Sprint Printable User Guide

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Table of Contents
GetStarted YourDevice PackageContents CareandMaintenance SystemRequirements SettingUpYourDevice DeviceSetup StartingYourDevicefortheFirstTime GettingHelp VisitingtheSprintWebsite ContactingSprintCustomerService DeviceBasics ComponentsofYourDevice GSM,3G,andLTENetworks MobileBroadbandInformationandSettings SignalInformation InternetConnectionInformation Battery InstallingtheBattery ChargingtheBattery BatteryInformationandSettings PowerButton TurningYourDeviceOnandOff ControllingYourDeviceUsingthePowerButton RestartingYourDevice LED DeviceTutorial LCDTouchscreen Micro-SIM Alerts YourNetworkConnection LaunchingYourNetworkConnection SettingupaGuestWi-FiNetwork 1 1 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 13 14 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 18 18 18
TurningtheGuestWi-FiNetworkOn TurningtheGuestWi-FiNetworkOff RandomizingtheGuestWi-FiPassword ChangetheGuestWi-FiPassword SharingYourConnection ManuallyEnteringtheWi-FiInformation ConnectingThroughWPS ConnectingThroughUSB MakingaTetheredConnection TRU-Install LCDTouchscreenInterface InterpretingtheLCD LCDInformationScreens DataUsageScreen BillingCycleScreen SessionScreen ConnectedDevicesScreen DeviceScreen Wi-FiScreen MainWi-FiScreen GuestWi-FiScreen WPSScreen Wi-FiOptionsScreen BlockListScreen SettingsScreen DisplayScreen Display > TimeoutScreen NetworkScreen RoamingScreen StatusScreen UpdatesScreen SleepScreen GPSScreen ResetScreen MoreScreen SupportScreen AboutScreen
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MobileAppsScreen FeedbackScreen AlertsScreen ZingManager(Browser)Interface HomePage DisplayingtheZingManagerHomePage LoggingInasanAdministrator DataUsage MyAccountSummary Alerts Status(ConnectionDetails) DevicesPage Wi-FiPage ConnectTab OptionsTab MACFilterTab GPSPage SettingsPage General>DeviceTab General>SoftwareandResetTab General>SystemLogsTab Network>PreferencesTab Network>APN(AccessPointName)Tab Network>SIMSecurityTab Network>StatusDetailsTab Router>BasicTab Router>PortForwardingTab Router>PortFilteringTab SupportPage AboutPage FeedbackPage DeviceSettings DisplaySettings TurningtheLEDOnorOff SettingtheLCDTimeout SettingtheLCDBrightness RouterSettings
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EnablingVPNPassthrough UPnP(UniversalPlugandPlay) DHCP DNSMode EnablingPortForwarding EnablingPortForwardingforanApplication DisablingPortForwardingforanApplication DMZGeneral EnablingDMZ ConfiguringDMZ PortFilteringPanel: EnablingPortFilterings PortFilteringPanel: EnablingPortFilteringforanApplication PortFilteringPanel: DisablingPortFilteringforanApplication LoginSettings ChangingtheZingManagerURL ChangingtheZingManagerPassword ConfiguringNetworks ViewingNetworkActivationInformation ViewingDataUsage NetworkSettings SettingtheRoamingMode Enabling/DisablingtheRoamingGuardWarningMessage SettingtheAllowedNetworkMode ConfiguringAccessPointNames SoftwareandReset ExportingandImportingSettings ExportingSettings ImportingSettings UpdateMobileHotspotSoftwareandFirmware DownloadingSoftwareUpdates UpgradingFirmwareFromaFile ResettingYourDevice ClearingAccountDetailsOnly ResettingDeviceSettingsOnly ResettingtoFactoryDefaultSettings GPSSettings Enabling/DisablingGPS
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SettingtheGPSMode UsingMetricUnits ConfiguringtheWi-FiNetwork SettingtheMaximumNumberofWi-FiDevices Wi-FiSecurity ChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesandPasswords DisplayingWi-FiNetworkNameandPasswordonLCDHomeScreen Enable/DisabletheBlockList DisplayingandBlockingCurrentlyConnectedDevices(BlockList) ViewandUnblockDevices(BlockList) AllowingorDenyingComputersAccesstotheNetwork(MACFilter) DisableWi-FiWhenTetheringDevice(ConnectedThroughUSB) SettingtheSleep(Inactivity)Timer Wi-FiChannel Wi-FiRange FrequentlyAskedQuestions HowCanITellImConnectedtoGSM,3GorLTE? HowDoIConnecttoWi-Fi? IsRoamingonLTESupported? WhatDoIDoifIForgettheMainorGuestWi-FiPassword? WhatDoIDoifIForgettheAdministratorPassword? IftheConnectionisAlwaysOn,AmIAlwaysBeingBilled? QuestionsAboutGPS WhatisGPS? WhereCanIUseGPS? HowDoIEnableorDisableGPS? WhataresomeGPSLimitations? HowCanIStreamGPSDatatoUseWithaThird-partyGPSApplication? QuestionsAboutWPS WhatisWPS? HowdoIUseWPS?
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IfaWirelessDevicehasaWPSButtonoraWPSSoftwareOption,MustIUseitto ConnectViaWi-Fi? 128 HowDoIAccessMyCorporateNetworkThroughaVPN? AreTerminalSessionsSupported? Tips ExtendingBatteryLife 128 128 129 129
MobileHotspotLocation ImprovingSignalStrength Improving3GNetworkService ImprovingWi-FiPerformance SecurityTips FindingtheMACAddress FindingtheIPAddress Troubleshooting GeneralTips LCDIsDark InsufficientSignalStrength CannotConnecttoWi-Fi CannotConnectThroughUSB CannotDisplaytheHomePage CannotConnecttotheMobileBroadbandNetwork GPSDoesntSeemtoBeAvailable CannotCheckforUpdates TechnicalSpecifications RadioFrequencyandElectricalSpecifications SoftwareSpecifications EnvironmentalSpecifications MechanicalSpecifications SafetyInformation ImportantNotice SafetyandHazards ProperBatteryUseandDisposal RegulatoryNotices Legal Patents Licenses GNUGeneralPublicLicense(Version2) GNUGeneralPublicLicense(Version3) GNULesserGeneralPublicLicense(Version2.1) GNULesserGeneralPublicLicense(Version3) fontconfigLicense libxml2License locapiLicense
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pimdLicense shadowLicense ISCLicense OpenSSLLicense OriginalSSLeayLicense Trademarks Copyright LimitationofLiability AdditionalInformationandUpdates Index
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Get Started
ThefollowingtopicsgiveyoualltheinformationyouneedtosetupyourdeviceandSprintservicethe firsttime.
Your Device
Thefollowingillustrationsshowyourdevicesprimaryexternalfeaturesandbuttons.
FrontView
BottomView
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TopView
BackView(BatteryCoverRemoved)
Package Contents
Yourpackageincludesseveralitems. n NETGEARZingMobileHotspot n Batterycover n Rechargeablebattery n ACchargerwithtype-AUSBport n Micro-USBcable
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n Micro-SIM(pre-installed) n GetStartedposter n Recyclingenvelope
Care and Maintenance

Aswithanyelectronicdevice,youshouldhandlethisdevicewithcaretoensurereliableoperation. Followtheseguidelinesinusingandstoringyourdevice. n Protectyourdevicefromliquids,dust,andexcessiveheat. n Donothandleoroperateyourdevicewhiledrivingoroperatingavehicle.Doingsomaydistract youfromproperlyoperatingthevehicle.Insomejurisdictions,operatingcommunicationdevices whileincontrolofavehicleisacriminaloffense. n Donotapplyadhesivelabelstoyourdevice.Theymaycauseyourdevicetooverheatandmay altertheantennasperformance.
System Requirements
ThefollowingitemsarerequiredtouseyourNETGEARZingMobileHotspot. n OneormorecomputersthatsupportWi-Fi(802.11b/g/n) n Webbrowser(requiredifyoullbeusingtheZingManagerbrowserinterfacetoviewstatusand toconfiguresettings).Thefollowingbrowsersaresupported: l InternetExplorer(version7.0orhigher) l MozillaFirefox(version3.0orhigher) l GoogleChrome(version2.0.172.28orhigher) l AppleSafari(version4.0orhigher) l Opera(version9.64) n IfyoullbeconnectingyourdevicethroughUSB: l ComputerrunningWindows8(x86),Windows7,WindowsVista,WindowsXP,orMac OSX(version10.5orhigher) l USB2.0slot
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Setting Up Your Device

Thefollowingtopicsdescribehowtosetupandstartusingyourdevice.
Device Setup
Thistopicdescribeshowtosetupyourdevice. 1. Installthebattery(seeInstallingtheBatteryfordetails). 2. Thebatteryisshippedpartiallycharged.Ifyouwanttofullychargethebatteryatthistime, connectyourdevicetotheACcharger(seeChargingtheBatteryfordetails). 3. PlugtheACchargerintoanelectricaloutlet. Important: Chargeyourdeviceuntilthebatteryiconisfull( ).
Starting Your Device for the First Time

TheNETGEARZingMobileHotspotisdesignedtoactivateautomaticallythefirsttimethatitis turnedon,usinghands-freeactivation.Typically,theactivationprocesswillbeseamless,not requiringanyactiononyourpart;youmightnotevenseeanyactivation-relatedmessagesdisplayed onyourdevicesLCD. Ifyouraccountdidnotactivateforsomereason,analertwillappearonthehomescreenandonthe ZingManagerhomepagewithanoptiontotrytheactivationagain.Youmustactivateyouraccount beforeyoucanuseSprintdataservices. Aftergoingthroughtheactivationprocess,youwillhavetheoptionofrunningaquicktutorialtolearn theLCDsfeatures.
PowerOnandActivateYourAccount
1. Turnonthehotspot(pressandholdthePowerbuttonfor2seconds). 2. WhentheWelcomemessageappears,tapContinue. 3. ReadtheEndUserLicenseAgreementand,whenyouareready,tapI Agree toacceptthe termsoftheagreement. l Iftheaccountisstillactivating,aHandsFreeActivationmessagewilldisplaythecurrent status.Waitfortheprocesstofinish(recommended)ortapCancel.Ifyoucancelthe activation,followtheinstructionsthatappeartofinishtheactivationprocess. l Iftheactivationsucceeds,theActivationCompletemessagewillappear,showingyour devicesWi-FinameandWi-Fipassword.
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4. IfyouwanttochangetheWi-Finameand/orpasswordimmediately: l Tapthearrow l Tapthearrow besideWi-Fi name.SeeUsingtheLCDKeyboard. besideWi-Fi password.SeeUsingtheLCDKeyboard.
5. Whenyouarereadytocontinue,tapFinish. Ifyouraccountcouldnotbeactivated,amessagewilldisplaythereason(notincellularcoverage area,roaminginternationally,etc.). n Followtheinstructions,andtap toclearthemessage.
ActivateYourAccountFromtheHomeScreen
Ifyouraccountwasnotactivated,youcannotuseSprintdataservices.Analertwillbeshownonthe LCDhomescreen. Totryagaintoactivateyouraccount: 1. Onthehomescreen,taptheAlertsbar. 2. Gothroughthealerts(tapthedownarrow 3. TapRetry Activation. 4. Followanyinstructionsthatmayappear. )untilyouseetheHotspot not activatedalert.
ViewtheDeviceTutorial
TheLCDhomescreendisplaysaTutorialtabbelowthestatusbar,whichremainsuntilyouaccess thetutorialforthefirsttime. Toviewthetutorialforthefirsttime: n EithertaptheTutorialtabonthehomescreen, or Tap > Settings > More >Support > View Tutorial.
SeeDeviceTutorialfordetails. Note: Ifyouwanttoseethetutorialagain,seeDeviceTutorial.
Getting Help
Learnwhereyoucangetmoreinformationorassistance.
Get Started
Visiting the Sprint Website

Signontosprint.comtogetup-to-dateinformationonSprintservicesandoptions. n Reviewcoveragemaps. n Accessyouraccountinformation. n Addadditionaloptionstoyourserviceplan. n Purchaseaccessories. n Checkoutfrequentlyaskedquestions. n Andmore.
Contacting Sprint Customer Service

YoucanreachSprintCustomerServiceonlineorbycallingtoll-free. n Logintoyouraccountatsprint.com. n Callustoll-freeat1-888-788-4727(businessuse)or1-888-211-4727(personaluse).
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Device Basics
Learnaboutthebuttons,connectors,andothercomponentsofyourNETGEARZingMobile Hotspot. YourdeviceprovidesasimplewaytouseyourInternetconnection(GSM,3G,orLTE)withany Wi-Fi-enableddevice,andtoshareyourInternetconnectionwithfriendsandfamily.
Components of Your Device

Yourdeviceconsistsofseveralmaincomponents. n Main and Guest Wi-Finetworks: TheWi-Finetworks(accesspoints)connectyourcomputers andotherWi-Fi-enableddevicestoyourdevice.
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n Modem: ThemodemconnectsyourdevicetotheInternetviathebestavailablenetwork (customizable): l LTENewertechnology,fasterspeedscomparedwith3GandGSM l 3GCDMAtechnology,morewidelyavailablecomparedwithLTE l GSMGPRS/EDGE/HSPA/HSPA+,availableforinternationalroaming n Routing hardware: Theroutinghardwarehandlestrafficbetweenthemodem,theWi-Fi accesspoint,andtheWi-Finetwork.
GSM, 3G, and LTE Networks

ThesewirelessnetworksconnectyoutotheInternet. Dependingonyourcoveragearea,youmayhave: n OnlyLTEcoverage n Only3Gcoverage n OnlyGSMcoverage(GSMcoverageisalwaysroaming) n Acombinationofthesenetworks Yourdeviceautomaticallyconnectstothefastestnetworkthatisavailabletoyou.Ifyouhaveboth 3GandLTEcoverageandyourconnectionhappenstogetdisrupted,yourdevicecanautomatically switchtotheothernetwork.(Formoreinformation,seeMobileBroadbandInformationandSettings. AlsoseeSignalInformation.)
Mobile Broadband Information and Settings

Thenetworkiconindicatestheactivenetworkservicetype.
Item
LTEserviceisavailable. 3Gserviceisavailable.
Description
GSM(EDGE/GPRS/HSPA/HSPA+)serviceisavailable. Noicon Youhavenoservice.TrythesuggestionsinCannotConnecttotheMobileBroadband Network.
Yourdeviceisdesignedtoalwaysconnecttoanavailablenetworkifpossible.Ifyourdeviceisnot connected(droppedsignal,roamingnotsupported,etc.)analertisdisplayed.Theconnectionstatus
Device Basics
canalsobeseenonyourdevicesStatusScreen,andontheWebpagesNetwork > StatusDetails Tab. Yourdevicecanbesettoconnectautomaticallytothebestavailablenetwork,ortoLTE,3G,orGSM networksonly.SeeSettingtheAllowedNetworkMode. YourdevicecanalsobesettoallowroamingonSprintnetworks,domestically,andinternationally. SeeSettingtheRoamingMode.
Signal Information
Learnhowtodeterminethesignalstrengthandgetdetailednetworkstatusinformation.
SignalStrength
ThesignalstrengthiconappearsonyourdeviceshomescreenandintheWebpagesConnection Detailspanel.
Icon
Nosignal Veryweaksignal Excellentsignal
Description
ActiveNetwork
Thenetworkthatiscurrentlybeingusedforyourdataconnectionappearsonyourdeviceshome screenandintheWebpagesConnection Detailspanel.
NetworkStatus
Detailednetworkinformation(suchasConnectionStatus,RSSI,Ec/Io,etc.)appearonyour devicesStatusScreen,andontheWebpagesNetwork > StatusDetailsTab.
Internet Connection Information

InformationaboutyourInternetconnectionisavailable. n Datausageforthecurrentconnectionsessionandthecurrentbillingperiod.(SeeViewingData Usage.) n Routerinformation.(SeeRouter > BasicTab,Router > PortForwardingTab,andRouter > Port FilteringTab.)
Device Basics
Battery
Thebatterycompartmentisonthebackofyourdevice.Thebatteryisreplaceable.Newbatteries, chargers,andotheraccessoriesareavailablefromtheSprintStoreatsprint.com.
Installing the Battery

Beforeyouuseyourdevice,installthebattery. 1. Atantennaconnector1orantennaconnector2,lifttheraisededgeofthebatterycoverto removeit.
2. Insertthebatteryintoyourdevice,contactsendfirst.Makesurethebatterycontactpointsalign withthoseinsidethebatterycompartment.
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3. Replacethebatterycover.
Charging the Battery

Youneedtorechargeyourdevicesbatteryperiodically.Youcancontinueusingyourdevicewhileit ischarging. ThefastermethodistoconnectyourdevicetotheACcharger.(SeeUsingtheACChargerwith YourDevicesmicro-USBPort,below).Alternatively,youcanconnectyourdevicetoyourcomputer, althoughthischargesmoreslowly.(SeeChargingThroughYourComputer,below.)
UsingtheACChargerwithYourDevicesmicro-USBPort
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1. Insertthelarger(TypeA)endofthemicro-USBcableintotheACcharger. 2. Inserttheotherendofthecableintothemicro-USBportonthesideofyourdevice. 3. InserttheACchargerintoanelectricaloutlet.(Ifthebatteryisalreadypartiallychangedwhen thechargerispluggedintotheoutlet,yourdevicewillpoweronautomatically.) Whileyourdeviceischarging,theLCD(andtheZingManagerhomepage,ifyourdeviceison) shows: n Ifyourdeviceison n Ifyourdeviceisoff Charging andthepercentagecharged(forexample,92%). ,thepercentagecharged(forexample,92%),andthemessage
Whenyourdeviceisfullycharged,theLCD(andtheZingManagerhomepage,ifyourdeviceison) shows: n Ifyourdeviceison andthemessageBatteryisFullycharged.Pleaseremovepower. TaptheXtoclosethemessage. n Ifyourdeviceisoff andthemessageBatteryisFullycharged.Pleaseremovepower. TaptheXtoclosethemessage.
ChargingThroughYourComputer
Note: IfyouwillbeusingtheUSBconnectiontoconnecttotheInternet(andnotjustforcharging yourdevice),youmustinstallthedevicedriver.(SeeTRU-Install.) Note: IfyouareusingMacOSX10.4.x,afteryouconnectyourdeviceyoumayseeawarning messagethatyourcomputerisrunningonUPSbackupbatteryandthatyoushouldpreventa
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computershutdown.Youcancontinuewithyourwork.Topreventthismessagefrombeing displayed,installthedevicedriver. 1. Makesureyourcomputeristurnedon. 2. Insertthelarger(TypeA)endofthemicro-USBcableintoyourcomputer. 3. Inserttheotherendofthecableintothemicro-USBportonthesideofyourdevice. Whileyourdeviceischarging,theLCD(andtheZingManagerhomepage,ifyourdeviceison) shows: n Ifyourdeviceison n Ifyourdeviceisoff Charging andthepercentagecharged(forexample,92%) ,thepercentagecharged(forexample,92%),andthemessage
Whenyourdeviceisfullycharged,theLCD(andtheZingManagerhomepage,ifyourdeviceison) shows: n Ifyourdeviceison andthemessageBatteryisFullycharged.Pleaseremovepower. TaptheXtoclosethemessage. n Ifyourdeviceisoff andthemessageBatteryisFullycharged.Pleaseremovepower. TaptheXtoclosethemessage.
Battery Information and Settings

Thebatteryiconindicatesthestateofthebatteryofyourdevice. Thetextnexttotheiconindicatestheremainingcharge. TheiconappearsonyourdeviceshomescreenandintheWebpagesConnection Detailspanel.
Icon
Batteryischarged(26%-100%).
Description
Batterylevelislow(11-25%).Chargeyourdevice.(SeeChargingtheBattery.) Batteryleveliscritical(<10%).Chargeyourdeviceimmediately.(SeeCharging theBattery.) ChargingthroughtheACchargerorcomputer. Thebatteryslifeisaffectedbythefollowingconditions,someofwhichcanbeadjustedfromyour deviceandfromtheWebpage: n Standbytime(SeeSettingtheSleep(Inactivity)Timer.) n Datathroughput
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n Networksignalstrength(thebetterthesignal,thelongerthebatterylife) n LED(ifLEDindicatorisdisabled,thebatterylastslonger)(SeeTurningtheLEDOnorOff.)
Power Button
Usethepowerbuttontoturnyourdeviceonandoff.
Turning Your Device On and Off

Usethepowerbuttononyourdevicetoturnitonandoff.
TurningYourDeviceOn
1. Makesurethat: l Yourdevicehasachargedbatteryinserted. or l YourdeviceisconnectedtotheACchargeroracomputer(throughthemicro-USBcable). 2. IftheLCDisblank,pressandholdthePowerbuttonuntilthescreenlightsup.
TurningYourDeviceOff
1. PressandholdthePowerbuttonuntiltheShutDownbuttonappears. 2. PresstheShut Downbutton.
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Controlling Your Device Using the Power Button

Thepowerbuttonsupportstwotypesofpresses.
Type of press
Quick press
Result
Removesdevicefromstandby(lowpower)mode. Wakesup(turnson)theLCDiftheLCDwasdormant.(TheLCDturns dark,afteraconfigurabletimeofinactivity.)
Long press (press and hold for two seconds)
Turnsyourdeviceon. Turnsyourdeviceoff. PresstheShut Downbuttonthatappearsonthescreentoconfirmthat yourdeviceshouldbeturnedoff.
Restarting Your Device

Ifyouneedtorestartyourdeviceforsomereason,youcanusethesemethods. n PressandholdthePower buttonfortwoseconds. n Ifthetouchscreenisnotresponding,pressandholdthePowerbuttonforfiveseconds. n Removeandreplacethebattery.
LED
TheLEDstatusindicatorshowsthehotspotsconnectionstatus. n BluesingleblinkDeviceisconnectedtonetworkandWi-Fiisready. n BluedoubleblinkDataisbeingtransferred. n AmberblinkNetworkisnotready.(Mobilebroadbandisdisconnected,nosignalisavailable,or Wi-Fiisasleep.) n AlternatingorangeandamberblinkSoftwareupdatesbeingapplied.
Device Tutorial
TheNETGEARZingMobileHotspotincludesadevicetutorialthatshowsthekeyfeaturesofthe LCDhomescreen. Toviewthetutorial: Device Basics 15
1. Launchthetutorialinoneofthefollowingways: l Tap > Settings > More > Support > View Tutorial.
l Ifviewingforthefirsttime,onthehomescreentaptheTutorialtab. 2. Shadedareasappeararoundeachofthehomescreenselements.Tapashadedareatoreada descriptionofit.
3. Tap
toclosethedescriptionandcontinuetoviewotherscreenelements.
4. Whenfinished,tapClose Tutorial.
LCD Touchscreen
TheLCDhasseveraliconsthathelpyoudeterminethestatusofyourdeviceanditsconnections, andlinkstoscreensthatletyouconfigureWi-Fianddevicesettings,viewdatausage,viewsystem alerts,andperformGPSfixes.SeeLCDTouchscreenInterfacefordetails. IftheLCDisnotlit,seeTurningYourDeviceOninTurningYourDeviceOnandOff.
Micro-SIM
YourNETGEARZingMobileHotspotcomeswithapre-installedmicro-SIMthatgivesyouaccessto theSprintnetwork.
Alerts
Alertsnotifyyouaboutsituationsthatrequireyourattentionandsuggesttheactionsyouneedtotake toresolvethem. Someofthealertsyoumayencounterinclude: n SoftwareUpdateAvailable
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n MaxWi-Fidevicesreached n MobileBroadbanddisconnected n Wi-Fiisoff n Hotspotisnotactivated n SIMerrors n RoamGuard
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Your Network Connection

Findouthowtolaunch,share,andendyournetworkconnection.
Launching Your Network Connection

Afteryourdevicepowersonandbootsup,aconnectiontothebestavailablenetworkislaunched automatically. Yourdevicewillremainconnectedatalltimes,unless: n Youareoutofsignalrangeorthesignalisblocked(inatunnel,etc.). n Youareinaroamingareaandyouhavechosennottoallowroaming. Note: Eventhoughyourdeviceisconnected,youareonlybilledwhendataissentorreceived.See IftheConnectionisAlwaysOn,AmIAlwaysBeingBilled? Seealso: InternetConnectionInformation MobileBroadbandInformationandSettings SignalInformation
Setting up a Guest Wi-Fi Network

YourNETGEARZingMobileHotspotletsyoucreateaseparateGuestWi-Finetworkthatyoucan sharewithtemporaryusers. DevicesontheGuestWi-Finetwork: n CannotaccessdevicesthatareontheMainWi-Finetwork(suchasprintersorother computers). n CannotusetheZingManagertochangeanydevicesettings.
Turning the Guest Wi-Fi Network On

YoucanturnontheGuestWi-FinetworkonyourdevicesGuestWi-Fiscreen,andontheZing ManagersWi-Fipage.
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OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Wi-Fi > Guest Wi-Fi.
2. TapTurn on Guest Wi-Fi.AmessageshowstheGuestWi-Finetworknameandpassword thatyourtemporaryusercanuse. 3. Tap toclosethemessage.
IntheZingManager(http://sprinthotspot)
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickWi-Fi. 3. IntheGuestWi-Fiarea,clickTurn On.
Turning the Guest Wi-Fi Network Off

YoucanturnofftheGuestWi-FinetworkonyourdevicesGuestWi-Fiscreen,andontheZing ManagersWi-Fipage.
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Wi-Fi > Guest Wi-Fi.
2. TapTurn off Guest Wi-Fi.
1. Makesureyoureloggedintothehomepage. 2. ClickWi-Fi. 3. IntheGuestWi-Fiarea,clickTurn Off.
Randomizing the Guest Wi-Fi Password

