Sierra Wireless AirCard 770S Mobile Hotspot User Guide 4112754 Rev 1.
Preface Important Notice Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost.
Sierra Wireless Mobile Hotspot User Guide Patents This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM® 3G. This product is manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group. Copyright © 2012 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved. Trademarks AirCard® is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless.
Contents Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Know Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Touchscreen LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 LCD screen elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sierra Wireless Mobile Hotspot User Guide Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Reset the Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 To reset the mobile hotspot on the device: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Temperature-related alerts . . . . . . . . . .
1 1: Get Started This chapter provides an overview of the AirCard 770S Mobile Hotspot features, and instructions on how to set up your mobile hotspot and connect to the Internet. Know Your Device Your mobile hotspot enables you to create a Wi-Fi access point anywhere there is cellular network coverage. You can use that Wi-Fi access point to connect your laptop and other Wi-Fi capable devices to your service provider’s mobile broadband network and connect to the Internet.
Sierra Wireless Mobile Hotspot User Guide Power Button Desired result Action Turn mobile hotspot on Press and hold the power button for two seconds. Turn mobile hotspot off Press and hold the power button for two seconds. Wake up LCD screen Press and quickly release the power button. Touchscreen LCD The mobile hotspot’s touchscreen LCD displays: • Wi-Fi network name and password (SSID and passphrase) • Status icons (See LCD screen elements on page 9 for details.
Get Started LCD screen elements Icons on the LCD screen’s top row indicate the status of the mobile hotspot, and several screen elements can be tapped to configure Wi-Fi and device settings, view data usage details, and view system alerts and carrier messages. Note: The layout of your LCD screen resembles the following image. Specific details vary depending on service provider and device model.
Sierra Wireless Mobile Hotspot User Guide Element Indicates Battery status Indicates the charge status of the battery. Green bar — 26–100% Yellow bar — 11–25% Red bar — 5–10% Flashing red bar — < 5% Battery charging Alerts Number of system alerts waiting to be read. Tap the alert bar to view the messages. Wi-Fi network name and password Mobile hotspot’s Wi-Fi network name and password. Used by Wi-Fi enabled devices to connect to the mobile hotspot.
Get Started Set Up and Connect to the Internet Insert the SIM Card Depending on your service provider, the SIM card may already be inserted. If you need to insert (or replace) the SIM card: 1. Open the SIM card cover. 2. Remove the existing SIM card (if present) — push the SIM card in to unlock it, then pull it out of the slot. 3. Insert the new SIM card — push the SIM fully into the slot. 4. Close the SIM card cover. Rev 1.2 Nov.
Sierra Wireless Mobile Hotspot User Guide Install the Battery 1. Insert the battery as shown in the illustration. Ensure that the gold contacts on the battery are lined up with the gold contacts on the device. Gold contacts Battery 2. Replace the back cover. Note: Depending on your service provider, the battery may come partially-charged and ready to go. When the battery needs recharging, follow the instructions in Recharge the Battery on page 16.
Get Started 3. Launch your browser to surf the Internet. Optional: To personalize your mobile hotspot go to http://192.168.1.1. Note: To make changes to the mobile hotspot settings on the homepage, you must first log in as Administrator. Type swiadmin in the Admin Password field.
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2 2: Use Your Mobile Hotspot This chapter provides information on how to use your mobile hotspot. Note: To change settings you need to be logged in as Administrator. See Set Up and Connect to the Internet on page 11. Add a Wireless Device to your Wi-Fi Network You can connect up to ten wireless devices such as smart phones, laptops, tablets, digital cameras, printers, gaming consoles, and digital picture frames to your mobile hotspot network.
Sierra Wireless Mobile Hotspot User Guide View SMS Messages and Alerts Your mobile hotspot can receive SMS messages from your service provider and displays alerts to advise you of the device status. The Messages icon on the device LCD indicates that you have network messages, and the Alerts bar indicates that you have system alerts. To view messages: 1. On the LCD, tap Messages. 2. Read each message that appears, tapping the next page and previous page icons to move between messages. To view alerts: 1.
Use Your Mobile Hotspot The battery icon on the LCD screen indicates when the battery is fully charged. ( ) Note: The LCD goes into sleep mode after a set time to extend battery life. To wake up the LCD screen, press and quickly release the power button. To recharge the battery from the USB port on your computer: 1. Attach one end of the micro USB cable to the mobile hotspot and plug the other end into the USB port on your computer.
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3 3: Frequently Asked Questions This chapter provides answers to questions you may have about your mobile hotspot. (Also see Troubleshooting on page 21.) How do I turn the mobile hotspot off? Press and hold the power button for a few seconds. How do I find out how many users are connected to my mobile hotspot network? The number beside the Wi-Fi icon on the mobile hotspot LCD shows the number of users (or devices) connected to your Wi-Fi network.
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4 4: Troubleshooting This chapter provides suggestions for troubleshooting problems that may arise when using your mobile hotspot. Reset the Mobile Hotspot You can reset the Mobile hotspot to the factory setting on the device. This is useful if you have lost your Wi-Fi Passphrase. To reset the mobile hotspot on the device: 1. On the touchscreen, tap Settings > Software > Factory Reset. 2. Follow the instructions that appear. 3. After the device has reset, reconnect Wi-Fi devices.
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5 5: Specifications Mechanical Specifications Weight 105g (3.70 oz.) Length 109.9 mm (4.33 in.) Width 69.12 mm (2.72 in.) Thickness 15.5 mm (0.61 in.) Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0° C to 35° C (32° F to 95° F) Storage temperature -10° C to +60° C, 96 hours (14° F to 140° F) Supported RF bands Table 5-1: AirCard 770S supported RF bands Technology Rev 1.2 Nov.
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6 6: Regulatory and Safety Information Notice Because of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (that is, have errors), or be totally lost.
Sierra Wireless Mobile Hotspot User Guide Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular telephone services to the offender, legal action, or both. Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. The mobile hotspot may be used normally at this time. • While operating a vehicle The driver or operator of any vehicle should not use a wireless data device while in control of a vehicle.
Regulatory and Safety Information Where appropriate, the use of the equipment is subject to the following conditions: Note: (EMI) – United States FCC Information – This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an appropriate installation.
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Index A M accessories included, 10 purchasing optional accessories, 10 add a wireless device, 15 Admin Password, 13 Admin Password, forgot, 19 mobile hotspot, turn off, 19 B battery, 16 inserting, 12 recharging, 16 P power button, 8 power source, 10 R regulatory information, 25 S C connect to the Internet, 11 connect to the Internet,, 12 safety information, 25 security credentials, 13 SIM card, inserting, 11 SMS messages, 16 specifications, 23 H homepage, accessing, 13 T I text messages.
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