Wi-Fi Tab - Sierra Wireless Overdrive Pro User Manual

Wi-Fi Tab

Network Panel
1.
Log in to the home page.
2.
Click
Advanced settings
3.
Click Wi-Fi > Network
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.
— Select this value if you always want to use the device in tethered mode and you want
Always
to make sure the device is never broadcasting any Wi-Fi signals.
When connected to USB
device will be able to use it.
● SSID
— This is the Wi-Fi network name; it identifies your Wi-Fi network and is visible to other Wi-Fi-
enabled devices. (See "SSID (Wi-Fi Network Name)" on page 87.)
● Hostname
— This is, in essence, a name you're giving the device. (See "Host Name (Device Name)"
on page 93 and "Displaying the Home Page of the Device" on page 33.)
● Link SSID and Hostname
● 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
give the SSID to the people who will be accessing your network.
● Max Number of Users
connect to the device. A smaller number improves performance and security.
● Battery or USB Powered
Short Wi-Fi Range
Long Wi-Fi Range
Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot, at the cost of shorter battery life and the increased
possibility of interference with/from other nearby WiFi devices.
● AC Powered
(power settings)
Short Wi-Fi Range
to minimize the effect of your network on other networks in the vicinity.
Long Wi-Fi Range
Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot but increases the possibility of interference with or from
nearby wireless networks.
● Wi-Fi Channel
— This is the active channel of the Wi-Fi access point. If your network is having
performance issues (possibly caused by other Wi-Fi networks in the vicinity using the same
channel), try a different Wi-Fi channel.
● RTS Threshold
— This setting specifies the smallest packet size, in bytes, for which RTS/CTS
(Request to Send/Clear to Send) handshaking is used. The recommended value is 2347. Change
this value only if you're experiencing inconsistent data flow. Make only minor changes to this value.
84 Settings
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— Only a computer connected through the micro-USB cable to the
— See "Linking the SSID and the Host Name" on page 88.
— You can limit the number of Wi-Fi users (maximum of eight) that can
(power settings)
— This setting improves battery life, at the cost of a shorter Wi-Fi range.
— This setting allows you to use your wireless devices farther from your
— Choose this setting if you have a designated wireless area and you need
— This setting allows you to use your wireless devices farther from your
. You will need to
Disable