Netgear 790S User's Guide

350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134 USAJanuary 2015202-11498-01Zain Mobile Hotspot AirCard 790SUser Manual

Get Started 10Zain Mobile Hotspot Network indicator. These icons show the type of cellular network:• 4G. An LTE network is available.• H+. DC-HSPA+,

Troubleshooting 100Zain Mobile Hotspot If you reset the hotspot, all of your customizations are lost. If you want to keep them, save them before doing

Troubleshooting 101 Zain Mobile Hotspot5. Tap Factory Reset > button.6. Tap the Yes button.7. Tap the Begin Reset button.A factory reset takes a

Troubleshooting 102Zain Mobile Hotspot 2. From a computer or wireless device that is connected to your network, launch an Internet browser.3. Enter

Troubleshooting 103 Zain Mobile Hotspot33 Service Option not subscribed34 Service Option temporarily out of order36 Regular deactivation37 QoS not acc

Troubleshooting 104Zain Mobile Hotspot 263 PDP Establish Max Timeout264 PDP Activate Max Timeout265 PDP Modify Max Timeout266 PDP Inactivate Max Timeo

105AA. SpecificationsThis appendix covers the following topics: • Mechanical Specifications• Environmental Specifications• Supported RF Bands

Specifications106Zain Mobile Hotspot Mechanical SpecificationsEnvironmental SpecificationsTable 6. Recommended operating and storage temperaturesEnv

Get Started 11 Zain Mobile HotspotAccessoriesThe following accessories are included with your hotspot:• Micro USB cable . Use this cable to recharge t

Get Started 12Zain Mobile Hotspot Jump Boost Another DeviceYou can give a boost to your smartphone if it is low or out of battery power by connecting

Get Started 13 Zain Mobile HotspotSet Up and Connect to the InternetThe battery and micro SIM card are pre-installed in your hotspot. If you need to r

Get Started 14Zain Mobile Hotspot 4. Insert the battery as shown.BatteryGold contactsEnsure that the gold contacts on the battery line up with the go

Get Started 15 Zain Mobile Hotspot2. Insert the battery as shown.BatteryGold contactsEnsure that the gold contacts on the battery line up with the go

Get Started 16Zain Mobile Hotspot b. Select the Wi-Fi name displayed on the hotspot touchscreen and connect to it.c. When prompted, enter your Wi-Fi

Get Started 17 Zain Mobile HotspotYou can visit the hotspot web page at http://hotspot.zain or http://192.168.1.1 to customize your hotspot’s advanced

Get Started 18Zain Mobile Hotspot NETGEAR AirCard App for Smartphones and TabletsDownload and use the complimentary NETGEAR AirCard app to view your c

Get Started 19 Zain Mobile Hotspothotspot touchscreen. If the screen is blank (a power-saving feature), press and quickly release the Power key. The d

2Zain Mobile Hotspot SupportContact your Internet service provider for technical support.ComplianceFor regulatory compliance information, visit http:

2022. Use Your Mobile HotspotThis chapter explains how to use your hotspot. The chapter covers the following topics:• View Data Usage• Manage Wi-Fi•

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 21 Zain Mobile HotspotView Data UsageYou can view an estimate of your data usage on the hotspot web page and on the hotspot to

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 22Zain Mobile Hotspot The hotspot web page displays the data usage for the current billing cycle and for the current broadband

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 23 Zain Mobile HotspotSpecify the Wi-Fi SettingsFrom the touchscreen, you can specify a number of Wi-Fi settings. For more det

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 24Zain Mobile Hotspot The Wi-Fi Options screen displays.5. To disable the Wi-Fi signal in a restricted area, tap the > but

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 25 Zain Mobile Hotspot9. To power down the Wi-Fi radio after a set period of inactivity, tap the > button next to Wi-Fi St

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 26Zain Mobile Hotspot 4. Select Wi-Fi > Options.5. In the Wi-Fi Profiles list, select a predefined profile or select Cust

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 27 Zain Mobile HotspotThe Wi-Fi Options screen that displays depends on the Wi-Fi profile that is selected.6. To modify the d

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 28Zain Mobile Hotspot Connect to Wi-Fi from Wireless DeviceYou can connect up to 15 wireless devices (such as smartphones, lap

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 29 Zain Mobile Hotspot4. Tap the WPS button.5. Tap the Pair with Main Wi-Fi or Pair with Secondary Wi-Fi button.6. Within t

3ContentsChapter 1 Get StartedKnow Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 30Zain Mobile Hotspot 4. Select Wi-Fi > Connect.5. Click the WPS button for either the main Wi-Fi or secondary Wi-Fi ne

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 31 Zain Mobile Hotspot2. Tap the Home ( ) button.3. Tap the Wi-Fi button.4. Tap the Guest Wi-Fi button.5. Slide the OFF bu

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 32Zain Mobile Hotspot  To enable guest Wi-Fi from the hotspot web page:1. From a computer or wireless device that is connect

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 33 Zain Mobile HotspotNote: The default values are appropriate to support a guest network.6. Click the Submit button.Guest Wi

