NETGEAR AirCard 785 Quick Start Manual
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- Page 1 Quick Start AirCard 785 Mobile Hotspot...
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Page 2: Meet Your Hotspot
Meet Your Hotspot Before you connect your hotspot, familiarize yourself with its LCD screen, icons, buttons, and connectors. Buttons and Connectors Status LED Micro USB port Antenna connector Status LED The status LED indicates data connection status: • Blue, slow blink. Ready. •... -
Page 3: Power Button
Navigation button Power button Navigation Button Press the Navigation button to cycle through the LCD screens. Power Button Press and hold the Power button for two seconds to power the hotspot on, five seconds to turn the hotspot off. LCD Screen The LCD screen displays icons, data usage, your WiFi name, and your WiFi password. - Page 4 Icon Description 1 bar. The hotspot signal is weak. 5 bars. The hotspot signal is strong. Available network technology; varies by service provider coverage. Blue/white. WiFi offload is enabled while the hotspot is connected to WiFi. Gray. WiFi offload is enabled while the hotspot is not connected to WiFi.
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Page 5: Set Up Your Hotspot
Set Up Your Hotspot Before you connect to your hotspot, you must insert a micro-SIM card, power up the hotspot, and charge your battery. Note: To obtain a micro-SIM card, contact your Internet service provider. ¾ To insert the micro-SIM card: 1. - Page 6 4. Ensure that the micro-SIM card is seated securely. 5. Reinstall the battery. If the battery does not install easily, check the orientation. 6. Replace the cover. ¾ To power on your hotspot: Press and hold the Power button until the LCD screen lights.
- Page 7 If you use a prepaid or pay-as-you-go micro-SIM, the account balance must be positive. 5. If desired, launch your web browser and visit http://netgear.aircard to personalize your settings. The hotspot is completely secured using its default security settings.
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Page 8: Hotspot Web Page
¾ To access your hotspot web page: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://netgear.aircard. 3. Enter the administrator login password. The default password is password. The hotspot web page displays. -
Page 9: Change Security Settings
¾ To change the WiFi network name: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the hotspot. 2. Enter http://netgear.aircard. 3. Enter the administrator login password. The default password is password. The hotspot web page displays. - Page 10 3. Enter the administrator login password. The default password is password. The hotspot web page displays. 4. Select WiFi > Options. The WiFi options screen displays. 5. Enter a new WiFi password. If you change your password, be sure to keep a record of it and store it in a safe place.
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Page 11: Connect Devices
Connect Devices You can add devices to your network using a WiFi network manager or WPS if the device has WPS capability. Note: WPS enables you to connect WPS- enabled devices to a WiFi network without using a keyboard. ¾ To connect additional WiFi-capable devices: 1. - Page 12 ¾ To connect with devices using WPS: 1. Press the Power or Navigation button to awaken the LCD screen. 2. Press the Navigation button until WPS setup screen displays. 3. To activate WPS, press the Power button. 4. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the device that you want to connect to your WiFi network.
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Page 13: Monitor Data Usage
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the hotspot. 2. Enter http://netgear.aircard. 3. Enter the administrator login password. The default password is password. 4. Under Billing Cycle, enter the monthly start date when your monthly data... -
Page 14: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I go back to the hotspot web page? Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network and enter http://netgear. aircard or http://192.168.1.1. What is my admin password? The default administrator login password is... - Page 15 What do I do if I changed the WiFi password or administrator login password and then forgot it? Reset the hotspot to the factory defaults. To reset the hotspot, press and hold the Navigation and Power buttons for five seconds. Why can’t my hotspot connect to the Internet? Confirm that your device is able to connect...
- Page 16 • If you are using a new micro-SIM card for the first time, confirm that your micro-SIM’s APN and credentials are configured properly. Visit http://netgear.aircard and check your settings. • Check your account details with your Internet service provider to see if your recharge credit expired.
- Page 17 WiFi range extender. An extender broadens your network coverage so that you can stay connected in every corner of your home and office. Antennas. Antennas extend signal strength and range indoors or in fringe network areas. For more information, visit http://www.netgear.com/ aircardaccessories.
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Page 18: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications LTE TDD. Band 40 (2300 MHz) Network and band 3G WCDMA. 2100 MHz frequency 2G GSM. 900/1800 MHz WiFi Up to 15 users connections Dimensions 110 x 69 x 14.6 mm (W×H×D) 4.3 x 2.7 x 5.75 inches Weight 127 g External... - Page 19 NETGEAR AirCard App Download the complimentary mobile app from www.netgear.com/AirCardApps. Use this app to view your hotspot’s settings, connection status, and data usage information from your smartphone or tablet.
- Page 20 After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website.
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