Sierra Wireless Overdrive User Manual Download

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162 Index

Text messaging (SMS)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

The connection has timed out

. . . . . . . . . . 127

Time acquisition method

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Timeout

Connection timeout (cannot display



the home page)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

LCD

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Timestamp (GPS)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Tips

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

TKIP/AES

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 85

Total data, Session

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Total Transferred

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Trademarks

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Transmission rates

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Transmit frequencies

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Transmitter power

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Trigger Ports field

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Troubleshooting

Cannot connect to the 3G/4G



network

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Cannot connect to Wi-Fi

. . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Cannot display the home page

. . . . . . 127

General tips

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

TRU-Install

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

TTY support

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Turn Off Backlight

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Turning the device off

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 33

Turning the device on

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

TVs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Tx (transmit) frequencies

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Tx Power

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

. . . . . . . . . . .97

Update 3G PRL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Update 3G profile

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Update Failed

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Update firmware from file

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Updates

Overview

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

3G Network Update Available (alert)

. . .35

Automatically check

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Cannot check for

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Firmware, upgrade from a file

. . . . . . . . .60

Manually check

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

PRL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 79

Software Update Available (alert)

. . . . . .36

UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

. . . . . . . . . . .97

UPS backup battery, message about, on Mac
OS X

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Usage guidelines for your device

. . . . . . . . . .5

USB

Charging the device

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12

Connecting the device to your



computer through USB

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Location of USB slot on the device

. . . . . .8

Power settings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Requirements

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Wi-Fi, disabling when connected



through USB

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

User ID, 3G network

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Username and Password Security (microSD
card)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Vertical row of icons and text

. . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Vibration specification

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Video conferencing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103, 104

View privacy agreement

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Virtual device

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

. . . . . . . 103

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)

. . . . . . . 103

VPN

Accessing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Passthrough types supported

. . . . . . . 134

Wait time

Failover

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Switchback

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

WAN mode

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

WAN tab

3G panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

4G panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

GPS panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Setup panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Warning (EMI)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Warning (software settings reset)

. . . . . . . . 105

Warranty

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Web browsers supported

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Web server, accessing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Website

Sierra Wireless

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Sprint

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Welcome to Your Device window - Select



an Option

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Summary of Contents for Overdrive

Page 1: ...www sprint com User Guide 2011 Sprint SPRINT and the logo are trademarks of Sprint Other marks are the property of their respective owners 2 21 11 Overdrive 3G 4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless ...

Page 2: ...Document 2131237 Revision 2 ...

Page 3: ...ection 3 Setting up the Device 19 3A Setting Up Your Device 20 Setting Up Your Device on Your Account 20 Setting Up the Device 20 Section 4 Using Your Device 25 4A Connecting Through USB 26 TRU Install 26 Requirements for a USB Tethered Connection 26 Making a Tethered Connection 27 4B Browser Interface Home Page 29 Displaying the Home Page of the Device 31 Logging On as an Administrator 31 Virtual...

Page 4: ...Below the Virtual Device 51 4G Using the microSD Card 52 Before Using the microSD Card Slot 52 Inserting a microSD Card 53 Removing a microSD Card 54 Accessing the microSD Card 54 4H Sprint Location Services 56 Requirements for GPS Service 56 Enabling GPS 56 Displaying Your Location Information 56 Viewing Your Current Location in a Web Browser 57 Performing a Location Search 57 4I Updates 58 Autom...

Page 5: ... Users 89 Wi Fi Channel 90 Disabling Wi Fi When Connected Through USB 90 5H Configuring 3G 4G 91 Viewing 3G Activation Information 91 3G Panel 91 Resetting the 3G 4G Configuration to Default Settings 92 5I GPS Settings 93 Setting the GPS Mode 93 Setting the GPS Fix Rate 94 Using Metric Units 94 Changing Your Mapping Service 94 Performance Setting GPS 94 Accuracy 95 5J Configuring the Router Tab 96...

Page 6: ...al Sessions Supported 118 6C Tips 119 Extending Battery Life 119 Device Location 120 Improving Signal Strength 120 Improving 3G Network Service 120 Improving Wi Fi Performance 121 Security Tips 122 Finding the MAC Address 122 Finding the IP Address 123 6D Troubleshooting Tips 124 General Tips 124 LCD Is Dark 124 Insufficient Signal Strength 125 Messages Displayed on the Device LCD 125 Cannot Conne...

Page 7: ...hanical Specifications 135 7B Safety Information 136 Important Notice 136 Safety and Hazards 136 7C Regulatory Notices 138 7D Legal 139 Patents 139 Licenses 139 Trademarks 151 Copyright 152 Limitation of Liability 152 Additional Information and Updates 152 Index 153 ...

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Page 9: ...Section 1 Getting Started ...

Page 10: ...ut This Guide page 5 Your device allows you to easily connect to the Internet and to share your 3G 4G connection with others This user guide describes how to set up your device and use the browser interface to View the status of your device View and change the settings of your device and the browser interface It also describes your device its various connectors and buttons ...

Page 11: ...ss point The Wi Fi access point connects your computers and other Wi Fi enabled devices to your device 3G modem The 3G modem connects your device to the Internet via the 3G CDMA 1X EVDO network more widely available compared to 4G 4G modem The 4G modem connects your device to the Internet via the 4G WiMAX network newer technology and faster speeds compared to 3G Routing hardware The routing hardwa...

Page 12: ... can automatically switch to the other network For more information see Configuring the 3G 4G Connection Preferences on page 42 Download speeds Actual speeds depend on several factors including network conditions Wireless mode Maximum downlink speeds Typical downlink speeds 3G EV DO Rev 0 2 4 Mbps 400 700 kbps 3G EV DO Rev A 3 Mbps 0 6 1 4 Mbps 4G 10 Mbps 3 6 Mbps Package Contents Your package inc...

Page 13: ...ess Note The printed Get Started guide that comes with the device should be sufficient for most installations Chapter 1 which you are reading gives you an overview of the device Chapter 2 describes the buttons connectors and other components of the device See Your Device on page 7 Chapter 3 provides step by step instructions for setting up the device See Setting up the Device on page 19 Chapter 4 ...

Page 14: ...to view status and to configure settings The following browsers are supported 䡲 Internet Explorer version 6 0 or higher 䡲 Mozilla Firefox version 2 0 or higher 䡲 Google Chrome version 2 0 172 28 or higher 䡲 Apple Safari version 2 0 or higher 䡲 Opera version 9 64 If you ll be connecting the device through USB 䡲 Computer running Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP or Mac OS X 10 4 x or higher 䡲 USB 2...

