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This Quick Start provides basic information for using your router. 

The package contains the Zoom Travel Router with Wireless-N, a Li-ion battery, an RJ-45 Ethernet cable, a 
5V 1.0A Power adapter, this Quick Start flyer, and a CD that contains additional documentation and warranty 
information. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Zoom Customer Support or whoever provided 
the Travel Router. 

 

Any DSL or cable modem or modem/router that has an Ethernet port should work with the Travel Router. 
The Travel Router also works with many but not all mobile broadband USB modems and tethering-enabled 
smartphones. For an up-to-date list of modems and smartphones known to be compatible with the Travel 
Router and/or to download the latest firmware, please go to

 www.zoomtel.com/travelrouter/comp

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attempt to support all popular mobile broadband (such as 4G, LTE, WiMAX, 3G) USB modems and 
tethering-enabled smartphones, but this is challenging because new ones are introduced almost every day. 
If you’d like to let us know about a mobile broadband modem or smartphone that is incompatible with the 
router, please send an email to support@zoomtel.com
 
You can even use your mobile broadband modem as a backup to your DSL or cable modem. If the DSL or 
cable Internet connection fails, the Travel Router can be set up to automatically switch over to mobile 
broadband for Internet access. 
 
The Travel Router’s WiFi

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-compatible wireless capability works with WiFi-compatible devices including 

wireless n, g, and b devices. 

 

You need to install the battery one time before you use your router. To install the battery, please follow these 
steps: 
 

1 

Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the router and slide the Li-ion battery into the router's 
battery holder. 

 
 

 

 

 
 

2 

Replace the battery cover. 

 

If the Zoom Travel Router’s battery is charged, you can use the router without plugging it into AC power.  
After being fully charged, the battery will typically power the router for 3 hours or more, depending on how 
actively you’re using mobile broadband and wireless n/g/b.  When you’re not using the router, you should 
switch it OFF. 
 
To use AC power, plug the router’s power cube into an AC outlet and into the POWER jack on the back of 
the router. Then you can use the router AND charge the battery at the same time automatically, or you can 
only charge the battery. If you’re only charging the battery, it’s best to have the router switched OFF.  
Charging typically takes about 2 ½ hours when the router is switched off.  
 
The Power indicator tells you the following when the router’s power switch is ON: 

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Solid Green: The power cube is plugged in and the battery is fully charged. 

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Flashing Green: Power is being provided by the battery, not the power cube. 

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Amber: The power cube is charging the battery. 

• 

Red: The battery is low and the power cube is not plugged in.  

If you wish to use the router with a DSL or Cable connection, please go to Chapter 2: Using the 
Configuration Manager in the full length User Manual on your CD. 

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Many service providers do not allow you to connect your mobile phone to a computer or 
router unless you have signed up for a data plan that allows data tethering. These plans 
are commonly called Data Tethering, Mobile Broadband Connect, 3G Mobile Hotspot, 
Phone as a Modem, or Laptop Connect.

 

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Your router only supports tethering with the USB cable. It does not support tethering over 
WiFi or Bluetooth

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When using your Phone as a modem you should turn off WiFi and Bluetooth to conserve 
the phone’s battery.

 

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You may need to change the settings of the USB port on your phone to be used with 
tethering. Refer to your phone’s documentation on how to do this or go to 

 for some information for common phones or see Appendix 

B in the User Manual on the CD for instructions on Tethering on the iPhone

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If you have difficulty connecting to the Internet through your phone, verify that you can 
browse the Internet with your phone directly connected to the PC.  If you can’t browse with 
the phone connected directly to your PC, contact your wireless service provider for help.  If 
you can connect through your PC but not when attached to the modem please contact 
Zoom Support. See Registering your Product and Getting Help at the end of this Quick 
Start.

 

Note:  You may want to check that the modem or phone you are planning to connect to the router 
works properly when connected directly to a computer before connecting your device to your router. 

1 

If you are using a mobile broadband USB modem to connect to the Internet, plug the USB modem into 
the router’s USB port (see 1.1). If you are using a phone to connect to the Internet plug one end of the 
USB cable that came with your phone into the router and the other end into your phone (see 1.2). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1 1.2 

 

2 

If you don’t want to power the router with its rechargeable battery, connect the power adapter to the 
receptor on the back panel of your router and plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall outlet 
or power strip. 

3 

Turn on the router's POWER switch, located on the rear panel. 

4 

The Power indicator on the router's top panel turns on, then the WiFi and USB LEDs blink green. The 
WiFi LED continues to blink to signify activity.  

5 

If you are NOT using WiMAX, go to step 6. (In the USA WiMAX is available from Sprint, Clearwire, 
and some regional service providers; but not from Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile.) 
If you are using WiMAX: Login to the Configuration Manager (see Using the Configuration Manager 
section steps 1-3 for instructions). Then click on Advanced. Click on Basic Setup on the left-side 
menu. Under WAN Type, select WiMAX. 

6 

After the router is powered up, the router’s USB LED should turn solid green within 2 minutes indicating 
that a mobile broadband connection has been made and that the router has gotten an IP address. If the 
USB LED does not turn solid green, unplug the modem or phone, plug it in again, and wait to see 
whether the USB LED turns solid green within 2 minutes. If the USB LED still does not turn and remain 
solid green, see Troubleshooting Your Internet Connection below. 

