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..., guest Wi-Fi options, and more Charge your smartphone's battery Change display, network settings, and more PowerBoost Battery Backup on your mobile hotspot to the hotspot with a pre-installed SIM card. Connect your smartphone. Select how long to the PowerBoost connector. Press and ...release the power button to the mobile hotspot's charging port. Notes: •To avoid depleting the hotspot's battery, the hotspot stops boosting when its battery is boosting your...
..., guest Wi-Fi options, and more Charge your smartphone's battery Change display, network settings, and more PowerBoost Battery Backup on your mobile hotspot to the hotspot with a pre-installed SIM card. Connect your smartphone. Select how long to the PowerBoost connector. Press and ...release the power button to the mobile hotspot's charging port. Notes: •To avoid depleting the hotspot's battery, the hotspot stops boosting when its battery is boosting your...
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... tap Wi-Fi > WPS and select a pairing option. Find More Information On your mobile hotspot. On the phone • Call AT&T Customer Care at Settings > About Device > Status. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks of AT&T's wireless networks you want to connect to connect WPS-enabled devices... hotspot connection, hide the password on Home Screen and select Hide. Connected compatible devices supporting 5GHz Wi-Fi will display one page of NETGEAR, Inc. Select the device you are the property of ETSI. © 2013 AT&T Intellectual Property. Select the device to AT&T's 4G...
... tap Wi-Fi > WPS and select a pairing option. Find More Information On your mobile hotspot. On the phone • Call AT&T Customer Care at Settings > About Device > Status. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks of AT&T's wireless networks you want to connect to connect WPS-enabled devices... hotspot connection, hide the password on Home Screen and select Hide. Connected compatible devices supporting 5GHz Wi-Fi will display one page of NETGEAR, Inc. Select the device you are the property of ETSI. © 2013 AT&T Intellectual Property. Select the device to AT&T's 4G...
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...® and Windows Vista® are for identification purposes only and may contain technology developed by or for NETGEAR Inc. QUALCOMM® is subject to change without notice. 4 2400389 All rights reserved. Other brand names mentioned... license. Other trademarks are trademarks of their respective holder(s). AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Patents Copyright Trademarks This product may be trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, AirCard, and Watcher are the property of NETGEAR, Inc. and other countries. in the U.S. Macintosh® ...
...® and Windows Vista® are for identification purposes only and may contain technology developed by or for NETGEAR Inc. QUALCOMM® is subject to change without notice. 4 2400389 All rights reserved. Other brand names mentioned... license. Other trademarks are trademarks of their respective holder(s). AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Patents Copyright Trademarks This product may be trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, AirCard, and Watcher are the property of NETGEAR, Inc. and other countries. in the U.S. Macintosh® ...
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... to the Internet 14 Install the battery 14 Connect to the Internet 14 Connect devices to your mobile hotspot's Wi-Fi 15 Connect a wireless device manually 15 Connect a WPS-enabled wireless device 15 Use Your Mobile Hotspot 17 AT&T Unite Pro Manager homepage 17 Security credentials 18 AirCard Watcher app for Smartphones...
... to the Internet 14 Install the battery 14 Connect to the Internet 14 Connect devices to your mobile hotspot's Wi-Fi 15 Connect a wireless device manually 15 Connect a WPS-enabled wireless device 15 Use Your Mobile Hotspot 17 AT&T Unite Pro Manager homepage 17 Security credentials 18 AirCard Watcher app for Smartphones...
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AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide USB Tethering 28 Enable / disable USB tethering 29 Tether to Windows 7 or Windows 8 29 Tether to Windows XP 29 Tether to Mac ...
AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide USB Tethering 28 Enable / disable USB tethering 29 Tether to Windows 7 or Windows 8 29 Tether to Windows XP 29 Tether to Mac ...
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... find a device's MAC address 57 Where can I extend the life of the battery 56 How do I turn the mobile hotspot off 56 How do I select a different network when I'm roaming 55 The Connect / Disconnect button on the AT... in the list of networks 59 The No Signal icon appears on the mobile hotspot's home screen / AT&T Unite Pro Manager homepage 59 Rev 1 Nov.13 7 Contents Security 50 ...Enable SIM security 50 Configure mobile broadband 50 View WAN information 50 Enable port forwarding 50 Enable port filtering 51 Enable VPN...
