Clear Hub
Clear Hub
Clear Hub
Version 2.0
SET IT UP WHATS IN THE BOX? INFORMATIVE LED INDICATORS USE WITH CARE PLACE THE DEVICE ON A FLAT AND STABLE SURFACE PLUG IN THE POWER CORD CONNECT TO CLEAR 4G NETWORK CONNECT TO THE WI-FI NETWORK ALTERNATIVE TO WI-FI CONNECT TO THE INTERNET SHARE YOUR CLEAR HUB EXPRESS MANAGE YOUR CLEAR HUB EXPRESS CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE OVERVIEW CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / SUMMARY CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / DEVICE SETUP / SETUP WIZARD CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / DEVICE SETUP / PASSWORD CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / DEVICE SETUP / DEVICE TIME CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / DEVICE SETUP / RESET MODEM CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / DEVICE UPDATE CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / WI-FI SETTINGS / BASIC CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / WI-FI SETTINGS / ADVANCED CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / WI-FI SETTINGS / WPS CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / ADVANCED SETTINGS / FIREWALL CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / ADVANCED SETTINGS / ROUTER CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / ADVANCED SETTINGS / ROUTER (CONTINUED) CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / ADVANCED SETTINGS / ROUTER (CONTINUED) CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / ADVANCED SETTINGS / SYSTEM CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / ADVANCED SETTINGS / SYSTEM LOG CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / HELP / ABOUT CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / REGULATORY CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / GLOSSARY CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / ONLINE SUPPORT CLEAR HUB EXPRESS HOME PAGE / HELP ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EXTERNAL ANTENNA PORT QUICK TIPS MAXIMIZE SECURITY OF THE CLEAR HUB EXPRESS CHANGE THE DEFAULT TIME ZONE FROM CENTRAL TIME ENSURE YOUR DEVICES RECOGNIZE YOUR CLEAR HUB EXPRESS FACILITATING YOUR ABILITY TO BROWSE THE INTERNET 1
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM CLEAR ENSURE YOU CAN SHARE YOUR CLEAR HUB EXPRESS RESETTING YOUR DEVICE OTHER INFORMATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS STILL NEED HELP? FAQS AND LIVE CHAT SUPPORT TELEPHONE SUPPORT IMPORTANT INFORMATION DOCUMENT WARRANTY INFORMATION LEGAL DISCLOSURES
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Set It Up
Whats in the Box?
Device Foot
Power Cord
Ethernet Cable
External Antenna Port Signal Strength Indicator External Antenna Switch Reset Button
The Signal Strength Indicators indicate the strength of the CLEAR 4G signal (five LEDS lit indicates an excellent signal). The Wi-Fi Indicator flashes when Wi-Fi is available, and remains lit when connected. The Power Indicator indicates the Device is turned on. The 4G Indicator indicates the Device is connected to the CLEAR 4G.
To remove the Foot, press both tabs outward at the same time and the Foot will release from the slots.
Do not place the device on its side or block the top air vents. The preferred location is near a window and away from obstructions.
Plug one end of the Power Cord into the AC adapter port on the device and plug the other end into a power outlet.
After youve plugged the device into a power outlet, the device will automatically search for a CLEAR 4G signal.
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Note: The number of LED lights indicates the CLEAR 4G signal strength the more lights, the stronger the signal. For optimal signal strength, you should try different locations for the device to ensure a minimum of two LED lights are lit. If at least two LED lights are not lit, try moving the device to another room. Move just the device (not your computer) to another room, and wait 1520 seconds after the LED lights are solid white, in order to obtain the most accurate reading of the CLEAR 4G network. To optimize the signal strength in the devices current location, try turning the Device by small 1/4 increments.
Alternative to Wi-Fi
As an alternative to Wi-Fi, you also can use the included Ethernet Cable to connect to the device.
Plug one end of the Ethernet Cable into the ethernet port on the computer and plug the other end into the ethernet port on the Device.
