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2 Device BasicsSection 1ADevice Basics⽧ Your Device (page 3)⽧ Components of Your Device (page 3)⽧ 3G and 4G Networks (page 4)⽧ Package Contents

92 Settings●Roaming Status — Home, or roaming (outside of Sprint coverage).●Allow 3G Roaming — enable or disable 3G roaming.●PRL Version — The

Settings 93SettingsSection 5IGPS Settings⽧ Setting the GPS Mode (page 93)⽧ Setting the GPS Fix Rate (page 94)⽧ Using Metric Units (page 94)⽧ Ch

94 SettingsSetting the GPS Fix RateThe GPS fix rate determines how often GPS fixes are obtained. This option is available only if the fix mode

Settings 95SettingsAccuracyThe accuracy setting determines how accurate the location information is.1. Log in to the home page.2. Click Advance

96 SettingsSection 5JConfiguring the Router Tab⽧ Basic Panel (page 96)⽧ LAN Panel (page 97)⽧ Port Forward Panel (page 101)⽧ Port Trigger Panel

Settings 97SettingsUPnP (Universal Plug and Play)UPnP provides simple and robust connectivity among consumer electronics, intelligent appliance

98 Settings● DHCP IP Address Range — The starting and ending address of the range of IP addresses available for the device to dynamically (that

Settings 99SettingsIf DHCP is disabled, you must configure each device on the network with:● Fixed (permanent/static) IP address.● DNS server a

100 SettingsViewing the Static IP Assignment List1. Log in to the home page.2. Click Advanced settings > Router > LAN.3. Ensure DHCP is e

Settings 101SettingsDNS ModeThe DNS Mode setting specifies how the DNS servers (that the DHCP clients are to communicate with) are obtained.1.

Device Basics 3Device BasicsYour DeviceThe device provides a simple way to use your 3G/4G Internet connection with any Wi-Fi-enabled device, an

102 SettingsEnabling Port ForwardingBefore you can use or configure Port Forwarding, you must enable it.1. Log in to the home page.2. Click Adv

Settings 103SettingsPort Trigger PanelSome applications require multiple ports open for communication, many of which may be initiated by a comp

104 Settings9. Click Add.10. Click Save.Removing Ports From the Port Triggering List1. Ensure you’ve enabled port triggering. See “Enabling Por

Settings 105SettingsConfiguring DMZ1. Ensure you’ve enabled DMZ. See “Enabling DMZ” on page 104.2. Click Advanced settings > Router > DMZ

106 SettingsResetting the Software to Default Settings (Through the Reset Button)1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the device.2. Fin

Settings 107Settings4. Replace the battery compartment cover.5. Check the device LCD. If it displays “Reset to factory defaults? Press to acc

108 SettingsSection 5KExporting and Importing Settings⽧ Exporting Settings (page 108)⽧ Importing Settings (page 108)Exporting SettingsSettings

Settings 109SettingsSection 5LLogs⽧ Logs Available (page 109)⽧ Connection History (page 109)⽧ System Events (page 110)⽧ Setting the Method Used

110 SettingsSystem EventsYou can enable or disable, as a group, the logging of the following events:● Software update available● Network update

Settings 111SettingsSetting the Method Used for Time AcquisitionTime information is stored in the connection history log and system events log.

4 Device Basics3G and 4G NetworksThese wireless networks connect you to the Internet. Depending on your coverage area, you may have:● Both 3G a

112 SettingsSection 5MSetup Pages⽧ Welcome to Your Device Window - Select an Option (page 112)Welcome to Your Device Window - Select an OptionT

Section 6Resources

114 ResourcesSection 6AMore Information⽧ Visiting the Sprint Website (page 114)⽧ Contacting Customer Service (page 114)⽧ Online Help (page 114)

Resources 115ResourcesContextual Help in the Advanced Settings WindowWhen you move the cursor over a field or button in Advanced Settings, help

116 ResourcesSection 6BFrequently Asked Questions⽧ How Can I Tell I’m Connected to 3G/4G? (page 116)⽧ How Do I Connect to Wi-Fi? (page 116)⽧ Is

Resources 117ResourcesLinuxPlease see the user documentation of the Linux distribution.Other operating systemsPlease see the user documentation

