Device Basics; 3G And Lte Networks; Mobile Broadband Information And Settings - NETGEAR Sprint 341U User Manual

Device Basics

Learn about the buttons, connectors, and other components of your NETGEAR 341U USB
Modem.

3G and LTE Networks

These wireless networks connect you to the Internet.
Depending on your coverage area, you may have:
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Only LTE coverage
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Only 3G coverage
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A combination of these networks
Your device automatically connects to the fastest network that is available to you
(customizable). If you have both 3G and LTE coverage and your connection happens to get
disrupted, your device can automatically switch to the other network. For more information, see
Mobile Broadband Information and
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LTE – Newer technology, faster speeds compared with 3G and GSM
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3G – CDMA technology, more widely available compared with LTE

Mobile Broadband Information and Settings

The network icon indicates the active network service type.
Icon Description
LTE service is available.
3G service (1X/HRPD/1xHRPD) is available.
No icon You have no service. Try the suggestions in
Broadband
Your device is designed to always connect to an available network if possible. If your device is
not connected (dropped signal, roaming not supported, etc.) an alert is displayed. The
connection status can be seen on your device's
Manager's Network > Status Details
Your device can be set to connect automatically to the best available network, or to LTE or 3G
networks only. See Setting the Allowed Network
Device Basics
Settings.
Network.
Tab.
Cannot Connect to the Mobile
OLED Display, and on the NETGEAR 341U
Mode.
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