Name: Sierra Wireless Overdrive Pro 3G
Brand: Sierra Wireless
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Overdrive Pro™ 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot

by Sierra Wireless

Table of Contents3
Section 1: Getting Started9
About this Guide10
System Requirements11
Section 2: Your Device13
Device Basics14
- Components of Your Device16
- 3G and 4G Networks16
- Package Contents17
- Care and Maintenance17
- Connectors and Buttons17
- Battery18
- Connecting through USB19
- Charging the Device20
- Power Button21
- Lcd24
- Mute Switch25
- Microsd Card Slot25
Section 3: Getting Your Device Ready27
Setting up Your Device28
- Device Setup28
- Account Setup (Activation Wizard)29
- Changing the Password and Settings30
Section 4: Using Your Device33
Connecting through USB34
- TRU-Install34
- Requirements for a USB Tethered Connection34
- Making a Tethered Connection35
Browser Interface Home Page37
- Displaying the Home Page of the Device39
- Logging on as an Administrator39
- Virtual Device40
- Mini Window40
- Turning Your Device off41
Alerts42
- 3G Activation Required42
- GPS Privacy Agreement43
- SD Card Error43
- Software Update Available44
Your Network Connection45
- Launching Your Network Connection45
- Sharing Your Connection45
- Ending Your Network Connection46
Icons and Text47
- Signal Information48
- Mobile Broadband Information and Settings49
- Alert Information50
- GPS Information and Settings50
- Wi-Fi Users Information and Settings51
- Battery Information and Settings52
- Internet Connection Information53
- Microsd Card Information and Settings54
- Sounds Information and Settings55
Home Page Buttons56
- Top Row of the Home Page Buttons56
- Bottom Row of the Home Page Buttons58
Using the Microsd Card59
- Before Using the Microsd Card Slot59
- Inserting a Microsd Card60
- Removing a Microsd Card61
- Accessing the Microsd Card61
Location Services63
- Requirements for GPS Service63
- Enabling GPS63
- Displaying Your Location Information63
- Viewing Your Current Location in a Web Browser64
- Performing a Location Search64
Updates65
- Automatically Checking for Updates65
- Manually Checking for Updates66
- Upgrading Firmware from a File67
Viewing Device Information68
Reset Button70
- Restarting the Device71
Section 5: Settings73
Power Settings74
- Battery and USB Power Settings74
- AC Power Settings74
Configuring the LCD75
- Turning the LCD on or off75
- Setting the LCD Timeout75
- Setting the LCD Brightness75
Enabling and Disabling the Power Button LED76
Sounds77
- Enabling and Disabling Sounds for Specific Events77
- Low Battery Alert78
- Critical Battery Level Alert78
Login Settings79
- Changing the Administrator Password79
- Automatic Login ("Remember Me")79
Advanced Settings80
- Accessing the Advanced Settings Window80
- Device Tab80
- WAN Tab84
- Wi-Fi Tab87
- Router Tab90
Configuring the Wi-Fi Network91
- SSID (Wi-Fi Network Name)91
- Wi-Fi Security93
- Host Name (Device Name)96
- Setting the Maximum Number of Wi-Fi Users97
- Wi-Fi Channel97
- Disabling Wi-Fi When Connected through USB98
Configuring 3G and 4G99
- Viewing 3G Activation Information99
- 3G Panel99
- Resetting the 3G and 4G Configurations to Default Settings100
GPS Settings101
- Setting the GPS Mode101
- Setting the GPS Fix Rate102
- Using Metric Units102
- Changing Your Mapping Service102
- Performance Setting (GPS)102
- Accuracy103
Configuring the Router Tab104
- Basic Panel104
- LAN Panel105
- Port Forward Panel109
- Port Trigger Panel111
- DMZ Panel112
- Resetting the Software to Default Settings113
Exporting and Importing Settings116
- Exporting Settings116
- Importing Settings116
Logs117
- Available Logs117
- Connection History117
- System Events118
- Setting the Method Used for Time Acquisition119
Setup Pages120
- Welcome to Your Device Window - Select an Option120
Section 6: Resources121
More Information122
- Visiting the Virgin Mobile Website122
- Contacting Customer Service122
Frequently Asked Questions123
- How Can I Tell I'M Connected to 3G or 4G123
- How Do I Connect to Wi-Fi123
- What Do I Do if I Forget the Wi-Fi Password124
- What Do I Do if I Forget the Administrator Password124
- What Do I Do if the Home Page Displays "Charging Paused125
- If the Connection Is "Always On," am I Always Being Billed125
- Questions about GPS and Location Services125
- How Do I Access My Corporate Network through a VPN126
- Are Terminal Sessions Supported126
Tips127
- Extending Battery Life127
- Device Location128
- Improving Signal Strength128
- Improving Wi-Fi Performance128
- Security Tips129
- Finding the MAC Address130
- Finding the IP Address130
Troubleshooting Tips132
- General Tips132
- LCD Is Dark133
- Insufficient Signal Strength133
- Messages Displayed on the Device LCD133
- Cannot Connect to Wi-Fi135
- Cannot Connect through USB136
- Cannot Display the Home Page136
- Cannot Connect to the 3G or 4G Network137
- The Device Seems to Have Stopped Charging137
- Location Services Aren't Working or Don't Seem to be Available137
- GPS Fix Not Available138
- Cannot Check for Updates138
- Sounds Are Enabled, but the Device Doesn't Generate any Sounds138
Section 7: Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory Information139
Technical Specifications140
- LED Operation140
- Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications140
- Software Specifications141
- Environmental Specifications142
- Mechanical Specifications142
Safety Information143
- Important Notice143
- Safety and Hazards143
Regulatory Notices145
Legal147
- Patents147
- Licenses147
- Trademarks159
- Copyright160
- Limitation of Liability160
- Additional Information and Updates160
Index161

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Model	Overdrive Pro 3G
Category	Wireless Router
Language	English

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