NETGEAR Mobile Hotspot AirCard manual

NETGEAR Mobile Hotspot AirCard

Meet Your Hotspot

Before you connect your mobile hotspot, familarize yourself with its LCD screen, icons, buttons, and connectors.

Buttons and Connectors

Primary antenna connector

LCD Screen

You can use the touch screen icons and other screen elements to view the mobile hotspot’s status, configure WiFi band settings, view data usage details, and view system alerts.

You can also view alerts and notifications by swiping downward from the ALERTS icon at the top of the screen. Scroll across to view multiple alerts.

WiFi Name and WiFi Password

You can change the WiFi name (SSID) and WiFi password (security key) to your own preferences by tapping the WiFi icon on your mobile hotspot’s screen or through the mobile hotspot web page.

Quick Reference Section

Default WiFi name (SSID) Displayed on the front screen of your mobile hotspot when it is powered on, and under the battery.
Default WiFi password (security key) Case-sensitive and displayed on the front screen of your mobile hotspot when it is powered on, and under the battery.
Mobile hotspot web page http://netgear.aircard
Mobile hotspot web page password password

Getting Connected

Before you connect to your mobile hotspot, you must insert a micro-SIM card (3FF), install the battery, power on the mobile hotspot, and charge your battery.
Note: To obtain a micro-SIM card, contact your Internet service provider.
To insert the micro-SIM card:

Remove the back cover using the thumb catch on the corner of the mobile hotspot.
Remove the battery.
Slide the micro-SIM card into the slot with the gold colored contacts facing down.
Ensure that the micro-SIM card is seated securely.
Reinsert the battery.
Replace the cover.

To power on your mobile hotspot:

Press and hold the Power button until the LCD screen lights.

To connect to your mobile hotspot:

Ensure that WiFi is enabled on your computer or other device.
On your computer or other device, search for wireless networks:
- For Windows devices, click the Internet Access icon.
- For Mac devices, from the WiFi menu, select the network.
- For tablets, look for a settings option.
Select the WiFi name displayed on your LCD screen.
Enter the WiFi password exactly as it appears on the LCD screen. Passwords are case-sensitive. When a computer or mobile device connects to the mobile hotspot, a 1 displays beside the WiFi icon on the LCD screen.
Note: For you to connect to the mobile broadband network, your SIM account must be active. If you use a prepaid or pay-as-you-go micro-SIM, the account must show a positive balance.
Launch your browser and, if desired, visit the Mobile Hotspot web page http://netgear.aircard to personalize your settings. Your mobile hotspot is ready to use out of the box. You probably don’t need to personalize any settings.
The mobile hotspot is completely secure using its default security settings.
Note: If you see a message indicating that a mobile connection was not made, you might need to add an APN. For information about adding APNs, refer to the user manual.

Recharging Your Battery

Your battery comes partially charged.

To recharge your battery:

Connect the micro-USB cable to your mobile hotspot.
Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your computer or to the USB charger.

Connect Devices

You can add devices to your network using a WiFi network manager or WPS if the device can use WPS.
Note: WPS enables you to connect WPS-enabled devices to a WiFi network without entering a WiFi password using a keyboard.

To connect additional WiFi-capable devices:

Open the WiFi network manager on your computer or other WiFi device (such as smartphone, tablet, media players, cameras, and so on).
Select the WiFi network name displayed on the LCD screen.
Enter the WiFi password displayed on the LCD screen.
Launch your browser.

To connect devices using WPS:

Press the Power button to awaken the LCD screen.
Tap the Wi-Fi icon. The Wi-Fi window displays.
Tap the WPS icon. The WPS window displays.
Tap the Pair with Main Wi-Fi button.
Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the device that you want to connect to your WiFi network. The mobile hotspot and the wireless device automatically communicate and establish a secure connection.

Using the Touch Screen

WiFi

You can manage your WiFi settings by tapping the Main Wi-Fi icon.

You can also manage your WiFi settings from your Mobile Hotspot web page.
Note: The mobile hotspot resets when you change WiFi settings. Connected devices are disconnected.

Messages

The Messages icon shows the number of unread SMS messages received by your device. ¾¾
To read messages:

On the home screen, tap the Messages icon.
Tap a message line.

Settings

You can customise other settings as well.

To customise your hotspot’s settings:

On the home screen, tap the Settings icon.
Tap any one of the icons to adjust a setting.

The following table describes the icons that display on the Settings window.

Mobile Hotspot Web Page

Use the mobile hotspot web page to view or change your mobile hotspot’s settings.

To access your mobile hotspot web page:

Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
Enter http://netgear.aircard.
Enter the administrator login password. The default password is password. The mobile hotspot web page displays.

Change Security Settings

The WiFi network name and admin password provide security. Your mobile hotspot comes with a randomly generated and secured WiFi network name (SSID) and password that you can continue to use as is. Read the following procedure if you want to change your security settings.

To change the WiFi network name or WiFi password:

Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the mobile hotspot.
Enter http://netgear.aircard.
Enter the administrator login password. The default password is password. The mobile hotspot web page displays.
Select WiFi > OPTIONS. The WiFi Options page displays.
To change the WiFi network name, enter a new WiFi network name.
To change the WiFi password, enter a new WiFi password. If you change your password, be sure to keep a record of it and store it in a safe place.
Click the Submit button.

Support

Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the 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.

Trademarks

Compliance

For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.