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Using Your Device

The window also has buttons to:

● Save the information to a text file.

● Reset the 3G/4G configuration of the device to default settings. See “Resetting the 3G/4G

Configuration to Default Settings” on page 92.

Main Page

Default Chapter1
- User Guide1
- Table of Contents3
Section 1: Getting Started9
Device Basics10
- Your Device11
- Components of Your Device11
- 3G and 4G Networks12
- Package Contents12
- Care and Maintenance13
- About this Guide13
Getting Started14
- System Requirements14
Section 2: Your Device15
Your Device16
- Battery17
- Connecting through USB18
- Charging the Device19
- Power Button21
- Lcd24
- Interpreting the Lcd24
- Mute Switch25
- Microsd Card Slot25
Section 3: Setting up the Device27
Setting up Your Device28
- Setting up Your Device on Your Account28
- Setting up the Device28
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
- 3G Network Update Available43
- GPS Privacy Agreement43
- SD Card Error44
- Software Update Available44
Your Network Connection46
- Launching Your Network Connection46
- Sharing Your Connection46
- Ending Your Network Connection47
Vertical Row (of Icons and Text)48
- Signal Information49
- Mobile Broadband Information and Settings50
- 3G Roaming Information and Settings51
- Alert Information51
- GPS Information and Settings52
- Wi-Fi Users Information and Settings53
- Battery Information and Settings54
- Internet Connection Information55
- Microsd Card Information and Settings55
- Sounds Information and Settings56
Home Page Buttons57
- Buttons Along the Top of the Home Page57
- Buttons below the Virtual Device59
Using the Microsd Card60
- Before Using the Microsd Card Slot60
- Inserting a Microsd Card61
- Removing a Microsd Card62
- Accessing the Microsd Card62
Sprint Location Services64
- Requirements for GPS Service64
- Enabling GPS64
- Displaying Your Location Information64
- Viewing Your Current Location in a Web Browser65
- Performing a Location Search65
Updates66
- Automatically Checking for Updates66
- Manually Checking for Updates67
- Upgrading Firmware from a File68
Viewing Device Information70
Reset Button72
- Restarting the Device73
Section 5: Settings75
Power Settings76
- Battery and USB Power Settings76
- AC Power Settings76
Configuring the LCD77
- Turning the LCD on or off77
- Setting the LCD Timeout77
- Setting the LCD Brightness77
Enabling and Disabling the LED78
Sounds79
- Enabling and Disabling Sounds for Specific Events79
- Low Battery Alert80
- Critical Battery Level Alert80
Login Settings81
- Changing the Administrator Password81
- Automatic Login ("Remember Me")81
Advanced Settings82
- Accessing the Advanced Settings Window82
- Device Tab82
- WAN Tab86
- Wi-Fi Tab89
Configuring the Wi-Fi Network91
- SSID (Wi-Fi Network Name)91
- Wi-Fi Security93
- Host Name (Device Name)97
- Setting the Maximum Number of Wi-Fi Users97
- Wi-Fi Channel98
- Disabling Wi-Fi When Connected through USB98
Configuring 3G/4G99
- Viewing 3G Activation Information99
- 3G Panel99
- Resetting the 3G/4G Configuration 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
- Logs Available117
- 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 Sprint Website122
- Contacting Customer Service122
- Online Help122
Frequently Asked Questions124
- How Can I Tell I'M Connected to 3G/4G124
- How Do I Connect to Wi-Fi124
- Is Roaming on 4G Supported125
- What Do I Do if I Forgot the Wi-Fi Password125
- What Do I Do if I Forgot the Administrator Password125
- If the Connection Is "Always On," am I Always Being Billed125
- Questions about GPS and Sprint 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 3G Network Service128
- Improving Wi-Fi Performance129
- Security Tips130
- Finding the MAC Address130
- Finding the IP Address131
Troubleshooting Tips132
- General Tips132
- LCD Is Dark132
- Insufficient Signal Strength133
- Messages Displayed on the Device LCD133
- Cannot Connect to Wi-Fi135
- Cannot Display the Home Page135
- Cannot Connect to the 3G/4G Network137
- Sprint Location Services Aren't Working or Don't Seem to be Available137
- GPS Fix Not Available137
- Cannot Check for Updates137
- Sounds Are Enabled, but the Device Doesn't Generate any Sounds137
Regulatory Information139
Technical Specifications140
- LED Operation140
- Radio Frequency and Electrical Specifications141
- Software Specifications142
- Environmental Specifications143
- Mechanical Specifications143
Safety Information144
- Important Notice144
- Safety and Hazards144
Regulatory Notices146
Legal147
- Patents147
- Licenses147
- Iperf License152
- Trademarks159
- Copyright160
- Limitation of Liability160
- Additional Information and Updates160
Index161

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