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... register your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. NETGEAR recommends registering your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. See the regulatory compliance document before you for reference purposes only. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. After installing your device, locate the serial number on...
... register your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. NETGEAR recommends registering your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. See the regulatory compliance document before you for reference purposes only. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. After installing your device, locate the serial number on...
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... Mobile Hotspot Settings Using the Web Page...........53 Restore Mobile Hotspot Settings Using the Web Page............54 Restore Mobile Hotspot Settings Using the LCD Display.........54 Configure Mobile Broadband 55 Enable IP Pass-Through Mode 55 Enable VPN Pass-Through 56 Configure APN Details 57 Add an APN for Another Network 57 Select an APN to Use 59 Remove an APN Entry 59 Enable DMZ 60 Set LAN Options 61 Update Mobile Hotspot Software and Firmware 62 Update in...
... Mobile Hotspot Settings Using the Web Page...........53 Restore Mobile Hotspot Settings Using the Web Page............54 Restore Mobile Hotspot Settings Using the LCD Display.........54 Configure Mobile Broadband 55 Enable IP Pass-Through Mode 55 Enable VPN Pass-Through 56 Configure APN Details 57 Add an APN for Another Network 57 Select an APN to Use 59 Remove an APN Entry 59 Enable DMZ 60 Set LAN Options 61 Update Mobile Hotspot Software and Firmware 62 Update in...
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... not match what is described in this manual, you can check for and download new firmware manually. The chapter covers the following topics: • Set Up Your Mobile Hotspot • Meet Your Mobile Hotspot • Connect to the Internet • Recharge the Battery • Replace a SIM Card • Home Screen • Security Credentials • NETGEAR Mobile App for Smartphones and Tablets •...
... not match what is described in this manual, you can check for and download new firmware manually. The chapter covers the following topics: • Set Up Your Mobile Hotspot • Meet Your Mobile Hotspot • Connect to the Internet • Recharge the Battery • Replace a SIM Card • Home Screen • Security Credentials • NETGEAR Mobile App for Smartphones and Tablets •...
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... blink. Connect your Wi-Fi network connection manager. 3. On your laptop or Wi-Fi device, open your device to the mobile hotspot Wi-Fi network to recover the network connection varies by environment, settings, etc. To connect to the hotspot. WLAN function is ready. • Blue, double-blink. Note: Your WiFi network name is transferring data. • Amber, slow blink. Get Started 11 User Manual The time required to access the Internet...
... blink. Connect your Wi-Fi network connection manager. 3. On your laptop or Wi-Fi device, open your device to the mobile hotspot Wi-Fi network to recover the network connection varies by environment, settings, etc. To connect to the hotspot. WLAN function is ready. • Blue, double-blink. Note: Your WiFi network name is transferring data. • Amber, slow blink. Get Started 11 User Manual The time required to access the Internet...
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... first time you use certain features and to make changes to access the network. • Admin login password. Use this password to your mobile hotspot settings. The default Admin Login is enabled, guests can be 5-31 characters. The admin login password can use the complimentary NETGEAR Mobile app to log in as an administrator. The default Wi-Fi password is called tethering. NETGEAR Mobile App for Smartphones and Tablets Download and use this to view your connection, settings, and...
... first time you use certain features and to make changes to access the network. • Admin login password. Use this password to your mobile hotspot settings. The default Admin Login is enabled, guests can be 5-31 characters. The admin login password can use the complimentary NETGEAR Mobile app to log in as an administrator. The default Wi-Fi password is called tethering. NETGEAR Mobile App for Smartphones and Tablets Download and use this to view your connection, settings, and...
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... selected, to allow the Wi-Fi information to Send handshaking protocol. Click the Save button. Use Your Mobile Hotspot 30 User Manual Set the Wi-Fi channel. Best practice is enabled. 7. Selecting the Extended radio button expands the range of 2347. A message displays to tell you can set the channel to use a value of the mobile hotspot. To change the maximum number of devices that can...
... selected, to allow the Wi-Fi information to Send handshaking protocol. Click the Save button. Use Your Mobile Hotspot 30 User Manual Set the Wi-Fi channel. Best practice is enabled. 7. Selecting the Extended radio button expands the range of 2347. A message displays to tell you can set the channel to use a value of the mobile hotspot. To change the maximum number of devices that can...
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3 Manage Security For information about Wi-Fi security settings, see Manage Wi-Fi Security on page 32. The chapter covers the following topics: • Change the Mobile Hotspot Web Page Login Settings • Content Filter Levels • View, Block, or Unblock Connected Devices • Activate SIM Security • Enable Port Forwarding • Enable Port Filtering 37
3 Manage Security For information about Wi-Fi security settings, see Manage Wi-Fi Security on page 32. The chapter covers the following topics: • Change the Mobile Hotspot Web Page Login Settings • Content Filter Levels • View, Block, or Unblock Connected Devices • Activate SIM Security • Enable Port Forwarding • Enable Port Filtering 37
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... AC797 device. The mobile hotspot web page displays. 3. Set Up Content Filtering To enable content filtering, you must log in as an administrator. Manage Security 39 User Manual The default Admin Login is powered by OpenDNS. Content filters provide parental controls and phishing protection. Select Security > Content Filters. Content Filter Levels You can set up or change the password used to log in to the mobile hotspot web page and be connected to set...
