Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot User Manual page 90

From this window, you can view or adjust these settings, or perform the following actions:
● Disable Wi-Fi — This setting specifies when to turn off the Wi-Fi of the device.
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Never — Select this value if you want to make sure the device is always
broadcasting Wi-Fi signals.
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Always — Select this value if you always want to use the device in tethered mode
and you want to make sure the device is never broadcasting any Wi-Fi signals. With
this option, WPS won't be available. (See
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When connected to USB — Only a computer connected through the micro-USB
cable to the device will be able to use it. With this option, WPS won't be available.
(See Connecting Through
● SSID — This is the Wi-Fi network name; it identifies your Wi-Fi network and is visible to
other Wi-Fi-enabled devices. (See
● Hostname — This is, in essence, a name you're giving the device. (See
(Device Name)
● Link SSID and Hostname — See
● SSID Broadcast — If broadcast is enabled, the wireless network is displayed in the list
of Wi-Fi networks available in the local area. For increased security, set this field to
Disable. You will need to give the SSID to the people who will be accessing your
network; WPS won't be available.
● Max Number of Users — You can limit the number of Wi-Fi users (maximum of eight)
that can connect to the device. A smaller number improves performance and security.
● Battery or USB Powered (power settings)
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Short Range — This setting improves battery life, at the cost of a shorter Wi-Fi
range.
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Long Range — This setting allows you to use your wireless devices farther from
your Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot, at the cost of shorter battery life and the
increased possibility of interference with/from other nearby Wi-Fi devices.
● AC Powered (power settings)
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Short Range — Choose this setting if you have a designated wireless area and you
need to minimize the effect of your network on other networks in the vicinity.
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Long Range — This setting allows you to use your wireless devices farther from
your Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot but increases the possibility of
interference with or from nearby wireless networks.
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