Sierra Wireless AirCard 753S Mobile Wi-Fi User Guide 2400097 Rev 2
Preface Important Notice Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 753S Mobile Wi-Fi User Guide Patents This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM® 3G. This product is manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group. Copyright © 2011 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved. Trademarks AirCard® and Watcher® are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless.
Contents Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Know your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Power button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Mute switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sierra Wireless AirCard 753S Mobile Wi-Fi User Guide Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Mechanical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Regulatory and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Notice. . . . . . . . . . . .
1 1: Get Started This chapter provides an overview of the Sierra Wireless AirCard 753S Mobile Wi-Fi features, and instructions on how to set up your Sierra Wireless Mobile Wi-Fi and connect to the Internet. Know your device Your Mobile Wi-Fi enables you to create a Wi-Fi access point anywhere there is cellular network coverage. You can use that Wi-Fi access point to connect your laptop and other devices to the Internet.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 753S Mobile Wi-Fi User Guide Power button Desired result Action Turn Mobile Wi-Fi on Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds. Turn Mobile Wi-Fi off Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds. Wake up LCD screen Press and quickly release the Power button. Enter Dashboard mode Double-click the Power button. Respond to prompts on the LCD screen Press and quickly release the Power button when prompted to do so by the LCD screen.
Get Started Icons on the LCD screen The icons on the LCD screen indicate the status of the Mobile Wi-Fi. Network type Roaming GPS Signal strength Wi-Fi users Network Name and Security Key Ultimate-xxxx Security Key: xxxxxxxx Battery Power LED Icon Indicates Signal strength The more bars the stronger the RF signal. No signal. DC The type of network available.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 753S Mobile Wi-Fi User Guide Icon Indicates GPS When the icon is animated, the Mobile Wi-Fi is trying to obtain a satellite fix or is tracking a location. Wi-Fi users The number beside the Wi-Fi icon shows the number of users (devices) connected to your Wi-Fi network. x Wi-Fi radio is disabled. You can enable Wi-Fi on the device homepage. See The Wi-Fi radio is disabled icon appears on the LCD screen. on page 25. Battery status Indicates the charge status of the battery.
Get Started Optional accessories Depending on your service provider, some or all of the following accessories may be included in the box (or you can purchase these from www.sierrawireless.com/ wheretobuy/onlinestore/default.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 753S Mobile Wi-Fi User Guide 2. Slide the SIM card holder to the Open position. 3. Lift the SIM card guard and place the SIM card underneath it. 4. Lower the SIM card guard.
Get Started 5. Slide the SIM card holder to the Lock position. Install the battery 1. Insert the battery as shown in the illustration. Ensure that the gold contacts on the battery are lined up with the gold contacts on the device. Battery Gold contacts Default security credentials 2. Replace the back cover. Connect to the Internet Note: Your Mobile Wi-Fi does not need to be connected to the computer with the USB cable to connect to the Internet.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 753S Mobile Wi-Fi User Guide To connect to the Internet: 1. Press and hold the power button for a few seconds. The first time you connect to the Mobile Wi-Fi network, the LCD screen displays the message “Connect your computer to Wi-Fi network”. The Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and the Security Key are also shown on the LCD screen. Subsequent connections are automatic. Note: The LCD screen may go into sleep mode to save power.
Get Started Admin login Status and settings Navigation bar Virtual Mobile Wi-Fi Connect / Disconnect Power off You can view some information about the device without being logged in as Administrator, but to view detailed information and to change any settings, you must be logged in as Administrator. To log in as Administrator: 1.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 753S Mobile Wi-Fi User Guide Passwords Two passwords are associated with the Mobile Wi-Fi: 16 • Security Key— Used to connect to your Mobile Wi-Fi network. The Security Key is unique to your device. It is displayed on the main Mobile Wi-Fi LCD screen and on the Dashboard (if this feature has not been disabled). If the screen is blank (a power-saving feature), press and quickly release the Power button to view the information on the screen.
2 2: Use Your Mobile Wi-Fi This chapter provides information on how to use your Mobile Wi-Fi. Connect other wireless devices You can connect up to five wireless devices such as a cell phone, digital camera, printer, gaming console, or digital picture frame to your Mobile Wi-Fi network. To connect a wireless device: 1. On your wireless device, view the list of available Wi-Fi networks. 2. Connect to the network that corresponds to your Mobile Wi-Fi network, as displayed on the LCD. 3.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 753S Mobile Wi-Fi User Guide View your GPS location 1. Go to the Mobile Wi-Fi Homepage and log in as Administrator. (See Homepage on page 14.) 2. Click the GPS icon. 3. Choose the GPS Mode (One-time satellite fix or Continuous tracking). 4. Click Save. 5. To view your location on a map and search for nearby amenities, click the Map Me icon. View SMS messages and alerts Your Mobile Wi-Fi can receive SMS messages from your service provider.
