Netgear AirCard 801S (Sprint) – Overdrive™ 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot for Sprint User Guide
Welcome! _
What’s in the Box _
Device
1
USB to Micro B cable
Rechargeable Battery
Get Started Guide
AC charger
with USB port
with USB port
Sprint is committed to developing technologies that give you the
ability to get what you want when you want it, faster than ever
before. This guide introduces you to the basics of getting started
with Sprint and your new Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot.
ability to get what you want when you want it, faster than ever
before. This guide introduces you to the basics of getting started
with Sprint and your new Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot.
Get it on the Now Network.™
©2009 Sprint. SPRINT and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are property of their respective owners.
All you need to know to get going with
your Overdrive
™
3G/4G Mobile Hotspot
by Sierra Wireless.
Get started _
Install the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the bottom of the device.
Make sure the connectors align.
2. Slide the back cover into place until it clicks.
Charge the Battery
1. Plug the USB to Micro B cable into the device.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the AC adapter and plug the
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the AC adapter and plug the
adapter into an electrical outlet.
3. Charge until the battery indicator meter is full (
).
Get Ready
1. Make sure you are in an area covered by the Sprint 3G or 4G
network (not roaming).
2. Make sure your computer’s Wi-Fi (wireless network connection)
mode is turned on.
3. Make sure your device is set up on your Sprint account (sign on
to your account at sprint.com to verify).
Before You Start _
Get Connected _
Power Up the Device
Press and hold the Power button on top of the device for at
least two seconds.
least two seconds.
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Once it turns on, the device will automatically activate. You
will see “Connect your computer to WiFi network” on the display
screen when it’s finished.
will see “Connect your computer to WiFi network” on the display
screen when it’s finished.
Connect your
computer to
WiFi network:
Overdrive-123
Password: 12345
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Wirelessly Connect Your Computer
After it’s activated, your Overdrive displays the device name and
password. You will need this information to connect your Wi-Fi
devices to the network.
1. From your computer, display the Wireless Network
1. From your computer, display the Wireless Network
Connections window, and then click
View Wireless Networks.
2. Select the network name displayed on the device (for
example, Overdrive-123) and click
Connect.
3. Enter your Wi-Fi password, which appeared on the device
screen when the device powered on. (To display the
password again, press the Power button briefly two times.)
4. Launch your computer’s Web browser. You will see the
Sprint Overdrive setup page.
5. Click The Internet or My Overdrive’s homepage to
keep your current device and network settings, or click
Set up my Overdrive and follow the prompts to customize
your setup.
6. Navigate to another Web page to confirm your connection.
7. Ensure that your device’s firmware is the most current. See
7. Ensure that your device’s firmware is the most current. See
“Updates” in this guide’s Resources panel.
Manage Your Account _
Online: www.sprint.com
• make a payment, see your bills, enroll in online billing
• check usage and account balance
• see or modify the details of your Sprint service plan
• get detailed instructions and download content
• check usage and account balance
• see or modify the details of your Sprint service plan
• get detailed instructions and download content
From a Phone
• Sprint Customer Service: Dial 1-888-211-4727
• Business Customer Service: Dial 1-800-927-2199
• Business Customer Service: Dial 1-800-927-2199
For Your Device
• This
Get Started guide to get you up and running.
•
User Guide – View the comprehensive User Guide to the
Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot online at sprint.com/support.
Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot online at sprint.com/support.
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Updates – The first time you connect your Overdrive, from
your Web browser go to the Overdrive home page at
http://Overdrive. Click
your Web browser go to the Overdrive home page at
http://Overdrive. Click
Advanced Settings, click the Basic
tab, and then click
Check for Updates.
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Device Help – From the Overdrive home page on your
computer, click
computer, click
Help.(Terms & Conditions and Important
Information are accessed from this menu.)
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Web – Go to sprint.com/support to access troubleshooting
and other resources, or go to sprint.com/downloads to
download updates using a wired connection.
and other resources, or go to sprint.com/downloads to
download updates using a wired connection.
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Also, if you have installed an optional microSD card, you can type http://Overdrive/shared to
access the card’s contents.
Resources _
Helpful Sprint Information _
Total Equipment Protection
The protection you need so you can be worry free
Should anything happen to your device, you’ll have a
worry-free way to ensure that you get connected again soon.
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Coverage includes:
Loss, theft, routine maintenance, physical or liquid damage,
mechanical or electrical problems, or failure from normal wear
and tear.
mechanical or electrical problems, or failure from normal wear
and tear.
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For more information:
See the Total Equipment Protection brochure available at any
participating retail location or go to sprint.com/tep for more
details. To enroll within 30 days of activation, call
participating retail location or go to sprint.com/tep for more
details. To enroll within 30 days of activation, call
1-800-584-3666
.
Total Equipment Protection is a service provided by Asurion Protection Services, LLC, Continental Casualty
Company’s (a CNA company) licensed agent for the customers of Sprint.
Company’s (a CNA company) licensed agent for the customers of Sprint.
1 Terms & Conditions and an Important Information booklet
are accessible in electronic format on the device.