TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Overview Package Contents ..........................System Requirements......................... Mobile Hotspots Internet Connection....................Wi-Fi 6..............................About your Mobile Hotspot......................Status Indicators..........................Power Management Charging Your Mobile Hotspot..................... Replacing the Battery........................Replacing the 5G LTE SIM Card....................Turning your Mobile Hotspot On and O Setting Up Wi-Fi Connection......................13 Using your Mobile Hotspots The Home Screen..........................14...
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Managing your Mobile Hotspot using the Website UI Logging Into the Device Management Website................ User Login............................User Logout........................... The Mobile Hotspot Website UI Home Screen................. Connected Devices........................Messages............................Web UI Settings Device Info............................ Wi-Fi Setting..........................MAC Filter............................. DHCP............................. Manual DNS ..........................Firewall............................
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Wireless Communications Safety Hazards..........................Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)...................... Battery Use............................ Cleaning and Maintenance......................Disposal of Product and Batteries....................Caring for your Mobile Hotspot....................
Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the Orbic Speed5G Hotspot. With the Mobile Hotspot you can access 5G networks for faster apps, uploads and downloads. Connect up to 30 Wi-Fi enabled devices to the Internet at once - laptops, tablets, e-readers, gaming consoles and more* and experience download speeds up to 10 times faster than 4G speeds.
5G Mobile Broadband with LTE* • Download: Typical download speeds up to 6.4Gbps. • Upload: Typical upload speeds up to 3.5Gbps. *Actual speeds depend on network coverage and network load. Fi 6 • Fast Wi-Fi Speeds – Concurrent dual-band Wi-Fi delivers smooth streaming with 2.4GHz speeds up to 574Mbps and 5GHz speeds up to 1201Mbps.
About your Mobile Hotspot 1. Menu Key 7. Power button 2. Signal strength icon 8. USB Type-C port 3. Network mode icon 9. Battery cover 4. Wi-Fi signal icon 10. Cut out to remove back cover 5. Unread message icon 11.
Status Indicators DISPLAY ICON DESCRIPTION Black Screen The Mobile Hotspot is powered off or in sleep mode. Tap the power button to wake up device if in sleep mode. Network Signal Network Signal Strength Indicator. Strength More bars indicate more signal Activity Indicator Data is being transferred between the mobile network and your Mobile...
Power Management Charging Your Mobile Hotspot IMPORTANT! Before you use your Mobile Hotspot, be sure to charge the battery for at least three hours to ensure a full initial charge. When fully charged, the battery has up to 5 hours in 5G and 7 hours in 4G. To charge the battery: Connect the USB end of the charger into the charging port of the Mobile Hotspot.
Replacing the Battery To remove and replace the battery: Lift and remove the battery cover. Set the cover aside. Insert your finger in the divot and lift the battery out of the battery compartment. Align the gold contacts on the new battery with the gold contacts on the Mobile Hotspot and gently slide the battery into place.
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Remove the back cover by setting it on the Mobile Hotspot where the notches align, then press on the cover until it clicks into place and is flat across the entire bottom *Note - Please check the battery use and care information on page no ? Put the battery use information at the end of the document and mention page no on the Note above...
Replacing the 5G LTE SIM Card Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is a small rectangular plastic card that stores your phone number and important information about your wireless service. Your Mobile Hotspot comes with the SIM card already installed. Remove cover using the cut out on the back cover.
Turning your Mobile Hotspot On and •To turn your Mobile Hotspot on, press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds •To turn it off, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds •To wake the Mobile Hotspot display, press and release the Power button. Setting Up Wi-Fi Connection Press and hold the “power”...
Using your Mobile Hotspots From the Mobile Hotspot, you can check your Mobile Hotspot’s status, view your current data usage, see Wi-Fi and Connected Devices details, and more. The Home Screen The Home Screen lets you see what your Mobile Hotspot is doing at a glance: Number of Wi-Fi devices connected to your Mobile Network Mode...
Using Your Mobile Hotspots (cont’d) If you have a PIN lock on your SIM You can go Menu >Unlock SIM screen to unlock And enter your password to unlock it. SIM Locked Screen Unlock SIM Screen Managing your Mobile Hotspot You can manage your settings directly on the Mobile Hotspot’s screen, or by using the website.
Software Update Allows you to view the current software version and to check available updates. To check for a software update: Menu > Software Updates to display the current software. Click Check for Update menu to check for software updates. If an update is available, follow the prompts on your device.
Wi-Fi Hotspot USB Options You can tether a device by using the USB-data cable. •To view USB Option. •Press OK to select this option and return home page...
Managing your Mobile Hotspot using the Website UI Logging Into the Device Management Website Make sure your device is connected to the Orbic Speed via Wi-Fi. Open the browser, and enter http://192.168.1.1 or http://my.mobilehotspot in the address bar. Enter password and click “Log In”.