... find a device's MAC address 57 Where can I extend the life of the battery 56 How do I turn the mobile hotspot off 56 How do I select a different network when I'm roaming 55 The Connect / Disconnect button on the AT... in the list of networks 59 The No Signal icon appears on the mobile hotspot's home screen / AT&T Unite Pro Manager homepage 59 Rev 1 Nov.13 7 Contents Security 50 ...Enable SIM security 50 Configure mobile broadband 50 View WAN information 50 Enable port forwarding 50 Enable port filtering 51 Enable VPN...
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... and Hazards 67 Proper Battery Use and Disposal 68 Regulatory Information for North America 68 Index 71 8 2400389 AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide The Wi-Fi icon on the mobile hotspot's home screen is gray (disabled 59 Unable to access the AT&T Unite Pro Manager homepage when connected to... a VPN. 60 Unable to connect a computer running Windows® Vista® to the mobile hotspot. . 60 My computer (or other Wi-Fi device) loses its Wi-Fi connection to the mobile hotspot 60 Reset the mobile hotspot 61 Alerts 61 SIM not installed 61 SIM Error -
... and Hazards 67 Proper Battery Use and Disposal 68 Regulatory Information for North America 68 Index 71 8 2400389 AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide The Wi-Fi icon on the mobile hotspot's home screen is gray (disabled 59 Unable to access the AT&T Unite Pro Manager homepage when connected to... a VPN. 60 Unable to connect a computer running Windows® Vista® to the mobile hotspot. . 60 My computer (or other Wi-Fi device) loses its Wi-Fi connection to the mobile hotspot 60 Reset the mobile hotspot 61 Alerts 61 SIM not installed 61 SIM Error -
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... your Wi-Fi network • Dual-Band Wi-Fi-If you to create a Wi-Fi network anywhere there is low or out of the AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot features, and instructions on how to set up a guest Wi-Fi network for trusted devices. Additional features include: • Touchscreen LCD interface-Configure ...Manager from your computer. • BatteryBoost-Used to charge your smartphone if its battery is cellular network coverage. Rev 1 Nov.13 9 Know your device Your mobile hotspot enables you have devices that Wi-Fi network to connect your laptop and other Wi-Fi capable devices to your...
... your Wi-Fi network • Dual-Band Wi-Fi-If you to create a Wi-Fi network anywhere there is low or out of the AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot features, and instructions on how to set up a guest Wi-Fi network for trusted devices. Additional features include: • Touchscreen LCD interface-Configure ...Manager from your computer. • BatteryBoost-Used to charge your smartphone if its battery is cellular network coverage. Rev 1 Nov.13 9 Know your device Your mobile hotspot enables you have devices that Wi-Fi network to connect your laptop and other Wi-Fi capable devices to your...
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... and then use the LCD homescreen Settings and Wi-Fi options. AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Internet status LED Power button Home Back LCD touchscreen External antenna port microUSB port External antenna port Manage your device and settings ...://attunitepro). For advanced settings, use a Wi-Fi enabled device to connect to make changes. (default Admin Login is attadmin). 10 2400389 Note: To personalize the mobile hotspot and change settings using: • The device's LCD touchscreen (see page 11)-Configure basic Wi-Fi and device settings, and view data usage, alerts...
... and then use the LCD homescreen Settings and Wi-Fi options. AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Internet status LED Power button Home Back LCD touchscreen External antenna port microUSB port External antenna port Manage your device and settings ...://attunitepro). For advanced settings, use a Wi-Fi enabled device to connect to make changes. (default Admin Login is attadmin). 10 2400389 Note: To personalize the mobile hotspot and change settings using: • The device's LCD touchscreen (see page 11)-Configure basic Wi-Fi and device settings, and view data usage, alerts...
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...To wake the LCD screen, press and quickly release the power button. Get Started Power button Table 1-1: Power button usage Desired result Action Turn mobile hotspot on the LCD screen's top row indicate the status of connected devices Battery Tap to view alerts Data usage Wi-Fi configuration Figure 1-1:.... Homescreen Network name Signal strength Network indicator Wi-Fi network name and password Swipe to view Guest Wi-Fi when enabled Number of the mobile hotspot, and several screen elements can be tapped or swiped to save power. Wake up the Wi-Fi radio and device screen Press and...
...To wake the LCD screen, press and quickly release the power button. Get Started Power button Table 1-1: Power button usage Desired result Action Turn mobile hotspot on the LCD screen's top row indicate the status of connected devices Battery Tap to view alerts Data usage Wi-Fi configuration Figure 1-1:.... Homescreen Network name Signal strength Network indicator Wi-Fi network name and password Swipe to view Guest Wi-Fi when enabled Number of the mobile hotspot, and several screen elements can be tapped or swiped to save power. Wake up the Wi-Fi radio and device screen Press and...
