Mobile Hotspot Quick Start Guide
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 Lock / unlock the mobile hotspot Press and hold the Navigation key for 3 seconds. Mute / unmute the audio alerts • Press and hold WPS button and Navigation key for 3 seconds, or • Press the Navigation key to go to the Messages / Alerts LCD screen and follow the prompts.
Your Device LCD Screen 2 1 4G 8 3 4 5 6 7 9 Network 10 AirCard-xxxx Wi-Fi Passphrase: 12345678 To configure your hotspot go to http://aircard.hotspot 11 12 1 Signal strength 7 Battery 2 Network technology 8 Status icons 3 Roaming 4 9 Operator name 10 Wi-Fi SSID Messages View at http://aircard.hotspot 5 GPS 11 Homepage URL 6 Wi-Fi on or off The number indicates the number of devices connected.
Step 1: Set up Device 1. Slide the SIM card under the cover, as shown in the illustration. 2. Insert the battery as shown in the illustration. (The battery installs easily. If it does not go in easily, check the orientation. Do not force it.) Gold contacts Battery 3. Replace the back cover. Your AirCard Mobile Hotspot comes with the battery partially charged.
Step 2: Connect to the Internet 1. Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds. Once powered up, the mobile hotspot automatically connects to the mobile broadband network. The first time you turn on the mobile hotspot, you’ll be asked to select a language on the LCD. After that, you can change the language on the homepage. 2. The LCD screen displays the message “Connect your computer to Wi-Fi network” and shows you the Wi-Fi SSID (Network name) and Wi-Fi Passphrase.
Security Credentials Wi‑Fi Passphrase • Use to connect a wireless device to your Wi-Fi network • The Wi-Fi Passphrase is shown on the LCD screen. Admin Password • Your default Admin Password is webadmin. • Use this password to log in to the AirCard Homepage and make changes such as enabling GPS or changing your security settings. The default Wi-Fi Passphrase and Admin Password are printed on the label under the battery.
Mobile Hotspot Homepage To access your 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.
Check Your Data Usage You have two options to view an estimate of your data usage.* On the mobile hotspot LCD Dashboard: 1. Press the Navigation key to cycle through the screens. The billing information screen shows your data usage. Billing Info Data used from: 2012/06/18 Data transferred: 4.23 MB* 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.
Connect Other Devices Connect additional Wi-Fi capable devices: 1. Open the Wi-Fi network manager on your computer or other Wi-Fi device (smartphones, tablets, media players, cameras, etc.). 2. Select the 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.
Use GPS To view your GPS location: 1. Go to the AirCard Homepage (http://aircard.hotspot). 2. Log in as Administrator. 3. Click the GPS icon. 4. Click Get GPS Location (one-time) or Start GPS Tracking (continuous). 5. To view your location on a map and search for nearby amenities, click Map Me. Reconnect to the Mobile Broadband Network By default, the mobile hotspot automatically connects to the mobile broadband network.
Create a profile If you need to create a profile: 1. Go to the AirCard Homepage (http://aircard.hotspot). 2. Log in as Administrator. 3. Go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Setup. 4. Click Add / Edit Profiles. 5. Enter the information supplied by your service provider, and click Save. Frequently Asked Questions How do I enter the PIN code on my SIM card? If your service provider gave you a PIN for your SIM card: 1.
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