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A computer, mobile phone, game station, or other device with wireless 802.11n, g, or b capability can 
access the Internet wirelessly through the mobile broadband router. To make the WiFi-compatible 
wireless connection, you must first locate the wireless network connection setup on your device, and 
then select the Zoom network. For example, on Windows computers, click the wireless connection icon 
on the Task Bar, click Available Wireless Networks, select Zoom from the list of available wireless 
networks, and then make the connection.  

8 

The router comes set up for wireless with no security. If you want wireless security, you need to set up 
the mobile broadband router and each device for the security that you want. If you’re experienced with 
wireless, you can probably do that easily by using the Configuration Manager, as discussed in 
Changing the Router’s Default Values. You can also get more detailed instructions in the Zoom 
Travel Router with Wireless-N User Manual located on the product CD.  

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You may want to plug a computer or other device into the router’s Ethernet port.  This is recommended 
if you’re changing the router’s default values, and sometimes an Ethernet connection is more 
convenient or secure than connecting to the router wirelessly. To connect via Ethernet, simply plug the 
router’s Ethernet cable between the router’s Ethernet port and your computer or other device’s Ethernet 
port, then re-boot the computer to make sure it knows that the Travel Router is plugged in. 

10 

Open your browser on your computer or other device and verify that your are able to connect to the 
Internet. If you are unable to connect, refer to the Troubleshooting section below. 

 

If you are unable to connect to the Internet through your router, please check the following: 

1 

Verify that you are in a mobile broadband coverage area and that your phone or modem can receive a 
signal at your location. You may want to try changing the location of your router, for example, by moving 
the router closer to a window. 

2 

If you are using a mobile phone, go over the points in the If you are considering using the router 
with a tethered phone please consider the following box to see if any apply to you.   

3 

You may need to manually configure the router to recognize your phone or modem. Please see 
Chapter 2: Using the Configuration Manager in the full length User Manual on your CD for 
instructions on how to use the Setup Wizard to manually set up your modem.  

4 

Verify that your phone or modem is recognized by your router. To do this:  

a.   Login to the router as described in steps 1-3 of Using the Configuration 

Manager. 

b.  Click on Status. 
c.   Locate the Card Info field on the Status page to see if your card is recognized.  If 

your card is not seen under Status, verify that your modem or phone is compatible 
with your router. See www.zoomtel.com/travelrouter/comp for a list of 
compatible modems and phones. If your device is listed and you are still having 
trouble, please contact Zoom support as described in the section Registering 
Your Product and Getting Help. 

Your Zoom Travel Router with Wireless-N is preset with default values that meet the needs of most users. 
However, you can change these settings by using the router's built-in Configuration Manager. Here are some 
reasons why you might want to use the Configuration Manager:  

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You want to change wireless n/g/b settings to, for instance, enable wireless security. 

• 

You want to connect the router to your ADSL or cable modem, using your mobile broadband 
modem as a backup Internet connection. 

• 

You want your mobile broadband connection to be terminated by the router if you haven’t used the 
Internet for a specified period of time. The default setting is Auto Reconnect (always on). 

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You want to change router settings to, for instance, establish a firewall to guard against 
unauthorized access to your network. 

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You want to back up router settings that you made using the Configuration Manager. 

 

1 

Connect the supplied Ethernet cable to the Ethernet ports on the travel router and computer. 

2 

In the computer's Web browser address bar, type http://192.168.1.1 and then click Enter. 
When the USER'S MAIN MENU opens, it displays a Status page that lists the current values for a 
variety of settings.  

3 

On the window's Toolbar, type admin in the System Password field, then click Login.  

4 

When the ADMINISTRATOR'S Main Menu opens, click Wizard or Advanced on the Toolbar. 

 

• 

Select Wizard if you are unfamiliar with network settings and configuration. The program will guide 
you through the process. 

• 

Select Advanced if you are a network administrator or experienced setting up wired and wireless 
networks and configurations. For Advanced users, the Configuration Manager offers Basic 
Settings, Forwarding Rules, Security Settings, Advanced Settings, or Toolbox configuration 
menus. Click a menu to open the configuration page for those settings, then select an option or 
enter new information to change a setting's value.  

 

For detailed information about configuring your router, please refer to the Zoom Travel Router with 
Wireless-N User Manual on the product CD.  

Zoom has a convenient way to power up your mobile broadband router and to charge its batteries.  It’s the 
Car Power Socket Adapter (Model 4511), which plugs directly into the vehicle’s power outlet.  (Some people 
call this the cigarette lighter outlet.)  You can purchase this low-cost product at many retailers, and you can 
find those retailers at 

Zoom supports this router. If you need assistance, please contact Zoom directly. We encourage you to 
register your product and to notice the many support options available from Zoom. Please go to 

 and select Technical Support.  From here you can register your new router, contact 

our technical support experts, use our SmartFacts

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 intelligent database, and get warranty information. If you 

need to contact Zoom Customer Support, you can call us by dialing the U.S. number (617) 753-0965 or the 
U.K. numbers: London +44 2033180660 or Manchester +44 1618840074. 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These 
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use, 
and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at 
his own expe

nse, will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference. 

This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B. 
Zoom Telephonics, Inc. hereby declares that this router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of 
Directive 1999/5/EC.  The complete Declaration of Conformity is available in the full length manual on the CD or at 
www.zoomtel.com/compliance. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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