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Battery status Indicates the charge status of network available.* 4G LTE - No signal Wi-Fi network name and Wi-Fi password The type of the battery. HSPA, HSPA+ The orange bars indicate network activity by radiating in and out when data is being received or transmitted. Green bar - 26-100% Yellow bar - 11-25% Red bar - AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Table 1-2: LCD homescreen elements Element Indicates Signal strength The more bars the stronger the network provider's signal. LTE 4G -
Battery status Indicates the charge status of network available.* 4G LTE - No signal Wi-Fi network name and Wi-Fi password The type of the battery. HSPA, HSPA+ The orange bars indicate network activity by radiating in and out when data is being received or transmitted. Green bar - 26-100% Yellow bar - 11-25% Red bar - AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Table 1-2: LCD homescreen elements Element Indicates Signal strength The more bars the stronger the network provider's signal. LTE 4G -
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... charging cable. • Micro USB cable-Used mainly for recharging the battery, although you can also use it to tether the mobile hotspot to power the mobile hotspot from the mobile hotspot. BatteryBoost cable Micro USB cable Wall charger Rev 1 Nov.13 13 To be used in conjunction with the USB cable to...
... charging cable. • Micro USB cable-Used mainly for recharging the battery, although you can also use it to tether the mobile hotspot to power the mobile hotspot from the mobile hotspot. BatteryBoost cable Micro USB cable Wall charger Rev 1 Nov.13 13 To be used in conjunction with the USB cable to...
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... contacts Battery 2. Replace the back cover. When prompted, enter your Wi-Fi network password, as shown in Recharge the battery on the mobile hotspot LCD screen, and connect to it. Launch your Wi-Fi network. Ensure that the gold contacts on . Connect your computer or ... tethered to the laptop with the gold contacts on the mobile hotspot LCD screen. 3. Wi-Fi name b. a. Once powered up and connect to the Internet Install the battery 1. AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Set up , the mobile hotspot automatically searches for and connects to your computer, view the list...
... contacts Battery 2. Replace the back cover. When prompted, enter your Wi-Fi network password, as shown in Recharge the battery on the mobile hotspot LCD screen, and connect to it. Launch your Wi-Fi network. Ensure that the gold contacts on . Connect your computer or ... tethered to the laptop with the gold contacts on the mobile hotspot LCD screen. 3. Wi-Fi name b. a. Once powered up and connect to the Internet Install the battery 1. AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Set up , the mobile hotspot automatically searches for and connects to your computer, view the list...
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... the WPS button on page 29.) Connect a wireless device manually To connect a wireless device to your Wi-Fi network without a Wi-Fi password from the mobile hotspot or the AT&T Unite Pro Manager homepage. On the home screen, tap Wi-Fi . 2. Rev 1 Nov.13 4. Log in as smart phones, ...laptops, tablets, digital cameras, printers, gaming consoles, and digital picture frames to your mobile hotspot's Wi-Fi network(s). (See Set maximum number of connected devices on page 25 for instructions on setting connections for the Main Wi-Fi and...
... the WPS button on page 29.) Connect a wireless device manually To connect a wireless device to your Wi-Fi network without a Wi-Fi password from the mobile hotspot or the AT&T Unite Pro Manager homepage. On the home screen, tap Wi-Fi . 2. Rev 1 Nov.13 4. Log in as smart phones, ...laptops, tablets, digital cameras, printers, gaming consoles, and digital picture frames to your mobile hotspot's Wi-Fi network(s). (See Set maximum number of connected devices on page 25 for instructions on setting connections for the Main Wi-Fi and...
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... it: Click Enter WPS PIN, and then enter the device's WPS PIN. Click Wi-Fi on the navigation menu on the left side. 3. AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide 2. Click WPS for either the Main Wi-Fi or Secondary Wi-Fi (if enabled). 4. Your...
... it: Click Enter WPS PIN, and then enter the device's WPS PIN. Click Wi-Fi on the navigation menu on the left side. 3. AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide 2. Click WPS for either the Main Wi-Fi or Secondary Wi-Fi (if enabled). 4. Your...
