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- Page 1 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Us e r Manual March 2015 201-11510-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
- Page 2 For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
View the Hotspot Web Page ......... . 12 NETGEAR AirCard App for Smartphones and Tablets..... . 13 Accessories. - Page 4 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Chapter 3 Advanced Settings Tethered Mode............39 Back Up and Restore Hotspot Settings.
- Page 5 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot How can I reset the hotspot? ........61 Where can I find more information? .
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Page 6: Chapter 1 Get Started
Get Started This chapter provides an overview of AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot features, and instructions for how to set up your hotspot and connect to the Internet. The chapter covers the following topics: • Get to Know Your Hotspot •... -
Page 7: Get To Know Your Hotspot
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Get to Know Your Hotspot Your hotspot enables you to create a Wi-Fi access point in any location with cellular network coverage. Use a Wi-Fi access point to connect your laptop and other Wi-Fi-capable devices to your service provider’s mobile broadband network and connect to the Internet. -
Page 8: Lcd Screen Elements
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot LCD Screen Elements You can use the LCD screen icons and other screen elements to view the hotspot’s status, configure Wi-Fi band settings, and view system alerts and carrier messages. Signal strength Network indicator Alert indicator... -
Page 9: Charge Your Hotspot
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Table 2. LCD screen elements Element Indicates 1 bar . The hotspot signal is weak. 5 bars . The hotspot signal is strong. 4G/LTE. The LTE network is available. 4G . The HSPA and HSPA+ networks are available. -
Page 10: Install The Micro-Sim Card
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot • Make sure that you get a data-enabled SIM: • Some phone SIMs work, but not all. Best practice is to use a hotspot or tablet SIM. Phone SIMs and hotspot and tablet SIMs look the same but work differently on the network. -
Page 11: Install The Battery
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Install the Battery A rechargeable battery was included with your hotspot. To install the battery: Remove the back cover by lifting at the notch on either corner of the hotspot. Insert the battery as shown, ensuring that the gold contacts on the battery line up with the gold contacts on the hotspot. -
Page 12: Connect To The Internet
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Connect to the Internet You can connect up to 10 wireless devices such as smart phones, laptops, and tablets to your mobile hotspot’s Wi-Fi network. To connect to the Internet: Press and hold the Power button for two seconds. -
Page 13: Netgear Aircard App For Smartphones And Tablets
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot NETGEAR AirCard App for Smartphones and Tablets Download and use the free NETGEAR AirCard app to view your connection and settings from your smartphone or tablet. Search the app store for NETGEAR AirCard. To manage all hotspot settings, visit the hotspot web page at http://attwifimanager or http://192.168.1.1. -
Page 14: Chapter 2 Use Your Hotspot
Use Your Hotspot This chapter explains how to use your hotspot. The chapter covers the following topics: • Monitor Data Usage • Manage Wi-Fi • Set Mobile Broadband Autoconnect Options • View and Delete SMS Messages • View Alerts • Extend Battery Life •... -
Page 15: Monitor Data Usage
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Monitor Data Usage You can monitor or configure your data usage using the hotspot web page. To configure your monthly data usage: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. -
Page 16: Enable Guest Wi-Fi
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Enable Guest Wi-Fi You can enable guest Wi-Fi from the hotspot web page or set advanced Wi-Fi options on the Wi-Fi Options screen. Enable guest Wi-Fi on the hotspot web page: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. -
Page 17: Add A Wireless Device To Your Wi-Fi Network
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot • WPA2 Personal AES. Strong security supported by newer Wi-Fi devices (default). • WPA/WPA2 Personal. Strong security supported by most Wi-Fi devices. Use WPA2 Personal AES whenever possible. Select one of the radio buttons next to Broadcast Network Name: •... - Page 18 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Add a WPS-Enabled Device You can add a WPS-enabled Wi-Fi device to your Wi-Fi network without a Wi-Fi password, using the hotspot web page. To add a WPS-enabled Wi-Fi device from the hotspot web page: ...
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Page 19: Set The Maximum Number Of Connected Devices
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Select Wi-Fi > CONNECT. Click the WPS button for either the main Wi-Fi or the guest Wi-Fi network (if available). Choose the WPS method you want to use: • WPS button pairing. If the device you want to connect includes a WPS button, click the WPS button pairing button and, within two minutes (120 seconds), press the device’s WPS button. -
Page 20: View Or Block Connected Users
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Enter http://attwifimanager or http://192.168.1.1. A login screen displays. Enter the password in the Sign In field. The default password is attadmin. The password is case-sensitive. Select Wi-Fi > OPTIONS. From the Max Wi-Fi list, select the number of devices that are allowed to access your hotspot. - Page 21 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot To view connected devices: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Enter http://attwifimanager or http://192.168.1.1. A login screen displays. Enter the password in the Sign In field.
