User Guide FAST 5688W 5G Gateway Release 1.0 Manufacturer SAGEMCOM Broadband SAS Import from Distributor SAGEMCOM USA LLC 14651 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 900 Dallas, Texas 75254 T-Mobile, Inc. T-Mobile USA, Inc. All rights reserved. T-Mobile, the T logo, Magenta, the magenta color and the T-Mobile Internet logo are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG. T-Mobile 5G Gateway User Guide Safety Guidelines ................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Getting to Know Your T-Mobile 5G Gateway ......................................................................................................................... 5 Physical Interfaces.......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Setting up the T-Mobile 5G Gateway .................................................................................................................................... 6 Recommended Setup: Use the Mobile App ...................................................................................................................... 6 Manual Setup: Identify an Ideal Location ........................................................................................................................ 6 Connecting Power to the T-Mobile 5G Gateway .......................................................................................................... 6 Starting the T-Mobile 5G Gateway .............................................................................................................................. 7 Connecting Devices ............................................................................................................................................................ 7 Connecting Wi-Fi Devices ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Connecting Ethernet Devices .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Viewing Connected Devices ............................................................................................................................................ 8 Accessing Your Web GUI (Graphical User Interface) ........................................................................................................... 8 Home Screen .................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Language Selection .................................................................................................................................................. 10 Replacing the SIM Card ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 Resetting the T-Mobile 5G Gateway .............................................................................................................................. 12 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................ 13 No Signal ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Prevent Overheating ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 T-Mobile 5G Gateway Does Not Start ............................................................................................................................ 13 Poor Internet Experience ............................................................................................................................................... 13 Forget Your Admin Password? ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Understanding the LCD ..................................................................................................................................................... 14 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Devices ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Messages .................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Language Settings ........................................................................................................................................................ 16 Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................................................... 18 Terms and Conditions ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 Privacy Policy .................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Customer Support ............................................................................................................................................................. 19 Page 3 Need help? Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/internethelp or call T-Mobile customer service at 1-844-275-9310 or call Metro support service at 1-888-8Metro8 T-Mobile 5G Gateway User Guide Safety Guidelines Follow these recommendations to protect yourself and the Product from harm:
This equipment is for indoor use only. Do not place or install in an outdoor location and make sure all the connections are indoors. Use the Product only in upright position as shown in the Quick Start Guide Place the equipment on a firm, solid surface, at least 31 cm away from any other items. If you place the equipment on something unsteady, the equipment may fall and be damaged. If you place the equipment on a soft surface, such as a rug, sofa, or cushio n, the vents on the equipment may be blocked, causing the equipment to overheat. The equipment should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat producing appliances and equipment. The equipment should be situated out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause damage to the device. Refer to the environmental conditions at the bottom of this section for the gateways operating temperature ranges. Do not use this product near water and avoid contact with moisture. For example, do not use near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Care should be taken so that liquids are not spilled on this equipment. Do not touch the Product or its power adapter or cord with wet hands Avoid blocking any vent openings or exhaust exits on this equipment. Do not place equipment in a built-in installation such as a cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. Do not place anything on top of the product. Unplug this equipment before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning only. Never insert objects into the vents of this equipment as this can result in the risk of electrical shock or fire. Do not open or try to open the Product. