October 2012
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This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed of within the European Union,
this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction
implementing the WEEE Directive.
Router Setup
The router is preinstalled with an active SIM card and works out of the box. No setup
is required for a 4G connection. 4G LTE connection and signal strength are
indicated by two LEDs on the front of the device.
You can configure the router to use Ethernet as the primary and 4G as the fallback
broadband connection.
To configure Ethernet as the broadband connection:
1.
Using a web browser, log in to the
router’s user interface by typing the
address
www.routerlogin.com
.
2.
Enter the user name
admin
and
default password
password
to open
the router’s main settings screen.
3.
Click
Broadband Settings
to
configure a broadband connection
mode.
Preset Wireless Security
This product has a preset unique Wifi network name (SSID) and WPA/WPA2-PSK
passphrase that are located on the label on the bottom of the product. The default
SSID and passphrase are uniquely generated for every device to protect and
maximize your wireless security.
Blue
4G LTE signal
Off
No signal
Blue
High
Green
Medium
Amber
Low
Off
No signal
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the WiFi network name (SSID)
or WPA/WPA2-PAK passphrase. If you change these settings during the
installation process, the information on the bottom of the product does not apply.
FAQs
•
For a strong Internet connection, where should I locate my mobile broadband
router?
For Internet coverage, check with your ISP to find out what its service areas
are. For better 4G broadband signal strength, place the unit near a window.
•
How do I join the router’s wireless (WiFi) network?
-
Open the wireless software that manages your wireless connections on
the wireless device (iPhone
®
, laptop computer, gaming device) that you
want to connect to your router.
-
The wireless software scans for all wireless networks in your area. Look
for your WiFi network—the SSID and passphrase are preconfigured and
are printed on bottom of your router.
-
Select your WiFi network, and connect.
-
For a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) connection—NETGEAR calls this
Push 'N' Connect—press the
WPS
button on the router. It looks like
. Within 2 minutes, follow the software instructions on your WiFi
device to complete the WPS process.
Troubleshooting
What should I do if the router does not connect to the Internet?
•
Check with your ISP to ensure that there is good coverage in the area.
•
Ensure that your mobile broadband account is active.
•
Ensure that the SIM card is inserted properly into the router.
•
Locate the router near the window or other area of the building.
The router Internet LED is lit, but I cannot access the Internet using WiFi.
•
Check your WiFi connection.
•
For help with troubleshooting WiFi connections, log in to the router menu using
Ethernet and click the link to the online user manual.
Technical Support
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and
use it to register your product at
https://my.netgear.com
.
You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support.
NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR web site.
For product updates and web support, visit
http://support.netgear.com
. For telephone
support, call 1-888-NETGEAR or 1-888-638-4327.
NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources.
You can get the user manual online at
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com
or through
a link in the product’s user interface.
WARNING:
Do not
stack equipment or place equipment in tight spaces, in drawers,
or on carpets. Make sure your equipment is surrounded by at least 2 inches (5 cm) of
air space.
