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AirCard 782S Mobile Hotspot User Guide
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Note:
To personalize the hotspot and change basic settings, use the LCD homescreen Settings
and Wi-Fi options. For advanced settings, use a Wi-Fi enabled device to connect to the hotspot
and then use a browser to display the homepage (
http://m.home
). Log in as Administrator to
make changes. (default Admin Login is
admin
)
Note:
The LCD screen may go into sleep mode to save power. To wake up the LCD screen, press
and quickly release the power button, then tap the Unlock icon.
Tethered mode
You can use your hotspot in tethered mode (connected to a computer using the USB
cable) instead of connecting to it via Wi-Fi.
Note:
The first time that you use your hotspot in tethered mode (connected to a computer using
the USB cable), drivers are loaded on your computer to support the hotspot.
Windows XP (or other Windows OS if installing the NMEA PORT)
1.
On the hotspot, tap
Settings > More > Driver Installation
.
2.
Tap
Install Drivers
.
3.
Use the USB cable to connect the hotspot to your computer.
The hotspot installs the necessary driver.
4.
Once the driver is installed, you can surf the net or go to the homepage
http://m.home
to customize your hotspot’s advanced settings.
Other operating systems
1.
Ensure the hotspot is powered off.
2.
Use the USB cable to connect the hotspot to your computer.
The hotspot automatically powers on and installs the necessary driver.
3.
Once the driver is installed, you can surf the net or go to the homepage
http://m.home
to customize your hotspot’s advanced settings.
AirCard Watcher app for Smartphones and
Tablets
Download and use the complimentary AirCard Watcher™ 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, go to the homepage
http://m.home
.
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Hotspot homepage
Your hotspot comes configured and ready to use, and the touchscreen lets you manage
many basic device and Wi-Fi settings. You can also go to your hotspot’s homepage to
manage additional advanced settings.
Note:
The homepage URL (
http://m.home
) is shown on the LCD (
Settings > About
) and in the
Quick Start Guide that came with your hotspot.
You must be logged in as Administrator to change settings and view detailed
information (default Admin Login is
admin
).
To log in as Administrator:
1.
On the homepage, place your cursor in the
Sign In
field and type
admin
(the default
Admin Login).
2.
Click
Sign In
.
Once you are logged in, you can access all of the features available on the touch screen
plus advanced features, such as:
•
Change the SSID, Wi-Fi Passwords, Admin Login, and Wi-Fi encryption
•
Select a custom Wi-Fi profile (Dual-Band Wi-Fi, Guest Wi-Fi)
•
Set auto connect options
•
View data usage
•
Change advanced settings such as security settings and router options
Security credentials
Three passwords are associated with the hotspot:
•
Wi-Fi password — Used to connect your computer or other Wi-Fi device to your
mobile hotspot network. This character string is unique to your device. It is
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displayed on the main hotspot LCD screen. If the screen is blank (a power-saving
feature), press and quickly release the power button to view the information on the
screen. The default Wi-Fi Password is also printed on a label under the battery.
•
Guest Wi-Fi Password — When enabled, guests can use this password to access the
Guest Wi-Fi network.
•
Admin Login — Used to log into the homepage as Administrator. You must be
logged in as Administrator to use certain features and to make changes to your
hotspot settings. The default Admin Login,
admin
, is printed on a label under the
battery. The Admin Login can be 5–31 characters.
You can change these passwords on the homepage,
http://m.home
. For more
information, see
Change Wi-Fi network names and passwords
on page 39 and
Change
Homepage login settings
on page 41.
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Use Your Mobile Hotspot
This chapter provides information on how to use your hotspot.
Note:
To change settings you need to be logged in as Administrator. See
Hotspot
homepage
on page 17.
View data usage
You can view an estimate of your data usage (not accurate for billing
purposes) on the homepage and on the LCD’s home screen.
Note:
The plan data counter resets automatically when the next billing cycle starts,
and the session data counter resets automatically for each session.
On the LCD touchscreen:
The home screen shows the estimated data usage for the current billing
cycle.
To view detailed data usage information:
1.
On the home screen, tap the data usage bar
2.
On the Data Usage screen, tap an option to view show detailed infor-
mation:
·
Billing Cycle:
Amount of data used
Days remaining in the current cycle
The date the next cycle begins
·
Current Connection:
Amount of data used in current broadband session
Time the connection started
Amount of time connection has been active
Tap to show data usage
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On the Homepage:
The homepage shows the data usage for the current billing cycle (for monthly plans) or
for the pre-paid plan, and for the current broadband session.
1.
Go to the homepage. The data usage information appears for the Billing Cycle and
for the current Session.
Manage Wi-Fi
The hotspot provides the flexibility of matching its Wi-Fi radio setup to your Wi-Fi
needs by letting you choose a predefined Wi-Fi profile or customizing your own. The
Wi-Fi profile determines how the hotspot’s Wi-Fi features are used:
•
Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) — Gives you the flexibility of connecting
devices that support dual-band Wi-Fi to transfer data at higher throughputs.
•
Main Wi-Fi network — Share your Wi-Fi with devices you trust.
•
Guest Wi-Fi network — Share your Wi-Fi with temporary visitors without exposing
the devices on the Main Wi-Fi network or letting them access the hotspot
homepage.
By default, Main Wi-Fi is enabled and Guest Wi-Fi is disabled. If your place of business
does not allow Wi-Fi, or for any other reason you want to disable Wi-Fi and use the
mobile hotspot only in tethered mode, the mobile hotspot gives you that option.
Note:
Whenever you make changes to Wi-Fi settings, the hotspot resets to activate the new
settings. Any devices connected to the hotspot will be disconnected when the hotspot resets.
Choose a Wi-Fi Profile (Enable / disable Main
Wi-Fi, Guest Wi-Fi, Dual-Band Wi-Fi)
On the LCD touchscreen:
From the touchscreen, you can select from a set of basic profiles. For more detailed
profile selections, use the homepage.
1.
Tap
Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Profiles
.
Note:
The Wi-Fi Profiles list that appears will include a ‘Custom’ option only if you are using an
advanced profile that you set up through the homepage.

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