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The enhanced Local Search feature uses LBS and allows you to search for Sprint stores,
restaurants, banks, hotels, or other points of interest. (For more information, see “Performing a
Location Search” on page 60.)
How Do I Use the Enhanced Local Search Feature?
See “Performing a Location Search” on page 60.
Where Can I Use GPS?
GPS works wherever you have line-of-sight access to the GPS satellites.
How Do I Enable or Disable GPS?
By default, Sprint Location Services are disabled. To enable Sprint Location Services, see
“Enabling GPS” on page 59.
Location-Based Services Limitations
Weather conditions may affect your ability to get a clear view of the satellites and thus to acquire a
GPS fix.
How Can I Stream GPS Data to Use With a Third-party GPS Application?
1.
Install the device driver. (See “Making a Tethered Connection” on page 29.)
2.
Set
GPS Mode
(in
Advanced settings > WAN > GPS
) to
Continuous
.
3.
Determine the COM port number that your Sierra Wireless device (that is, your Overdrive Pro
3G/4G Mobile Hotspot) is using.
In the following example for Windows, the Device Manager shows that COM 18 is used. In
your case, the COM port number might be different.
(If you don't know how to access the Device Manager, see
.)
4.
Configure your GPS application to use the same COM port. For help, see the documentation
of the GPS application.
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How Do I Access My Corporate Network Through a VPN?
Using Sprint Data Link
Sprint Data Link
SM
is a network feature that allows you to directly connect to your corporate VPN.
With Data Link, you and your mobile workforce can maintain a secure, seamless VPN connection
between your enterprise network and the advanced Sprint Mobile Broadband Network.
To learn more about Data Link, to arrange a connectivity solution that works for you, or to configure
Data Link, please contact Sprint.
If You’re Not Using Sprint Data Link
Once you complete a wireless connection, you may need to launch an extranet client provided by
your company and supply the appropriate user name and password to gain access. For support,
contact your company help desk.
Are Terminal Sessions Supported?
Terminal sessions (for example, via
telnet
or
ssh
) are not supported.
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Section 6C
Tips
²
Extending Battery Life (page 125)
²
Device Location (page 126)
²
Improving Signal Strength (page 126)
²
Improving 3G Network Service (page 126)
²
Improving Wi-Fi Performance (page 127)
²
Security Tips (page 128)
²
Finding the MAC Address (page 128)
²
Finding the IP Address (page 129)
Extending Battery Life
●
Consider purchasing and using a battery extender (a high-capacity battery that provides
improved battery life; available at
).
●
When you’re not using the device, turn it off, or end the 3G/4G connection. (Click
Disconnect
on
the home page or in the Mini Window.)
●
Connect the device through the micro-USB cable to your computer, and disable Wi-Fi. (See
“Disabling Wi-Fi When Connected Through USB” on page 94.)
●
Adjust the LCD — do one or more of the following:
±
Turn the LCD off (
Advanced settings > Device > Display > LCD Backlight
).
±
Decrease the brightness of the LCD (
Advanced settings > Device > Display > Backlight
Settings > On Battery/USB Power
).
±
Set the LCD to turn off sooner. (See “Setting the LCD Timeout” on page 71.)
●
Configure the setting (for when battery powered or connected via USB) to “Short Wi-Fi Range”
(
Advanced settings > Wi-Fi > Network > Battery or USB Powered
).
●
Enable standby (low power) mode. (See “Standby (Low Power) Mode” on page 49.)
●
Turn off the lighting of the power button
(that is, LED) (
Advanced settings > Device >
Display > Power Button LED
).
●
Limit the number of Wi-Fi users (
Advanced settings > Wi-Fi > Network > Max Number of Users
).
●
If you have 3G but not 4G coverage, set
WAN mode
to “3G only” (
Advanced settings > WAN >
Setup > WAN Mode
).
●
Set
Wi-Fi > Network > Wi-Fi Power Save Mode
to “On.”
(If your computer tends to lose the Wi-Fi connection and stops responding, set this field to
“Off.”)
●
If GPS is enabled and you’re using your device from the same location, set
GPS Mode
to
“One-time.” (See “Setting the GPS Mode” on page 97.)
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Device Location
●
Avoid moisture or extreme temperatures.
●
For improved reception, place the device near a closed window.
●
Place your device within easy reach of a reliable power supply and the computer to which it will be
connected.
Improving Signal Strength
●
Make sure you’re inside a 3G or 4G coverage area.
●
Try reorienting your device.
●
Move the device and your computer to another location — you may be in or near a structure that is
blocking the signal. Every obstacle (for example, walls, ceilings, furniture) between the Overdrive
Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot and other wireless devices decreases the signal strength.
●
Place the device in a centralized location, as high as possible in the room.
●
Make sure there’s plenty of space around your device to provide the best signal reception.
●
Keep the device at least 3–6 feet away from electrical devices that generate RF interference (for
example, microwaves, TVs, 2.4 GHz cordless phones, cellular phones, baby monitors, wireless
speakers). If you’re not using these electrical devices, turn them off.
●
If possible, place your devices so that the signal passes through open doorways or drywall, as
opposed to concrete, brick, metal, walls with insulation, and so on.
●
If you cannot obtain service, contact Sprint — a network or account problem may be preventing you
from obtaining service.
Improving 3G Network Service
To improve your network service, periodically check for PRL and profile updates.
The PRL (Preferred Roaming List) is an account configuration item set by your service provider. It
controls the radio channels and network carrier used by the 3G modem.
To check for these updates:
1.
Log in to the home page.
2.
Click
Advanced settings
(
).
3.
Click
WAN
>
Setup
.
4.
Click
Update 3G PRL
.
5.
After the update checking is completed, click
Update 3G Profile
.
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Improving Wi-Fi Performance
●
Try a different channel number. (See “Wi-Fi Channel” on page 94.)
●
Check whether any device updates are available. (See “Updates” on page 61.)
●
See the tips in “Improving Signal Strength” on page 126.
●
Limit the number of Wi-Fi users (
Advanced settings > Wi-Fi > Network > Max Number of Users
).
●
Select a longer Wi-Fi range (
Advanced settings > Wi-Fi > Network > Long Wi-Fi Range > Battery
or USB Powered
or
AC Powered
).
Windows XP Users
1.
Open the Device Manager.
±
Click
Start > Settings > Control Panel
.
±
Double-click
System
.
±
Click
Hardware
.
±
Click
Device Manager
.
2.
Double-click
Network adapters
.
3.
Double-click the Wi-Fi client network adapter of your computer — for example, “Intel(R) WiFi
Link 5100 AGN” in the screenshot below.

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