YoucansetthehotspottousethesameGuestWi-Fipasswordallthetime,orforgreatersecurity, youcanhaveitgeneratearandompasswordeachtimetheGuestWi-Finetworkisturnedon. Note: ThepasswordonlychangeswhenGuestWi-Fiisturnedonforexample,ifGuestWi-Fiwas onwhenyourdevicewasrestarted,thepassworddoesntchangebecausetheGuestWi-Fiisstill on.
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OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Wi-Fi > Options > Guest Wi-Fi Password.
2. TapFixedtoalwaysusethesameGuestWi-Fipassword or TapRandomtouseanewGuestWi-FipasswordeachtimeGuestWi-Fiisturnedon.
1. Makesureyoureloggedintothehomepage. 2. ClickWi-Fi > Options. 3. IntheGuestWi-Fisection,selectGenerate a new password each time I turn on the Guest Wi-Fi. 4. ClickSubmit.
Change the Guest Wi-Fi Password

YoucanchangeyourGuestWi-Fipasswordimmediately. n Changeitmanually(seeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesandPasswords). n Generatearandompassword: 1. Makesuretherandompasswordsettingison(seeRandomizingtheGuestWi-Fi Password). 2. TurnoffGuestWi-Fi(seeTurningtheGuestWi-FiNetworkOff). 3. TurnGuestWi-Fibackon(seeTurningtheGuestWi-FiNetworkOn).
Sharing Your Connection

YourNETGEARZingMobileHotspotprovidestwowaysofsharingyournetworkconnectionwith otherusers. n UsermanuallyenterstheMainorGuestWi-Finetworkinformation. n UserconnectstotheMainorGuestWi-FinetworkusingWPS.
Manually Entering the Wi-Fi Information

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Shareyournetworkconnectionwithothers: 1. ProvidetheMainorGuestWi-Finetworknameandpasswordtothem. 2. Ontheircomputers,usersmustopentheWi-FinetworkmanagerandconnecttotheMainor GuestWi-FinetworkoftheNETGEARZingMobileHotspotthepasswordyouprovided.(See HowDoIConnecttoWi-Fi?)
Connecting Through WPS

Wi-FiProtectedSetup(WPS)providesafast,simple,andsecurewaytoconnectWPS-enabled devicestoyourWi-Finetwork.Youdonthavetogivethename(SSID)andWi-Fipasswordofyour MainorGuestnetworktootherusers. TheWPSfeatureisavailableoncertaincameras,printers,smartphones,andlaptops.These deviceshaveeitherahardwarebuttonoraWPS-relatedoptioninthesoftware.Pleaseconsultthe userdocumentationofyourdevice. WPSisalwaysavailablefortheMainandGuestWi-FinetworksaslongastheWi-Firadioison (deviceisnotasleepduetostandbyoption,oroffwhiledeviceistethered). WPSisnotavailableinanyofthesesituations: n Wi-Firadioisoffwhileyourdeviceissleepingduetoinactivity. n Wi-Firadioisoffwhileyourdeviceistethered.SeeDisableWi-FiWhenTetheringDevice (ConnectedThroughUSB). n TheWi-FisecurityoptionisWPAPersonal,WEP,orWEP-related(forexample,WEP64Bit Open).(Note: WPSisavailableiftheWi-FisecurityoptionisWPA/WPA2Personal.)(SeeWiFiSecurity.) n Broadcastnetworknameisnotenabled.(SeeOptionsTab.) n MACFilterModeisWhitelist(Allowonlythoseinlist),butnocomputershavebeenaddedto thelist.(SeeSpecifyingComputersThatCanAccesstheNetworkinAllowingorDenying ComputersAccesstotheNetwork(MACFilter).) Ifthemaximumnumberofconnecteddevicesonthechosennetwork(MainorGuest)hasalready beenmet,anerrormessageindicatingthatthemaximumnumberofdeviceshasbeenreachedis displayedwhenyouattemptWPS.Disconnectoneoftheconnecteddevicesandthenretry. YoucanusetheWPSfeatureonyourdevicesWPSscreen,andontheZingManagersWi-Fi > Connectpage.
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Wi-Fi > WPS.
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2. TapeitherPair with Main Wi-FiorPair with Guest Wi-Fi.
Note: IfaPairbuttonisgray,thatwirelessnetworkiscurrentlyunavailable.(GuestWi-Ficouldbe turnedoff,Wi-Ficouldbeturnedoffbecauseyourdeviceistethered,etc.) 3. WhentheLCDofyourdevicedisplaysSelecttheWPSbuttononyourdevicetopair,press (within2minutes)theWPSbuttononthewirelessdeviceyouwanttoconnectorselectthe WPS-relatedoptioninyourdevicessoftware. YourNETGEARZingMobileHotspotandthewirelessdevicewillcommunicateandestablishthe connection.Ifnoproblemsareencountered,theLCDofyourNETGEARZingMobileHotspot displaysYourdevicecannowaccessyourhotspot.Ifyourdevicedoesnotconnect,trytoconnectit manually.(SeeHowDoIConnecttoWi-Fi?) Note: Ifyouwanttostopthepairingprocess,tapCancelintheWPSscreen.
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickWi-Fi. 3. BelowtheMain Wi-FiorGuest Wi-Fisections,clickWPS. 4. Performoneofthefollowing,dependingonwhethertheWi-Fideviceyouareaddingtoyour Wi-FinetworksupportsthePBC(PushButtonConfiguration)methodorthePIN(Personal
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InformationNumber)method. IftheWi-FidevicesupportsthePBC(PushButtonConfiguration)method: l ClickWPS button pairing. l Within2minutes,presstheWPSbuttononthewirelessdeviceyouwanttoconnectorselect theWPS-relatedoptioninyourdevicessoftware. or l IftheWi-FidevicehasaPINassociatedwithit: o FindoutthePINfortheWi-Fideviceyouareadding.Todothis,usethePINoptionin yourdevicessoftware.Alternatively,usetheWi-FiProtectedSetupWizardthatmaybe available,dependingonthemanufacturerofyourdevice. o IntheWebpage,clickEnter WPS PIN. o EnteryourdevicesPIN. o ClickSubmit. YourNETGEARZingMobileHotspotandthewirelessdevicewillcommunicateandestablishthe connection.Ifnoproblemsareencountered,themessageThedevicecannowaccessyour hotspotdisplays.Ifyourdevicedoesnotconnect,themessageNodevicewasconnected displaystrytoconnectitmanually.(SeeHowDoIConnecttoWi-Fi?) Note: Ifyouwanttostopthepairingprocess,clickCancel.
Connecting Through USB

Usethemicro-USBcable(included)toconnectyourdevicetoyourcomputer.
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Note: IfyoullbeusingUSBfortoconnecttotheInternet(andnotjustforchargingyourdevice),you mustinstallthedevicedriver.(SeeMakingaTetheredConnection.) Usethemicro-USBcablewhen: n Youwanttochargeyourdevice,butyoudontwanttousetheACcharger,ortheACchargeris notavailable. n YourcomputerdoesnothaveWi-Fi. n Youwanttopreventanyotherdevicesfromusingthehotspot.(SeeDisableWi-FiWhen TetheringDevice(ConnectedThroughUSB).) Note: Youcanalsoblockindividualdevices.SeeDisplayingandBlockingCurrentlyConnected Devices(BlockList)andAllowingorDenyingComputersAccesstotheNetwork(MACFilter). Toconnectyourdevicetoyourcomputer: 1. Insertthelarger(TypeA)endofthemicro-USBcableintoyourcomputer. 2. Inserttheotherendofthecableintothemicro-USBportonthesideofyourdevice. Note: Ifyourehavingproblems,seeCannotConnectThroughUSB.
Making a Tethered Connection

YourdevicesupportsadirectconnectionthroughaUSBcabletoaWindowsorMaccomputer.(This iscommonlyreferredtoasatetheredconnection.)
Note: IfyoullbeusingUSBfordatatransfer(andnotjustforchargingyourdevice),youmustinstall thedevicedriver.(SeeWindowsorMac,below.)NoInstallationCDisrequiredyourdevice supportstheTRU-Installfeature.
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Note: IfyoureusingMacOSX10.4.x,afteryouconnectyourdeviceyoumayseeawarning messagethatyourcomputerisrunningonUPSbackupbatteryandthatyoushouldperforma computershutdown.Youcancontinuewithyourwork.Topreventthismessagefrombeing displayed,installthedevicedriver(seeMac,below).
Windows
ToinstallthedevicedriveronWindows: 1. Makesureyourdeviceisturnedon. 2. Connectyourdevicetoyourcomputerthroughthemicro-USBcable. 3. IftheTRU-Installwindowisnotdisplayed,inWindowsExplorerbrowsetotheTRU-Installentry (underMyComputer),thenbrowsetotheWinfolderandrunSetup.exe. or IfyourerunningWindowsVistaandtheAutoPlaywindowopens,clickRun setup.exe. 4. IntheTRU-Installwindow,clickOK. 5. Followtheonscreeninstructions.
Mac
ToinstallthedevicedriveronMac: 1. Makesureyourdeviceisturnedon. 2. Connectyourdevicetoyourcomputerthroughthemicro-USBcable. 3. Inthewindowthatappears,double-clickthe.pkgfile. 4. Followtheonscreeninstructions. 5. Whenpromptedforyourpassword,enteryourMacpassword.
TRU-Install
TRU-Installisafeaturethatinstallsthenecessarydriversthefirsttimeyouconnectyourdeviceto yourWindowsorMaccomputerthroughthemicro-USBcable.(Fordetails,seeMakingaTethered Connection.)AninstallationCDisnotrequired. TRU-Installisenabledbydefault. Tochangethesetting: 1. IntheaddressbarofyourWebbrowser,typeoneofthefollowing: l http://SprintHotspot l http://192.168.1.1 Your Network Connection 25
2. IntheSign Infield,entertheZingManageradministratorpassword(1-31letters,numbers,and symbols).(Thedefaultpasswordispassword.) 3. ClickSettings > General > Software and Reset. 4. Select(toenableTRU-Install)orclear(todisableTRU-Install)thecheckboxlabeledInstall driver when connecting to Windows or MAC computers with a USB cable.
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LCD Touchscreen Interface

Accessyourdeviceandconnectioninformation,andconfiguredevicesettingsfromtheLCD touchscreeninterface. IftheLCDisnotlit,seeTurningYourDeviceOninTurningYourDeviceOnandOff.
Interpreting the LCD

TheLCDhomescreenshowsiconsandtextthatreflectthestatusofyourdeviceandyour connection,andscreenelementsthatlinktootherconfigurationscreens.
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1 2 3 4 5 Signalstrength Networkcarriername Networktype(GSM,3G,LTE)
Description
Datatransferindicator(WANtrafficupload(send)/download(receive)) GPSindicatorAppearsonlywhenGPStrackingison.Theiconpulses/glows whensearchingforsatellitesorwhiletrackingisinprogress. (SeeGPSSettings.)
USBtetherindicatorAppearswhenyourdeviceistetheredtoacomputer. (SeeConnectingThroughUSB.)
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7 Batterystatus
Description
(SeeBatteryInformationandSettings.) 8 RoamingindicatorWhendeviceisroaming,atriangleappearsintheSignal strengthicon,andaroamingmessageappears. (SeealsoSettingtheRoamingMode.) 9 AlertsIndicatesnumberofalertstoberead. (SeeAlertsScreen.) 10 11 Wi-FinetworknameandpasswordMainnetworknameandpassword,or Guestnetworknameandpassword(ifactive). DatausageIndicatestheamountofdatausedanddaysremaining. (SeeDataUsage.) 12 Connecteddeviceslist Iconshowsnumberofconnecteddevicesandisgreywhennodevicesare connected. (SeeConnectedDevicesScreen.) 13 Wi-Finetworkconfigurationandmanagement IconshowsnumberofconnecteddevicesandisgreywhenWi-Finetworks(Main andGuest)areturnedoff. (SeeWi-Fi.) 14 Settings (SeeSettingsScreen.) Tip: InformationontheLCDcanalsobeviewedandconfiguredintheZingManagerinterface.See HomePage.
LCD Information Screens

TheLCDhomescreenlinkstoseveralscreensusedtoconfigureyourdevice. n DataUsageDetailsofdataamountsusedincurrentsessionandcurrentbillingcycle.See DataUsagefordetails. n DevicesShowdevicesconnectedtoMainandGuestWi-Finetworks;blockdevicesfromusing thehotspot.SeeConnectedDevicesScreenfordetails. n Wi-FiWi-Finetworksetupandmanagement.SeeWi-FiScreenfordetails. n SettingsDeviceconfiguration.SeeSettingsScreenfordetails. LCD Touchscreen Interface 28
n AlertsShownetworkanddevicemessages.SeeAlertsScreenfordetails. Tip: TheinformationontheLCDscreenscanalsobeviewedandconfiguredintheZingManager interface.SeeZingManager(Browser)Interface.
Data Usage Screen

TheDataUsagescreenlinkstotwoscreensthatshowdatausagedetailsforthecurrentsession andforthecurrentplanbillingcycle. 1. OntheLCDhomescreen,taptheData Usagedisplayarea.
2. OntheDataUsagescreen,optionsareshowntoviewBillingCycleandcurrentSessiondata usage.Clickanicontoviewthedatausagedetails.
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Billing Cycle
Description
Showestimateddatausagedetailsforthecurrentbillingcycle. SeeBillingCycleScreen.
Session
Showestimateddatausagedetailsforthecurrentsession. SeeSessionScreen.
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SeeViewingDataUsagefordetails.
Billing Cycle Screen

TheBillingCyclescreenshowsestimateddatausagedetailsforthecurrentbillingcycle.
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Left Used Days left
Description
Dataamountstillavailableforuseinthecurrentbillingcycle Dataamountusedsincethebeginningofthecurrentbillingcycle Daysuntilthenextbillingcyclebegins
Cycle restarts Datethenextbillingcyclebegins
Session Screen
TheSessionscreenshowsestimateddatausagedetailssinceyourdeviceconnectedtothe network.
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Total Used
Description
Dataamountusedsinceyourdeviceconnectedtothenetwork
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Time connected Elapsed time
Description
Timethatyourdeviceconnectedtothenetwork Elapsedtimesinceyourdeviceconnectedtothenetwork
Connected Devices Screen

TheConnectedDevicesscreenshowsalistofalldevicesthatarecurrentlyconnectedtotheMainor GuestWi-Finetworks. 1. OntheLCDhomescreen,tapDevices(theiconindicatesthenumberofconnecteddevices).
2. OntheConnectedDevicesscreen,allconnecteddevicesareshownfortheMainandGuest Wi-Finetworks,andUSB(ifyourdeviceistethered).Tapalisteddevicetoseedevicedetails.
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Main Wi-Fi
Description
ListofdevicescurrentlyconnectedtotheMainWi-Finetwork. Tapthearrow toviewdevicedetailsortoblockadevice.
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SeeDeviceScreen. Guest Wi-Fi
Description
ListofdevicescurrentlyconnectedtotheGuestWi-Finetwork. Tapthearrow toviewdevicedetailsorblockyourdevice.
SeeDeviceScreen. Block List Tapthisbuttontoturntheblocklistonoroff,andtoviewalistofblockeddevices. SeeEnable/DisabletheBlockList.
ConnecteddevicescanalsobeseenintheZingManager.SeeStatus(ConnectionDetails). SeealsoDisplayingandBlockingCurrentlyConnectedDevices(BlockList).
Device Screen
TheDevicescreenshowstheIPandMACaddressesofacurrentlyconnecteddevice(thatyou pickedfromtheConnectedDevicesscreen).
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IP MAC address
Description
IP(InternetProtocol)addressoftheconnecteddevice MAC(MediaAccessControl)addressoftheconnecteddevice
Block Device / Taptodisconnectthedeviceandblockitfromre-connecting.SeeDisplayingand Unblock BlockingCurrentlyConnectedDevices(BlockList). Device IfcomingfromtheBlockList,taptoremovethedevicefromthelistandallowitto connecttotheWi-Finetworks.
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Wi-Fi Screen
TheWi-FiscreenlinkstoscreensthatconfiguretheMainandGuestWi-Finetworks. 1. Tap > Wi-Fi.
2. FromtheWi-Fiscreen,youcanchoosefromseveralWi-Fisetupandmanagementoptions.
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Main Wi-Fi
Description
ShoworupdatetheMainWi-Finetworknameandpassword. SeeMainWi-FiScreen. SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesandPasswords.
Guest Wi-Fi
TurntheGuestWi-Finetworkonoroff,andshoworupdatetheGuestWi-Fi networknameandpassword. SeeGuestWi-FiScreen. SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesandPasswords.
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WPS
Description
ConnectadevicetotheMainorGuestWi-FinetworkusingWPS(Wireless ProtectedSetup). SeeWPSScreen. SeeConnectingThroughWPS.
Options
ConfiguretheWi-Firadiooptions. SeeWi-FiOptionsScreen.
Block List
Turntheblocklistontopreventspecificdevicesfromconnectingtothehotspot, andshowthelistofdevicesthatarecurrentlyblocked. SeeBlockListScreen. SeeEnable/DisabletheBlockList.
Main Wi-Fi Screen

TheMainWi-FiscreenshowstheMainWi-Finetworksnameandpassword,andallowsyouto changethemifdesired.
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Name Password Edit
Description
ThisisthenamethatidentifiesyourMainWi-Finetworkandisvisibletoother Wi-Fi-enableddevices.SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesandPasswords. ThisisthepasswordthatotherWi-Fienableddevicesneedtoconnecttothe MainWi-Finetwork.SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesandPasswords. EdittheMainWi-Finameandpassword.SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNames andPasswords.
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Guest Wi-Fi Screen

TheGuestWi-FiscreenshowstheGuestWi-Finetworksnameandpassword,andallowsyouto turntheGuestWi-Finetworkonoroff.
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Name Password Edit
Description
ThisisthenamethatidentifiesyourGuestWi-Finetworkandisvisibletoother Wi-Fi-enableddevices.SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesandPasswords. ThisisthepasswordthatotherWi-Fienableddevicesneedtoconnecttothe GuestWi-Finetwork.SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesandPasswords. EdittheGuestWi-Finameandpassword.SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNames andPasswords.
Turn off Guest TurntheGuestWi-Finetworkonoroff.SeeSettingupaGuestWi-FiNetwork. Wi-Fi (or Turn on Guest Wi-Fi)
WPS Screen
TheWPSscreenletsyouconnectaWPS-enableddevicetoyourMainorGuestWi-Finetworks withoutusingthenetworknameandpassword.
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Note: IfaPairingbuttonisgray,pairingisnotcurrentlyavailableforthatWi-Finetwork.
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Description
Pair with Main TaptoallowaWPS-enableddevicetoconnecttotheMainWi-Finetwork.The Wi-Fi devicemustconnectwithin2minutes.SeeConnectingThroughWPS. Pair with Guest Wi-Fi TaptoallowaWPS-enableddevicetoconnecttotheGuestWi-Finetwork.The devicemustconnectwithin2minutes.SeeConnectingThroughWPS.
Wi-Fi Options Screen

TheWi-FiOptionsscreenincludessettingsforconfiguringtheWi-FiradioandotherWi-Fifeatures. Note: IfyouchangesomeWi-Fioptions,theWi-Firadiorestartswiththenewoptions.Anydevices thatwereconnectedtotheMainorGuestWi-Finetworkswillhavetobereconnected. 1. Tap > Wi-Fi > Options.
2. FromtheWi-FiOptionsscreen,youcanchoosefromseveralconfigurationoptions.
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Wi-Fi Info on Home screen.Tapthearrow
Description
ShoworhidetheWi-FinetworknameandWi-Finetworkpasswordonthehome toselecttheoption.
TheMainWi-FinetworkinformationisusedwhenGuestWi-Fiisturnedoff, otherwisetheGuestWi-Fiinformationisused. SeeDisplayingWi-FiNetworkNameandPasswordonLCDHomeScreen. USB Tether TurntheWi-Firadiooff(orleaveiton)whendeviceistetheredtoacomputer(or otherdevice).Tapthearrow toselecttheoption.
SeeDisableWi-FiWhenTetheringDevice(ConnectedThroughUSB). Note: Ifyouchangethisoption,yourselectiontakeseffectafteryourestartyour device(poweroffandpoweronagain). Max Wi-Fi Devices SetthetotalnumberofdevicesthatcanconnecttotheMainandGuestWi-Fi networks.Tapthearrow tosetthevalue.
SeeSettingtheMaximumNumberofWi-FiDevices. Note: Ifyouchangethisoption,yourdevicewillresetanddeviceswillhavetobe reconnected. Guest Wi-Fi Password Setdevicetogeneratearandompassword(orkeepitunchanged)eachtime GuestWi-Fiisturnedon.Tapthearrow toselecttheoption.
SeeRandomizingtheGuestWi-FiPassword. Note: Ifyouchangethisoption,yourdevicewillresetanddeviceswillhavetobe reconnected. Wi-Fi Channel ChangethechannelusedbytheWi-Firadio.Tapthearrow channel. SeeWi-FiChannel. Note: Ifyouchangethisoption,yourdevicewillresetanddeviceswillhavetobe reconnected. toselectthe
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Block List Screen

TheBlockListscreenshowsalistofalldevicesthatyouhaveindicatedarenotallowedtoconnectto yourWi-Finetworks. Youcanselectadevicetoviewitsdetailsandtounblockit(allowittoconnecttoyourWi-Fi networks).
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Off / On View blocked devices
Description
Taptoturntheblocklistonoroff.Whenblocklistison,anydevicesontheblock listwillnotbeabletoconnecttoyourdevice. TapthisbuttontoviewalistofdevicesthatarenotallowedtoconnecttotheWi-Fi networks.
Device names ListofdevicesnotallowedtoconnecttotheWi-Finetworks. Tapthearrow toviewdevicedetailsorunblockthedevice.
SeeDeviceScreen.
Settings Screen
TheSettingsscreenlinkstoscreensthatconfigureyourdevicesnon-Wi-Fi-relatedsettings. 1. Tap > Settings.
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2. FromtheSettingsscreen,youcanchoosefromseveraldevicesetupandmanagementoptions.
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Display
Description
SettheLCDscreenbrightnessandtimeoutperiod,andturntheLEDonoroff. SeeDisplayScreenandDisplaySettingsfordetails.
Network
Setthenetworkconnectionmode(typeofnetworkthatyourdevicecanconnect to)androamingoptions,andshowthecurrentnetworkconnectionstatus. SeeNetworkScreenandNetworkSettingsfordetails.
Sleep
SettheWi-Firadiotogotosleepifnodevicesconnectafterasetperiodoftime. SeeSleepScreenandSettingtheSleep(Inactivity)Timerfordetails.
GPS
TurnGPStrackingonoroff,andsetthetypeoftrackingfixtoperform. SeeGPSScreenandGPSSettingsfordetails.
Reset
Resetthehotspot. SeeResetScreenandResettingYourDevicefordetails.
More
Viewdetailsaboutthehotspot,getsupport,andprovidefeedbacktoSprint.See MoreScreen.
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Display Screen
TheDisplayscreenletsyouconfigureyourdevicesLCDandLEDbehavior.
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Screen Brightness lastlonger.)Tapthearrow
Description
SetthebrightnessoftheLCDtoBrightorDim.(UseDimtomakeyourbattery toselecttheoption.
SeeSettingtheLCDBrightness. LED IndicateswhethertheLEDisused(On)ornot(Off).Tapthearrow theoption. SeeTurningtheLEDOnorOff. Screen Timeout ThelengthoftimetheLCDwilldisplaybeforeturningoff.Tapthearrow to selectthetimeoutperiodsthatwillapplywhenthedeviceisrunningoffthe battery,ACpower,oristetheredtothecomputer. SeeDisplay > TimeoutScreenandSettingtheLCDTimeout. Wi-Fi Info on Home ShoworhidetheWi-FinetworknameandWi-Finetworkpasswordonthehome screen.Tapthearrow toselecttheoption. toselect
TheMainWi-FinetworkinformationisusedifGuestWi-Fiisturnedoff,otherwise theGuestWi-Fiinformationisused. SeeDisplayingWi-FiNetworkNameandPasswordonLCDHomeScreen.
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Display > Timeout Screen

