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AirCard 785S Mobile Hotspot User Manual

1. Check for update 5 In the Restore Settings section click the Browse button 6 Navigate to the location where the export cfg file is stored By default hotspot setting files are saved to your Downloads folder 7 Click the Open button 8 Click the Submit button Your hotspot is restored with the imported file settings Manage Wi Fi Network Options You can set Wi Fi network options such as the RTF threshold and the fragmentation packet size on the hotspot web page You can also control which Wi Fi devices can access your network by adjusting MAC filtering parameters gt To set the Wi Fi network options 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network 2 Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays 3 Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Advanced Settings 42 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot 4 Select Wi Fi gt OPTIONS Wi Fi Options ax Wi Fi Channel Auto lm Wi Fi Info on Home Show Hide Wi Fi Range Standard best battery life Medium Boost range USB Tether Wi Fi stays Off Wi Fi stays On Connection RTS Threshold Fragmentation Threshold 5 Adjust any of these settings in the Wi Fi Options or Connection section Wi Fi Info on Home Show displays the Wi Fi network name and password on the LCD screen Hide
2. Wi Fi Options Max Wi Fi Main Wi Fi Guest Wi Fi Channel Auto e Wi Fi Info on Home Show Hide Wi Fi Range Standard best battery life Medium Boost range USB Tether Wi Fi stays Off Wi Fi stays On Connection RTS Threshold Fragmentation Threshold 5 Adjust any of these settings in the Wi Fi Options section Wi Fi Info on Home Show displays the Wi Fi network name and password on the LCD screen Hide does not display the Wi Fi network name and password on the LCD screen Wi Fi Range Standard best battery life range provides the narrowest coverage however battery life is longer Medium range provides moderate coverage and battery life Boost range enables you to connect to Wi Fi devices farther from your mobile hotspot and still connect to your Wi Fi network but battery life is shorter USB Tether If you are tethering your hotspot to your device and do not want to use Wi Fi for other devices select the Wi Fi stays Off radio button The Submit button displays after you make a selection 6 Click the Submit button A warning message displays 7 Click the Submit button Your changes are saved Adjust Display Settings to Increase Battery Life Dim the screen to reduce the LCD screen s brightness level Set the screen time out to a shorter period to reduce the amount of time that the LCD screen is not touched before the screen turns blank Use Your Hots
3. Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive A list of devices connected to the main Wi Fi and guest Wi Fi networks displays in the right column of the screen Use Your Hotspot 21 4 5 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Select Wi Fi gt MAC FILTER CONNECT OPTIONS MAC FILTER MAC Filter Mode From the MAC Filter Mode list select Black list Block all in list CONNECT OPTIONS MAC FILTER MAC Filter Mode one Black list Block all in list White list Allow only those in list The list of blocked devices displays gt To unblock a device 1 2 a a gt Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive The Home screen displays A list of devices connected to the main Wi Fi and guest Wi Fi networks displays in the left column of the screen Select Wi Fi gt MAC FILTER From the MAC Filter Mode list select Black list Block all in list The list of blocked devices displays Click the x button next to a device The device can access your network Use Your Hotspot 22 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Set Mobile Broadband
4. You can connect up to 10 wireless devices such as smart phones laptops and tablets to your mobile hotspots Wi Fi network gt To connect to the Internet 1 Press and hold the Power button for two seconds Once powered up the mobile hotspot automatically searches for and connects to your network provider s mobile broadband network Connect your computer or other device to your Wi Fi network a Check to see that Wi Fi is enabled on your device and search for available Wi Fi networks b Select the Wi Fi name displayed on the hotspot LCD screen and connect to it c When prompted enter your Wi Fi password as it displays on the hotspot LCD screen Launch your browser to surf the Internet View the Hotspot Web Page Your hotspot comes configured and ready to use Use the hotspot web page to manage advanced settings Log in as an administrator to change settings and view detailed information The default administrator login password is attadmin gt To log in as an administrator 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or Wi Fi device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive After you log in you can access all of the features available on the LCD screen plus advanced features For example you can do the following Change the
5. MOSILE BROADSAND IP Address 192 168 1 1 Netmask 255 255 255 0 VPN Passthrough On 5 of DHCP Server Enabled Disabled DHCP IP Range 192 168 1 20 192 168 1 99 DHCP lesse time minutes DNS mode DMZ DMZ Enabled 5 In the DMZ section select the DMZ Enabled On radio button 6 In the DMZ Address field enter the IP address of the computer to which you want all data sent If the hotspot is tethered using a USB cable this address is 192 168 1 4 If the hotspot is connected using Wi Fi the first Wi Fi client s IP address is usually 192 168 1 74 The Submit button displays after you make a selection 7 Click the Submit button Your changes are saved Set LAN Options gt To set the hotspot s LAN options 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network 2 Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Advanced Settings 49 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot 3 Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive 4 Select Settings gt ROUTER gt Basic GENERAL MOBILE BROADBAND ROUTER IP Address 192 168 1 1 Netmask 255 255 255 0 VPN Passthrough On Off DHCP Server Enabled Disabled DHCP IP Range 192 168 1 20 192 168 1 99 DHCP lease time minutes DMZ Enabled 5 Specify your hotspots LAN settings If the DHCP server is enabled it automat
6. Any devices connected to the hotspot are disconnected when the hotspot resets Use Your Hotspot 20 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot gt To view connected devices gt gt 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive A list of devices connected to the main Wi Fi and guest Wi Fi networks displays on the right side of the screen If you notice a Wi Fi device that you do not recognize you can block that device from connecting to your Wi Fi network To block a device 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive A list of devices connected to the main Wi Fi and guest Wi Fi networks displays in the right column of the screen Click the device name The device details display Click the Block Device button When prompted click the Block Device button again The device cannot access your Wi Fi network To view a list of blocked devices 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network
7. Autoconnect Options By default the hotspot automatically connects to your service provider s mobile broadband network You can change this feature so that the hotspot automatically connects to another network when you are roaming or never autoconnects gt To set autoconnect options 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network 2 Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays 3 Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive 4 Select Settings gt MOBILE BROADBAND gt Preferences MOBILE BROADBAND Preferences SS SSS Domestic Data Off On Intl Roaming Off On Network Mode PA 7 Network selection Automatic mode Scan for AT amp T MicroCell 5 Adjust any of these settings e Domestic Data If you are using the hotspot in the United States leave Domestic Data set to On Domestic Data is set to On by default e Int l Roaming If you are using the hotspot outside the United States select the On radio button Int l Roaming is set to Off by default e Network Mode Network Mode is set to Automatic by default Note If SIM PIN security is enabled you must enter the SIM PIN before the hotspot can establish a connection See Enable SIM Security on page 44 Use Your Hotspot 23 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot 6 To select a mobile network other than your network ser
