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Supplemental User Guide
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Contents
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3G Mobile Hotspot Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Your 3G Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LED Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Caring for Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using Your 3G Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using Your 3G Mobile Hotspot for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Inserting and Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting to Your Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Personalize and Change Your 3G Mobile Hotspot Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Personalize the Administrative Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Personalize the Network Name (SSID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Personalize Your Network Key (i.e., WiFi Key, Security Key, WPA Password). . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3G Mobile Hotspot Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3G Mobile Hotspot Settings Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Open the 3G Mobile Hotspot Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Home Page Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Create a New Administrative Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
WiFi Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
WiFi Proles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Choosing a Prole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MAC Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Finding the MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using MAC Filtering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
WiFi Clients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
WiFi Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
WWAN Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
WWAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
WWAN Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
WWAN Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
WWAN Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Trac Counters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Internet Connection Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Advanced Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3G Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cong File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cong File Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cong File Upload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Port Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Port Filtering for Standard Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Port Filtering for Custom Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
TCP/IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Restarting or Resetting Your 3G Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Common Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Use the Master Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Product Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Safety Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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3G Mobile Hotspot Overview
Thank you for choosing the Comcast 3G Mobile Hotspot for Mobile Broadband and WiFi!
This device operates over high-speed Mobile Broadband networks in the 800/1900 bands enabling
you to connect at high speeds to the Internet, your corporate Intranet, WiFi enabled devices and
access your email virtually anywhere!
The 3G Mobile Hotspot is an Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, empowering you with high-speed data
access on your wireless data network and WiFi connectivity.
Features
With the 3G Mobile Hotspot, you can:
• Connect to High-Speed Wireless Data
• Benefit from WiFi Connectivity
• With the 3G Mobile Hotspot, connect via WiFi and access high-speed mobile Internet
service to browse the Internet, access email, run business applications, and more from a
computer or most WiFi-compatible devices.
• The 3G Mobile Hotspot enables multiple WiFi-enabled devices to connect at one time,
such as notebooks, desktops, tablet computers, personal digital assistants, and most
WiFi-enabled consumer devices.
• Typical battery usage time is up to 4 hours active and up to 40 hours standby in WiFi
mode (with one WiFi connective device).
• Manage Wireless Network Activity – 3G Mobile Hotspot Settings
3G Mobile Hotspot Settings: Allows you to manage, monitor, and customize your mobile
broadband connection through an easy-to-use interface.
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Additional features include:
• Advanced embedded antenna design for Mobile Broadband and WiFi
• VPN Passthrough capability
• Auto connectivity options
Package Contents
The Comcast 3G Mobile Hotspot package includes:
• 3G Mobile Hotspot
• Device User Manual
• Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
• AC Power Adapter
• Carrying Pouch
System Requirements
For initial setup and conguration, one of the following browsers is required:
• Internet Explorer® v6-v8
• Safari®
• Mozilla Firefox®
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Your 3G Mobile Hotspot
Your 3G Mobile Hotspot has the following parts:
Power Button / LED: Powers on and o the device. The LED indicates power, battery status,
and roaming activity.
microUSB Connector: The AC charger connects here.
Service Status LED: Provides information about your mobile broadband connection.
Network Name and Password Label: The precongured name of your network (SSID) and
your network password (also called a network key) are printed on the back of your device.
Master Reset Button: Resets device to factory default settings. See Use the Master Reset
Button on page 50.
Battery Compartment: Battery is placed here.
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LED Operation
Your device has two lights called LEDs:
• The Service Status LED is located on the side of your 3G Mobile Hotspot near the USB port.
• The Power Button LED is built into the power button of your 3G Mobile Hotspot.
The 3G Mobile Hotspot LEDs provide valuable information about the state of the device and
connection.
Service Status LED Indicates
No light
— No power; the device is powered o.
Green
Solid The 3G Mobile Hotspot is powered on and
connected to a mobile broadband network, but the
device is not transmitting or receiving data.
Slow Blinking The 3G Mobile Hotspot is powered on, but there is
no available service.
Intermittent Blinking The 3G Mobile Hotspot is transmitting / receiving
mobile broadband data. The blinking rate is
proportional to the data speed.
