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... Access the SIM Card 15 Power the Jetpack On and Off 16 Power On 16 Power Off 16 Using the Navigate/Select Buttons 16 Manage Your Jetpack and Settings 17 NETGEAR AirCard App for Smartphones and Tablets 18 Chapter 2 Use Your Jetpack Using Your Jetpack for the First Time 20 Connect to the Jetpack Using Wi-Fi 20 Connect Using a Wi-Fi Network Manager 20 Connect Using WPS 21 Configure a Tethered Connection 21 Jetpack Admin Website...
... Access the SIM Card 15 Power the Jetpack On and Off 16 Power On 16 Power Off 16 Using the Navigate/Select Buttons 16 Manage Your Jetpack and Settings 17 NETGEAR AirCard App for Smartphones and Tablets 18 Chapter 2 Use Your Jetpack Using Your Jetpack for the First Time 20 Connect to the Jetpack Using Wi-Fi 20 Connect Using a Wi-Fi Network Manager 20 Connect Using WPS 21 Configure a Tethered Connection 21 Jetpack Admin Website...
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... Jetpack Admin Website 38 Turn Wi-Fi On or Off When the Jetpack Is Tethered 39 Enable or Disable Wi-Fi Multimedia 39 Chapter 4 Manage Your Jetpack Update the Jetpack Software 42 Update the Software From the Jetpack Display 42 Update the Software From the Jetpack Admin Website 42 Back Up and Restore Jetpack Settings 43 Download Your Jetpack's Settings 43 Restore Your Jetpack's Settings 43 Reset the Jetpack to Factory Default Settings 44 Reset...
... Jetpack Admin Website 38 Turn Wi-Fi On or Off When the Jetpack Is Tethered 39 Enable or Disable Wi-Fi Multimedia 39 Chapter 4 Manage Your Jetpack Update the Jetpack Software 42 Update the Software From the Jetpack Display 42 Update the Software From the Jetpack Admin Website 42 Back Up and Restore Jetpack Settings 43 Download Your Jetpack's Settings 43 Restore Your Jetpack's Settings 43 Reset the Jetpack to Factory Default Settings 44 Reset...
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...Devices to Access the Network 56 Use MAC Filtering to Block Devices 57 Use MAC Filtering to Allow Devices 57 Enable or Disable a DMZ 58 Enable or Disable VPN Pass-Through 59 Configure Port Forwarding 59 Enable Port Forwarding for an Application 59 Remove a Port Forwarding Entry 60 Configure Port Filtering 61 Add an Application to a Port Filtering White List 61 Add an Application to a Port Filtering Black List 62 Remove a Port Filtering Entry 63 Chapter 6 Advanced Settings View or Change the Jetpack's IP Address and Subnet Mask 65 Configure DHCP 66 Enable DHCP 66 Set the DNS Mode...
...Devices to Access the Network 56 Use MAC Filtering to Block Devices 57 Use MAC Filtering to Allow Devices 57 Enable or Disable a DMZ 58 Enable or Disable VPN Pass-Through 59 Configure Port Forwarding 59 Enable Port Forwarding for an Application 59 Remove a Port Forwarding Entry 60 Configure Port Filtering 61 Add an Application to a Port Filtering White List 61 Add an Application to a Port Filtering Black List 62 Remove a Port Filtering Entry 63 Chapter 6 Advanced Settings View or Change the Jetpack's IP Address and Subnet Mask 65 Configure DHCP 66 Enable DHCP 66 Set the DNS Mode...
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... PIN was entered too many times. Displays device details/Internet status. Contact customer service to get the code to unlock the SIM and use the Jetpack. SIM Rejected. The Jetpack can purchase the following accessories: • Micro-USB cable. SIM ICONS No SIM. External antennas are not included with your Jetpack to charge your computer. • Wall/USB charger. View/delete system messages. SIM Blocked...
... PIN was entered too many times. Displays device details/Internet status. Contact customer service to get the code to unlock the SIM and use the Jetpack. SIM Rejected. The Jetpack can purchase the following accessories: • Micro-USB cable. SIM ICONS No SIM. External antennas are not included with your Jetpack to charge your computer. • Wall/USB charger. View/delete system messages. SIM Blocked...
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... device you are adding is WPS enabled, you must turn it on using Wi-Fi. Connect Using a Wi-Fi Network Manager You can use the WPS method to connect the device without using a Wi-Fi network manager: 1. When prompted, enter the Wi-Fi password. Charge the battery. Connect your Wi-Fi network manually. Connect to the Jetpack Using Wi-Fi The default settings allow 15 Wi-Fi-capable devices (such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, digital cameras, printers...