8. Fi gt OPTIONS Make sure that Wi Fi Info on Home Show radio button is selected If the LCD is dark the Wi Fi radio might be asleep Press the Power button to wake the hotspot Frequently Asked Questions 60 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot If the hotspot is tethered to your computer make sure that Wi Fi is set to stay on when the hotspot is tethered See How can I reset the hotspot on page 61 How can I reset the hotspot You can reset the hotspot to the factory settings This is useful if you forgot your admin login password for the hotspot web page If you reset the hotspot all of your customizations are lost Note When you reset the hotspot any currently connected devices lose access and must be reconnected after the hotspot restarts To reset the hotspot O p gt 4 To power the hotspot off press the Power button for five seconds To power the hotspot on press the Power button for two seconds Press the Power button to cycle to the Factory Reset screen To start the factory reset press the Power button It takes about one minute to complete a factory reset After the device resets reconnect Wi Fi devices Where can I find more information Review the following The Quick Start Guide that came with your hotspot Visit support netgear com click the Support for Home Products link search for your network service provider and select your hotspot from the list of products to do the following U
9. SSID Wi Fi passwords admin login and Wi Fi encryption settings Enable a guest Wi Fi Set auto connect options View data usage Change security settings and router options Get Started 12 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot NETGEAR AirCard App for Smartphones and Tablets maa Download and use the free NETGEAR AirCard app to view your App Store connection and settings from your smartphone or tablet Search the app store for NETGEAR AirCard ANDROID APP ON gt Google play To manage all hotspot settings visit the hotspot web page at http attwifimanager or http 192 168 17 7 amazon EEVEE GEN a amazon F i Download from g Windows Store Accessories You hotspot ships with the following accessories e Micro USB cable Use this cable to recharge the battery or tether the hotspot to your computer e Wall charger Use a wall charger with the USB cable to recharge the battery or to power the hotspot from a wall socket You can purchase an AirCard Signal Boosting Cradle DC113A separately The boosting cradle boosts the signal extends coverage indoors and in areas with low signal strength and adds Ethernet connectivity Accessory availability varies by region For more information visit http www netgear com AT TUniteExpress Get Started 13 Use Your Hotspot This chapter explains how to use your hotspot The chapter covers the following topics Monitor Data Usage Manage Wi Fi Set Mobile Broadband Autoc
10. 2 Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays 3 Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive 4 Select Messaging A list of messages displays showing the first portion of the text 5 Select the message 6 Click the Delete button The message is deleted View Alerts Your hotspot displays alerts to advise you of hotspot status changes A yellow triangle indicates system alerts gt To view alerts on the LCD screen 1 Press the Power button to wake the LCD screen Wi Fi name AT T WIFI 8496 Password og 75 78343609 Click for more 2 Press the Power button until the Alerts screen displays 3 Read each alert that displays and follow any displayed instructions 4 To move to the next alert click the Power button Note Alerts remain as long as the issues that cause them are active When the issues are resolved the alerts are removed automatically gt To view alerts on the hotspot web page 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network 2 Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Use Your Hotspot 25 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot 3 Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Active alerts display at the top of the Dashboard DASHBOARD SIM Not Instal
11. 68 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Advanced Settings 47 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot 4 Select Settings gt ROUTER gt Basic Enable DMZ GENERAL LAN IP Address Netmask VPN Passthrough DHCP Server DHCP IP Range DHCP lease time minutes DNS mode DMZ DMZ Enabled MOBILE BROADBAND 192 168 1 1 255 255 255 0 On Off Enabled Disabled 192 168 1 20 720 ROUTER 192 168 1 99 In the LAN section select the VPN Passthrough On radio button The Submit button displays after you make a selection Click the Submit button Your changes are saved In a demilitarized zone DMZ network configuration a computer runs outside the firewall in the DMZ This computer intercepts incoming Internet traffic providing an extra layer of protection for the rest of the network and sending all incoming data to a particular IP address gt To enable DMZ and designate a computer to screen incoming traffic LE 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Advanced Settings 48 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot 4 Select Settings gt ROUTER gt Basic
12. 92 168 1 1 A login screen displays 3 Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive 4 Click the About link near the upper right corner of the screen The About mobile hotspot screen displays Use Your Hotspot 33 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot 5 To save this information to a file click the Save to File button Follow the system prompt to open the file or specify where you d like the file saved Update Your Hotspot Software and Firmware gt The update server will push a notification to the hotspot when firmware updates are available If an update becomes available the hotspot displays an alert You can also check for updates and update the software manually without receiving an alert To update the software after receiving an alert 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Double click the update alert The Download Update Available screen displays Click the Start Download button When the download completes the Software Update Available screen displays Click the Start Update button Your hotspot updates the software and reboots automatically to use the new software To update software manually without receivi
13. Best practice is to set a more secure password Enter a maximum of 31 characters The Submit button displays after you make a selection 7 Click the Submit button Your changes are saved Change Device Encryption Security Settings gt To change the type of security used for main and secondary or guest Wi Fi 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network 2 Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Use Your Hotspot 31 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot 3 Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive 4 Select Wi Fi gt OPTIONS CONNECT OPTIONS MAC FILTER Main Wi Fi Guest Wi Fi Enable Guest Wi Fi Share your Wi Fi with visitors without exposing them to your devices on main Wi Fi WrFiname ATT WIFI 4919 Wi Fi password 54192941 Encryption WPA2 Personal AES Broadcast Hide Network Name Show 5 From the Encryption list select a security option CONNECT MAC FILTER Main Wi Fi Guest Wi Fi C Enable Guest Wi Fi Share your Wi Fi with visitors without exposing them to your devices on main Wi Fi Wi Fi name ATT WIFI 4919 Wi Fi password 54192941 Encryption WPA2 Personal AES X Broadcast WPA2 Personal AES Network Name WPA WPA2 Select from the following Wi Fi encryption options e WPA2 Personal AES Strong security supported by
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15. NETGEAR AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot User Manual all AT amp T 48 y Wi Fi name ok ATT WIFI 8496 Password Ves 78343609 Click for more March 2015 201 11510 01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Support Contact AT amp T Customer Care at 800 331 0500 for assistance Compliance For regulatory compliance information visit http www netgear com about regulatory See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply Trademarks Trademarks NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR Inc Any non NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only Contents Chapter 1 Get Started Getto know Your HOESDOU i ci eccteeeseeededudddcdindaoawadecaeanceds 7 Power the Hotspot On and Off 0 ccc ccc een ene nes 7 LCD Sereen Elements 12 42544 4iodedetevenk nededaneeeniadinese babs das 8 cnarge YOUN FOS DO wc 4 4 66 50nd eee eaeede nee eeu een eede iaaa 9 Ser Up Your PODO 42 5 405454 rrr bes ene ober eeenees tases oe hee su dx 9 Install the Micro SIM Card 14 4055 64 26ds cr oebcnedehsineergeneta tense 10 install the Battery pentengtiadedideces ketene eenesecceteqdtdaenesas 11 Connect to the Internet 0 0 ccc cc cece een eee n eens 12 View the Hotspot Web Page osnnnnnnuunnnnsunn ennen n rennene 12 NETGEAR AirCard App for Smartphones and Tablets 045 13 Ps OES aea es
