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Using Your Device 41

Using Your Device

Ending Your Network Connection

1. Make sure you’re logged in to the home page.

2. Click Disconnect on the Virtual Device or in the Mini Window. (See “Virtual Device” on

page 34 and “Mini Window” on page 34.)

Note: The Wi-Fi connection is still available, so users can, for example, share files by using a microSD card.

Main Page

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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