Frequently Asked Questions; How Can I Tell I'm Connected To 3G/4G; How Do I Connect To Wi-Fi - Sierra Wireless AirCard W801 User Manual

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Section 5B

Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I Tell I'm Connected to 3G/4G? (page 126)
How do I Connect to Wi-Fi? (page 126)
Is Roaming on 4G Supported? (page 127)
What Do I Do if I Forgot the Wi-Fi Password? (page 127)
What Do I Do if I Forgot the Administrator Password? (page 127)
If the Connection is "Always On," am I Always Being Billed? (page 127)
Questions About GPS and Sprint Location Services (page 127)
How do I Access My Corporate Network Through a VPN? (page 128)
Are Terminal Sessions Supported? (page 128)

How Can I Tell I'm Connected to 3G/4G?

When you're connected:
The 3G or 4G icon (on the left side of the home page) is solid. For example,
The bottom area of the device LCD, the Virtual Device, and the Mini Window show the data transfer
icon
and data transfer information (amount of data; connection duration).

How do I Connect to Wi-Fi?

You may have to manually connect to Wi-Fi after certain events — for example, as part of the initial
Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot setup, or after a software update.
Tip:
The Wi-Fi network name is displayed on the device LCD.
To connect to Wi-Fi:
1.
Do one of the following, depending on your operating system.
Windows
Windows 7: Right-click the
Windows Vista: Select
Connect to a network
Windows XP: Select
available wireless networks
Mac
Click the AirPort icon
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icon in the system tray.
Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center >
.
Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connections > View
.
(in the upper right corner of your screen).
.

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