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 34Zain Mobile Hotspot  To enable dual-band Wi-Fi from the hotspot web page:1. From a computer or wireless device that is con

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 35 Zain Mobile HotspotSet the Maximum Number of Connected DevicesYou can connect up to 15 wireless devices to the hotspot. The

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 36Zain Mobile Hotspot The Max Wi-Fi Devices screen displays.6. Slide the button to specify how you want the Wi-Fi devices to

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 37 Zain Mobile HotspotThe Wi-Fi Options screen displays. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen.5. From the Max Wi-Fi list,

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 38Zain Mobile Hotspot 2. Tap the Home ( ) button.3. Tap the Wi-Fi button.4. Tap the Devices button. To view the connected

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 39 Zain Mobile HotspotA list of devices connected to the main Wi-Fi and guest Wi-Fi networks displays on the home screen.If yo

4Zain Mobile Hotspot Manage Hotspot Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Change Networ

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 40Zain Mobile Hotspot 4. Tap the Devices button.5. Tap the device that you want to block.6. Tap the Block Device button.7.

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 41 Zain Mobile HotspotA list of devices connected to the main Wi-Fi and guest Wi-Fi networks displays on the home screen.4. C

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 42Zain Mobile Hotspot 5. Tap the Blocked List button.Note: Devices display when Blocked List feature is set to ON. To view a

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 43 Zain Mobile Hotspot To unblock a device from the touchscreen:1. To wake up the device, press the Power key.2. Tap the Ho

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 44Zain Mobile Hotspot 6. Tap the device that you want to unblock.7. Tap the Unblock button.The device has access to your net

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 45 Zain Mobile HotspotSet Mobile Broadband OptionsBy default, the mobile hotspot automatically connects to your service provid

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 46Zain Mobile Hotspot 5. To set the network mode, tap the Network Mode > button.6. Tap the radio button for the selection

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 47 Zain Mobile Hotspot4. Select Settings > Network > Preferences.5. Select an Auto Connect option:• Never (connect man

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 48Zain Mobile Hotspot  To view alerts from the touchscreen:1. To wake up the device, press the Power key.2. Tap the Home (

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 49 Zain Mobile HotspotAdjust Wi-Fi Settings to Optimize Battery LifeIf the devices you are connecting to your Wi-Fi network ar

5 Zain Mobile Hotspotor the hotspot web page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Your devic

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 50Zain Mobile Hotspot 5. To disable the Wi-Fi signal when you are on a USB tether, tap the Wi-Fi Signal > button.6. Slide

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 51 Zain Mobile HotspotUse the hotspot web page to set up a profile that is more detailed than the basic profiles offered on th

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 52Zain Mobile Hotspot • USB Tethering. If you are tethering your hotspot to your device and do not want to use Wi-Fi for othe

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 53 Zain Mobile Hotspot2. Tap the Home ( ) button.3. Tap the Settings button.4. Tap the Display button.5. Tap the Display B

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 54Zain Mobile Hotspot 7. Tap the Back ( ) button.8. Tap the Display Timeout > button.9. Tap the radio button for the sel

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 55 Zain Mobile Hotspot4. Select Settings > General > Device.5. Adjust any of these settings:• Display Brightness . Sel

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 56Zain Mobile Hotspot  To recharge the battery from a wall socket:1. Attach one end of the micro USB cable to the connector

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 57 Zain Mobile HotspotNote: The touchscreen goes into sleep mode after a set time to extend battery life. To wake up the touch

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 58Zain Mobile Hotspot 3. Tap the Settings button.4. Tap the USB Tethering button.5. Slide the OFF button to the ON position

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 59 Zain Mobile Hotspot3. Tap the Settings button.4. Tap the Airplane Mode button.5. Slide the OFF button to the ON position

611. Get StartedThis chapter provides an overview of Zain Mobile Hotspot features, and instructions for how to set up your mobile hotspot and connec

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 60Zain Mobile Hotspot 4. Click the Jump Boost button.5. Click the Enable Airplane Mode button.Airplane mode is enabled.Manag

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 61 Zain Mobile HotspotYou can also block undesired hotspot users. For more information, see View or Block Connected Users on p

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 62Zain Mobile Hotspot 4. To change the network name and password of the main Wi-Fi, tap the Main Wi-Fi button.5. To change t

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 63 Zain Mobile Hotspot15. For guest Wi-Fi, to change the password each time you enable guest Wi-Fi, select the New password ea

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 64Zain Mobile Hotspot The Wi-Fi Options screen that displays depends on the Wi-Fi profile that is selected.6. In the Main Wi-

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 65 Zain Mobile HotspotThe default password is admin. The password is case-sensitive.The Home screen displays.4. Select Settin

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 66Zain Mobile Hotspot 3. Enter the administrator login password.The default password is admin. The password is case-sensitive

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 67 Zain Mobile HotspotView Details About Your Mobile HotspotYou can view details about your device such as the model number, s

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 68Zain Mobile Hotspot 5. Tap the Device Information > button. To view details about your device from the hotspot web page

