Gsm, 3G, And Lte Networks; Mobile Broadband Information And Settings - NETGEAR Zing Mobile Hotspot User Manual

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Modem: The modem connects your device to the Internet via the best available network
(customizable):
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LTE – Newer technology, faster speeds compared with 3G and GSM
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3G – CDMA technology, more widely available compared with LTE
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GSM – GPRS/EDGE/HSPA/HSPA+, available for international roaming
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Routing hardware: The routing hardware handles traffic between the modem, the Wi-Fi
access point, and the Wi-Fi network.

GSM, 3G, and LTE Networks

These wireless networks connect you to the Internet.
Depending on your coverage area, you may have:
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Only LTE coverage
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Only 3G coverage
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Only GSM coverage (GSM coverage is always roaming)
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A combination of these networks
Your device automatically connects to the fastest network that is available to you. If you have
both 3G and LTE coverage and your connection happens to get disrupted, your device can
automatically switch to the other network. (For more information, see
Information and Settings.)

Mobile Broadband Information and Settings

The network icon indicates the active network service type.
Icon Description
LTE service is available.
3G service is available.
GSM (EDGE/GPRS/HSPA/HSPA+) service is available.
No icon You have no service. Try the suggestions in
Broadband
Your device is designed to always connect to an available network if possible. If your device is
not connected (dropped signal, roaming not supported, etc.) an alert is displayed. The
connection status can also be seen on your device's
Network > Status Details
Device Basics
Network.
Tab.
Cannot Connect to the Mobile
Status Screen, and on the web page's
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Mobile Broadband