Sierra Wireless AirCard W801, User Manual

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Updates 59
Updates
Manually Check for Updates
Note:
During installation of the update:
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• DO NOT turn off or unplug the device.
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• Your Wi-Fi and Internet connections won’t be available.
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When the installation is complete, you will need to reconnect to Wi-Fi. (See “How do I Connect to Wi-
Fi?” on page 126).
1.
Log in to the home page.
2.
Ensure you’re connected to 3G/4G.
3.
Click the Advanced Settings button.
4.
Select
Device > Basic
.
5.
Click the Check for updates now button.
Text next to the button indicates whether updates are available.
6.
If updates are available:
a. Ensure your Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot is connected to the AC charger or
computer, through the USB to Micro B cable.
Note: If you’ll be using USB for data transfer (and not just for charging the device), you must install the
device driver when you connect through USB for the first time. See “Making a Tethered Connection”
on page 25.
b. Click Update options .
c. Read the information in the Software Installation Options window.
d. To install the update, click Download and install now .
— or —
If your network conditions are not currently optimal, remember or write down the URL
displayed in the window and click
I’ll get the update later
. At a later time, access the URL
to download the update to your computer, and then follow the steps in ““Upgrade
Firmware From a File” on page 60.
e. When the installation is complete, reconnect to Wi-Fi. See “How do I Connect to Wi-Fi?”
on page 126.