118 ResourcesWhat is GPS?GPS stands for Global Positioning System, which is a system that uses a series of 24 geosynchronous satellites to prov

Resources 119ResourcesSection 6CTips⽧ Extending Battery Life (page 119)⽧ Device Location (page 120)⽧ Improving Signal Strength (page 120)⽧ Impr

120 ResourcesDevice Location● Avoid moisture or extreme temperatures.● For improved reception, place the device near a closed window.● Place yo

Resources 121ResourcesImproving Wi-Fi Performance● Try a different channel number. See “Wi-Fi Channel” on page 90.● Check whether any device up

Device Basics 5Device BasicsCare and MaintenanceAs with any electronic device, you should handle this device with care to ensure reliable opera

122 Resources4. If the Wi-Fi client network adapter is by Intel, click Advanced and, in the Property list, click Power Management and move the

Resources 123ResourcesMac OS X1. From the Apple menu ( ), select System Preferences.2. Select Network.3. Select the adapter that is connecting

124 ResourcesSection 6DTroubleshooting Tips⽧ General Tips (page 124)⽧ LCD Is Dark (page 124)⽧ Insufficient Signal Strength (page 125)⽧ Messages

Resources 125ResourcesIf the LCD is still dark, use the USB to Micro B cable to connect the device to the AC charger or to a computer.Insuffici

126 ResourcesConnection Error1. Log in to the home page.2. Click Advanced settings ( ).3. Click WAN > Setup > Update 3G Profile.4. If an

Resources 127ResourcesCannot Connect to Wi-FiIf your computer cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network of the Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot, ensure

128 ResourcesCheck the following:● The device is turned on. See “Turning Your Device On” on page 13.● You have established a connection to the

Resources 129ResourcesCannot Connect to the 3G/4G Network● Ensure your computer is connected to the device (through the USB to Micro B cable or

Section 7Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory Information

6 Getting StartedSection 1BGetting Started⽧ System Requirements (page 6)System Requirements● One or more computers that support Wi-Fi (802.11b/

132 Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory InformationSection 7ATechnical Specifications⽧ LED Operation (page 132)⽧ Radio

Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory Information 133Specifications and RegulatoryRadio Frequency and Electrical Specifi

134 Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory InformationSoftware SpecificationsCDMA (3G) specificationIS-2000 Release 0Data

Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory Information 135Specifications and RegulatoryEnvironmental SpecificationsOperating

136 Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory InformationSection 7BSafety Information⽧ Important Notice (page 136)⽧ Safety a

Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory Information 137Specifications and RegulatoryProper Battery Use and DisposalNote:Im

138 Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory InformationSection 7CRegulatory NoticesThe design of the Overdrive 3G/4G Mobil

Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory Information 139Specifications and RegulatorySection 7DLegal⽧ Patents (page 139)⽧ L

140 Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory Informationsoftware (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receiv

Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory Information 141Specifications and Regulatory2. You may modify your copy or copies

Section 2Your Device

142 Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory InformationIf distribution of executable or object code is made by offering ac

Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory Information 143Specifications and Regulatory9. The Free Software Foundation may pu

144 Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory InformationThis program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modif

Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory Information 145Specifications and RegulatoryKevin GibbsJohn EstabrookNational Labo

146 Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory InformationTHIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS

Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory Information 147Specifications and RegulatoryThis product includes cryptographic so

148 Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory InformationOTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN

Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory Information 149Specifications and Regulatory2. The name(s) of the authors of this

150 Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory InformationTHE AUTHORS OF THIS SOFTWARE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO

Technical Specifications, Safety Information, and Regulatory Information 151Specifications and RegulatoryIN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS AND COPY

8 Your DeviceSection 2AYour Device⽧ Battery (page 9)⽧ Connecting Through USB (page 10)⽧ Charging the Device (page 11)⽧ Power Button (page 13)⽧

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Index 153IndexIndexNumerics3GOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43G panel of the WAN tab . . . . . . . . . . .

154 IndexAllow 3G roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 92Allow all in list (giving computers access to the network) . . . . . . . .