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. If the T-Mobile 5G Gateway experiences issues after suspected damage, contact care at 1-844-275-9310. As the power adapter is the only way to connect to the electrical network, the product must be installed near an easily acces sed power outlet. Do not connect the plug into an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed This equipment should only be operated with the type of power supply (Voltage and Current) indicated on the marking label an d provided with the Gateway. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords. Doing so can result in the risk of fire or electrical shock. Care should be taken to ensure that the power cord is routed, so it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or next to it. Check the power cords regularly. If you find any damage, replace the power supply immediately. This equipment is not user serviceable and is to be serviced by qualified personnel only. Do not open or disassemble this equipment. If service is required, disconnect all power from the equipment and consult qualified service personnel. Connect the Product power adapter or cord to the right supply voltage (120 VAC in USA) To disconnect this equipment from AC power, unplug the power supply from the AC wall socket. Use the product in the environment specified as below:
Air temperature between 0C (32 F) and +50C (122 F). Relative humidity between 20% and 90%. Altitude: 2743 meters (9000 feet) maximum Page 4 Need help? Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/internethelp or call T-Mobile customer service at 1-844-275-9310 or call Metro support service at 1-888-8Metro8 T-Mobile 5G Gateway User Guide Introduction This document explains how to operate the T-Mobile 5G Gateway at home using visual cues to achieve the best placement and performance. This document is a supplement to the Quick Start Guide and T-Mobile Internet mobile app. Use the Quick Start Guide to get up and running quickly. The contents of this guide are subject to change without notice. Getting to Know Your T-Mobile 5G Gateway You will find the following items in the box:
Gateway Power adapter Quick Start Guide T-Mobile Terms and Conditions Safety and Regulatory Notice The gateway offers 4G/LTE or 5G/NR WAN mobile network connectivity. It functions as the connection point between the WAN outside your home and the LAN inside your home. Physical Interfaces The gateways physical interfaces include those shown in the diagram. Page 5 Need help? Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/internethelp or call T-Mobile customer service at 1-844-275-9310 or call Metro support service at 1-888-8Metro8 T-Mobile 5G Gateway User Guide Setting up the T-Mobile 5G Gateway Recommended Setup: Use the Mobile App Using the Quick Start Guide and the T-Mobile Internet mobile app provides the easiest setup experience. The T-Mobile Internet mobile app can be downloaded from either Google Play or the Apple App Store. The first time you access your gateway, the How to navigate this interface displays on the LCD panel. Select OK to continue the start up. Download and install T-Mobile Internet mobile app using your smart phone, then the Mobile app establishes communication and connects to the gateway. Manual Setup: Identify an Ideal Location You will start by identifying the ideal location for your gateway that location will meet the following criteria:
Near a window where the signal strength is strongest In an open space away from:
Walls or obstructions Heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat producing appliances Heavy-duty appliances or electronics such as microwave ovens and baby monitors Metal fixtures, enclosures, cabinets, reinforced concrete, or pipes Near a power outlet On an upper floor of the home or at least 6 feet off the floor Connecting Power to the T-Mobile 5G Gateway Place the gateway on a flat surface, such as a tabletop or similar; close to a window and near an electrical outlet Minimize the number of obstructions as much as possible Connect the gateways USB Type-C power cable to its Power port, then plug the other end of the power cable into a grounded Page 6 Need help? Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/internethelp or call T-Mobile customer service at 1-844-275-9310 or call Metro support service at 1-888-8Metro8 T-Mobile 5G Gateway User Guide electrical outlet. Please use only the power adapter provided with your Gateway. The USB Type-C power cable must be capable of supporting 100240V (volts) AC adapter 5060Hz frequency and 2.5A of current at DC 15V Starting the T-Mobile 5G Gateway After the gateway is connected to a power source, press the Power button on the gateway rear panel. The LCD screen displays an animated T-Mobile logo that indicates the gateway is starting up. If this is your first time installing the gateway, you will be will instructed to download the mobile app. Four small dots displayed on the LCD panel indicates available screens. Take a moment to browse these screens to see what information is available. For more information about the LCD screen display, refer to the section Understanding the LCD on p age 14. The startup sequence is complete when the LCD shows:
Connection Devices Messages Language Connecting Devices Connecting Wi-Fi Devices Connect your wireless devices to your network using the Wi-Fi SSID (Wi-Fi name) and Wi-Fi Key (Wi-Fi password), which are found on the gateways rear panel. Here is an example of the label:
