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NETGEAR AirCard Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Mobile Hotspot Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 2: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to Know Your Device Navigation key Power key WPS button LCD screen External antenna connector micro USB port External antenna connector Also in the box: • Lithium ion battery • Wall charger • USB cable Buttons & keys Turn on/off the hotspot Press and hold the Power key for 2 seconds.
  • Page 3 Your Device LCD Screen Network AirCard-xxxx Wi-Fi Passphrase: 12345678 To configure your hotspot go to http://aircard.hotspot Mobile signal strength Battery status Mobile connection type Mobile operator name Roaming Wi-Fi SSID (Wireless network name) Messages View at http://aircard.hotspot Configuration homepage Wi-Fi on or off...

  • Page 4: Step 1: Set Up Device

    Do not force it.) Gold contacts Battery 3. Replace the back cover. Your AirCard 4G Mobile Hotspot comes with the battery partially charged. When you need to recharge the battery, use the USB cable to attach the hotspot to: •...
  • Page 5 SSID: AirCard-xxxx Wi-Fi Passphrase: 12345678 To configure your hotspot go to http://aircard.hotspot Note: The LCD screen goes into sleep mode to save power. To wake up the LCD screen, press and release the Power key. 3. On your computer or mobile device, open your Wi-Fi/network connection manager.
  • Page 6 12. Congratulations! You have now completed the setup of your AirCard 4G Hotspot. For further setup information, please see the following pages. NETGEAR AirCard app for your mobile phone or tablet Download the complimentary mobile app from www.netgear.com/AirCardApps.

  • Page 7: Security Credentials

    • Your default Admin Password is webadmin. • Use this password to log in to the AirCard Homepage and make changes such as changing your security settings. The default Wi-Fi Passphrase and Admin Password are printed on the label under the battery.
  • Page 8 4G Mobile Hotspot Configuration Homepage To access your 4G mobile hotspot homepage, connect to your device, and in your browser, enter http://aircard.hotspot. Log in with your Admin Password (webadmin) to modify settings. Note: Alternatively, you can enter the device IP address http://192.168.1.1...
  • Page 9 Cycle restarts: 2012/07/01 Days left: 12 days * approximate On the Homepage: 1. Go to http://aircard.hotspot. 2. Click the Session Data icon. 3. Optionally, set the billing cycle to match your data plan’s billing date. * Not accurate for billing purposes.

  • Page 10: Connect Devices

    Wi-Fi device (smartphones, tablets, media players, cameras, etc.). 2. Select the 4G mobile hotspot Wi-Fi network displayed on the LCD screen (for example, AirCard-1234). 3. Enter the Wi-Fi Passphrase displayed on the LCD screen and launch your browser. Connect WPS Devices WPS enables you to connect WPS-enabled devices to a Wi-Fi network without the use of a keyboard.
  • Page 11 Reconnect to the Mobile Broadband Network By default, the 4G mobile hotspot automatically connects to the mobile broadband network. (When you are connected to the mobile broadband network, the technology icon on the LCD screen has a white background.) If you need to reconnect to the mobile broadband network manually, do one of the following: •...
  • Page 12 If you cannot connect to the mobile broadband network, you may need to update or create a new profile using the connection settings provided by your service provider: 1. Go to the AirCard Homepage (http://aircard.hotspot). 2. Log in as Administrator. 3. Go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Setup.

  • Page 13: Frequently Asked Questions

    1. Connect your computer to the mobile Wi-Fi network using the credentials printed on the label under the battery. 2. Go to the homepage (http://aircard.hotspot). 3. Enter your Admin Password in the Admin Login field and click login. (Default Admin Password is webadmin.)

  • Page 14: More Information

    On the Internet — Additional support is available online at support.netgear.com Caution: The NETGEAR 4G Mobile Hotspot must be 1 cm or more from users during operation. If an external antenna is used, the antenna must be maintained at least 20 cm from users during operation.
  • Page 15 NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources. You can get the user manual online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the product’s user interface.
  • Page 16 NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and AirCard are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective holder(s). Information is subject to change without notice.

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