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·

Always — The mobile hotspot automatically attempts to connect to the mobile

broadband network when powered on. You may incur additional roaming charges

if you are outside of your network provider’s coverage area.

4.

From the Network Mode drop-down menu, select the type of mobile broadband

network that the device can connect to (for example, Auto, WCDMA only,

LTE only, etc.)

Note:

For most users, it’s best to leave the default setting (Auto). When this option is selected,

your mobile hotspot connects to the fastest service available. If you change this setting, the

mobile hotspot will not be able to connect if the option you choose is not available. For example, if

you select LTE only and you are in an area where there is no LTE network available, the mobile

hotspot will not be able to connect to a mobile broadband network until you change this setting.

5.

If you want to select a mobile network other than your network service provider’s

when roaming, click

Scan

, and then select the network from the list that appears.

6.

Click

Submit

. (Submit button appears once you change any of the displayed

preferences.)

Messages and Alerts

View SMS messages

You can view SMS messages from your network service provider on the LCD

touchscreen or the Homepage.

On the LCD touchscreen:

On the home screen, the Messages icon indicates if you have unread network

messages.

To view messages:

1.

On the home screen, tap

Messages

. A list of messages appears, previewing the

first portion of the text.

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2.

For any message in the list, tap the message to read the full text.

To delete a message:

1.

Tap the desired message.

2.

Tap

Delete

.

On the Homepage:

If you have logged in as Administrator, the Messaging icon on the side menu indicates if

you have unread network messages.

To view messages:

1.

Log in as Administrator.

2.

Click

Messaging

. A list of messages appears, showing the first portion of the text.

3.

For any message in the list, click the message to read the full text.

To delete a message:

1.

Click the message.

2.

Click

Delete

.

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View alerts

Your mobile hotspot displays alerts to advise you of changes in the device status.

On the LCD touchscreen:

On the home screen, the Alerts bar indicates that you have system alerts.

To view alerts:

1.

On the home screen, tap the Alerts bar.

2.

Read each alert that appears and follow any displayed instructions. (Tap the ‘>’ to

move to the next alert.)

Note:

Alerts remain as long as the issues that cause them are active. When the issues are dealt

with, the alerts are removed automatically.

On the Homepage:

If you have logged in as Administrator, any active alerts will appear on the Homepage.

To view alerts:

1.

Go to the homepage. Active alerts appear below the Sign In section.

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Note: Although you can read the alerts now, some alerts have actions that can only

be taken if you are logged in.

2.

Log in as Administrator. The Active alerts now appear at the top of the homepage.

3.

Follow the instructions in each alert to address the conditions that caused them to

appear.

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Note:

Alerts remain as long as the issues that cause them are active. When the issues are dealt

with, the alerts are removed automatically.

Battery

Battery life

The mobile hotspot, by default, is configured to optimize battery life. Battery life is

affected by:

•

Standby time

•

Data throughput

•

Mobile Broadband signal strength (the better the signal, the longer the battery life)

•

Wi-Fi range:

·

Standard — Longest battery life

·

Boost — Enables you to have connected Wi-Fi devices further from your mobile

hotspot and still connect to your Wi-Fi network, but battery life is shorter

•

Using Jump Boost to charge other devices

•

GPS mode

There are several methods you can use to extend the battery life:

•

Adjust Wi-Fi settings:

·

Shorten the Wi-Fi range — If the devices you are connecting to your Wi-Fi

network are always close to the mobile hotspot device, shorten the Wi-Fi range.

·

Set the standby timer to a shorter period — Reduce the amount of time to wait

when no devices are connected to either Wi-Fi network before going into

standby mode (Wi-Fi radio turns off).

•

Adjust display settings:

·

Dim the screen — Reduce the LCD’s brightness level.

·

Set the screen timeout to a shorter period — Reduce the amount of time to wait

without the LCD being touched before turning the screen blank.

•

Adjust the GPS mode:

·

If GPS is enabled, set it to do one-time fixes, or disable it. See

Set the GPS Mode

on page 58.

Adjust Wi-Fi settings

On the LCD touchscreen:

1.

On the home screen, tap

Wi-Fi > Options

.

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2.

Adjust any of these settings:

·

Wi-Fi Range — Tap

Wi-Fi Range

, then select

Short

(best battery life).

·

USB Tether — If you are tethering your hotspot to your device and don’t want to

use Wi-Fi for other devices, tap

USB Tether

, then select

Wi-Fi stays Off

.

3.

On the home screen, tap

Settings > Sleep

, then select a shorter time period. (The

shorter the time, the longer the battery life.)

On the Homepage:

1.

Log in as Administrator.

2.

Click

Wi-Fi > Options

.