Page 7 Need help? Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/internethelp or call T-Mobile customer service at 1-844-275-9310 or call Metro support service at 1-888-8Metro8 T-Mobile 5G Gateway User Guide Connecting Ethernet Devices The gateway has two (2) Ethernet LAN ports. Use an Ethernet cable to connect devices that dont have Wi-Fi adapters or capabilities. Viewing Connected Devices The Devices LCD screen on the front of the gateway shows the number of devices currently connected to the network by way of either Wi-Fi or Ethernet. To navigate to the Devices screen, press the right arrow from the Connection screen. Accessing Your Web GUI (Graphical User Interface) Ensure the Local Area Connection setting on your PC, laptop, smart phone, or tablet is configured to obtain an IP address automatically. On your device, open a web browser, and enter http://192.168.12.1 Page 8 Need help? Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/internethelp or call T-Mobile customer service at 1-844-275-9310 or call Metro support service at 1-888-8Metro8 T-Mobile 5G Gateway User Guide Home Screen You should now see the dashboard screen, which provides network connection status and information about the gateway. The Home screen contains five sections: internet connection status, connection quality of cellular signal strength, gateway information and the QR code of Mobile app. Connection status: shows network status of the connected devices, the gateway, and the cellular network connection Connection quality: cellular signal strength is represented by number of bars Gateway information Firmware version: variable UI version: variable Serial number: variable Running time: how long it has been since the gateways last reset/power-cycle T-Mobile Internet mobile app:
Scan the QR code with your smartphone to download the T-Mobile Internet mobile app, for the recommended setup experience. Page 9 Need help? Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/internethelp or call T-Mobile customer service at 1-844-275-9310 or call Metro support service at 1-888-8Metro8 T-Mobile 5G Gateway User Guide Language Selection From the GUIs top-right corner of the screen, select your preferred language, English or Spanish, from the dropdown menu for user interface language. Replacing the SIM Card The gateway comes with a pre-installed SIM card. This SIM card can be replaced by following the below steps below. Before replacing the SIM card, please read carefully the following safety information:
Danger 1: Hazardous electrical voltages and currents can cause serious physical harm or death. Always use insulated tools and follow proper safety precautions when connecting or disconnecting power circuits. Danger 2: Ensure the gateways power supply is unplugged from the power strip or wall outlet before proceeding. Caution: Keep indoor devices out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can damage the device. Access the SIM card from the bottom of the gateway. Refer to the section Technical Specifications for the gateways operating temperature ranges 1. Power off the gateway by removing the power cable from the gateway and from the electrical outlet 2. Use the finger slide open the SIM door 3. The SIM card socket supports push-in and push-out installation 4. With the SIM door open, press on the pre-installed SIM tray and release. 5. The spring-loaded mechanism will eject the SIM tray 6. Carefully remove the pre-installed SIM tray 7. Remove the original SIM card from the tray. 8. Press the new SIM card onto the tray until it snaps into place Page 10 Need help? Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/internethelp or call T-Mobile customer service at 1-844-275-9310 or call Metro support service at 1-888-8Metro8 T-Mobile 5G Gateway User Guide 9. Insert and press the SIM tray with the new SIM card into the slot 10. Be sure the SIM tray clicks into place to ensure that it is properly installed 11. Slide the cover of the SIM card slot back into its closed position Page 11 Need help? Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/internethelp or call T-Mobile customer service at 1-844-275-9310 or call Metro support service at 1-888-8Metro8 T-Mobile 5G Gateway User Guide Resetting the T-Mobile 5G Gateway Resetting the T-Mobile 5G Gateway to factory default deletes all configuration changes made since setup. Using the Reset Port You can reset the gateway using a paperclip and the Reset port, which is located on the devices bottom. 1. Press-and-hold a paperclip in the Reset port for 5 seconds 2 Withdraw the paperclip. LCD shows:
Factory reset in progress T-Mobile animated logo Power up animation 3 On the LCD, press OK on the LCD panel and you will see the Connection screen Page 12 Need help? Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/internethelp or call T-Mobile customer service at 1-844-275-9310 or call Metro support service at 1-888-8Metro8 T-Mobile 5G Gateway User Guide Troubleshooting No Signal This LCD alert indicates there is no network signal, which could mean local cellular equipment is down for any number of reas ons, or the gateway may need to be re- positioned. If the connection does not improve in a reasonable amount of time, you can contact T- Mobile customer service or refer to the section Manual Setup: Identify an Ideal Location. Prevent Overheating Make sure that obstacles never obstruct airflow vents on the top or bottom of the gateways enclosure. Allow at least 100mm/4in clearance on all sides of the enclosure. Ensure the gateway is at least 3 feet from baseboard heaters. T-Mobile 5G Gateway Does Not Start If the gateway does not start up, verify the provided power cord is connected to an outlet. If the gateway is connected to an outlet and power still does not start, contact T-Mobile technical support. Poor Internet Experience If you feel your overall internet experience is poor, try repositioning the gateway; refer to the section Manual Setup: Identify an Ideal Location. Forget Your Admin Password?
