AirCard ® 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide 2400359 Rev 3
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.
AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Patents This product may contain technology developed by or for NETGEAR Inc. This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM®. Copyright © 2013 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, AirCard, and Watcher are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. 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).
Contents Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Know your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Power button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 LCD touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Reset the mobile hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Temperature-related alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 1: Get Started This chapter provides an overview of the AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot features, and instructions on how to set up your mobile hotspot and connect to the Internet. Know your device Your mobile hotspot enables you to create a Wi-Fi network anywhere there is cellular network coverage. You can use that Wi-Fi network to connect your laptop and other Wi-Fi capable devices to your network provider’s mobile broadband network and connect to the Internet.
AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Power button Table 1-1: Power button usage Desired result Action Turn mobile hotspot on Press and hold the power button for two seconds. Turn mobile hotspot off Press and hold the power button for two seconds. Wake up Wi-Fi signal and device screen Press and quickly release the power button. LCD touchscreen The mobile hotspot’s touchscreen LCD displays: • Wi-Fi network name and password • Network signal icons (See LCD screen elements on page 9 for details.
Get Started LCD screen elements Icons on the LCD screen’s top row indicate the status of the mobile hotspot, and several screen elements can be tapped to configure Wi-Fi and device settings, view data usage details, and view system alerts and carrier messages.
AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Table 1-2: LCD homescreen elements (Continued) Element Indicates Number of system alerts Slide down to view the messages Wi-Fi network name and Wi-Fi password Mobile hotspot’s Wi-Fi network name and password. Used by Wi-Fi enabled devices to connect to the mobile hotspot. Data usage for current billing period or prepaid plan. Tap the data bar to view detailed information. Wi-Fi menu Number indicates currently connected devices.
Get Started Set up and connect to the Internet 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 2. Replace the back cover. Note: The battery comes partially-charged and ready to go. When the battery needs recharging, follow the instructions in Recharge the battery on page 16. Connect to the Internet To connect to the Internet: 1. Turn on the mobile hotspot.
AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Note: The LCD screen may go into sleep mode to save power. To wake up the LCD screen, press and quickly release the power button, then tap the Unlock icon. Device configuration Your mobile hotspot comes configured, perfectly secure and ready to use, but if you want to change the security settings, the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and other settings, go to your mobile hotspot’s homepage.
2 2: Use Your Mobile Hotspot This chapter provides information on how to use your mobile hotspot. Note: To change settings you need to be logged in as Administrator. See Set up and connect to the Internet on page 11. Add a wireless device to your Wi-Fi network You can connect up to fifteen wireless devices such as smart phones, laptops, tablets, digital cameras, printers, gaming consoles, and digital picture frames to your mobile hotspot network.
AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide 2. Click Wi-Fi. 3. Click WPS for either the Main Wi-Fi or Guest Wi-Fi. 4. Choose the WPS method you want to use: · If the device you want to connect has a WPS button: Click WPS button pairing, and then within two minutes (120 seconds) press the device’s WPS button, or · If the device you want to connect has a WPS PIN associated with it: Click Enter WPS PIN, and then enter the device’s WPS PIN.
Use Your Mobile Hotspot View alerts Your mobile hotspot displays alerts to advise you of the device status. On the LCD touchscreen: On the home screen, the Alerts bar indicates that you have system alerts. To view alerts: 1. On the home screen, tap the Alerts bar. 2. Read each alert that appears and follow any displayed instructions. Tap the ‘>’ button to show the next alert. Note: Alerts remain as long as the issues that cause them are active.
AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Recharge the battery The battery comes partially charged. You can recharge the battery from a wall socket or from the USB port on your computer. To recharge the battery from a wall socket (Fastest option): 1. Attach one end of the micro USB cable to the mobile hotspot and attach the other end to the wall charger (included). 2. Plug the wall charger into a wall socket. The battery icon includes a lightning bolt to indicate that the battery is charging.
Use Your Mobile Hotspot The battery icon on the LCD screen indicates when the battery is fully charged ( Rev 3 Sep.13 ) and an alert is displayed.
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3 3: Frequently Asked Questions This chapter provides answers to questions you may have about your mobile hotspot. (Also see Troubleshooting on page 21.) How do I turn the mobile hotspot off? Press and hold the power button for a few seconds.
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4 4: Troubleshooting This chapter provides suggestions for troubleshooting problems that may arise when using your mobile hotspot. Reset the mobile hotspot You can reset the mobile hotspot to the factory setting on the device or on the homepage. (This is useful if you have lost your Admin Login for the homepage.) Note: If you reset the modem, all of your customizations will be lost. If you want to keep them, save them before doing the reset, then restore them afterward.
AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Note: The battery may not recharge if the mobile hotspot is outside the operating temperature range.
5 5: Specifications Mechanical specifications Table 5-1: Mechanical specifications Weight 165g (5.82 oz.) Length 112 mm (4.41 in.) Width 68 mm (2.68 in.) Thickness 19 mm (0.75 in.) [excluding feet] Environmental specifications Table 5-2: Environmental specifications Operating temperature 0° C to 35° C (32° F to 95° F) Storage temperature -10° C to +60° C, 96 hours (14° F to 140° F) Supported RF bands Table 5-3: Supported RF bands Technology Rev 3 Sep.
AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide LTE Release 10 feature support NETGEAR has confirmed with the FCC regarding the following LTE Release 10 feature support: 1. The AC781S supports LTE 3GPP Release 10, but only supports the Carrier Aggregation feature of Release 10. Furthermore, only downlink Carrier Aggregation is supported. There is no support for Carrier Aggregation in the uplink. 2. The AC781S does not support any other Release 10 LTE features. 3.
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.
AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot 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.
Regulatory and Safety Information Where appropriate, the use of the equipment is subject to the following conditions: Note: (EMI) – United States FCC Information – This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an appropriate installation.
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Index A LED, 10 accessories included, 10 add a wireless device, 13 Admin Login, 12 alerts, 15 troubleshooting, 21 view, 15 M mobile hotspot reset, 21 turn off, 19 P B battery, 15 inserting, 11 life, extend, 15 recharging, 16 C connect to the Internet, 11 connected devices number, 19 G Guest Wi-Fi password, 12 I icons on the LCD, 9 Internet, connect to, 11 L LCD, 8 icons, 9 screen not lit, 19 Rev 3 Sep.