Index 155IndexSharing your connection . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Connect/Disconnect (logging) . . . . . . . . . . 109ConnectedHow to tell you

156 IndexDisable Wi-Fi upon USB-PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Disable Wi-Fi when connected via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index 157IndexLocation, current, opening in a Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Mapping service . . . . . .

158 IndexIcons on LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Not lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Timeou

Index 159IndexNAP-ID (Network Access Provider ID) . . . . . .79Network3G, overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44G Base S

160 IndexUSB powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Powering the device off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 33Powering the devic

Index 161Index4G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Session duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,

Your Device 9Your DeviceBatteryThe battery compartment is on the back of the device. The battery is replaceable. (If you need a new battery, vi

162 IndexText messaging (SMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134The connection has timed out . . . . . . . . . . 127Time acquisition metho

Index 163IndexWEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 85Whitelist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

164 Index

10 Your Device3. Replace the battery compartment cover.Connecting Through USBNote:If you’ll be using USB for data transfer (and not just for ch

Your Device 11Your DeviceCharging the DeviceYou need to recharge your device’s battery periodically. You can continue using your device while i

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12 Your DeviceUsing the AC Charger with USB Port1. Insert the smaller (Micro B) end of the USB to Micro B cable into the USB connector on the s

Your Device 13Your DeviceCharging Through a ComputerNote:Charging through a computer usually takes longer than charging through the AC charger.

14 Your Device2. If the device LCD is blank, press and hold the power button for two seconds.Turning Your Device Off䊳 Press and hold the powe

Your Device 15Your DeviceControlling the Device Using the Power ButtonType of press ResultQuick press● Removes device from standby (low power)

16 Your DeviceLCDIf the LCD is not lit, see “Turning Your Device On” on page 13.Interpreting the LCDThe LCD shows icons and text that reflect t

Your Device 17Your DeviceMute SwitchThe mute switch is used to turn on or off sounds from the device. The mute switch is located on the side of

Section 3Setting up the Device

20 Setting up the DeviceSection 3ASetting Up Your Device⽧ Setting Up Your Device on Your Account (page 20)⽧ Setting Up the Device (page 20)Sett

Setting up the Device 21Setting up the Device4. If the device LCD displays “Charging”, “Charged”, or “Powered off,” press and hold the power bu

Table of ContentsSection 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A. Device Basics

22 Setting up the Device●Wi-Fi security — The default setting is WEP 64 Bit Open. To select another option, click More options. See “Wi-Fi Secu

Setting up the Device 23Setting up the DeviceExpanded Wi-Fi Security OptionsIf you display the Security panel of the Wi-Fi tab of the Advanced

24 Setting up the DeviceYour Device is Now RestartingThe “Your device is now restarting” window opens if you’ve clicked Set up my Overdrive and

Section 4Using Your Device

26 Using Your DeviceSection 4AConnecting Through USB● TRU-Install (page 26)● Requirements for a USB Tethered Connection (page 26)● Making a Tet

Using Your Device 27Using Your DeviceMaking a Tethered ConnectionNote:If you’ll be using USB for data transfer (and not just for charging the d

28 Using Your Device5. Run the .exe file, and go through the installation of the Sierra Wireless USB driver. (Follow the instructions on the sc

Using Your Device 29Using Your DeviceSection 4BBrowser Interface Home Page⽧ Displaying the Home Page of the Device (page 31)⽧ Logging On as an

ABDCFEAWhen you click an icon or the text next to it, a window opens to the right (see the screenshot on page 41). The window contains additional stat

Using Your Device 31Using Your DeviceDisplaying the Home Page of the DeviceNote:You can display the home page only when your device is turned o

4D. Your Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Launching Your Network Connect

32 Using Your DeviceVirtual DeviceThe right half of the home page contains an image of your device.This is a “virtual device” — it reflects mos

Using Your Device 33Using Your DeviceTo save space on your monitor, you can close the home page and move the Mini Window to the side of your mo

34 Using Your DeviceSection 4CAlerts⽧ 3G Activation Required (page 34)⽧ 3G Network Update Available (page 35)⽧ GPS Privacy Agreement (page 35)⽧

Using Your Device 35Using Your Device● If activation was not successful, “Activation failed” is displayed. Retry the activation. If it is not s