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 69 Zain Mobile Hotspot4. Click the About link.Update Mobile Hotspot Software and FirmwareThe hotspot checks automatically for

Get Started 7 Zain Mobile HotspotKnow Your DeviceYour mobile hotspot enables you to create a Wi-Fi access point in any location with cellular network

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 70Zain Mobile Hotspot 2. Tap the Home ( ) button.3. Tap the Settings button.4. Tap the More button.5. Tap the Software Upd

Use Your Mobile Hotspot 71 Zain Mobile Hotspot8. Tap the Update now button to install the update. To update software from the hotspot web page:1. F

7233. Advanced SettingsThis chapter provides information about how to configure various aspects of the hotspot such as Wi-Fi settings, WAN settings,

Advanced Settings 73 Zain Mobile HotspotBack Up and Restore Hotspot SettingsYou can back up and restore hotspot settings. Backing up and restoring is

Advanced Settings 74Zain Mobile Hotspot The default password is admin. The password is case-sensitive.The Home screen displays.4. Select Settings >

Advanced Settings 75 Zain Mobile Hotspot3. Enter the administrator login password.The default password is admin. The password is case-sensitive.The H

Advanced Settings 76Zain Mobile Hotspot • Broadcast Network Name. If you select the Show radio button, your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) is broadcast to

Advanced Settings 77 Zain Mobile HotspotConfigure Mobile BroadbandYou can configure mobile broadband settings to view WAN details such as the active n

Advanced Settings 78Zain Mobile Hotspot Enable Port Forwarding If your computer is hosting a server, you can enable port forwarding so that other user

Advanced Settings 79 Zain Mobile HotspotEnable Port Filtering You can select which applications (for example, HTTP, FTP, email servers) can access the

Get Started 8Zain Mobile Hotspot Power KeyUse the Power key to wake the hotspot and to power the device on and off.Table 1. Power key usageDesired Re

Advanced Settings 80Zain Mobile Hotspot Enable IP Passthrough ModeTo turn off the hotspot router functionality and assign the network IP address direc

Advanced Settings 81 Zain Mobile Hotspot4. Select Settings > Router > Basic.5. In the LAN section, select the Enabled radio button next to IP

Advanced Settings 82Zain Mobile Hotspot 4. Select Settings > Router > Basic.5. In the LAN section, select the On radio button next to VPN Pass

Advanced Settings 83 Zain Mobile Hotspot4. Select Settings > Network > APN.5. Click the Add button.6. Enter the name of the network service p

Advanced Settings 84Zain Mobile Hotspot  To select the APN to use:1. From a computer or wireless device that is connected to your network, launch an

Advanced Settings 85 Zain Mobile HotspotEnable DMZIn a demilitarized zone (DMZ) network configuration, a computer runs outside the firewall in the DMZ

Advanced Settings 86Zain Mobile Hotspot If the hotspot is tethered using a USB cable, this address is 192.168.1.4. If the hotspot is connected using W

Advanced Settings 87 Zain Mobile HotspotThe DNS mode setting specifies how the DNS servers are obtained. If you select Auto, the servers use the DNS r

8844. Frequently Asked QuestionsThis chapter provides answers to questions you might have about your hotspot. (Also see Chapter 5, Troubleshooting.)

Frequently Asked Questions 89 Zain Mobile HotspotWhy can’t I connect a device to the hotspot?If you are experiencing problems connecting to the hotspo

Get Started 9 Zain Mobile HotspotTouchscreen ElementsYou can use the touchscreen icons and other screen elements to view the hotspot’s status, configu

Frequently Asked Questions 90Zain Mobile Hotspot Why is the download or upload speed slow?Data transfer speed depends on signal strength and interferi

Frequently Asked Questions 91 Zain Mobile Hotspot2. Tap the Home ( ) button.3. Tap the Settings button.4. Tap the More button.5. Tap Factory Reset

Frequently Asked Questions 92Zain Mobile Hotspot 6. Tap the Yes button.7. Tap the Begin Reset button.A factory reset takes about one minute.8. Afte

Frequently Asked Questions 93 Zain Mobile HotspotWhy doesn’t the Connect / Disconnect button appear on the hotspot web page?You can use the Connect /

Frequently Asked Questions 94Zain Mobile Hotspot How do I find out how many users are connected to my hotspot’s Wi-Fi networks?The number on the Wi-F

Frequently Asked Questions 95 Zain Mobile HotspotThe IP address is displayed in the right pane. To find the IP address on devices running other opera

Frequently Asked Questions 96Zain Mobile Hotspot  To find the MAC address on a Mac OS X device:1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences >

9755. TroubleshootingThis chapter provides suggestions for troubleshooting problems that might arise when you are using your mobile hotspot. The cha

Troubleshooting 98Zain Mobile Hotspot The Wi-Fi network name does not appear in the list of networksIf you do not see the hotspot’s Wi-Fi networks fr

Troubleshooting 99 Zain Mobile HotspotThe hotspot does not connect to your service provider’s networkIf your hotspot does not connect to your service