TheDisplay > Timeoutscreenletsyousetdifferenttimeoutperiodsdependingonhowthedeviceis powered.
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Timeout on Battery Tapthearrow
Description
ThelengthoftimetheLCDwilldisplay,whileonbatterypower,beforeturningoff. toselectthetimeoutperiodthatwillapply.
Choosetheshortestperiodtomakeyourbatterylastlonger.SeeSettingtheLCD Timeout. Timeout on AC Charger ThelengthoftimetheLCDwilldisplay,whileusingtheACcharger,before turningoff.Tapthearrow toselectthetimeoutperiodthatwillapply.
Choosetheshortestperiodtomakeyourbatterylastlonger.SeeSettingtheLCD Timeout. Timeout on USB ThelengthoftimetheLCDwilldisplay,whiletetheredtothecomputer,before turningoff.Tapthearrow toselectthetimeoutperiodthatwillapply.
Choosetheshortestperiodtomakeyourbatterylastlonger.SeeSettingtheLCD Timeout.
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Network Screen
TheNetworkscreenshowsyourcurrentnetworkconnectionstatus,andletsyouconfigureyour devicesconnectionmodeandroamingoptions.
Item
Description
toselect
Network Mode Thetypeofnetworkthatyourdevicecanconnectto.Tapthearrow themode. SeeSettingtheAllowedNetworkMode. Roaming
Tapthearrow todisplaytheRoamingOptionsscreen,whereyoucanchoose theareasinwhichyourdevicecanroam,anddisplaywarningswhenroaming. SeeRoamingScreen.
Status
Tapthearrow characteristics.
toshowthecurrentconnectionstatusandsignal
SeeStatusScreen. Updates Tapthearrow toupdateyourhotspotspreferredroaminglist,ortore-run hands-freeactivation. SeeUpdatesScreen.
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Roaming Screen
TheRoamingscreenletsyouchoosewhereyourdevicecanroam,andindicateifwarning messagesshouldappearonyourdevicewhenenteringanewroamingarea.
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Roaming Mode international).Tapthearrow
Description
Theareasinwhichyourdevicecanroam(Sprintonly,domesticonly, toselecttheareas.
SeeSettingtheRoamingMode. Domestic Roaming Guard International Roaming Guard Indicateswhetherawarningwillappearwhenyouenterdomesticroamingareas. Tapthearrow toselecttheoption.
SeeSettingtheRoamingMode. Indicateswhetherawarningwillappearwhenyouenterinternationalroaming areas. Tapthearrow toselecttheoption.
SeeSettingtheRoamingMode.
Status Screen
TheStatusscreenshowsdetailsaboutthecurrentmobilebroadbandconnection.
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Status Network Status Signal Strength RSRP RSRQ RS-SINR PLMID Band TX power RX Power HRPD RSSI HRPD EcIo CDMA RSSI CDMA EcIo Channel PRev Networktype(GSM,3G,LTE).
Description
Statusofconnectiontomobilebroadbandnetwork(Connected/disconnected).
Thesignalstrengthlistedasanumberofbars(ahighernumbermeansa strongersignal). Thesignalstrengthofthenetwork(ReferenceSignalReceivedPower). Thesignalqualityofthenetwork(ReferenceSignalReceivedQuality). SignaltoInterferenceNoiseRatiobasedonReferenceSignals(narrowbandand wideband). TheLTEcellthatiscurrentlyservingthehotspot. TheLTEBandbeingusedfortheconnection. Thetransmitterpower.Ahighernumberisbetter. Thereceiverpower.Ahighernumberisbetter. Signalstrengthofthenetwork. Dimensionlessratiooftheaveragepowerofachannel,typicallythepilotchannel, tothetotalsignalpower. Signalstrengthofthenetwork. Dimensionlessratiooftheaveragepowerofachannel,typicallythepilotchannel, tothetotalsignalpower. DRC(DigitalRatecontrol)channelnumber. PRL(PreferredRoamingList)version.ToupdatethePRL,seeNetwork > PreferencesTab. Powerlevelinthereceivedradiosignal(ReceivedSignalStrengthIndication) Qualityofthepilotchannelasarationofthereceivedpowertooverallnoise. ReceivedSignalCodePower. 44
ThefollowingvaluesappeariftheNetworkstatusisLTE.
ThefollowingvaluesappeariftheNetworkstatusisCDMA/3G.
ThefollowingvaluesappeariftheNetworkstatusisGSM. RSSI EcIo RSCP
Updates Screen
TheUpdatesscreenletyouupdateyourdevicespreferredroaminglist,andre-runHands-Free Activation.
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Update PRL
Description
Tapthearrow ,thentapYestocheckthenetworktoseeifanewPRL (PreferredRoamingList)isavailable,anduseittoupdateyourdevice. Followtheinstructionsthatappear.
Update Network Settings
Tapthearrow
,thentapYestore-runHFA(HandsFreeActivation).
Followtheinstructionsthatappear.
Sleep Screen
TheSleepscreenletsyouchoosehowlongtheWi-Firadiowillstayonwithnodevicesconnected.
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5 minutes 5 minutes 15 minutes 60 minutes Never
Description
TurnsofftheWi-Firadioifnodeviceshavebeenconnectedforthisperiodoftime. (Choosetheshortestperiodtomakeyourbatterylastlonger.)SeeSettingthe Sleep(Inactivity)Timer.
TheWi-Firadiodoesnotturnoffwhentherearenotdevicesconnected.
GPS Screen
TheGPSscreenletsyouenableordisabletheGPSservice.
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GPS Service
Description
IndicateswhetherGPSisenabled(On)ordisabled(Off).SeeEnabling/ DisablingGPS. TapthisbuttontogetaGPSlocationfix(one-time,orcontinuous,dependingon theGPSMode). Indicateshowoftenyourdeviceshouldobtainafix.Tapthearrow thefixtype.SeeSettingtheGPSMode. toselect
ThefollowingappearonlywhenGPSisenabled. Get GPS fix GPS Mode
Reset Screen
TheResetscreenisusedtoresetyourdevicetodefaultsettings.
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Factory Reset Tapthearrow tobegin.
Description
Resetsyourdevicetofactorydefaultsettings,andclearsyouraccountdetails.
SeeResettingtoFactoryDefaultSettings. Settings Reset Resetsyourdevicetofactorydefaultsettings,butleavesyourSprintaccount detailsunchanged.Tapthearrow SeeResettingDeviceSettingsOnly. Clear Programming Clearsyouraccountdetails.Tapthearrow SeeClearingAccountDetailsOnly. tobegin. tobegin.
More Screen
TheMorescreenoptionsprovideadevicetutorial,customersupportandfeedbacklinks,instructions fordownloadingamobileappforthehotspot,anddetailsaboutyourdevice.
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Support Tapthearrow
Description
fordetailsongettingcustomersupport,andtoviewthedevice
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tutorial.SeeSupportScreen. About Feedback Mobile Apps Tapthearrow Tapthearrow Tapthearrow device.
Description
toviewinformationaboutyourdevice.SeeAboutScreen. fordetailsonsendingyourfeedbacktoSprint. fordetailsondownloadingamobileappformanagingyour
Support Screen
TheSupportscreenincludescontactinformationformanagingyouraccountandgettingcustomer support,andalinktoviewatutorialonusingyourdevice.
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Support link Personal Business View tutorial
Description
URLforgettingsupportforyourdevice. ContactnumbersforhelpwithyourSprintaccount.
Tapthisbuttontoviewthedevicetutorialthatwasshownwhenyourdevicewas activated.
About Screen
TheAboutscreenshowsdetailedinformationaboutyourmobilehotspotandaccount.
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MEID ICCID Activation status Zing Manager Wi-Fi name
Description
TheMEIDofyourhotspot(displayedonthepackagingandinsidethebattery compartment). TheserialnumberoftheSIM. Thehotspotsactivationstatus(Activated/Deactivated)andthedateandtime thestatuschanged. TheWebpagesURL. ThehotspotsMainWi-Finetworkname.SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesand Passwords. Thehotspotstelephonenumber. PreferredRoamingListversionnumber. Thebatterytemperature. Themanufacturersnameforyourdevice. Thehotspotsfirmwareversion. Thedatethefirmwareversionwascreated. ThePRIversionforthehotspotsroutinghardware.ThePRI(ProductRelease
MAC Address ThehotspotsMediaAccessControl(MAC)address. My number PRL Temperature Model Firmware Version Firmware Build Date PRI Version
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Item
Description
Instructions)isafilethatcontainsthesettingsusedtoconfigurewirelessproducts foraparticularserviceprovider,customer,orpurpose.
Web App Version
TheWebpageversion.
Mobile Apps Screen

TheMobileAppsscreentellsyouwheretodownloadamobileapptocheckthehotspotsstatusand accessextrafeatures.
Feedback Screen
TheFeedbackscreenprovidesURLsforsiteswhereyoucanprovideuswithfeedbackaboutyour device.
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Alerts Screen
TheAlertsscreenshowsnetworkordevicealertsforsituationsthatrequireyourattention. 1. Onthehomescreen,taptheAlertstab.
2. Readthefirstalertthatappearsandfollowtheinstructionstoresolvetheissue.Forexample,in thefollowingalert,tapConnect.Whenyourdeviceconnects,thealertisremoved.
Eithertap
tostopreadingalerts,ortapthedownarrow
toreadthenextalert.
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Zing Manager (Browser) Interface

Accessyourdeviceandconnectioninformation,andconfiguredevicesettingsfromtheZing Manager(browser)interface.
Home Page
ThehomepageistheentrypagefortheZingManagerinterface. Youcan: n Viewyourdatausageandstatusinformationforyourdataconnection. n ManageyourmobilebroadbandnetworkconnectionandWi-Ficonnections. n Viewalertmessages.
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1
Description
HomepageClicktoviewtheHomePage.
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Description
DevicespageClicktoviewtheDevicesPage. Wi-FipageClicktoviewtheWi-FiPage. GPSpageClicktoviewtheGPSPage. SettingspageClicktoviewtheSettingsPage. MobilebroadbandconnectioninformationSeeMobileBroadbandInformation andSettings. ListofdevicesconnectedtothehotspotsMainorGuestWi-Finetworks. MyAccountSummaryBasicinformationaboutyourSprintdataplan.Formore details,clickMy Sprinttoconnecttoyouraccountat mysprint.sprint.com/mysprint. YourWi-FiDetailsYourmainWi-Finetworksnameandpassword. MobileappstorelinkClicktoviewtheNETGEARMobileApplicationPageina newbrowserwindowortab.UsethelinksonthatpagetodownloadmobileZing ManagerappsforyourApple,Android,orKindledevice. TwitterClicktoviewtheAirCardTwitterfeedinanewbrowserwindowortab. (Yourdevicemustbeconnectedtothenetworkforthisoptiontowork.) FacebookClicktoviewtheAirCardFacebookpageinanewbrowserwindow ortab.(Yourdevicemustbeconnectedtothenetworkforthisoptiontowork.) FeedbackClicktosendNETGEARyourcommentsonyourdevice.See FeedbackPage.(Yourdevicemustbeconnectedtothenetworkforthisoptionto work.) InternationalInformationClicktoviewSprintsInternationalCoverageAreas searchfeatureinanewbrowserwindowortab.(Yourdevicemustbeconnected tothenetworkforthisoptiontowork.) ImportantInformationClicktoreadimportantsafetyinformationabouttheZing MobileHotspot. AlertsAlertsremainuntilissueisresolved. Estimateddatausageforcurrentsession. Estimateddatausageforcurrentbillingperiod.
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Displaying the Zing Manager Home Page

Therearetwowaysyoucandisplaythehomepageofyourdevice. Note: Youcandisplaythehomepageonlywhenyourdeviceisturnedonandyouhaveestablished aconnectiontoit(throughWi-Fiorthroughthemicro-USBcable). Todisplaythehomepage,typeoneofthefollowingintheaddressbarofyourWebbrowser: n http://SprintHotspot
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n http://192.168.1.1 Note: IfyoureusingtheGoogleChromeWebbrowser,aftertypingintheaddressbar,pressthe DownArrowkeyandthenpresstheEnterkey.(IfyoudontpresstheDownArrowfirst,aGoogle searchstartsinsteadofloadingtheZingManager.) IfyourWebbrowserdisplaysanerrormessage,seeCannotDisplaytheHomePage.
Logging In as an Administrator
Loggingintothehomepageallowsyoutoviewmoredetailedinformationaboutyourdevice,andto manageitssettings,broadbandnetworkconnection,andWi-Finetworks. Note: Tologintothehomepage,yourcomputermustbetetheredtoyourdevice,orconnectedto yourdevicesMainWi-Finetwork.YoucannotloginovertheGuestWi-Finetwork. Note: Ifyoudontlogin,youcanonlyviewthecurrentnetworkconnectionstatusandalistof devicesconnectedtotheMainandGuestWi-Finetworks. Note: Tobeabletomakechangestoyourdevicessettings,youmustbeconnectedtoyourdevice viatheMainWi-Finetwork,orviaatetheredconnection Tologin: 1. IntheaddressbarofyourWebbrowser,typeoneofthefollowing: l http://SprintHotspot l http://192.168.1.1 2. IntheSign Infield,entertheZingManageradministratorpassword(1-31letters,numbers,and symbols).(Thedefaultpasswordispassword.Itsrecommendedyouchangethepassword,if youhaventalready.SeeChangingtheZingManagerPassword.)
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3. ClickSign In. Afteraperiodofinactivity,youwillbeautomaticallyloggedoff(timeoutsecurityfeature).
Data Usage
DatausageestimatesareshownintheDataUsagesectionofthehomepage.
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Note: Datausageamountsareapproximateandshouldnotbeusedforbillingpurposes.For accuratedatausageamounts,checkwithSprintorclicktheMySprintlinkintheMyAccount Summarysectiontoviewyouraccountdetails. TheDataUsagesectiondisplaysmonthlybillingperiodstatisticsandcurrentsessionstatistics.
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Currentbillingcycle Remaining this month Used this month Reset button
Description
Amountofdatastillavailablefromthemonthlylimit,andthenumberofdays remainingbeforethenextbillingperiodbegins. Theamountofdatasentandreceivedduringthebillingperiodforeachnetwork type. Clicktosetthedisplayedmonthlyusagevaluesto0MB. Important: Thisdoesnotresettheactualdatausageforthebillingcycle.
Currentsession Used Elapsed time Dataamountusedsinceyourdeviceconnectedtothenetwork Lengthoftimethatyourdevicehasbeenconnectedtothenetwork
My Account Summary
TheMyAccountSummarysectionshowsbasicinformationaboutyourplan,andincludesalinkto seemoredetailedinformation.
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Thefollowinginformationisdisplayed.
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My data plan My number My Sprint
Description
ThetypeofSprintdataplanusedonyourhotspot. Thetelephonenumberlinkedtoyourdataplan. Clicktoconnecttoyouraccountatmysprint.sprint.com/mysprint.
Alerts
TheAlertssectionshowsnetworkordevicealertsforsituationsthatrequireyourattention.
Thefollowinginformationisdisplayedforeachalert.
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Alert title Description
Description
Ashortdescriptionoftheissuetobeaddressed. Thealertmessageand,ifappropriate,linksorbuttonstotakeactiononthealert. (Forexample,theUpdatenowlinkinthesecondalertshownabovewouldtake youtotheSoftwareUpdatescreen.)
Thealertsdisappearonlywhentheissuestheydescribeareresolved. YoucanalsoviewthealertsonthehotspotsLCD.SeeAlertsScreen. SeealsoAlertsforalistofalertsyoumayencounterandthecorrectiveactionsrequired.
Status (Connection Details)

TheStatussectionshowsdetailsaboutyourmobilebroadbandserviceandconnectionstate,your hotspotsbatterychargelevel,andliststhedevicesthatareconnectedtotheMainandGuestWi-Fi networks.
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Signal strength and roaming status Network carrier name Network type Send / Receive indicators Roaming message Connect / Disconnect button
Description
Themorebars,thestrongerthesignal.Atriangleintheiconmeansyourdeviceis roaming.SeeSignalInformationfordetails.
Nameoftheavailablenetwork.Forexample,Sprint. LTE,3G,GSM Up(sendingdata)/Down(receivingdata) Thisiconappearswhenyouareconnectedtothemobilenetwork. IndicateswhetheryourdeviceisroamingonaSprintnetwork,domestically,or internationally. Clickthisbuttontoconnectordisconnectyourdevicefromthemobilenetwork.
Battery charge Indicatestheremainingcapacityofthebattery,anditschargingstate.See level BatteryInformationandSettingsfordetails. Devices Connected Main Wi-FiAlistofdevicescurrentlyconnectedtotheMainWi-Finetwork. Guest Wi-FiAlistofdevicescurrentlyconnectedtotheGuestWi-Finetwork. Youcanclickanyofthedevicenamestoviewtheirdetails,ortoblockthemfrom usingyournetwork.SeeDisplayingandBlockingCurrentlyConnectedDevices (BlockList).
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Devices Page
TheDevicespageletsyouseelistsofdevicesthatareconnectedtoyourMainandGuestWi-Fi networks. Note: TheselistsarealsoshownintheDevices Connectedsectionontheleftsideofthepage. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickDevices.
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Main Wi-Fi Guest Wi-Fi
Description
AlistofdevicescurrentlyconnectedtotheMainWi-Finetwork. AlistofdevicescurrentlyconnectedtotheGuestWi-Finetwork.
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Youcanclickanyofthedevicenamestoviewdetailedinformation,andtoblockthemfromusing yournetwork.SeeDisplayingandBlockingCurrentlyConnectedDevices(BlockList).
Wi-Fi Page
FromtheWi-Fipage,youcanconfiguretheWi-Finetwork,includingWi-Fisecurity.
Connect Tab
FromtheConnecttaboftheWi-Fipage,youcanconfigureaccesstoyourMainandGuestWi-Fi networks. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickWi-Fi > Connect.
Youcan:
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n EdittheMainorGuestWi-Finamesandpasswords.SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesand Passwords. n TurntheGuestWi-Finetworkonoroff.SeeSettingupaGuestWi-FiNetwork. n ConnectdevicesusingWPS.SeeConnectingThroughWPS. Thefollowinginformationisdisplayed.
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Main Wi-Fi Name Password WPS Guest Wi-Fi Turn Off / Turn On
Description
ThisisthenamethatidentifiesyourMainWi-Finetworkandisvisibletoother Wi-Fi-enableddevices.SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesandPasswords. ThisisthepasswordthatotherWi-Fienableddevicesneedtoconnecttothe MainWi-Finetwork.SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesandPasswords. ConnectadevicetotheMainWi-FinetworkusingWPS.SeeConnecting ThroughWPS. ClickthisbuttontoturntheGuestWi-Finetworkonoroff. Note: TherestoftheGuestWi-Fifields/buttonsappearonlywhentheGuest Wi-Finetworkison. ThisisthenamethatidentifiesyourGuestWi-Finetworkandisvisibletoother Wi-Fi-enableddevices.SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesandPasswords. ThisisthepasswordthatotherWi-Fienableddevicesneedtoconnecttothe GuestWi-Finetwork.SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesandPasswords. ConnectadevicetotheGuestWi-FinetworkusingWPS.SeeConnecting ThroughWPS.
Name Password WPS
Options Tab
FromtheOptionstaboftheWi-Fipage,youcanconfigureyourWi-Finetworksconnection parametersandsecurity,andadditionalWi-Fioptions. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.)
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2. ClickWi-Fi > Options.
Youcan: n EdittheMainorGuestWi-Finamesandpasswords.SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesand Passwords. n LimitthenumberofdevicesthatcanconnecttotheMainandGuestWi-Finetworks. n ConfigureyourWi-Finetworksconnectionparametersandsecurity,andadditionalWi-Fi options. Note: ForsomeoftheseWi-Fisettings,ifyouchangethem,allconnecteddeviceswillbe disconnectedandhavetoreconnectafterthesettingsaresaved.
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Main Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Name
Description
ThisisthenamethatidentifiesyourMainWi-Finetworkandisvisibletoother Wi-Fi-enableddevices.(SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesandPasswords.)
Wi-Fi Password ThisisthepasswordthatotherWi-Fienableddevicesneedtoconnecttothe MainWi-Finetwork.(SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesandPasswords.) Guest Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Network name Password ThisisthenamethatidentifiesyourGuestWi-Finetworkandisvisibletoother Wi-Fi-enableddevices.(SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesandPasswords.) ThisisthepasswordthatotherWi-Fienableddevicesneedtoconnecttothe GuestWi-Finetwork.(SeeChangeWi-FiNetworkNamesandPasswords.)
Generate a new Ifselected,arandompasswordisusedeachtimeGuestWi-Fiisrestarted.See password each RandomizingtheGuestWi-FiPassword. time I turn on the Guest Wi-Fi Max Wi-Fi Max Wi-Fi YoucanlimitthetotalnumberofWi-Fidevices(1-10)thatcanconnecttothe MainandGuestWi-Finetworks.SeeSettingtheMaximumNumberofWi-Fi Devices. Note: IfyouchangeMaxWi-FitheMainWi-FiandGuestWi-Fivaluesadjust automatically. Main Wi-Fi / Guest Wi-Fi SetthemaximumnumberofWi-FidevicesthatcanconnecttoeachoftheWi-Fi networks(MainandGuest).ThetotalislimitedtotheMaxWi-Fivalue. Click toincreasetheMainWi-Finumber,or Wi-Finumber. Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Info on Home ChoosewhethertoshoworhidetheWi-Finetworknameandpasswordonthe hotspotshomescreen.(ChooseHideifyouwanttobesureunwantedusers cantlookatthehomescreenandlogin.)TheMainWi-Finetworkinformationis usedifGuestWi-Fiisturnedoff,otherwisetheGuestWi-Fiinformationisused. SeeDisplayingWi-FiNetworkNameandPasswordonLCDHomeScreen. ChoosewhethertheWi-Firadioturnsofforstaysonwhenyourdeviceis tetheredtoacomputer.SeeDisableWi-FiWhenTetheringDevice(Connected ThroughUSB). Thissettingdeterminesthetypeofwirelessdevicesthatcanconnecttoyour network. toincreasetheGuest
USB Tether
Connection Mode
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Recommendedoptions:
Description
n 802.11 GChooseonlyifyourecertainthatalloftheWi-Fidevicesused withyourhotspotsupport802.11G.ThisoptionensuresfasterWi-Fi speeds. n 802.11 B/G/Nor802.11 B/GChooseifyourenotsurewhichmodesthe Wi-Fidevicesusedwithyourhotspotsupport. Note: Ifyouchangethisvalueto802.11 B/G/NandthespecifiedWi-Fisecurity Encryptiontypeisnotsupportedbythisvalue,thesecurityEncryptiontypemay changetoWPA/WPA2 Personal. Wi-Fi Channel ThisistheactivechanneloftheWi-Fiaccesspoint.Ifyournetworkishaving performanceissues(possiblycausedbyotherWi-Finetworksinthevicinity usingthesamechannel),tryadifferentWi-Fichannel.SeeWi-FiChannel.
RTS Threshold Thissettingspecifiesthesmallestpacketsize,inbytes,forwhichRTS/CTS (RequesttoSend/CleartoSend)handshakingisused.Therecommended valueis2347.Changethisvalueonlyifyoureexperiencinginconsistentdata flow.Makeonlyminorchangestothisvalue. Fragmentation Threshold Thissettingspecifiesthelargestallowablesize,inbytes,forapacket.Ifthe packetislargerthanthis,itisfragmentedintomultiplepacketbeforeitis transmitted.Topreventpoornetworkperformance,itsrecommendedtokeep thisvalueaslargeaspossible(upto2346). Ifbroadcastisenabled(Yes),thewirelessnetworkisdisplayedinthelistof Wi-Finetworksavailableinthelocalarea.Forincreasedsecurity,setthisfieldto No.YouwillneedtogivetheWi-Finetworkname(MainorGuest)tothepeople whowillbeaccessingyournetwork,andWPSwillnotbeavailable. ThetypeofsecurityusedbytheMainWi-Finetwork.SeeWi-FiSecurity. ThetypeofsecurityusedbytheGuestWi-Finetwork.SeeWi-FiSecurity.
Security Broadcast Network Name
Encryption Guest Encryption
MAC Filter Tab

MAC(MediaAccessControl)filteringcanpreventunauthorizedwirelessdevicesfromconnectingto yournetwork. TheMACfilterisusedtogrant(whitelist)orblock(blacklist)wirelessdevicesaccesstotheWi-Fi andmobilebroadband(GSM,3G,LTE)networks.AccessisbasedontheMACaddressofeach wirelessdevice.
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MACfilteringincreasessecurityofyournetwork.Youcangiveaccesstoyournetwork,basedonthe MACaddressofthewirelessdevices.ThismakesitharderforahackertouseaMACaddressto accessyournetwork. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickWi-Fi > MAC Filter.
Youcan: n TurnMACfilteringoff(None)oron(BlockListorWhiteList). n Addorremoveadevicefromthelist.(SeeSpecifyingComputersThatCanAccessthe NetworkandSpecifyingComputersThatAreNotAllowedtoAccesstheNetworkinAllowing orDenyingComputersAccesstotheNetwork(MACFilter)). Thefollowinginformationisdisplayed.
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MAC Filter Mode
Description
n NoneAnydevicecanconnecttotheWi-Finetworks. n Black ListThelisteddeviceswillnotbeabletoconnecttotheWi-Fi
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networks.
Description
n White ListOnlythelisteddeviceswillbeallowedtoconnecttotheWi-Fi networks. Black ListorWhite List Name MAC Address Adescriptionofthedevice(theownersname,thedevicespurpose,etc.) ThedevicesMACaddress.
GPS Page
FromtheGPS page,youcanobtainyourcurrentlocationcoordinates(latitude,longitude,altitude, etc.). YoucanalsoenableordisableGPStracking,andchoosethetrackingmethodbeingused(one-time orcontinuous). 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.)
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2. ClickGPS.
Youcan: n StartorStoptracking(ifGPSModeisContinuous) n Updatethecurrentlocationinformation(ifGPSModeisOne-time) Note: ThefirsttimethatyouaccessGPS,youwillbepromptedtoreadandaccepttheLocationBasedServices(LBS)enduserlicenseagreement.Youmustaccepttheagreementbeforeyoucan usetheGPSfeature. Note: Forbestresults,minimizethenumberofobstructionsbetweenyourdeviceandtheGPS satellites. Thefollowinginformationisdisplayed.
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Most recent position fix Update location / Cancel IftheGPSModeis:
Description
n One-timeClickUpdate locationtogetalocationfix,orclickCancel
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or Start / Stop Status Time of fix Latitude Longitude Altitude Speed Heading Satellites GPS Settings Enable GPS
Description
tostopwaitingforthefixtocomplete. n ContinuousClickStarttobegintrackingandrefreshingthelocationfix informationregularly,orclickStoptostoptracking. MessageindicatingwhattheGPSsystemisdoing(Forexample,Tracking afix,Searchingforsatellites,Inactive) Thisisthedateandtimethatthelastfixwastaken. Latitudeattimeoflastfix.(Forexample,N32.51.73) Longitudeattimeoflastfix.(Forexample,W105.11.7) Elevationattimeoflastfix.(Forexample,40meters) Speedatwhichdevicewasmovingattimeoflastfix.(Forexample, 3.1mph) Directioninwhichdevicewasmovingattimeoflastfix.(Forexample, East) Thenumberofsatellitesusedtogetthelastfix. TurnstheGPSserviceonoroff.SeeEnabling/DisablingGPS. Note: Forbestresults,minimizethenumberofobstructionsbetweenyour deviceandtheGPSsatellites.
Use Metric units
ThissettingspecifieswhethertousemetricunitswhendisplayingtheGPS results(forexample,foraltitude,speed,andHEPE).SeeUsingMetric Units. Thissettingdetermineshowoftenyourdeviceshouldobtainafix.See SettingtheGPSMode. n One-timeAsinglefixisused.Usethisoptionifyoullbeusingyour deviceatthesamelocation. n ContinuousFixesareobtainedeveryfewseconds(alsoknownas auto-tracking).Thisisusefulforturn-by-turn(TBT)navigation applications,suchasdrivingdirections,andforNMEA-enabled applications.
GPS mode
Settings Page
FromtheSettingspage,youcanconfigureyourdevice,networksettings,androutersettings.
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General > Device Tab