36SD Card ErrorIf you’re having problems reading from the microSD card, or if the SD Card Error alert window opens or the device LCD displays “SD Card

Using Your Device 37Using Your Device7. To install the update, click Download and install now.— or —If you are not in a strong signal area, mak

38 Using Your DeviceSection 4DYour Network Connection⽧ Launching Your Network Connection (page 38)⽧ Sharing Your Connection (page 38)⽧ Ending Y

Using Your Device 39Using Your DeviceEnding Your Network Connection1. Ensure you’re logged in to the home page.2. Click Disconnect on the Virtu

40 Using Your DeviceSection 4EVertical Row (of Icons and Text)⽧ Signal Information (page 41)⽧ Mobile Broadband Information and Settings (page 4

Using Your Device 41Using Your DeviceIf you click an icon or the text, a window opens with additional information, as shown in the following sc

5C. Enabling and Disabling the LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705D. Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . .

42 Using Your DeviceCINR stands for Carrier to Interference-plus-Noise Ratio, and is a measurement of signal effectiveness.The first table also

Using Your Device 43Using Your Device3G Roaming Information and SettingsThe roaming indicator shows whether you are roaming. The text near the

44 Using Your DeviceGPS Information and SettingsGPS is off (not enabled).Before you can use GPS, you must accept the GPS privacy agreement and

Using Your Device 45Using Your DeviceWi-Fi Users Information and SettingsThe Wi-Fi users icon shows how many Wi-Fi users are connected to the d

46 Using Your DeviceBattery Information and SettingsThe battery icon indicates the state of the battery of the device.The text next to the icon

Using Your Device 47Using Your DeviceTo exit standby mode:䊳 Connect the device to the AC charger or computer, through the USB to Micro B cable.

48 Using Your DeviceClick the icon to display the SD Card Information and Settings window. The window displays:● The card status (see the list

Using Your Device 49Using Your DeviceSection 4FHome Page Buttons⽧ Buttons Along the Top of the Home Page (page 49)⽧ Buttons Below the Virtual D

50 Using Your DeviceFor most fields and buttons, contextual Help appears to the right of the window, when you move the cursor over an item. For

Using Your Device 51Using Your DeviceButtons Below the Virtual DeviceNote:The buttons appear only when you’re logged in.Connect/Disconnect Butt

Setting the Method Used for Time Acquisition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1115M. Setup Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

52 Using Your DeviceSection 4GUsing the microSD Card⽧ Before Using the microSD Card Slot (page 52)⽧ Inserting a microSD Card (page 53)⽧ Removin

Using Your Device 53Using Your Device3. If you’ve selected Administrator + Guest:䡲[OPTIONAL]: Change the Set Guest Username and Set Guest Passw

54 Using Your DeviceRemoving a microSD Card1. Ensure you and other users have completed any file transfers.2. Gently flip open the tab labelled

Using Your Device 55Using Your DeviceMac1. In Finder, select Go > Connect to Server.2. Type one of the following:䡲 smb://Overdrive/䡲 smb://&

56 Using Your DeviceSection 4HSprint Location Services⽧ Requirements for GPS Service (page 56)⽧ Enabling GPS (page 56)⽧ Displaying Your Locatio

Using Your Device 57Using Your Device5. In the GPS Information and Settings window, set GPS Mode to One-time, and click Get fix now. (The top p

58 Using Your DeviceSection 4IUpdates⽧ Automatically Checking for Updates (page 58)⽧ Manually Checking for Updates (page 59)⽧Note:If a software

Using Your Device 59Using Your DeviceManually Checking for UpdatesNote:During installation of the update:• DO NOT turn off or unplug the devi

60 Using Your DeviceUpgrading Firmware From a FileUse this option when you have an updated firmware file that you’ve, for example, downloaded f

Using Your Device 61Using Your Device11. If you’ve saved the current configuration, reload it.䡲 Click the Browse button next to the Import Rout

Software Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Environmental Specifications . .

