Gen of the Industry Canada Rules.
CMM Disclosure The China Management Methods (CMM) Disclosure Table is intended only to communicate compliance with China requirements; it is not intended to communicate compliance with EU RoHS or any other environmental requirements. Figure 27: CMM Disclosure Information Copyrights and Trademarks Notice While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of this document, Motorola, Inc.
directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola, as arises by operation of law in the sale of a product. Usage and Disclosure Restrictions License Agreements The software described in this document is the property of Motorola, Inc and its licensors. It is furnished by express license agreement only and may be used only in accordance with the terms of such an agreement.
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