16. ak 5 bars The hotspot signal is strong 4G LTE The LTE network is available 4G The HSPA and HSPA networks are available Note The orange bars indicate network activity by radiating in and out when data is being received or transmitted System alerts require attention The battery is charging 5 bars The battery is fully charged 1 bar The battery charge is low Blue Wi Fi is active Gray Wi Fi is inactive A number if displayed indicates the number of connected devices A number if displayed indicates the number of unread messages Default main The Wi Fi name and password used by Wi Fi enabled devices to connect to the hotspot Wi Fi name and password Charge Your Hotspot Your hotspot can receive power from any of the following sources e Rechargeable battery included with the hotspot e Wall socket using the AC adapter and USB cable e USB port on your computer Set Up Your Hotspot Before you can set up your hotspot you need to get a micro SIM card and an access point name APN e Make sure that you get a micro SIM card also called 3FF rather than a nano SIM or standard size SIM Get Started 9 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot e Make sure that you get a data enabled SIM e Some phone SIMs work but not all Best practice is to use a hotspot or tablet SIM Phone SIMs and hotspot and tablet SIMs look the same but work differently on the network e lf you want to use 4G LTE data make sure tha
17. cluding disabling or enabling either Wi Fi network the hotspot resets Any devices connected to the hotspot are disconnected when the hotspot resets Add a Wireless Device to Your Wi Fi Network You can connect up to 10 wireless devices Such as smartphones laptops tablets digital cameras printers gaming consoles and digital picture frames to your hotspot network For information about setting connections for main Wi Fi and guest Wi Fi networks see Set the Maximum Number of Connected Devices on page 19 You can add a wireless device to your Wi Fi network manually If the device you are adding is WPS enabled you can use the WPS method to connect the device without using the Wi Fi password Add a Wireless Device Manually gt To add a wireless device manually 1 2 On the wireless device that you want to add to your network view the list of available Wi Fi networks Connect to the network that corresponds to your hotspot network as displayed on the LCD screen When prompted enter the Wi Fi password for your hotspot network The Wi Fi password displays on the hotspot LCD screen If the screen is turned off press and quickly release the Power button to wake the LCD screen Use Your Hotspot 17 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Add a WPS Enabled Device You can add a WPS enabled Wi Fi device to your Wi Fi network without a Wi Fi password using the hotspot web page gt To add a WPS enabled Wi Fi device from the ho
18. connections are shared between the hotspot s main and secondary Wi Fi networks gt To set the number of devices that can connect to each Wi Fi network 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Use Your Hotspot 19 D 6 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Select Wi Fi gt OPTIONS Wi Fi Options Max Wi Fi Main Wi Fi Guest Wi Fi Channel Auto i Wi Fi Info on Home Show Hide Wi Fi Range Standard best battery life Medium Boost range USB Tether Wi Fi stays Off Wi Fi stays On Connection RTS Threshold Fragmentation Threshold From the Max Wi Fi list select the number of devices that are allowed to access your hotspot Click the lt button or the gt button to adjust the number of connections available on each of the Wi Fi networks main and guest The Submit button displays after you make a selection Click the Submit button The number of devices that are allowed to access your hotspot is set View or Block Connected Users You can view a list of devices that are connected to your hotspot and block undesired users on the hotspot web page Note When you block or unblock users the hotspot resets to activate the new settings
19. ction For more information about the devices or users connected to your network see View or Block Connected Users on page 20 Frequently Asked Questions 55 gt AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Why does the No Signal icon display If the No Signal icon A displays on either the LCD or the hotspot web page make sure that you are in your network provider s coverage area Why can t my device access the hotspot web page when connected to a VPN If you are using your hotspot while connected to a VPN you might not be able to access the hotspot web page using http attwifimanager To directly access the hotspot web page hosted on the device enter the address http 192 168 1 1 in your browser Why can t my hotspot connect to a computer running Windows Vista A known issue with Microsoft is that computers running Windows Vista cannot obtain an IP address from certain routers More information and a fix are available at http support microsoft com kb 928233 or visit the Microsoft support website and search for knowledge base article 928233 What do I do if my hotspot doesn t connect to my service provider s network If your hotspot does not connect to your service provider s mobile broadband network try the following suggestions e Make sure that you got the correct micro SIM card and APN for your hotspot For more information see Set Up Your Hotspot on page 9 e Make sure that your micro SIM account is active To c
20. does not display the Wi Fi network name and password on the LCD screen Wi Fi Range Standard best battery life range provides the narrowest coverage however battery life is longer Medium range provides moderate coverage and battery life Boost range enables you to connect to Wi Fi devices farther from your mobile hotspot and still connect to your Wi Fi network but battery life is shorter USB Tether If you are tethering your hotspot to your device and do not want to use Wi Fi for other devices select the Wi Fi stays Off radio button RTS Threshold The smallest packet size in bytes used by the Request to Send Clear to Send handshaking protocol Best practice is to use a value of 2347 If you are experiencing inconsistent data flow you can make minor changes to this value to try to alleviate the problem Fragmentation Threshold The largest allowable size in bytes for a packet If a packet is larger than the threshold it is sent in multiple packets which can affect network performance Keep this value as large as possible up to 2346 The Submit button displays after you make a selection 6 Click the Submit button Your changes are saved Advanced Settings 43 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Enable SIM Security Create another level of security by establishing a PIN that you must enter before you can manage the WAN connection or view SMS messages For the default SIM PIN contact your network provider g
21. ds 2 Press the Power button until Install Win XP drivers is highlighted 3 Press the Power button 4 Follow the instructions to enable device driver installation mode 5 Connect the hotspot to your computer using the USB cable The hotspot installs the necessary driver After the driver is installed you can visit the hotspot web page at hito attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 to customize your hotspot s advanced settings Back Up and Restore Hotspot Settings You can back up and restore hotspot settings Backing up and restoring is useful if you use more than one hotspot and you want the same settings on all of your hotspots You can also save your settings before resetting to factory defaults or changing the settings gt To back up hotspot settings 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network 2 Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays 3 Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Advanced Settings 40 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot 4 Select Settings gt GENERAL gt Software and Reset 9 GENERAL MOBILE BROADBAND ROUTER Software and Reset Download Backup Restore Settings Settings If you saved your settings on a file previously import it here to restore your Download a copy of your hotspot s settings hotspot with those settings onto your computer so
