Sierra Wireless AirCard W801, User Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions 127
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Linux
Please see the user documentation of the Linux distribution.
Other operating systems
Please see the user documentation for your operating system or computer.
2.
Select the Wi-Fi network provided by the Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot and connect to it
(if prompted for a network key/security key/password, enter the Wi-Fi password).
Is Roaming on 4G Supported?
At the time of this release, roaming on 4G is not supported.
What Do I Do if I Forgot the Wi-Fi Password?
Do one of the following:
●
If the Wi-Fi Password Reminder feature is enabled, display the password on the device. See
“Wi-Fi Password Reminder” on page 94.
●
Connect the device to your computer through USB, then log in and view the Wi-Fi password (in
Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi > Security
). Write the password down in a safe place. See
“Connecting Through USB” on page 24.
Note:
If you’ve forgotten both the Wi-Fi password and the administrator (login) password, then you must
reset the software to default settings. See “Resetting the Software to Default Settings” on page 114.
What Do I Do if I Forgot the Administrator Password?
1.
Reset the software to default settings. See “Resetting the Software to Default Settings” on
page 114.
2.
Go through the device setup, during which the administrator password will be displayed;
write it down in a safe place. See “Setting Up the Device” on page 9.
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 and Sprint Location Services
What is LBS?
LBS (Location-Based Services) is used to provide enhanced Local Search functionality via
internet mapping services. For more information, see “Performing a Location Search” on page 56.