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b.
Select the Wi-Fi name displayed on the hotspot touchscreen and connect to it.
c.
When prompted, enter your Wi-Fi password as it displays on the hotspot
touchscreen.
3.
Launch your browser to surf the Internet.
Personalize the Hotspot
You can personalize the hotspot and change its settings using the following methods:
•
Touchscreen
. Use the touchscreen to make basic Wi-Fi and other settings changes.
•
Web page
. Use the hotspot web page to make more detailed settings changes than the
basic settings changes offered on the touchscreen.
Use a Wi-Fi-enabled device to connect to the hotspot and then use a browser to display
the hotspot web page (
http://hotspot.zain
or
). Log in as an
administrator to make changes. The default administrator login password is
admin
. Best
practice is to set a more secure password.
Additional Information
The following topics are covered in this section:
•
Tethered Mode
on page
16
•
NETGEAR AirCard App for Smartphones and Tablets
on page
18
•
Hotspot Web Page
on page
18
•
Security Credentials
on page
18
•
External Antennas
on page
19
Tethered Mode
You can use your hotspot in tethered mode (connected to a computer using the USB cable)
instead of connecting to it using Wi-Fi.
Note:
The first time that you use your hotspot in tethered mode, drivers are
loaded on your computer to support the hotspot.
To install drivers on computers running operating systems other than Windows XP:
1.
Ensure that the hotspot is powered off.
2.
Connect the hotspot to your computer using the USB cable.
The hotspot automatically powers on and installs the necessary driver.
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You can visit the hotspot web page at
http://hotspot.zain
or
to
customize your hotspot’s advanced settings.
To install drivers on a computer running Windows XP:
1.
To wake up the device, press the
Power key
.
2.
Tap the
Home
(
) button.
3.
Tap the
Settings
button.
4.
Tap the
USB Tethering
button.
USB tethering should be ON by default. If USB tethering is not ON, slide the
OFF
button to
the
ON
position..
5.
Tap the
Install Win XP drivers
button.
This button is located at the bottom of the USB Tethering screen.
6.
Connect the hotspot to your computer using the USB cable.
The hotspot installs the necessary driver.
After the driver is installed, you can visit the hotspot web page at
http://hotspot.zain
or
to customize your hotspot’s advanced settings.
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NETGEAR AirCard App for Smartphones and Tablets
Download and use the complimentary NETGEAR AirCard app to view
your connection, settings, and data usage from your smartphone or tablet.
Search the app store for NETGEAR AirCard.
To manage all hotspot settings, visit the hotspot web page at
http://hotspot.zain
or
.
Hotspot Web Page
Your hotspot comes configured and ready to use. Use the hotspot web page to manage
advanced settings.
Log in as an administrator to change settings and view detailed information. (The default
administrator login password is
admin
.)
To log in as an administrator:
1.
From a computer or wireless device that is connected to your network, launch an
Internet browser.
2.
Enter
http://hotspot.zain
or
3.
Enter the password in the
Sign In
field.
The default password is
admin
. The password is case-sensitive.
4.
Click the
Sign In
button.
The Home screen displays.
After you log in, you can access all of the features available on the touchscreen plus
advanced features. For example, you can do the following:
•
Change the SSID, Wi-Fi passwords, admin login, and Wi-Fi encryption settings
•
Select a custom Wi-Fi profile (dual-band Wi-Fi, guest Wi-Fi)
•
Set auto connect options
•
View data usage
•
Change security settings and router options
Security Credentials
Three passwords are associated with the hotspot:
•
Wi-Fi password
. Use this to connect your computer or other Wi-Fi device to your mobile
hotspot network. This character string is unique to your device. It displays on the main
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hotspot touchscreen. If the screen is blank (a power-saving feature), press and quickly
release the
Power key
. The default Wi-Fi password is printed on a label under the
battery.
•
Guest Wi-Fi password
.
When the guest Wi-Fi network is enabled, guests can use this
password to access the network.
•
Admin login password
. Use this to log in to the hotspot web page as an administrator.
You must log in as an administrator to use certain features and to make changes to your
hotspot settings. The default admin login password,
admin
, is printed on a label under
the battery. The admin login pasword can be 5–31 characters.
You can change these passwords on the hotspot web page (
http://hotspot.zain
or
). For more information, see
Manage Hotspot Security
on page
60 and
Change Hotspot Web Page Login Settings
on page
64.
External Antennas
Using an external antenna might be recommended in areas of lower coverage to improve
your device performance. MIMO Dual TS9 antennas are available from your retailer. Insert
the connector carefully to avoid damage to your device.
Figure 4. External antennas with TS-9 connectors
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2.
Use Your Mobile Hotspot
This chapter explains how to use your hotspot. The chapter covers the following topics:
•
View Data Usage
•
Manage Wi-Fi
•
Set Mobile Broadband Options
•
View Alerts
•
Extend Battery Life
•
Manage Hotspot Security
•
View Details About Your Mobile Hotspot
•
Update Mobile Hotspot Software and Firmware
Note:
To change settings, log in as an administrator. See
Hotspot Web
Page
on page
18.

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