22. enhance network security Note An activation data connection must be present before you can add entries gt To enable port filtering 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Advanced Settings 46 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Select Settings gt ROUTER gt Port Filtering MOBILE BROADBAND Port Filtering Port Filtering From the Port Filtering list select one of the following e Black List Specific applications are not allowed to access the Internet block list e White List Specific applications are allowed to access the Internet allow list Only one list at a time can be active either a black list or a white list Identify the ports to filter Enter a meaningful label that describes the service Enter the port and communication protocol being used The Submit button displays after you make a selection Click the Submit button Your changes are saved Enable VPN Pass Through To connect to a corporate network using VPN you must first enable VPN connections passthrough gt To enable VPN pass through 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 1
23. erdrneni srein aariat aa 53 Chapter 4 Frequently Asked Questions Questions About Connecting and Disconnecting Devices and Accessing the Internet 0 0c ccc cee cee eens a2 What do do if can t connect a device to the hotspot 55 What do I do if can t access the Internet 0 0 cece eee eee 55 How do find out how many users are connected to my hotspot s Wi Fi networks 22ccsbc is nbadesdedaewseeentaracoebaeads 55 Why does the No Signal icon display 0 0 0 cece cece eee ees 56 Why can t my device access the hotspot web page when connected to a VPN ic ccece tas adesacasaedsduseeowersstensesadaa as 56 Why can t my hotspot connect to a computer running Windows Vista 56 What do do if my hotspot doesn t connect to my service provider s network 0 cece teen ene e ene 56 Questions About the Hotspot Battery 0 0 ccc eee eee eens 57 Why isn t my battery charging cece cece teen ees 57 How can I extend the life of the battery 0 0 cece cee 57 Questions About the Hotspot Web Page cece cece ence eee 57 How do I go back to the hotspot web page 0 cece eee ees 97 What do I do if I forget my admin login password 0005 58 General Questions 0 eee eee eee cece cece ee nern 58 Why is the signal indicator always low 0 0 cece cece eee eee 58 Why is the download or upl
24. est Wi Fi password automatically select the Generate a new password each time I turn on the Guest Wi Fi check box The Submit button displays after you change any of the settings Click the Submit button When prompted click the Submit button again All devices that were connected must reconnect with the new name and password Change Hotspot Web Page Login Settings You can change the host name for the hotspot web page You can also change the password that is used to access the hotspot web page gt To change the login settings for the hotspot web page 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Use Your Hotspot 30 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot 4 Select Settings gt GENERAL gt Device GENERAL MOBILE BROADBAND ROUTER Device Language Default Language English z Screen Screen Brightness Bright Dim Timeout on Battery a aiia Sleep Wi Fi Standby 15 minutes Homepage AT amp T Wi Fi Manager Admin login attadmin 5 Optional In the AT amp T Wi Fi Manager field change the host name used to access the hotspot web page Enter a maximum of 31 characters 6 Optional In the Admin login field change the characters used to log in as an administrator
25. f the battery For information about extending the life of the battery see Extend Battery Life on page 26 Questions About the Hotspot Web Page Review these questions for information about the hotspot web page How do I go back to the hotspot web page gt To view the hotspot web page 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Frequently Asked Questions 57 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot What do I do if forget my admin login password The default admin login password is attadmin and the hotspot web page URL is http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 If you changed the admin login password and can t remember the password that you created you must set the hotspot back to factory defaults gt To reset the hotspot 1 Press the Power button for fifteen seconds A factory reset takes about one minute After the device resets reconnect Wi Fi devices General Questions Review these general questions about the hotspot Why is the signal indicator always low If reception for your hotspot is poor try moving the hotspot to a location with a clear view of the sky for example near a window Why is the download or upload speed slow Data transfer speed depends on sig
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27. hare the Wi Fi radio between two Wi Fi networks a main Wi Fi network for devices you trust and a guest Wi Fi network that allows you to share your Wi Fi with temporary visitors without exposing them to your devices on the main Wi Fi network By default main Wi Fi is enabled and guest Wi Fi is disabled If your place of business does not allow Wi Fi or for any other reason you want to disable Wi Fi and use the hotspot only in tethered mode the hotspot gives you that option Note Whenever you change Wi Fi settings the hotspot resets to activate the new settings Any devices connected to the hotspot are disconnected when the hotspot resets Use Your Hotspot 15 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Enable Guest Wi Fi You can enable guest Wi Fi from the hotspot web page or set advanced Wi Fi options on the Wi Fi Options screen gt Enable guest Wi Fi on the hotspot web page 1 2 4 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Click the box next to Enable Guest Wi Fi gt Select advanced guest Wi Fi options optional 1 2 gt on p m Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login
28. he default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Select Settings gt GENERAL gt Software and Reset GENERAL MOBILE BROADBAND ROUTER Software and Reset Download Backup Restore Settings Settings If you saved your settings on a file previously import it here to restore your hotspot with those settings Browse Download a copy of your hotspot s settings onto your computer so you can restore it Startup Options Install driver when connecting to Windows or MAC computers with a USB cable Factory Reset Reset your hotspot to factory settings just like when you took it out of the box the first time Reset Software Update Last checked at Check for update Clear the check box next to Install driver when connecting to Windows or MAC computers with a USB cable The Submit button appears once you make a selection Click the Submit button Advanced Settings 39 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot gt To install drivers on devices running operating systems other than Windows XP 1 Ensure that the hotspot is powered off 2 Connect the hotspot to your computer using the USB cable The hotspot automatically powers on and installs the necessary driver You can visit the hotspot web page at http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 7 to customize your hotspot s advanced settings gt To install drivers on a computer running Windows XP 1 On the hotspot press the Power button for five secon
29. heck micro SIM status and activate the account visit htto attwifimanager e lf you use a prepaid or pay as you go micro SIM card make sure that a positive balance is listed for the account e You might need to add an APN to your hotspot For more information see Configure Your Hotspot s Access Point Name on page 50 e If your hotspot still does not connect you might need to create or update the default connection To check the default connection settings 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network 2 Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Frequently Asked Questions 56 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Enter the hotspot password The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Select Settings gt MOBILE BROADBAND gt APN The APN screen displays Review ISP settings Questions About the Hotspot Battery Review these questions for information about your hotspot battery Why isn t my battery charging If you are in a low coverage area are transferring a lot of data or left the hotspot in a hot location the internal temperature of the hotspot can rise above 45 C In these conditions the battery cannot be charged due to safety limits with lithium ion battery technology Check to ensure that the USB cable and the AC wall charger are connected securely and are working correctly How can I extend the life o