Page 15: ...Section 2 Your Device ...

Page 16: ...8 Your Device Section 2A Your Device Battery page 9 Connecting Through USB page 10 Charging the Device page 11 Power Button page 13 LCD page 16 Mute Switch page 17 microSD Card Slot page 17 ...

Page 17: ...eplaceable If you need a new battery visit the Sierra Wireless online store at https www sierrawireless com eStore Installing the Battery 1 Remove the battery compartment cover 2 Insert the battery into the device Make sure the battery contact points are aligned with those inside the battery compartment ...

Page 18: ...ce to your computer when You want to charge the device but you don t want to use the AC charger or the AC charger is not available Your computer does not have Wi Fi You want to block others from using the device See Disabling Wi Fi When Connected Through USB on page 90 To connect the device to your computer 1 Insert the larger USB end of the USB to Micro B cable into the computer 2 Insert the othe...

Page 19: ...evice while it is charging To charge the battery you have two options as shown in the drawing below You can connect the device to an AC charger faster way to charge See Using the AC Charger with USB Port on page 12 Alternatively you can connect the device to a computer slower way to charge See Charging Through a Computer on page 13 ...

Page 20: ...ide of the device 2 Insert the other end of the USB to Micro B cable into the AC charger 3 Insert the AC charger into an electrical outlet When charging the LCD shows and if the device is off displays a message Charging xx complete When the device is charged the LCD shows if the device is on and the message Fully charged if the device is off ...

Page 21: ... You can continue with your work To prevent this message from being displayed install the device driver See Making a Tethered Connection on page 27 1 Ensure the computer is turned on 2 Insert the larger USB end of the USB to Micro B cable into the computer 3 Insert the other Micro B end of the USB to Micro B cable into the USB connector on the side of the device When charging the LCD shows the ani...

Page 22: ...rn the device on press and hold the power button for two seconds The device is turned on but you have turned off the LED OPTIONAL Turn on the LED See Enabling and Disabling the LED on page 70 Lit flashing approximately every 4 seconds The device is turned on and the LED is enabled No action required Lit flashing approximately every 30 seconds The device is in standby low power mode The following a...

Page 23: ... a configurable time of inactivity Confirms or acknowledges a displayed message Turns off display of the Wi Fi network name and password Quick double press Wakes up turns on the LCD if the LCD was enabled but dormant The LCD turns dark after a configurable time of inactivity Briefly displays the Wi Fi network name and password See Wi Fi Password Reminder on page 86 Long press press and hold for tw...

Page 24: ...G E A Signal strength B 3G 4G status C Roaming indicator D Alerts E GPS F Number of Wi Fi users G Battery status H Device name Message area I Amount of data transferred connection duration Message area Tip Most of the LCD icons and messages are also shown on the Virtual Device and Mini Window See Virtual Device on page 32 and Mini Window on page 32 and Messages Displayed on the Device LCD on page ...

Page 25: ...ormation and Settings on page 48 microSD Card Slot Your device supports a microSD card sold separately for file sharing and transfer or storage The microSD slot is located on the same side of the device as the USB connector Your computer recognizes the microSD card as a removable storage device The device supports microSD cards up to 16 GB Note Using microSD cards larger than 16 GB can cause data ...

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Page 27: ...Section 3 Setting up the Device ...

Page 28: ...Service to complete setting up the device on your account See Contacting Customer Service on page 114 Have the following available before calling Your Sprint account information The ESN number of your device displayed on the packaging on the device under the battery and at Advanced settings Device About Setting Up the Device 1 Install the battery as described in Installing the Battery on page 9 2 ...

Page 29: ...g 䡲 The Internet to start surfing 䡲 My Overdrive s home page to view the device status customize settings Proceed to Activating and Using Your Network Service on page 24 To change security settings click Set up my Overdrive Changing the Password and Settings During the device setup you can select Set up my Overdrive to change the settings for the Administrator password This password is used to log...

Page 30: ...er interface After you change the settings and click Submit the device restarts and displays updated information on its LCD Follow the instructions on the LCD and proceed to Your Device is Now Restarting on page 24 Wi Fi Security Options If you click More options after having clicked Set up my Overdrive during the device setup a window with four Wi Fi security options opens Note All the devices us...

Page 31: ...ecurity Works with older and newer Wi Fi devices Recommended only if any of your devices don t support WPA or WPA2 Shared WEP uses the same key for encryption and authentication some consider shared WEP to be less secure than open WEP WEP 64 Bit Open Lower security Works with older and newer Wi Fi devices Recommended only if any of your devices don t support WPA or WPA2 Open WEP uses the key for e...

Page 32: ...ss of setting up an account is called activation When the device starts up it will detect whether the device has been configured with an account preactivated If it has not the activation process starts automatically In most cases the activation process will be seamless not requiring any action from your part in some cases you won t even see any activation related messages displayed on the device L...

Page 33: ...Section 4 Using Your Device ...

Page 34: ...dows or Mac computer through the USB to Micro B cable For details see Making a Tethered Connection on page 27 An installation CD is not required By default TRU Install is enabled To change the setting 1 Ensure you re logged in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings Device Basic 3 Select a value for TRU Install Requirements for a USB Tethered Connection Your device supports a direct connection ...

Page 35: ... Mac on page 28 Windows To install the device driver on Windows 1 Ensure the device is turned on 2 Connect the device to your computer through the USB to Micro B cable 3 If the TRU Install window is not displayed in Windows Explorer browse to the entry under My Computer then browse to the Win folder and run Setup exe or If you re running Windows Vista and the AutoPlay window opens click Run setup ...

Page 36: ... Wi Fi connect to the device See How Do I Connect to Wi Fi on page 116 2 Ensure you re logged in to the home page 3 Click Advanced settings Device Basic 4 In the TRU Install section click Mac OS X to download the file to your computer 5 If the Welcome to the Sierra Wireless Driver Installer window isn t automatically displayed double click the file that you ve downloaded 6 In the Welcome to the Si...

Page 37: ...ini Window page 32 Turning Your Device Off page 33 The home page is the entry page of the browser interface that lets you Display status information for your device and your data connection Launch and end a network connection Change the settings for your device and your data connections if you re logged in Access additional resources the user guide and the Important Information document ...