FromtheGeneral > DevicetaboftheSettingspage,youcanconfigureyourdevicesdisplayand LEDstatusindicator,sleepsettings,ZingManager(Webbrowser)URLandZingManager administratorpassword. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > General > Device.
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Screen
Description
Screen Brightness SetthebrightnessoftheLCDtoBrightorDim.(UseDimtomakeyour batterylastlonger.) SeeSettingtheLCDBrightness.
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Screen Timeout
Description
Timeout on Battery ThelengthoftimetheLCDwilldisplay,whileonbatterypower,before turningoff. Choosetheshortestperiodtomakeyourbatterylastlonger.SeeSettingthe LCDTimeout. Timeout on AC ThelengthoftimetheLCDwilldisplay,whileusingtheACcharger,before turningoff. Choosetheshortestperiodtomakeyourbatterylastlonger.SeeSettingthe LCDTimeout. Timeout on USB ThelengthoftimetheLCDwilldisplay,whiletetheredtothecomputer, beforeturningoff. Choosetheshortestperiodtomakeyourbatterylastlonger.SeeSettingthe LCDTimeout. Hotspot LED LED Sleep Wi-Fi Standby TurnsofftheWi-Firadioifnodeviceshavebeenconnectedforthisperiodof time.(Choose5minutestomakeyourbatterylastlonger.)SeeSettingthe Sleep(Inactivity)Timer. TheURLusedtoshowthehomepage.SeeChangingtheZingManager URL. Thepasswordusedtoshowthehomepage.SeeChangingtheZing ManagerPassword. IndicateswhethertheLEDisused(On)ornot(Off).SeeTurningtheLED OnorOff.
Homepage Zing Manager Zing Manager Password
General > Software and Reset Tab

Fromthistab,youcansaveyourcurrentdevicesettingsandrestorethemlater,updateyour software,resetyourdevicetodefaultsettings,andsetyourdevicestartupoptions. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.)
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2. ClickSettings > General > Software and Reset.
Youcan: n Backupandrestoreyourhotspotsconfiguration,ifneeded.SeeExportingSettingsand ImportingSettings. n Updateyourdevicessoftware.SeeUpdateMobileHotspotSoftwareandFirmware. n Resetsomeorallofyourdevicessettings.SeeResettingtoFactoryDefaultSettings,Resetting DeviceSettingsOnlyandClearingAccountDetailsOnly. n Configurethehotspottoinstalltetheringdrivers(ifneeded)whendeviceisconnectedviaUSBto aWindowsorMacsystem.SeeTRU-Install. Thefollowinginformationisdisplayed.
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Description
Download / Backup ClickSavetomakeacopy(export)ofthehotspotscurrentconfiguration,so Settings thatyoucanrestoreitlaterifneeded.SeeExportingSettings. Restore Settings ClickChoose filetouseapreviouslysavedcopyofyourdevice
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Software Update
Description
configuration.SeeImportingSettings. ClickCheck for updatetoseeifanewversionofyourdevicessoftware hasbeenreleased,andifthereis,downloadandinstallit.Thelasttimeyou checkedisshownonthescreen(Last checked at).SeeUpdateMobile HotspotSoftwareandFirmware. Note: Softwaredownloadscountagainstyourplansdatalimit.
Reset
n Factory ResetClicktoresetyourdevicetofactorydefaultsettings andclearyouraccountdetails.SeeResettingtoFactoryDefault Settings.(YoucanonlydothiswithassistancefromSprint.) n Settings ResetClicktoresetyourdevicetofactorydefaultsettings, butleaveyourSprintaccountdetailsunchanged.SeeResettingDevice SettingsOnly. n Clear ProgrammingClicktoclearyouraccountdetails.SeeClearing AccountDetailsOnly.
Startup options
Selectthecheckboxtoinstalltetheringdrivers(ifneeded)whendeviceis connectedviaUSBtoaWindowsorMacsystem.SeeTRU-Install.
General > System Logs Tab

Technicalsupportstaffmayneedyoutoconfiguresystemlogginginthistabforthepurposeoferror diagnosis. Note: Youshouldonlyadjustsettingsinthistabunderthedirectionoftechnicalsupportstaff. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.)
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2. ClickSettings > General > System Logs.
Youcan: n Enablelogging n Clearlogs n Downloadlogs
Network > Preferences Tab

Fromthistab,youcanconfigureyourdevicesconfigurationforselectingnetworksandroaming,and receivenetworkconfigurationupdatesfromSprint. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.)
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2. ClickSettings > Network > Preferences.
Youcan: n Configurenetworkselectionandroamingoptions. n CheckthenetworkforanewPreferredRoamingList. n Re-runHandsFreeActivation. Thefollowinginformationisdisplayed.
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Network Mode Roaming Mode Roaming Guard Network selection mode
Description
Thetypeofnetworkthatyourdevicecanconnectto.SeeSettingthe AllowedNetworkMode. Theareasinwhichyourdevicecanroam.SeeSettingtheRoamingMode. Ifselected,theroamingareaswhereawarningwillappearwhenyouenter them.SeeEnabling/DisablingtheRoamingGuardWarningMessage. CurrentmethodforselectingaGSMnetwork. n AutomaticThehotspotchoosesanavailablenetwork.
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Description
n ManualThehotspotwillnotselectaGSMnetwork.Youmustclick Scantoviewandselectfromalistofavailablenetworks. Note: IfyouclickScan,themodeautomaticallychangestoManual.
Update PRL Update Network Settings Manual Configuration
ClicktocheckifanewPRL(PreferredRoamingList)isavailableonthe network,anduseittoupdateyourdevice. Clicktore-runHFA(HandsFreeActivation). UseonlywheninstructedbySprint.
Advanced Settings UseonlywheninstructedbySprint.
Network > APN (Access Point Name) Tab

Toconnecttoacarriersnetworkwhenroaming,yourdevicemustbeconfiguredwithanAccess PointName(APN)forthatcarrier.TheAPNischeckedbythecarriertodeterminethetypeof networkconnectiontoestablish. Note: YourNETGEARZingMobileHotspotcomeswiththeAPNforSprintpreconfigured. Inthistab,youcanadd(ormodify)APNsforthenetworksyouwanttoconnectto. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.)
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2. ClickSettings > Network > APN.
Toadd(ormodify)anAPN,seeConfiguringAccessPointNames. ThelistofallAPNsthathavebeensetupincludesthefollowinginformation.
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Active Name APN Username Password Authentication
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TheAPNcurrentlyinuse.OnlyoneAPNcanbemarkedasactive. Networkcarriername(forexample,Sprint). Theoperatorsaccesspointname(obtainedfromtheoperator). Ifrequired,theusername(obtainedfromtheoperator)usedtoconnectto theAPN. Ifrequired,thepassword(obtainedfromtheoperator)usedtoconnectto theAPN. Thenetworkauthenticationcode(None,PAP,CHAP,PAPorCHAP).
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Network > SIM Security Tab

IfyouareusingaSIMthathassecurityenabled,youcandisableSIMSecurityfromthistab. Thistabshowsthecurrentstatusofthissecurityfeature,andallowsyoutodisableSIMsecurityifit hasbeenenabled. Note: TheSIMPINisrequiredtodisableSIMSecurity. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Network > SIM Security.
3. IftheSIMhassecurityenabled,SIMSecuritywillbeActive.ClickDisabletodisableSIM security. Thefollowinginformationisdisplayed.
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SIM Security
Description
ThecurrentstateoftheSIMPINfeature(InactiveorActive).ClickDisable todisableSIMsecurity. 77
Network > Status Details Tab

Thistabshowsyoudetailsaboutthecurrentmobilebroadbandconnection(GSM,3G,LTE). 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Network > Status Details.
Theinformationthatisdisplayeddependsonyourcurrentconnection.
4G/LTEDetails Item
Status PS service type
Description
IndicateswhetheryouareconnectedtoanLTEnetwork. IndicatestheLTEservicetype.
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RSRP RSRQ
Description
ThesignalstrengthoftheLTEnetwork.(ReferenceSignalReceived Power). ThesiqnalqualityoftheLTEnetwork(ReferenceSignalReceivedQuality). RSRQistheratiobetweentheRSRPandtheReceivedSignalStrength Indicator(RSSI). SignaltoInterferenceNoiseRatiobasedonReferenceSignals (narrowbandandwideband). TheLTEcellthatiscurrentlyservingthehotspot. Thetransmitterpower.Ahighernumberisbetter. TheIPaddressofthe4GLTEconnection. Thechannelthatisusedtouploadtothe4GLTEnetwork. Thechannelusedbythe4GLTEradio.Technicalsupportstaffmayrequest thisvaluefromyou. TheInternationalMobileStationIdentityisanidentifierofadeviceonthe network. Technicalsupportstaffmayrequestthisvaluefromyou. TheIntegratedCircuitCardID.
RS-SINR Cell ID TX Power IP Address Channel UL Channel Number IMSI
Current radio band TheLTEbandbeingusedfortheconnection. Reject Code ICCID
3GDetails Item
Status PS service type IP Address Coverage Type RSSI Ec/Io MDN MSID DRC Cover DRC Value Channel Roaming PRL Version
Description
Indicateswhetheryouareconnectedtoa3Gnetwork. Indicatesthe3Gservicetype(forexample,CDMA,HRPD,CDMA_ HRPD). TheIPaddressofthe3Gconnection. Thetypeof3Gnetworkavailable. Signalstrengthofthenetwork. Dimensionlessratiooftheaveragepowerofachannel,typicallythepilot channel,tothetotalsignalpower. MobileDirectoryNumber.Thisisyour10-digittelephonenumber. MobileStationIdentifier. DigitalRateControlCover. DigitalRateControlValue. DRCChannelnumber. IndicatesifyouareroamingonSprint,domestically,orinternationally. PreferredRoamingListversion.ToupdatethePRL,seeNetwork >
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PreferencesTab. 1xRTT PN EVDO PN PRev Rx Power Serving SID NID Packet Zone ID Frame Error Rate
Description
Technicalsupportstaffmayrequestthisvaluefromyou. Technicalsupportstaffmayrequestthisvaluefromyou. Technicalsupportstaffmayrequestthisvaluefromyou. Technicalsupportstaffmayrequestthisvaluefromyou. TheServingSystemIDidentifiesyourhomenetworkareaandisusedto determineifyouarehomeorroaming. Technicalsupportstaffmayrequestthisvaluefromyou. Technicalsupportstaffmayrequestthisvaluefromyou. Usedtodeterminethequalityofasignalconnection.Technicalsupportstaff mayrequestthisvaluefromyou. Technicalsupportstaffmayrequestthisvaluefromyou. Technicalsupportstaffmayrequestthisvaluefromyou. TheMobileIPErrorCode.Technicalsupportstaffmayrequestthisvalue fromyou.
Subnet Color Code Technicalsupportstaffmayrequestthisvaluefromyou. AN-AAA Packet Error Rate MIP Error Code
GSMDetails Item
Network Name RSSI RSCP Ec/Io
Description
IndicateswhetheryouareconnectedtoaGSMnetwork. Powerlevelinthereceivedradiosignal(ReceivedSignalStrength Indication). ReceivedSignalCodePower. Qualityofthepilotchannelasaratioofthereceivedpowertooverallnoise.
Router > Basic Tab

FromthistabyoucanconfiguretheroutersUPnPfeature,LANsettings,andDMZsettings. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.)
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2. ClickSettings > Router > Basic.
3. Youcanmakechangestoanyofthesefields.Whenyoufinish,clickSubmit. Thefollowinginformationisdisplayed.
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UPnP UPnP LAN IP Address Netmask USB IP Address VPN Passthrough DHCP Server
Description
CurrentstateoftheUniversalPlugandPlayfeature(OnorOff).(SeeUPnP (UniversalPlugandPlay).) TheroutinghardwaresIPaddressontheLAN. TheroutinghardwaresinternalLANsubnetmask. TheIPaddressassignedtothehotspotbythecomputertowhichitis tethered. VPNconnectionsareenabled(On)ordisabled(Off).SeeEnablingVPN Passthrough. Thisfieldenables(On)ordisables(Off)DHCP.SeeDHCP.
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DHCP IP Range
Description
ThisspecifiesthestartingandendingaddressoftherangeofIPaddresses availableforyourdevicetodynamically(thatis,notpermanently)assignto computersconnectedtoit.SeeDHCP. Thisistheamountoftime,inminutes,acomputercanuseitsassignedIP addressbeforeitisrequiredtorenewthelease.Afterthistimeisup,the computerisautomaticallyassignedanewdynamicIPaddress.SeeDHCP. Enteranumberbetween2and10080.
DHCP lease time
DNS mode
ThisspecifieshowtheDNSservers(thattheDHCPclientsareto communicatewith)areobtained. n ManualTheroutinghardwareassignsDHCPclientstheDNSservers specifiedintheDNS 1andDNS 2fields. UsethisoptiontoaccessaDNSserverthatprovidescustomized addressingorifyouhavealocalDNSserveronyournetwork. Note: TheDNS 1andDNS 2fieldsappearonlyifDNS ModeisManual. n AutoTheDNSserverspecifiedbySprintisused.
DNS 1 DNS 2 DMZ DMZ Enabled DMZ Address
AddressofamanualDNSserver.(ThisfieldappearsonlyifDNSModeis Manual.) AddressofamanualDNSserver.(ThisfieldappearsonlyifDNSModeis Manual.) Enable/disabledemilitarizedzone. IfDMZisenabled,thisistheIPaddressofasinglecomputerusedtoreceive allunsolicitedincomingconnections.
Router > Port Forwarding Tab

Portforwardingletsyouforwardincomingtraffictospecificportsanddevices(pertheirlocalIP address)onyournetwork.(Normally,incomingtrafficisblocked.) 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.)
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2. ClickSettings > Router > Port Forwarding.
Youcan: n Enableordisableportforwarding.SeeEnablingPortForwarding. Note: Youmustenableportforwardingbeforeyoucanviewandupdatetheportforwardinglist. n Enterportforwardingdetailsforanapplication.(SeeEnablingPortForwardingforan Application.) Forexample,youcanconfigureportforwardingsothat: l YoucanaccessyourRemoteDesktopfromtheInternet(byspecifyingtheWAN[public]IP addressthatyourdeviceisusing). l InternetuserscanaccessaWeb,FTP,oremailserver,orgamingorInternetapplication hostedbyyourcomputer. n Removeanapplicationfromtheportforwardinglist.(SeePortForwardPanel: DisablingPort ForwardingforanApplication.) Note: Portforwardingcreatesasecurityrisk.Whennotrequired,portforwardingshouldbe disabled.
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Note: Portforwardingdoesnotapplytonormalbrowsing,filedownloading,runningmostonline gamesorotherapplicationshostedontheInternet.(Someonlinegamesrequireportforwarding.) Thefollowinginformationisdisplayed.
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Port Forwarding Label IP Port Protocol
Description
Indicateswhetherportforwardingison(Enable)oroff(Disable). Anamedescribingtheapplicationusingtheport. TheIPaddressoftheserverbeingaccessed. Theportthatisforwarded.Iftheapplicationusesmorethanoneport,each portmustbeforwardedseparately. Theprotocol(TCP,UDP,etc.)beingusedforthisapplication.
List of forwarded portsThislistappearsonlyifportforwardingison.Eachportdisplays:
Router > Port Filtering Tab

Portfilteringletsyoueitherallow(whitelist)orprevent(blacklist)whichapplications(forexample, http,ftp,emailservers)canaccesstheInternet. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.)
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2. ClickSettings > Router > Port Filtering.
Youcan: n Enableportfiltering.(SeePortFilteringPanel: EnablingPortFilterings.) n Addanapplicationtoaportfilteringlist.(SeePortFilteringPanel: EnablingPortFilteringforan Application.) n Removeanapplicationfromtheportfilteringlist.(SeePortFilteringPanel: DisablingPort FilteringforanApplication.) Thefollowinginformationisdisplayed.
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Port Filtering
Description
Indicateswhichtypeoffilteringisbeingused. n No FilteringAllapplicationsareallowedtoaccesstheInternet. n Black ListApplicationsinthelistarenotallowedtoaccessthe Internet.
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Description
n White ListOnlytheapplicationsinthelistareallowedtoaccessthe Internet. Note: Onlyonelistcanbeactive,eitheraBlackListoraWhiteList. Note: TheBlackListandWhiteListareseparateifyouchangethePort Filteringtype,thecorrespondinglistisdisplayed.
ListoffilteredportsThislistappearsonlyifportfilteringison(blacklistorwhitelist).Eachport displays: Label Port Protocol Anamedescribingtheapplicationusingtheport. TheportthattheapplicationusestoaccesstheInternet. Theprotocol(TCP,UDP,etc.)beingusedbytheapplication.
Support Page
ThispageprovideslinkstoresourcesthatcanhelpyouuseyourdeviceandmanageyourSprint account. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.)
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2. ClicktheSupportlinkinthetoprightcorner.
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User Guide Web
Description
OpenanonlinecopyofthisguideinanewWebbrowserwindowortab. (YoumustbeconnectedtotheInternettousethislink.) ClickthelinktoopentheonlinesupportwebsiteinanewWebbrowser windowortabwhereyoucanfindavarietyofresourcestohelpyouwith yourhotspot.(YoumustbeconnectedtotheInternettousethislink.) ContactSprintCustomerServicebytelephone(forbusinessuseor personaluse). SendNETGEARyourcommentsonyourdevice.SeeFeedbackPage.
Manage Account Feedback
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About Page
Viewinformationaboutyourdeviceandaccount. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClicktheAboutlinkinthetoprightcorner.
Youcan: n Savetheimageonthispagetoafileonyourcomputer.ClickSave as a file. Thefollowinginformationisdisplayed.
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Account Details My number MSID
Description
Thehotspotstelephonenumber. TheMobileStationIDassociatedwithyourphonenumber.
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MEID ICCID IMEI Wi-Fi Details Wi-Fi name Wi-Fi password MAC Address Encryption Wi-Fi Devices Max Wi-Fi Devices Max Guest Wi-Fi Devices
Description
TheMEIDofyourdevice(displayedonthepackagingandinsidethebattery compartment). TheserialnumberoftheSIM. InternationalMobileEquipmentIdentifynumber. ThehotspotsMainWi-Finetworkname.(SeealsoChangeWi-FiNetwork NamesandPasswords.) ThehotspotsMainWi-Finetworkpassword.(SeealsoChangeWi-Fi NetworkNamesandPasswords.) TheMACaddressoftheLTEmodule.Eachwirelessdevicehasaunique MACaddress(assignedbyitsmanufacturer). ThesecuritystandardusedfortheWi-Finetwork.(SeeWi-FiSecurity.) NumberofdevicescurrentlyconnectedtothehotspotsWi-Finetworks. MaximumnumberofdevicesthatcanconnecttothehotspotsMainWi-Fi network.(SeealsoSettingtheMaximumNumberofWi-FiDevices.) MaximumnumberofdevicesthatcanconnecttothehotspotsGuestWi-Fi network.(SeealsoSettingtheMaximumNumberofWi-FiDevices.)
Broadcast Network IndicateswhetherWi-Finetworknameisbeingbroadcast.(SeeOptions Name Tab.)Youcouldchoosetonotbroadcast,andgivetheWi-Finamedirectly tousers. Firmware Firmware Version Firmware Build Date Web App Version Device Model Zing Manager PRL Version Power State Current temperature Current voltage Battery charge level Themanufacturersnameforyourdevice. VersionnumberoftheZingManagerWebapp. PreferredRoamingListversionnumber. Thehotspotspowerstate(Online,Offline). Thehotspotstemperature.Ifyourdeviceistoowarm,makesuretheareais well-ventilatedandaircancirculatearoundyourdevicetocoolit.(See EnvironmentalSpecifications.) Theamountofpowerthehotspotiscurrentlyusing. Theamountofchargeremaininginthebattery.(SeeChargingtheBattery.) Thehotspotsfirmwareversion. Thedatethefirmwareversionwascreated. TheZingManagerversion.
Bootloader Version Theversionofthesoftwarethatstartsupyourdevice.
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Battery status Battery temperature WWAN Info Activation Date Refurbished Date IP Address User NAI LTE APN NI Lifetime LTE Transferred Lifetime 3G Transferred Lifetime GSM Transferred Lifetime Total Transferred Network Status View Details
Description
Thecurrentoperatingconditionofthebattery(Charging,NoBattery, Normal,Low,Critical). Thebatterystemperature.Ifthebatteryisgettingtoowarm,turnyour deviceoffanddonotconnecttothecharger. ThedatethatthehotspotwasactivatedontheSprintnetwork. Thedatethatyourdevicewasrefurbished(ifapplicable). TheIPaddressoftheWWANradio. TheCDMAusernamefordataaccess. TheLTEdatarealm. ThetotalamountofdatasentandreceivedwhileconnectedtoLTE networks. Thetotalamountofdatasentandreceivedwhileconnectedto3Gnetworks. Thetotalamountofdatasentandreceivedwhileroamingon2Gnetworks. Thetotalamountofdatasentandreceivedbythehotspot.
ClickthelinktojumptotheNetwork > StatusDetailsTab.
Feedback Page
Usethelinksonthispagetosendyourcommentsonyourdevice,lookupsupportinformation,and participateinacustomersurvey. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClicktheFeedbacklinkinthebottomleftcornerofanypage. Thefollowingpageappears:
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Connect with us Facebook Twitter Product Support User Guide Survey Customer Feedback Survey
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ClicktoviewtheAirCardFacebookpageinanewbrowserwindowortab. (Yourdevicemustbeconnectedtothenetworkforthisoptiontowork.) ClicktoviewtheAirCardTwitterfeedinanewbrowserwindowortab. (Yourdevicemustbeconnectedtothenetworkforthisoptiontowork.) Openanonlineversionofthisuserguideinanewwindowortab. ParticipateinaNETGEARcustomersurvey.
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Device Settings
UsetheZingManagerandyourdevicetoconfigureandmanageyourdevicesappearance, performance,andaccess.
Display Settings
Adjustyourscreenssettingstosuityoursurroundingsandtoprolongthebatterylife.Youcanalso enabletheLEDtoactasastatusindicator.
Turning the LED On or Off

UsethisfeaturetoturnoffyourdevicesLEDstatusindicatortoprolongthebatterylife,orifyoudont wanttoseetheLEDforsomereason. YoucanadjustthissettingonyourdevicesDisplayscreen,andontheZingManagersSettings > General > Devicepage.
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Settings>Display.
2. TapLED. 3. SelectOnorOff,asdesired.(ChooseOfftoprolongthebatterylife.)
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > General > Device. 3. BesideLED,selectOnorOffasdesired.(ChooseOfftoprolongthebatterylife.) 4. ClickSubmit.
Setting the LCD Timeout

UsethisfeaturetoselectthedelaytimesbeforetheLCDautomaticallyturnsoffwhilerunningon batterypower,connectedtotheACcharger,ortetheredviaUSB. YoucanadjustthesesettingsonyourdevicesDisplayscreen,andontheZingManagersSettings > General > Devicepage. Note: TheLCDturnsonifanalertoccurs.
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OntheTouchscreen
2. TapScreenTimeout. 3. Tapthetimeoutoptionyouwanttoset(Timeout on Battery,Timeout on AC Charger,or Timeout on USB). 4. Selectthedesiredtimeoutperiod.(Asmallervaluehelpsprolongthebatterylife.)
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > General > Device. 3. Besidethetimeoutsyouwanttoset(Timeout on Battery,Timeout on AC,Timeout on USB),selectthedesiredtimeoutperiods.(Asmallervaluehelpsprolongthebatterylife.) 4. ClickSubmit.
Setting the LCD Brightness

Usethisfeaturetoadjustyourscreensbrightnesstosuityoursurroundingsandtoprolongthe batterylife. YoucanadjustthissettingonyourdevicesDisplayscreen,andontheZingManagersSettings > General > Devicepage.
OntheTouchscreen
2. TapScreen Brightness. 3. Selectthedesiredbrightnesslevel(BrightorDim).(ChooseDimtoprolongthebatterylife.)
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > General > Device. 3. BesideScreen Brightness,selectthedesiredbrightnesslevel(BrightorDim).(ChooseDim toprolongthebatterylife.) 4. ClickSubmit.
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Router Settings
AdjustyourdevicesroutersettingsthroughtheBasic,Port Forwarding,andPort Filteringtabs.
Enabling VPN Passthrough