- Page 22 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Select Wi-Fi > MAC FILTER. From the MAC Filter Mode list, select Black list - Block all in list. The list of blocked devices displays. To unblock a device: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
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Page 23: Set Mobile Broadband Autoconnect Options
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Set Mobile Broadband Autoconnect Options By default, the hotspot automatically connects to your service provider’s mobile broadband network. You can change this feature so that the hotspot automatically connects to another network when you are roaming or never autoconnects. -
Page 24: View And Delete Sms Messages
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot To select a mobile network other than your network service provider when roaming, click the Scan button and select the network from the list that displays. The Submit button displays after you change any of the displayed preferences. -
Page 25: View Alerts
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Enter http://attwifimanager or http://192.168.1.1. A login screen displays. Enter the password in the Sign In field. The default password is attadmin. The password is case-sensitive. Select Messaging. A list of messages displays, showing the first portion of the text. -
Page 26: Extend Battery Life
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Enter the password in the Sign In field. The default password is attadmin. The password is case-sensitive. Active alerts display at the top of the Dashboard. Follow the instructions in each alert to address the conditions that caused it to display. -
Page 27: Adjust Display Settings To Increase Battery Life
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Select Wi-Fi > OPTIONS. Adjust any of these settings in the Wi-Fi Options section: • Wi-Fi Info on Home: Show displays the Wi-Fi network name and password on the LCD screen. Hide does not display the Wi-Fi network name and password on the LCD screen. - Page 28 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot To adjust display settings to increase battery life: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Enter http://attwifimanager or http://192.168.1.1. A login screen displays. Enter the password in the Sign In field.
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Page 29: Recharge The Battery
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Recharge the Battery The battery comes partially charged. You can recharge the battery from a wall socket or from the USB port on your computer. Recharging from a wall socket is faster than recharging from a USB port. -
Page 30: Establish Security
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Establish Security The main and guest Wi-Fi network names identify your Wi-Fi networks and are visible to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices. To change network names and passwords: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. -
Page 31: Change Device Encryption Security Settings
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Select Settings > GENERAL > Device. (Optional) In the AT&T Wi-Fi Manager field, change the host name used to access the hotspot web page. Enter a maximum of 31 characters. (Optional) In the Admin login field, change the characters used to log in as an administrator. - Page 32 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Enter the password in the Sign In field. The default password is attadmin. The password is case-sensitive. Select Wi-Fi > OPTIONS. From the Encryption list, select a security option. Select from the following Wi-Fi encryption options: •...
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Page 33: View Details About Your Hotspot
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot The Submit button displays after you make a selection. Click the Submit button. Your changes are saved. Reconnect your Wi-Fi devices, if necessary, using the new Wi-Fi credentials. Connect to the Internet on page 12. View Details About Your Hotspot... -
Page 34: Update Your Hotspot Software And Firmware
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot To save this information to a file, click the Save to File button. Follow the system prompt to open the file or specify where you’d like the file saved. Update Your Hotspot Software and Firmware The update server will push a notification to the hotspot when firmware updates are available. -
Page 35: What Alerts Mean
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Select Settings > GENERAL > Software and Reset. If the Check for update button displays, click it to check if a new update is available. If an update is available, the Download Update Available screen displays. -
Page 36: Sim Locked
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot SIM Locked To unlock the micro-SIM card: Contact your network provider for the PIN to unlock the micro-SIM card. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. -
Page 37: Security Credentials
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Security Credentials Three passwords are associated with the hotspot: • Wi-Fi password . Use this password to connect your computer or other Wi-Fi device to your hotspot network. This character string is unique to your hotspot. It displays on the main hotspot LCD screen. -
Page 38: Chapter 3 Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings This chapter provides information about how to configure various aspects of the hotspot such as Wi-Fi settings, WAN settings, router settings. The chapter covers the following topics: • Tethered Mode • Back Up and Restore Hotspot Settings • Manage Wi-Fi Network Options •... -
Page 39: Tethered Mode
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Tethered Mode You can use your hotspot in tethered mode (connected to a computer using the USB cable) instead of connecting to it using Wi-Fi. By default, a host driver is installed the first time you connect your mobile hotspot to the computer via the USB cable. -
Page 40: Back Up And Restore Hotspot Settings
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot To install drivers on devices running operating systems other than Windows XP: Ensure that the hotspot is powered off. Connect the hotspot to your computer using the USB cable. The hotspot automatically powers on and installs the necessary driver. - Page 41 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Select Settings > GENERAL > Software and Reset. In the Download / Backup Settings section, click the Save button. By default, the file (export.cfg) is saved to your Downloads folder. To restore hotspot settings: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
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Page 42: Manage Wi-Fi Network Options
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Select Settings > GENERAL > Software and Reset. In the Restore Settings section, click the Browse button. Navigate to the location where the export.cfg file is stored. By default, hotspot setting files are saved to your Downloads folder. - Page 43 AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Select Wi-Fi > OPTIONS. Adjust any of these settings in the Wi-Fi Options or Connection section: • Wi-Fi Info on Home: Show displays the Wi-Fi network name and password on the LCD screen. Hide does not display the Wi-Fi network name and password on the LCD screen.
