Frequently Asked Questions
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If you forgot the administrator password and you did not enable password, you will need to
contact Sprint Customer Support for assistance with resetting the software to default settings.
(See
Resetting to Factory Default Settings
.)
If the Connection is “Always On,” Am I Always Being
Billed?
No. The connection to the network goes dormant after a period of inactivity, but the connection
can be re-established faster than having to reconnect. Billing occurs only when data is passed
across the network.
Questions About GPS
Find answers to common questions about GPS.
What is GPS?
GPS stands for Global Positioning System, which is a system that uses a series of 24
geosynchronous satellites to provide location data.
GPS satellites transmit signals to equipment on the ground. GPS receivers passively receive
satellite signals, but do not transmit.
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, GPS is disabled. To enable GPS, see
Enabling / Disabling GPS
.
What are some GPS Limitations?
Weather conditions or tall nearby buildings 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?
GPS NMEA data is streamed over Wi-Fi or over a tethered USB connection using a virtual COM
port.
To stream NMEA data for a third party GPS application:
1. Set GPS Mode to
Continuous
. (See
Setting the GPS Mode
.)
2. Determine the COM port number that your NETGEAR device (that is, your NETGEAR
6100D) is using.
In the following example for Windows, the Device Manager shows that COM 16 is used.