IfyouwanttoconnecttoacorporatenetworkusingtheirVPN(VirtualPrivateNetwork),youneedto enableVPNPassthrough. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Router > Basic. 3. BesideVPN Passthrough,selectOn. 4. ClickSubmit.
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

UPnPprovidessimpleandrobustconnectivityamongconsumerelectronics,intelligentappliances, andmobiledevicesfrommanydifferentvendors.(Formoreinformation,seeupnp.org.) Note: IfUPnPisenabled,therearepotentialsecurityrisks.
EnablingUPnP
BeforeyoucanuseUPnP,youmustenableit. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Router > Basic. 3. NexttoUPnP,selectOn. 4. ClickSubmit.
DHCP
DHCP(DynamicHostControlProtocol)automaticallyassignsanIPaddresstoeachdeviceonthe networkandmanagesothernetworkconfigurationinformationfordevicesconnectedtoyour network.YoudonotneedtomanuallyconfiguretheIPaddressoneachdevicethatsonyour network. TheassignedIPaddressesarenotpermanent(asopposedtowhenusingstaticIP). MostISPs(InternetServiceProviders)useDHCP.
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Normally,youshouldenableDHCP,inwhichcaseyoumustconfigureeachdeviceonthenetwork withoneofthefollowing: n TCP/IPsettingssettoObtainanIPaddressautomatically. n TCP/IPboundtotheEthernetconnectionwithDHCP. IfDHCPisdisabled,youmustconfigureeachdeviceonthenetworkwith: n Fixed(permanent/static)IPaddress. n DNSserveraddresses(providedbySprint).
EnablingDHCP
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Router > Basic. 3. NexttoDHCP Server,selectEnabled. 4. YoucansetthefollowingDHCPsettings: l DHCP IP RangeThisisthestartingandendingaddressoftherangeofIPaddresses availableforyourdevicetodynamically(thatis,notpermanently)assigntocomputers connectedtoit. Thestartaddressmustbe192.168.1.10orabove. Theendingaddressmustbe192.168.1.50orbelow. l DHCP Lease TimeThisistheamountoftime,inminutes,acomputercanuseits assignedIPaddressbeforeitisrequiredtorenewthelease.Afterthistimeisup,the computerisautomaticallyassignedanewdynamicIPaddress. Enteranumberbetween2and10080. l DNS ModeThisspecifieshowtheDNSservers(thattheDHCPclientsareto communicatewith)areobtained.(SeeDNSMode.) 5. ClickSubmit.
DNS Mode
TheDNS ModesettingspecifieshowtheDNSservers(thattheDHCPclientsaretocommunicate with)areobtained. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Router > Basic. 3. SetDNS Modetooneofthefollowing:
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l AutoTheDNSserverspecifiedbySprintisused. l ManualTheroutinghardwareassignsDHCPclientstheDNSserversspecifiedinthe DNS 1andDNS 2fields.(ThesefieldsappearwhenManualisselected.) UsethisoptiontoaccessaDNSserverthatprovidescustomizedaddressingorifyouhavea localDNSserveronyournetwork. 4. ClickSubmit.
Enabling Port Forwarding

BeforeyoucanuseorconfigurePortForwarding,youmustenableit: 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Router > Port Forwarding. 3. NexttoPort Forwarding,selectEnable. 4. ClickSubmit.
Enabling Port Forwarding for an Application

Youcanenableportforwardingforcertainapplicationtypes. Note: Portforwardingmustcurrentlybeenabled.(SeeEnablingPortForwarding.) 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Router > Port Forwarding. 3. Intheblankrowofthelist,enteraLabelthatdescribestheapplication(forexample, RandomEmailApp). 4. IntheIPfield,entertheIPaddressoftheservertobeaccessed. 5. InthePortfield,entertheportusedbytheapplication.(Iftheapplicationusesmorethanone port,eachportmustbeforwardedseparately.) 6. IntheProtocollist,clicktheprotocol(s)usedforthisapplication(TCP,UDP). 7. Clickthe toaddthisrowtothelist.
8. ClickSubmit.
Disabling Port Forwarding for an Application

Ifyouwanttostopforwardinganyports,youcanremovethemfromtheforwardinglist.
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Note: Portforwardingmustcurrentlybeenabled.(SeeEnablingPortForwardingforan Application.) 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Router > Port Forwarding. 3. Clickthe besidetherowthatyouwanttoremove.
4. ClickSubmit.
DMZ General
Youcanselectonecomputertoreceiveallunsolicitedincomingconnections. TheIPaddressoftheDMZ(demilitarizedzone)isthedefaultrecipientofincomingpackets(from theInternet)thatarenothandledbyportforwardingrulesorNATdconnections: n Ifportforwardingisenabled,incomingtrafficisroutedaccordingtotheportforwardingrulesor NATdconnections. n Ifincomingtrafficwasnotroutedasaresultoftheabove: l IfDMZisenabled,thenincomingtrafficisroutedtothecomputerthatusestheIPaddress specifiedbytheDMZsettings. l IfDMZisnotenabled,theincomingtrafficisblocked. Note: PuttingacomputerintheDMZopensalltheportsofthatcomputer,andexposesthat computertovarioussecurityrisks.Usethisoptiononlyasalastresortifpossible,useother optionsinstead(forexample,portforwarding).
Enabling DMZ
BeforeyoucanuseorconfigureDMZ,youmustenableit. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Router > Basic. 3. NexttoDMZ Enabled,selectOn. 4. ClickSubmit.
Configuring DMZ
Specifywhichcomputeristoreceiveallunsolicitedincomingconnections. Note: DMZmustcurrentlybeenabled.(SeeEnablingDMZ.)
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1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Router > Basic. 3. IntheDMZ Address,entertheIPaddressofthe computerthatyouwantexposedtothe Internet.(IfyoudontknowhowtofindtheIPaddress,seeFindingtheIPAddress.)
Port Filtering Panel: Enabling Port Filterings

BeforeyoucanuseorconfigurePortFiltering,youmustenableit. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Router > Port Filtering. 3. InthePort Filteringlist,selectBlack Listtopreventspecificapplicationsfromusingthe Internet,orWhite ListtoallowonlyspecificapplicationstousetheInternet. 4. ClickSubmit.
Port Filtering Panel: Enabling Port Filtering for an Application

Youcanenableportfilteringforcertainapplicationtypes. Note: PortFilteringmustcurrentlybeenabled.(SeePortFilteringPanel: EnablingPortFilterings.) 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Router > Port Filtering. 3. IntheLabelfield,enteranamethatdescribestheapplicationbeingfiltered(forexample, RandomEmailApp). 4. InthePortfield,entertheportusedbytheapplication. 5. IntheProtocollist,clicktheprotocol(s)usedforthisapplication(TCP,UDP,orboth). 6. Clickthe toaddthisfiltertothelist.
7. ClickSubmit.
Port Filtering Panel: Disabling Port Filtering for an Application

Ifyoucurrentlyhaveportfilteringenabledandsomeportsalreadyinthelist(BlackListorWhiteList), youcanremoveanyofthoserows. Note: PortFilteringmustcurrentlybeenabled.(SeePortFilteringPanel: EnablingPortFilterings.)
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1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Router > Port Filtering. 3. Makesureyouveenabledthecorrectportfilteringtype(BlackListorWhiteList). 4. Toremoveanapplicationfromthelistclickthe 5. ClickSubmit. besidetherowthatyouwanttoremove.
Login Settings
ThefollowingtopicsconcerntheZingManagerloginsettings.
Changing the Zing Manager URL

YoumaywanttochangetheURLfortheZingManagertosomethingmorememorable. TochangetheURL: 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > General > Device. 3. IntheZing Managerfield(intheHomepagesection),typethenewvalue(maximum31letters andnumbers). 4. ClickSubmit.
Changing the Zing Manager Password

Forsecurityreasons,youshouldchangetheZingManagerpasswordonaregularbasis. Note: IfyouforgettheZingManagerpassword,youllneedtoresetyourdevicetoitsdefault settingsandgothroughthedevicesetup.(SeeWhatDoIDoifIForgettheAdministrator Password?) TochangetheZingManageradministratorpassword: 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > General > Device. 3. IntheZing Manager Passwordfield,typethenewpassword(131letters,numbers,and symbols). 4. ClickSubmit.
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Configuring Networks
Seethefollowingtopicsforinformationonnetworkconfiguration.
Viewing Network Activation Information

Youcancheckwhethernetworkaccessisactivated. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickAboutinthetoprightcornerofthepage. 3. ChecktheActivation Date intheWWANInfosection.Thisisthedatethatthehotspotwas activatedontheSprintnetwork.
Viewing Data Usage

YoucanviewanestimateofyourdatausageonyourdeviceshomeandDataUsagescreens,and ontheZingManagershomepage. Note: Thedatausageshownisanestimateonlyandisnotaccurateforbillingpurposes. Note: Thesessiondatacounterresetsautomaticallyeachtimeyourdeviceispoweredoffandon, andwhenthemobilebroadbandnetworkconnectiondisconnectsandreconnects(forexample, whengoingthroughatunnel).Thebillingplandatacounterresetsautomaticallywhenthenextbilling cyclestarts.
OntheTouchscreen
Thedatausageshownonthehomescreenisforthecurrentbillingcycle. Toseedetaileddatausage: 1. Onthehomescreen,tapthedatausagebar. 2. OntheDataUsagescreen,tapBilling CycleorSession. TheBilling Cyclescreendisplays: n Amountofdataremainingandusedinthecurrentbillingcycle. n Numberofdaysremaininginthecurrentbillingcycle. n Numberofdaysremaininginthecurrentbillingcycle. n Datethatthenextbillingcyclebegins. TheSessionscreendisplays: n Amountofdatausedinthecurrentsession. Configuring Networks 100
n Thetimethecurrentsessionstarted. n Thelengthoftimetheconnectionhasbeenactive.
Thedatausageshownonthehomepageisforthecurrentbillingcycle. Toseedetaileddatausage: n Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) TheDataUsageSessionsectionshows: n Amountofdatausedinthecurrentsession. n Thelengthoftimetheconnectionhasbeenactive. TheDataUsageBilling Cyclesectionshows: n Totalamountofdatausedinthecurrentbillingcycle,andamountsusedforeachnetworktype n Numberofdaysremaininginthecurrentbillingcycle. n Datethatthenextbillingcyclebegins. n Check Carrier UsageClicktoconnecttoSprintswebsiteandviewdetailedbillingplan information.
Network Settings
Adjustyourdevicesnetworksettingstoselectthenetworktypesthatcanbeconnected,andset roamingoptions.
Setting the Roaming Mode

Usethisfeaturetochoosewhereyourdevicecanbeusedinroamingmode. YoucanadjustthissettingonyourdevicesRoamingscreen,andontheZingManagersSettings > Network > Preferencespage,usingthefollowingoptions: n Sprint OnlyYourdevicecanbeusedonlyinSprintserviceareas. n Domestic CDMA (Including Sprint)YourdevicecanroamonlyinNorthAmerica. n Any NetworkYourdevicecanroamanywhereintheworld.
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Settings>Network > Roaming.
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2. TapRoaming Mode. 3. Selectthedesiredroamingmode.
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Network >Preferences. 3. BesideRoaming Mode,selectthedesiredvalue. 4. ClickSubmit.
Enabling / Disabling the Roaming Guard Warning Message

Usethisfeaturetohaveyourdevicedisplayawarningwhenyouenteraroamingarea. YoucanadjustthissettingonyourdevicesRoamingscreen,andontheZingManagersSettings > Network > Setuppage.
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Settings>Network > Roaming.
2. TapDomestic Roaming Guard. l SelectOntodisplaythewarning,orOfftonotdisplayit. 3. TapInternational Roaming Guard. l SelectOntodisplaythewarning,orOfftonotdisplayit.
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Network >Preferences. 3. BesideRoaming Guard,selectthewarningsyouwouldliketodisplay(Domesticand/or International). 4. ClickSubmit.
Setting the Allowed Network Mode

Usethisfeaturetoselectthetypesofnetworksthatyourdevicecanconnectto. YoucanadjustthissettingonyourdevicesNetworkscreen,andontheZingManagersSettings > Network > Preferencespage,tooneofthefollowingoptions: n AutomaticTheconnectionwillbeestablishedonthefastestavailablenetwork. Configuring Networks 102
n LTE onlyTheconnectioncanbeestablishedonlyonanLTEnetwork.Yourdevicewill not connecttoCDMAorGSMnetworks. n CDMA onlyTheconnectioncanbeestablishedonlyonaCDMA(3G)network.Yourdevice will notconnecttoLTEorGSMnetworks.
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Settings>Network.
2. TapNetwork Mode. 3. Selectthenetworkmodethatyourdevicecanconnectto:
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Network > Preferences. 3. BesideNetwork Mode,selectthedesirednetworkmodethatyourdevicecanconnectto. 4. ClickSubmit.
Configuring Access Point Names

YourdevicecomespreconfiguredwiththeAccessPointName(APN)forSprint. ToaddanAPNforanothernetwork: 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Network > APN. 3. Intheblankline,entertheAPNdetails: l ActiveIfthenewAPNisgoingtobeusednow,selectthisbutton. l NameEnterashortdescription(forexample,thecarriername). l APNEntertheAPNyouobtainedfromthecarrier. l UsernameEntertheusernameyouobtainedfromthecarrier(ifrequired). l PasswordEnterthepasswordyouobtainedfromthecarrier(ifrequired). l SelecttheAuthenticationmodetobeused(None,PAP,CHAP,PAP or CHAP). 4. Clickthe besidethenewAPNentry.
ToselecttheAPNtobeused: n SelecttheActivebuttonatthebeginningoftheentry.
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ToremoveanAPNfromthelist: n Clickthe besidetheAPNentry.
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Software and Reset

Seethefollowingtopicsforinformationonmanagingyourdevicessoftware.
Exporting and Importing Settings

TheNETGEARZingMobileHotspotletsyousaveyourdevicesettingssothatyoucanmake changestoyourconfigurationand,ifnecessary,restoretheoriginalsettings.
Exporting Settings
Settingsincludeconfigurationinformationforyourdevice,network,andZingManagerinterface. Youcan,forexample,export(save)thecurrentconfiguration,thenmakesomechangesandtest them.Youcanthenimport(restore)thesavedconfiguration. Toexportthesettingstoatextfile: 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > General > Software and Reset. 3. IntheDownload / Backup Settingssection,clickSave. 4. Savethefiletoanappropriatelocationinyourcomputer.Bydefault,thefile(export.cfg)issaved toyourDownloadsfolder.
Importing Settings
Thisfeatureletsyourestoreasavedconfiguration. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > General > Software and Reset. 3. IntheRestore Settingssection,clickChoose File. 4. Navigatetothefolderwhereyourpreviouslysavedconfigurationfileisstored. 5. ClickOpentorestoreyourdevicewiththeimportedsettings. Note: Yourdevicemayreset,andyoumayneedtoreconnecttoWi-FiandtheInternet.(SeeHow DoIConnecttoWi-Fi?andLaunchingYourNetworkConnection.)
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Update Mobile Hotspot Software and Firmware

Fromtimetotime,updatesmaybecomeavailableforyourdevice,andyourdevicewillreceivean alert.Youcanalsocheckfornewupdatesmanually. Theupdatesmayimproveperformanceandaddormodifyfeatures.Theupdatesmayincludethe following: n Devicefirmware n TheZingManagerinterface n Otherfiles
Downloading Software Updates

YoucandownloadsoftwareupdatesfromyourdeviceorfromtheWebpage. Whenasoftwareupdatebecomesavailable: n IfyourdeviceisconnectedtoSprintsLTEnetwork,theupdatedownloadsautomaticallyandan AlertmessageappearsonyourdeviceandWebpage.TaporclickInstall nowtoinstallthe update.Yourdevicerebootsautomaticallytousethenewsoftware.Anydevicesthatwere previouslyconnectedwillhavetobereconnected. n IfyourdeviceisconnectedtoSprints3Gnetwork,anAlertmessageappearsonyourdeviceand Webpage.TaporclickDownload nowtodownloadandinstallthesoftwareupdate.Your devicerebootsautomaticallytousethenewsoftware.Anydevicesthatwerepreviously connectedwillhavetobereconnected. Youcanalsocheckforupdatesmanuallywithouthavingreceivedanalert.
OntheTouchscreen
Fromyourdevice,therearetwowaystogetasoftwareupdate.YoucangetitfromtheAlert message,orfromtheAboutscreen. TogettheupdatefromtheAlert: 1. Onthehomescreen,taptheAlertsbar. 2. ReadthroughthealertsuntilyouseetheSoftware Updatealert. 3. TapInstall Nowtoloadtheupdateimmediately.Yourdevicewillrestartaftertheupdateinstalls. TogettheupdatefromtheAboutscreen: 1. Tap > Settings > More > About.
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3. TapCheck for updatesnow 4. Ifanupdateisavailable,tapUpdate Nowtoloadtheupdateimmediately
TherearetwowaystogetthesoftwareupdatefromtheWebpage.YoucangetitfromtheAlert message,orfromtheSoftware and Reset page. TogettheupdatefromtheAlert: 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. IntheAlertmessagefortheavailableupdate,clickInstall Now. 3. Followtheonscreeninstructions. TogettheupdatefromtheSoftware and Resetpage: 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > General > Software and Reset. 3. ClickCheck for update.Ifanupdateisavailable,anInstall Nowbuttonappears. 4. ClickInstall Now. 5. ClickContinue.
Upgrading Firmware From a File

Aone-clicktoolmaybeavailableforupgradingfirmwarefromafileinenterpriseenvironments. ContactSprintfordetails.
Resetting Your Device

Insomecases,youmaywantorneedtoclearyouraccountinformationtouseyourdevicewith anotheraccount,resetmostsettings(exceptforyouraccountandnetworkactivation),orresetyour devicetoitsfactorydefaultsettings. YoucanclearthesesettingsfromyourdevicesResetscreen,orfromtheZingManagersSoftware and Resetpage.
Clearing Account Details Only

Ifyouwanttouseyourdevicewithanotheraccount,youneedtoclearyourcurrentaccount. YoucanclearthesesettingsfromyourdevicesResetscreen,orfromtheZingManagersSoftware and Resetpage.
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Note: Allconnecteddeviceswillbedisconnectedandyourdevicewillrebootautomatically.Youwill havetoactivateyourdevicewithyournewaccountbeforetheycanreconnect.
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Settings > Reset.
2. TapClear Programming. 3. TapContinue Reset. 4. TapBegin Reset.
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > General > Software and Reset. 3. BelowClear Programming,clickReset. 4. ClickBegin Reset.
Resetting Device Settings Only

Ifyouwanttoresetyourdevicetoitsdefaultbehavior,butdontwanttochangeyouraccountor networkactivation,youneedtoresetyourdevicesettings. YoucanresetthesesettingsfromyourdevicesResetscreen,orfromtheZingManagersSoftware and Resetpage. Note: Allconnecteddeviceswillbedisconnectedandyourdevicewillrebootautomatically.Afterthe resetfinishes,theycanreconnect.
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Settings > Reset.
2. TapSettings Reset. 3. TapContinue Reset. 4. TapBegin Reset.
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Resetting to Factory Default Settings

Insomecasesyouwillneedtoresetyourdevicessoftwaretoitsfactorydefaultsettings. WARNING: Ifyouresetthesoftwaretodefaultsettings,youmustgothroughthedevicesetup,asif youvejustpurchasedyourdevice.(SeeStartingYourDevicefortheFirstTime.) Youllneedtoresetthesoftwaretodefaultsettingsif: n Youveforgottentheadministratorpassword. n YouvechangedtheDHCPsettingssuchthatyourdeviceisinoperable.(Forexample,theres nocommunicationwithyourdevice.) YoucanresetyourdevicetofactorysettingsfromyourdevicesResetscreen,orfromtheZing ManagersSoftware and Resetpage. Note: Allconnecteddeviceswillbedisconnectedandyourdevicewillrebootautomatically.
OntheTouchscreen
Note: YoucanonlydoafactoryresetofyourdevicewithSprintsassistance.ContactSprint CustomerServicetoobtainanSPCcodethatyouwillneedtoentertoperformthereset. 1. Tap > Settings > Reset.
2. TapFactory Reset. 3. TapYes. 4. TapEnter MSL. 5. Usetheon-screenkeypadtoentertheMSLcode,thentapOK. 6. TapBegin Reset.
Note: YoucanonlydoafactoryresetofyourdevicewithSprintsassistance.ContactSprint CustomerServicetoobtainanSPCcodethatyouwillneedtoentertoperformthereset. 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > General > Software and Reset. 3. BelowFactory Reset,clickReset. 4. EntertheMSLcodeprovidedbySprint,thenclickSubmit. 5. ClickBegin Reset.
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GPS Settings
YourNETGEARZingMobileHotspotprovidesGPSfunctionalitytohelpyoufigureoutwhereyou areandgetyouwhereyouregoing. ThereareacoupleofrequirementstoaccesstheGPSservice. n YoumustaccepttheGPSprivacyagreement. n GPSmustbeenabled. TheGPSservicemaynotbeavailableifyouareindoors.(YoumaybeabletogetaGPSlockifyour deviceisveryclosetoawindow.)GPSreceiversmustbeabletolockontotheglobalpositioning satellitestoaccuratelydetermineposition.Thenumberofobstructionspresentindoorsoftenmakes accuratepositiondeterminationimpossible.
Enabling / Disabling GPS

BeforeyoucanaccessGPSservices,youmustenableGPSonyourdevicesGPSscreen,orthe ZingManagersGPSpage.
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Settings > GPS.
2. TapOn(orOfftodisableGPS). 3. IftheGPSprivacyagreementopens,youmustreaditandthentapI Agreetoacceptit.
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickGPS. 3. IntheGPSSettingssection,selectYesnexttoEnableGPS(orselectNotodisableGPS). 4. ClickSubmit.
Setting the GPS Mode

TheGPSmodedetermineshowoftenlocationfixesaredone. Locationfixescanbedone: n Once(one-time,whichcanprolongthebatterylife),or n Periodically(continuous)
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YoucansettheGPSmodeonyourdevicesGPSscreen,ortheZingManagersGPSpage:
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Settings > GPS.
2. Onthesecondpage,tapGPS Mode. 3. Selectthedesiredmode(One-timeorContinuous).
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickGPS. 3. IntheGPSSettingssectionbesideGPS Mode,selectthedesiredmode(One-timeor Continuous). 4. ClickSubmit. Note: TheGPSservicemustbeenabledbeforeyoucansettheGPSmode.(SeeEnabling/ DisablingGPS.)
Using Metric Units

Youcanusemetricunitsinthedisplayoflocationinformation(forexample,speedandaltitude). YoucanchoosetheunitsontheZingManagersGPSpage. Note: TheGPSservicemustbeenabledbeforeyoucanchoosetheunits.(SeeEnabling/Disabling GPS.)
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickGPS. 3. IntheGPS SettingssectionbesideUse Metric units,selectYes(orselectNotousestandard measurements). 4. ClickSubmit.
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Configuring the Wi-Fi Network

SeethefollowingtopicsforinformationonconfiguringtheWi-FiNetwork.
Setting the Maximum Number of Wi-Fi Devices

