AT&T IFWA-40 User manual

User Guide
AT&T Wireless Internet

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Welcome To AT&T
Thank you for purchasing the AT&T Wireless Internet device (Model: IFWA-40).
To get the most from your new device, check out our videos and interactive
tutorials at att.com/devicehowto.

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Contents
Getting Started.........................................................................................................................................1
In The Box.......................................................................................................................................................................................1
Getting To Know Your Device...................................................................................................................................... 2
How It Works...............................................................................................................................................................................4
Installation..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Voicemail......................................................................................................................................................................................12
Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................................12
Message Waiting ...........................................................................................................................................................12
Retrieving Messages..................................................................................................................................................12
Remote Retrieval ..........................................................................................................................................................12
Transferring A Phone Number..................................................................................................................................13
AT&T Wireless Internet Manager.............................................................................................................................13
Using Your Device ................................................................................................................................. 16
Calling..............................................................................................................................................................................................16
Making Calls.......................................................................................................................................................................16
Placing A Call On Hold ..............................................................................................................................................16
Three-Way Calling ........................................................................................................................................................16
Call Forwarding...............................................................................................................................................................18
Call Log...................................................................................................................................................................................18
Internet Access.......................................................................................................................................................................19
Connect Other Devices...........................................................................................................................................19
Changing Wi-Fi Network Name And Password.................................................................................20
Important Messages ................................................................................................................................................20
Managing Connected Devices.........................................................................................................................20
Parental Control............................................................................................................................................................20

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Checking Your Voice And Data Usage................................................................................................................21
Helpful Tips.................................................................................................................................................................................23
Home Answering Machines.................................................................................................................................23
Adjusting Volume .........................................................................................................................................................23
Powering On/O...........................................................................................................................................................24
TTY Support......................................................................................................................................................................24
Important Information........................................................................................................................25
E911 Service................................................................................................................................................................................25
Power Outages .......................................................................................................................................................................25
Backup Battery .......................................................................................................................................................................26
Device Compatibility..........................................................................................................................................................26
In-Home Wiring.......................................................................................................................................................................27
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................28
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................................31
General...........................................................................................................................................................................................31
Phone ..............................................................................................................................................................................................32
Internet..........................................................................................................................................................................................35

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Device Conguration ...........................................................................................................................38
Navigating The User Interface...................................................................................................................................38
Help ...................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Status..............................................................................................................................................................................................39
Connected Devices.............................................................................................................................................................40
Wi-Fi Settings ...........................................................................................................................................................................41
Messages......................................................................................................................................................................................45
Networking.................................................................................................................................................................................46
Data Usage.................................................................................................................................................................................54
Call Log/Blocking..................................................................................................................................................................55
Parental Control.....................................................................................................................................................................56
System............................................................................................................................................................................................58
Safety Information...............................................................................................................................................................62
FCC regulations.......................................................................................................................................................................63
RF Exposure Information ...............................................................................................................................................64
CTIA...................................................................................................................................................................................................65
Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................................66

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1
Getting Started
In The Box
The package contains the following items:
Also included:
Let’s get started
AT&TWireless Internet
Quick Start
Phone Cable
(Optional)
AT&T Wireless Internet Device
Ethernet Cable
(Optional)
Backup
Battery
Power Cord
User Guide

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Getting To Know Your Device
WPS
Power
Voicemail
Information
(See AT&T Wireless Internet Manager on page 13)
Wi-Fi Battery Level
Signal Strength
Network Status Indicator
Ethernet On/Off
Power
Input
Antenna Port
(Optional)
Antenna Port
(Optional)
Telephone
Ports

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LED Indicator Lights
The table below describes possible states for each of the indicator lights.
Indicator Name Status Meaning
Power
Green solid On (AC power)
Green blinking On (battery power)
O No power
Voicemail Green blinking New voicemail
O No new voicemail
Wi-Fi
Green solid Wi-Fi on
Green ickering Wi-Fi on, data transferring
O Wi-Fi o
Information Green blinking Check the AT&T Wireless Internet Manager -
new message(s)
O No unread messages
Battery
Level
Green solid Battery level >50%
Yellow solid Battery level 20% to 50%
Red blinking Battery level <20%
O Battery not installed or needs replacing

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Indicator Name Status Meaning
Network
Status
Indicator
O No SIM
Red blinking SIM error
Red solid No service
Blue solid 3G/HSPA+ service
Green solid LTE service
Signal
Strength
Green solid
or OFF More bars indicates higher signal strength
How It Works
The AT&T Wireless Internet device uses the AT&T cellular network to provide phone
service to your cordless or corded home phone(s) and Internet access to your
computer and Wi-Fi enabled devices. It does not require the use of a home phone
wall jack, unlike a traditional home phone service. Place it anywhere in your home
where you have a strong wireless signal. The AT&T Wireless Internet device provides
many calling services for your home phone(s), such as Voicemail, Caller Number ID,
Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, and Three-Way Calling. It also features a backup battery
to provide service in the case of a power outage.

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Installation
Before You Begin
The AT&T Wireless Internet device works exclusively with the AT&T cellular network
and DOES NOT use your home phone wall jacks.
Your device should be located:
• Where you have a strong signal from a cell
tower, typically near a window or outer wall.
Signal strength may vary in dierent parts
of your home.
• Near an electrical wall outlet.
• In the general area where you’ll be using
your home phone, computer, or Wi-Fi
enabled devices.
Select which phone and computer/Wi-Fi enabled device you will use with the AT&T
Wireless Internet device:
• A cordless phone system with multiple handsets should be used to place phones
throughout your home.
• If using an existing phone, unplug it from the wall jack.
• For Internet access, you can simultaneously connect up to twenty (20) devices
per Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), forty (40) total, and one (1) via Ethernet.