Use Your Mobile Wi-Fi Note: The LCD goes blank after a set time to extend battery life. To view the LCD, press and quickly release the Power button. To recharge the battery from the USB port on your computer: 1. Attach one end of the micro USB cable to the Mobile Wi-Fi and plug the other end into the USB port on your computer. An animated battery icon indicates that the battery is charging. 2. The battery icon on the LCD screen indicates when the battery is fully charged.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 753S Mobile Wi-Fi User Guide 2. Plug in the antenna connectors. 3. Attach the antenna to your laptop. For more information, refer to the instructions that came with the antenna.
Use Your Mobile Wi-Fi To connect a single external antenna: 1. Flip open the cover on antenna connector “1” and connect the antenna, as shown in the illustration. Note: If you are only using one external antenna, you must use connector “1”. Antenna connector 1 Rev 2 Jun.
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3 3: Frequently Asked Questions This chapter provides answers to questions you may have about your Mobile Wi-Fi. (Also see Troubleshooting on page 25.) What do I do if I forget my Security Key or Admin Password? The Security Key appears on the LCD and the Dashboard, unless you have configured it not to show. The default Admin Password is printed on a label under the battery.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 753S Mobile Wi-Fi User Guide Another way to extend the battery life is to adjust the Standby Timer. The Standby Timer sets the length of time the Mobile Wi-Fi remains active when no devices are connected to the Wi-Fi network. To set the Standby Timer: 1. On the Homepage, click Advanced Settings. 2. Select the Device tab and then select Basic. 3. In the drop-down list beside Standby Timer on Battery, select the desired time. (The shorter the time; the longer the battery life.
4 4: Troubleshooting This chapter provides suggestions for troubleshooting problems that may arise when using your Mobile Wi-Fi. The Mobile Wi-Fi network name does not appear in the list of networks. Refresh the list of networks. 1. Ensure that the Wi-Fi setting on your laptop (or other device) is turned on. 2. Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled on the Mobile Wi-Fi. (The Wi-Fi icon on the LCD should not have an “x” beside it x .) If you need to enable Wi-Fi on the Mobile Wi-Fi: 1.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 753S Mobile Wi-Fi User Guide Unable to access the homepage when connected to a VPN. If you are using your Mobile Wi-Fi while connected to a VPN, you may not be able to access the Mobile Wi-Fi homepage using http://ultimate.telstra. To access the homepage, enter the address 192.168.1.1 in your browser. Reset the Mobile Wi-Fi To reset the Mobile Wi-Fi: 1. Remove the back cover. 2. Press the reset button for 5 to 10 seconds. Reset button 3.
Troubleshooting Alerts SIM not installed Ensure that the SIM card is installed correctly. See Insert the SIM card on page 11. SIM Error — Check SIM Ensure that the SIM card inserted in the Mobile Wi-Fi is from the service provider that you have your Mobile Wi-Fi account with. If there is still a problem, contact your service provider. SIM Locked 1. Contact your service provider for the PIN to unlock the SIM. 2. Go to the Mobile Wi-Fi Homepage. (See Homepage on page 14.) 3. Log in as Administrator.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 753S Mobile Wi-Fi User Guide Connection Alerts If you receive any of the following connection alerts, contact your service provider’s tech support department and provide them with the name and number of the alert.
Troubleshooting Table 4-1: Connection alerts Rev 2 Jun.
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5 5: Specifications Mechanical specifications Weight 100g (3.53 oz.) Length 96 mm (3.78 in.) Width 57 mm (2.24 in.) Thickness 16.5 mm (0.65 in.) Antennas Built-in, plus two SMK-TS-9 connectors for an external antenna Environmental specifications Rev 2 Jun.
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6 6: Regulatory and Safety Information Notice Because of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (that is, have errors), or be totally lost.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 753S Mobile Wi-Fi User Guide Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular telephone services to the offender, legal action, or both. Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. The mobile hotspot may be used normally at this time. • While operating a vehicle The driver or operator of any vehicle should not use a wireless data device while in control of a vehicle.
Index A P accessories included, 10 purchasing optional accessories, 11 audio alerts, 17 password forgot, 23 passwords, 16 power source, 11 B R battery inserting, 13 recharging, 18 regulatory information, 33 C safety information, 33 safety notice, 33 SIM card, inserting, 11 SMS messages, 18 specifications, 31 connecting (to Internet), 13 G S GPS, viewing location, 18 T I text messages See SMS messages troubleshooting, 25 Internet, connecting to, 13 W Wi-Fi network disconnect, 23 wireless de
