Netgear AirCard 340U Quick Start Manual

Quick Start

AT&T Beam

Know Your Device

Network
Signal
strength

Data
usage

Flexible hinge

Rotates to accommodate various

USB port confi gurations

Folds up when not in use

technology

Network

Get Started

Windows7/Vista/XP*

To install the device and software:

 Insert the device in a USB port. If

the installation does not launch
automatically, run setup.exe.

 Follow the prompts to install AllAccess.

 Click Finish.



Windows8

To install the device:

 Insert the device in a USB port. Drivers

will install automatically.

Then, to connect to the AT&T network and
install the software:

 Sign in to your Microsoft account.

 Move your cursor to the top

right corner of the screen to
display the Charm bar.

 Click Settings.

 Click the available networks

icon

 Click AT&T (under Mobile

Broadband).

 Click Connect. AT&T AllAccess will

download automatically from the
Windows Store only if you are signed in
to your Microsoft account.

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Find More Information

On the Web

 Visit the interactive web tutorial

available at att.com/Tutorials. Select
manufacturer: AT&T; model: Beam.

 Additional support is available online,

including troubleshooting and user
forums at att.com/DeviceHowTo.

On the phone

Call AT&T Customer Care at
1-800-331-0500 for assistance with your
AT&T service. When prompted, enter
the 10-digit wireless phone number
associated with your service.

The wireless phone number can be found:

 On your monthly statement

 On the AT&T AllAccess application Help

section (click the ‘?’ icon on the main
screen)

NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and AirCard are
registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. LTE is
a trademark of ETSI. © 2013 AT&T Intellectual
Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo
and all other AT&T marks contained herein are
trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or
AT&T affi liated companies. All other marks contained
herein are the property of their respective owners.

Printed in China

2400271, Rev. 1

SIM and microSD Card

The AT&T Beam comes with a SIM card
already installed. Use a microSD card for
additional storage.

 Slide off the back cover.

 Insert (or remove) the SIM or microSD

card. Be sure the gold contacts on the
card are facing down.

microSD™
card slot

FSN: 0123456789111122

IMEI: 012300000000000000

 Reinstall the back cover.

SIM slot

* Windows XP 64-bit not supported

Connect to the Internet

Windows7/Vista/XP

To connect to the AT&T network:

 Launch AT&T AllAccess from your

desktop — Double-click the AllAccess
icon

 Click the left Connect button.

To disconnect from the AT&T Network:

 Click Disconnect.

.

Network Panel

Connect to
AT&T Network

Data usage

Wi-Fi Panel

Network
technology

Signal
strength

Help

SettingsNotifi cations

Windows8

To connect to the AT&T network:

 Move your cursor to the top

right corner of the screen to
display the Charm bar.

 Click Settings.

 Click the available networks

icon

 Click AT&T (under Mobile

Broadband).

 Click Connect.

To disconnect from the AT&T Network:

 Click Disconnect.

.

View connection options.

Signal strength
Launch AT&T AllAccess.

Connect to AT&T Network

Windows7 / Vista / XP

AT&T AllAccess

To launch AllAccess and show its icon
ribbon:

 Double-click the AllAccess

icon.

 Click the arrow at the right

edge of the AllAccess window.

AT&T

AllAccess

Manage Your Account

The data usage bar lets you track your
usage against your data plan.

 Click the arrow at the right side of

the window to see the ribbon.

 Click ACCOUNT.

Find Free Wi-Fi

Quickly fi nd nearby AT&T Wi-Fi locations.

 Click the arrow at the right side of

the window to see the ribbon.

 Click FIND Wi-Fi.

Share Your Connection

Share Internet access with other Wi-Fi
enabled devices.

 Click the arrow at the right side of

the window to see the ribbon.

 Hover over HOTSPOT

and click ON.

 On other devices, fi nd the Wi-Fi Network

Name and enter the Wi-Fi Password.

Name and
password

Windows 8

AT&T AllAccess

To launch AllAccess:

 Click the AllAccess tile.

 When the AllAccess application is open,

slide the window to the left to view the
Find Free Wi-Fi map.

Network
technology

Signal
strength

Connect to your
online account.

Actual billed usage can be higher than estimated
data usage displayed on the usage meter. For
example, actual billed usage may be higher when:
part of a shared data plan such as Mobile Share;
traveling internationally or outside AT&T’s network;
using the SIM card with another device; or, using a
tethered handset.

Learn about international
roaming plans.

Manage Your Account

View the data usage bar to track your
usage against your data plan.

Connect to your
online account.

Local AT&T Free Wi-Fi
Hot Spots

Find more nearby
Wi-Fi Hot Spots

Note: Your data plan includes on-the-go
access to thousands of AT&T Wi-Fi Hot
Spots nationwide at no extra charge.
Using Wi-Fi helps you save on your mobile
data usage.

Unlimited Wi-Fi usage on AT&T’s entire national Wi-Fi
network is included at no additional charge with a
qualifying data plan. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic.
Wi-Fi enabled device required. Restrictions apply. See
www.attwifi .com for details. The name “attwifi ” will
appear in the Wi-Fi network list when available.

Find Free Wi-Fi

Quickly fi nd nearby AT&T Wi-Fi locations.

 Slide the AllAccess window to the left to

see the Free Wi-Fi Hot Spots map.

Devices

Settings

Change name and password

 Click OFF.

 Click the name or password to edit it.

 Click Save when fi nished.

Windows 7 required. Requires Mobile Share or 5GB
data plan. Data plans are not unlimited and overage
charges will be incurred if included monthly data
allowance is exceeded. Devices connected to
your mobile hotspot use data from your data plan.
Performance may vary depending on the number of
devices connected and other factors. If you do not
use a password, others will be able to use your mobile
hotspot connection.

Network Indicators

Your 4G LTE wireless device will display
one of the following network indicators
to let you know which of AT&T’s wireless
networks you are connected to:

 Connected to AT&T’s 4G LTE

network.

 Connected to AT&T’s HSPA+

network.

 Connected to AT&T’s EDGE/2G

network.

Account
details

Roaming
plans

Find Free
Wi-Fi

Learn about
international
roaming plans.

Actual billed usage can be higher than estimated
data usage displayed on the usage meter. For
example, actual billed usage may be higher when:
part of a shared data plan such as Mobile Share;
traveling internationally or outside AT&T’s network;
using the SIM card with another device; or, using a
tethered handset.

Local AT&T Free Wi-Fi Hot Spots

Note: Your data plan includes on-the-go
access to thousands of AT&T Wi-Fi Hot
Spots nationwide at no extra charge.
Using Wi-Fi helps you save on your mobile
data usage.

Unlimited Wi-Fi usage on AT&T’s entire national Wi-Fi
network is included at no additional charge with a
qualifying data plan. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic.
Wi-Fi enabled device required. Restrictions apply. See
www.attwifi .com for details. The name “attwifi ” will
appear in the Wi-Fi network list when available.

Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. 4G
speeds delivered by LTE, or HSPA+ with enhanced
backhaul, where available. Compatible data plan
required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at
att.com/network.

A network indicator does not necessarily mean
that you will experience any particular upload
or download data speeds. Actual upload and
download data speeds depend upon a variety of
factors, including the device, network utilization, fi le
characteristics, terrain, etc. Learn more at http://

www.wireless.att.com/learn/articles-resources/
wireless-terms.jsp, your AT&T Wireless Customer

Agreement, Section 3.2, Where and How Does AT&T
Service work?