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User Guide
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1 Sprint. SPRINT and the logo are trademarks of Sprint.
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Table of Contents
User Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
Section 1: Getting Started
9
About this Guide
10
System Requirements
11
Section 2: Your Device
13
Device Basics
14
Components of Your Device
16
3G and 4G Networks
16
Package Contents
17
Care and Maintenance
17
Connectors and Buttons
17
Battery
18
Connecting through USB
19
Charging the Device
20
Power Button
21
Lcd
24
Mute Switch
25
Microsd Card Slot
25
Section 3: Getting Your Device Ready
27
Setting up Your Device
28
Account Setup
28
Device Setup
28
Section 4: Using Your Device
35
Connecting through USB
36
TRU-Install
36
Requirements for a USB Tethered Connection
36
Making a Tethered Connection
37
Browser Interface Home Page
39
Displaying the Home Page of the Device
41
Logging on as an Administrator
41
Virtual Device
42
Mini Window
42
Turning Your Device off
43
Alerts
44
3G Activation Required
44
3G Network Update Available
45
GPS Privacy Agreement
45
SD Card Error
46
Software Update Available
46
Your Network Connection
48
Launching Your Network Connection
48
Sharing Your Connection
48
Ending Your Network Connection
49
Icons and Text
50
Signal Information
51
Mobile Broadband Information and Settings
52
3G Roaming Information and Settings
53
Alert Information
54
GPS Information and Settings
54
Wi-Fi Users Information and Settings
55
Battery Information and Settings
56
Internet Connection Information
57
Microsd Card Information and Settings
58
Sounds Information and Settings
59
Home Page Buttons
60
Top Row of the Home Page Buttons
60
Bottom Row of the Home Page Buttons
62
Using the Microsd Card
63
Before Using the Microsd Card Slot
63
Inserting a Microsd Card
64
Removing a Microsd Card
65
Accessing the Microsd Card
65
Sprint Location Services
67
Requirements for GPS Service
67
Enabling GPS
67
Displaying Your Location Information
67
Viewing Your Current Location in a Web Browser
68
Performing a Location Search
68
Updates
69
Automatically Checking for Updates
69
Manually Checking for Updates
70
Upgrading Firmware from a File
71
Viewing Device Information
72
Reset Button
74
Restarting the Device
75
Section 5: Settings
77
Power Settings
78
Battery and USB Power Settings
78
AC Power Settings
78
Configuring the LCD
79
Turning the LCD on or off
79
Setting the LCD Timeout
79
Setting the LCD Brightness
79
Enabling and Disabling the Power Button LED
80
Sounds
81
Enabling and Disabling Sounds for Specific Events
81
Low Battery Alert
82
Critical Battery Level Alert
82
Login Settings
83
Changing the Administrator Password
83
Automatic Login ("Remember Me")
83
Advanced Settings
84
Accessing the Advanced Settings Window
84
Device Tab
84
WAN Tab
88
Wi-Fi Tab
92
Router Tab
94
Configuring the Wi-Fi Network
95
SSID (Wi-Fi Network Name)
95
Wi-Fi Security
97
Host Name (Device Name)
101
Setting the Maximum Number of Wi-Fi Users
101
Wi-Fi Channel
102
Disabling Wi-Fi When Connected through USB
102
Configuring 3G and 4G
103
Viewing 3G Activation Information
103
3G Panel
103
Resetting the 3G and 4G Configurations to Default Settings
104
GPS Settings
105
Setting the GPS Mode
105
Setting the GPS Fix Rate
106
Using Metric Units
106
Changing Your Mapping Service
106
Performance Setting (GPS)
106
Accuracy
107
Configuring the Router Tab
108
Basic Panel
108
LAN Panel
109
Port Forward Panel
113
Port Trigger Panel
115
DMZ Panel
116
Resetting the Software to Default Settings
117
Exporting and Importing Settings
120
Exporting Settings
120
Importing Settings
120
Logs
121
Available Logs
121
Connection History
121
System Events
122
Setting the Method Used for Time Acquisition
123
Setup Pages
124
Welcome to Your Device Window - Select an Option
124
Section 6: Resources
125
More Information
126
Visiting the Sprint Website
126
Contacting Customer Service
126
Online Help
126
Frequently Asked Questions
128
How Can I Tell I'M Connected to 3G or 4G
128
How Do I Connect to Wi-Fi
128
Is Roaming on 4G Supported
129
What Do I Do if I Forget the Wi-Fi Password
129
What Do I Do if I Forget the Administrator Password
129
What Do I Do if the Home Page Displays "Charging Paused
130
If the Connection Is "Always On," am I Always Being Billed
130
Questions about GPS and Sprint Location Services
130
How Do I Access My Corporate Network through a VPN
132
Are Terminal Sessions Supported
132
Tips
133
Extending Battery Life
133
Device Location
134
Improving Signal Strength
134
Improving 3G Network Service
134
Improving Wi-Fi Performance
135
Security Tips
136
Finding the MAC Address
136
Finding the IP Address
137
Troubleshooting Tips
138
General Tips
138
LCD Is Dark
139
Insufficient Signal Strength
139
Messages Displayed on the Device LCD
139
Cannot Connect to Wi-Fi
141
Cannot Connect through USB
142
Cannot Display the Home Page
142
Cannot Connect to the 3G or 4G Network
143
The Device Seems to Have Stopped Charging
144
Sprint Location Services Aren't Working or Don't Seem to be Available
144
GPS Fix Not Available
144
Cannot Check for Updates
144
Sounds Are Enabled, but the Device Doesn't Generate any Sounds
144
Regulatory Information
145
Technical Specifications
146
LED Operation
146
Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications
146
Software Specifications
147
Environmental Specifications
148
Mechanical Specifications
148
Safety Information
149
Important Notice
149
Safety and Hazards
149
Regulatory Notices
151
Legal
153
Patents
153
Licenses
153
Trademarks
165
Copyright
166
Limitation of Liability
166
Additional Information and Updates
166
Index
167
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Brand
Sierra Wireless
Model
Overdrive Pro
Category
Wireless Router
Language
English
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