This Technical and Troubleshooting Guide is designed to help you set up and ® use your new NETGEAR Zing Mobile Hotspot™. It’s divided into four sections to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Before You Start − page 5 − Find out Tools & Resources −...
Before You Start Install the Battery Get Ready 1. Insert your fingernail under the battery cover 1. Make sure you are in an area covered by and lift the cover up gently. the Sprint 3G or 4G LTE network (not roaming). 2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, 2. If you have a LAN connection, disconnect it.
The device will automatically activate. You will see ► Note: If your device is WPS-enabled, see Connect instructions to connect your first device to the Zing WPS-enabled Devices. Wi-Fi network. (If the device does not activate, an alert will appear.) 1.
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See the User Guide for more detailed information about using the WPS (Wireless In the Zing Manager Protected Setup) feature of your Zing 1. Log in to the Zing Manager. (See page 8 for Mobile Hotspot. details.) 2. Click Wi-Fi. 3. In the Guest Wi-Fi area, click Turn On.
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The Zing Manager lets you manage and monitor your Zing data usage and account information. Once you sign in to the Zing Manager, you can rename your hotspot, view and block connected devices, set a new password, and configure advanced options for security and network preferences.
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Get Connected Sprint Hotspot Zing Manager (cont.) 2. In the Sign In field, enter the administrator password (1-31 letters, numbers, and You don’t need to log in to view device status. symbols). However, when you log in you can view Note: The default password is “password”. It’s connected devices and configure your Wi-Fi recommended you change the password.
Use Your Device Your Device The following illustrations show your device’s primary external features and buttons: LED status indicator Antenna connector (see p.14 for details) 1of 2 (slide door to access) micro-USB port micro-SIM slot LCD touchscreen display (remove cover Antenna connector to access) 2 of 2 (slide door to access)
Use Your Device Device Basics Power Button Your device provides a simple way to use your The power button supports two types of presses: 3G or 4G LTE Internet connection (including • Quick press international roaming) with any Wi-Fi-enabled • Removes device from standby (low power) device, and to share your Internet connection mode.
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Use Your Device Device Status Icons 3 4 5 1 Signal strength 2 Network Carrier 3 Network type (LTE/3G on Sprint networks, H+/H/E/G when roaming) 4 Data transfer indicator (WAN traffic – upload (send) / download (receive)) 5 GPS indicator - Appears only when GPS tracking is enabled. The icon blinks/flashes when searching for satellites or while tracking is in progress.
Use Your Device LCD Touchscreen Data Usage Press the Data Used bar The LCD of your Zing or arrow to view Billing Mobile Hotspot can Cycle and Session display and configure, information. on separate screens, summary information. Devices When more than one information screen is Press >...
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LED Status Indicator • User Guide – View the comprehensive User Guide online at sprint.com/support. The LED on the front of your Zing Mobile Hotspot indicates the hotspot’s status. See the following table: Updates – Your Zing Mobile Hotspot™ must be •...
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Mobile Hotspot™ can be found on the left www.netgear.com/AirCardApps. Use this side of your Zing Manager home page. app to view your connection, settings, and data usage from your smartphone or tablet. Web – Go to sprint.com/support to access •...
Manage Your Account Sustainability Online: www.sprint.com At Sprint, environmental responsibility is more than talk. We’re continuously working to reduce • Make a payment, see your bills, enroll in our carbon footprint and decrease our use of online billing. natural resources. • Check usage and account balance. So where is my User Guide? •...