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Page 44: Enable Sim Security
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Enable SIM Security Create another level of security by establishing a PIN that you must enter before you can manage the WAN connection or view SMS messages. For the default SIM PIN, contact your network provider. -
Page 45: View Wan Information
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot View WAN Information To view network information: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Enter http://attwifimanager or http://192.168.1.1. A login screen displays. Enter the password in the Sign In field. -
Page 46: Enable Port Filtering
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Select the Enable radio button. Incoming traffic is forwarded to specific ports and devices on your network using their local IP addresses. Note: Port forwarding creates a security risk. When not required, disable port forwarding. Enter the following port forwarding information: •... -
Page 47: Enable Vpn Pass-Through
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Enter the password in the Sign In field. The default password is attadmin. The password is case-sensitive. Select Settings > ROUTER > Port Filtering. From the Port Filtering list, select one of the following: • Black List. Specific applications are not allowed to access the Internet (block list). -
Page 48: Enable Dmz
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Select Settings > ROUTER > Basic. In the LAN section, select the VPN Passthrough On radio button. The Submit button displays after you make a selection. Click the Submit button. Your changes are saved. Enable DMZ In a demilitarized zone (DMZ) network configuration, a computer runs outside the firewall in the DMZ. -
Page 49: Set Lan Options
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Select Settings > ROUTER > Basic. In the DMZ section, select the DMZ Enabled On radio button. In the DMZ Address field, enter the IP address of the computer to which you want all data sent. -
Page 50: Configure Your Hotspot's Access Point Name
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Enter the password in the Sign In field. The default password is attadmin. The password is case-sensitive. Select Settings > ROUTER > Basic. Specify your hotspot’s LAN settings. If the DHCP server is enabled, it automatically assigns an IP address to each device on the network and manages its configuration information. -
Page 51: Add A New Apn
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot • If you’re unable to connect and you receive an error message (for example 619 or 628), you must change your APN. For more information, see Add a New APN on page 51. You might also need to change your APN if you recently made any of these changes: •... -
Page 52: Select Which Apn To Use
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Click the Add button. Enter a name for the APN. Enter the APN. If you do not know the APN, contact your service provider. Select a network authentication mode: • None (default) • • CHAP •... -
Page 53: Remove An Apn
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Select the Active radio button next to the APN entry to be used. The APN is selected. Remove an APN To remove an APN: Launch a web browser from a computer or Wi-Fi device that is connected to the network. -
Page 54: Chapter 4 Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions This chapter provides answers to possible questions about your hotspot. • Questions About Connecting and Disconnecting Devices and Accessing the Internet • Questions About the Hotspot Battery • Questions About the Hotspot Web Page • General Questions... -
Page 55: Questions About Connecting And Disconnecting
Check to see if you can access www.netgear.com. If you can access www.netgear.com but you cannot access other non-NETGEAR websites, you might need to top up or recharge your prepaid SIM card. How do I find out how many users are connected to my hotspot’s Wi-Fi networks? -
Page 56: Why Does The No Signal Icon Display
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Why does the No Signal icon display? If the No Signal icon ( ) displays on either the LCD or the hotspot web page, make sure that you are in your network provider’s coverage area. Why can’t my device access the hotspot web page when... -
Page 57: Questions About The Hotspot Battery
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Enter the hotspot password. The default password is attadmin. The password is case-sensitive. Select Settings > MOBILE BROADBAND > APN. The APN screen displays. Review ISP settings. Questions About the Hotspot Battery Review these questions for information about your hotspot battery. -
Page 58: What Do I Do If I Forget My Admin Login Password
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot What do I do if I forget my admin login password? The default admin login password is attadmin, and the hotspot web page URL is http://attwifimanager or http://192.168.1.1. If you changed the admin login password and can’t remember the password that you created, you must set the hotspot back to factory defaults. -
Page 59: How Do I Find My Computer's Ip Address
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot How do I find my computer’s IP address? The steps for finding your computer’s IP address depend on the operating system. If your device runs an operating system not listed here, see the appropriate operating system documentation. -
Page 60: The List Of Networks
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot The steps for finding a device’s MAC address depend on the operating system. If your device runs an operating system not listed here, see the appropriate operating system documentation. To find the MAC address on a Windows 7, Vista , or XP device: ... -
Page 61: How Can I Reset The Hotspot
• The Quick Start Guide that came with your hotspot. • Visit support.netgear.com, click the Support for Home Products link, search for your network service provider, and select your hotspot from the list of products to do the following: Update the firmware on your device (if an update is available) View a tutorial •... -
Page 62: Chapter 5 Specifications
Specifications This appendix covers the following topics: • Mechanical Specifications • Environmental Specifications • Supported RF Bands... -
Page 63: Mechanical Specifications
AirCard 779S Mobile Hotspot Mechanical Specifications Table 3. Physical dimensions Parameter Dimension Weight 127 g (4.5 oz) Length 109.9 mm (4.33 in.) Width 68.9 mm (2.7 in.) Thickness 14.6 mm (0.57 in.) Environmental Specifications Table 4. Recommended operating and storage temperatures...