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Summary of Contents for Sprint R850

  • Page 1 Get Started...
  • Page 2 Welcome! Thank you for choosing Sprint. This booklet helps you get started with Sprint and your new R850 Mobile Hotspot. ReadyNow – For more help in getting up and running with your new device, take advantage of exclusive Ready Now resources at sprint.com/readynow.
  • Page 3 Your R850 Mobile Hotspot micro-USB charging port Power/Wake device/ LCD screen Navigation button What’s in the Box Battery Get Started Guide (This guide) Battery micro-USB Cover charger...
  • Page 4 Store, it is probably activated and ready to use. If you received your Hotspot in the mail, and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, your Hotspot is designed to activate automatically when you first turn it on.
  • Page 5: Set Up Your Hotspot

    2. Plug the charging adapter into a standard AC power outlet. Get Ready 1. Make sure you are in an area covered by the Sprint network (not roaming). 2. Make sure the device you are trying to connect to your Hotspot has its Wi-Fi® (wireless network connection) mode turned on.
  • Page 6 Hotspot LCD Screen Power Up the Hotspot To turn your Hotspot on or off, press and hold the Power Button on the front of the device for at least two seconds. Main Screens Your Hotspot has a series of screens that let you view device information and system alerts.
  • Page 7 Connect to Your Hotspot Connect a Device to Your Hotspot via Wi-Fi 1. Turn on your Hotspot and your Wi-Fi-enabled device. 2. Open the Wi-Fi application or controls on the computer or Wi-Fi-enabled device that you want to connect to your Hotspot. 3.
  • Page 8: Hotspot Manager

    Hotspot Manager Access, monitor, and customize your device settings using the Hotspot Manager. Log In to the Hotspot Manager 1. Open a browser on a computer connected to your Hotspot. 2. Navigate to http://myhotspot or http://192.168.128.1. 3. Click Log in. 4.
  • Page 9: Connected Devices

    Connected Devices View devices that are connected to your Hotspot’s Main or Guest Wi-Fi networks and configure access permissions. Set Permissions 1. Log in to the Hotspot Manager. 2. Click the Connected Devices tab. 3. Click Access Permissions from the left menu to restrict user access.
  • Page 10: Hotspot Settings

    Hotspot Settings Configure your Hotspot’s Wi-Fi, Mobile Network, Device, and Advanced Router settings. Configure Device Settings 1. Log in to the Hotspot Manager. 2. Click the Settings tab. 3. Click Device and use the drop down menu to configure the following: •...
  • Page 11: Network Settings

    Network Settings Adjust your Hotspot’s Mobile Settings, APN, SIM, and Advanced device settings. Configure Network Settings 1. Log in to the Hotspot Manager. 2. Click the Settings tab. 3. Click Mobile Network and use the drop down menu to configure the following: •...
  • Page 12: Guest Networks

    Guest Networks Create a separate Guest Wi-Fi network that you can share with temporary users. Set Up a Guest Network 1. Log in to the Hotspot Manager. 2. Click the Settings tab. 3. Using the drop down menu, select Wi-Fi > Basic. 4.
  • Page 13: Reset Your Hotspot

    Reset Your Hotspot You may want or need to clear your account information, reset user settings, or reset your device to its factory default settings. Reset Wi-Fi Settings Only 1. Log in to the Hotspot Manager. 2. Click the Settings tab. 3.
  • Page 14: Manage Your Account

    Online: sprint.com/mysprint • Make a payment, see your bills, enroll in online billing. • Check data usage and account balance. • See or modify the details of your Sprint service plan. • Get detailed instructions and download content. Customer Service •...
  • Page 15: Additional Support

    • Log in to the Hotspot Manager and click the Support tab from the home page. It’s All Connected Sprint is committed to your world, and we work hard to make sure it’s taken care of. Your guides and packaging are 100% recyclable, printed with vegetable inks, and are made with a minimum of 85% recycled paper.
  • Page 16 Terms of use and other policies usually are available on the application provider’s website. ©2016 Sprint. Sprint and the Sprint logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are property of their respective owners. Screen images simulated. Appearance of device may vary.

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