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Notice totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in...
1: Get Started This chapter provides an overview of the AirCard 770S Mobile Hotspot features, and instructions on how to set up your mobile hotspot and connect to the Internet. Know Your Device Your mobile hotspot enables you to create a Wi-Fi access point anywhere there is cellular network coverage.
Sierra Wireless Mobile Hotspot User Guide Power Button Desired result Action Turn mobile hotspot on Press and hold the power button for two seconds. Turn mobile hotspot off Press and hold the power button for two seconds. Wake up LCD screen Press and quickly release the power button.
Get Started LCD screen elements Icons on the LCD screen’s top row indicate the status of the mobile hotspot, and several screen elements can be tapped to configure Wi-Fi and device settings, view data usage details, and view system alerts and carrier messages. Note: The layout of your LCD screen resembles the following image.
Sierra Wireless Mobile Hotspot User Guide Element Indicates Battery status Indicates the charge status of the battery. Green bar — 26–100% Yellow bar — 11–25% Red bar — 5–10% Flashing red bar — < 5% Battery charging Alerts Number of system alerts waiting to be read. Tap the alert bar to view the messages.
Get Started Set Up and Connect to the Internet Insert the SIM Card Depending on your service provider, the SIM card may already be inserted. If you need to insert (or replace) the SIM card: 1. Open the SIM card cover. 2.
Sierra Wireless Mobile Hotspot User Guide Install the Battery 1. Insert the battery as shown in the illustration. Ensure that the gold contacts on the battery are lined up with the gold contacts on the device. Battery Gold contacts 2. Replace the back cover.
Get Started 3. Launch your browser to surf the Internet. Optional: To personalize your mobile hotspot go to http://192.168.1.1. Note: To make changes to the mobile hotspot settings on the homepage, you must first log swiadmin in as Administrator. Type in the Admin Password field.
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2: Use Your Mobile Hotspot This chapter provides information on how to use your mobile hotspot. Note: To change settings you need to be logged in as Administrator. See Up and Connect to the Internet on page 11. Add a Wireless Device to your Wi-Fi Network You can connect up to ten wireless devices such as smart phones, laptops, tablets, digital cameras, printers, gaming consoles, and...
Sierra Wireless Mobile Hotspot User Guide View SMS Messages and Alerts Your mobile hotspot can receive SMS messages from your service provider and displays alerts to advise you of the device status. The Messages icon on the device LCD indicates that you have network messages, and the Alerts bar indicates that you have system alerts.
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Use Your Mobile Hotspot The battery icon on the LCD screen indicates when the battery is fully charged. ( Note: The LCD 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. To recharge the battery from the USB port on your computer: 1.
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3: Frequently Asked Questions This chapter provides answers to questions you may have about your mobile hotspot. (Also see Troubleshooting on page 21.) How do I turn the mobile hotspot off? Press and hold the power button for a few seconds. How do I find out how many users are connected to my mobile hotspot network?
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4: Troubleshooting This chapter provides suggestions for troubleshooting problems that may arise when using your mobile hotspot. Reset the Mobile Hotspot You can reset the Mobile hotspot to the factory setting on the device. This is useful if you have lost your Wi-Fi Passphrase. To reset the mobile hotspot on the device: 1.
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(32° F to 95° F) Storage temperature -10° C to +60° C, 96 hours (14° F to 140° F) Supported RF bands Table 5-1: AirCard 770S supported RF bands Technology Bands Band 2 (1900 MHz) Band 4 (AWS) (1700 / 2100 MHz)
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(that is, have errors), or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the AirCard 770S Mobile Hotspot are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the AirCard 770S Mobile Hotspot should...
Regulatory Information for North America Caution: The AirCard 770S Mobile Hotspot must be 1 cm or more from users during operation, to satisfy FCC / IC RF exposure requirements. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
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Regulatory and Safety Information Where appropriate, the use of the equipment is subject to the following condi- tions: (EMI) Note: – United States FCC Information – This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an appropriate installation.
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