Make sure the devices with which you want to share are within range of your CLEAR Hub Express usually within 100 - 150 feet. If you are sharing the CLEAR Hub Express Wi-Fi network with other devices and you turn the CLEAR Hub Express off, the other devices wont be able to access the Internet. If you changed the CLEAR Hub Express Wi-Fi network name and password, you easily can reset them. Use the reset button on the CLEAR Hub Express.
o Instructions are in the Quick Tips / Resetting your Admin Password section of the Online User Guide. Click here to jump to the Quick Tips section for more information and instructions. Use the Device Setup / Reset Device Tab of the CLEAR Hub Express Home Page. o Instructions are in the Manage Your CLEAR Hub Express / Device Setup / Reset Device section of the Online User Guide. Click here to jump to the Manage Your CLEAR Hub Express section for more information and instructions.
When using your CLEAR Hub Express, enter http://clearmodem in your web browser to open the CLEAR Hub Express Home Page. To login to the CLEAR Hub Express Home Page, youll need to enter a password. The default password is admin. On the top right of each page, you can view the number of connected users (i.e., devices) and the CLEAR Hub Express signal strength .
Just below the connected users, signal strength and battery icons, youll see a Help link. If you need help, click Help and a window with helpful tips relevant to the page youre viewing will open. You can also find the same feature to the side navigation bar on the left-hand side under Help. The Navigation Bar appears on the left side of every page of the CLEAR Hub Express Home Page. You can click: LOGOUT: To log out of the CLEAR Hub Express Home Page. Summary: To view the Summary tab. This tab will display the current device settings.
Modem Setup: To view the Device Setup tab. This tab will display and give you access to launch the Device Wizard, display and change Password, Device Time, Device Name, select your preferred language (English or Spanish only) and perform a Device Reset. Modem Update: To view the Device Update tab where you can see if there are any software updates. Wi-Fi Settings: To view the Wi-Fi Settings tab. This tab will display and give access to your Basic/Advanced Wi-Fi settings and Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Advanced Settings: To view the Advanced Settings tab. This tab will display and give access to 4G stats, Firewall, Router, System, Device Log and a Reboot button to reboot the device. Help: To view the Help tab. This tab will display and give access to Device summary, Regulatory disclosure, Glossary and direct access to the CLEAR support page.
On the bottom right of every CLEAR Hub Express Home, you can click CLEAR Support. This link opens a new window (http://www.clear.com/support) where you can access a variety of resources such as: Forum Discussions, Frequently Asked Questions, Live Chat Support, and Downloads available for your CLEAR Hub Express and login to your CLEAR online account. We recommend bookmarking the CLEAR Hub Express Home Page for easy reference.
If youre using your CLEAR Hub Express click here to open the CLEAR Hub Express Home Page.
Network Name (SSID): Shows the CLEAR Hub Expresss Wi-Fi network name, which is broadcast by the CLEAR Hub Express, to allow Wi-Fi-enabled devices to identify and connect to it. The Wi-Fi network name appears on the LCD screen. The CLEAR Hub Express Wi-Fi network name can be changed using the CLEAR Hub Express Home Page Setup Wizard. The CLEAR Hub Express Wi-Fi network name also can be changed on the Wi-Fi Settings / Basic Tab. Wi-Fi Channel: Shows the channel number being used by the CLEAR Hub Express. Wi-Fi Range: Shows the current Wi-Fi network range setting and allows you to set the CLEAR Hub Express for best battery life (Short), best Wi-Fi range (Long), or a balance of each (Medium). MAC Address: Shows the MAC (Media Access Control) Address (ID) of the CLEAR Hub Express. A MAC Address (ID) is a unique serial number burned into network adaptors that identifies them on a network. The CLEAR Hub Express has the ability to specify what MAC Addresses are allowed to connect to its Wi-Fi network. IP Address: View the Internet Protocol (IP) Address used to locate and access your Clear Hub Express network. Device Uptime: Shows the length of time (for the current period) the CLEAR Hub Express has been connected to the CLEAR 4G network. Software Version: Shows the software version of the CLEAR Hub Express. The software version cannot be changed. Hardware Version: Shows the hardware version of the CLEAR Hub Express.