... device you are adding is WPS enabled, you must turn it on using Wi-Fi. Connect Using a Wi-Fi Network Manager You can use the WPS method to connect the device without using a Wi-Fi network manager: 1. When prompted, enter the Wi-Fi password. Charge the battery. Connect your Wi-Fi network manually. Connect to the Jetpack Using Wi-Fi The default settings allow 15 Wi-Fi-capable devices (such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, digital cameras, printers...
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... guest network. 4. When prompted, select Start. 5. The computer or Wi-Fi device connects to the Jetpack Wi-Fi network using the device's WPS button: 1. Configure a Tethered Connection Your Jetpack supports a direct connection through a USB cable to as a "tethered" connection.) Use Your Jetpack 21 Verizon Jetpack® 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot - Open the Wi-Fi Name/Password menu and select Wi-Fi Protected Setup. 3. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on . 2. AC791L Connect Using WPS You can add a WPS-enabled computer or device...
... guest network. 4. When prompted, select Start. 5. The computer or Wi-Fi device connects to the Jetpack Wi-Fi network using the device's WPS button: 1. Configure a Tethered Connection Your Jetpack supports a direct connection through a USB cable to as a "tethered" connection.) Use Your Jetpack 21 Verizon Jetpack® 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot - Open the Wi-Fi Name/Password menu and select Wi-Fi Protected Setup. 3. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on . 2. AC791L Connect Using WPS You can add a WPS-enabled computer or device...
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....com) and select Jetpack Settings > USB Connection and click the Download Win XP Drivers link. AC791L Note: The first time that you use a USB connection for data transfer (and not just for charging your Wi-Fi-capable device to the Jetpack. To download these drivers, sign in with the Jetpack Admin password: Use Your Jetpack 22 Sign In to the Jetpack Admin website: 1. You can use . Open a web browser on page 17...
....com) and select Jetpack Settings > USB Connection and click the Download Win XP Drivers link. AC791L Note: The first time that you use a USB connection for data transfer (and not just for charging your Wi-Fi-capable device to the Jetpack. To download these drivers, sign in with the Jetpack Admin password: Use Your Jetpack 22 Sign In to the Jetpack Admin website: 1. You can use . Open a web browser on page 17...
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... as the default Wi-Fi password. Quick link menu options My Jetpack Home contains the following quick link menu options: • Manage My Jetpack • My Account & Tools • Help & Support Use Your Jetpack 23 The Sign In section closes. Verizon Jetpack® 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot - AC791L a. Note: The default Admin password is powered on page 30. Jetpack Admin Home Page My Jetpack Home allows you to view the Admin password. For...
... as the default Wi-Fi password. Quick link menu options My Jetpack Home contains the following quick link menu options: • Manage My Jetpack • My Account & Tools • Help & Support Use Your Jetpack 23 The Sign In section closes. Verizon Jetpack® 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot - AC791L a. Note: The default Admin password is powered on page 30. Jetpack Admin Home Page My Jetpack Home allows you to view the Admin password. For...
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... turn the Jetpack's Wi-Fi signal off Wi-Fi when tethered check box. 3. Click the Save button. Customize the Wi-Fi Settings 39 If you must download the necessary device drivers using TRU-Install. From the Jetpack Admin website home page, select Jetpack Settings > Jetpack > Preferences. 2. Your settings are saved. Enable or Disable Wi-Fi Multimedia By default Wi-Fi Multimedia is enabled to automatically use Quality of Service (QoS) to assign...
... turn the Jetpack's Wi-Fi signal off Wi-Fi when tethered check box. 3. Click the Save button. Customize the Wi-Fi Settings 39 If you must download the necessary device drivers using TRU-Install. From the Jetpack Admin website home page, select Jetpack Settings > Jetpack > Preferences. 2. Your settings are saved. Enable or Disable Wi-Fi Multimedia By default Wi-Fi Multimedia is enabled to automatically use Quality of Service (QoS) to assign...
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... powered on. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to see if newer software is downloaded. 3. To install the update from the file, click the Browse button and select the file. Manage Your Jetpack 42 AC791L Update the Jetpack Software The Jetpack checks automatically for an update, select Check Now. Open the Software Update screen . Update the Software From the Jetpack Admin Website To update the software and firmware manually: 1. From the Jetpack Admin website home page, select Jetpack Settings > Jetpack > Software Update...
... powered on. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to see if newer software is downloaded. 3. To install the update from the file, click the Browse button and select the file. Manage Your Jetpack 42 AC791L Update the Jetpack Software The Jetpack checks automatically for an update, select Check Now. Open the Software Update screen . Update the Software From the Jetpack Admin Website To update the software and firmware manually: 1. From the Jetpack Admin website home page, select Jetpack Settings > Jetpack > Software Update...