... AC797 device. The mobile hotspot web page displays. 3. Set Up Content Filtering To enable content filtering, you must log in as an administrator. Manage Security 39 User Manual The default Admin Login is powered by OpenDNS. Content filters provide parental controls and phishing protection. Select Security > Content Filters. Content Filter Levels You can set up or change the password used to log in to the mobile hotspot web page and be connected to set...
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...With port forwarding, incoming traffic is blocked, contact your network using their local IP addresses. The SIM Security page displays. 5. If the SIM is forwarded to specific ports and devices on your network service provider to receive a PUK number to the mobile hotspot, launch a web browser. 2. Manage Security 46 User Manual The password is different for each AC797 device. Select Settings > Network > SIM Security. Click the Activate button. 6. When not required, leave port forwarding disabled. The list of security by establishing a PIN that is blocked...
...With port forwarding, incoming traffic is blocked, contact your network using their local IP addresses. The SIM Security page displays. 5. If the SIM is forwarded to specific ports and devices on your network service provider to receive a PUK number to the mobile hotspot, launch a web browser. 2. Manage Security 46 User Manual The password is different for each AC797 device. Select Settings > Network > SIM Security. Click the Activate button. 6. When not required, leave port forwarding disabled. The list of security by establishing a PIN that is blocked...
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... unsure, select TCP. 7. Manage Security 47 User Manual The mobile hotspot web page displays. 3. The password is different for each AC797 device. Enter the IP address of a connected device. • Port. Enter http://mywebui.net/ or http://192.168.1.1. See the label under the battery. The page adjusts. 6. Enter a descriptive name. • IP. The default Admin Login is case-sensitive. Click the Save button. Select Settings > Router > Port Forwarding. 5. If you are...
... unsure, select TCP. 7. Manage Security 47 User Manual The mobile hotspot web page displays. 3. The password is different for each AC797 device. Enter the IP address of a connected device. • Port. Enter http://mywebui.net/ or http://192.168.1.1. See the label under the battery. The page adjusts. 6. Enter a descriptive name. • IP. The default Admin Login is case-sensitive. Click the Save button. Select Settings > Router > Port Forwarding. 5. If you are...
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... services are allowed to the mobile hotspot, launch a web browser. 2. The default Admin Login is case-sensitive. Specific applications and services are saved. Identify the ports to access the Internet (block list). • Allow List. Manage Security 48 User Manual To enable port filtering: 1. Only one of the following: • Block List. Enter the communication protocol being used . 9. The password is different for example, HTTP, FTP, email servers) can enhance network security. Enter the port being used . 8. From a computer or Wi-Fi device...
... services are allowed to the mobile hotspot, launch a web browser. 2. The default Admin Login is case-sensitive. Specific applications and services are saved. Identify the ports to access the Internet (block list). • Allow List. Manage Security 48 User Manual To enable port filtering: 1. Only one of the following: • Block List. Enter the communication protocol being used . 9. The password is different for example, HTTP, FTP, email servers) can enhance network security. Enter the port being used . 8. From a computer or Wi-Fi device...
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.../ or http://192.168.1.1. The default Admin Login is connected to Windows computer users. Maintain Your Mobile Hotspot 55 User Manual If you must use a USB cable to access your network. Enter the administrator login password. The password is disabled and you are a Mac user, do not power off instead of resetting. The mobile hotspot web page displays. 3. The home page displays. Configure Mobile Broadband You can access your device. From a computer or Wi-Fi...
.../ or http://192.168.1.1. The default Admin Login is connected to Windows computer users. Maintain Your Mobile Hotspot 55 User Manual If you must use a USB cable to access your network. Enter the administrator login password. The password is disabled and you are a Mac user, do not power off instead of resetting. The mobile hotspot web page displays. 3. The home page displays. Configure Mobile Broadband You can access your device. From a computer or Wi-Fi...
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... Settings > Router > Basic. 5. Click the Save button. See the label under the battery. AirCard 797 Mobile Hotspot 4. The password is different for your network service provider. In the LAN section, select the VPN Passthrough On radio button. 6. The mobile hotspot checks the APN to determine the type of network connection to the mobile hotspot, launch a web browser. 2. The mobile hotspot web page displays. 3. The default Admin Login is...
... Settings > Router > Basic. 5. Click the Save button. See the label under the battery. AirCard 797 Mobile Hotspot 4. The password is different for your network service provider. In the LAN section, select the VPN Passthrough On radio button. 6. The mobile hotspot checks the APN to determine the type of network connection to the mobile hotspot, launch a web browser. 2. The mobile hotspot web page displays. 3. The default Admin Login is...
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... the mobile hotspot is connected using a USB cable, this address is 192.168.1.4. The default Admin Login is case-sensitive. The password is different for each AC797 device. Maintain Your Mobile Hotspot 61 User Manual Your settings are saved. Enter http://mywebui.net/ or http://192.168.1.1. Enter the administrator login password. See the label under the battery. Select the DMZ Enabled On radio button. 7. From a computer or Wi...
