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Part 3

FAQ

Q:What is the R526A’s main purpose unlike other routers?

A:The R526A is a portable WiFi router that fits in the palm of your hand. It will allow you to connect up to 5 devices to access the internet, such as laptops, digital cameras, portable game consoles or mobile phones.

Q:What networks does the R526A operate on?

A:The R526A operates on 3G wireless networks.

Q: What are the air holes on the both side of the R526A?

A:The air holes are designed to reduce the heat generated by the device itself while it used. Keep the device away from open flames, dusty conditions, and keep it dry for optimal performance.

Q: What kind of security is available with the R526A?

A:The R526A supports advanced WiFi security protocol through standard methods such as WiFi Protected Access (WPA & WPA2) and the previous method of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).

More advanced settings are available in the Web based user interface.

Q: What if the user forgets their R526A password?

A:The R526A can be reset by powering on the device, remove the battery cover, and depress the small button near the bottom of the battery using a paper clip or pen and hold for 3 seconds. The Power LED will turn off-and- on twice to indicate reset is successful. The unit will power up with the factory default configuration.

Q:What might the owner of the R526A need to be aware of before sharing with multiple devices?

A:With multiple devices or used as a temporary hotspot:

If there are several heavy data users on at the same time, you may notice a degradation in performance

Users are not allowed to access more than 5 devices to the R526A in order to keep the devices’ data speed stable enough to be communicated without a problem.

Be aware these users are contributing to your data usage. You may want to check your account online to see how much of a difference it is making and how close you are to any usage caps that may apply under your Franklin wireless network connection plan.

If all are accessing a R526A that is using the battery, the battery will drain faster than the average of 3 hours usage time for one user.

Q: Can a user connect the R526A to their computer with a USB cable?

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