Cannot Connect To Wi-Fi - Sierra Wireless Overdrive Pro User Manual

3g/4g mobile hotspot
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Update Failed
If this message appears on the device LCD or in the 3G Network Update Available or Software
Update Available alert windows (after you've attempted the update):
1.
Make sure your device is connected to the AC charger or computer through the micro-USB
cable.
Note:
If you'll be using USB for data transfer (and not just for charging the device), you must install the
device driver. (See "Making a Tethered Connection" on page 29.)
2.
Retry the update.
3.
If the "Update failed" message is still displayed, contact Sprint.

Cannot Connect to Wi-Fi

If your computer cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network of the Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot,
make sure that:
The maximum number of Wi-Fi users has not been reached. (To determine the number of
connected Wi-Fi users and set the maximum, see "Wi-Fi Users Information and Settings" on
page 47.)
You're connecting to the correct Wi-Fi network (SSID), and you're using the correct Wi-Fi
password. If the Wi-Fi Password Reminder feature is enabled (page 90), you can use it to
display the SSID and Wi-Fi password on the device LCD.
Nobody has changed the name or password of the Wi-Fi network. If the Wi-Fi Password
Reminder feature is enabled (page 90), you can use it to display the SSID and Wi-Fi password
on the device LCD.
Nobody is connected through the micro-USB cable when
(for
Advanced settings > Wi-Fi > Network > Disable Wi-Fi
● Always
is not selected (for
Your computer supports the type of Wi-Fi security that the network is set to use.
Note:
All the devices used with the Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot must support the selected security
type.
Your computer supports Wi-Fi 802. 1 1g (if
, to
Security
802.11g only
Your computer has not been blocked through MAC filtering. (See "Specifying Computers That
Are Not Allowed to Access the Network" on page 92.)
Tip:
If some settings are preventing you from connecting to Wi-Fi, connect to the device through the
micro-USB cable, and then change the settings. (See "Requirements for a USB Tethered Connection"
on page 28 and "Making a Tethered Connection" on page 29.)
Advanced settings > Wi-Fi > Network > Disable Wi-Fi
Basic Rate
).
When connected to USB
).
is set, in
Advanced settings > Wi-Fi >
Resources
is selected
).
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