The Navigation Bar (with links to the different tabs and links to logout, to reconnect, to reboot), the number of connected users, signal strength, battery meter, the contextual Help link and the link to Clearwire Support appear on every page of the CLEAR Hub Express Home Page.
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Once youve gone through the Setup Wizard, click Next and youll see a screen where you can preview the new settings before saving the settings. If you need to make any changes, click PREVIOUS. If the information is correct, click SAVE to save the new settings. If you dont want to make any changes, click CANCEL. You will be prompted to authenticate your device by turning your CLEAR Hub Express off and then on again in order for new settings to apply.
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If youre using your CLEAR Hub Express click here to open the CLEAR Hub Home Page.
The default admin password to login is admin. It is advisable that you should change the admin password required to log in and manage your CLEAR Hub Express. Click APPLY when youre ready to change the admin password. If you dont want to make any changes to the admin password, click CANCEL. The left Navigation Bar, top icon bar, contextual Help link and the link to CLEAR Support appear on every page of the CLEAR Hub Express Home Page for easy access.
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If youre using your CLEAR Hub Express click here to open the CLEAR Hub Home Page.
Click APPLY when youre ready to change the time zone settings for your CLEAR Hub Express. If you dont want to make any changes to the time zone settings, click CANCEL.
If youre using your CLEAR Hub Express click here to open the CLEAR Hub Home Page.
Click RESET MODEM when youre ready to restore the CLEAR Hub Express to the factory settings.
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If youre using your CLEAR Hub Express click here to open the CLEAR Hub Home Page.
Enable Wi-Fi: This setting is defaulted to enable. You may disable this setting if you only wish to use the CLEAR Hub Express tethered to your computer. You will not be able to access the internet via Wi-Fi with this setting disabled. Network Name (SSID): Shows the CLEAR Hub Express Wi-Fi network name (SSID), which is broadcast by the CLEAR Hub Express, to allow Wi-Fi-enabled devices to identify and connect to it. Authentication: Select the Wi-Fi security type that is used by the CLEAR Hub Express. Use the Wi-Fi security settings to password-protect access to your CLEAR Hub Express Wi-Fi network. WPA provides the most robust level of Wi-Fi security, but older devices may not support it. WEP is supported by virtually all Wi-Fi devices. Check your devices user manual to find out which types of security are supported. Encryption: Select the type of encryption that is used by the CLEAR Hub Express. Password Type: Select the type of password that is used by the CLEAR Hub Express. Password: View and change the password needed to access the CLEAR Hub Expresss Wi-Fi network.
Click APPLY when youre ready to change the basic Wi-Fi settings. If you dont want to make any changes to the basic Wi-Fi settings, click CANCEL.
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The Wi-Fi Settings / Advanced Tab displays advanced Wi-Fi settings of the CLEAR Hub Express.
If youre using your CLEAR Hub Express click here to open the CLEAR Hub Home Page.
Wireless Settings: Broadcast SSID: This setting is defaulted to enable. You may disable this setting if you do not wish other devices to see your CLEAR Hub Express Wi-Fi network in their list of available wireless networks. Others still can connect to your CLEAR Hub Express Wi-Fi network, if you give them the name of the CLEAR Hub Express Wi-Fi network and Wi-Fi password. Radio Channel: Shows the channel number being used by the CLEAR Hub Express. Select Auto for the CLEAR Hub Express automatically to choose the best available channel; or select a specific channel (from the drop-down box). Working Mode: View and change the type (802.11b only, 802.11g only, 802.11n only, or all) of Wi-Fi-enabled devices that can connect to the CLEAR Hub Express Wi-Fi network. Select 802.11g only for the highest performance. To determine which Wi-Fi standard your device uses, refer to the devices user manual. RTS Threshold: A Request to Send (RTS) threshold whose feature can control the traffic flow, especially when there are many devices connected. Set the packet size (256 to 2432 bytes) threshold. Fragmentation Threshold: Set the packet length (256 to 2432 bytes) for Fragmentation Threshold. When the transmission of the packet length exceeds the range, the packet will be segmented. Beacon Period: Adjust the beacon interval (15 to 3000 milliseconds). The beacon interval tells receiving devices on the CLEAR Hub Express Wi-Fi network how long they can wait in low-power mode before waking up to handle the beacon.
