Sierra Wireless AirCard 762S Mobile HotspotUser Guide4111970Rev 2

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Rev 2 May.12 1111: Get StartedThis chapter provides an overview of AirCard® 762S Mobile Hotspot features, and instructions on how to set up your mo

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide12 4111970• The Homepage (see page 19)• AirCard Watcher App for Smartphones and Tablets (see page 19)Mobile Hot

Get StartedRev 2 May.12 13Mute or Enable AudioTo mute or enable audio:1. Do one of the following:· Press and hold the WPS button + Navigation key f

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide14 4111970Icons on the LCD ScreenThe icons on the LCD screen indicate the status of the mobile hotspot.DNA

Get StartedRev 2 May.12 15AccessoriesDepending on your service provider, the following accessories may be included:• Micro USB cable — Used mainly

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide16 4111970Set Up and Connect to the InternetInsert the SIM Card Depending on your service provider, the SIM car

Get StartedRev 2 May.12 17Note: Depending on your service provider, the battery may come partially-charged and ready to go. When the battery needs

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide18 4111970b. Click Submit.c. Enter your SIM PIN in the next pop-up window. If you are using a DNA SIM card, the

Get StartedRev 2 May.12 19AirCard Watcher App for Smartphones and TabletsDownload the complimentary AirCard Watcher™ app from www.sierrawireless.co

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide20 4111970You can view some information about the device without being logged in as Administrator, but to view

Rev 2 May.12 2122: Use Your Mobile HotspotThis chapter provides information on how to use your mobile hotspot.Note: To change settings you need to

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide22 4111970· Always auto connect except when roaming — The mobile hotspot automati-cally attempts to connect onl

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 2 May.12 23Select a LanguageThe first time you power on the mobile hotspot, you can choose the desired language. Press t

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide24 41119703. To disable the Wi-Fi radio, beside Enable Wi-Fi, select Off.4. Click Ok to confirm.View / Block Co

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 2 May.12 25To unblock a user and allow that device access to your network:1. Click the Advanced Settings icon ( ).2. Sel

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide26 41119702. Click the Wi-Fi icon ( ).3. Click Add Device.4. Select the WPS tab.• If the Wi-Fi device you are a

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 2 May.12 27View Messages / AlertsYour mobile hotspot can display messages from your service provider and alerts to advis

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide28 4111970Use the GPS Feature1. On the Mobile Hotspot Homepage, log in as Administrator.2. Click the GPS icon (

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 2 May.12 29· Long Wi-Fi range — Enables you to have your laptop (or other Wi-Fi device) further from your mobile hotspot

PrefaceRev 2 May.12 3Important NoticeDue to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide30 41119704. Set the desired options. For example, you can:· Turn the Power LED and LCD backlight off.· Set the

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 2 May.12 314. Select the desired options.5. Click Save. (Save button appears once you make a selection.)Change Device Se

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide32 4111970· By default, the SSID and Wi-Fi Passphrase are shown on the LCD screen. If you do not want these to

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 2 May.12 33an issue, they may ask you to save this information and email the file to them.)4. Click Save to File.The fil

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide34 41119703. Replace the back cover.4. On the Mobile Hotspot Homepage, log in as Administrator.5. Click the mic

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 2 May.12 35Share or Access Files over Wi-FiIf you want to upload, as well as view and download shared files, see View, u

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide36 41119704. Click Connect.You'll be asked to enter a user name and password. Leave the user name field bl

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 2 May.12 37Recharge the BatteryThe battery comes partially charged. You can recharge the battery from a wall socket or f

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide38 4111970The battery icon on the LCD screen indicates when the battery is fully charged. Update the FirmwareNe

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 2 May.12 39Update the firmware from the LCD screenWhen new firmware is available for downloading, you will receive a mes

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide4 4111970Patents This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This product incl

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide40 41119703. Click More Details.4. Click Download Now. You can continue to use the mobile hotspot while the fir

Use Your Mobile HotspotRev 2 May.12 416. Click Install Now, or click Cancel if you want to install the firmware later. If you do not install the fi

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Rev 2 May.12 4333: Advanced SettingsThis chapter provides information on how to change advanced settings. The advanced settings enable you to confi

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide44 41119704. Click Save. Do not Automatically Install Driver for USB TetheringBy default, a host driver is inst