Power Button LED Indicates
No Light
— No power; the device is powered o
Green
Solid
Glowing
The 3G Mobile Hotspot is powered on and fully
charged.
The 3G Mobile Hotspot is in hibernate mode (power
saving) and fully charged. Press the power button to
wake up the device.
Blue
Solid The 3G Mobile Hotspot is powered on and roaming.
Red
Blinking The battery is critically low.
Amber
Solid
Blinking
The battery is charging.
Error. See Common Problems and Solutions on page
46.
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Caring for Your Device
As with any electronic device, the 3G Mobile Hotspot must be handled with care to ensure reliable
operation. Comcast recommends the following handling guidelines:
• Avoid applying adhesive labels to the 3G Mobile Hotspot; they may cause the device to
potentially overheat, and they may alter the performance of the antenna system.
• Slide the USB connector gently into your computer’s Type A USB port. It should connect
easily. Forcing the device into a port can damage the connector.
• Protect the 3G Mobile Hotspot from liquids, dust, and excessive heat.
• Store the 3G Mobile Hotspot in a safe place when not in use.
Power Management
Your device works from its battery or when plugged into a power source.
• Battery — Charge the battery by plugging in the AC adapter. While the battery is charging
the Power Button LED is solid amber. When the battery is fully charged, it is solid green.
• Wall power — Use the device by plugging it into a wall socket. The 3G Mobile Hotspot
battery charges while it is plugged in.
You can extend battery life by changing your Power Management settings. See Power Management
on page 40.
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Battery Tips
WARNING! Use only batteries and chargers with your device that have been approved by
your service provider or by Novatel Wireless. Always use Novatel Wireless original batteries and
chargers. The warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Novatel Wireless batteries and/or
chargers.
• Normally the battery takes at least four hours to fully charge.
• Do not use sharp objects to access the battery well. Sharp objects can damage the device
and the battery.
• Do not use force to remove the battery or to access the battery well.
• When one device is accessing mobile data while your MiFi device is using battery power, the
battery lasts up to four hours.
• The battery discharges more rapidly as additional devices access your MiFi device.
• Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories
you use.
• Your device also works with an approved car charger.
• New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge.
• When charging your battery, keep it near room temperature.
• When storing your battery, keep it uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place.
• Never expose batteries to temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F).
• Never leave the device in an unattended vehicle because it is possible to reach temperatures
that might be outside the desired temperature range for this device.
• Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles.
• During normal use, batteries gradually wear down and require longer charging times. If you
notice a change in your battery life, you should consider purchasing a new battery.
IMPORTANT Whenever you remove or insert either the battery, ensure your MiFi device is
not connected to any device or power source. Never use tools, knives, keys, pens, or any type of
object to force the door open or to remove the battery. Using any of these types of objects could
result in puncturing the MiFi battery.
WARNING! The failure to use approved batteries and chargers may increase the risk that your
device will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property
damage.
Before using the 3G Mobile Hotspot, read the battery safety information. See Safety Hazards on
page 56.
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Using Your 3G Mobile Hotspot for the First Time
IMPORTANT The 3G Mobile Hotspot requires an activated Comcast account in order to
function.
Inserting and Charging the Battery
NOTE The battery should be fully charged before using the 3G Mobile Hotspot for the first time.
Open the battery compartment, located on the bottom of the device.
Insert the battery by lining up the gold contact points on the battery with the gold contact
points in the battery compartment.
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Once the battery is secure, place the battery cover back on the device until the battery cover
locks into place.
Connect the microUSB end of the AC wall charger to the microUSB port of the device as
shown.
Plug the other end of the AC wall charger into the appropriate electrical outlet. Charge for at
least four hours.
WARNING! Use only an approved charging accessory to charge your device. Use of an
incompatible charger may cause damage to your device and void the warranty.
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Connecting to Your Mobile Hotspot
NOTE The default SSID for your 3G Mobile Hotspot is Comcast ### Secure. Your SSID and 11-digit Network
Key are printed on the sticker affixed to the back of your device.