30. hitp attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 For more information see Establish Security on page 30 and Change Hotspot Web Page Login Settings on page 30 Use Your Hotspot 37 Advanced Settings This chapter provides information about how to configure various aspects of the hotspot such as Wi Fi settings WAN settings router settings The chapter covers the following topics Tethered Mode Back Up and Restore Hotspot Settings Manage Wi Fi Network Options Enable SIM Security Configure Mobile Broadband Configure Your Hotspot s Access Point Name 38 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Tethered Mode You can use your hotspot in tethered mode connected to a computer using the USB cable instead of connecting to it using Wi Fi By default a host driver is installed the first time you connect your mobile hotspot to the computer via the USB cable This driver enables the mobile hotspot to connect to the Internet when it is tethered to a USB port on the computer via the USB cable instead of using the Wi Fi network If you do not want to use this feature and want to use the USB cable only to charge the mobile hotspot battery you can set the host driver not to install gt To set the host driver not to install 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field T
31. ically assigns an IP address to each device on the network and manages its configuration information The DNS mode setting specifies how the DNS servers are obtained If you select the Auto radio button the servers use the DNS relay specified by the Internet provider The Submit button displays after you make a selection 6 Click the Submit button Your changes are saved Configure Your Hotspot s Access Point Name The hotspot auto configures for most mobile service providers in Europe and southeast Asia However some of the smaller operators require additional configuration e If your mobile broadband service is working you do not need to change or set up your access point name APN Advanced Settings 50 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot If you re unable to connect and you receive an error message for example 619 or 628 you must change your APN For more information see Add a New APN on page 51 You might also need to change your APN if you recently made any of these changes Changed your rate plan your APN must match your plan Changed the micro SIM card in your device Began using a different or new device Changed from a prepaid to a post paid mobile broadband offer or vice versa Add a New APN Your hotspot comes preconfigured with the access point name APN for your network service provider Your hotspot checks the APN to determine the type of network connection to establish If you re unable to connect to
32. ld The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Click the About link near the upper right corner of the screen Enable Port Forwarding If your computer is hosting a server you can enable port forwarding so that other users can access the server gt To enable port forwarding 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Select Settings gt ROUTER gt Port Forwarding Advanced Settings 45 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Select the Enable radio button Incoming traffic is forwarded to specific ports and devices on your network using their local IP addresses Note Port forwarding creates a security risk When not required disable port forwarding Enter the following port forwarding information e Label A descriptive name e IP The IP address e Port The port number that the application uses e Protocol If you are unsure select TCP IP The Submit button displays after you make a selection Click the Submit button Your changes are saved Enable Port Filtering You can select which applications for example HTTP FTP email servers can access the Internet Used with other security measures such as a firewall port filtering can
33. led Please insert a SIM or check to make sure the SIM is installed properly Mobile Broadband Disconnected To connect configure an APN for your SIM Click to configure APN settings 4 Follow the instructions in each alert to address the conditions that caused it to display Extend Battery Life By default the hotspot is configured to optimize battery life The following factors affect battery life e Standby time e Data throughput e Mobile broadband signal strength the better the signal the longer the battery life e Wi Fi range To extend the battery life use either of the following methods e Adjust Wi Fi settings e Adjust display settings Adjust Wi Fi Settings to Optimize Battery Life If the devices you are connecting to your Wi Fi network are always close to your hotspot shorten the Wi Fi range Set the standby timer to a shorter period to reduce the amount of time that no devices are connected to either Wi Fi network before the hotspot goes into standby mode the Wi Fi radio turns off gt To adjust Wi Fi setttings to optimize battery life 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network 2 Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays 3 Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Use Your Hotspot 26 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot 4 Select Wi Fi gt OPTIONS
34. nal strength and interfering radio sources like electrical generators or other hotspot Wi Fi devices Review the following possibilities e Check your signal strength and network type for example LTE 4G is generally faster than 3G e Check Wi Fi interference by powering the hotspot off and on to find a better Wi Fi channel e Switch Wi Fi channel from 2 4 GHz to 5 GHz e If the network signal is low consider using external antennas or cradle the hotspot with built in high gain antennas How do turn the hotspot off Press and hold the Power button for five seconds The LCD is not lit How do know if the hotspot is still powered on The LCD dims to save energy The LED continues to flash slowly to indicate that the mobile hotspot is still powered on To wake up the LCD press and quickly release the Power button Frequently Asked Questions 58 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot How do I find my computer s IP address The steps for finding your computer s IP address depend on the operating system If your device runs an operating system not listed here see the appropriate operating system documentation To find the IP address on a Windows 7 Windows Vista or Windows XP device 1 Open the command prompt window a Select Start gt Run b Enter cmd or command and click the OK button 2 At the command prompt enter ipconfig and press the Enter key 3 Write down the IP address for the entry that relates to the wireless ne
35. ned to work over a wide temperature range For information see Environmental Specifications on page 63 The hotspot shuts down automatically if it goes out of the supported temperature range Move the device to an area where the temperature is more suitable and if the hotspot is too warm make sure that the area is well ventilated and air can circulate around the device Note The battery might not recharge if the hotspot is outside the operating temperature range Use Your Hotspot 36 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Security Credentials Three passwords are associated with the hotspot e Wi Fi password Use this password to connect your computer or other Wi Fi device to your hotspot network This character string is unique to your hotspot It displays on the main hotspot LCD screen If the screen is blank a power saving feature press and quickly release the Power button The default Wi Fi password is printed on a label under the battery e Guest Wi Fi password When this password is enabled guests can use this password to access the guest Wi Fi network e Admin login password Use to log in to the hotspot web page as an administrator You must log in as an administrator to use certain features and to make changes to your hotspot settings The default admin login password attadmin is printed on a label under the battery The admin login password must be 5 31 characters You can change these passwords on the hotspot web page