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Step 1: Setting Up The AT&T Wireless Internet Device
A Install The Backup Battery
1. Open the battery compartment by pushing the tab in and then liing up
the cover.
2. Insert the backup battery.
3. Replace the cover.
NOTES:
• The backup battery is intended for backup purposes only and can take up
to four (4) hours to fully charge.
• Charge time may be impacted by environmental factors; the backup
battery will stop charging when the ambient temperature is outside of the
temperature range allowed for charging: 32°F (0°C) - 131°F (55°C)
Ports
Battery

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Step 1: Setting Up The AT&T Wireless Internet Device
(continued)
B Turn On Your Device
1. Plug the power cord in to an electrical wall outlet.
2. Connect the other end of the power cord to the Power Input port on the
back of your AT&T Wireless Internet device.
3. Press the On/O button so that it is depressed. The Power light turns
solid green.
C Check the Wireless Signal
Wait a few seconds for the Signal
Strength light to turn on, while your
device connects to the cellular network.
Conrm Signal Strength light has four (4)
lit bars for optimal performance. Fewer
bars indicate a moderate signal, which
may be sucient.
NOTE: If you do not see four (4) lit bars, you may want to choose another location
in your home, such as near a window or outer wall.

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Step 2: Connecting Your Phone
A Unplug Your Phone From The Wall Jack
The AT&T Wireless Internet device is not used with your home phone wall jack.
NOTE: If you have a cordless phone, keep it plugged into a power outlet.
B Connect Your Phone To The Device
Plug your phone into the “Phone” port on the AT&T Wireless Internet device using
your existing phone cable or the included phone cable.
NOTE: Do not plug the AT&T Wireless Internet device or your phones into your
wall jacks.

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Step 2: Connecting Your Phone
(continued)
C Place A Test Call
Place a test call from your connected home phone. Make sure to dial the 10-digit
phone number, including area code.
For best results, place the cordless phone base at least twelve (12) inches from
the AT&T Wireless Internet device.
Important Phone Tips
• Voicemail is included with your service. Dial 1 to set up and access your voicemail.
• If you choose to use an answering machine instead, set it to fewer than four (4)
rings.
• To place phones throughout your home, use a cordless phone system with
multiple handsets. Wall jacks are not used with the AT&T Wireless Internet device.
• The second Phone port can be used to connect an additional phone or
standalone answering machine. It uses the same phone number as the rst
Phone port.
• Your AT&T Wireless Internet device does not support incoming/outgoing fax
service or home alarm systems.
• Your AT&T Wireless Internet device does not support rotary or pulse-dialing
phones.
• Details on using voicemail and transferring a landline phone number can be
found on pages 12-13.

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Step 3: Connecting To The Internet
(Requires purchase of a Wireless Internet Data plan)
A Select Your Internet Connection
To Connect via Wi-Fi:
1. Open the Wi-Fi network manager on your
computer or Wi-Fi enabled device.
2. Find and select the AT&T Wireless Internet Wi-Fi
network name (SSID) (e.g., AWI-XXXXXX).
To connect via WPS, see page 19.
To Connect via Ethernet:
Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer or other device to the Ethernet
port on the back of your AT&T Wireless Internet device. Go to att.net (or your
favorite website) to conrm your Internet connection. Skip Steps 3B and 3C.
B Enter Wi-Fi Network Password
When prompted, enter the Wi-Fi password found on the bottom of the AT&T
Wireless Internet device.
XXXXXX
XXXXXXXXX
XXXXXX
XXXXXXXXX

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Step 3: Connecting To The Internet
(continued)
C Conrm Internet Connection
Go to att.net (or your favorite website) to conrm your Internet connection.
When your device is transmitting to and from the Internet, the Wi-Fi light will
icker green.
Important Internet Tips
• To check your data usage or manage your account, go to att.com/myatt.
• To customize your device settings and view important messages about your
AT&T service plan, use the AT&T Wireless Internet Manager. On any device
connected to the AT&T Wireless Internet device, enter http://attwirelessinternet
directly into your browser address eld. Use “attadmin” as your login.
• To set up a free AT&T email account, go to att.net/signup.

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Voicemail
Your AT&T Wireless Internet device comes with standard wireless voicemail. Follow
the steps below to set up and use your voicemail.
Setup
Dial 1 on any home phone connected to the AT&T Wireless Internet device and wait
four (4) seconds to be connected to your AT&T wireless voicemail. Simply follow the
voice prompts to complete setup. To enable remote voicemail retrieval and for added
security, be sure to create a password during setup.
Message Waiting
There are two indications that a new message is waiting: 1) the Voicemail light and
2) an intermittent dial tone.
The Voicemail light on your AT&T Wireless Internet device blinks green when
a voicemail message is waiting. You will also hear an intermittent dial tone on any
connected phone handset before placing a call.
Retrieving Messages
To retrieve voice messages, dial 1on any home phone connected to the AT&T
Wireless Internet device, and wait four (4) seconds to be connected to your AT&T
wireless voicemail box. Simply follow the voice prompts to listen to and manage your
messages. Alternatively, you may dial your 10-digit home phone number to access
your voicemail box.
Remote Retrieval
To retrieve voicemail messages from a phone not connected to the AT&T Wireless
Internet device, dial the number associated with your AT&T Wireless Internet
service. When voicemail picks up press the *key. You will then be prompted to enter
your password. Simply follow the prompts to listen to and manage your voicemail
messages.