Get
Started
All you need to know to get going.
Welcome!
Thanks for choosing Sprint. This guide introduces you to the basics
of getting started with Sprint and your NETGEAR® LTE Gateway 6100D.
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There, you’ll ind 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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What’s in the Box
Ethernet Cable Power adapter
Antennas
Stand
Router
Recycling
Envelope
Your LTE Gateway 6100D
1
2 3
4
MAIN
ANTENNA
AUX
ANTENNA
12V=2.5A
On O
RESET
SIM
USB
LAN
WAN (PoE)
Signal Quality
Antenna
connector
Antenna
connector
Power
On/O
Power
connector
Reset
button
3G
LTE
SIM
slot
USB
port
Wi-Fi Wi-FiInternetLAN
WAN
WAN
port
Ethernet
LAN ports 1-4
USB
WPS
Power
System Requirements
The following items are required to use your
LTE Gateway 6100D:
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One or more computers that support Wi-Fi
(802.11 a/b/g/n or 802.11ac or 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
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Web browser (required if you’ll be using the
browser interface to view status and to
conigure settings). The following browsers
are supported:
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Internet Explorer (version 8 and above)
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Firefox (version 3.6.24 and above)
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Chrome (version 30 and above)
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Safari (version 5.1.7 and above)
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If you’ll be connecting to your Gateway
through Ethernet:
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Computer with an available Ethernet port
Attach the Antennas
The Gateway comes with two external
antennas that are interchangeable. For best
performance, connect both antennas.
1. Align the antennas with the antenna posts on
the router.
2. Attach the antennas on the threaded antenna
posts, ensuring that the connection is secure.
3. Adjust the antennas so that they are vertical.
Place Your Gateway
1. Place your Gateway in a location that
receives a strong wireless signal, such as
near a window.
2. Use the Signal Quality LED
to position
the Gateway for the best signal strength.
Before You Start
Start Your Gateway for the First Time
The Gateway is designed to activate
automatically the irst time that it is turned
on using ‘hands-free activation’.
1. Connect the power adapter to the Gateway and
plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.
2. Make sure that the Power On/O button on
the rear panel of the Gateway is pressed in.
If your Gateway is still not activated, visit
sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do
not have access to the Internet, call Sprint
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.
Connect to Your Gateway’s Network
You can connect with Wi-Fi or you can use an
Ethernet Cable for a wired connection.
Wi-Fi:
1. On your computer or wireless device, open
the software or application that manages
wireless connections. (Please see the user
documentation for your operating system
or computer.)
2. Select the Wi-Fi network for the Gateway and
connect to it. (If prompted for a network
security key/password, enter the Wi-Fi
password located on the Gateway label.)
Ethernet Cable:
1. Connect an Ethernet Cable (included) to one
of the yellow Ethernet LAN ports on the rear
panel of the Gateway.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable
to an Ethernet port on your computer.
Get Connected
When connected to the Gateway network, you
can use a Web browser to log in to your
Gateway to view or change its settings.
You can:
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Activate your account if it did not
automatically activate.
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View your data usage and status information
for your data connection.
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Manage your mobile broadband network
connection and Wi-Fi connections.
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View alert messages, and more.
Log In to Your Gateway
1. On a computer or wireless device that is
connected to your Gateway’s network, launch
a Web browser.
2. In the address or URL ield of your browser,
type http://myrouter (or http://192.168.0.1).
3. When prompted to log in, enter admin for
the user name and type the password.
(The default password is password).
For detailed information about settings, please
see the User Guide at sprint.com/support.
Settings
Online: www.sprint.com
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Make a payment, see your bills, enroll in
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online billing.
•
Check usage and account balance.
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See or modify the details of your Sprint
service plan.
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Get detailed instructions and download
content.
From a Phone
•
Sprint Customer Service:
Dial 1-888-211-4727
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Business Customer Service:
Dial 1-888-788-4727
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User Guide – View the comprehensive
User Guide online at sprint.com/support.
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Ready Now – Visit sprint.com/readynow for
additional help to get started on your new
device. You’ll ind more information on basic
setup, activation, maximizing performance,
and personalization.
•
Community
–
Visit community.sprint.com to
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Here people help each other make the most
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the latest news.
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Online Support – Go to sprint.com/support
to access troubleshooting and other
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