Sierra Wireless Overdrive Pro 3G, User Manual

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Section 5G
Configuring the Wi-Fi Network
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SSID (Wi-Fi Network Name) (page 83)
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Wi-Fi Security (page 85)
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Host Name (Device Name) (page 88)
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Setting the Maximum Number of Wi-Fi Users (page 89)
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Wi-Fi Channel (page 89)
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Disabling Wi-Fi When Connected Through USB (page 90)
You can configure basic settings of the Wi-Fi network through the setup pages. To display the
setup pages:
1.
Make sure you’re logged in to the home page.
2.
Click Admin Setup ( ).
For more information, see “Changing the Password and Settings” on page 22.
You can configure basic and advanced settings of the Wi-Fi network through the
Advanced
Settings window. To display the Advanced Settings window:
1.
Log in to the home page.
2.
Click Advanced Settings ( ).
3.
Click
Wi-Fi > Network
.
For more information, see “Network Panel” on page 79.
See also:
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“Disabling Wi-Fi When Connected Through USB” on page 90.
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“Battery and USB Power Settings” on page 66.
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“AC Power Settings” on page 66.
SSID (Wi-Fi Network Name)
The SSID identifies your Wi-Fi network and is visible to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices. It appears on
your device’s LCD screen; if more than one Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot is available, you
can use this name to tell the devices apart.
You can display the home page by typing the SSID in your Web browser (if Link SSID and
Hostname
is selected. (See “Linking the SSID and the Host Name” on page 84.)
You should make the SSID unique and change it on a regular basis for optimal security.
To change the SSID:
1.
Log in to the home page.
2.
Click
Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi > Network
.