User guide

22 Getting Your Device Ready
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Wi-Fi network name (SSID) — This name is visible to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, and is used to
identify your Wi-Fi network. The length of the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) depends on other settings
of the browser interface. (See the Help bubble that’s displayed when you move the cursor to the
SSID input field.)
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Wi-Fi security — The default setting is WEP 64 Bit Open. To select another option, click More
options
. (See “Wi-Fi Security Options” on page 22.)
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Wi-Fi password — The maximum length of this field is determined by the Wi-Fi security option (the
previous item). (See the Help bubble that’s displayed when you move the cursor to the
Wi-Fi
password
field.)
If you’ll be sharing your Internet connection, you’ll ha
ve to give the Wi-Fi password to other users;
don’t use your banking or other important passwords. Also, don’t use a password that’s easily
guessed by others.
From this window you can also enable the Password Reminder featur
e, which is useful if you forget
the Wi-Fi password (
Show Wi-Fi password on your device). (See “Wi-Fi Password Reminder” on
page 90.)
Tip: Help information on each field appears (in a bubble) when you move the cursor into the field.
You can display this window any time, by clicking
Admin Setup ( ) in the home page. (See
“Displaying the Home Page of the Device” on page 33.)
After you change the settings and click Submit, the device restarts and displays updated information
on its LCD. Follow the instructions on the LCD, and proceed to “Your Device is Now Restarting” on
page 24.
Wi-Fi Security Options
If you click
More options (after having clicked Set up my Overdrive Pro, during the device setup), a
window with several Wi-Fi security options opens.
Note: All the devices used with the Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot must support the selected security
type.
The options displayed depend on the Basic Rate setting (in Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi > Security; see
page 85).
If
Basic Rate is “802.11b/g compatibility” or “802.11g only,” these options are shown:
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WPA-Personal — This is a strong security standard, supported by most Wi-Fi devices.
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WPA2-Personal AES — This is a stronger, newer security standard that is limited to newer Wi-Fi
devices.
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WEP-64 Bit — This option provides security, but it’s relatively weak. This option works with older and
newer Wi-Fi devices, and is recommended only if any of your devices don’t support WPA or WPA2.
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None — No security is used (no password is required to access the Wi-Fi network); this setting is
not recommended. Anyone may access your device and use your Internet connection. (You are
responsible for payment for data usage fees.)