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See Set up and connect to the Internet on the LCD (Settings > About Device > Device Information). AT&T Unite Pro Manager homepage Your mobile hotspot comes configured and ready to use, but if you need to be logged in as Administrator to change settings and view detailed information. •... router security settings and custom Dual-Band setup, go to access advanced settings such as Administrator: 1. Note: To change settings you want to your mobile hotspot. 2: Use Your Mobile Hotspot 2 This chapter describes the main features of the touchscreen and web interfaces for managing your...
See Set up and connect to the Internet on the LCD (Settings > About Device > Device Information). AT&T Unite Pro Manager homepage Your mobile hotspot comes configured and ready to use, but if you need to be logged in as Administrator to change settings and view detailed information. •... router security settings and custom Dual-Band setup, go to access advanced settings such as Administrator: 1. Note: To change settings you want to your mobile hotspot. 2: Use Your Mobile Hotspot 2 This chapter describes the main features of the touchscreen and web interfaces for managing your...
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... device. · Displayed on a label under the battery (default password) · If you want to change these passwords on the mobile hotspot or on page 37, • Secondary/Guest Wi-Fi Password-When enabled, temporary users can be logged in as Administrator. The ...Manager homepage as Administrator to use this password to your mobile hotspot settings. If the screen is printed on the main mobile hotspot LCD screen. If you want to 5-31 characters. AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Security credentials The mobile hotspot uses three passwords: • Wi-Fi password-...
... device. · Displayed on a label under the battery (default password) · If you want to change these passwords on the mobile hotspot or on page 37, • Secondary/Guest Wi-Fi Password-When enabled, temporary users can be logged in as Administrator. The ...Manager homepage as Administrator to use this password to your mobile hotspot settings. If the screen is printed on the main mobile hotspot LCD screen. If you want to 5-31 characters. AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide Security credentials The mobile hotspot uses three passwords: • Wi-Fi password-...
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... few seconds to connect to AT&T to retrieve plan details. On the touchscreen: The home screen shows the data usage for NETGEAR AirCard. Use Your Mobile Hotspot AirCard Watcher app for Smartphones and Tablets Download and use the complimentary AirCard Watcher™ app to view your connection, settings..., and data usage from your data usage (not accurate for billing purposes) on the mobile hotspot and the AT&T Unite Pro Manager homepage. • Plan data counter resets automatically when the next billing cycle starts. • ...
... few seconds to connect to AT&T to retrieve plan details. On the touchscreen: The home screen shows the data usage for NETGEAR AirCard. Use Your Mobile Hotspot AirCard Watcher app for Smartphones and Tablets Download and use the complimentary AirCard Watcher™ app to view your connection, settings..., and data usage from your data usage (not accurate for billing purposes) on the mobile hotspot and the AT&T Unite Pro Manager homepage. • Plan data counter resets automatically when the next billing cycle starts. • ...
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...Fi network to share your Wi-Fi with temporary visitors without exposing them to your devices on the Main Wi-Fi network By default, the mobile hotspot's Main Wi-Fi network is enabled on your own profile Depending on 2.4 GHz. Note: Whenever you can: • Choose to activate... the new settings. AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide · Current Connection: Amount of data used in current broadband session Time the connection started Amount of time ...
...Fi network to share your Wi-Fi with temporary visitors without exposing them to your devices on the Main Wi-Fi network By default, the mobile hotspot's Main Wi-Fi network is enabled on your own profile Depending on 2.4 GHz. Note: Whenever you can: • Choose to activate... the new settings. AirCard 781S Mobile Hotspot User Guide · Current Connection: Amount of data used in current broadband session Time the connection started Amount of time ...
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...network (using your setup. A Dual-Band device (smartphone, tablet, etc.) will connect to Wi-Fi networks, or for temporary 'guest' users. 3. Give your mobile hotspot to guest users. • Guest Wi-Fi-Select this ... It's ready. • Using a custom profile? You may have a standard method for ...referring to the strongest of the two signals. 4. Rev 1 Nov.13 Use Your Mobile Hotspot Key Wi-Fi profile settings When you select a Wi-Fi profile, consider the following options in the AT&T Unite Pro Manager: Note: If you...
...network (using your setup. A Dual-Band device (smartphone, tablet, etc.) will connect to Wi-Fi networks, or for temporary 'guest' users. 3. Give your mobile hotspot to guest users. • Guest Wi-Fi-Select this ... It's ready. • Using a custom profile? You may have a standard method for ...referring to the strongest of the two signals. 4. Rev 1 Nov.13 Use Your Mobile Hotspot Key Wi-Fi profile settings When you select a Wi-Fi profile, consider the following options in the AT&T Unite Pro Manager: Note: If you...