Netgear AirCard 754S Quick Start Guide
Sierra Wireless
AirCard
®
Mobile Hotspot
QUICK START GUIDE
GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE
Get to Know Your Device
Mute switch
LCD
screen
External RF
antenna
connector
micro USB port
Also in the box:
• Lithium ion battery
• Wall charger
• USB cable
Powe r
External RF
antenna connector
(Red = mute)
Power
LED
English
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Your Device LCD Screen
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4G
Network
SSID: AC754S-1234
Wi-Fi Passphrase: 12345678
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Signal strength
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Mobile network
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Messages
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Battery
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Status icons
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Operator name
(View at http://swi.hotspot)
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GPS fi nding fi x or tracking
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Wi-Fi on or off
The number indicates
the number of devices
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Wi-Fi SSID
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Homepage URL
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Data usage information
connected.
Double-press the Power button to cycle through the
following screens:
• Connect Info
(Wi-Fi SSID and Wi-Fi Passphrase)
• WPS Setup
• Messages/Alerts
• Data Usage/Billing Info
• Device Info/About
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Step 1: Set up Device
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Insert a SIM card. (Slide the SIM cover away from the label
and lift up. Insert the card in the slot, then lower the SIM
cover and slide it toward the label to lock the card in place.)
3. Insert the battery as shown in the illustration. (The
battery installs easily. If it does not go in easily, check the
orientation. Do not force it.)
Gold contacts
Battery
SIM card
(To open, slide the
metal cover, then
lift up.)
4. Replace the back cover.
Your AirCard Mobile Hotspot comes with the battery partially
charged. When you need to recharge the battery, use the USB
cable to attach the hotspot to:
• A wall socket, using the AC adapter (fastest option)
• The USB port on your laptop
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Step 2: Connect to
the Internet
1. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds.
2. The LCD screen displays the message “Connect your
computer to Wi-Fi network” and shows you the Wi-Fi SSID
(Network name) and Wi-Fi Passphrase.
4G
Network
SSID: AC754S-1234
Wi-Fi Passphrase: 12345678
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Note: The LCD screen goes into sleep mode to save power. To
wake up the LCD screen, press and release the Power button.
3. On your computer or mobile device, open your Wi-Fi/network
connection manager.
4. Select the Wi-Fi SSID displayed on the LCD screen.
5. When prompted, enter your Wi-Fi Passphrase, as it appears
on the LCD screen.
When the device connects to the Internet, a ‘1’ appears
beside the Wi-Fi icon on the LCD screen.
6. Launch your browser and, if desired, go to http://swi.hotspot
to personalize your settings. (Note: The mobile hotspot is
completely secured using its default security settings.)
Optional step: Depending on your service provider, you may
need to create a profi le to connect to the mobile broadband.
Follow the instructions on page 11.
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Security Credentials
Wi-Fi Passphrase
• Use to connect a wireless device to your Wi-Fi network
• The Wi-Fi Passphrase is shown on the LCD screen.
Admin Password
• Your default Admin Password is swiadmin.
• Use this password to log in to the AirCard Homepage and
make changes such as enabling GPS or changing your
security settings.
The default Wi-Fi Passphrase and Admin Password are printed
on the label under the battery.
Reset the Wi-Fi Passphrase and Admin
Password
To reset your device to the default settings:
1. Press and hold the Reset button (under the back cover) for
5 seconds.
A message appears on the LCD screen confi rming the reset.
2. Press and release the Power button to confi rm.
Power button
Reset button
Note: If you change your Wi-Fi Passphrase (password), you
may need to update the saved information in your laptop’s
Wi-Fi/network connection manager.
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Mobile Hotspot Homepage
To access your mobile hotspot homepage, connect to your
device, and in your browser, enter http://swi.hotspot. Log in
with your Admin login (swiadmin) to modify settings.
Note: Alternatively, you can enter the device IP address
http://192.168.1.1
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