... the mobile hotspot is connected using a USB cable, this address is 192.168.1.4. The default Admin Login is case-sensitive. The password is different for each AC797 device. Maintain Your Mobile Hotspot 61 User Manual Your settings are saved. Enter http://mywebui.net/ or http://192.168.1.1. Enter the administrator login password. See the label under the battery. Select the DMZ Enabled On radio button. 7. From a computer or Wi...
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... an IP address to each device on the network and manages its configuration information. Maintain Your Mobile Hotspot 62 User Manual If you select the Auto radio button, the servers use the DNS relay specified by the Internet provider. 6. Update Mobile Hotspot Software and Firmware The mobile hotspot automatically checks for updates manually without receiving an alert. Click the Save button. In the LAN section, enter the appropriate details. The DNS mode setting specifies...
... an IP address to each device on the network and manages its configuration information. Maintain Your Mobile Hotspot 62 User Manual If you select the Auto radio button, the servers use the DNS relay specified by the Internet provider. 6. Update Mobile Hotspot Software and Firmware The mobile hotspot automatically checks for updates manually without receiving an alert. Click the Save button. In the LAN section, enter the appropriate details. The DNS mode setting specifies...
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After the update install completes, the mobile hotspot reboots. If the Check for update button displays, click it to install the update. The update downloads. 7. Click the Update now button to see if a new update is available, click the Start Download button. Maintain Your Mobile Hotspot 64 User Manual Select Settings > General > Software and Reset. 5. AirCard 797 Mobile Hotspot The home page displays. 4. If an update is available. 6.
After the update install completes, the mobile hotspot reboots. If the Check for update button displays, click it to install the update. The update downloads. 7. Click the Update now button to see if a new update is available, click the Start Download button. Maintain Your Mobile Hotspot 64 User Manual Select Settings > General > Software and Reset. 5. AirCard 797 Mobile Hotspot The home page displays. 4. If an update is available. 6.
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.../ or http://192.168.1.1. Select Settings > Mobile Broadband > APN. 5. Enter the mobile hotspot password. The home page displays. 4. The mobile hotspot web page displays. 3. See the label under the battery. Frequently Asked Questions 68 User Manual To check micro SIM status, contact your wireless service provider. • If you might need to my service provider's network? To check the default connection profile settings: 1. The password is active.
.../ or http://192.168.1.1. Select Settings > Mobile Broadband > APN. 5. Enter the mobile hotspot password. The home page displays. 4. The mobile hotspot web page displays. 3. See the label under the battery. Frequently Asked Questions 68 User Manual To check micro SIM status, contact your wireless service provider. • If you might need to my service provider's network? To check the default connection profile settings: 1. The password is active.
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... Power button. The steps for finding your signal strength and network type (for example, near a window). Enter cmd or command and click the OK button. 2. Frequently Asked Questions 70 User Manual Data transfer speed depends on ? Select Start > Run. The LCD screen is the Signal Strength indicator always low? b. Review the following possibilities: • Check your computer's IP address depend on to find a better Wi-Fi channel...
... Power button. The steps for finding your signal strength and network type (for example, near a window). Enter cmd or command and click the OK button. 2. Frequently Asked Questions 70 User Manual Data transfer speed depends on ? Select Start > Run. The LCD screen is the Signal Strength indicator always low? b. Review the following possibilities: • Check your computer's IP address depend on to find a better Wi-Fi channel...
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... Up and Restore Mobile Hotspot Settings on . Reset the Mobile Hotspot From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page To reset the mobile hotspot to factory default," and then "Resetting Device. Enter http://mywebui.net/ or http://192.168.1.1. Note: When you reset the mobile hotspot, all settings to its factory settings: 1. Troubleshooting 78 User Manual Press and hold the power button for the mobile hotspot web page. This is connected to...
... Up and Restore Mobile Hotspot Settings on . Reset the Mobile Hotspot From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page To reset the mobile hotspot to factory default," and then "Resetting Device. Enter http://mywebui.net/ or http://192.168.1.1. Note: When you reset the mobile hotspot, all settings to its factory settings: 1. Troubleshooting 78 User Manual Press and hold the power button for the mobile hotspot web page. This is connected to...
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Security Specifications Supported security features: • Content filtering/Parental controls • Guest WiFi • WiFi security encryption • WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) • VPN pass-through • NAT firewall • Password protected administration UI Specifications 84 User Manual AirCard 797 Mobile Hotspot • AC charger • USB cable • Quick Start Guide Port Specifications The mobile router provides one micro-USB 2.0 port.
Security Specifications Supported security features: • Content filtering/Parental controls • Guest WiFi • WiFi security encryption • WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) • VPN pass-through • NAT firewall • Password protected administration UI Specifications 84 User Manual AirCard 797 Mobile Hotspot • AC charger • USB cable • Quick Start Guide Port Specifications The mobile router provides one micro-USB 2.0 port.