H685f-W 5G Router Quick Start Guide

This page contains basic information and guidance on the hardware and configuration for the Proroute H685 5G router. More detailed instructions can be found in the quick start video and user manual. 

Your H685t-W 5G Router package will contain the following parts:

Basic hardware setup:

1. Remove SIM cover panel on rear of router by removing the two screws.

2. Slide and lift the SIM holder, Insert SIM into holder and press and slide to lock SIM into place.

3. Connect Cellular Antennas, and if required also connect the WiFi Antennas.

4. Connect the power using the included Mains Power Adapter.

5. Wait for 60-90 seconds for router to complete boot up, this is recognisable when the sys light flashes green and the cell light lights up with orange. Then connect to your PC using the Ethernet Cable into the LAN Port of the router, or connect to the WiFi

6. Check your PC network adapter is set to obtain IP address automatically. Then enter the default IP address of the router into your web browser (192.168.8.1) to access the router’s Web User Interface (WebUI). Log in using the default username/password. 

7. Once logged into the router you will be prompted to change the admin password, set this to something long and complex. 

8.  Upgrade router to the latest firmware level. 

9. Review the Proroute security guidelines and settings best practices found in the knowledgebase to become knowledgeable of the settings and concepts of a baseline of fundamental security for your device and networks. See this page.

10. You are now ready to configure your APN Settings to get mobile WAN connection to the internet. For instructions click here

11. Next configure the other required settings and functions WiFi, Port Forwarding, Ping Reboot, etc. 

Useful information about 5G Antenna functionality

5G technology uses higher frequencies than 3G and 4G, and typically 5G is poor at achieving high speed bandwidth whilst penetrating objects and/or walls. This means to achieve the fastest speeds available by the router, the antennas will need the clearest line-of-sight to the local cell tower possible. If using the stick antennas, the router may need to be placed by a window to achieve this. Otherwise an external antenna may be required.