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Set Maximum Number of Connected Devices
You can connect up to 10 wireless devices to the mobile
hotspot. These connections are shared between the mobile
hotspot’s Main and Guest Wi-Fi networks. You can customize
the distribution of devices from the mobile hotspot or the AT&T
Wi-Fi Manager home page.
On the mobile hotspot:
From the home screen, tap
Wi-Fi
.
Tap
Max Wi-Fi Devices
.
Tap
or
to adjust the maximum number of Wi-Fi
connections.
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Tap
next to Main or Guest to set the number of connections
you want available for each network.
Tap
Save
.
On the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page:
Log in as Administrator.
Click
Home
on the navigation menu on the left side.
In the Main and Guest Wi-Fi Max Devices section, click
the drop-down menu to adjust the maximum number of
Wi-Fi connections. Select
next to Main Wi-Fi or Guest
Wi-Fi to set the number of connections you want available
for each network.
Click
Apply
.
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Block/Unblock Devices
Note:
Whenever you block or unblock devices, the Wi-Fi radio
resets to activate the new settings. Any devices connected
to the mobile hotspot will be disconnected when the Wi-Fi
radio resets.
You can block a device that is currently connected to your
mobile hotspot, and it will not be able to connect to your Wi-Fi
unless you choose to unblock it. Some reasons that you may
want to block a device include:
Stopping them from overusing your bandwidth (and possibly
resulting in charges for overages on your plan).
Temporarily blocking a child from surfing the Internet. You can
block/unblock devices from the mobile hotspot or the AT&T
Wi-Fi Manager home page.
On the mobile hotspot:
To block a connected device:
From the home screen, tap
Wi-Fi
.
Tap
Connected Devices
. A list of devices connected to the
Main Wi-Fi and Guest Wi-Fi networks appears.
To block a listed device from connecting to your mobile
hotspot, tap the device name.
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Tap
Block
.
Tap
OK
. The mobile hotspot will reset and the blocked device
will not be able to reconnect to access the Internet.
To unblock a device:
From the home screen, tap
Wi-Fi
.
Tap
Connected Devices
. A list of devices connected to the
Main Wi-Fi and Guest Wi-Fi networks appears.
At the bottom of the list (swipe up if required), tap
Block List
.
A list of blocked devices appears.
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To unblock one of these devices so it can connect to your
mobile hotspot, tap the device you want to unblock.
Tap
OK
.
On the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page:
To block a connected device:
Log in as Administrator.
Select
Connected Devices
. A list of devices connected to the
Main Wi-Fi and Guest Wi-Fi networks appears on the screen.
To block a listed device from connecting to your mobile
hotspot, select the box for the device.
Click
Apply
>
OK
.
To unblock a device:
Select
Connected Devices
on the navigation menu on the
left side.
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The Blocked Wi-Fi device(s) section shows all blocked
devices.
To unblock a listed device so it can connect to your mobile
hotspot, select the box for the device and click
Apply
>
OK
.
Message
View SMS Messages
You can view SMS messages on the mobile hotspot or AT&T
Wi-Fi Manager home page.
On the mobile hotspot:
To view or delete messages:
From the home screen, tap
Messages
.
Note
: The Messages icon shows the number of unread
messages.
A list of messages appears, previewing the first portion of
the text.
Tap any message to read the full text.
If you want to delete the message, go to the bottom of the
message and tap
Delete
>
OK
.
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On the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page:
To view or delete messages:
Log in as Administrator.
Click
Messages
on the navigation menu on the left side. A list
of messages appears.
For any message in the list, click the message to read.
If you want to delete the message, click the box in front of the
message and select
Delete
.
File Sharing
File sharing allows you to share the files on a microSDHC card
via USB cable or web browser.
On the mobile hotspot:
To set share mode:
From the home screen, tap
Settings
.
Tap
File Sharing
.
Tap
Share Mode
, and select the desired share mode.
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On the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page:
Sharing microSDHC card via USB cable:
Log into the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager home page.
Select
File Sharing
>
Settings
tab on the navigation menu on
the left side to set the sharing mode.
Select
USB Only
.
Click
Apply
to save the settings.
Connect the device to PC/tablet via USB cable.
Go to My Computer of your PC/tablet to access all files on the
microSDHC card.
Note:
You can access the microSDHC card via USB cable
only in USB mode. The web page for sharing content on the
microSDHC card will be disabled.
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Sharing microSDHC Card via Web Browser
Select
File Sharing
>
Settings
tab.
Select
Wi-Fi Only
.
Set
Path to Share
and
Access Type
.
Click
Apply
to save the settings.
Launch the browser on your PC/tablet/smartphone
connected to the device via Wi-Fi and enter
http://attwifimanager
or
in the address bar.
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If you are still logged in, select
File Sharing
>
File Browser
tab.
Otherwise, click
Access the files on the SD Card
on the login
window to access the files on the microSDHC card.
Battery
Battery Life
The mobile hotspot is configured (by default) 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
Long
— Extends Wi-Fi range but decreases battery life.
Medium
— Balances Wi-Fi range and battery life.
Short
— Reduces Wi-Fi range but extends battery life.

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