62 Using Your DeviceSection 4JViewing Device InformationTo view information about your device:1. Log in to the home page.2. Click Advanced sett

Using Your Device 63Using Your DeviceThe window also has buttons to:● Save the information to a text file.● Reset the 3G/4G configuration of th

64 Using Your DeviceSection 4KReset Button⽧ Restarting the Device (page 65)The reset button is inside the hole located below and to the right o

Using Your Device 65Using Your DeviceRestarting the DeviceTip:Alternatively, you may be able to restart the device by pressing and holding the

66 Using Your Device4. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Section 5Settings

68 SettingsSection 5APower Settings⽧ Battery and USB Power Settings (page 68)⽧ AC Power Settings (page 68)Battery and USB Power SettingsYou can

Settings 69SettingsSection 5BConfiguring the LCD⽧ Turning the LCD On or Off (page 69)⽧ Setting the LCD Timeout (page 69)⽧ Setting the LCD Brigh

70 SettingsSection 5CEnabling and Disabling the LEDThe power button on the device acts as an LED/status indicator, and may or may not be lit.

Settings 71SettingsSection 5DSounds⽧ Enabling and Disabling Sounds for Specific Events (page 71)⽧ Low Battery Alert (page 72)⽧ Critical Battery

72 SettingsLow Battery AlertYou can set an alert to sound when the battery level is low.Setting the Alert From the Home Page1. Ensure you’re lo

Settings 73SettingsSection 5ELogin Settings⽧ Changing the Administrator Password (page 73)⽧ Automatic Login (“Remember Me”) (page 73)Changing t

74 SettingsSection 5FAdvanced Settings⽧ Accessing the Advanced Settings Window (page 74)⽧ Device Tab (page 74)⽧ WAN Tab (page 78)⽧ Wi-Fi Tab (p

Settings 75Settings● Export configuration settings. See “Exporting Settings” on page 108.● Update firmware from a file. See “Upgrading Firmware

76 SettingsSounds PanelFrom the Sounds panel of the Device tab, you can enable or disable sounds for specific types of events.1. Log in to the

Settings 77SettingsThe following information is displayed:●Model Number● Manufacturer● Software Version — Firmware version for the routing hard

78 SettingsFrom this window, you can:● Enable logging of system events. See “Enabling and Disabling Logging of System Events” on page 110 .● En

Settings 79Settings● Failover wait time — How long the device should wait, after it loses the connection with the preferred network, before it

80 SettingsGPS Panel1. Log in to the home page.2. Click Advanced settings ( ).3. Click WAN > GPS.From this window, you can view or adjust th

Settings 81SettingsWi-Fi TabNetwork Panel1. Log in to the home page.2. Click Advanced settings ( ).3. Click Wi-Fi > Network.From this window

Section 1Getting Started

82 Settings●Fragmentation Threshold — Specifies the largest allowable size, in bytes, for a packet. If the packet is larger than this, it is fr

Settings 83SettingsSection 5GConfiguring the Wi-Fi Network⽧ SSID (Wi-Fi Network Name) (page 83)⽧ Wi-Fi Security (page 85)⽧ Host Name (Device Na

84 SettingsIf the SSID field is not available, Link SSID and Hostname is enabled. You must either edit Hostname (and the SSID will get the same

Settings 85SettingsWi-Fi SecurityBy default, Wi-Fi security is enabled for your device and the Wi-Fi network.Note:All the devices used with the

86 SettingsWi-Fi PasswordIf Wi-Fi security is enabled, a Wi-Fi password is required to connect to the Wi-Fi network.Some general rules to make

Settings 87SettingsEnabling the Wi-Fi Password Reminder1. Log in to the home page.2. Click Advanced settings > Wi-Fi > Security.3. In the

88 SettingsSpecifying Computers That Are Not Allowed to Access the Network1. Log in to the home page.2. Click Advanced settings > Wi-Fi >

Settings 89SettingsHost Name (Device Name)The host name is, in essence, a name you’re giving the device.The host name is shown on your device’s

90 SettingsWi-Fi ChannelThe Wi-Fi channel is the active channel of the Wi-Fi access point. If your network is having performance issues (possib

Settings 91SettingsSection 5HConfiguring 3G/4G⽧ Viewing 3G Activation Information (page 91)⽧ 3G Panel (page 91)⽧ Resetting the 3G/4G Configurat