Page 38: ...an Administrator on page 31 C Clicking one of these buttons displays a window or a menu See Home Page Buttons on page 49 D This is the Virtual Device it reflects the status of your device If you click the image a movable Mini Window is opened See Virtual Device on page 32 and Mini Window on page 32 E A handy way to turn the device off especially if for example you re in an airplane before takeoff ...

Page 39: ...You don t need to log in to access and use the home page However when you re logged in Additional information appears in the window that opens when you click an item on the left side of the home page See Vertical Row of Icons and Text on page 40 You can access the Advanced Settings window where you can modify additional settings You can rerun the device setup if required Admin Setup You can instal...

Page 40: ...vice it reflects most of the icons and text displayed on the real device Mini Window If you click the virtual device in the home page the Mini Window opens an image of the device in a separate Web browser window Similar to the virtual device the Mini Window reflects most of the icons and text displayed on the real device ...

Page 41: ...n To reopen the home page click the Home link If you re logged in the window has a Connect or Disconnect button and a Power Off button Turning Your Device Off From the home page 1 Ensure you re logged in to the home page 2 Click Power Off below the Virtual Device From the Mini Window 1 Ensure you re logged in to the home page 2 Click Power Off Tip You can also turn the device off by pressing and h...

Page 42: ...he instructions carefully They may state for example that you have to reconnect to Wi Fi after an update is installed 3G Activation Required If only 3G coverage is available you won t be able to connect to the Internet until 3G activation has been completed To activate 3G on your device 1 Ensure you have 3G coverage 2 Ensure you re logged in to the home page 3 Click the alerts icon to display the ...

Page 43: ...To install the update 1 Ensure you have 3G coverage 2 Ensure you re logged in to the home page 3 Click the alerts icon to display the alert window 4 If more than one alert is available use the and buttons at the top of the alert window to browse to the alert 5 In the 3G Network Update Available alert window click Update now GPS Privacy Agreement The GPS Privacy Agreement alert appears if you haven...

Page 44: ...at the microSD card Software Update Available The update may improve performance and add or modify features Note During installation of the update your Internet and Wi Fi connections won t be available When the installation is complete you will need to reconnect to Wi Fi To install the update 1 Ensure your device is connected to the AC charger or computer through the USB to Micro B cable Note If y...

Page 45: ...nal area make a note of 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 Upgrading Firmware From a File on page 60 When the installation is complete reconnect to Wi Fi See How Do I Connect to Wi Fi on page 116 ...

Page 46: ...ect To launch a connection 䊳 Click Connect on the Virtual Device on the home page You must be logged in or Click Connect in the Mini Window You must be logged in or If the device LCD displays Disconnected from 3G 4G network Connect now press the power button on the device See also Internet Connection Information on page 47 Mobile Broadband Information and Settings on page 42 3G Roaming Information...

Page 47: ...n 1 Ensure you re logged in to the home page 2 Click Disconnect on the Virtual Device or in the Mini Window See Virtual Device on page 32 and Mini Window on page 32 Note The Wi Fi connection is still available so users can for example share files by using a microSD card ...

Page 48: ...and Settings page 45 Battery Information and Settings page 46 Internet Connection Information page 47 microSD Card Information and Settings page 47 Sounds Information and Settings page 48 The left part of the home page has a vertical row of icons and text starting with the signal strength indicator Most of these icons are also shown on the physical device and Virtual Device page 32 Hover the mouse...

Page 49: ...l strength the more bars the stronger the signal Excellent signal Click the signal strength icon to display the Signal Quality window The window displays The active network the network that is currently being used for your data connection For example 3G EVDO Rev A 3G or 4G status 䡲 Connection status For example Connected 䡲 Brief description of the signal strength For example Good signal 60 䡲 Table...

Page 50: ...ion window The window displays The active network the network that is currently being used for your data connection For example 4G or 3G EVDO Rev A 3G and 4G status 䡲 Connection status For example Connected 䡲 Brief description of the signal strength For example Good signal 60 Connection Preferences if you re logged in Configuring the 3G 4G Connection Preferences The value determines which network ...

Page 51: ...international access 䡲 If you do not select this field you can connect only when you re inside the Sprint coverage area Allow international access field if you re logged in and subject to feature availability allows roaming outside of the United States and Puerto Rico If this field is displayed but not available select Allow 3G roaming Alert Information The alerts icon indicates whether there are ...

Page 52: ...ed if you haven t yet accepted the GPS privacy agreement You cannot enable and use GPS until you accept this agreement Click the link to view and then accept the agreement Enable GPS To use GPS and to configure other GPS settings this check box must be selected GPS Mode How often the device should obtain a fix One time Use a single fix Use this option if you ll be using your device at the same loc...

Page 53: ...MAC Address Each wireless device has a unique MAC address assigned by its manufacturer On Windows PCs the MAC address is called the physical address on a Mac computer it is called the Ethernet ID See Finding the MAC Address on page 122 Block Used to block the computer s access to the device You might want to do this if You don t recognize a listed computer You have lots of data to transfer you wan...

Page 54: ...e Battery Information and Settings window When you re logged in you can set the behavior for when the device is Battery or USB powered Choose one of the following 䡲 Better battery life At the cost of shorter Wi Fi range 䡲 Longer Wi Fi range At the cost of shorter battery life AC powered Choose one of the following 䡲 Longer Wi Fi range 䡲 Shorter Wi Fi range You have a designated wireless area and y...

Page 55: ...odem 3G or 4G that is the IP address of the modem as seen from the Internet Viewing and Configuring Detailed Internet Connection Information When you re logged in the Internet Connection Information window displays a table showing data use In the currently billing cycle These numbers get automatically reset to 0 on the day selected in the Starts on day list Over the lifetime of the device By netwo...

Page 56: ...nnected 䡲 Internet disconnected 䡲 Low battery Useful as a reminder to charge the device 䡲 System alerts When you hear the device beep you can then use the device LCD or the Alerts window to get information about the alert See Alert Information on page 43 Note System alerts include several types of events for example Critical battery Critical temperature Software update available Network update ava...

Page 57: ...e closest gas station restaurant and so on or do a custom search See Performing a Location Search on page 57 Support See Support Button on page 50 Feedback Send your comments on the device See Feedback on page 50 Help Open the online Help display the important information booklet or download the user guide Admin Setup Button This button displays a window where you can change the administrator pass...

Page 58: ...st gas station restaurant and so on or do a custom search See Sprint Location Services on page 56 Support Button The Support button opens in a new Web browser window or tab the online support site for your device Note This button is available only when you re connected to the Internet Feedback The Feedback button opens in a new Web browser window or tab the online feedback site for your device Not...

