Sierra Wireless Overdrive Pro - Device Basics Overview

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6 Your Device

Section 2A

Device Basics

⽧ Components of Your Device (page 8)

⽧ 3G and 4G Networks (page 8)

⽧ Package Contents (page 9)

⽧ Care and Maintenance (page 9)

⽧ Connectors and Buttons (page 9)

⽧ Battery (page 10)

⽧ Connecting Through USB (page 11)

⽧ Charging the Device (page 12)

⽧ Power Button (page 13)

⽧ LCD (page 16)

⽧ Mute Switch (page 17)

⽧ microSD Card Slot (page 17)

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User Guide1
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
- Account Setup28
- Device Setup28
Section 4: Using Your Device35
Connecting through USB36
- TRU-Install36
- Requirements for a USB Tethered Connection36
- Making a Tethered Connection37
Browser Interface Home Page39
- Displaying the Home Page of the Device41
- Logging on as an Administrator41
- Virtual Device42
- Mini Window42
- Turning Your Device off43
Alerts44
- 3G Activation Required44
- 3G Network Update Available45
- GPS Privacy Agreement45
- SD Card Error46
- Software Update Available46
Your Network Connection48
- Launching Your Network Connection48
- Sharing Your Connection48
- Ending Your Network Connection49
Icons and Text50
- Signal Information51
- Mobile Broadband Information and Settings52
- 3G Roaming Information and Settings53
- Alert Information54
- GPS Information and Settings54
- Wi-Fi Users Information and Settings55
- Battery Information and Settings56
- Internet Connection Information57
- Microsd Card Information and Settings58
- Sounds Information and Settings59
Home Page Buttons60
- Top Row of the Home Page Buttons60
- Bottom Row of the Home Page Buttons62
Using the Microsd Card63
- Before Using the Microsd Card Slot63
- Inserting a Microsd Card64
- Removing a Microsd Card65
- Accessing the Microsd Card65
Sprint Location Services67
- Requirements for GPS Service67
- Enabling GPS67
- Displaying Your Location Information67
- Viewing Your Current Location in a Web Browser68
- Performing a Location Search68
Updates69
- Automatically Checking for Updates69
- Manually Checking for Updates70
- Upgrading Firmware from a File71
Viewing Device Information72
Reset Button74
- Restarting the Device75
Section 5: Settings77
Power Settings78
- Battery and USB Power Settings78
- AC Power Settings78
Configuring the LCD79
- Turning the LCD on or off79
- Setting the LCD Timeout79
- Setting the LCD Brightness79
Enabling and Disabling the Power Button LED80
Sounds81
- Enabling and Disabling Sounds for Specific Events81
- Low Battery Alert82
- Critical Battery Level Alert82
Login Settings83
- Changing the Administrator Password83
- Automatic Login ("Remember Me")83
Advanced Settings84
- Accessing the Advanced Settings Window84
- Device Tab84
- WAN Tab88
- Wi-Fi Tab92
- Router Tab94
Configuring the Wi-Fi Network95
- SSID (Wi-Fi Network Name)95
- Wi-Fi Security97
- Host Name (Device Name)101
- Setting the Maximum Number of Wi-Fi Users101
- Wi-Fi Channel102
- Disabling Wi-Fi When Connected through USB102
Configuring 3G and 4G103
- Viewing 3G Activation Information103
- 3G Panel103
- Resetting the 3G and 4G Configurations to Default Settings104
GPS Settings105
- Setting the GPS Mode105
- Setting the GPS Fix Rate106
- Using Metric Units106
- Changing Your Mapping Service106
- Performance Setting (GPS)106
- Accuracy107
Configuring the Router Tab108
- Basic Panel108
- LAN Panel109
- Port Forward Panel113
- Port Trigger Panel115
- DMZ Panel116
- Resetting the Software to Default Settings117
Exporting and Importing Settings120
- Exporting Settings120
- Importing Settings120
Logs121
- Available Logs121
- Connection History121
- System Events122
- Setting the Method Used for Time Acquisition123
Setup Pages124
- Welcome to Your Device Window - Select an Option124
Section 6: Resources125
More Information126
- Visiting the Sprint Website126
- Contacting Customer Service126
- Online Help126
Frequently Asked Questions128
- How Can I Tell I'M Connected to 3G or 4G128
- How Do I Connect to Wi-Fi128
- Is Roaming on 4G Supported129
- What Do I Do if I Forget the Wi-Fi Password129
- What Do I Do if I Forget the Administrator Password129
- What Do I Do if the Home Page Displays "Charging Paused130
- If the Connection Is "Always On," am I Always Being Billed130
- Questions about GPS and Sprint Location Services130
- How Do I Access My Corporate Network through a VPN132
- Are Terminal Sessions Supported132
Tips133
- Extending Battery Life133
- Device Location134
- Improving Signal Strength134
- Improving 3G Network Service134
- Improving Wi-Fi Performance135
- Security Tips136
- Finding the MAC Address136
- Finding the IP Address137
Troubleshooting Tips138
- General Tips138
- LCD Is Dark139
- Insufficient Signal Strength139
- Messages Displayed on the Device LCD139
- Cannot Connect to Wi-Fi141
- Cannot Connect through USB142
- Cannot Display the Home Page142
- Cannot Connect to the 3G or 4G Network143
- The Device Seems to Have Stopped Charging144
- Sprint Location Services Aren't Working or Don't Seem to be Available144
- GPS Fix Not Available144
- Cannot Check for Updates144
- Sounds Are Enabled, but the Device Doesn't Generate any Sounds144
Regulatory Information145
Technical Specifications146
- LED Operation146
- Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications146
- Software Specifications147
- Environmental Specifications148
- Mechanical Specifications148
Safety Information149
- Important Notice149
- Safety and Hazards149
Regulatory Notices151
Legal153
- Patents153
- Licenses153
- Trademarks165
- Copyright166
- Limitation of Liability166
- Additional Information and Updates166
Index167

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