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3. Select your hotspot’s Wi-Fi name, which will be
displayed on the LCD screen.
4. Enter your hotspot’s Wi-Fi password exactly as
it appears on the LCD screen, remembering the
password is case sensitive. When a computer or device
is connected to the hotspot, you will see a 1 beside the
Wi-Fi icon on the hotspot screen.
5. Launch your browser on your computer or device and
you’re ready to go.
TIPS:
• Your SIM account must be active to connect
to the network. To activate your SIM, go to
www.optus.com.au/welcome
• Your hotspot is ready to use straight out of the box,
but if you want to personalise your settings visit
http://Optus.AC800S
Connecting other devices
You can add multiple devices to your network using the
Wi-Fi network manager or WPS, if the device can use
WPS. This lets you connect WPS-enabled devices to a Wi-
Fi network without entering a password on a keyboard.
To connect devices using Wi-Fi:
1. Follow the instructions on page 5 under connect
devices to your hotspot.
To connect devices using WPS:
1. Press the Power button to light the LCD screen.
2. Touch the Wi-Fi icon to open the Wi-Fi window.
3. Touch the WPS icon to open the WPS window.
4. Touch the Pair with Main Wi-Fi button.
5. On your computer or device, press the WPS
button within two minutes. The hotspot and device
will automatically communicate to establish a
secure connection.
Using the touch screen
Wi-Fi
Manage your Wi-Fi settings by tapping the Main Wi-Fi
icon or online at http://Optus.AC800S
If you change your Wi-Fi settings, your hotspot will reset
and any connected devices will be disconnected.
Messages
You can receive SMS messages on your hotspot.
The Messages icon will show the number of unread
messages your device has received.
To read your messages:
1. Touch the Messages icon on the home screen.
2. Touch a message line.
Settings
You can customise a range of different settings on
your hotspot.
1. Touch the Settings icon on the home screen.
2. Touch any of the icons to adjust a setting.
Icon
Description
Display
Adjust the touch screen settings
such as brightness, time-out, display
of Wi-Fi credentials and status
LED display.
Network Choose the network to use, set
roaming rules, display network
connection details.
Jump
Boost
Use your hotspot to boost another
device’s battery using the Jump
Boost cable.
Airplane
mode
Disable the Wi-Fi and cellular radios
when flying, or in areas where Wi-Fi
is restricted. The Jump Boost feature
can still be used in this mode.
USB
tether
Connect to the internet from
supported computers with a USB
cable and charge your device at the
same time.
More
See information about the device
including software updates, factory
reset and tutorials.
Mobile hotspot web page
You can also view or change your hotspot’s settings online.
To access:
1. Launch your browser from a computer or device.
2. Go to http://Optus.AC800S
3. Enter your login and password. The default password
is password.
4. Your hotspot portal will be displayed.
Change your security settings
Your Wi-Fi network name and password keep your
hotspot secure. Your hotspot comes with a randomly
generated and secured Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and
password that you can continue to use.
Your hotspot is completely secure using its default
security settings, however you can change your settings
at any time.
To change your network name or password:
1. Launch your browser from a computer or device.
2. Go to http://Optus.AC800S
3. Enter your login and password. The default password
is password.
4. Your hotspot portal will be displayed.
5. Select Wi-Fi > OPTIONS. The Wi-Fi options page
will open.
6. To change the network name, enter your chosen name
into the space provided.
7. To change the password, enter your chosen password
into the space provided. Make sure you keep a record
of your new password in a safe place.
8. Click the Submit button.
Support
For further assistance you can call
Optus Technical Support on 133 697