Page 59: ...ote The buttons appear only when you re logged in Connect Disconnect Button This button disconnects a connection or connects if currently there s no connection Power Off Button This button turns the device off Note You can turn the device on by using the device power button ...

Page 60: ...ard Information and Settings window select Enable SD Card See microSD Card Information and Settings on page 47 or Click Advanced settings Device microSD Card and set the SD Card Slot field to Enable Setting Up Access to the microSD Card If you ve enabled access to the microSD card you must also specify whether a username and password are required to access the card 1 Ensure you re logged in to the...

Page 61: ... up to 32 letters numbers and spaces in any combination For information on how this folder name is used see Accessing the microSD Card on page 54 Inserting a microSD Card 1 Gently flip open the tab labelled microSD on the side of the device 2 Gently insert the microSD card label facing up into the slot on the side of the device until the microSD card clicks into place Note If your microSD card has...

Page 62: ...ard If the microSD slot is enabled an inserted card appears in your file browser as a shared network drive The way to access the card varies depending on your operating system Note In the information that follows Hostname is the value of the Hostname field in Advanced settings Wi Fi Network and also in Advanced settings Router LAN Windows 1 In Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer type one of the ...

Page 63: ... Open the run menu Alt F2 or a file browser and type one of the following 䡲 smb Overdrive 䡲 smb Router IP Address 䡲 smb Hostname 2 Double click the shared folder Other operating systems Please see the user documentation for your operating system or computer If security has been enabled for the microSD card you will be prompted to enter the username and password for the microSD card See Setting Up ...

Page 64: ...The number of obstructions present indoors often makes accurate position determination impossible Enabling GPS 1 Ensure you re logged in to the home page 2 Click the GPS icon on the left side of the home page and select Enable GPS or Click Advanced settings WAN GPS and select Enable GPS Note If Enable GPS is not available you must accept the GPS privacy agreement See GPS Privacy Agreement on page ...

Page 65: ...S satellites 3 In the horizontal row of buttons across the top of the home page click Map me Performing a Location Search To perform a search for establishments near your current location 1 Ensure GPS is enabled 2 In the horizontal row of buttons across the top of the home page move the mouse over Map me to display a row of icons 3 Click one of these icons to search for Text search string that you...

Page 66: ...erformance and add or modify features The updates may include the following Device firmware 3G network update The browser interface Help files Other files You can Set the browser interface to automatically check for updates see below Manually check for updates See Manually Checking for Updates on page 59 Automatically Checking for Updates To specify how often the browser interface checks for updat...

Page 67: ...ly checked for updates 1 Ensure your device 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 See Making a Tethered Connection on page 27 2 Click Update options 3 Read the information in the Software Installation Options window 4 To install the update clic...

Page 68: ...ced settings 5 If you want to later confirm that the upgrade was successful write down the current version information shown in Device About 䡲 Software version 䡲 Firmware version in the 3G Information section 䡲 Firmware version in the 4G Information section 6 Click Device Basic 7 OPTIONAL Save the current configuration recommended 䡲 Click Export 䡲 Save the file Note the filename and path 8 Click t...

Page 69: ...ice 11 If you ve saved the current configuration reload it 䡲 Click the Browse button next to the Import Router Settings field and click the file you ve saved 䡲 Click Import 12 Reconnect to Wi Fi See How Do I Connect to Wi Fi on page 116 ...

Page 70: ...ucts for a particular service provider customer or purpose ESN or MEID 3G The ESN Electronic Serial Number is the unique first generation serial number assigned to the 3G component of the device The MEID Mobile Equipment Identifier is the unique second generation serial number assigned to the 3G component of the device PRI Version PRI version of the 3G component of the device MSID Mobile Station I...

Page 71: ...63 Using Your Device The window also has buttons to Save the information to a text file Reset the 3G 4G configuration of the device to default settings See Resetting the 3G 4G Configuration to Default Settings on page 92 ...

Page 72: ...5 The reset button is inside the hole located below and to the right of the battery compartment as shown below Reset button For information on using this button see Restarting the Device page 65 and Resetting the Software to Default Settings Through the Reset Button page 106 ...

Page 73: ...f the device or the home page seems to stop responding you can reset restart the device 1 Remove the battery compartment cover from the device 2 Find the small hole below and to the right of the battery compartment The reset button is inside this hole Reset button 3 Insert a thin object for example the end of a paper clip into the hole and lightly press on the bottom of the hole for about a second...

Page 74: ...66 Using Your Device 4 Replace the battery compartment cover ...

Page 75: ...Section 5 Settings ...

Page 76: ...sure you re logged in to the home page 2 Click the battery icon The Battery Information and Settings window opens or Click Advanced settings Wi Fi Network 3 Select an option in the Battery or USB Powered section AC Power Settings You can specify the settings for AC power Longer Wi Fi range Shorter Wi Fi range To choose an option 1 Ensure you re logged in to the home page 2 Click the battery icon T...

Page 77: ...t and will not display text and icons See Turning the LCD On or Off on page 69 To set the amount of time after which the LCD of the device temporarily turns off 1 Ensure you re logged in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings Device Display 3 Ensure LCD Backlight is set to On 4 In the Turn Off Backlight list click a value A smaller value helps prolong the battery life Note The LCD turns on if ...

Page 78: ...D status indicator and may or may not be lit For more information see Using the Power Button to Determine the Device State on page 14 To enable or disable the lighting of the power button 1 Log in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings Device Display 3 Set the Power Button LED field to On or Off ...

Page 79: ...Disable Sounds for the following events can be individually enabled or disabled Low battery alert Useful as a reminder to charge the device In the Alert When list you can select a battery level to trigger the alert System alerts When you hear the device beep use the device LCD or the Alerts window to get information about the alert See Alert Information on page 43 Note System alerts include severa...

Page 80: ...ds 3 For the Low Battery field select Enable 4 In the Alert When list select the battery level to trigger the alert Critical Battery Level Alert You can enable an alert to sound when the battery level is critical that is dangerously low 1 Log in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings Device Sounds 3 For the System Alerts field select Enable Note System alerts include several types of events fo...

Page 81: ...tering the administrator password is not required The timeout security feature is disabled you will never be automatically logged off To enable automatic login 1 From the computer that you want to enable automatic login log in to the home page 2 In the login area select the Remember me check box You can repeat the above steps on other computers however since only one administrator can be logged in...

