Configuring The Wi-Fi Network; Ssid (Wi-Fi Network Name) - Sierra Wireless Overdrive Pro User Manual

3g/4g mobile hotspot
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Section 5G

Configuring the Wi-Fi Network

SSID (Wi-Fi Network Name) (page 87)
Wi-Fi Security (page 89)
Host Name (Device Name) (page 93)
Setting the Maximum Number of Wi-Fi Users (page 93)
Wi-Fi Channel (page 94)
Disabling Wi-Fi When Connected Through USB (page 94)
You can configure basic settings of the Wi-Fi network through the setup pages. To display the
setup pages:
1.
Make sure you're logged in to the home page.
2.
Click
(
Admin Setup
For more information, see "Changing the Password and Settings" on page 21.
You can configure basic and advanced settings of the Wi-Fi network through the
window. To display the
Settings
1.
Log in to the home page.
2.
Click
Advanced settings
3.
Click
Wi-Fi > Network
For more information, see "Network Panel" on page 84.
See also:
"Disabling Wi-Fi When Connected Through USB" on page 94.
"Battery and USB Power Settings" on page 70.
"AC Power Settings" on page 70.

SSID (Wi-Fi Network Name)

The SSID identifies your Wi-Fi network and is visible to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices. It appears on
your device's LCD screen; if more than one Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot is available, you
can use this name to tell the devices apart.
You can display the home page by typing the SSID in your Web browser (if
Hostname
is selected. (See "Linking the SSID and the Host Name" on page 88.)
You should make the SSID unique and change it on a regular basis for optimal security.
To change the SSID:
1.
Log in to the home page.
2.
Click
Advanced settings > Wi-Fi > Network
).
window:
Advanced Settings
(
).
.
.
Advanced
Link SSID and
Settings
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