If you configure a custom admin password and forget it, use the password reset function found within the T-Mobile Internet mobile app to reset the password to factory default. Page 13 Need help? Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/internethelp or call T-Mobile customer service at 1-844-275-9310 or call Metro support service at 1-888-8Metro8 T-Mobile 5G Gateway User Guide Understanding the LCD The gateways LCD is located on front of the device. The LCD serves as a dashboard where you can quickly obtain information of the following types:
Connection Devices Language Settings Messages Press left or right arrow ( < or > ) on the LCD panel with your finger to move between screens. The position of the illuminated dot on the bottom of the screen indicates where you are in the screen sequence. The Connection screen is the first displayed after a successful startup sequence. Connection Like your phone, the gateway displays up to five bars on its Connection screen, indicating signal strength. The number of bars you see represents the strength of the gateways current connection to the cellular network. An X indicates the gateway is not connected to the cellular network. Devices Page 14 Need help? Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/internethelp or call T-Mobile customer service at 1-844-275-9310 or call Metro support service at 1-888-8Metro8 T-Mobile 5G Gateway User Guide The Devices screen indicates how many devices are currently connected to the gateway. This is true for both wireless and wired devices. Messages These messages may come from the T-Mobile network and may provide outage information or other important updates. The Messages screen allows you to view the message contents by pressing < and > to scroll between messages. To delete a message:
1. 2. Press O (OK) on the panel to select VIEW MESSAGES and view unread messages Select NEXT and read next message 3. Select DONE when you have read all messages Page 15 Need help? Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/internethelp or call T-Mobile customer service at 1-844-275-9310 or call Metro support service at 1-888-8Metro8 T-Mobile 5G Gateway User Guide 4. Select DELETE to delete a message 5. When prompted a message of asking you to confirm deletion, select YES to confirm Language Settings The gateway supports both English and Spanish on its LCD. You may change the language by doing:
1. From the Language screen, select CHANGE 2. From the Language screen, choose English or Espaol Page 16 Need help? Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/internethelp or call T-Mobile customer service at 1-844-275-9310 or call Metro support service at 1-888-8Metro8 T-Mobile 5G Gateway User Guide 3. Press O (OK) on the panel to set the language Page 17 Need help? Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/internethelp or call T-Mobile customer service at 1-844-275-9310 or call Metro support service at 1-888-8Metro8 T-Mobile 5G Gateway User Guide Technical Specifications Dimensions 215 (H) x 125 (W) x 125 (D) mm Weight w/power adapter Operating environment IoT Power adapter Power input Theoretical power consumption Wi-Fi connectivity Security Buttons Display Mobile Band Physical Interfaces 1.3 kg 2.866 lbs 0 to 50 oC 32 to 122 oF Bluetooth 5.0 AC 100 240V, 2.5A @ DC 15V, 50/60Hz 36 W 11ax 4x4 2.4GHz 11ax 4x4 5GHz WPA2/WPA3 Power Button Reset (recessed switch) Arrow Keys (Left & Right) Enter (OK) TFT LCD Non-Touch Panel 2.4-Inch 240x320 Resolution 5G NR: n25, n41, n66, n71, n77 4G LTE: B2, B4, B5, B12, B26, B41, B46, B66, B71 2 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (Yellow) SIM Card Socket (4FF Only) USB Type C x 1 (Regular Power Source) USB Type C x 1 (Data and other USB Port Purpose) Page 18 Need help? Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/internethelp or call T-Mobile customer service at 1-844-275-9310 or call Metro support service at 1-888-8Metro8 T-Mobile 5G Gateway User Guide Terms and Conditions t-mobile.com/responsibility/legal/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy t-mobile.com/privacy-center/our-practices/privacy-policy Customer Support 24/7 Tech Support Line: 1-844-275-9310 Metro Support Line: 1-888-8Metro8 Page 19 Need help? Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/internethelp or call T-Mobile customer service at 1-844-275-9310 or call Metro support service at 1-888-8Metro8