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... using the Jetpack display: 1. Reset the Jetpack to Factory Settings From the Jetpack Admin Website To reset the Jetpack to its factory settings and restarts. From the Jetpack Admin website home page, select Jetpack Settings > Jetpack > Backup & Restore. 2. Click the Restore Factory Defaults button. Click the Restore Factory Defaults button. Verify the Jetpack is powered on. 2. A confirmation page displays. 3. Open the Settings menu and select Factory Reset. 3. Select Yes. The Jetpack returns to its factory default settings. Manage Your Jetpack 45 AC791L...
... using the Jetpack display: 1. Reset the Jetpack to Factory Settings From the Jetpack Admin Website To reset the Jetpack to its factory settings and restarts. From the Jetpack Admin website home page, select Jetpack Settings > Jetpack > Backup & Restore. 2. Click the Restore Factory Defaults button. Click the Restore Factory Defaults button. Verify the Jetpack is powered on. 2. A confirmation page displays. 3. Open the Settings menu and select Factory Reset. 3. Select Yes. The Jetpack returns to its factory default settings. Manage Your Jetpack 45 AC791L...
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AC791L Extend Battery Life By default, the Jetpack is configured to turn it off. • Tether your computer using the micro-USB cable, and disable Wi-Fi. You can extend the battery life in several ways: • When you (LTE or 3G), set to dim to the Jetpack Wi-Fi network. Decrease the brightness of Wi-Fi devices that coverage type only. For more information...
AC791L Extend Battery Life By default, the Jetpack is configured to turn it off. • Tether your computer using the micro-USB cable, and disable Wi-Fi. You can extend the battery life in several ways: • When you (LTE or 3G), set to dim to the Jetpack Wi-Fi network. Decrease the brightness of Wi-Fi devices that coverage type only. For more information...
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This chapter covers the following topics: • View Connected Devices • Manage Blocked Devices • Set Up MAC Filtering • Enable or Disable a DMZ • Enable or Disable VPN Pass-Through • Configure Port Forwarding • Configure Port Filtering 51 You can connect to the Jetpack using port forwarding and port filtering. Control Internet Access 5 You can customize your Jetpack settings to control which devices can also specify custom rules about how Internet traffic is managed using Wi-Fi and the local area network (LAN). 5.
This chapter covers the following topics: • View Connected Devices • Manage Blocked Devices • Set Up MAC Filtering • Enable or Disable a DMZ • Enable or Disable VPN Pass-Through • Configure Port Forwarding • Configure Port Filtering 51 You can connect to the Jetpack using port forwarding and port filtering. Control Internet Access 5 You can customize your Jetpack settings to control which devices can also specify custom rules about how Internet traffic is managed using Wi-Fi and the local area network (LAN). 5.
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... powered on the Jetpack Admin website. You can view a list of devices connected to the Jetpack Wi-Fi network from connecting later. When you block or unblock users, the Jetpack resets to the Jetpack are already connected to the Jetpack network: From the Jetpack Admin website home page, select Connected Devices. Any devices connected to activate the new settings. View Connected Devices From the Jetpack Display Connected devices are connected to the Jetpack. To view connected, devices: 1. Open the Connected Devices 5 menu. 3. Control Internet Access...
... powered on the Jetpack Admin website. You can view a list of devices connected to the Jetpack Wi-Fi network from connecting later. When you block or unblock users, the Jetpack resets to the Jetpack are already connected to the Jetpack network: From the Jetpack Admin website home page, select Connected Devices. Any devices connected to activate the new settings. View Connected Devices From the Jetpack Display Connected devices are connected to the Jetpack. To view connected, devices: 1. Open the Connected Devices 5 menu. 3. Control Internet Access...
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... can block devices using the Connected Devices page or by setting up MAC address filtering. For more information, see Use MAC Filtering to the black list. Select Wi-Fi Devices or USB Tethered to confirm. Select Yes to view the device. 4. Block Connected Devices From the Jetpack Display To block connected devices: 1. Open the Connected Devices 5 menu. 3. Verify the Jetpack is blocked and cannot connect to the Jetpack. AC791L Manage Blocked Devices You can manually add it to Block Devices on page 57. The device is powered...
... can block devices using the Connected Devices page or by setting up MAC address filtering. For more information, see Use MAC Filtering to the black list. Select Wi-Fi Devices or USB Tethered to confirm. Select Yes to view the device. 4. Block Connected Devices From the Jetpack Display To block connected devices: 1. Open the Connected Devices 5 menu. 3. Verify the Jetpack is blocked and cannot connect to the Jetpack. AC791L Manage Blocked Devices You can manually add it to Block Devices on page 57. The device is powered...