Ifyournetworkishavingperformanceissues,youmightwanttodecreasethenumberofWi-Fi devicesallowedtoconnecttoyourdeviceatthesametime,orchangethemaximumnumberof devicesthatcanconnecttoeithertheMainWi-FiorGuestWi-Finetworksatthesametime.(When GuestWi-Fiisturnedon,themaximumnumberofWi-FidevicesissharedbetweenMainWi-Fiand GuestWi-Fi.) Note: Yourdeviceisfactorypresettoallowamaximumoften(10)Wi-Fidevices,witheight(8)on MainWi-Fiandtwo(2)onGuestWi-Fi. YoucanchangetheselimitsonyourdevicesWi-Fi Optionsscreen,orontheZingManagers Wi-Fi > ConnectandWi-Fi > Optionspages.
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Wi-Fi > Options.
2. TapMax Wi-Fi Devices. 3. SelectthetotalnumberofWi-Fidevicesthatcanconnecttoyourdeviceatthesametime. IfGuestWi-Fiisturnedoff,youredone.Otherwise,gotothenextsteptosetthenumberof devicesthatcanconnecttotheMainandGuestWi-Finetworks. Note: IfyouchangetheMaxWi-FiDevicesvalue,theMainWi-FiandGuestWi-Fivalues automaticallyadjusttomatchthenewtotal. 4. Tap toincreasetheMainWi-Fidevicelimit,ortap (Increasingonedecreasestheother.) 5. TapSubmit. toincreasetheGuestWi-Fidevicelimit.
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickWi-Fi > Options. 3. BesideMax Wi-Fi,selectthetotalnumberofWi-Fidevicesthatcanconnecttoyourdeviceat thesametime. 4. Tap toincreasetheMainWi-Filimit,ortap (Increasingonedecreasestheother.) Note: TheMainWi-Filimitcannotbesetto0. toincreasetheGuestWi-Filimit.
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5. ClickSubmit.
Wi-Fi Security
LearnaboutthevariousWi-Fisecurityoptionsavailabletoyou. BydefaultWi-FisecurityisenabledforyourdeviceanditsWi-Finetworks. Note: AlldevicesusedwiththeNETGEARZingMobileHotspotmustsupporttheselectedsecurity type. Note: WPSisavailableonlyifyouselecteitheraWPA2Personaloption(includingWPA/WPA2 Personal)or(notrecommended)nosecurity.(SeeConnectingThroughWPS.) Youcanchange(fromtheZingManager)thesecurityusedforWi-Fi: 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickWi-Fi > Options. 3. InthelistbesideEncryption(forMainWi-Fi)orGuest Encryption (forGuestWi-Fi)selectone ofthefollowingoptions.Notethatnotalloptionsmaybeavailable,dependingonthe Connection Rate. l NoneNosecurityisused(nopasswordisrequiredtoaccesstheWi-Finetwork);this settingisnotrecommended.AnyonemayaccessyourdeviceanduseyourInternet connection.(Youareresponsibleforpaymentfordatausagefees.) l WEP 64 Bit OpenThisoptionprovidessecurity,butitsrelativelyweak.Thisoption workswitholderandnewerWi-Fidevices,andisrecommendedonlyifanyofyourdevices dontsupportWPAorWPA2. OpenWEPusesthekeyforencryption,butnotforauthentication. l WEP 64 Bit SharedThisoptionprovidessecurity,butitsrelativelyweak.Thisoption workswitholderandnewerWi-Fidevices,andisrecommendedonlyifanyofyourdevices dontsupportWPAorWPA2. SharedWEPusesthesamekeyforencryptionandauthentication;someconsidershared WEPtobelesssecurethanopenWEP. l WEP 128 Bit OpenThisoptionprovidessecurity,butitsrelativelyweak(butstronger thanWEP 64 Bit Open).ThisoptionworkswitholderandnewerWi-Fidevices,andis recommendedonlyifanyofyourdevicesdontsupportWPAorWPA2. OpenWEPusesthekeyforencryption,butnotforauthentication. l WEP 128 Bit SharedThisoptionprovidessecurity,butitsrelativelyweak(butstronger thanWEP 64 Bit Shared).ThisoptionworkswitholderandnewerWi-Fidevices,andis recommendedonlyifanyofyourdevicesdontsupportWPAorWPA2.
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SharedWEPusesthesamekeyforencryptionandauthentication;someconsidershared WEPtobelesssecurethanopenWEP. l WPA Personal TKIPThisisastrongsecuritystandardthatissupportedbymostWi-Fi devices. l WPA Personal TKIP/AESThisisastrongsecuritystandardthatissupportedbymost Wi-Fidevices. l WPA2 Personal AESThisisastronger,newersecuritystandardthatislimitedtonewer Wi-Fidevices. l WPA2 Personal TKIP/AESThisisastronger,newersecuritystandardthatislimitedto newerWi-Fidevices. l WPA/WPA2 Personal(recommendedsettingifanyofyourdevicesaremorethantwo yearsold)Wi-FidevicesthatuseeitherWPAorWPA2canconnecttotheNETGEARZing MobileHotspot.SupportedbymostWi-Fidevices. 4. ClickSubmit. TheoptionyouselectdeterminestheWi-FisecurityusedandalsothemaximumlengthoftheWi-Fi password.
Change Wi-Fi Network Names and Passwords

TheMainandGuestWi-FinetworknamesidentifyyourWi-Finetworksandarevisibletoother Wi-Fi-enableddevices. YoucanchangethenamesandpasswordsforyourMainandGuestWi-Finetworksonyour devicesMain Wi-FiandGuest Wi-Fiscreens,andontheZingManagersWi-Fi > Optionspage. Foroptimalsecurity,youshouldmakeyourWi-Finetworknamesandpasswordsunique,and changethemonaregularbasis. Note: IfyouchangeeitheroftheWi-Finetworknamesorpasswords,allconnecteddeviceswillbe disconnectedandwillhavetoreconnectusingthenewvalues. Note: Forsecurityreasons,itsrecommendedyoudisableSSIDBroadcast.(SeeOptionsTab.) TomakeyourWi-Fipasswordsmoresecure: n Usenumbersandbothuppercaseandlowercaseletters. n Usespecialcharacters(forexample,@,#,etc.). Also,thepasswordlengthdependsontheWi-Fiencryptiontypethatyouveselected.(SeeWi-Fi Security.) n NoneNopasswordisrequired. n WEP64bitOpenThepasswordmustbe5ASCIIcharacters.
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n WEP64bitSharedThepasswordmustbe5ASCIIcharacters. n WEP128bitOpenThepasswordmustbe13ASCIIcharacters. n WEP128bitSharedThepasswordmustbe13ASCIIcharacters. n WPA-PersonalTKIPThepasswordmustbe8to63ASCIIcharacters. n WPA-PersonalTKIP/AESThepasswordmustbe8to63ASCIIcharacters. n WPA2-PersonalTKIP/AESThepasswordmustbe8to63ASCIIcharacters. n WPA/WPA2PersonalThepasswordmustbe8to63ASCIIcharacters.
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Wi-Fi.
2. TapMain Wi-FiorGuest Wi-Fitochangethatnetworksnameandpassword. 3. IfyouarechangingtheGuestWi-Finameorpassword,tapthesecondEditbutton(besidethe NameandPassword). 4. TaptheEditbuttonbesidetheNameorPasswordthatyouwanttochange. 5. TapContinue.Theeditwindowappears. 6. Changethenameorpassword.SeeUsingtheLCDKeyboard. 7. Ifyousavedyourchanges,followtheonscreeninstructionstoreconnecttoWi-Fi.(Alldevices thatwereconnectedwillhavetoreconnectwiththenewsettings.)
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickWi-Fi > Options 3. IntheMainWi-FiandGuestWi-Fisections,changetheNetwork NameandPasswordfields asdesired.(Therequiredlengthsappearbeneaththefields.) 4. IfyouwanttohaveyourdeviceautomaticallychangetheGuestWi-FipasswordeachtimeGuest Wi-Fiisturnedon,selectGenerate a new password each time I turn on the Guest Wi-Fi. 5. ClickSubmit. 6. Whenprompted,clickSubmitagain.(Alldevicesthatwereconnectedwillhavetoreconnect withthenewsettings.)
UsingtheLCDKeyboard
TheNETGEARZingMobileHotspotdisplaysavirtualkeyboardthatyouusetochangefieldssuch astheWi-FinetworknameandWi-Finetworkpassword.
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Tousethekeyboardwhenitappears: 1. Usethefollowingeditingbuttonstochangethecurrentvalue,whichisshownatthetopofthe screen: o Backspace o Characters o Num/Sym characterset. o ABC o CapsLock Erasethelastcharacterofthestring. Entertheselectedcharacter.
Switchtothenumbers(0to9)andsymbols(!,@,#,etc.)
Switchtothealphabet(atoz,AtoZ)characterset. Switchthecharactersettoupperorlowercase.
o Leftarrow Showthepreviouspageofcharacters.
o Rightarrow Showthenextpageofcharacters. o DoubleLeftarrow Showthefirstpageofthecurrentcharacterset.
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o DoubleRightarrow
Showthelastpageofthecurrentcharacterset. tosaveyourchange,ortap tocancelit.
2. Whenyouarefinished,tapSubmit
Displaying Wi-Fi Network Name and Password on LCD Home Screen

YoucanchoosewhethertoshowtheWi-Finetworknameandpasswordonyourdeviceshome screen.YoucandothisfromyourdevicesWi-FiOptionsscreen,ortheZingManagersOptions tab. Ifyouchoosetoshowtheinformation: n MainWi-Finetworkisshown,whenGuestWi-Fiisturnedoff. n GuestWi-Finetworkisshown,whenGuestWi-Fiisturnedon.
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Wi-Fi.
2. TapOptions. 3. TapWi-Fi Info on Home. 4. SelectShoworHide.
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickWi-Fi > Options. 3. BesideWi-Fi Info on Home,selectShoworHide. 4. ClickSubmit.
Enable / Disable the Block List

YoucanenableyourNETGEARZingMobileHotspotsblocklistonyourdevicesWi-FiBlockList screen,andontheZingManagersWi-Fi MAC Filterpage.Thisletsyouidentifydevicesthat shouldnotbeallowedtoaccessyourWi-Finetworks.
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Wi-Fi.
2. TapBlock List. 3. TapOntoblockdevices,ortapOfftostopblockingdevices. Configuring the Wi-Fi Network 117
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickWi-Fi > MAC Filter. 3. BesideMAC Filter Mode,selectBlack Listtoblockdevices,orselectNonetostopblocking devices. 4. ClickSubmit.
Displaying and Blocking Currently Connected Devices (Block List)

Todetectapotentialintruder,youmaywanttodisplayalistoftheWi-Fi-enableddevicesthatare currentlyconnectedtoyourNETGEARZingMobileHotspot.Youcandisplaythislistonyour devicesDevicesscreen,andontheZingManagershomepage. Ifyouwanttostopadevicefromconnectingtoyournetwork,youcanaddittoyourdevicesblock list.Theblockeddevicewillnotbeabletoconnectagainuntilyouchoosetounblockit.(SeeView andUnblockDevices(BlockList).) Note: YouhavetoenabletheblocklistbeforeyoucanblockdevicesfromusingyourWi-Fi networks.(SeeEnable/DisabletheBlockList.)
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Devices.AlistofthedevicesconnectedtoyourMainandGuestWi-Finetworks appears.Ifyoudonotwanttoblockadevice,returntothehomescreen. 2. Ifyouwanttoblockalisteddevice,tapthedevicename.ThedevicesIPaddressandMAC addressdisplay. 3. TapBlock Device. 4. TapContinue Block.
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) TheDevices Connectedsectionofthehomepageshowsalistofthedevicesconnectedto yourMainandGuestWi-Finetworks. 2. Ifyouwanttoblockalisteddevice,clickthedevicename.ThedevicesIPaddressandMAC addressdisplay. 3. ClickBlock Device. 4. ClickBlock Deviceagain.
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View and Unblock Devices (Block List)

Youcanviewalistofdevicesthatyouhaveblocked(seeDisplayingandBlockingCurrently ConnectedDevices(BlockList))fromconnectingtoyourNETGEARZingMobileHotspotonyour devicesWi-FiBlockListscreen,andontheZingManagersWi-Fi MAC Filterpage. Ifyouwanttoallowanyofthesedevicestoconnecttothenetworkagain,youcanremovethemfrom yourdevicesblocklist.
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Devices.
2. GotothelastpageoftheDevicesscreenandtapBlock List. 3. TapView blocked devices.AlistofthedevicesblockedfromusingyourWi-Finetworks appears. 4. Tapthenameofthedeviceyouwanttounblock. 5. TapUnblock.
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickWi-Fi > MAC Filter.AlistofthedevicesblockedfromusingyourWi-Finetworks appears. 3. Clickthe besidethedeviceyouwanttounblock.Thedeviceisremovedfromthelist immediately.
Allowing or Denying Computers Access to the Network (MAC Filter)

MAC(MediaAccessControl)filteringcanpreventunauthorizedwirelessdevicesfromconnectingto yournetwork. TheMACfilterisusedtogrant(whitelist)orblock(blacklist)wirelessdevicesaccesstotheMain andGuestWi-Finetworks.AccessisbasedontheMACaddressofeachwirelessdevice. IntheMACFilterpage(Wi-Fi>MacFilter),youcanchooseoneofthreemodes: n None Allcomputersareallowedtoaccessthenetwork. n Black list Allcomputersareallowedtoaccessthenetwork,unlesstheyreinthislist. n White list Onlycomputersthatareinthislistareallowedtoaccessthenetwork.
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Regardlessofthemode,ausermustprovidethecorrectWi-Fipasswordtoaccessthenetwork.
SpecifyingComputersThatCanAccesstheNetwork
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickWi-Fi > MAC Filter. 3. BesideMACFilterMode,selectWhite list. 4. IntheemptyNamefield,enteranameforthedevice.Forexample,AmysPC. 5. IntheemptyMAC Addressfield,entertheMACaddressofthedeviceyoureaddingtothelist. (Ifyoudontknowthisaddress,seeFindingtheMACAddress.) Clickthe besidetherow.
6. Repeatsteps4and5foreachcomputerforwhichyouwanttoallowaccess. IMPORTANT: Makesureyouaddthecomputeryouareusing,orelseyouwillnotbeabletoaccess thenetworkafteryourdeviceresets. 7. ClickSubmit.
SpecifyingComputersThatAreNotAllowedtoAccesstheNetwork
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickWi-Fi>MAC Filter. 3. BesideMACFilterMode,selectBlack list. 4. Determineandblockanundesireduserofyournetwork: a. IntheDevicesConnectedsection,ifyouseeadeviceyoudontrecognize,youcanclickits nameandcompareitsMACaddresstotheMACaddressofeachofthedevicesonyour network. TodeterminetheMACaddressofeachdeviceyouhave,seeFindingtheMACAddress.If noneofyourdeviceshavethisMACaddress,thatdevicemightbeanintruder. b. IntheemptyNamefield,enteranameforthedevice.Forexample,AmysPC. c. IntheemptyMACAddressfield,entertheMACaddressofthedeviceyoureaddingtothe list. d. Clickthe besidetherow.
5. Foreachdeviceyouwanttoblock,repeatstep4. Tip: Youcanalsoblockthedevicefromthedevicelist.SeeDisplayingandBlockingCurrently ConnectedDevices(BlockList).
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RemovingaDeviceFromtheAllowedorDisallowedLists
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickWi-Fi > MAC Filter. 3. Inthelistofallowed/disalloweddevices,clickthe 4. ClickSubmit. besidetherow.
Disable Wi-Fi When Tethering Device (Connected Through USB)

YoucanturnoffyourdevicesWi-Firadiowhenconnectedviathemicro-USBcable(tethered).This isdonefromyourdevicesWi-Fi Optionsscreen,orfromtheZingManagersWi-Fi Optionstab. Note: Ifyouchangethisoption,yourdevicemustberesetbeforeyourchangetakeseffect. Inthiscase: n Onlyacomputerthatistetheredtoyourdevicecanuseit. n Youcanprolongthebatterylife. n Thebatterychargesfaster. n WPSwontbeavailable.(SeeConnectingThroughWPS.)
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Wi-Fi > Options.
2. TapUSB Tether. 3. SelectWi-Fi stays Off.
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickWi-Fi > Options. 3. BesideUSB Tether,clickWi-Fi stays Off. 4. ClickSubmit.
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Setting the Sleep (Inactivity) Timer

Usethisfeaturetoprolongthebatterylifebymakingyourdevicegotosleep(turnofftheWi-Firadio) ifnodevicesareconnectedtoWi-Fiforaperiodoftime. YoucanadjustthissettingonyourdevicesSleep screen,andontheZingManagersSettings > General > Devicepage.
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Settings>Sleep.
2. Selectthedesiredtimeoutperiod.(Asmallervaluehelpsprolongthebatterylife.)
1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > General > Device. 3. BesideWi-Fi Standby,selectthedesiredtimeoutperiod.(Asmallervaluehelpsprolongthe batterylife.) 4. ClickSubmit.
Wi-Fi Channel
TheWi-FichannelistheactivechanneloftheWi-Fiaccesspoint.Ifyournetworkishaving performanceissues(possiblycausedbyotherWi-Finetworksinthevicinityusingthesame channel),tryadifferentWi-Fichannel. YoucanchangethechannelfromyourdevicesWi-FiOptionsscreen,ortheZingManagersWi-Fi Optionspage. Note: Allconnecteddeviceswillbedisconnectedandhavetoreconnectifthechannelischanged.
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Wi-Fi> Options.
2. TapWi-Fi Channel.Thecurrentchanneldisplays. 3. TapRefresh Wi-Fi channel. 4. Tap toclosetheconfirmationmessage.
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2. ClickWi-Fi > Options. 3. SelectadifferentchannelnumberintheWi-Fi Channellist,or,tohaveyourdevice automaticallydeterminethechanneltouse,selectAuto. Note: IfyouchooseAuto,yourdevicecouldreselectthesamechannel.Ifthishappens,tryagain. 4. ClickSubmit.
Wi-Fi Range
SettheeffectiverangeofyourWi-Firadiobasedonthelocationofyourdevicesandyourbattery requirements. n ShortSmallestcoveragearea;usesleastbatterypower. n MediumLargercoveragearea,butusesmorebatterypower. n LongLargestcoveragearea;usesmostbatterypower. YoucanchangetherangefromyourdevicesWi-Fi Optionsscreen,ortheZing Managers Wi-Fi Optionspage.
OntheTouchscreen
1. Tap > Wi-Fi> Options.
2. TapWi-Fi Range. 3. Selectthedesiredrange.(Short,Medium,Long).
1. Logintothehomepage.(seeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. Click Wi-Fi>Options. 3. BesideWi-Fi Range,selectthedesiredrange(Short,Medium,Long). 4. ClickSubmit.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Findoutanswerstoquestionsyoumayhave.
How Can I Tell Im Connected to GSM, 3G or LTE?

Thereareafewwaysyoucantellwhichnetworktype(GSM,3G,orLTE)youreconnectedto. Whenyoureconnectedtoanetwork(GSM,3GorLTE): n Onthetouchscreen,thenetworktypeicon(GSM,3GorLTE)appearsonthetopofthehome screen,andtheconnectionstatusisshownonyourdevicesStatusScreen.Also,ifyourdevice isnotconnected,anAlertwillappear. n IntheZingManager(http://sprinthotspot),thenetworktypeicon(GSM,3GorLTE)appearsin theStatussectionontheleftsideofthepage,andtheconnectionstatusisshownonthe Network > StatusDetailsTab.
How Do I Connect to Wi-Fi?

YoumayhavetomanuallyconnecttoWi-Fiaftercertaineventsforexample,aspartoftheinitial devicesetup,orafterasoftwareupdate. Tip: TheWi-FinetworknameandpasswordaredisplayedonthehomescreenoftheNETGEAR ZingMobileHotspot.(SeeLCDInformationScreens.) Tip: Alternatively,youcanuseWPStoconnectadevicetotheNETGEARZingMobileHotspot,if yourdevicesupportsWPS.(SeeConnectingThroughWPS.) ToconnecttoWi-Fi: 1. Dooneofthefollowing,dependingonyouroperatingsystem. l Windows7: Right-clicktheWi-Fiicon inthesystemtray.
l WindowsVista: ClickControl Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Connect to a network. l WindowsXP: ClickControl Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connections > View available wireless networks. l Mac: ClicktheAirPorticon (intheupperrightcornerofyourscreen).
l Linux: PleaseseetheuserdocumentationoftheLinuxdistribution. l Otheroperatingsystems: Pleaseseetheuserdocumentationforyouroperatingsystemor computer.
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2. SelecttheWi-FinetworkprovidedbytheNETGEARZingMobileHotspotandconnecttoit.(If promptedforanetworkkey/securitykey/password,entertheWi-Fipassword.)
Is Roaming on LTE Supported?

Atthetimeofthisrelease,roaming(thatis,usinganetworkotherthanSprint)onLTEisnot supported. RoamingissupportedonGSMnetworks. Tochangetheroamingsetting,seeSettingtheRoamingMode.
What Do I Do if I Forget the Main or Guest Wi-Fi Password?

ThereareacoupleofthingsyoucandoifyouforgettheMainWi-Fipassword. n Onthetouchscreen: l TheMainWi-Fipasswordappearsonyourdeviceshomescreen(ifyourdeviceissetto displaytheinformation,andGuestWi-Fiisdisabled). l Fromthehomescreen,clickWi-Fi> Main Wi-Fi. n LogintotheZingManagerWebpagewiththeadministratorpassword.OntheWebpage: l ClickWi-Fi>Options. ThereareacoupleofthingsyoucandoifyouforgottheGuestWi-Fipassword. n Onthetouchscreen: l TheGuestWi-Fipasswordappearsonyourdeviceshomescreen(ifyourdeviceissetto displaytheinformation,andGuestWi-Fiisenabled). l Fromthehomescreen,clickWi-Fi>GuestWi-Fi. n LogintotheZingManagerWebpagewiththeadministratorpassword.OntheWebpage: l ClickWi-Fi>Options. Note: RememberthatifyouhavechosentorandomizetheGuestWi-Fipassword,itchangeseach timetheGuestWi-Finetworkisturnedon.(SeeRandomizingtheGuestWi-FiPassword.)
What Do I Do if I Forget the Administrator Password?

HereswhattodoifyouforgottheAdministratorPassword.
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n Resetthesoftwaretodefaultsettings.YouwillneedtocallSprintCustomerSupportfor assistance.(SeeResettingtoFactoryDefaultSettings.)
If the Connection is Always On, Am I Always Being Billed?

Billingoccursonlywhendataispassedacrossthenetwork.Theconnectiontothenetworkgoes dormantafteraperiodofinactivity,buttheconnectioncanbere-establishedfasterthanhavingto reconnect.
Questions About GPS

FindanswerstocommonquestionsaboutGPS.
What is GPS?
GPSstandsforGlobalPositioningSystem,whichisasystemthatusesaseriesof24 geosynchronoussatellitestoprovidelocationdata. GPSsatellitestransmitsignalstoequipmentontheground.GPSreceiverspassivelyreceive satellitesignals,butdonottransmit.
Where Can I Use GPS?

GPSworkswhereveryouhaveline-of-sightaccesstotheGPSsatellites.
How Do I Enable or Disable GPS?

Bydefault,GPSisdisabled.ToenableGPS,seeEnabling/DisablingGPS.
What are some GPS Limitations?

Weatherconditionsortallnearbybuildingsmayaffectyourabilitytogetaclearviewofthesatellites andthustoacquireaGPSfix.
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How Can I Stream GPS Data to Use With a Third-party GPS Application?
GPSNMEAdataisstreamedoverWi-FioroveratetheredUSBconnectionusingavirtualCOM port. FollowthesestepstostreamNMEAdataforathird-partyGPSapplication. 1. SetGPS ModetoContinuous.(SeeSettingtheGPSMode.) 2. DeterminetheCOMportnumberthatyourNETGEARdevice(thatis,yourNETGEARZing MobileHotspot)isusing. InthefollowingexampleforWindows,theDeviceManagershowsthatCOM16isused.Inyour case,theCOMportnumbermightbedifferent.
Note:(Ifyoudon'tknowhowtoaccesstheDeviceManager,see http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22868.) 3. ConfigureyourGPSapplicationtousethesameCOMport.Forhelp,seethedocumentationof theGPSapplication.
Questions About WPS

FindanswerstocommonquestionsaboutWPS.
What is WPS?
Wi-FiProtectedSetup(WPS)providesafast,simple,andsecurewaytoconnectWPS-enabled devicestoyourWi-Finetwork.Youdonthavetogivethename(SSID)andWi-Fipasswordofyour networktootherusers. TheWPSfeatureisavailableoncertaincameras,printers,smartphones,andlaptops.These deviceshaveeitherahardwarebuttonoraWPS-relatedoptioninthesoftware.Pleaseconsultthe userdocumentationofyourdevice.
How do I Use WPS?

ForinformationonusingWPS,pleaseseeConnectingThroughWPS.
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If a Wireless Device has a WPS Button or a WPS Software Option, Must I Use it to Connect Via Wi-Fi?
IfthisistheonlywayyourdeviceprovidestoconnectthroughWi-Fi,thenyoumustusetheWPS buttonortheWPSsoftwareoption.SomelaptopssupporttwomethodsaWPSbuttonor softwareoption,andWi-FinetworkmanagersoftwarewhereyoucanconnectbyenteringtheWi-Fi networkname(SSID)andpassword,asdescribedinHowDoIConnecttoWi-Fi?. Pleaseconsulttheuserdocumentationofyourdevice.
How Do I Access My Corporate Network Through a VPN?

Onceyoucompleteawirelessconnection,youmayneedtolaunchanextranetclientprovidedby yourcompanyandsupplytheappropriateusernameandpasswordtogainaccess.Forsupport, contactyourcompanyhelpdesk.
Are Terminal Sessions Supported?