Page 82: ... the cursor over an item For more information see Contextual Help in the Advanced Settings Window on page 115 Accessing the Advanced Settings Window 1 Ensure you re logged in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings Device Tab Basic Panel 1 Log in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings 3 Click Device Basic From this window you can view or adjust these settings or perform the following action...

Page 83: ...2 Click Advanced settings 3 Click Device Display From this window you can view or adjust these settings Lighting of the power button on the device Power Button LED See Enabling and Disabling the LED on page 70 Turn the LCD on or off LCD Backlight See Turning the LCD On or Off on page 69 LCD timeout how soon the LCD goes dormant Turn Off Backlight See Setting the LCD Timeout on page 69 Brightness o...

Page 84: ... get information about the alert See Alert Information on page 43 Note System alerts include several types of events for example Critical battery Critical temperature Software update available Network update available Routing hardware settings reset Device startup failure Internet Connected Internet Disconnected Wi Fi User Has Joined Useful for example if you re the only one using the device to de...

Page 85: ...tronic Serial Number is the unique first generation serial number assigned to the 3G component of the device The MEID Mobile Equipment Identifier is the unique second generation serial number assigned to the 3G component of the device PRL Version The PRL Preferred Roaming List is an account configuration item set by your service provider It controls the radio channels and network carrier used by t...

Page 86: ...rk Network that is currently being used for your data connection 3G 4G or none Network Operator The carrier that your device was activated for Session Duration How long you ve been connected to the network Session Total Data Amount of data transferred over the lifetime of the device by network type and in the current session WAN Mode Network s to connect to and in what order 䡲 4G preferred Connect...

Page 87: ... Update 3G Profile Check whether an updated profile for your 3G connection is available An updated profile may improve your 3G network service Manual Activation Configure Data Link and the Mobile IP settings If you need help please contact Sprint 4G Panel 1 Log in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings 3 Click WAN 4G Note 4G information is not available if WAN mode is 3G only WAN mode is in Ad...

Page 88: ...The device automatically determines the most appropriate setting to use 䡲 Manual In the input field enter the number of seconds the device should wait for a satellite to be discovered If this time is exceeded an error is reported Accuracy 䡲 Automatic The device automatically determines the most appropriate setting to use 䡲 Manual In the input field enter the number of meters to which the data must...

Page 89: ... the people who will be accessing your network Max Number of Users Limits the number of Wi Fi users that can connect to the device A smaller number improves performance and security Battery or USB Powered power settings 䡲 Better battery life At the cost of a shorter Wi Fi range 䡲 Longer Wi Fi range At the cost of a shorter battery life AC Powered power settings 䡲 Longer Wi Fi range 䡲 Shorter Wi Fi...

Page 90: ...Control filter is used to grant whitelist or block blacklist wireless devices access to the Wi Fi 3G and 4G networks Access is based on the MAC address of each wireless device MAC filtering can prevent unauthorized wireless devices from connecting to your network MAC filtering increases security of your network You can give access to your network based on the MAC address of the wireless devices Th...

Page 91: ...ings 3 Click Wi Fi Network For more information see Network Panel on page 81 See also Disabling Wi Fi When Connected Through USB on page 90 Battery and USB Power Settings on page 68 AC Power Settings on page 68 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 3G 4G Mobile H...

Page 92: ...Panel on page 81 Linking the SSID and the Host Name If you link the SSID Wi Fi network name and the Hostname name of your device The SSID becomes whatever the Hostname is you cannot change the SSID only the Hostname You only need to remember one name when selecting the Wi Fi network accessing the browser interface or accessing the microSD card To link the SSID and the Hostname 1 Log in to the home...

Page 93: ... WPA or WPA2 Shared WEP uses the same key for encryption and authentication some consider shared WEP to be less secure than open WEP 䡲 WEP 64 Bit Open Lower security Works with older and newer Wi Fi devices Recommended only if any of your devices don t support WPA or WPA2 Open WEP uses the key for encryption but not for authentication 䡲 WEP 128 Bit Open Lower security Works with older and newer Wi...

Page 94: ...cters 䡲 WEP 128 bit Shared 13 ASCII characters 䡲 WEP 64 bit Open 5 ASCII characters 䡲 WEP 128 bit Open 13 ASCII characters 䡲 WPA Personal TKIP ASCII string 8 to 63 characters 䡲 WPA Personal TKIP AES ASCII string 8 to 63 characters 䡲 WPA2 Personal AES ASCII string 8 to 63 characters 䡲 WPA2 Personal TKIP AES ASCII string 8 to 63 characters 䡲 WPA WPA2 Personal ASCII string 8 to 63 characters 4 Click ...

Page 95: ...e allowed to access the network Block all in list All computers are allowed to access the network unless they re in this list In any case a user still needs to provide the correct Wi Fi password to access the network Specifying Computers That Can Access the Network 1 Log in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings Wi Fi MAC Filter 3 In the MAC Filter Mode list click Allow all in list 4 Do one of...

Page 96: ... block click Add 5 For each computer you want to block repeat step 4 Tip The Connected Users window has a Block check box available for each currently connected user except the administrator See Wi Fi Users Information and Settings on page 45 Removing a Computer From the Allowed or Disallowed Lists 1 Log in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings Wi Fi MAC Filter 3 In the MAC Filter Mode list c...

Page 97: ...home page 2 Click Advanced settings 3 Click Wi Fi Network or Router LAN 4 In the Hostname field enter a name for your device Input rules 1 15 ASCII characters Valid characters are 䡲 a z 䡲 A Z 䡲 0 9 Note that the host name cannot be all numbers 䡲 hyphen Note that the host name cannot start or end with a hyphen Setting the Maximum Number of Wi Fi Users If your network is having performance issues yo...

Page 98: ...y determine the channel to use click Auto Disabling Wi Fi When Connected Through USB You can optionally turn off the device s Wi Fi when connected via the USB to Micro B cable In this case Only a computer that is connected to the device through the USB to Micro B cable can use the device You can prolong the battery life of the device The battery charges faster To enable this feature 1 Ensure you r...

Page 99: ...rm the following actions Connection Status connected not connected or dormant Dormant means a connection is established but no data is being transferred Service Type used for the data connection 1xRTT EVDO or EVDO Rev A Coverage Type available and RSSI and Ec Io for each type RSSI reflects the signal strength of the network Ec Io is a dimensionless ratio of the average power of a channel typically...

