Sierra Wireless Overdrive Pro 3G, User Manual

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Resources 119
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Section 6C
Tips
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Extending Battery Life (page 119)
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Device Location (page 120)
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Improving Signal Strength (page 120)
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Improving Wi-Fi Performance (page 120)
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Security Tips (page 121)
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Finding the MAC Address (page 122)
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Finding the IP Address (page 122)
Extending Battery Life
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When you’re not using the device, turn it off, or end the 3G/4G connection. (Click
Disconnect
on
the home page or in the Mini Window.)
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Connect the device through the micro-USB cable to your computer, and disable Wi-Fi. (See
“Disabling Wi-Fi When Connected Through USB” on page 90.)
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Adjust the LCD — do one or more of the following:
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Turn the LCD off (
Advanced Settings > Device > Display > LCD Backlight
).
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Decrease the brightness of the LCD (
Advanced Settings > Device > Display > Backlight
Settings > On Battery/USB Power ).
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Set the LCD to turn off sooner. (See “Setting the LCD Timeout” on page 67.)
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Configure the setting (for when battery powered or connected via USB) to “Short Wi-Fi Range”
(
Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi > Network > Battery or USB Powered ).
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Enable standby (low power) mode. (See “Standby (Low Power) Mode” on page 45.)
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Turn off the lighting of the power button (that is, LED) (
Advanced Settings > Device >
Display > Power Button LED ).
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Limit the number of Wi-Fi users (
Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi > Network > Max Number of Users
).
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If you have 3G but not 4G coverage, set WAN mode to “3G only” ( Advanced Settings > WAN >
Setup > WAN Mode
).
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Set Wi-Fi > Network > Wi-Fi Power Save Mode to “On.”
(If your computer tends to lose the Wi-Fi connection and stops responding, set this field to
“Off.”)
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If GPS is enabled and you’re using your device from the same location, set
GPS Mode
to
“One-time.” (See “Setting the GPS Mode” on page 93.)