36. newer Wi Fi devices default e WPA WPA2 Strong security supported by most Wi Fi devices Use WPA2 Personal AES whenever possible e None Anyone can access your Wi Fi network without a password and you are responsible for charges incurred Best practice is not to select this option Use Your Hotspot 32 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot The Submit button displays after you make a selection 6 Click the Submit button Your changes are saved 7 Reconnect your Wi Fi devices if necessary using the new Wi Fi credentials see Connect to the Internet on page 12 View Details About Your Hotspot You can view details about your hotspot such as the model number firmware version and IMEI International Mobile Station Equipment Identity on both the LCD screen and the hotspot web page gt To view details on the LCD screen 1 Press the Power button to wake the LCD screen Wi Fi name ATT WIFI 8496 Password Ve 78343609 Click for more ogr 2 Press the Power button until the about device screen displays ABOUT DEVICE Number 555 555 5555 Device ID NS 78343609 SIM 89011 10327 65914 03339 IMEI 01380 40000 07328 FW NTG9x25C_01 05 09 04AP PRI 9901234 00 01 More info http attwifimanager gt To view details about your hotspot on the hotspot web page 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network 2 Enter http attwifimanager or http 1
37. ng an alert 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Use Your Hotspot 34 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot 4 Select Settings gt GENERAL gt Software and Reset GENERAL MOBILE BROADBAND ROUTER Download Backup Restore Settings Settings If you saved your settings on a file previously import it here to restore your hotspot with those settings Download a copy of your hotspot s settings onto your computer so you can restore it later Browse Startup Options iv Install driver when connecting to Windows or MAC computers with a USB cable Factory Reset Reset your hotspot to factory settings just like when you took it out of the box the first time Reset Software Update Last checked at Check for update 5 If the Check for update button displays click it to check if a new update is available If an update is available the Download Update Available screen displays 6 Click the Start Download button When the download completes the Software Update Available screen displays 7 Click the Start Update button Your hotspot updates the software and reboots automatically to use the new software What Alerts Mean Your hotspot displays alerts to notify you
38. oad speed slow 00 cece ee eee 58 How do I turn the hotspot off 46 4 40464si45 ee ewtebaerd chk ankeanenes 58 The LCD is not lit How do I know if the hotspot is still Powered ON oacucuescccesdueeee kovees ENEE RARAS 58 How do I find my computer s IP address 1 cece eee ees 59 How do find a device s MAC address cece eee eee eens 59 What do I do if the Wi Fi network name doesn t appear in the listof NCUONOUKG stance dceiacedecedhihihoanenebiatoare cheno aed 60 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot How can I reset the hotspot 0 ccc cc eee eens 61 Where can I find more information 0 cc sansen nenn eenean 61 Chapter 5 Specifications Mechanical Specifications 0 ccc ccc cence teen eens 63 Environmental Specifications 54 44 644 lt 6c0ecc0e0000604 4044444545 690 63 Supported RF Bands Get Started This chapter provides an overview of AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot features and instructions for how to set up your hotspot and connect to the Internet The chapter covers the following topics e Get to Know Your Hotspot e Set Up Your Hotspot e Connect to the Internet e View the Hotspot Web Page e NETGEAR AirCard App for Smartphones and Tablets e Accessories AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Get to Know Your Hotspot Your hotspot enables you to create a Wi Fi access point in any location with cellular network coverage Use a Wi Fi access point to connect your lap
39. onnect Options View and Delete SMS Messages View Alerts Extend Battery Life Establish Security View Details About Your Hotspot Update Your Hotspot Software and Firmware What Alerts Mean Security Credentials Note To change settings log in as an administrator See View the Hotspot Web Page on page 12 14 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Monitor Data Usage You can monitor or configure your data usage using the hotspot web page gt To configure your monthly data usage 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network 2 Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays 3 Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive If you are using a post paid SIM card select the Data Alert check box and adjust the slide bar to set a data usage alert Note If you have a GoPhone plan go to att com mygophone to check your data usage Data Usage Disclaimer Actual billed usage can be higher than estimated data usage displayed on the usage meter For example actual billed usage might be higher when a part of a shared data plan such as Mobile Share multiple users with different log in credentials using the same device traveling internationally or outside AT amp Ts network using the SIM card with another device or using a tethered handset Manage Wi Fi The mobile hotspot gives you the option to s
40. otspot try the following suggestions e Turn off your device and take the battery out wait 10 seconds put the battery back in and turn your device on e Restart your computer e Turn off or temporarily disable any security programs or firewalls e f possible try using another computer or Wi Fi device to connect to your hotspot If you can then the problem is with the device that cannot connect not the hotspot What do I do if can t access the Internet If you are connected to the hotspot but cannot connect to the Internet try the following suggestions e Check the display status on the LCD e Make sure that network coverage is available in your area e Make sure that your micro SIM card is active and enabled with data services e Wait one to two minutes for the hotspot to initialize e Confirm that your account is activated and that no other Internet connections are active e Switch your hotspot off and on and restart your computer or Wi Fi device e Check to see if you can access www netgear com If you can access www netgear com but you cannot access other non NETGEAR websites you might need to top up or recharge your prepaid SIM card How do I find out how many users are connected to my hotspot s Wi Fi networks The number on the Wi Fi icon on the hotspot s LCD is the number of users or devices connected to your Wi Fi network A list of connected devices appears in the hotspot web page s Devices Connected se
41. pdate the firmware on your device if an update is available View a tutorial Learn tips and tricks at http www netgear com landing learningcenter tips html to get the most from your hotspot Information about accessories is available at http vwww netgear com AT T UniteExpress Frequently Asked Questions 61 Specifications This appendix covers the following topics e Mechanical Specifications e Environmental Specifications e Supported RF Bands 62 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Mechanical Specifications Table 3 Physical dimensions Parameter Dimension Weight 127 g 4 5 oz Length 109 9 mm 4 33 in Width 68 9 mm 2 7 in Thickness 14 6 mm 0 57 in Environmental Specifications Table 4 Recommended operating and storage temperatures Operating temperature 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F Storage temperature 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Supported RF Bands Table 5 Supported RF bands Technology LTE Cat 3 No Carrier Aggregation Band 2 1900 Band 5 850 Specifications 63
42. pot 27 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot gt To adjust display settings to increase battery life 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network 2 Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays 3 Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive 4 Select Settings gt GENERAL gt Device MOBILE BROADBAND ROUTER Device Language Default Language English Screen Screen Brightness Bright Dim Timeout on Battery Tais Sleep Wi Fi Standby 15 minutes Homepage AT amp T Wi Fi Manager Admin login attadmin 5 Adjust any of these settings in the Screen section e Screen Brightness Select Dim e Timeout on Battery From the list select a shorter time period The Submit button displays after you make a selection 6 Click the Submit button Your changes are saved Use Your Hotspot 28 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Recharge the Battery The battery comes partially charged You can recharge the battery from a wall socket or from the USB port on your computer Recharging from a wall socket is faster than recharging from a USB port gt To recharge the battery from a wall socket 1 Attach one end of the micro USB cable to the hotspot and attach the other end to the wall charger included 2 Plug the wall charger into a wall socket The Ba