User Logout Click the logout in the upper right corner, and a prompt box will pop up. Click OK to successfully exit the system and return to the login interface. You need to enter the password again to enter the system. The Mobile Hotspot Website UI Home Screen The Home page allows you to quickly access commonly used links and all available menu options for your Mobile Hotspot.
Wi-Fi Status Information From this screen you can view settings of the Wi-Fi network for both the 2.4 and 5 GHz channels. Connected Devices From this screen you can view all connected devices both tethered and by Wi-Fi to the Mobile Hotspot.
Messages Displays all mobile originated SMS messages sent to the device MDN. Web UI Settings Device Info Configuration > About > Device info When you open the settings tab, the default is to display the basic device information.
Wi-Fi Setting Configuration > Wi-Fi > Setting This screen provides you to change settings that apply to the Wi-Fi network like hide the password displayed on the device, or stopping the broadcast of the SSID. Settings are applied individually to both bands, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Remember to click “Save Changes”...
MAC Filter Configuration > Advanced Settings> MAC Filter This screen lets you select the ability to enable Whitelist or Blacklist devices to add. Remember to click “Save Changes” for the settings to take effect. DHCP Configuration> Advanced Settings > LAN This screen provides the ability to enable DHCP specific settings to apply to your device.
Manual DNS Configuration > Advanced Settings > Manual DNS This screen lets you view and modify your DNS address and apply Filtering. Remember to click “Save Changes” for the settings to take effect. Firewall Configuration > Advanced Settings > Firewall This screen lets you control key firewall settings.
IP Filter Configuration > Advanced Settings > IP Filter This screen allows you to define IP addresses to be filtered. IP filtering must be enabled from the Firewall settings first in order to apply this feature to Blacklist or Whitelist devices.
Port Forwarding Configuration > Advanced Settings > Port Forwarding This screen allows management and customization of the IP address to send and receive from the LAN and internet sides of your connections. Remember to click “Save Changes” for the settings to take effect. DMZ Settings Configuration >...
Configuration > Advanced Settings > SIM This screen allows you to manage the SIM PIN feature. Remember to click “Save Changes” for the settings to take effect. Data Usage Configuration > Data Usage This screen allows you to view your data use information. If you are on an unlimited plan, unlimited will be displayed.
Admin Settings Configuration > Settings > Admin Settings This screen allows you to change your username and password. Remember to click “Save Changes” for the settings to take effect.
Device Settings Configuration > Settings >Device Settings This screen allows you to disable the ability of the mobile hotspot to support tethered devices to it. Remember to click “Save Changes” for the settings to take effect.
Software Updates Configuration > Settings > Software Updates This screen allows you to check for software and hardware version as well as to get the latest software updates if one is available. Restore and Restart Configuration > Settings >Restore and Restart This screen allows you to remotely reboot the mobile hotspot and perform a reset that will restore the original factory settings to the device.
Common Problems and Solutions The following are some common problems and solutions. My Mobile Hotspot just powered off without my pressing the power button. Why? This may occur under any of the following circumstances. •Pressing the Master Reset button on the device or performing a reset from the Web UI. •Mobile Hotspot automatically restarting after a new software was updated •Switching various profile settings in the Web UI.
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You can also reset the device back to the factory settings through the Web UI To reset the access point and router settings, follow these steps. Connect your PC or other device to the Mobile Hotspot and bring up the Web UI (http://my.mobilehotspot.com or http://192.168.1.1).
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I forgot my Wi-Fi Password. You can go WiFi > Wi-Fi Name/Password watch the Password. You can also view the password from the WEB UI by selecting Configuration The password is listed (you may have to click on the eye lid icon to view it). Also displayed here are your Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and other useful Wi-Fi settings.
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How do I disconnect from the network? From the WEB UI: You can turn mobile data off from the WEB UI by selecting Configuration > Advanced Settings > Network > Network Selection then turn it off. How can I find out how many users are connected to my Mobile Hotspot? From the Device: •...
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How do I check the firmware version installed on my Mobile Hotspot? From the Device: • Press Menu button, then choose Software Update menu and the version is displayed. From the WEB UI Website: • From the home screen select Configuration > Settings > Software updates. The current software and hardware version are displayed.
ORBIC® or its partners will not be held responsible for damages of any kind resulting from the delays or errors in data transmitted or received with the Mobile Hotspot device, or failure of the Speed5G Hotspot device to transmit or receive such data.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. Potential locations can include gas stations, below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off our Near Medical and Life Support Equipment Do not operate your device in any area were medical equipment, life support...
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FCC SAR Warning This model mobile hotspot meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This mobile hotspot is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commissioner of the U.S.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE 2: Orbic or the manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to the Product. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is then passed down through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and finally to the RF chip.
Caring for your Mobile Hotspot Like any electronic device, the Mobile Hotspot must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation. Orbic ® recommends the following guidelines: •Protect the Mobile Hotspot from liquids, dust, and excessive temperatures. •Do not apply adhesive labels to the Mobile Hotspot; they might cause the Mobile Hotspot to potentially overheat and they might alter the performance of the antenna.
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