User ManualTable of ContentsAirCard 815S Mobile Hotspot1Contents31. Get Started7Meet Your Mobile Hotspot8Status LED9Dust and Water Resistance9Set Up Your Mobile Hotspot9Recharge the Battery10Replace a SIM Card11LCD Touch Screen Home12Connect to the Internet13Security Credentials14NETGEAR AirCard App for Smartphones and Tablets15Connect to the Mobile Hotspot With Tethering15BatteryBoost a Smartphone16Optional External Antennas17Customize the Mobile Hotspot Settings17Log In to Your Mobile Hotspot Web Page172. Use Your Mobile Hotspot19View Data Usage20View Estimated Data Usage on the Mobile Hotspot20View Data Usage on the Mobile Hotspot Web Page20View Messages21View Messages From the Mobile Hotspot21View Messages From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page21Delete a Message From the Mobile Hotspot22Delete a Message From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page22View Alerts23View Alerts From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page23Manage Your Broadband Network Connection23View Mobile Broadband Network Status From the Mobile Hotspot24View Mobile Broadband Network Status From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page24Turn Domestic Data On and Off From the Mobile Hotspot25Turn Domestic Data On and Off From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page25Turn International Roaming On and Off From the Mobile Hotspot26Turn International Roaming On and Off From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page27Connect to Wi-Fi28Connect Using the Wi-Fi Password28Add a WPS-Enabled Device28Manage Wi-Fi30Turn On 5 GHz Wi-Fi From the Mobile Hotspot30Turn On 5 GHz Wi-Fi From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page31Turn On Dual-Band Wi-Fi From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page32Specify Wi-Fi Settings From the Mobile Hotspot33Change Wi-Fi Settings From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page34Turn Guest Wi-Fi On and Off36Set the Guest Wi-Fi With a Timer38Manage Wi-Fi Security39Change Wi-Fi Network Names and Passwords39Change Wi-Fi Encryption Settings423. Manage Security44Change the Mobile Hotspot Web Page Login Settings45Content Filter Levels46Set Up Content Filtering46Block Access to Websites47Allow Access to Websites48Block or Unblock Connected Devices49View Connected Devices From the Mobile Hotspot49View Connected Devices From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page50Block Device Access From the Mobile Hotspot50Block a Device From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page51Unblock a Device From the Mobile Hotspot52Unblock a Device From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page52View a List of Blocked Devices From the Mobile Hotspot53View a List of Blocked Devices From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page53Set Up an Internet Access Schedule54Manage the Mobile Hotspot Screen Passcode Lock55Set the Screen Passcode Lock From the Mobile Hotspot55Set the Screen Passcode Lock From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page56Remove the Screen Passcode Lock From the Mobile Hotspot56Reset the Screen Passcode57Turn On Read-Only Mode From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page58Activate SIM Security59Enable Port Forwarding60Enable Port Filtering614. Maintain Your Mobile Hotspot62Extend Battery Life63Adjust Wi-Fi Settings to Optimize Battery Life63Adjust Display Settings to Increase Battery Life64Turn Off Wi-Fi When the Hotspot Is Tethered65View Details About Your Mobile Hotspot66View Details About Your Device From the Mobile Hotspot66View Details About Your Device From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page67Back Up and Restore Mobile Hotspot Settings68Back Up Mobile Hotspot Settings68Restore Mobile Hotspot Settings69Configure Mobile Broadband70Enable IP Pass-Through Mode70Enable VPN Pass-Through72Configure APN Details73Enable DMZ75Set LAN Options76Update Mobile Hotspot Software and Firmware77Update in Response to an Alert77Check for Software Updates From the Mobile Hotspot78Update Software From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page78Turn Tethering On and Off From the Mobile Hotspot795. Frequently Asked Questions81Questions About Connecting and Disconnecting Devices and Accessing the Internet82What do I do if I can’t connect a device to the mobile hotspot?82What do I do if I can’t access the Internet?82How do I disconnect from the mobile broadband network?82Why doesn’t the Connect or Disconnect button appear on the mobile hotspot web page?82How do I find out how many devices are connected to my mobile hotspot’s Wi-Fi networks?83What do I do if the No Signal icon displays?83Why can’t my device access the mobile hotspot web page when connected to a VPN?83Why can’t my mobile hotspot connect to a computer running Windows Vista?83What do I do if my mobile hotspot doesn’t connect to my service provider’s network?84Questions About the Mobile Hotspot Web Page84How do I go back to the mobile hotspot web page?84What do I do if I forget my attadmin login password?85General Questions85What should I do if the o-ring on the back cover comes loose?85Why isn’t my battery charging?85Why is the Signal Strength indicator always low?85Why is the download or upload speed slow?86The LCD screen is not lit. How do I know if the mobile hotspot is still powered on?86How do I find my computer’s IP address?86How do I find a device’s MAC address?87What do I do if the Wi-Fi network name doesn’t appear in the list of networks?886. Troubleshooting89View Alerts90SIM Not Installed90SIM Error — Check SIM90SIM Locked90Temperature-Related Alerts90Connection Alerts91Reset the Mobile Hotspot93Reset the Mobile Hotspot From the Mobile Hotspot93Reset the Mobile Hotspot From the Mobile Hotspot Web Page94A. Specifications95Mechanical Specifications96Environmental Specifications96B. Tips and Safety Guidelines for Lithium-Ion Batteries97Battery Tips97General Battery Safety97Appropriate Batteries and Chargers98Battery Disposal98Size: 4.86 MBPages: 98Language: EnglishOpen manual
