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Status LED
The LED indicates the device’s connection status:
You can set the device to not light the LED during regular use (Data connection ready,
Data connection not ready, Data transferring).
To set the status LED behaviour:
1.
On the home screen, tap
Settings > Display
.
2.
Tap
LED
, then select:
·
Off
— The status LED will not only light up when the device is booting up or a
software update is being downloaded for installation.)
·
On
— The status LED follows the behaviour described in
Table 1-2
.
LCD touchscreen
The hotspot’s touchscreen LCD displays:
Wi-Fi name and password
Network signal icons (See
Table 1-3
on page 12 for details.)
Data usage details
Wi-Fi details (Wi-Fi network management — Main / Guest Wi-Fi and Dual-Band
Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi range, connected devices, etc.)
Device settings (screen brightness, software updates, view wireless number, etc.)
System alerts
Network provider messages
Device tutorial
Use the touchscreen to:
Personalize the hotspot and change basic settings — Use the homescreen Settings
and Wi-Fi options.
Charge another device’s battery — Use the Jump Boost feature.
Table 1-2: LED indicator patterns
Colour
LED pattern
What the pattern means
Blue
a
a.
LED pattern displays only if the LED feature is enabled. See below.
Single blink
(every 3 seconds)
Data connection is ready for use
Amber
a
Blink (every 3 seconds)
Data connection is not ready (disconnected or no
signal)
Blue
a
Double blink
(every 3 seconds)
Data is transferring (uploading / downloading) on the
data connection
Blue /
Amber
Slow blink, alternating blue
and amber
New software is being downloaded for installation
Amber
Solid
Software is installing on the device
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For advanced settings, use a Wi-Fi enabled device to connect to the hotspot and then
visit the homepage at
http://m.home
.
LCD screen elements
The LCD screen uses icons and other screen elements to indicate the hotspot’s status,
configure Wi-Fi and device settings, view data usage details, and view system alerts and
carrier messages.
Figure 1-1: LCD homescreen
Table 1-3: LCD homescreen elements
Element
Indicates
Signal strength / roaming
1 bar — low level
5 bars — excellent
Triangle — roaming (connected to a network other than Telstra’s)
No signal
The type of network available.*
4G — LTE
H — HSPA and Dual Carrier
3G — 3G
Signal
Network name
Network indicator
Battery
Wi-Fi network
name and
password
Data usage
Wi-Fi configuration
Configure settings
Network provider messages
System alerts
Homescreen
Number of
connected
devices
Connected to USB port
strength
GPS
Hub
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Accessories
The following accessories are included with your hotspot:
Micro USB Jump Boost cable — Used to charge another device from the hotspot
Micro USB cable — Used to recharge the battery or tether the mobile hotspot to
your computer
Wall charger — Used with the USB cable to recharge the battery or to power the
mobile hotspot from a wall socket
Depending on your service provider, the following accessories may also be included:
Charging cradle
Extended battery
Battery level
Indicates the charge status of the battery.
Green — 26–100%
Yellow — 11–25% (Battery is low)
Red bar — <10% (Battery is critical. Connect charger.)
Battery charging
Alerts
Tap the alert bar to view the messages.
Default Main Wi-Fi
name and password
Used by Wi-Fi enabled devices to connect to the mobile hotspot.
Guest Wi-Fi name
and password
Displays on the LCD instead of the Main Wi-Fi name and password when
Guest Wi-Fi is enabled. Used by Wi-Fi enabled devices to connect to the
mobile hotspot, without being allowed to access the homepage or other
devices on the main network.
See
Change Wi-Fi network names and passwords
on page 39 if you want to
change these names and passwords.
Estimated data usage for the current billing period
Tap the data bar to view detailed information.
Devices (Shows number of connected devices)
Tap to view device details.
Wi-Fi menu (Blue when Wi-Fi is turned on)
Tap to configure basic Wi-Fi settings.
Messages (Shows number of unread messages.)
Tap to view SMS messages.
Settings menu
Tap to configure hotspot settings.
Table 1-3: LCD homescreen elements (Continued)
Element
Indicates
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Information on accessories is available at:
Power sources
You can power your hotspot from:
Rechargable battery included with the hotspot
Wall socket using the AC adapter and USB cable
USB port on your computer
Set up and connect to the Internet
Install the battery
1.
Remove the back cover by lifting at the notch above either external antenna port.
2.
Insert the battery as shown. Ensure the gold contacts on the battery line up with
the gold contacts on the device.
3.
Replace the back cover.
Note:
The battery comes partially-charged and ready to go. When the battery needs recharging,
follow the instructions in
Recharge the battery
on page 38.
Gold contacts
Battery
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Install the SIM
Depending on your service provider, the microSIM card may already be inserted. If you
need to insert it:
1.
Remove the SIM slot cover.
2.
Insert the microSIM card as shown.
3.
Close the slot cover.
Connect to the Internet
To connect to the Internet:
Note:
Your computer (and
other devices) can connect
to the hotspot wirelessly.
Use the USB cable mainly to
recharge the battery or
charge another device.
(You can also connect to the
Internet with the hotspot
tethered to the laptop with
the USB cable. See
Tethered
mode
on page 16.)
1.
Turn on the hotspot.
Press and hold the power button for a few seconds. Once powered up, the hotspot
automatically searches for and connects to your network provider’s mobile
broadband network.
2.
Connect your computer or other device to your Wi-Fi network.
a.
Check that your device has Wi-Fi enabled, and search for available Wi-Fi
networks.
b.
Select the Wi-Fi name displayed on the hotspot LCD screen, and connect to it.
c.
When prompted, enter your Wi-Fi password, as it appears on the hotspot’s
LCD screen.
3.
Launch your browser to surf the Internet.

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