Clear Spot 4G User Manual

Clear Spot 4G User Manual

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  • Page 1 CLEAR SPOT 4G USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 HARGE THE ATTERY CLEAR S URN THE CLEAR S ONNECT YOUR DEVICE TO YOUR ONNECT TO THE NTERNET CLEAR S HARE YOUR MANAGE YOUR CLEAR SPOT CLEAR S VERVIEW CLEAR S TATUS UMMARY CLEAR S TATUS UMMARY CONTINUED CLEAR S...
  • Page 3 STILL NEED HELP? S AND UPPORT ELEPHONE UPPORT UESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BILL MPORTANT NFORMATION OCUMENT ARRANTY NFORMATION EGAL ISCLOSURES...
  • Page 4: Box?

    Use with Care  Position the CLEAR Spot on a clean, flat, secure surface, and do not drop the CLEAR Spot.  Keep the CLEAR Spot away from other devices that produce electromagnetic waves.  Keep the CLEAR Spot out of direct sunlight.
  • Page 5: Harge The B Attery

    When indoors, place the CLEAR Spot near a window or outside wall to receive the best signal. The CLEAR Spot wi-fi network range is 100 – 150 feet, so you don’t have to be next to the CLEAR Spot to connect your device.
  • Page 6: I Nternet

    In order to identify your CLEAR Spot wi-fi network name (SSID) and network key (password), locate the MAC ID, which can be found in two places – on the label on the CLEAR Spot battery cover and under the battery. The MAC ID also might be referred to as MAC or Default Network. Make sure you write the network name and password down, so that you can remember them.
  • Page 7 It’s easy to share your CLEAR Spot with up to eight devices at the same time. Give your colleagues and friends your CLEAR Spot wi-fi network name and password. Make sure the devices with which you want to share are within range of your CLEAR Spot – usually within 100 - 150 feet.
  • Page 8: Home Page Overview

    CLEAR Spot Home page. To login to the CLEAR Spot Home Page, you’ll need to enter a Username and Password. default Username and Password are “admin”. We recommend bookmarking the CLEAR Spot Home Page for easy reference.
  • Page 9 CLEAR Spot, to allow wi-fi-enabled devices to identify and connect to it. The default wi-fi network name is “Clear Spot xxx” where “xxx” are the last three digits of the MAC ID, which can be found on the label on the CLEAR Spot battery cover and under the battery. The MAC ID also might be referred to as MAC or Default Network.
  • Page 10 CLEAR Spot has the ability to specify what MAC Addresses are allowed to connect to it’s wi-fi network. The MAC ID can be found on the label on the CLEAR Spot battery cover and under the battery. The MAC ID also might be referred to as MAC or Default Network. The MAC ID can’t be changed.
  • Page 11 Manage your CLEAR Spot (continued) CLEAR Spot Home Page / Status / Statistics The Status / Statistics Tab displays information such as bytes and packets transmitted by the CLEAR Spot and errors for both WiMAX and wi-fi. Auto Refresh:  When the Auto Refresh box is checked, the screen automatically refreshes periodically.
  • Page 12 Spot, which can’t be changed.  MAC Address: Shows the MAC Address (ID) of the CLEAR Spot. The MAC ID also can be found on the label on the CLEAR Spot battery cover and under the battery. The MAC ID also might be referred to as MAC or Default Network.
  • Page 13: Home Page / Basic / Wizard

    “Save” to save the new settings. If you don’t want to make any changes, click “Cancel”. You will be prompted to turn your CLEAR Spot off, and then on again, so that the new settings take effect.
  • Page 14 Spot, if set incorrectly. These settings should be modified only by advanced users or if directed by CLEAR Customer Care. On the Basic / LAN Setting Tab, you can view and change Network Address Settings of the CLEAR Spot. Network Address Settings: ...
  • Page 15: Home Page / Basic / Wi-Fi

    SSID broadcast on / off setting, the wi-fi network range, and more. Wi-Fi Settings Information:  Wi-Fi Radio On/Off: The CLEAR Spot default wi-fi setting is on, but can be turned off when using the CLEAR Spot in USB Mode.
  • Page 16 CLEAR Spot Home Page / Basic / NAT Setup Warning: This tab includes settings that could negatively impact the performance of the CLEAR Spot, if set incorrectly. These settings should be modified only by advanced users or if directed by CLEAR Customer Care.
  • Page 17: Home Page / Basic / Mac Addres Filter

    CLEAR Spot network name when viewing available networks. If you require the use of a password to connect to your CLEAR Spot wi-fi network, others can’t connect to your CLEAR Spot network unless they know the CLEAR Spot wi-fi network name and password combination. You also can prevent other users (devices) from connecting to the CLEAR Spot wi-fi network by not giving them the password.
  • Page 18: Home Page / Wimax

    Spot, if set incorrectly. These settings should be modified only by advanced users or if directed by CLEAR Customer Care. The WiMAX Tab contains advanced settings of the CLEAR Spot as well as information about nearby towers and the connection strength to each one.
  • Page 19: Home Page / Tool / Admin

    Changing the Administrator Password:  New Password: Enter the new CLEAR Spot Administrator Password.  Reenter Password: Enter the new CLEAR Spot Administrator Password again, to verify it is correct.  Save Settings: Click “Save Settings” for the new Administrator Password to take effect.
  • Page 20: Home Page / Tool / Upgrade

    – where “xxx” are the last three digits of the CLEAR Spot MAC ID, which can be found in two places – on the label on the back of the CLEAR Spot and under the battery. The MAC ID also might be referred to as MAC or Default Network.
  • Page 21: Home Page / Tool / Usb Data Mode

    (Windows® XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac® OS x 10.4 or higher) computer (also known as tethering) when:  You need to charge the CLEAR Spot battery, but you don’t desire to use the Wall Charger or it is not available.
  • Page 22: Home Page / Help

    Help for the Device Information Tab Help is available on virtually every tab of the CLEAR Spot Home Page. If help is not available, a pop-up window will display “Sorry, help is not available” (e.g., on the Log Tab, for example).
  • Page 23: Quick Tips

    Make sure you are using the correct CLEAR Spot wi-fi network name and password. The default wi- fi network name is “Clear Spot xxx” where “xxx” are the last three digits of the MAC ID, which can be found in two places –...
  • Page 24: U Sername And P Assword

     Make sure the wi-fi-enabled devices with which you are trying to share are within range of your CLEAR Spot – usually within 150 feet.  If you are sharing the CLEAR Spot wi-fi network with other users and turn the CLEAR Spot off, the others’ devices won’t be able to access the internet.
  • Page 25  You desire to block others from using your CLEAR Spot wi-fi network. If you choose to connect your CLEAR Spot directly to your computer, via the USB Cable, you can choose to disable the CLEAR Spot wi-fi network or to keep the CLEAR Spot wi-fi network active. If you don’t disable the CLEAR Spot wi-fi network, you can have a total of six devices connected (one...
  • Page 26: Pecifications

    Battery Wall Charger Mini-USB Cable Car Charger  Visit any CLEAR Retail Store nationwide to learn more and to purchase the accessories you need. Technical Specifications  Dimensions: 4.33” x 2.44” x .71”  Weight: 4.58 oz  Compatibility: Works with any wi-fi enabled device ...
  • Page 27: Still Need Help

    Still need help? FAQs and Live Chat Support  If you have questions about your CLEAR Spot, please access the FAQs and live chat support at www.clear.com/support. Telephone Support  If you still have questions, please call us at 877-956-4056. We provided automated telephone support 24/7 and live telephone support between 9am and 10pm, local time, seven days a week.

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