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Sierra Wireless  W801 Quick Start Manual

Sierra Wireless W801 Quick Start Manual

4g/3g mobile hotspot
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Personal
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SIERRA WIRELESS® W801
4G/3G MOBILE HOTSPOT

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  • Page 1 MOBILE INTERNET QUICK START GUIDE Personal Mobile Hotspot SIERRA WIRELESS® W801 4G/3G MOBILE HOTSPOT...
  • Page 2 Welcome to Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet With Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet and the Sierra Wireless W801, it’s easy to enjoy a super‑fast Mobile Internet connection with almost any Wi‑Fi compatible device. Simply follow the instructions to set up and activate your personal mobile...
  • Page 3: System Requirements

    Requirements Check your computer’s system requirements to ensure compatibility with the W801: System Requirements Mac® OS 10.4.x or higher Windows® XP, Windows® Vista,® or Windows® 7 USB 2.0 slot (for USB cable connections only) Browser Requirements For device activation and Home Page access: IE®...
  • Page 4 Sierra Wireless W801 Device Features LCD Display Mute Switch USB Port Power Storage Slot...
  • Page 5 C D E TWC4GMobile-xxx PASSWORD 1.45MB / 00:30:45 LCD Display Screen Features Signal Strength Battery Status 4G/3G Status Wi-Fi network name (SSID) Roaming Indicator Wi-Fi network Password Alerts Amount of Data Transferred; connection duration and Message Area Number of Connected Users...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Charge the battery for at least 3 hours, or until the Battery Status indicator is full. 2. Ensure you are in a Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet service area. 3. Check to see if that your computer’s Wi-Fi is turned on.
  • Page 7 6. The LCD Screen will then prompt you to open a web page or browser window to continue with set up. You will be automatically directed to the Time Warner Cable Terms of Service. You must review and accept these terms the first time you use the device.
  • Page 8 After accepting the Terms of Service, you will have the option to connect to the Internet or go to the Home Page to customize your settings. You are now ready to enjoy Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet on the go, and share your connection with other Wi-Fi compatible devices!
  • Page 9 Share your W801 Wi-Fi Connection You can share your connection with up to 5 other Wi-Fi compatible devices. Have them connect to the TWC4GMobile-xxx Wi-Fi network using the password found on your device. It’s that easy! TWC4GMobile-xxx PASSWORD 1.45MB / 00:30:45 Wi-Fi Network Name Wi-Fi Network Password...
  • Page 10 Manage your Sierra Wireless W801 Change your network settings or your password Use the Sierra Wireless W801 Home Page to view the status of the device and your Wi-Fi connection, change your device settings and password, receive software updates, and more.
  • Page 11 For additional information on the W801 Home Page and its features, consult the online User Guide found on the Home Page. Click the Help button and select User Guide.
  • Page 12 How to Connect to the W801 Wi-Fi Network For Windows® Vista,® Windows® XP, Windows® 2000: 1. From your desktop, click START>SETTINGS>NETWORK CONNECTIONS. 2. Right-click WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION to view the available wireless networks. 3. Select the TWC4GMobile-xxx network and click CONNECT. 4.
  • Page 13 3. Enter your password (may be referred to as a network key) to complete the connection. Support For detailed information about your Sierra Wireless W801 and its features, consult the online User Guide found on the W801 Home Page. Click the Help button and select User Guide.
  • Page 14: Warranty

    Warranty This Sierra Wireless W801 Mobile Hotspot is covered by a limited 12-month manufacturer’s warranty. A copy of the warranty is provided with your original paperwork. Failure to comply with all warranty service procedures and instructions may result in additional charges.
  • Page 15 Warning (EMI) — United States FCC Information — This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device peripheral, pursuant to Parts 15 and 27 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 16 Wireless Machine is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless. Other registered trademarks that appear on this package are the property of the respective owners. Doc. 2131321 © 2011 Time Warner Cable Inc. All rights reserved. Time Warner Cable and the eye/ear logo are trademarks of Time Warner Inc. Used under license.