Netgear AirCard 771S User Manual

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Using This Guide

This Technical and Troubleshooting Guide is designed to help you set up and use your new NETGEAR help you ﬁnd the information you need quickly and easily.

Thanks for choosing Sprint. This guide introduces you to the basics

of getting started with Sprint and your NETGEAR

Zing Mobile Hotspot™.

ReadyNow – For more help in getting up and running with your new device, take advantage of exclusive Ready Now resources at sprint.com/readynow. You can even schedule a one-on-one appointment at a Sprint Store near you.

For ongoing support and resources, visit sprint.com/support. There, you’ll ﬁnd guides, tutorials, and more to help you get the most out of your device.

Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.

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Using This Guide

This Technical and Troubleshooting Guide is designed to help you set up and use your new NETGEAR help you ﬁnd the information you need quickly and easily.

Zing Mobile Hotspot™. It’s divided into four sections to

Before You Start − page 5 − Find out

what you need to do before you use your Zing Mobile Hotspot the ﬁrst time.

Get Connected − page 6 − Learn

how to power up your Zing Mobile Hotspot and wirelessly connect your computer and WPS-enabled devices.

Use Your Device − page 10 −

Learn how your Zing Mobile Hotspot works and how to navigate and conﬁgure its settings.

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Tools & Resources − page 14 −

Find useful tips for managing your account and discover resources and other helpful Sprint information. For additional information, visit sprint.com/support for the full User Guide and sprint.com for community forums.

Using This Guide

What’s in the box

Before You Start

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Mobile Hotspot

Battery cover

SIM card

Rechargeable Battery

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Micro-USB cable

Get Started Guide

AC charger with USB port

Before You Start

Install the Battery

1. Insert your ﬁngernail under the battery cover

and lift the cover up gently.

2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment,

making sure the connectors align.

3. Replace the battery cover, pressing down

gently until the cover clicks into place.

Charge the Battery

1. Plug the micro-USB cable into the device.

2. Plug the other end of the cable into the

AC adapter and plug the adapter into an electrical outlet.

3. Charge until the battery charge indicator

shows the battery is fully charged ( ).

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Get Ready

1. Make sure you are in an area covered by

the Sprint 3G or 4G LTE network (not roaming).

2. If you have a LAN connection, disconnect it.

3. Make sure your computer’s Wi-Fi (wireless

network connection) mode is turned on.

4. Make sure your device is set up on your

Sprint account. (Sign on to your account at sprint.com to verify.)

Before You Start

Get Connected

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Get Connected

Power Up the Device

If the device is not powered on, press and hold the Power button on the top of the device for at least two seconds.

► The device will automatically activate. You will see

instructions to connect your ﬁ rst device to the Zing Wi-Fi network. (If the device does not activate, an alert will appear.)

Wirelessly Connect Your Computer

After it’s activated, your Zing Mobile Hotspot displays the Wi-Fi name and password. You will need this information to connect your Wi-Fi devices to the network.

Note: If your device is WPS-enabled, see Connect WPS-enabled Devices.

1. From your computer, display the Wireless

Network Connections window, and then click

View Wireless Networks.

2. Select the Wi-Fi name displayed (for example,

SprintHotspot12), click Connect, and enter your Wi-Fi password, which is displayed on the LCD display screen.

Power Button

3. Launch your computer’s Web browser and

navigate to a Web page to conﬁ rm your connection.

Note: It can take several minutes for your device to connect with the Sprint network.

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Get Connected

Setting up a Guest Wi-Fi Network

Your Zing Mobile Hotspot lets you create a separate Guest Wi-Fi network that you can share with temporary users. You can turn on the Guest Wi-Fi network on the device’s Guest Wi-Fi screen, and on the Zing Manager’s Wi-Fi page.

On the touchscreen:

1. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap Guest Wi-Fi.

2. Ta p Turn on Guest Wi-Fi. A message shows

the Guest Wi-Fi network name and password that your temporary user can use.

3. Tap

to close the message.

In the Zing Manager

1. Log in to the Zing Manager. (See page 8 for

details.)

2. Click Wi-Fi.

3. In the Guest Wi-Fi area, click Turn On.

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Connect WPS-enabled Devices (optional)

1. On the touchscreen, tap Wi-Fi and select WPS.

2. On the touchscreen, tap either Pair with Main Wi-Fi or Pair with Guest Wi-Fi (if Guest Wi-Fi is

enabled).

3. Press the WPS button on the device you want to to connect, or follow the device’s instructions.

4. The Zing Mobile Hotspot touchscreen will display a conﬁrmation when the device connects.

See the User Guide for more detailed information about using the WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) feature of your Zing Mobile Hotspot.

Get Connected

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Get Connected

Sprint Hotspot Zing Manager

Your Sprint Hotspot Zing Manager provides several options for you to view and customize device settings.

Note: If you’re using the Google Chrome Web browser, after typing in the address bar, press the Down Arrow key and then the Enter key. (If you press only the Enter key, a Google search is started, using the information you typed in.)

The Zing Manager lets you manage and monitor your Zing data usage and account information. Once you sign in to the Zing Manager, you can rename your hotspot, view and block connected devices, set a new password, and conﬁgure advanced options for security and network preferences.

To display the Zing Manager, type one of the following in the address bar of your Web browser:

• http://SprintHotspot

• http://192.168.1.1

Note: You can display the Zing Manager only when your device is turned on and you have established a connection to it (through the Main Wi-Fi network or through the micro-USB cable). The Zing Manager is not accessible when connected through the Guest Wi-Fi network.

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Get Connected

Sprint Hotspot Zing Manager (cont.)

You don’t need to log in to view device status. However, when you log in you can view connected devices and conﬁgure your Wi-Fi and device settings.

2. In the Sign In ﬁeld, enter the administrator

password (1-31 letters, numbers, and symbols).

Note: The default password is “password”. It’s recommended you change the password.

3. Click Sign In.

Logging in allows you to view more detailed information about your mobile hotspot, and to manage its settings, broadband network connection, and Wi-Fi networks.

To log in:

1. In the address bar of your Web browser, type

one of the following:

• http://SprintHotspot

• http://192.168.1.1

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Get Connected

Use Your Device

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Use Your Device

Your Device

The following illustrations show your device’s primary external features and buttons:

LED status indicator (see p.14 for details)

LCD touchscreen display

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Antenna connector 2 of 2 (slide door to access)

Antenna connector

1of 2 (slide door to

access)

micro-USB port

micro-SIM slot (remove cover to access)

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