Terminalsessions(forexample,viatelnetorssh)arenotsupported.
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Tips
Thefollowingtopicsprovideinformationongettingthemostoutofyourdeviceandyournetwork connection.
Extending Battery Life

Thereareseveralwaysyoucanextendthebatterylife. n Whenyourenotusingyourdevice,turnitoff. n Connectyourdevicethroughthemicro-USBcabletoyourcomputer,anddisableWi-Fi.(See DisableWi-FiWhenTetheringDevice(ConnectedThroughUSB).) n AdjusttheLCDdooneormoreofthefollowing: l DecreasethebrightnessoftheLCD.(SeeSettingtheLCDBrightness.) l SettheLCDtoturnoffsooner.(SeeSettingtheLCDTimeout.) n TurntheLEDoff.(SeeTurningtheLEDOnorOff.) n UseashorterWi-Fiinactivitytimeoutperiod.(SeeSettingtheSleep(Inactivity)Timer.) n LimitthenumberofWi-Fidevices.(SeeSettingtheMaximumNumberofWi-FiDevices.) n Ifyouhaveonlyonenetworkcoveragetypeavailable(LTE,3G,orGSM),settheallowed networkmodetothatcoveragetypeonly.(SeeSettingtheAllowedNetworkMode.) n IfGPSisenabledandyoureusingyourdevicefromthesamelocation,setGPS Modeto One-time.(SeeSettingtheGPSMode.)
Mobile Hotspot Location

Followtheseguidelinesinplacingyourdevice. n Avoidmoistureorextremetemperatures. n Forimprovedreception,placeyourdevicenearaclosedwindow. n Placeyourdevicewithineasyreachofareliablepowersupplyandthecomputertowhichitwill beconnected.
Improving Signal Strength

Thereareseveralwaysyoucanimprovethesignalstrength. n Makesureyoureinsideanetworkcoveragearea. Tips 129
n Tryreorientingyourdevice. n Moveyourdeviceandyourcomputertoanotherlocationyoumaybeinornearastructure thatisblockingthesignal.Everyobstacle(forexample,walls,ceilings,furniture)betweenthe NETGEARZingMobileHotspotandotherwirelessdevicesdecreasesthesignalstrength. n Placeyourdeviceinacentralizedlocation,ashighaspossibleintheroom. n Makesuretheresplentyofspacearoundyourdevicetoprovidethebestsignalreception. n Keepyourdeviceatleast36feetawayfromelectricaldevicesthatgenerateRFinterference (forexample,microwaves,TVs,2.4GHzcordlessphones,cellularphones,babymonitors, wirelessspeakers).Ifyourenotusingtheseelectricaldevices,turnthemoff. n Ifpossible,placeyourdevicessothatthesignalpassesthroughopendoorwaysordrywall,as opposedtoconcrete,brick,metal,wallswithinsulation,andsoon. n Ifyoucannotobtainservice,contactSprintanetworkoraccountproblemmaybepreventing youfromobtainingservice. n ConsiderpurchasingthedesktopcradlefortheNETGEARZingMobileHotspotfromtheSprint Storeatsprint.comorfromtheSierraWirelessonlinestoreatsierrawireless.com/eStore.
Improving 3G Network Service

Toimproveyournetworkservice,periodicallycheckforPRLandprofileupdates. ThePRL(PreferredRoamingList)isanaccountconfigurationitemsetbyyourserviceprovider.It controlstheradiochannelsandnetworkcarrierusedbythe3Gmodem. Tocheckfortheseupdates: 1. Logintothehomepage.(SeeLoggingInasanAdministrator.) 2. ClickSettings > Network > Preferences. 3. ClickUpdate PRL.
Improving Wi-Fi Performance

ThereareseveralwaysyoucanimproveWi-Fiperformance. n Tryadifferentchannelnumber.(SeeWi-FiChannel.) n Checkwhetheranydeviceupdatesareavailable.(SeeUpdateMobileHotspotSoftwareand Firmware.) n SeethetipsinImprovingSignalStrength. n LimitthenumberofWi-Fidevices.(SeeSettingtheMaximumNumberofWi-FiDevices.)
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WindowsXPandWindows7Users
1. OpentheDeviceManager. InWindowsXP: l ClickStart > Settings > Control Panel. l Double-clickSystem. l ClickHardware. l ClickDevice Manager. InWindows7: l ClickStart > Control Panel. l ClickDevice Manager. 2. Double-clickNetwork adapters. 3. Double-clicktheWi-Ficlientnetworkadapterofyourcomputerforexample,Intel(R)WiFi Link5100AGNinthescreenshotbelow.
4. IftheWi-FiclientnetworkadapterisbyIntel,clickAdvancedand,inthePropertylist,click Power Managementandmovethesliderallthewaytotheright(toHighest).ClickOK. or IftheWi-FiclientnetworkadapterisnotbyIntel,selectaconfigurationwithminimalpower savings(tomaximizethroughput). Note: Theabovesettingsareoftencontrolledby3rd-partyvalue-addapplicationsandmaybe automaticallychanged.IfWi-Fiperformanceimprovesforawhileafterperformingtheabovesteps, butthendeclines,rechecktheabovesettings.
Security Tips
Followthesetipstominimizesecurityrisks. n ChangetheWi-Finetworkname(SSID)andWi-Fipasswordonaregularbasis.(SeeChange Wi-FiNetworkNamesandPasswords.)
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n DisableSSIDBroadcast.(SeeOptionsTab.) n UsethehighestlevelofWi-Fisecuritythatyourdevicessupport.(SeeWi-FiSecurity.) n Changetheloginpassword.(SeeChangingtheZingManagerPassword.) n UseMACfilteringtospecifycomputersthatareorarentallowedtoconnecttothenetwork.(See AllowingorDenyingComputersAccesstotheNetwork(MACFilter).)
Finding the MAC Address

YoullneedtoknowtheMACaddressofadeviceinacoupleofcases. n Allowingordenyingcomputersaccesstothenetwork.(SeeAllowingorDenyingComputers AccesstotheNetwork.) Tip: Youcandisplayalistofconnecteddevices,includingtheMACaddressofeachdevice.See DisplayingandBlockingCurrentlyConnectedDevices(BlockList). ThestepstofindingtheMACaddressofadevicevary,dependingonyouroperatingsystem.
Windows
1. Openacommandpromptwindow. l ClickStartandRun. l Typecmdorcommand,andclickOK. 2. Atthecommandprompt,typeipconfig/allandpressEnter. 3. WritedownthePhysicalAddressfortheentrythatrelatestothewirelessnetworkconnection;it appearsasaseriesofnumbersandlettersthisistheMACaddressofyourwirelessadapter.
MacOSX
1. FromtheApplemenu,selectSystem Preferences. 2. SelectNetwork. 3. Selecttheadapterthatisconnectingtotheroutinghardware. 4. SelectAdvanced. 5. SelectEthernet.TheEthernetIDislisted.ThisisthesameastheMACaddress.
Linux
PleaseseetheuserdocumentationoftheLinuxdistribution.
OtherOperatingSystems
Pleaseseetheuserdocumentationforyouroperatingsystemorcomputer.
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Finding the IP Address

YoullneedtoknowtheIPaddressofadevicewhenconfiguringcertainfeatures. n Portforwarding n DMZ ThestepstofindingtheIPaddressofadevicevary,dependingonyouroperatingsystem.
Windows
1. Openacommandpromptwindow. 2. Typecmdorcommand,andclickOK. 3. Atthecommandprompt,typeipconfigandpressEnter. 4. WritedowntheIPAddressfortheentrythatrelatestothewirelessnetworkconnection.(TheIP addressmightbelistedunderIpv4Address,orsomethingsimilar.)
MacOSX
1. FromtheApplemenu,selectSystem Preferences. 2. SelectNetwork. 3. Selectthewirelessadapter.TheIPaddressisdisplayedintherightpane.
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Pleaseseetheuserdocumentationforyouroperatingsystemorcomputer
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Troubleshooting
Learnaboutvarioustroubleshootingtips,andwhattodowhenaspecificmessageisdisplayed.
General Tips
Herearesomegeneraltipstogetyoustarted. n IfsomesettingsarepreventingyoufromconnectingtoWi-Fi,connecttoyourdevicethroughthe micro-USBcable,andthenchangethesettings.(SeeConnectingThroughUSB.) n Gotosprint.com/supporttoaccesstroubleshootingandotherresources. n TheknowledgebaseattheNETGEARwebsite(support.netgear.com)mayalsobeuseful.
LCD Is Dark
ThefollowingtabledescribessituationsthatcancausetheLCDtobedark(thatis,notdisplayingany textoricons),andrecommendsactions.
Device state
On Off
LCD state
On,butdormant(inactivity timeout) Off
Your action
Brieflypressthepowerbuttononyour device. Turnyourdeviceon: Makesureabatteryisinsertedintoyour device. Pressthepowerbuttononyourdeviceuntil yourdeviceturnson.
IftheLCDisstilldark,usethemicro-USBcabletoconnectyourdevicetotheACchargerortoa computer.
Insufficient Signal Strength

Ifyouhaveinsufficientsignalstrength,aniconisdisplayedonyourdeviceshomescreen,andonthe WebpagesConnectionDetailssection. Insufficientsignalstrength,indicatedby ,mayoccurbecause:
n Youareoutsidenetworkcoverageareas. n Yourdevicesinternalantennaispointinginthewrongdirection.
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n Youareinornearastructurethatisblockingthesignal. n Youarenearadevicethatiscausingradiosignalinterference. n Anetworkoraccountproblemispreventingyoufromobtainingservice. SeealsoImprovingSignalStrength.
Cannot Connect to Wi-Fi

IfyourcomputercannotconnecttotheMainorGuestWi-FinetworksoftheNETGEARZingMobile Hotspot,thereareseveralthingsyoushouldcheck. Makesurethat: n ThemaximumnumberofWi-Fideviceshasnotbeenreached.(Todeterminethenumberof connectedWi-Fidevicesandsetthemaximum,seeDisplayingandBlockingCurrently ConnectedDevices(BlockList)andSettingtheMaximumNumberofWi-FiDevices.) n YoureconnectingtothecorrectWi-Finetwork(SSID),andyoureusingthecorrectWi-Fi password. n NobodyhaschangedthenameorpasswordoftheWi-Finetwork. n Wi-Fiisnotdisabledbecauseyourdeviceistethered.SeeDisableWi-FiWhenTetheringDevice (ConnectedThroughUSB). n YourcomputersupportsthetypeofWi-Fisecuritythatthenetworkissettouse. Note: AllthedevicesusedwiththeNETGEARZingMobileHotspotmustsupporttheselected securitytype. n YourcomputersupportsWi-Fi802.11g(ifConnection Rateisset,intheWi-FiOptionsTabto 802.11g only). n YourcomputerhasnotbeenblockedthroughMACfiltering.(SeeAllowingorDenying ComputersAccesstotheNetwork(MACFilter).) Tip: IfsomesettingsarepreventingyoufromconnectingtoWi-Fi,connecttoyourdevicethrough themicro-USBcable,andthenchangethesettings.(SeeConnectingThroughUSB.)
Cannot Connect Through USB

IfyourcomputercannotconnecttotheNETGEARZingMobileHotspotthroughthemicro-USB cable,gothroughthefollowingsteps. n Makesurethatyou'veinstalledthedevicedriver,asdescribedinMakingaTetheredConnection.
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Cannot Display the Home Page

YourWebbrowsermaydisplayanerrormessagewhenyoutrytodisplaythehomepage.Theerror messagedependsonyourWebbrowser. n Couldnotconnecttoremoteserver(Opera) n InternetExplorercannotdisplaythewebpage(InternetExplorer) n Oops!Thislinkappearstobebroken(GoogleChrome) n Safaricantopenthepage(Safari) n Theconnectionhastimedout(FireFox) Checkthefollowing: n Yourdeviceisturnedon.(SeeTurningYourDeviceOnandOff.) n Youhaveestablishedaconnectiontoyourdevice(throughWi-Fiorthroughthemicro-USB cable). n MakesureyouretypingthecorrectaddressintheWebbrowser. l Tryhttp://SprintHotspot(unlessyouvechangedtheURLinChangingtheZingManager URL.) l Ifthehomepageisstillnotdisplayed,tryhttp://192.168.1.1or,ifyoureusingcustomrouting settings,replace192.168.1.1withtheappropriateIPaddress. n TheWebbrowserisarecentversion,andJava-enabled.Thefollowingarerecommended: l InternetExplorer(version7.0orhigher) l MozillaFirefox(version3.0orhigher) l GoogleChrome(version2.0.172.28orhigher) l AppleSafari(version4.0orhigher) l Opera(version9.64) n Ifyourcomputerhasotheradapters(forexample,Ethernet)connectedtoothernetworks, disableorremovethemfromyourcomputer. n IfInternetsecuritysoftwareisrunningonyourcomputer,disableitandseewhethertheerror messagestilloccurs.Somefirewallsoftwaremayblockaccesstothehomepage. n IfDHCPisenabledonyourdevice,makesureDHCPisenabledonyourcomputer.(See DHCP.) n CheckyourWebbrowsersettings:
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1. OpentheControlPanelinWindows. 2. Double-clickInternet Options. 3. FromtheSecuritytab,restorethedefaultsettings. 4. FromtheConnectionstab,selectNever dial a connection. 5. FromtheAdvancedtab,restorethedefaultsettings. 6. CloseandreopenyourWebbrowser. n Disconnectyourdevicefromyourcomputer(ifyoureusingthemicro-USBcable).Removethe batteryfromyourdevice.Reinsertthebattery. If,aftercheckingalloftheabove,youstillcannotdisplaythehomepage,considerresettingthe softwaretodefaultsettings.(SeeResettingtoFactoryDefaultSettings.)
Cannot Connect to the Mobile Broadband Network

Ifthismessageisdisplayed,gothroughthefollowingsteps. n Makesureyourcomputerisconnectedtoyourdevice(throughthemicro-USBcableorWi-Fi). (SeeHowDoIConnecttoWi-Fi?orMakingaTetheredConnection.) n Makesureyoureinanetworkcoveragearea. n ChecktheNetwork Modesetting.(SeeSettingtheAllowedNetworkMode.)Forexample,ifits settoLTE Only,youwontbeabletoconnectifyoudonthaveLTEcoverage. n Ifyoureroamingon3GorGSM,makesurethatroamingisenabled.(SeeSettingtheRoaming Mode.)(RoamingisnotsupportedonLTE.) Note: Roamingchargesmayapply. n Ifyoureroaminginternationally,makesurethatAny Networkisselected.(SeeSettingthe RoamingMode.) n TrythetipsinImprovingSignalStrength. n CheckwithSprintanetworkoraccountproblemmaybepreventingyourdevicefrom obtainingservice.
GPS Doesnt Seem to Be Available

MakesurethatGPSisenabled.(SeeEnabling/DisablingGPS.) Forbestresults,minimizethenumberofobstructionsbetweenyourdeviceandtheGPSsatellites.
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Cannot Check for Updates

MakesureyourdeviceisconnectedtotheACchargerorcomputerthroughthemicro-USBcable. Note: IfyoullbeusingUSBfordatatransfer(andnotjustforchargingyourdevice),youmustinstall thedevicedriver.(SeeMakingaTetheredConnection.)
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Technical Specifications
Thefollowingtopicslisttheelectrical,radiofrequency,andotherparametersofyourdeviceforthose whorequiretechnicalinformation.
Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications

Thistopicliststheradiofrequencyandelectricalparametersofyourdevice.
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Approvals Battery FCC Size: 2500mAh Durationforfullcharge: n ACcharger: 4hours n PCUSBcable: 5hours Chargelife: n 8.5hoursoftalktime n 13daysstandby Current Maximum: ~ 900mA Standbycurrent:
Description
n 4mA(1xEV-DO/IS2000hybridmode) n ~6.5mA(LTE) Transmit PCS: 1850-1910MHz Cellular: 824-849MHz Secondary800MHz: 817-824MHz LTE: n Band25: 1850-1915MHz n Band26: 814-849MHz n Band41(TDD): 2496-2690MHz UMTS/HSPA+: n Band1: 1920-1980MHz
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n Band2: 1850-1910MHz n Band5: 824-849MHz n Band8: 880-915MHz GSM/EDGE: n GSM850: 824-849MHz n EGSM900: 880-915MHz n DCS1800: 1710-1785MHz n PCS1900:1850-1910MHz Receive PCS: 1930-1990MHz Cellular: 869-894MHz
Description
Secondary800MHz: 862-869MHz LTE: n Band25: 1930-1995MHz n Band26: 859-894MHz n Band41(TDD): 2496-2690MHz UMTS/HSPA+: n Band1: 2110-2170MHz n Band2: 1930-1990MHz n Band5: 869-894MHz n Band8: 925-960MHz GSM/EDGE: n GSM850: 869-894MHz n EGSM900: 925-960MHz n DCS1800: 1805-1880MHz n PCS1900: 1930-1990MHz GPS: 1575.42MHz
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Software Specifications
Thistopicliststhespecificationsthatyourdevicesupports.
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CDMA (3G) specification Data service 3GPP Wi-Fi specification IS-2000Release0 IS-707A Release9 IEEE802.11b IEEE802.11g IEEE802.11n Wi-Fi security and encryption protocols
Description
WEPOpen&Shared WEP-64 WEP-128 WPA-PersonalTKIP&AES(Pre-SharedKeyorWPA-PSK) WPA2-PersonalTKIP&AES(WPA2-PSK) WPA+WPA2-Personal(WPA+WPA2PSK) Wi-FiSimpleConfiguration2.0(WSC2.0)basedWi-FiProtected Setup(WPS) Notsupported Notsupported Supported
WPS SMS (IS-637) FAX IOTA
OTASP (IS-683A, IS-683B, Supported IS-683C) OTAPA PRL (Preferred Roaming List) Authentication Voice NAM Position Location TTY/Accessibility Mobile IP Network protocols (routing hardware) VPN Supported Supported Supported Notsupported Single Standalone Notsupported Supported TCP,UDP,ARP,RARP,ICMP Pass-throughofthefollowingVPNtypes:
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PPTP IPSec
Description
TunnelingofmultipleVPNsessionssimultaneouslyissupported.
Environmental Specifications
Thistopicdescribestheenvironmentalconditionsthatyourdevicecanbeusedin.
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Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity 32to95F 14to+140F
Description
149F,90%relativehumidityfor24hours
Mechanical Specifications
Thistopicdescribesthedimensionsandphysicalfeaturesofyourdevice.
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Dimensions (W x L x H) Weight Headset jack LED 2.72"x4.33"x0.61" 3.70oz. Notsupported Blue/Amber/Orange
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Safety Information
Readimportantsafetyinformationaboutyourdevice.
Important Notice
Duetothenatureofwirelesscommunications,transmissionandreceptionofdatacanneverbe guaranteed.Datamaybedelayed,corrupted(i.e.,haveerrors)orbetotallylost.Althoughsignificant delaysorlossesofdataarerarewhenwirelessdevicessuchastheNETGEARZingMobileHotspot areusedinanormalmannerwithawell-constructednetwork,yourdeviceshouldnotbeusedin situationswherefailuretotransmitorreceivedatacouldresultindamageofanykindtotheuseror anyotherparty,includingbutnotlimitedtopersonalinjury,death,orlossofproperty.NETGEAR acceptsnoresponsibilityfordamagesofanykindresultingfromdelaysorerrorsindatatransmitted orreceivedusingyourdevice,orforfailureofyourdevicetotransmitorreceivesuchdata.
Safety and Hazards

Donotoperateyourdeviceunderthefollowingconditions. n Inareaswhereblastingisinprogress n Whereexplosiveatmospheresmaybepresent n Nearmedicalequipment n Nearlifesupportequipment,oranyequipmentthatmaybesusceptibletoanyformofradio interference. Insuchareas,yourdeviceMUSTBEPOWEREDOFF.Yourdevicecantransmitsignalsthatcould interferewiththisequipment. Donotoperateyourdeviceinanyaircraft,whethertheaircraftisonthegroundorinflight.Inaircraft, yourdeviceMUSTBEPOWEREDOFF.Whenoperating,yourdevicecantransmitsignalsthat couldinterferewithvariousonboardsystems. Note: Someairlinesmaypermittheuseofcellularphoneswhiletheaircraftisonthegroundand thedoorisopen.Yourdevicemaybeusedatthistime. Thedriveroroperatorofanyvehicleshouldnotoperatethedevicewhileincontrolofavehicle. Doingsowilldetractfromthedriveroroperatorscontrolandoperationofthatvehicle.Insome jurisdictions,operatingsuchcommunicationsdeviceswhileincontrolofavehicleisanoffense. Formoreinformation,seeProperBatteryUseandDisposal.
Proper Battery Use and Disposal