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DTIM Interval: Set the number of AP Beacons between each DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message). CTS Protect Mode: This protects transmission from interference. This is preset to Auto Mode. Preamble Length: Set the Preamble Length, if any. Transmission Power: Change the transmission power, if any. Access Control List Settings: Allows you to change what type of System Default, if any.
Click APPLY when youre ready to change the advanced Wi-Fi settings. If you dont want to make any changes, click CANCEL.
The Wi-Fi Settings / WPS Tab allow you to configure your devices that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
If youre using your CLEAR Hub Express click here to open the CLEAR Hub Home Page.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup: Enable WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) could allow users to fetch an AP wireless configuration, which includes SSID, Security Method and Key). PBC Mode: Process WPS by Pushing Button method. PIN Mode: Process WPS by PIN code method (AP and station share the PIN code). PIN Code: Input PIN is generated from the station if PIN Mode is selected. Click the checkout next to Enable WPS to enable and apply this feature. Uncheck the box if you want to disable the feature.
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A firewall can be used to help protect your CLEAR Hub Express Wi-Fi network from unauthorized access. A firewall also helps manage authorized access from the Internet to your CLEAR Hub Express.
If youre using your CLEAR Hub Express click here to open the CLEAR Hub Home Page.
Enable Firewall: Allows user to enable and disable Web Login from Internet, if necessary. Uncheck the box to disable the firewall setting for your CLEAR Hub Express. By default, this feature is selected. Enable Web Login from Internet: Allows user to enable Web Login from Internet (only works with https), if necessary. Web Login Port from Internet: Allows user to set the Web Login Port from Internet. Choose a port number with which to connect when logging in from a network other than your own. The default is 8080. Enable ping from Internet: Check the box to enable your CLEAR Hub Express to respond to a ping from the Internet. This option should be enabled to allow testing only. It should not be left enabled.
Click APPLY when youre ready to change the firewall settings. If you dont want to make any changes to the firewall settings, click CANCEL.
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On the Advanced Settings / Router Tab, you can view and change router settings of the CLEAR Hub Express.
If youre using your CLEAR Hub Express click here to open the CLEAR Hub Home Page.
Click on the setting options (Dynamic DNS, Universal PnP, DMZ Host, Port Forwarding, DHCP Server, DHCP Lease Reservation, or DHCP Lease Status) to expand the screen and see the available fields. DNS Servers: Use these fields to configure a custom DNS Server.
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Enable OpenDNS: Enable the OpenDNS Servers for DNS queries. Please refer to www.opendns.com for more information. OpenDNS Server 1: Set the primary OpenDNS Server of the present connection. OpenDNS Server 2: Set the secondary OpenDNS Server of the active connection.
Dynamic DNS Information (Domain Name Service): This is a mechanism used for translating host names for network nodes into IP Addresses in real time. Use these fields to configure a Dynamic DNS service.
Enable DDNS: Allows you to enable Dynamic DNS. DDNS Service Provider: Select the type of service provider that is used.
DMZ Host: Put a device connected to the CLEAR Hub Express in the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) so that the device can be accessed by external hosts.
Port Forwarding: This allows you to forward specific external ports to host devices connected to the CLEAR Hub Express.
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Add: Enter the host IP Addresses and the port to be forwarded in order to set up the route. Delete: Select items to delete in order to cancel the route.
