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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 754S Mobile Hotspot 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 754S Mobile Hotspot 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 Mobile Hotspot features, and instructions on how to set up your Sierra Wireless Mobile Hotspot and connect to the Internet. Know your device Your Mobile Hotspot 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 754S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Power button Desired result Action Turn Mobile Hotspot on Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds. Turn Mobile Hotspot 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 Hotspot. Network type Signal strength GPS Wi-Fi users Network Name and Wi-Fi Key Network Name: xxxxxxx Wi-Fi Key: xxxxxxxx Battery Power LED Icon Indicates Signal strength The more bars the stronger the RF signal. No signal. 4G 3G The type of network available.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 754S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Icon Indicates Network icon with a white background The Mobile Hotspot is connected to the network. 4G 3G 2G Messages You have messages or alerts. To view your messages and / or alerts, go to the homepage and click the Messages icon. GPS When the icon is animated, the Mobile Hotspot is trying to obtain a satellite fix or is tracking a location.
Get Started Accessories • Micro USB cable—Used mainly for recharging the battery, although you can also use it to tether the Mobile Hotspot to your computer • AC adapter— Used to recharge the battery or to power the Mobile Hotspot from a wall socket 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 754S Mobile Hotspot 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 Hotspot does not need to be connected to the computer with the USB cable to connect to the Internet.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 754S Mobile Hotspot User Guide To connect to the Internet: 1. Press and hold the power button for a few seconds. 2. The first time you connect to the Mobile Hotspot network, the LCD screen displays the message “Connect your computer to Wi-Fi network”. The Wi-Fi SSID (Network Name) and the Wi-Fi 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 AT&Tmobile hotspot baxter enter admin password login (555)555-5555 [SSID name] Ready to connect AT&T XX GB of data remaining No messages Status and settings GPS On Charging 56% complete No MicroSD Alert Sounds On Device Passwords Advanced Settings power off disconnect About Baxter Help © 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 754S Mobile Hotspot User Guide For information on changing the settings, click the Help icon or press F1. Passwords There are two passwords associated with the Mobile Hotspot: 16 • Wi-Fi Key— Used to connect to your Mobile Hotspot network. The Security Key Wi-Fi Key is unique to your device.
2 2: Use Your Mobile Hotspot This chapter provides information on how to use your Mobile Hotspot. Connect other wireless devices You can connect up to 5 wireless devices such as a cell phone, digital camera, printer, gaming console, or digital picture frame to your Mobile Hotspot 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 Hotspot network, as displayed on the LCD. 3.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 754S Mobile Hotspot User Guide View your GPS location 1. Go to the Mobile Hotspot 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. Use the microSD card Note: Depending on your service provider, the microSD card may not be supported.
Use Your Mobile Hotspot 3. Replace the back cover. 4. Go to the Mobile Hotspot homepage and log in as Administrator. (See Homepage on page 14) 5. Click the microSD icon to manage files on the microSD card. (For detailed instructions, click the Help icon.) View SMS messages and alerts Your Mobile Hotspot can receive SMS messages from your service provider. Messages appear on the Mobile Hotspot LCD screen Dashboard or you can view them on the device homepage. (See Dashboard mode on page 8.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 754S Mobile Hotspot User Guide 1. Attach one end of the micro USB cable to the Mobile Hotspot and attach the other end to the AC adapter (included). 2. Plug the AC adapter into a wall socket. An animated battery icon indicates that the battery is charging. 3. The battery icon on the LCD screen indicates when the battery is fully charged. Note: The LCD goes blank after a set time to save on battery life. To view the LCD, press and quickly release the Power button.
3 3: Frequently Asked Questions This chapter provides answers to questions you may have about your Mobile Hotspot. (Also see Troubleshooting on page 25.) What do I do if I forget my Wi-Fi 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 754S Mobile Hotspot User Guide 3. Click Save. You can also extend the battery life by adjusting the Power LED and LCD backlight settings. 1. On the Homepage, click Advanced Settings. 2. Select the Device tab and then select Display. 3. Set the desired options. For example, you can: · Turn the Power LED and LCD backlight off. · Set the time after which LCD backlight turns off. (The shorter the time; the longer the battery life.) · Set the LCD backlight to DIM. 4.
Frequently Asked Questions How do I access information on the microSD card? You can access the files on the microSD memory card through the Mobile Hotspot homepage. Go to the homepage and click the microSD icon. For detailed instructions on accessing, saving and deleting the files, click the Help icon. Note: Depending on your service provider, the microSD card may not be supported. Where can I find more information? • View the Online Help: 1. Go to the Mobile Hotspot Homepage. (See Homepage on page 14.
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4 4: Troubleshooting This chapter provides suggestions for troubleshooting problems that may arise when using your Mobile Hotspot. The Mobile Hotspot 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 Hotspot. (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 Hotspot: 1.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 754S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Reset the Mobile Hotspot There are two types of resets: • Soft Reset—Restarts the Mobile Hotspot, but does not revert to the default setting for the Wi-Fi SSID (Network Name), Wi-Fi Key, or Admin Password. Use this when you want to restart the Mobile Hotspot because of an error. • Hard Reset—Restarts the Mobile Hotspot AND resets the default setting for the Wi-Fi SSID (Network Name), Wi-Fi Key, or Admin Password.
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 Hotspot is from the service provider that you have your Mobile Hotspot 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 Hotspot Homepage. (See Homepage on page 14.) 3. Log in as Administrator.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 754S Mobile Hotspot User Guide The reset function has been disabled on this device. If you need help, contact your system administrator. System startup failed; Power off and restart Error; System restore required WPS Setup Failed; Device not connected! The device you are trying to connect may not be WPS-enabled. 1. Open the Wi-Fi menu on the device you are trying to connect to the Wi-Fi network. 2. Select your Network Name from the list of available Wi-Fi networks. 3.
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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.) Environmental specifications Rev 1 May.
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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 754S 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 Warning: (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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
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Index A P accessories included, 11 purchasing optional accessories, 11 audio alerts, 17 password forgot, 21 passwords, 16 power source, 11 B R battery inserting, 13 recharging, 19 regulatory information, 33 C safety information, 33 safety notice, 33 SIM card, inserting, 11 SMS messages, 19 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 M microSD card accessing information on,
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