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Follow the instructions in each alert to address the conditions that caused it to display.
Extend Battery Life
The hotspot, by default, is configured to optimize battery life. The following factors affect
battery life:
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Standby time
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Data throughput
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Mobile broadband signal strength (the better the signal, the longer the battery life)
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WiFi range
To extend the battery life, use any of the following methods:
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Adjust WiFi settings.
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Adjust display settings.
Adjust WiFi Settings to Optimize Battery Life
If the devices you are connecting to your WiFi network are always close to your hotspot,
shorten the WiFi range. Set the standby timer to a shorter period to reduce the amount of
time that no devices are connected to either WiFi network before the hotspot goes into
standby mode (the WiFi radio turns off).
To adjust WiFi setttings to optimize battery life:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter http://netgear.aircard or http://192.168.1.1.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the password in the Sign In field.
AirCard 785 Mobile Hotspot
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