Netgear AirCard 800S Installation Manual
Quick Start Guide
Your Optus AC800S
4G Plus Wi-Fi Modem
Getting started with Optus
All information contained in this booklet is correct as at
January 2017. For the most up-to-date information visit
optus.com.au/AC800S
Activate your postpaid service
Most postpaid SIMs are automatically activated within
24hours of delivery.
Don’t want to wait for automatic activation?
Head to www.optus.com.au/welcome or call 133 697 to
start your Optus mobile broadband service.
* Remember to place your SIM card in your phone or
mobile broadband device and restart regularly to check
ifactivation has been completed.
Getting to know your
Optus AC800S
These important features will help you get started
with your mobile hotspot.
Buttons and connectors
Power button
1 2 3 4 5
Micro-USB port
Primary antenna connector
LCD screen
Touch the icons on the screen to view the hotspot’s status,
configure Wi-Fi settings, review data usage and see
systemalerts.
You can also view system alerts and notifications by
swiping downward from the ALERTS icon at the top
of the screen. Scroll across to view multiple alerts.
Icon Description
Signal
strength
Network
type
Traffic Outline Connected
Cradle Appears when the hotspot is docked
Battery
level
5 bars Excellent
1 bar Low level
4G An LTE network is available
H+ DC-HSPA+ HSPA+/DC HSPA
H HSPA
3G UMTS
Solid Sending or receiving
None Not connected
in a cradle (sold separately)
5 bars Fully charged
1 bar Battery low
Setting up Wi-Fi
You can change the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and Wi-Fi
password (security key) by tapping the Wi-Fi icon on the
screen or online at http://Optus.AC800S
Quick tips
Default Wi-Fi
name(SSID)
Default Wi-Fi
password
(securitykey)
Web page http://Optus.AC800S
Web page password password
Displayed on the home screen
when turned on, and also under
the battery.
Displayed on the home screen
when turned on, and also
underthe battery. Password
iscase sensitive.
Charging your battery
Your battery should be partially charged when you first
start your hotspot.
To recharge your battery:
1. Connect the micro-USB cable to your hotspot.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB charger
or the USB port on your computer.
Getting connected
To connect your mobile hotspot, first you must insert your
micro-SIM, install and charge the battery, then press the
Power button to turn on.
To insert the micro-SIM:
1. Remove the back cover using the thumb catch
on the corner of the hotspot.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Slide the micro-SIM into the slot, with the gold
coloured contacts facing down.
4. Make sure the micro-SIM is secure.
5. Reinsert the battery.
6. Replace the back cover.
To turn on your hotspot:
Press and hold the Power button until the LCD screen
lightsup.
To connect devices to your hotspot:
1. Check that Wi-Fi is enabled on your computer or
otherdevice.
2. On your computer or device, search for wireless
networks.
• For Windows devices, click the Internet Access icon.
• For Mac devices, navigate to the Wi-Fi menu.
• For tablets, look for a Settings option.
3. Select your hotspot’s Wi-Fi name, which will be
displayed on the LCD screen.
4. Enter your hotspot’s Wi-Fi password exactly as
it appears on the LCD screen, remembering the
password is case sensitive. When a computer or device
is connected to the hotspot, you will see a 1 beside the
Wi-Fi icon on the hotspot screen.
5. Launch your browser on your computer or device and
you’re ready to go.
TIPS:
• Your SIM account must be active to connect
to thenetwork. To activate your SIM, go to
www.optus.com.au/welcome
• Your hotspot is ready to use straight out of the box,
but if you want to personalise your settings visit
http://Optus.AC800S
Connecting other devices
You can add multiple devices to your network using the
Wi-Fi network manager or WPS, if the device can use
WPS. This lets you connect WPS-enabled devices to a WiFi network without entering a password on a keyboard.
To connect devices using Wi-Fi:
1. Follow the instructions on page 5 under connect
devices to your hotspot.
To connect devices using WPS:
1. Press the Power button to light the LCD screen.
2. Touch the Wi-Fi icon to open the Wi-Fi window.
3. Touch the WPS icon to open the WPS window.
4. Touch the Pair with Main Wi-Fi button.
5. On your computer or device, press the WPS
buttonwithin two minutes. The hotspot and device
will automatically communicate to establish a
secureconnection.
6 7 8 9 10
Using the touch screen
Wi-Fi
Manage your Wi-Fi settings by tapping the Main Wi-Fi
icon or online at http://Optus.AC800S
If you change your Wi-Fi settings, your hotspot will reset
and any connected devices will be disconnected.
Messages
You can receive SMS messages on your hotspot.
The Messages icon will show the number of unread
messagesyour device has received.
To read your messages:
1. Touch the Messages icon on the home screen.
2. Touch a message line.
Settings
You can customise a range of different settings on
yourhotspot.
1. Touch the Settings icon on the home screen.
2. Touch any of the icons to adjust a setting.
Icon Description
Display Adjust the touch screen settings
Network Choose the network to use, set
Jump
Boost
Airplane
mode
USB
tether
More See information about the device
such as brightness, time-out, display
of Wi-Fi credentials and status
LEDdisplay.
roaming rules, display network
connection details.
Use your hotspot to boost another
device’s battery using the Jump
Boost cable.
Disable the Wi-Fi and cellular radios
when flying, or in areas where Wi-Fi
is restricted. The Jump Boost feature
can still be used in this mode.
Connect to the internet from
supported computers with a USB
cable and charge your device at the
same time.
including software updates, factory
reset and tutorials.
Mobile hotspot web page
You can also view or change your hotspot’s settings online.
To access:
1. Launch your browser from a computer or device.
2. Go to http://Optus.AC800S
3. Enter your login and password. The default password
ispassword.
4. Your hotspot portal will be displayed.
Change your security settings
Your Wi-Fi network name and password keep your
hotspot secure. Your hotspot comes with a randomly
generated and secured Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and
password that you can continue to use.
Your hotspot is completely secure using its default
securitysettings, however you can change your settings
atany time.
To change your network name or password:
1. Launch your browser from a computer or device.
2. Go to http://Optus.AC800S
3. Enter your login and password. The default password
ispassword.
4. Your hotspot portal will be displayed.
5. Select Wi-Fi > OPTIONS. The Wi-Fi options page
willopen.
6. To change the network name, enter your chosen name
into the space provided.
7. To change the password, enter your chosen password
into the space provided. Make sure you keep a record
of your new password in a safe place.
8. Click the Submit button.
Support
For further assistance you can call
Optus Technical Support on 133 697
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