Page 100: ...WAN Setup click Update 3G PRL Resetting the 3G 4G Configuration to Default Settings Note Reset the configuration only if instructed by a Sprint representative After a configuration reset You must go through the device setup page 20 and 3G activation The latter starts automatically Any changes you ve made to the settings are lost 1 Log in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings Device About 3 Cl...

Page 101: ... determines whether the location fix is done Once one time or Periodically continuous used for example for navigation turn by turn TBT applications To set the GPS mode 1 Ensure you re logged in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings WAN GPS 3 If the Enable GPS check box is not selected select it 4 Select one of the following 䡲 One time Use a single fix Use this option if you ll be using your d...

Page 102: ... window select the Metric units check box Changing Your Mapping Service To change the mapping service for example Google Maps or MapQuest that displays the GPS results in a separate browser window 1 Ensure you re logged in to the home page 2 Click the GPS icon on the left side of the home page 3 Click a service in the Mapping service list in the GPS Information and Settings window Performance Sett...

Page 103: ... Click Advanced settings WAN GPS 3 In the Accuracy section select one of the following 䡲 Automatic The device automatically determines the most appropriate setting to use 䡲 Manual In the input field enter the number of meters to which the data must be accurate Note If the value is very small i e very high accuracy the fix may fail ...

Page 104: ... 101 䡲 Port Trigger See Port Trigger Panel on page 103 䡲 DMZ See DMZ Panel on page 104 Basic Panel To access this panel 1 Log in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings 3 Click Router Basic From this window you can enable or disable these features and perform these actions Port forwarding See Port Forward Panel on page 101 Port triggering See Port Trigger Panel on page 103 DMZ See DMZ Panel on ...

Page 105: ... the protocol used for this type of session Packets that are not conforming get rejected Enabling SPI Before you can use SPI you must enable it 1 Log in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings Router Basic 3 Next to SPI select Enable LAN Panel 1 Log in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings 3 Click Router LAN From this window you can view or adjust these settings or perform the following ac...

Page 106: ...g the internal DNS proxy Static IP addresses to use for the DNS servers if DNS Mode is Manual Manual DNS Server 1 and 2 Available only if DNS Mode is Manual DNS Relay If enabled and if DNS Mode see above is Manual the routing hardware assigns DHCP clients the DNS servers specified in the Manual DNS Server 1 and 2 fields If disabled the routing hardware rejects DNS requests targeting the internal D...

Page 107: ... address before it is required to renew the lease After this time is up the computer is automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address Enter a number between 2 and 10080 Max DHCP Clients The number of DHCP addresses that can be assigned and active at one time It s recommended you set this to a number greater than the number of Wi Fi users DNS Mode Specifies how the DNS servers that the DHCP clien...

Page 108: ... If you don t know this address see Finding the MAC Address on page 122 4 In the IP Address field enter the IP address you want to assign to the device 5 Select the Enable check box to have the device use the designated IP address 6 Click Add 7 Click save Removing an IP Address Based on a MAC Address 1 Click DHCP Static IP Assignment List on the LAN panel of the Router tab 2 To keep the device inf...

Page 109: ...ic to specific ports and devices per their local IP address on your network For example you can configure port forwarding so that You can access your Remote Desktop from the Internet by specifying the WAN public IP address that the device is using Internet users can access a Web FTP or email server or gaming or Internet application hosted by your computer Note Port forwarding creates a security ri...

Page 110: ...rt number is in the specified range 䡲 In the Start field enter the number that starts the port range 䡲 In the End field enter the number that ends the port range If the range consists of only one port enter the number that you entered in the Start field 5 In the Protocol list click the protocol s used for this application TCP UDP or both 6 In the IP Address field enter the IP address of the server...

Page 111: ...e it 1 Log in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings Router Basic 3 Next to Port Triggering select Enable Enabling Port Triggering for Specified Protocols and Ports 1 Ensure you ve enabled port triggering See Enabling Port Triggering above 2 Click Advanced settings Router Port Trigger 3 In the last row of the table in the first Protocol list click the protocol s used by the application for out...

Page 112: ...rt forwarding rules port triggering rules or NAT d connections 1 If port forwarding port triggering or both are enabled incoming traffic is routed according to the port forwarding rules port triggering rules or NAT d connections 2 If incoming traffic was not routed as a result of the above 䡲 If DMZ is enabled then incoming traffic is routed to the computer that uses the IP address specified by the...

Page 113: ...AC address of the computer that is in the DMZ See Assigning an IP Address Based on a MAC Address on page 100 or On the computer that is in the DMZ disable DHCP and manually assign the IP address gateway and DNS server Resetting the Software to Default Settings WARNING If you reset the software to default settings You must go through the device setup page 20 as if you ve just purchased the device A...

Page 114: ...ry compartment cover from the device 2 Find the small hole below and to the right of the battery compartment The reset button is inside this hole Reset button 3 Insert a thin object for example the end of a paper clip into the hole and lightly press on the bottom of the hole for five or more seconds ...

Page 115: ...software to default settings You must go through the device setup page 20 as if you ve just purchased the device Any changes you ve made to the settings are lost Your 3G and 4G account information is not affected after reset the device remains provisioned for service 1 Log in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings Router Basic 3 Click Router Settings Reset 4 Check the device LCD If it displays...

Page 116: ...an then use the Import button to restore load the saved configuration To export the settings to a text file 1 Log in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings Device Basic 3 Click Export Importing Settings 1 Log in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings Device Basic 3 Browse to and click the file with the saved settings 4 Click Import Note Your device may reset and you may need to reconnect t...

Page 117: ...ata transferred In the Internet Connection Information window you can view information on the current billing cycle and lifetime of the device see Internet Connection Information on page 47 Enabling and Disabling Logging of Connect Disconnects 1 Log in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings Device Log 3 In the Connect Disconnect section select Enable or Disable 4 Click save Exporting the Conne...

Page 118: ... Routing hardware settings reset Firmware update Enabling and Disabling Logging of System Events 1 Log in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings Device Log 3 In the System Events section select Enable or Disable 4 Click save Note Certain events are always logged see System Events above Exporting System Events 1 Log in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings Device Log 3 Ensure System Events...

Page 119: ... page 2 Click Advanced settings Device Log 3 Select the 3G or the NTP check box 䡲 3G Time information is obtained from the 3G CDMA network this is more accurate than NTP but requires 3G coverage 䡲 NTP The device s clock is synchronized to a Network Time Protocol server on the Internet not as accurate as when using the 3G setting but doesn t require 3G coverage Use this setting if you have 4G but n...

