AT&T Velocity 3 User manual

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AT&T Velocity®3
User Guide
DOC20210105

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Contents
Introduction ...........................................................5
Getting started .........................................................6
Getting to know your mobile hotspot ......................................6
Installation ...........................................................8
Install the SIM card...................................................... 8
Install the battery ...................................................... 10
Charge your mobile hotspot ............................................. 10
Turn on your mobile hotspot ............................................. 11
Check the wireless signal ............................................... 11
LCD display screen.....................................................12
Home screen ........................................................12
Other main screens ...................................................14
Wi-Fi Info screen ....................................................... 15
Messages screen ...................................................... 16
Notications screen .................................................... 16
Device Info screen ..................................................... 17
AT&T Wi-Fi Manager ....................................................18
Internet access ........................................................21
Connect via Wi-Fi .....................................................21
Changing Wi-Fi network name and password............................... 22
Hide Wi-Fi network name and password ................................... 23
Connect via WPS .....................................................24
Connect via USB Tethering .............................................24

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Device settings ........................................................25
Navigating the user interface ...........................................25
Sub-menu ...........................................................26
Help ...............................................................26
Device information ...................................................26
Connected devices ...................................................27
Wi-Fi ...............................................................28
Messages ...........................................................33
Networking..........................................................34
Mobile data .......................................................... 34
DHCP ................................................................ 34
DMZ ................................................................. 36
Port forwarding ........................................................ 36
MAC/IP/Port ltering ................................................... 38
VPN passthrough ...................................................... 40
Security level.......................................................... 41
Parental control ......................................................42
System .............................................................44
Date & time........................................................... 44
Administration ........................................................ 45
Reset ................................................................ 46
Power saving.......................................................... 46
Mobile network........................................................ 47
Network unlock........................................................ 49
Reboot .............................................................. 49
Software update .....................................................50

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Troubleshooting .......................................................51
Specications .........................................................54
Safety and use ........................................................55
Important health information and safety precautions........................55
Electrical safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Safety precautions for proper grounding installation ......................... 55
Safety precautions for power supply unit ................................... 56
Protect your device .................................................... 63
FCC Regulations....................................................... 66
RF Exposure Information (SAR) ........................................... 67
Warranty ...........................................................68

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Introduction
The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new mobile
hotspot.
About the user guide
Thank you for purchasing your new AT&T Velocity®3 mobile hotspot.The
following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your
mobile hotspot.
Before using your mobile hotspot
Read the Safety Information Guide that came with your device thoroughly for
proper usage.Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract
conditions.
Descriptions in the user guide
Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your mobile hotspot’s
setup at the time of purchase.

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Getting started
Getting to know your mobile hotspot
Power/Navigation
button
LCD home screen
WPS button Factory reset
button
Micro USB charging port
Back removal
notch
Note: Your mobile hotspot’s screens are subject to change.This user guide
uses sample images only.

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Part Description
Power/Navigation
button
•Press once to turn the screen on.
•Press and hold for three (3) seconds to turn your mobile
hotspot on or off.
•From home screen, press one time to scroll through the
main screens.
•From main screens, press two times to access the
details of each main screen.
LCD home screen View information and access features of your mobile
hotspot.
Micro USB
charging port
Connect the included charger for charging. Connect a
micro USB cable for tethering (sold separately).
WPS button Use WPS button to connect without entering the Wi-Fi
password.
Factory reset
button
Using a narrow object, such as a paperclip or ballpoint
pen, press and hold the Factory reset button for ve (5)
seconds to perform a factory reset.
Back removal
notch Use the back removal notch to remove the back cover.

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Installation
Install the SIM card
A SIM card is pre-inserted. If the SIM card needs to be replaced, follow the
below steps:
1. Gently remove the back cover via the notch indicated by the arrow.
Back removal
notch
2. Take the battery out.

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3. Remove the current SIM by pressing down on the clip and sliding the SIM
card out.
4. Insert a replacement SIM by pressing down on the clip and sliding the SIM
card into the SIM slot with the gold contacts facing downward and the cut
corner on the bottom left.
Note: A SIM card is pre-inserted and it is recommended that you use the
pre-inserted SIM card or one that is provided to you by AT&T.

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Install the battery
1. Insert the battery by aligning the battery contacts with the terminals in the
battery compartment.
Battery
contacts
2. Reattach the back cover and press rmly around sides and all four corners
until it snaps into place.
Charge your mobile hotspot
1. Connect the micro USB end of the included charger into the micro USB
charging port located at the bottom of your mobile hotspot.
2. Connect the other end of the included charger to an electrical outlet to
fully charge your mobile hotspot. It may take approximately 3.5 hours to fully
charge.