Advanced SettingsRev 2 May.12 454. Click Save. Export / Import Router OptionsYou can export and import hotspot (router) settings. This is useful if

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide46 41119703. On the Device > Basic tab, beside Import Router Settings, type the path or use the Browse butto

Advanced SettingsRev 2 May.12 474. Click Save. Lock or Unlock Device KeysYou can lock the device keys and buttons so you do not accidently select a

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide48 4111970Set Connection PreferencesTo set the connection preferences:1. On the Mobile Hotspot Homepage, log in

Advanced SettingsRev 2 May.12 49Enable SIM SecurityWhen SIM security is enabled, you will be asked to enter your Admin Password and SIM PIN before

PrefaceRev 2 May.12 5Contact InformationConsult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware upgrade

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide50 4111970You are allowed 5 attempts to enter the correct PIN. If you run out of available attempts the PIN wil

Advanced SettingsRev 2 May.12 512. Click Submit.Or1. If you are already logged in as Administrator, click the Advanced Settings icon ().2. Go to WA

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide52 41119704. If desired, click the button to view a list of connected devices.Set Wi-Fi Network OptionsTo set t

Advanced SettingsRev 2 May.12 532347. If you are experiencing inconsistent data flow, you can make minor changes to this value to try to alleviate

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide54 4111970Set MAC Filter ModeMAC (Media Access Control) filtering enables you to block unauthorized Wi-Fi devic

Advanced SettingsRev 2 May.12 551. In the drop-down menu, select Allow only those in list.2. Enter the MAC address of the device and click Add.3. C

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide56 41119704. Select the Port Filtering Mode:· Black List — to select applications not allowed to access the Int

Advanced SettingsRev 2 May.12 574. Select Enable beside VPN Passthrough, and click Save. (Save button appears once you make a selection.)Enable DMZ

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide58 4111970For tips on finding a computer’s IP address, see How do I find my computer’s IP address? on page 63.

Advanced SettingsRev 2 May.12 594. Enter the desired information.If the DHCP Server is enabled, it automatically assigns an IP address to each devi

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Rev 2 May.12 6144: Frequently Asked QuestionsThis chapter provides answers to questions you may have about your mobile hotspot. (Also see Troublesh

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide62 4111970How do I turn the mobile hotspot off?Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds, or click the Pow

Frequently Asked QuestionsRev 2 May.12 63How do I find my computer’s IP address?The steps for finding your computer’s IP address depend on the oper

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide64 4111970LinuxRefer to the user documentation for the Linux distribution.Other operating systemsRefer to the u

Rev 2 May.12 6555: TroubleshootingThis chapter provides suggestions for troubleshooting problems that may arise when using your mobile hotspot.The

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide66 4111970b. Launch your browser and go to the homepage.c. Click the Wi-Fi users icon ( ).d. Under Enable Wi-Fi

TroubleshootingRev 2 May.12 67To reset the mobile hotspot on the homepage:1. On the Mobile Hotspot Homepage, log in as Administrator.2. Click the A

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide68 41119705. Click Save.SIM MEP LockedContact your service provider for the MEP unlock codes and a tool to unlo

TroubleshootingRev 2 May.12 6934 Service Option temporarily out of order36 Regular deactivation37 QOS not accepted38 Network failure39 Reactiv

Rev 2 May.12 7ContentsGet Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Know Y

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide70 4111970265 PDP Modify Max Timeout266 PDP Inactivate Max Timeout267 PDP Lower layer Error268 PDP Duplicat

Rev 2 May.12 7166: SpecificationsMechanical SpecificationsEnvironmental SpecificationsWeight 108 g (3.8 oz.)Length 97.4 mm (3.8 in.)Width 57.1 mm (

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Rev 2 May.12 7377: Regulatory and Safety InformationNoticeBecause of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can

AirCard 762S Mobile Hotspot User Guide74 4111970Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular telephone services t

Rev 2 May.12 75Aaccessoriesincluded, 15purchasing optional accessories, 15add a wireless device, 25Admin login, 20Admin login, forgot, 61AirCa

User Guide76 4111970Vview connected users, 24VPN passthrough, 55, 56WWAN information, view, 47White ListMAC filtering, 54port filtering, 56Wi-F

ContentsRev 2 May.12 8Use the microSD Card to Share Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Before you Begin . . . . .

ContentsRev 2 May.12 9Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Mechanic