Page 120: ...in Setup from the home page you must be logged in Note This window displays the administrator password and the address of the device home page Please remember this information or write it down in a safe place This window provides several options To keep the default settings of the device select one of the following 䡲 The Internet to start surfing 䡲 My Overdrive s home page to view the device statu...

Page 121: ...Section 6 Resources ...

Page 122: ...r account at www sprint com Calling us toll free at 1 800 927 2199 business use or 1 888 211 4727 personal use Online Help In the browser interface click Help and from the menu select Online Help The Help system opens in a new Web browser window or tab You have several options to find the information you need Browse the Table of Contents Use the Index or Search feature click the appropriate button...

Page 123: ... over a field or button in Advanced Settings help information on this item if available appears to the right of the window To turn this feature on or off 1 Ensure you re logged in to the home page 2 Click Advanced settings Device Basic 3 Set Help for Advanced Settings to Show or Hide 4 Click Save ...

Page 124: ...lid For example The bottom area of the device LCD the Virtual Device and the Mini Window show the data transfer icon and data transfer information amount of data connection duration How Do I Connect to Wi Fi You may have to manually connect to Wi Fi after certain events for example as part of the initial device setup or after a software update Tip The Wi Fi network name is displayed on the device ...

Page 125: ...ge 10 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 105 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 105 2 Go through the device setup during which t...

Page 126: ... default Sprint Location Services are disabled To enable Sprint Location Services see Enabling GPS on page 56 Location Based Services Limitations Weather conditions may affect your ability to get a clear view of the satellites and thus to acquire a GPS fix How Do I Access My Corporate Network Through a VPN Using Sprint Data Link Sprint Data LinkSM is a network feature that allows you to directly c...

Page 127: ...Advanced settings Device Display LCD Backlight 䡲 Decrease the brightness of the LCD Advanced settings Device Display Backlight Settings On Battery USB Power 䡲 Set the LCD to turn off sooner See Setting the LCD Timeout on page 69 Configure the setting for when battery powered or connected via USB to Better battery life Advanced settings Wi Fi Network Battery or USB Powered Enable standby low power ...

Page 128: ...p the device at least 3 6 feet away from electrical devices that generate RF interference for example microwaves TVs 2 4 GHz cordless phones cellular phones baby monitors wireless speakers If you re not using these electrical devices turn them off If possible place your devices so that the signal passes through open doorways or drywall as opposed to concrete brick metal walls with insulation and s...

Page 129: ...d settings Wi Fi Network Max Number of Users Select a longer Wi Fi range Advanced settings Wi Fi Network Longer Wi Fi range two locations Battery or USB Powered and AC Powered Windows XP Users 1 Open the Device Manager 䡲 Click start Settings Control Panel 䡲 Double click System 䡲 Click Hardware 䡲 Click Device Manager 2 Double click Network adapters 3 Double click the Wi Fi client network adapter of...

Page 130: ...ssword on page 73 Use MAC filtering to specify computers that are or aren t allowed to connect to the network See MAC Filter Panel on page 82 Finding the MAC Address You ll need to know the MAC address of a device when performing any of the following Assigning an IP address based on a MAC address when using DHCP See DHCP Static IP Assignment List on page 99 Allowing or denying computers access to ...

Page 131: ...ice when configuring any of the following Port forwarding Port triggering DMZ Static DHCP features To find the IP address of a device Windows 1 Open a command prompt window 䡲 Click Start and Run 䡲 Type cmd or command and click OK 2 At the command prompt type ipconfig and press Enter 3 Write down the IP Address for the entry that relates to the wireless network connection The IP address might be li...

Page 132: ...ble and then change the settings See Requirements for a USB Tethered Connection on page 26 and Making a Tethered Connection on page 27 Go to www sprint com support to access troubleshooting and other resources The knowledge base at the Sierra Wireless website www sierrawireless com support customer_help aspx may also be useful LCD Is Dark The LCD is dark and is not displaying any text or icons if ...

Page 133: ...Error on page 36 3G Activation Failed 1 Ensure you re in 3G coverage and the signal strength is strong 2 Turn the device off and on See Turning Your Device Off on page 14 and Turning Your Device On on page 13 3 If the Activation failed message is still displayed prepare the following and contact Sprint 䡲 Your billing information 䡲 ESN of the device displayed on the packaging on the device under th...

Page 134: ...d alert window click Activate now Tip Alternatively click Advanced settings WAN Setup Update 3G Profile Searching for Network The LCD displays this message until a 3G or 4G network is acquired If this message persists see the tips in Cannot Connect to the 3G 4G Network on page 129 Update Failed If this message appears on the device LCD or in the 3G Network Update Available or Software Update Avail...

Page 135: ...r supports the type of Wi Fi security that the network is set to use Note All the devices used with the Overdrive 3G 4G Mobile Hotspot must support the selected security type Your computer supports Wi Fi 802 11g if Basic Rate is set in Advanced settings Wi Fi Network to 802 11b g compatibility Your computer has not been blocked through MAC filtering See Specifying Computers That Are Not Allowed to...

Page 136: ...for example Ethernet connected to other networks disable or remove them from your computer If Internet security software is running on your computer disable it and see whether the error message still occurs Some firewall software may block access to the home page If DHCP is enabled on the device ensure DHCP is enabled on your computer See DHCP on page 98 Check your Web browser settings 䡲 Open the ...

Page 137: ...preventing your device from obtaining service Sprint Location Services Aren t Working or Don t Seem to Be Available Ensure that GPS is enabled See Enabling GPS on page 56 For best results minimize the number of obstructions between your device and the GPS satellites GPS Fix Not Available Ensure you have a clear view of the sky if you re in a forested area or in or near tall buildings move to anoth...

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Page 140: ...echnical Specifications LED Operation page 132 Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications page 133 Software Specifications page 134 Environmental Specifications page 135 Mechanical Specifications page 135 LED Operation See Using the Power Button to Determine the Device State on page 14 ...

Page 141: ... Duration for full charge AC charger 1 5 hours PC USB cable 3 6 hours Charge life 4 hours under standard use 3 hours of continuous use Current Maximum 1000 mA Standby current 48 mA 1xEV DO IS2000 hybrid mode 48 mA WiMAX Transmit PCS 1850 to 1910 MHz Cellular 824 to 849 MHz WiMAX 2495 to 2690 MHz Receive PCS 1930 to 1990 MHz Cellular 869 to 894 MHz WiMAX 2495 to 2690 MHz GPS 1575 42 MHz ...