43. rd is case sensitive Select Settings gt MOBILE BROADBAND gt APN A screen listing the current APNs displays Advanced Settings 52 gt 5 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Select the Active radio button next to the APN entry to be used The APN is selected Remove an APN To remove an APN 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or Wi Fi device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Select Settings gt MOBILE BROADBAND gt APN The APN screen displays Click the radio button beside the APN entry you want to remove Click the Details button Click the Delete button The APN entry is removed Advanced Settings 53 Frequently Asked Questions This chapter provides answers to possible questions about your hotspot Questions About Connecting and Disconnecting Devices and Accessing the Internet Questions About the Hotspot Battery Questions About the Hotspot Web Page General Questions 54 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Questions About Connecting and Disconnecting Devices and Accessing the Internet Review these questions for information about connecting and disconnecting devices and accessing the Internet What do I do if can t connect a device to the hotspot If you are experiencing problems connecting to the h
44. screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Select Wi Fi gt OPTIONS CONNECT OPTIONS MAC FILTER Main Wi Fi Guest Wi Fi O Enable Guest Wi Fi Share your Wi Fi with visitors without exposing them to your devices on main Wi Fi WrFiname ATT WIFI 4919 Wi Fi password 44192941 Encryption WPA2 Personal AES Broadcast Hide Network Name Show Select the Enable Guest Wi Fi check box Enter a Wi Fi name Enter a Wi Fi password Select an encryption mode Use Your Hotspot 16 9 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot e WPA2 Personal AES Strong security supported by newer Wi Fi devices default e WPA WPA2 Personal Strong security supported by most Wi Fi devices Use WPA2 Personal AES whenever possible Select one of the radio buttons next to Broadcast Network Name e Show displays the Wi Fi network name and password on the LCD screen e Hide does not display the Wi Fi network name and password on the LCD screen 10 To change the guest Wi Fi password automatically select the Generate a new password 11 each time turn on the Guest Wi Fi check box The Submit button displays after you make a selection Click the Submit button Your changes are saved If you change the frequency or change the guest Wi Fi options the Wi Fi type changes automatically to Custom Setup Note When you change your Wi Fi settings in
45. t To enable SIM security 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network 2 Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays 3 Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive 4 Select Settings gt MOBILE BROADBAND gt SIM Security GENERAL MOBILE BROADBAND SIM Security DAMAAMAABANMAAAAAAABAAAAASLAA AAMA Inactive Activating SIM Security will require you to enter a SIM PIN each time you power on the hotspot Activate 5 Click the Activate button 6 Enter your PIN and click the Submit button You are allowed three attempts to enter the correct PIN If you run out of available attempts the PIN is locked If the PIN locks contact your network provider to receive a PUK number to unlock the PIN Configure Mobile Broadband You can configure mobile broadband settings to view WAN details such as the active network connection status and signal strength You can also adjust these settings to establish which users and applications can access your network Advanced Settings Ad AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot View WAN Information gt To view network information 1 2 4 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In fie
46. t the service provides 4G capability e Get the APN from the service provider e The APN is often listed in the literature that came with the SIM e The service provider website might also list the APN information e Asa last resort most service provider APN information is available through a web search For example search for lt service provider name gt APN e For information about adding selecting or removing APNs see Configure Your Hotspot s Access Point Name on page 50 Install the Micro SIM Card To connect to the Internet you need a micro SIM card To obtain a micro SIM card contact your Internet service provider gt To install the micro SIM card 1 Remove the back cover by lifting at the notch on either corner of the hotspot 2 Insert the micro SIM card Get Started 10 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Install the Battery A rechargeable battery was included with your hotspot gt To install the battery 1 Remove the back cover by lifting at the notch on either corner of the hotspot 2 Insert the battery as shown ensuring that the gold contacts on the battery line up with the gold contacts on the hotspot Gold contacts Battery 3 Replace the back cover Note The battery comes partially charged and ready to use When the battery needs recharging follow the instructions in Recharge the Battery on page 29 Get Started 11 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Connect to the Internet
47. that you need to take action to resolve a specific condition SIM Not Installed Ensure that the micro SIM card is installed correctly See Set Up Your Hotspot on page 9 SIM Error Check SIM Ensure that your network service provider s micro SIM card is inserted in the hotspot If a problem still exists contact customer service The micro SIM card might be damaged and need replacing Use Your Hotspot 35 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot SIM Locked To unlock the micro SIM card 1 2 3 Contact your network provider for the PIN to unlock the micro SIM card Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Enter the micro SIM PIN when prompted Click the Save button The micro SIM card is unlocked SIM MEP Locked To unlock the SIM MEP 1 2 3 Contact your network provider for the eight digit MEP unlock code Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Enter the MEP code when prompted The SIM is unlocked Temperature Related Alerts The hotspot is desig
48. the hotspot and you receive an error message you must add a new APN to your hotspot gt To add an APN for another network 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or Wi Fi device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Select Settings gt MOBILE BROADBAND gt APN MOBILE BROADBAND A Home e Wi Fi nA Messaging 1r O3 Settings AT amp T Mobile Broadband E 77 Advanced Settings 51 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot 5 Click the Add button 10 GENERAL MOBILE BROADBAND Active AT amp T Mobile Broadband Details New Apn w O amp S Authentication None 7 Save Cancel Enter a name for the APN Enter the APN If you do not know the APN contact your service provider Select a network authentication mode e None default e PAP e CHAP e PAP or CHAP Enter a user name and password if the wireless network requires these fields Click the Save button The new APN is added Select Which APN to Use gt To select which APN to use 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or Wi Fi device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The passwo
49. top and other Wi Fi capable devices to your service provider s mobile broadband network and connect to the Internet all AT amp T 48 o Wi Fi name gg ATT WIFI 8496 Password ee 78343609 ED Sereen Click for more Power navigation button External antenna port External antenna port Micro USB charging port Figure 1 Hotspot button and features Power the Hotspot On and Off Press the Power button to wake the LCD screen and to power the hotspot on and off Table 1 Power button usage Turn on hotspot Press and hold the Power button for two seconds Turn off hotspot Press and hold the Power button for five seconds Wake up Wi Fi signal and Press and quickly release the Power button screen View a different screen Press and release the Power button repeated until the desired screen displays Get Started 7 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot LCD Screen Elements You can use the LCD screen icons and other screen elements to view the hotspot s status configure Wi Fi band settings and view system alerts and carrier messages Signal strength Network indicator Alert indicator alll AT amp T 48 Battery Number of Se connected devices e ery WI FI name Wi Fi network ATT WIFI 8496 name and Password Number of unread messages NEB 18343609 Click for more Figure 2 LCD screen Get Started 8 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Table 2 LCD screen elements 1 bar The hotspot signal is we
