Tips; Extending Battery Life; Mobile Hotspot Location; Improving Signal Strength - NETGEAR Zing Mobile Hotspot User Manual

Tips

This section provides information on getting the most out of your device and your network
connection.

Extending Battery Life

There are several ways you can extend the battery life.
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When you're not using your device, turn it off.
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Connect your device through the micro-USB cable to your computer, and disable Wi-Fi.
(See Disable Wi-Fi When Tethering Device (Connected Through
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Adjust the LCD — do one or more of the following:
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Decrease the brightness of the LCD. (See
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Set the LCD to turn off sooner. (See
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Turn the LED off. (See
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Use a shorter Wi-Fi inactivity timeout period. (See
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Limit the number of Wi-Fi devices. (See
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If you have only one network coverage type available (LTE, 3G, or GSM), set the
allowed network mode to that coverage type only. (See
Mode).
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If GPS is enabled and you're using your device from the same location, set GPS Mode
to "One-time." (See

Mobile Hotspot Location

Follow these guidelines in placing your device.
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Avoid moisture or extreme temperatures.
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For improved reception, place your device near a closed window.
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Place your device within easy reach of a reliable power supply and the computer to
which it will be connected.

Improving Signal Strength

There are several ways you can improve the signal strength.
Tips
Turning the LED On or
Setting the Maximum Number of Wi-Fi
Setting the GPS Mode.)
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Setting the LCD
Setting the LCD Timeout.)
Off.)
Setting the Sleep (Inactivity)
Setting the Allowed Network
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Brightness.)
Timer.)
Devices.)