Page 142: ...hared Key or WPA PSK WPA2 Personal TKIP AES WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 Personal WPA WPA2 PSK SMS IS 637 Not supported FAX Not supported IOTA Supported OTASP IS 683A IS 683B IS 683C Supported OTAPA Supported PRL Preferred Roaming List Supported Authentication Supported Voice Not supported NAM Single Position Location Standalone TTY Accessibility Not supported Mobile IP Supported Network protocols routing ha...

Page 143: ...tal Specifications Operating temperature 4 to 131 F Storage temperature 40 to 185 F Humidity 95 non condensing Vibration 10 1000 Hz 6G 60 min axis 3 hrs total non operating Drop 1 m on concrete Mechanical Specifications Dimensions W x L x H 3 2 x 3 2 x 0 63 Power button Supported Headset jack Not supported LED White ...

Page 144: ... failure of the device to transmit or receive such data Safety and Hazards Do not operate your device In areas where blasting is in progress Where explosive atmospheres may be present Near medical equipment Near life support equipment or any equipment that may be susceptible to any form of radio interference In such areas your device MUST BE POWERED OFF The device can transmit signals that could i...

Page 145: ...ed Do not expose to water or other liquids fire explosion or other hazards Use the battery only in the Overdrive 3G 4G Mobile Hotspot If using with a charger use only the AC charger supplied with the device Do not short circuit the battery When replacing a battery use the same model of battery that was supplied with the device Follow local regulations when disposing of a used battery Avoid droppin...

Page 146: ...reless and the user s body must be maintained at all times WARNING EMI United States FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device peripheral pursuant to Parts 15 and 27 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates us...

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Page 161: ...79 Status 41 4G Only 42 78 4G Preferred 42 78 802 11 standards supported 134 802 11b g compatibility 81 A About panel of the Device tab 76 About this guide 5 AC charger with USB port 12 AC powered settings 46 68 Access to the network configuring 87 88 Accessories 114 Account information 62 77 114 Account setting up your device on 20 Accuracy GPS 95 Acquisition time method used for 111 Activate now...

Page 162: ...sal 137 Specifications 133 Battery Information and Settings window 46 Battery or USB powered 46 68 Better battery life 46 68 81 Billing and always on 117 Billing cycle data statistics 47 Blacklist 82 87 Block block a computer s access to the Wi Fi network of the device 45 Block all in list 87 88 Box contents 4 Brightness of LCD 69 Broadcast the SSID Wi Fi network name 81 Browser interface Updates ...

Page 163: ...verage maps 114 Coverage type s available 41 91 Critical battery level alert 72 Critical temperature alert 71 CTS RTS threshold 81 Current location opening in a Web browser 57 Current electrical specification 133 Customer Service contacting 114 D Dark LCD 124 Data Link Sprint 118 Data Received 47 Data Sent 47 Data statistics for the current connection session 47 Data transferred 47 78 Data transmi...

Page 164: ...nection history 109 Device settings 108 System event log 110 F Failover wait time 79 Failure device startup Audio alert 71 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 116 FCC regulatory notices 138 FCC ID 138 Feedback 50 Firefox browser 6 Firewall software 128 Firmware version 3G modem 77 4G modem 77 Routing hardware 62 77 Wi Fi 77 Firmware upgrade from a file 60 Fix rate 94 Fix GPS Fix rate 94 Get fix now 44 ...

Page 165: ...rtual device 32 Horizontal Estimated Position Error HEPE 44 Host name Changing 89 Linking to SSID 84 Hotels search for 57 Humidity specification 135 I Icons Home page 40 LCD 16 Import Router Settings 108 Important information booklet 50 Important notice 136 Importing device settings 108 Improving signal strength 120 IMSI International Mobile Station Identity 62 77 91 Information about your device ...

Page 166: ...ress 100 Wi Fi users 45 MAC Filter List 87 MAC filter mode 82 87 MAC Filter panel of the Wi Fi tab 82 Mac operating system Driver installing 28 Mac OS X Message about UPS backup battery 27 Maintenance of your device 5 Manual Accuracy GPS 80 Manual Performance Value GPS 80 Manual Activation 79 Manufacturer information 62 77 Map me button 50 57 Mapping service 44 80 94 MapQuest 44 80 Max DHCP Client...

Page 167: ...rightness 69 One time fix 44 80 93 Online games 101 103 Online Help Contextual Help 115 Displaying 114 Updates getting 58 Oops This link appears to be broken 127 Opera browser 6 Operating temperature 135 Operator network 3G 91 4G NSP ID 79 Original activation date 91 OTAPA 134 OTASP 134 P Package contents 4 Packet size 81 Password reminder Wi Fi 86 Password administrator Changing 73 Forgotten what...

Page 168: ...riction field 105 RF Radio Frequency specifications 133 Roaming 3G Roaming Information window 43 4G support 117 Enabling and disabling 92 International access allow 43 Roaming status 92 Router IP Address 97 Router PRI Version 77 Router tab DMZ panel 104 LAN panel 97 Port Forward panel 101 Port Trigger panel 103 Routing hardware Firmware version 62 77 IP address 97 Play sound when routing hardware ...

Page 169: ...ons Electrical 133 Environmental 135 Mechanical 135 Radio frequency RF 133 Software 134 Speeds download 4 SPI Stateful Packet Inspection 97 Sprint Data Link 118 Sprint Location Services See GPS Sprint stores search for 57 Sprint website 114 ssh support 118 SSID Wi Fi network name Broadcast 81 Changing 83 Description 83 Host Name linking to 84 SSID Broadcast 81 Standby Timer 46 Standby Timer on Bat...

Page 170: ...129 Firmware upgrade from a file 60 Manually check 59 PRL 35 79 Software Update Available alert 36 UPnP Universal Plug and Play 97 UPS backup battery message about on Mac OS X 27 Usage guidelines for your device 5 USB Charging the device 11 12 Connecting the device to your computer through USB 27 Location of USB slot on the device 8 Power settings 46 Requirements 26 Wi Fi disabling when connected ...

Page 171: ... Performance tips on improving 121 Security 85 Security and encryption protocols supported 134 Security panel of the Wi Fi tab 82 Sounds when user joins or leaves 48 SSID Wi Fi network name 83 USB tethered mode 90 Wi Fi users information 45 Wi Fi Channel 90 Wi Fi Firmware Version 77 Wi Fi Security Options window 22 23 Wi Fi User Has Joined 48 76 Wi Fi User Has Left 48 76 Windows XP improving Wi Fi...

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