50. tspot web page 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Use Your Hotspot 18 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot 4 Select Wi Fi gt CONNECT CONNECT OPTIONS MAC FILTER Main Wi Fi Guest Wi Fi This is your primary network Devices on this Share your Wi Fi with visitors without exposing network can communicate and share files or them to your devices on main Wi Fi printers WI FI NAME WI FI NAME ATT WIFI 4919 ATT WIFI 4919 Guest WI FI PASSWORD WI FI PASSWORD 54192941 91124831 WPS WPS allows a device that supports this feature to securely connect to your hotspot without the Wi Fi password WPS button pairing Enter WPS PIN 6 Choose the WPS method you want to use e WPS button pairing If the device you want to connect includes a WPS button click the WPS button pairing button and within two minutes 120 seconds press the device s WPS button e Enter WPS PIN If a WPS PIN is associated with the device you want to connect click the Enter WPS PIN button and enter the device s WPS PIN Your hotspot and the wireless device communicate and establish the connection Set the Maximum Number of Connected Devices You can connect up to 10 wireless devices to the hotspot These
51. ttery icon includes a lightning bolt to indicate that the battery is charging ia The Battery icon on the LCD screen indicates when the battery is fully charged mjp and a notification displays Note The LCD screen goes into sleep mode after a set time to extend battery life To wake up the LCD screen press and quickly release the Power button gt To recharge the battery from the USB port on your computer Attach one end of the micro USB cable to the hotspot and plug the other end into the USB port on your computer The Battery icon includes a lightning bolt to indicate that the battery is charging 0 The Battery icon on the LCD screen indicates when the battery is fully charged TI and a notification displays Use Your Hotspot 29 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Establish Security The main and guest Wi Fi network names identify your Wi Fi networks and are visible to other Wi Fi enabled devices gt To change network names and passwords 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Select Wi Fi gt OPTIONS The Wi Fi Options screen displays In the main Wi Fi and guest Wi Fi sections change the Wi Fi name and Wi Fi password fields as desired To change the gu
52. twork connection The IP address might be listed under IPv4 Address or something similar To find the IP address on a Windows 8 device 1 In the Charms bar click the Search icon 2 Select Command Prompt 3 At the command prompt enter ipconfig and press the Enter key 4 Write down the IP address for the entry that relates to the wireless network connection The IP address might be listed under IPv4 Address or something similar To find the IP address on a Mac OS X device 1 From the Apple menu select System Preferences gt Network 2 Select the wireless adapter The IP address is displayed in the right pane To find the IP address on devices running other operating systems Refer to the user documentation for your operating system or computer How do I find a device s MAC address You need to know the MAC address for a device when you are doing the following e Assigning an IP address based on a MAC address when using DHCP e Allowing or denying devices access to your Wi Fi network MAC filtering Tip To display a list of connected devices including the MAC address of each device visit the hotspot web page and log in as an administrator The connected device list appears on the left side of the Home screen Click the device links to display IP and MAC addresses Frequently Asked Questions 59 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot The steps for finding a device s MAC address depend on the operating system If yo
53. ur device runs an operating system not listed here see the appropriate operating system documentation To find the MAC address on a Windows 7 Vista or XP device 1 Open the command prompt window a Select Start gt Run b Enter cmd or command and click the OK button At the command prompt enter ipconfig all and press the Enter key Write down the physical address for the entry that relates to the wireless network connection It appears as a series of numbers and letters This is the MAC address of your wireless adapter To find the MAC address on a Windows 8 device PY YP gt In the Charms bar select the Search icon Select Command Prompt At the command prompt enter ipconfig all and press Enter Write down the physical address for the entry that relates to the wireless network connection It appears as a series of numbers and letters This is the MAC address of your wireless adapter To find the MAC address on a Mac OS X device Ye bY gt From the Apple menu select System Preferences gt Network Select the wireless adapter that is connecting to the routing hardware Select Advanced Select Ethernet The Ethernet ID is displayed This is the same as the MAC address What do I do if the Wi Fi network name doesn t appear in the list of networks If you do not see the hotspot s Wi Fi networks from your Wi Fi enabled device try these suggestions Refresh the list of networks Select Wi
54. vice provider when roaming click the Scan button and select the network from the list that displays The Submit button displays after you change any of the displayed preferences 7 Click the Submit button Your selections are saved View and Delete SMS Messages Your hotspot displays messages from your network service provider on both the LCD and the hotspot web page The number next to the envelope icon indicates you have unread messages gt To view messages on the LCD screen 1 Press the Power button to wake the LCD screen Wi Fi name ATT WIFI 8496 Password ogr B 78343609 Click for more 2 Press the Power button until the Messages screen displays 3 Read each message that displays 4 To move to the next message click the Power button gt To view SMS messages on the hotspot web page 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network 2 Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays 3 Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive 4 Select Messaging A list of messages displays showing the first portion of the text 5 Click a message to read the full text gt To delete a message from the hotspot web page 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Use Your Hotspot 24 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot
55. you can restore it ae Browse Startup Options iv Install driver when connecting to Windows or MAC computers with a USB cable Factory Reset Reset your hotspot to factory settings just like when you took it out of the box the first time Reset Software Update Last checked at Check for update In the Download Backup Settings section click the Save button By default the file export cfg is saved to your Downloads folder gt To restore hotspot settings 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network Enter http attwifimanager or http 192 168 1 1 A login screen displays Enter the password in the Sign In field The default password is attadmin The password is case sensitive Advanced Settings 41 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot 4 Select Settings gt GENERAL gt Software and Reset GENERAL MOBILE BROADBAND ROUTER Download Backup Restore Settings Settings If you saved your settings on a file ttings o p sly ort it here to restore your reviou im nload a copy of your hotspot s settings hotspot with e settings r computer so you can restore it i Browse Startup Options Iv Install driver when connecting to Windows or MAC computers with a USB cable Factory Reset Reset your hotspot to factory settings just like ime when you took it out of the box the first tim Reset Software Update Last checked at

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