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... white list. 6. In the MAC Address field, enter the MAC address of the device. 5. If the DMZ is not enabled, the incoming traffic is routed to a particular IP address. Click the Add button. From the Jetpack Admin website home page, select Jetpack Settings > Advanced > MAC Filter. 2. Click the DMZ button. Verizon Jetpack® 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot - If the DMZ is enabled, then incoming traffic is blocked. 1. The device is added to allow specific devices: 1. Click the Save button. Control Internet Access...
... white list. 6. In the MAC Address field, enter the MAC address of the device. 5. If the DMZ is not enabled, the incoming traffic is routed to a particular IP address. Click the Add button. From the Jetpack Admin website home page, select Jetpack Settings > Advanced > MAC Filter. 2. Click the DMZ button. Verizon Jetpack® 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot - If the DMZ is enabled, then incoming traffic is blocked. 1. The device is added to allow specific devices: 1. Click the Save button. Control Internet Access...
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....) Enable Port Forwarding for an Application You can access a web, FTP, or email server, or a gaming or Internet application hosted by specifying the WAN (public) IP address that your computer. To enable a port forwarding entry for certain application types. From the Jetpack Admin website home page, select Jetpack Settings > Advanced > Firewall. 2. Your settings are saved. Control Internet Access 59 Enable or Disable VPN Pass-Through You can set up a virtual private network (VPN) to connect to a corporate network using . • Internet users can enable port forwarding...
....) Enable Port Forwarding for an Application You can access a web, FTP, or email server, or a gaming or Internet application hosted by specifying the WAN (public) IP address that your computer. To enable a port forwarding entry for certain application types. From the Jetpack Admin website home page, select Jetpack Settings > Advanced > Firewall. 2. Your settings are saved. Control Internet Access 59 Enable or Disable VPN Pass-Through You can set up a virtual private network (VPN) to connect to a corporate network using . • Internet users can enable port forwarding...
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... DNS, see Set the DNS Mode on your network. Click the Save button. Select the DHCP server button. 3. In the DHCP address range fields, enter the starting and ending addresses in the range of IP addresses available for devices connected to your device to dynamically (that 's on page 67. 4. These are the starting and ending IP addresses. Enable DHCP Normally, DHCP is , not permanently) assign to computers connected to when you use static IP addresses). The start address must be configured with TCP/IP settings...
... DNS, see Set the DNS Mode on your network. Click the Save button. Select the DHCP server button. 3. In the DHCP address range fields, enter the starting and ending addresses in the range of IP addresses available for devices connected to your device to dynamically (that 's on page 67. 4. These are the starting and ending IP addresses. Enable DHCP Normally, DHCP is , not permanently) assign to computers connected to when you use static IP addresses). The start address must be configured with TCP/IP settings...
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... DNS mode: 1. The routing hardware assigns to DHCP clients the DNS servers specified in the DNS 1 and DNS 2 fields. (These fields appear when the Manual radio button is selected.) Use this feature so that the DHCP clients are to a LTE or CDMA service only. Advanced Settings 67 You can change this option to your network is powered on. From the Jetpack Admin website home page, select Jetpack Settings > Advanced > DNS. 2. The DNS server specified by your service provider's mobile broadband network. AC791L Set the DNS Mode The DNS mode setting...
... DNS mode: 1. The routing hardware assigns to DHCP clients the DNS servers specified in the DNS 1 and DNS 2 fields. (These fields appear when the Manual radio button is selected.) Use this feature so that the DHCP clients are to a LTE or CDMA service only. Advanced Settings 67 You can change this option to your network is powered on. From the Jetpack Admin website home page, select Jetpack Settings > Advanced > DNS. 2. The DNS server specified by your service provider's mobile broadband network. AC791L Set the DNS Mode The DNS mode setting...
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... answers to the Jetpack? AC791L Questions About Connecting Devices and Internet Access Review this section for your connection status, alerts or messages. • Check the Alerts screen and resolve any security programs or firewalls on your computer or Wi-Fi device. Yes, you are experiencing problems connecting to the Jetpack, try using another computer or Wi-Fi device to connect to the Internet, try the following suggestions...
... answers to the Jetpack? AC791L Questions About Connecting Devices and Internet Access Review this section for your connection status, alerts or messages. • Check the Alerts screen and resolve any security programs or firewalls on your computer or Wi-Fi device. Yes, you are experiencing problems connecting to the Jetpack, try using another computer or Wi-Fi device to connect to the Internet, try the following suggestions...