Use the WiFi manager on your computer to select the wireless network (SSID) with the name
Comcast ### Secure that matches the SSID printed on the sticker axed to the back of the
3G Mobile Hotspot. The ### characters are unique for each hotspot.
Click Connect.
When prompted for a Network Key (e.g., WiFi Key, Security Key, WPA Password), enter the
Network Key found on the back of your Mobile Hotspot. This is an 11-digit password.
Tip! The steps to connect to a WiFi network vary depending on your operating system and whether you
use the native application or third-party software.
Generally, you click on an icon (often in the System Tray or Windows notification area for Windows, or
System Preferences > Network on a Mac) where you can select “View Available Wireless Networks.”
If you are unfamiliar with wireless networking, consult the computer help system.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
Congratulations! You’re connected to the 3G Mobile Hotspot!
Personalize and Change Your 3G Mobile Hotspot Settings
Establish a WiFi connection to your 3G Mobile Hotspot (see the steps above).
Open your computer’s Web browser and enter http://settings.hotspot (or http://192.168.0.1) into
the URL or address window. Press the Enter or Return key.
Locate the Login box at the top right corner. Enter admin (the default administrative
password) and then click the Login button.
NOTE If you already changed the administrative password, you must enter the new password.
After you log in, you can change the 3G Mobile Hotspot settings by going to the Mobile
Hotspot – Home page.
IMPORTANT Be sure to record the new administrative password, network name (SSID), and Network
Key, as well as any other network changes that you make. You can record this information on the back of
your Device User Manual.
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Personalize the Administrative Password
From the Home page main menu, select Password to change the Administrative Password. When
nished, click Apply.
After you click Apply, your 3G Mobile Hotspot restarts and you reconnect using your new
Administrative Password.
Personalize the Network Name (SSID)
From the Home page main menu, select WiFi, then WiFi Proles. From there, select Network Name
(SSID).
Enter your new network name. When you are nished, click Apply.
After you click Apply, your 3G Mobile Hotspot restarts and you reconnect using your new
Network Name.
WARNING The WiFi Profiles page has a drop-down menu option to change the Profile from Secure
to Open (the default setting is Secure). Changing your profile to Open allows anyone within your wireless
range to use your 3G Mobile Hotspot. Please remember you are responsible for all usage, by you or others,
that occurs on your 3G Mobile Hotspot.
Personalize Your Network Key (i.e., WiFi Key, Security Key, WPA Password)
From the Home page main menu, select WiFi, then WiFi Proles. From there, go to Network Key.
Enter your new Network Key. When you are nished, click Apply.
After you click Apply, your 3G Mobile Hotspot restarts and you reconnect using your new
Network Key (i.e.: WiFi Key, Security Key, WPA Password).
IMPORTANT Be sure to record the new administrative password, network name (SSID), and Network
Key, as well as any other network changes that you make. You can record this information on the back of
your Device User Manual.
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3G Mobile Hotspot Settings Basics
Open the 3G Mobile Hotspot Settings
Open your Web browser and enter http://settings.hotspot (or http://192.168.0.1) into the
address window.
Type the administrative password into the Login box in the upper right corner and click Login.
The Home page opens.
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The Home Page
The Home page is the rst screen you see after logging in to the browser interface. It is the main
point of entry for all your work in the browser interface.
The Menu Bar
The menu bar runs horizontally along the top of the 3G Mobile Hotspot Settings interface. Besides
allowing you to select menu items, the menu bar also displays information about your 3G Mobile
Hotspot’s connection strength and battery level.
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Home Page Sections
The Home page is divided into three sections that you can expand or collapse. Click the solid black
pointer next to the section title to expand or collapse that section.
Internet Connection
The Internet Connection section tells you:
• Your connection status.
• Whether or not you are roaming.
• The number of bytes received and transmitted.
• The duration of the current connection.
• The IP address of and subnet mask for your 3G Mobile Hotspot.
Connect / Disconnect Button
Click Connect or Disconnect to connect or disconnect from the network.
Setup Wizard Button
Click Setup Wizard to change the administrative password or your WiFi security settings without
needing to navigate through the menus.
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