Sierra Wireless AirCard W801 Quick start guide

Brand: Sierra Wireless

Model: AirCard W801

Type: Quick start guide

Sierra Wireless AirCard W801

The Sierra Wireless AirCard W801 is a powerful mobile hotspot device that allows you to connect your Wi-Fi-enabled devices to the internet from virtually anywhere. With its fast 4G/3G speeds, you can enjoy streaming video, browsing the web, and downloading files at blazing-fast speeds.

The AirCard W801 is also incredibly easy to use. Simply insert a SIM card from your wireless carrier, turn on the device, and connect your devices to the Wi-Fi network that the AirCard creates. You can also manage your AirCard's settings and monitor your data usage through the intuitive web interface.

Sierra Wireless AirCard W801

Personal

Mobile

Hotspot

SIERRA WIRELESS® W801

4G/3G MOBILE HOTSPOT

MOBILE INTERNET

QUICK START GUIDE

Welcome to Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet

With Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet and the Sierra Wireless W801, it’s

easy to enjoy a super‑fast Mobile Internet connection with almost any Wi‑Fi

compatible device.

Simply follow the instructions to set up and activate your personal mobile

hotspot device. Then connect and go!

Requirements

Check your computer’s system requirements to ensure compatibility

with the W801:

System Requirements

Mac® OS 10.4.x or higher

Windows® XP, Windows® Vista,® or Windows® 7

USB 2.0 slot (for USB cable connections only)

Browser Requirements

For device activation and Home Page access:

IE® 6.0 or higher

Mozilla® Firefox® 2.0 or higher

Google Chrome™ 2.0.172.28 or higher

Apple® Safari® 2.0 or higher

Opera 9.64

Your computer and any other Wi‑Fi compatible devices must support

Wi‑Fi (802.11b/g).

Sierra Wireless W801 Device Features

LCD Display

Mute Switch

Power

USB Port

Storage Slot

LCD Display Screen Features

G Battery Status

H Wi-Fi network name (SSID)

I Wi-Fi network Password

J Amount of Data Transferred;

connection duration and

Message Area

A Signal Strength

B 4G/3G Status

C Roaming Indicator

D Alerts

E GPS

F Number of Connected Users

B C D E F G

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TWC4GMobile-xxx

PASSWORD

Getting Started

1. Insert the battery into the W801. Plug the USB cable into the device and

connect it to the power charger. Charge the battery for at least 3 hours, or until

the Battery Status indicator is full.

2. Ensure you are in a Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet service area.

3. Check to see if that your computer’s Wi-Fi is turned on.

4. To turn on the W801, press and hold the Power button for several seconds.

5. The W801’s LCD Screen will display the W801 Wi-Fi Network Name and

Password, and ask you to connect your computer to the W801 Wi-Fi network.

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For assistance with connecting your computer to a Wi-Fi network, refer to the

How to Connect section of this Guide.

6. The LCD Screen will then prompt you to open a web page or browser window

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Cable Terms of Service. 

you use the device.

After accepting the Terms of Service, you will have the option to connect

to the Internet or go to the Home Page to customize your settings.

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share your connection with other Wi-Fi compatible devices!

Share your W801 Wi-Fi Connection

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them connect to the TWC4GMobile-xxx Wi-Fi network using the password found

on your device. It’s that easy!

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TWC4GMobile-xxx

PASSWORD

Wi-Fi Network Name Wi-Fi Network Password

Manage your Sierra Wireless W801

Change your network settings or your password

Use the Sierra Wireless W801 Home Page to view the status of the device and

your Wi-Fi connection, change your device settings and password, receive

software updates, and more.

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Type http://twc4gmobile into the address bar of your browser window.

In order to change settings, you are required to login using the Admin Login tool

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For additional information on the W801 Home Page and its features, consult the

online User Guide found on the Home Page. Click the Help button

and select

User Guide.

How to Connect to the W801 Wi-Fi Network

For Windows® Vista,® Windows® XP, Windows® 2000:

1. From your desktop, click START>SETTINGS>NETWORK CONNECTIONS.

2. Right-click WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION to view the available wireless

networks.

3. Select the TWC4GMobile-xxx network and click CONNECT.

4. Enter your password (may be referred to as a network key) to complete the

connection.

For Windows® 7:

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2. A pop-up window will display a list of available networks.

3. Select the TWC4GMobile-xxx network and click CONNECT.

4. Enter your password (may be referred to as a network key) to complete the

connection.

For Mac®:

1. From your desktop, click the APPLE icon>SYSTEM PREFERENCES>WIRELESS

NETWORK CONNECTIONS.

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3. Enter your password (may be referred to as a network key) to complete the

connection.

Support

For detailed information about your Sierra Wireless W801 and its features, consult

the online User Guide found on the W801 Home Page. Click the Help button

and select User Guide.

For personal assistance, please contact Customer Support at 888.662.4577

during regular business hours.

Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet Account Management

Manage your Time Warner Cable Mobile Internet services, track your usage, or

check your bill wherever and whenever works for you using the Mobile Manager.

Warranty

This Sierra Wireless W801 Mobile Hotspot is covered by a limited 12-month manufacturer’s

warranty. A copy of the warranty is provided with your original paperwork. Failure to comply

with all warranty service procedures and instructions may result in additional charges.

Please call Customer Support at 888.662.4577 for detailed information about warranty

returns.

Regulatory Notices

The design of the W801 complies with U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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which in turn are consistent with the following safety standards previously set by U.S. and

international standards bodies:

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to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3kHz to 300 GHz.

 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) Report 86, 1986,

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 International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998, Guidelines

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(8 inches) of separation distance between the W801 device and the user’s body must be

maintained at all times.

Warning (EMI)

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with the limits for a Class B computing device peripheral, pursuant to Parts 15 and 27 of

the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in

a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can

be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver

is connected.

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condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

the Wireless Machine is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless. Other registered trademarks that appear on this package are the

property of the respective owners.

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