Enable DHCP Server: Click the box to enable the service. DHCP Server IP Address: Set the Internet Protocol (IP) address (in decimal format) used to locate and access the CLEAR Hub Express on the local Wi-Fi network the CLEAR Hub Express creates. DHCP Starting IP Address: Set the first IP address (in decimal format) assigned by the DHCP server, in dotted decimal format. It must be greater than the IP address value of the gateway. DHCP Ending IP Address: Set the final IP address (in decimal format) assigned by the DHCP server. If the DHCP server runs out of DHCP addresses, users cannot access network resources. If this happens, increase the Ending IP or decrease the Lease Time. DHCP Lease Time: Set the time that a network computer remains connected to the gateway using its currently assigned IP address. At the end of this time, the DHCP server renews the lease or assigns the computer a new IP address.
DHCP Lease Reservation: Use these fields to reserve a specific IP address for a device.
Add: Enter the Host Name, MAC Address and IP Address to reserve a specific IP address for the CLEAR Hub Express. Delete: Select items to delete.
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Refresh: Refreshes the DHCP Lease Status periodically. Auto-Refresh: Auto-refreshes the DHCP Lease Status periodically.
If youre using your CLEAR Hub Express click here to open the CLEAR Hub Home Page.
Click on the setting option User Interface to expand the screen and see the available fields. User Interface: Change the refresh interval. Web UI Refresh Interval: Change the Web UI (CLEAR Hub Express Home Page Refresh Interval). The default setting is 3 seconds.
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If youre using your CLEAR Hub Express click here to open the CLEAR Hub Home Page.
Export Log File: Allows user to export the log files to text files. Filter: Allows user to select the type of system log filter to use. Level: Allows user to change the level of system log.
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If youre using your CLEAR Hub Express click here to open the CLEAR Hub Home Page.
Product Name: Displays the product name of the CLEAR Hub Express. Model ID: Displays the Model ID of the CLEAR Hub Express. 4G MAC Address: Displays the 4G MAC address of the CLEAR Hub Express. LAN MAC Address: Displays the LAN MAC address of the CLEAR Hub Express. Hardware Version: Displays the hardware version of the CLEAR Hub Express. Software Version: Displays the software version of the CLEAR Hub Express.
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Device Summary
Quick Tips
Maximize security of the CLEAR Hub Express
Use the CLEAR Hub Express Home Page Setup Wizard to change the admin password required to log in and manage your CLEAR Hub Express. Use the CLEAR Hub Express Wi-Fi network name and password. You can access your CLEAR Hub Express Home Page without being connected to the Internet. Click here to open the CLEAR Hub Express Home Page. Use the highest level of Wi-Fi security with your Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Go to the Help feature in your CLEAR Hub Express Home page for instructions.
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Make sure the Wi-Fi-enabled devices with which you are trying to share are within range of your device usually within 150 feet.
If you are sharing the device Wi-Fi network with other devices and you turn the Modem off, the other devices wont be able to access the internet.
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1. Turn on the device 2. Once device is powered on, carefully insert a sturdy thin object into the hole above to the Ethernet connector on the back side of the device and press firmly for two seconds. Remove the thin object out of the hole 3. All LEDs will turn off except for the power LED on the front. The device will reboot with factory default settings. Note: The Admin default password is: admin
Reset Button
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Other Information
Technical Specifications
Dimensions: 9.17 in (H) x 6.1 in (W) x 1.18 in (D) Weight: 1.0 lb Hardware: WiMAX chipset Broadcom BCS5350 Bands Supported: WiMAX 2500 MHz Compatibility: Works with any Wi-Fi enabled device Antenna: Internal Omni-Directional 5dB average gain LEDs: o Signal Strength: Five o Wi-Fi: One o 4G Network: One o Power: One
Telephone Support
If you still have questions, please call us at 877-956-4056. We provide automated telephone support 24/7 and live telephone support between 9am and 10pm, local time, seven days a week.
Warranty Information
See Section 6(d) of our Terms of Service (at www.clear.com/legal/terms) for warranty details.
Legal Disclosures
CLEAR coverage areas are limited. Actual CLEAR network performance may vary and is not guaranteed. See Device, Support and other pages at www.clear.com for additional information. CLEAR, the CLEAR logo and CLEAR Hub Express are trademarks or registered trademarks of Clearwire Communications LLC. Other company, product and brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 2012 Clear Wireless LLC. All rights reserved.
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