AT&T Mobile Hotspot Quick Start Guide
- June 12, 2024
- AT&T
Table of Contents
AT&T Mobile Hotspot Quick Start Guide
Quick Start
Connect to the Internet
Turn on your Mobile Hotspot Press and hold the Power Button for 2 seconds.
On your laptop or other Wi-Fi devices
- Find your hotspot’s network name in your laptop’s list of available wireless networks.
- Select the Wi-Fi network name
- ATT-WIFI-2388, and then click Connect.
- Input the password. Launch your browse.
Notes
- The hotspot’s home screen displays the Wi-Fi network name and password.
- If needed, press the Power Button to wake the hotspot, then tap and hold the unlock icon.
Set Up Your Mobile Hotspot
Install the battery
- Remove the back cover.
- Insert the battery.
- Replace the back cover.
Insert a microSDHC card (optional)
- Open the card slot cover.
- Insert the microSDHC
- card into the slot.
- Close the cover.
Charging the battery
The battery is pre-charged. To recharge, attach the USB cable to the hotspot
and connect to:
- A wall socket, using the wall charger (fastest option).
- The USB port on your laptop.
Notes:
- Supports up to a 32GB microSDHC card.
- SIM card pre-installed in a mobile hotspot.
Change Wi-Fi Network
Name and Password
- On your connected Wi-Fi device, log in to the web UI configuration page.
- The default login is at admin.
- Select Settings > Wi-Fi on the left-side menu.
- In Main Wi-Fi Network or Guest Wi-Fi SSID info section, select each item you want to change.
- Type your new Wi-Fi network name and password.
- Click Apply.
Note: If you change the network name or password, you may need to reconnect your other devices to Velocity.
Home Screen
Guest Wi-Fi
Provide one-time access to your mobile hotspot with a second guest network and
a second password.
- From the home screen, tap Wi-Fi > Guest Wi-Fi Network.
- Tap Turn on. The current (default) guest Wi-Fi network name and password appear.
- Users can now connect using the Guest Wi-Fi network name and password
Notes:
- The Guest Wi-Fi network is turned off when the hotspot is restarted.
- A total of 10 devices can connect, split between Main and Guest Wi-Fi.
Connect WPS Devices
Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect WPS-enabled devices without
entering the Wi-Fi password.
- Press and hold the WPS Button on the top of your Velocity.
- Tap Pair with Main Wi-Fi. Press the WPS Button on the other device which you want to connect to Velocity.
Note: Velocity and the other device will find each other and pair.
Block/Unblock Devices
To prevent a device from connecting to the mobile hotspot, add it to the
hotspot’s blocked list. You can unblock the device at any time.
Blocking devices
From the home screen, tap Wi-Fi > Connected Devices. Select the device you want to block (there could be more than one page of connected devices). Tap Block to block the device.
Unblocking devices
- From the home screen, tap Wi-Fi >
- Connected Devices > Block List.
- Select the device you want to unblock.
- Tap Unblock to unblock the device.
Note : There could be more than one page of connected devices
File Share
- Allows you to share the files on a microSDHC card via Wi-Fi or USB cable.
- Access files via Wi-Fi sharing
- Launch the browser on the device that is connected via Wi-Fi
- Log in to the web manager (default login is at admin).
- Click Access the files on the SD Card.
Set sharing via USB
- On the device, tap Settings > File Sharing.
- Tap Share Mode > USB Only.
Advanced Settings
- Change advanced settings such as the Wi-Fi network name and password, the maximum number of devices, and more by logging in to the web UI configuration page.
- Connect a Wi-Fi device to your mobile hotspot.
- From the connected device, open the web manager.
- Login is at the admin
Network Indicators
Your 4G LTE wireless device will display one of the following network
indicators to let you know which of AT&T’s wireless networks you are connected
to.
- 4G LTE: Connected to AT&T’s 4G LTE network.
- 4G: Connected to AT&T’s HSPA+ network.
Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. 4G speeds delivered by LTE, or HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul, where available. A compatible data plan is required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at A network indicator does not necessarily mean that you will experience any particular upload or download data speeds. Actual upload and download data speeds depend upon a variety of factors, including the device, network utilization, file characteristics, terrain, etc. Learn more at wireless.att.com/learn/articlesresources/wireless- terms.jsp. Your AT&T Wireless Customer Agreement, Section
Where and How Does AT &T Service Work?
Find More Information
On the Web
- Visit the interactive web tutorial available at att.com/econtactus. Select manufacturer: AT&T; model: Velocity.
- Additional support is available online, including device applications, troubleshooting, and user forums at att.com/DeviceSupport.
On the phone
- Call AT&T Customer Care at 800.331.0050 for assistance with your AT&T service.
- When prompted, enter the 10-digit wireless phone number associated with your data service. The wireless phone number is found on the mobile hotspot in Settings > About Your Device.
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