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n Donotopen,disassemble,puncture,crush,bend,orshred. n Donotexposetowaterorotherliquids,fire,explosion,orotherhazards. n UsethebatteryonlyintheNETGEARZingMobileHotspot. n Ifusingwithacharger,useonlytheACchargersuppliedwithyourdevice. n Donotshortcircuitthebattery. n Whenreplacingabattery,usethesamemodelofbatterythatwassuppliedwithyourdevice. n Followlocalregulationswhendisposingofausedbattery. n Avoiddroppingyourdeviceorthebattery.Ifdroppedandyoususpectdamage,takeittoa servicecenterforinspection. Note: Improperbatteryusemayresultinafire,explosion,orotherhazard.
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Regulatory Notices
Thistopiccontainsregulatoryinformationforyourdevice. ThedesignoftheNETGEARZingMobileHotspotcomplieswithU.S.FederalCommunications Commission(FCC)guidelinesrespectingsafetylevelsofradiofrequency(RF)exposureformobile devices,whichinturnareconsistentwiththefollowingsafetystandardspreviouslysetbyU.S.and internationalstandardsbodies: n ANSI/IEEEC95.1-1999,IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3kHz to 300 GHz n NationalCouncilonRadiationProtectionandMeasurements(NCRP)Report86,1986, Biological Effects and Exposure Criteria for Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields n InternationalCommissiononNon-IonisingRadiationProtection(ICNIRP)1998,Guidelines for limiting exposure to time-varying electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields (up to 300 GHz) FCC ID: PY3AC771S RF Exposure-TheNETGEARZingMobileHotspothasbeentestedforcompliancewithFCCRF exposurelimitsinaportableconfiguration.Atleast1.0cmofseparationdistancebetweenthe NETGEARZingMobileHotspotandtheusersbodymustbemaintainedatalltimes.Thisdevice mustnotbeusedwithanyotherantennaortransmitterthathasnotbeenapprovedtooperatein conjunctionwiththisdevice. WARNING (EMI) - United States FCC Information-Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfound tocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBcomputingdeviceperipheral,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCC rules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceina residentialinstallation. Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledand usedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications. However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation. Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbe determinedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrectthe interferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures: n Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna. n Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver. n Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiveris connected. n Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp. CAUTION: AnychangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbyNETGEARcouldvoidthe usersauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
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ThisdevicecomplieswithParts15,24,and27oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions: (1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevice mustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
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3 3G Cannotconnect137 Coveragetype79 Ec/Ioofnetworkconnection79 Networkservice,improving130 Overview8 RSCPofnetworkconnection80 RSSIofnetworkconnection79 Servicetype(PS)79 4 4G Cannotconnect137 4GLTE Cannotconnect137 8 802.11 Mode,options63 Standardssupported141 A Aboutpage88 Aboutscreen48 ACcharger,usingmicro-USBport11 Accesspoints7 Accessories,purchasing6 Account Details,resetting107 Information,accessing6 Summary56 Activatingthedevice4 Activation Date,Sprintnetwork90 Date,viewing100 Status49 ActiveAPN76 Administrator Logginginas54 Password,changing99 Password,configure69 Administratorpassword Forgotten;whatdoIdo?125 Index Advancedsettings75 Alert Description57 Title57 Alerts Commontypes16 InZingManager57 onLCD51 Alertsscreen51 Allowednetworkmode,settingthe102 Altitude68 APN Active76 Authenticationcode76 Configuring103 Parameters76 Password76 Username76 APNtab,Settingspage75 AppleSafari3 Application Portfiltering,disable98 Portfiltering,enable98 Portforwarding,disable96 Portforwarding,enable96 Applicationnotes182 Assistance5 Authenticationcode APN76 Auto(DNSMode)82,96 B Babymonitors130 Backviewofdevice2 Backupbatterymessage,onMacOSX25 Backupsettings71 Band Beingused44 LTEnetworkconnection79 Bandssupported Receive140 Transmit139 Basics7 Battery Chargelevelindicator58
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Chargeremaining13,89 Charging11 Extendingbatterylife129 Icons,meaning13 Installing10 Location2 Overview10 Properuseanddisposal143 Specifications139 Status90 Temperature49,90 Billingand;\126 Billingcycle Datausage56 DatausageinZingManager55 DatausageonLCD30 Daysleftuntilnextcycle30 Resetdisplayeddatausage56 Restartdate30 BillingCyclescreen30 Blacklist MACfilter119 MACfiltering64,66 Portfiltering85 BlockdevicefromLCD32 Blocklist ButtoninConnectedDevicesscreen32 Enable/disable,onLCD38 Wi-Fi,enable/disable117 BlockListscreen38 Blockeddevices Display118 Unblock119 ViewonLCD38 Bottomviewofdevice1 Boxcontents2 Brightness LevelofLCD,setting93 SetinZingManager69 Set,onLCD40 BroadcastWi-Finetworkname64,89 Browserssupported3 Buttons,ondevice(drawing)1 C Cannotcheckforupdates138 CannotconnectthroughUSB135 Cannotconnecttothe3G/4Gnetwork137 CannotconnecttoWi-Fi135 Index
Cannotdisplaythehomepage136 Careofyourdevice3 Carriername58 CDMAEcIo44 CDMARSSI44 ChangingtheZingManagerURL99 Channel Number,LTE79 UL,LTE79 Wi-Fi122 Chargeremaininginbattery13 Chargingthedevice11 CheckforUpdate72 Chromebrowser3 ClearProgramming72 Commonalerttypes16 Componentsofyourdevice7 Configure Device68 LCDdisplayfromZingManager69 Networksettings68 Routersettings68 Wi-Fiaccess60 Wi-Ficonnectionparameters61 Wi-Fisecurity61 ConfigureNetworks100 ConfigureWi-FiNetwork112 Connecttab,Wi-Fipage60 ConnecttoInternet 3Gnetworkservice,improving130 Cannotconnect137 Launchingaconnection18 Sharingyourconnection20 Connecttomobilenetwork,button58 Connected Howtotellyoureconnectedto GSM/3G/LTE124 Connecteddevices Display118 GuestWi-Fi,maximum63 Information59 IPaddress32 List58 MACaddress32 MainWi-Fi,maximum63 Maximumnumber63 ConnectedDevicesscreen31 Connectingthedevicetoyourcomputer USB24
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Wi-Fi124 Connection 3Gnetworkservice,improving130 Information9 Launching18 Mode63 Sharing20 Status78 Connectionstatus LEDindicator15 ConnectionStatus79 Connectorsondevice(drawing)1 Contactnumber Businessaccount48 Personalaccount48 Sprint48 Contents,package2 ContinuousGPSfix46,68 Copyrightinformation181 Cordlessphones130 Corporatenetwork,accessingthrough VPN128 Couldnotconnecttoremoteserver136 Coverage Maps6 Type,3G79 Criticalbatterylevel13 CTS/RTShandshaking64 Currentpowerstate89 Current,electrical(specifications)139 CustomerService,contacting6 CustomersupportURL48 D DarkLCD134 Data Connection,launching18 Plantype57 Remaininginbillingcycle30 Transmitindicators58 Usage,viewing100 Usedinbillingcycle30 Dataconnection Sharing20 DataUsagedetails55 DataUsagescreen29 Defaultsettings,softwarereset109 DestinationIPAddress(DMZ)98
Device Components7 Drawing(connectorsandbuttons)1 Information,viewing88 Powerstate89 Resetting107 Settingup4 Telephonenumber88 Temperature89 Tutorial15 UserGuide91 Voltage89 Devicedriver Installing,TRU-Install(automaticdriver installation),enablingor disabling25 Devicedriver,installing Mac25 Windows25 Devicescreen32 Devicetab,Settingspage69 Devices ConnectedtoGuestWi-Fi32,59 ConnectedtoMainWi-Fi31,59 ConnectedtoWi-Fi,maximum37 Connected,list58 Devicespage59 DHCP Description94 Enabling95 IPAddressRange82,95 Leasetime82,95 Server,enable/disable81 Startandendaddress95 DigitalRateControl Channel44 Channelnumber79 Cover79 Value79 Dimensionsofdevice142 Disable GPS110 Wi-Fiwhentethered121 Disconnectfrommobilenetwork,button58 Display Blockeddevices118 Connecteddevices118 Wi-Fiinfoonhomescreen37 Displayscreen40 185
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DisplaySettings92 DisplayWi-Finameandpasswordon LCD117 Disposalofbattery143 DMZ97 Address82 Configuring97 Enable/disable82 Enabling97 DNSmode82 Setting95 DNSserveraddress,manual82 Domesticroamingguard SetinZingManager74 SetonLCD43 Downloading Firmware107 Softwareupdates106 Drawingofhardware1 DRC Channel44 Channelnumber79 Cover79 Value79 Driver,installing Mac25 TRU-Install(automaticdriver installation),enablingor disabling25 Windows25 Durationforfullcharge139 Durationofcurrentsession31 DynamicHostControlProtocol94 E Ec/Io 3G79 GSM80 EcIo44 EcIo,CDMA44 Electricalspecifications139 Emailserver,accessing83 Enable/disableGPS68 EnableGPS110 Encryption Methodinuse89 Protocolssupported141 Type,GuestWi-Fi64 Type,MainWi-Fi64 Index
Environmentalspecifications142 Export,devicesettings105 ExportingSettings105 F Facebooklink91 FactoryReset72 FAQ127 FAX141 FCC ID145 Regulatorynotices145 Feedback Link87 Feedbackpage Settingstab90 Feedbackscreen50 Filteredportslist86 Firefoxbrowser3 Firewallsoftware136 Firmware Bootloaderversion89 Builddate49 Upgrading107 Version49,89 Version,ZingManager89 Firsttimeusage4 Fix GPS,typeoffix68 fontconfigLicense173 Forgotadministratorpassword125 ForgotWi-Fipassword125 FragmentationThreshold64 Frequencies,transmitandreceive140 Frontviewofdevice1 FTPserver,accessing83 Fullcharge,timerequired139 G Gaming,Internet83 GeneralPublicLicense,GNU147 GeneralTips134 Getalocationfix46 GetHelp5 GetStarted1 GNUGeneralPublicLicense147 Version2147 Version3153
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GNULesserGeneralPublicLicense Version2.1163 Version3171 GoogleChrome3 GPL(v2)License147 GPL(v3)License153 GPS Altitude68 Availability126 Enable./disable68 Enable/disable110 FAQ126 Heading68 Latitude68 Limitations126 Locationfix46 Longitude68 Metricunits68 Mode46,68 Mode,setting110 Notworkingordoesntseemtobe available137 Overview126 Satellites,numberused68 Servicestatus46 Speed68 Standardunits68 Status68 Streamingdata127 Timestamp68 Units,selectmetricorstandard111 GPSpage66 GPSscreen46 GPSSettings110 GSM Ec/Ioofnetworkconnection80 Networkname80 Roamingsupport125 RSSIofnetworkconnection80 Guest59 GuestWi-Fi ConfigurationfromWi-Fiscreen33 Devicesconnected32 GuestWi-Finame Changing114 GuestWi-Finetwork Changingthepassword20 Generaterandompassword19 Name61,63
Name,onLCD35 Optiontogeneratenewpasswordeach timeGuestWi-Fistarts63 Password61,63 Password,onLCD35 password,randomize,onLCD37 Settingup18 Turnon/off61 GuestWi-FiNetwork Turningoff19 Turningon18 GuestWi-Finetwork,turnoff35 GuestWi-Fipassword Changing114 GuestWi-Fiscreen35 H Hands-freeactivation4 Re-run45,75 Hardware(drawing)1 Hazards143 Heading68 Heightofdevice142 Help,getting CustomerService,contacting6 FAQ(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)124 Sprintwebsite6 Tips129 Troubleshooting134 HFA,re-run45 Homepage52 Cannotdisplay136 HomePage52 Homescreen Icons27 Wi-Fiinfo,show40 Hotspot Modelname89 Modelnumber49 Phonenumber49 Settings,resetting108 Settings,restoring105 Settings,saving105 USBaddresswhentethered81 HotspotPhonenumber49 HRPD-RSSI44 HRPDEcIo44 Humidityspecification142
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I ICCID49,79,89 Icons LCD27 Networkservicetype,active8 Signalstrength9 Import(routersettings)105 Importantnotice143 Importingdevicesettings105 ImportingSettings105 IMSI,LTE79 Inactivitytimer,setting122 Informationaboutyourdevice88 Informationscreens,LCD28 Installationrequirements3 Installingthedevice4 Internationalroamingguard SetinZingManager74 SetonLCD43 Internetconnection Datausage,viewing100 Information9 Launching18 Sharing20 InternetExplorerbrowser3 InternetExplorercannotdisplaythe webpage136 IOTA141 IPaddress 3G79 Connecteddevice32 DHCPRange82 Findingforadevice133 LTE79 Portforwarding96 Routinghardware81 WWANradio90 ipconfigcommand133 ipconfig/allcommand132 ISCLicense178 K Knowledgebase134 L Latitude68 LBS66
LCD Aboutscreen48 Alertsscreen51 BillingCyclescreen30 BlockListscreen38 Brightness,setlevel93 ConnectedDevicesscreen31 DataUsagescreen29 Devicescreen32 Displayscreen40 Feedbackscreen50 GPSscreen46 GuestWi-Fiscreen35 Homescreen27 IconsonLCD27 Informationscreens28 Keyboard115 MainWi-Fiscreen34 MobileAppsscreen50 Morescreen47 Networkscreen42 Notlit134 Resetscreen46 Roamingscreen43 Sessionscreen30 Settingsscreen38 Sleepscreen45 Statusscreen43 Supportscreen48 Timeoutperiod,setting92 Timeoutscreen41 Touchscreen,overview16 Updatesscreen45 Wi-FiOptionsscreen36 Wi-Fiscreen33 Wi-FiStandbyscreen45 WPSscreen35 LCDbrightness SetinZingManager69 Set,onLCD40 Leasetime,DHCP82,95 LED Colors142 Indicator15 Turnon/off92 Turnon/off,inZingManager70 Turnon/off,onLCD40 Legal147 Lengthofcurrentsession31
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Lengthofdevice142 LGPL(v2.1)License163 LGPL(v3)License171 Liability,limitationof181 libxml2License174 Licenses147 Limitationofliability181 Limitations21 Limitations,GPS126 locapiLicense176 LocationBasedServices66 Locationfix,getone-timeorcontinuous46 Loggingevents72 Loginpassword Changing99 Forgotten;whatdoIdo?125 LoginSettings99 Longitude68 LTE IPaddressof3Gnetwork connection79 IPaddressofLTEnetwork connection79 Overview8 RadiochannelnumberforLTEnetwork connection79 Roamingsupport125 RS-SINRofLTEnetwork connection79 RSRPofLTEnetworkconnection79 RSRQofLTEnetworkconnection79 TXpowerofLTEnetwork connection79 UploadchannelforLTEnetwork connection79 M MAC Address,findingforadevice132 MAC(MediaAccessControl)filter64 MACaddress Connecteddevice32 MACFilter Blacklist119 Controlnetworkaccess119 Mode65 Whitelist119 MACFiltertab,Wi-Fipage64
MacOS Driver,installing25 MacOSX MessageaboutUPSbackupbattery25 MainWi-Fi ConfigurationfromWi-Fiscreen33 Devicesconnected31 Devicesconnected,list59 Name49 Networkname,onLCD34 Network,name61,63 Network,password61,63 MainWi-Finame Changing114 MainWi-Fipassword Changing114 MainWi-Fipassword,onLCD34 MainWi-Fiscreen34 Maintenanceofyourdevice3 ManageyourSprintaccountby telephone87 Manual(DNSMode)82,96 Manualconfiguration75 ManualDNSServerfields96 Maximumnumber OfUsers63 OfWi-Fidevices63 OfWi-Fidevices,set112 MDN79 Mechanicalspecifications142 MEID49,89 MetricunitsforGPS68,111 Micro-SIM16 Micro-SIM,slotlocation1 Microwaves130 MobileAppsscreen50 Mobilebroadband Connectiondetails78 Networkconnectionstatus44 Overview8 settings8 Signalstrength9 MobileDirectoryNumberofdevice79 MobileHotspot Firmware106 Software106 MobileStationIdentifier79 Model Name,hotspot89
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Number,hotspot49 Morescreen47 MozillaFirefox3 MSID79,88 MySprintlink57 N Name GuestWi-Fi,changing114 MainWi-Fi,changing114 NETGEARknowledgebase134 Network 3G,overview8 Activationdate,viewing100 Cannotconnect137 Carriername58 Connectiondetails78 Connectionstatus78-79 Connectionstatus,mobile broadband44 Indicator9 LTE,overview8 Modeallowed,settingthe102 NameonLCD,Guest35 NameonLCD,Main34 PasswordonLCD,Guest35 PasswordonLCD,Main34 Protocolssupported141 Selectionmode(forGSM)74 Service,3G,improving130 Status(networktype)44 StatusdetailsinZingManager78 Statusindicator9 Typetoconnect,setinZing Manager74 Typetoconnect,setonLCD42 Type,currentconnection58 NetworkConnection18 NetworkPreferencestab,Settingspage73 Networkscreen42 NetworkSettings101 Network,corporate,accessingthrough VPN128 Notice,important143 Notices,regulatory145 O ObtainanIPaddressautomatically95
One-timeGPSfix46,68 Onlinegames84 Oops!Thislinkappearstobebroken136 OpenSSLLicense178 Operabrowser3 Operatingtemperature142 Operatorname58 Optionstab,Wi-Fipage61 OriginalSSLeayLicense179 OTAPA141 OTASP141 P Packagecontents2 Packetsize64 Pairing GuestWi-Fi36 MainWi-Fi36 Password Administrator,changing99 Administrator,forgotten-whatdoI do?125 APN76 GuestWi-Fi61,63 GuestWi-Finetwork,changing20 GuestWi-Finetwork,randomizing19 GuestWi-Fi,changing114 MainWi-Fi61,63,89 MainWi-Fi,changing114 Wi-Fi,forgotten-whatdoIdo?125 Patents147 Performance,Wi-Fi,improving130 Phonenumberofhotspot49 pimdLicense176 PlaceforyourMobileHotspot,tips129 PLMID44 PlugandPlay,Universal(UPnP)94 Portfiltering Addingapplicationtolist98 Description84 Disablingforanapplication98 Enable/disable85 Enabling98 PortFilteringtab84 Portforwarding Description82 Disablingforanapplication96 Enable/disable84 Enabling96 190
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Enablingforanapplication96 PortForwardingtab82 Powerbutton Pressing,resultsof15 Turningthedeviceonoroff14 Usage14 Powerbutton(onthedevice) Location2 Powersettings,extendingbatterylife129 Poweringthedeviceoff14 Poweringthedeviceon14 PreferredRoamingList75 PreferredRoamingListversion44,49 PRIversion49 PRL Update45 Version44,79 Versionnumber49,89 PRL,update75 Problems141 Protocolfield Portfiltering98 Portforwarding96 Protocols,network,supported141 PSservicetype,3G79 Q Questions,frequentlyasked(FAQ)124 R Radiofrequency(RF)specifications139 Randompasswords,GuestWi-Fi network19 Receivedataindicator58 Receivefrequencies140 Receiverpower44 4GLTE44 Rechargingthebattery11 Refurbisheddate90 Regulatorynotices145 RemoteDesktop,accessing83 RequireSIMPINtousedevice77 Requirements Installation3 Reset105 Resetscreen46 Resetting Accountdetails107
Hotspotsettings108 Softwaretodefaultsettings109 Yourdevice107 Restartingthedevice15 Restoresettings71,105 RF(RadioFrequency)specifications139 RFExposurenotice145 Roaming GSMsupport125 Indicator,ZingManager79 LTEsupport125 Message58 Mode,setinZingManager74 Mode,setonLCD43 Mode,setting101 Status58 RoamingGuard Domestic,setonLCD43 International,setonLCD43 SetinZingManager74 RoamingGuardwarnings, enable/disable102 Roamingscreen43 Router IPAddress81 Settings,configure68 RouterBasictab,Settingspage80 RouterPortFilteringtab,Settingspage84 RouterPortForwardingtab,Settings page82 RouterSettings94 Routinghardware8 IPaddress81 Resettingtodefaultsettings109 Subnetmask81 RS-SINR44 LTE79 RSCP44,80 RSRP44,79 RSRQ44,79 RSSI44,79-80 Improving129 Insufficient134 RTSThreshold64 RX Frequencies140 Power44
Index
191
S SIM Safaribrowser3 Safaricantopenthepage136 Safetyandhazards143 SafetyInformation143 Satellites,numberusedforGPSfix68 Savinghotspotsettings105 Security Encryptiontype,GuestWi-Fi64 Encryptiontype,MainWi-Fi64 MACfiltering64 Protocolssupported141 SIMPINrequiredtousedevice77 StandardinuseforWi-Finetwork encryption89 Tips131 Wi-Fi113 Senddataindicator58 Server,accessing83 Serviceplan,addadditionaloptions6 ServingCellID79 ServingSID(homenetworkareaidentifier) 80 Session DatausageinZingManager55 DatausageonLCD30 Timeconnected31 Sessiondatausage30 Sessionscreen30 SetUp4 Settingupthedevice4 Settings92 Backup71 Exporting105 Importing105 Restore71 Settingspage68 Devicetab69 SoftwareandResettab70 SettingsReset72 Settingsscreen38 shadowLicense177 SharingyourInternetconnection20 Shorttextmessaging(SMS)141 SignalInformation9 Signalstrength44,58 Improving129 Insufficient134
Mobilebroadband9 ICCID89 Security,activateordeactivate77 SIMSecuritytab,Settingspage77 Sizeofdevice142 Sleepscreen45 Sleeptimer,setting122 SMS141 Software105 Resettingtodefaultsettings109 Specifications141 Updates,downloading106 SoftwareandResettab,Settingspage70 Specifications Electrical139 Environmental142 Mechanical142 Radiofrequency(RF)139 Software141 Speed,GPS68 Sprint Contactnumbers48 CustomerService,contacting6 Website6 sshsupport128 SSLeayLicense,Original179 Standardunits UseforGPS68 StandardunitsforGPS111 Standbycurrent139 StandbytimerforWi-Fi,set InZingManager70 OnLCD46 Status ConnectiondetailsinZingManager57 StatusDetailstab,Settingspage78 Statusscreen43 Storage Guidelines3 Temperature142 StreamingGPSdata127 Subnetmask81 Support Contacting6 URL48 Websitelink87 Supportpage86 Supportscreen48
Index
192
Surveyofcustomerfeedback91 SystemLogstab,Settingspage72 Systemrequirements3 T TCP/IPsettings95 TechnicalSpecifications139 Technicalsupport,contacting6 Telephonenumber,hotspot49,57,79,88 telnetsupport128 Temperature Battery49,90 Operating142 Storage142 Terminalsessions128 Tetheredconnection Disabling72 Making24 TetheredNetworking,disabling72 Tethering DisableWi-Fi121 USB,enable/disable63 tethering,enable/disable OnLCD37 Textmessaging(SMS)141 Theconnectionhastimedout(message) 136 Timeout Connectiontimeout(cannotdisplaythe homepage)136 OnACcharger,setinZingManager70 OnACcharger,setonLCD41 Onbattery,setinZingManager70 Onbattery,setonLCD41 OnUSB,setinZingManager70 OnUSB,setonLCD41 Period,LCD,setting92 Timeoutscreen41 Tips129 Topviewofdevice2 Touchscreen27 TouchscreenInterface27 Trademarks181 Transferredamounttotal 3G90 GSM90 LTE90 Transmit Dataindicators58 Index
Frequencies140 Transmitterpower44 4GLTE44 LTE79 Troubleshooting CannotconnectthroughUSB135 Cannotconnecttothe3G/4G network137 CannotconnecttoWi-Fi135 Cannotdisplaythehomepage136 Generaltips134 TRU-Install25 TTYsupport141 TurnOff14 TurnoffGuestWi-Finetwork19 TurnOn14 TurnonGuestWi-Finetwork18 Turningthedeviceoff14 Turningthedeviceon14 Tutorialforusingthedevice15 Tutorial,view48 TVs130 Twitterlink91 TX Frequencies140 Power44 Power,4GLTE44 Power,LTE79 U Unblockdevices32,119 UniversalPlugandPlay81 Updatenetworksettings75 UpdatePRL45,75 Updatesscreen45 Updates,cannotcheckfor138 UploadchannelforLTEnetwork connection79 UPnP94 Enable/disable94 Status81 UPSbackupbattery,messageabout,on MacOSX25 URL Customersupport48 ZingManager49,70 Usageguidelinesforyourdevice3 USB Addressofhotspotwhentethered81 193
Cannotconnect135 Chargingthedevice11 Connectingdevicetoyourcomputer23 Locationofmicro-USBport1 TetheredNetworking72 TetheredNetworking,disabling72 Tethering,enable/disable63 Tethering,enable/disable,onLCD37 UseMACfiltertocontrolnetwork access119 Userguide Location87 Ondevice91 Username,APN76 UsingtheLCDkeyboard115 V Viewblockeddevices,onLCD38 VPN Accessing128 Passthroughstatus81 Passthroughtypessupported141 Passthrough,enable/disable94 W Warning(EMI)145 Webbrowserssupported3 Webserver,accessing83 Website NETGEAR182 Sprint6 Weightofdevice142 Whitelist MACfiltering64,66,119 Portfiltering85 Wi-Fi Accesspoints7 Access,configure60 Blocklist,enable/disable117 Broadcastnetworkname64,89 Cannotconnect135 Channel64,122 Configuration,fromWi-Fiscreen33 Connectingto124 Displaynameandpasswordon LCD63,117 Encryptiontype113 Guest,encryptiontype64
Info,displayonhomescreen37 Info,enteringmanually20 Info,showonhomescreen40 MACaddress89 MACFiltertab,Wi-Fipage64 Main,encryptiontype64 MaximumGuestWi-Fiusers63,89 MaximumMainWi-Fiusers63,89 Maximumnumberofdevices,set112 Maximumnumberofdevices,seton LCD37 Name,Main49 NetworknameonLCD,Guest35 NetworknameonLCD,Main34 Networkname,main89 NetworkpasswordonLCD,Guest35 NetworkpasswordonLCD,Main34 Networkpassword,main89 Numberofdevicescurrently connected89 Password,forgot125 Performance,improving130 Security113 Securityandencryptionprotocols supported141 Standbytimer,setinZingManager70 Standbytimer,setonLCD46 Wi-Fichannel SetonLCD37 Wi-FiChannel122 Wi-FiOptionsscreen36 Wi-Fipage60 Wi-FiProtectedSetup(WPS) FAQ127 Performing21 Wi-Fiscreen33 Wi-FiStandbyscreen45 Widthofdevice142 Windowsdriver,installing25 WindowsXP,improvingWi-Fi performance131 Wirelessspeakers130 WPS About127 ButtonforpairingGuestWi-Fi,inZing Manager61 ButtonforpairingMainWi-Fi,inZing Manager61 Performing21 194
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Use127 WPSButton128 WPSscreen35 WPSSoftware128 WWANradioIPaddress90 X XP,Windows,improvingWi-Fi performance131 Z ZingManager Administratorpassword,configure69 DataUsagedetails55 Password,changing99 URL49,70 URL,changing99 URL,configure69 Version50,89 Versionnumber89 ZingManagerHomepage Description52 Displaying53 Logginginasanadminstrator54
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n Micro-SIM(pre-installed) n GetStartedposter n Recyclingenvelope

Care and Maintenance

Setting Up Your Device

Starting Your Device for the First Time

4. IfyouwanttochangetheWi-Finameand/orpasswordimmediately: l Tapthearrow l Tapthearrow besideWi-Fi name.SeeUsingtheLCDKeyboard. besideWi-Fi password.SeeUsingtheLCDKeyboard.

5. Whenyouarereadytocontinue,tapFinish. Ifyouraccountcouldnotbeactivated,amessagewilldisplaythereason(notincellularcoverage area,roaminginternationally,etc.). n Followtheinstructions,andtap toclearthemessage.

SeeDeviceTutorialfordetails. Note: Ifyouwanttoseethetutorialagain,seeDeviceTutorial.

Visiting the Sprint Website

Contacting Sprint Customer Service

Components of Your Device

GSM, 3G, and LTE Networks

Mobile Broadband Information and Settings

GSM(EDGE/GPRS/HSPA/HSPA+)serviceisavailable. Noicon Youhavenoservice.TrythesuggestionsinCannotConnecttotheMobileBroadband Network.

Internet Connection Information

Installing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Whenyourdeviceisfullycharged,theLCD(andtheZingManagerhomepage,ifyourdeviceison) shows: n Ifyourdeviceison andthemessageBatteryisFullycharged.Pleaseremovepower. TaptheXtoclosethemessage. n Ifyourdeviceisoff andthemessageBatteryisFullycharged.Pleaseremovepower. TaptheXtoclosethemessage.

Note: IfyouwillbeusingtheUSBconnectiontoconnecttotheInternet(andnotjustforcharging yourdevice),youmustinstallthedevicedriver.(SeeTRU-Install.) Note: IfyouareusingMacOSX10.4.x,afteryouconnectyourdeviceyoumayseeawarning messagethatyourcomputerisrunningonUPSbackupbatteryandthatyoushouldpreventa

Whenyourdeviceisfullycharged,theLCD(andtheZingManagerhomepage,ifyourdeviceison) shows: n Ifyourdeviceison andthemessageBatteryisFullycharged.Pleaseremovepower. TaptheXtoclosethemessage. n Ifyourdeviceisoff andthemessageBatteryisFullycharged.Pleaseremovepower. TaptheXtoclosethemessage.

Battery Information and Settings

Turning Your Device On and Off

Controlling Your Device Using the Power Button

Long press (press and hold for two seconds)

Turnsyourdeviceon. Turnsyourdeviceoff. PresstheShut Downbuttonthatappearsonthescreentoconfirmthat yourdeviceshouldbeturnedoff.

Restarting Your Device

l Ifviewingforthefirsttime,onthehomescreentaptheTutorialtab. 2. Shadedareasappeararoundeachofthehomescreenselements.Tapashadedareatoreada descriptionofit.

n MaxWi-Fidevicesreached n MobileBroadbanddisconnected n Wi-Fiisoff n Hotspotisnotactivated n SIMerrors n RoamGuard

Your Network Connection

Launching Your Network Connection

Setting up a Guest Wi-Fi Network

Turning the Guest Wi-Fi Network On

Your Network Connection

2. TapTurn on Guest Wi-Fi.AmessageshowstheGuestWi-Finetworknameandpassword thatyourtemporaryusercanuse. 3. Tap toclosethemessage.

Turning the Guest Wi-Fi Network Off

2. TapTurn off Guest Wi-Fi.

Randomizing the Guest Wi-Fi Password

Your Network Connection

Change the Guest Wi-Fi Password

Sharing Your Connection

Manually Entering the Wi-Fi Information

Shareyournetworkconnectionwithothers: 1. ProvidetheMainorGuestWi-Finetworknameandpasswordtothem. 2. Ontheircomputers,usersmustopentheWi-FinetworkmanagerandconnecttotheMainor GuestWi-FinetworkoftheNETGEARZingMobileHotspotthepasswordyouprovided.(See HowDoIConnecttoWi-Fi?)

Connecting Through WPS

Your Network Connection

2. TapeitherPair with Main Wi-FiorPair with Guest Wi-Fi.

Your Network Connection

Connecting Through USB

Your Network Connection

Making a Tethered Connection

Note: IfyoullbeusingUSBfordatatransfer(andnotjustforchargingyourdevice),youmustinstall thedevicedriver.(SeeWindowsorMac,below.)NoInstallationCDisrequiredyourdevice supportstheTRU-Installfeature.

Your Network Connection

Note: IfyoureusingMacOSX10.4.x,afteryouconnectyourdeviceyoumayseeawarning messagethatyourcomputerisrunningonUPSbackupbatteryandthatyoushouldperforma computershutdown.Youcancontinuewithyourwork.Topreventthismessagefrombeing displayed,installthedevicedriver(seeMac,below).

Your Network Connection

LCD Touchscreen Interface

Interpreting the LCD

Datatransferindicator(WANtrafficupload(send)/download(receive)) GPSindicatorAppearsonlywhenGPStrackingison.Theiconpulses/glows whensearchingforsatellitesorwhiletrackingisinprogress. (SeeGPSSettings.)

LCD Touchscreen Interface

LCD Information Screens

n AlertsShownetworkanddevicemessages.SeeAlertsScreenfordetails. Tip: TheinformationontheLCDscreenscanalsobeviewedandconfiguredintheZingManager interface.SeeZingManager(Browser)Interface.

Data Usage Screen

LCD Touchscreen Interface

Billing Cycle Screen

Cycle restarts Datethenextbillingcyclebegins

LCD Touchscreen Interface