Franklin F900HSVL User manual

User Guide
F900HSVL
4G LTE Mobile Hotspot

Contents
Getting Started......................................................................................................................................................................1
Overview.....................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Components ..............................................................................................................................................................................................3
Device Display..........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Battery Management............................................................................................................................................................................5
Using Your F900HSVL ........................................................................................................................................................6
Accessing the Network .........................................................................................................................................................................7
Using Your F900HSVL for the First Time .....................................................................................................................................8
System Requirements....................................................................................................................................................................8
Installing the 4G LTE SIM Card .................................................................................................................................................8
Charging the Battery ......................................................................................................................................................................8
Turning On/Off the F900HSVL..................................................................................................................................................9
Connecting to Your F900HSVL ......................................................................................................................................................10
Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Password ........................................................................................................................................10
Connecting to the Internet .......................................................................................................................................................10
Using Your F900HSVL after Setup is Complete ......................................................................................................................11
Mobile Hotspot to share connections .................................................................................................................................11
Wi-Fi and My Admin (http://myadmin) Security.........................................................................................................11
F900HSVL Settings...........................................................................................................................................................12
Managing Your F900HSVL..............................................................................................................................................................13
Using the F900HSVL My Admin homepage......................................................................................................................13
F900HSVL My Admin Home............................................................................................................................................................14
Manage F900HSVL .......................................................................................................................................................................14
Connected Devices...............................................................................................................................................................................15
Connected Devices .......................................................................................................................................................................15
Edit a Connected Device............................................................................................................................................................16
Changing the Maximum Number of Connected Devices............................................................................................16
Blocked Devices.............................................................................................................................................................................16
Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Mobile Hotspot...............................................................................................................................................................................18
Wi-Fi....................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Advanced...........................................................................................................................................................................................23
Messages..................................................................................................................................................................................................28
On the F900HSVL device display ..........................................................................................................................................28
On the F900HSVL My Admin Home page..........................................................................................................................28
About.........................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Internet Status................................................................................................................................................................................29
Mobile Hotspot Info.....................................................................................................................................................................29
Diagnostics.......................................................................................................................................................................................30
Logs......................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Support ..............................................................................................................................................................................................31

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................................................32
Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................................33
First Steps ...............................................................................................................................................................................................33
Common Problems and Solutions.................................................................................................................................................33
Regulatory Information .................................................................................................................................................36
Regulatory Statements......................................................................................................................................................................37
FCC Equipment Authorization ID: XHG-R900.................................................................................................................37
Body-Worn Operation................................................................................................................................................................37
Safety Hazards......................................................................................................................................................................................38
Trademark .............................................................................................................................................................................................39
Glossary................................................................................................................................................................................41
Glossary ...................................................................................................................................................................................................42

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Getting Started
Overview
Components
Device Display
Battery Management

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Overview
Thank you for choosing F900HSVL, 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot!
Having the F900HSVL at your fingertips will allow you to access 4G LTE network for fast
uploads and downloads. You can also connect up to eight Wi-Fi capable devices to the Internet
at once - laptops, tablets, eReaders, gaming consoles and more - and experience ten times
faster speeds of solid 4G LTE, without dropping down to 3G or other slower speed technologies.
System Requirements
•Compatible with all IEEE802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi enabled devices.
•Works with the latest versions of most browsers*.
* It is recommended to use the latest versions of Internet browsers. Outdated versions may not be
compatible with the F900HSVL Web Admin User Interface, http://myadmin.

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Components
1. Power/Menu Button –Turn on/off F900HSVL. Shows device menu and information
Button Operation
Operations
Actions
Turn On
Press and hold the button for 2 seconds.
Turn Off
Press and hold the button until “Goodbye” message
appears.
Display
Wake-Up
When the display is off (sleep mode), the first quick press
of the button wakes up the display.
Info Display
When the display is on, press the button quickly to go
through the device menu and information.
Charging Indicator
Colors
Charging Status
Off
Your hotspot is not connected to a charger.
Red
Your hotspot is connected to a charger and is currently
being charged.
Green
Your hotspot is connected to a charger and the battery is
fully charged.

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2. Power Indicator
Colors
Charging Status
Off
Your hotspot is powered off.
White/Blinking
Your hotspot is powered on.
3. Display –Provides device status information such as battery, service signal strength, the
number of users connected with Wi-Fi etc..
4. Charger Port –The USB charger connects here.
5. Back Cover Notch –Lift the notch to open the back cover.
6. Factory Reset Button –To perform factory reset of your device, use one end of a small,
unfolded paperclip to gently press and hold the button in the hole for 3 seconds, then
release.
7. SIM Card Stopper –Lift the stopper to insert or replace the SIM card.
8. Battery contact –Insert the battery with “UP” mark facing up to align with the battery
contacts.
9. SIM Card Slot –The SIM card installation slot

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Device Display
Icons
Description
6 level signal strength indicators. More bars indicate a stronger
signal.
Appears when data is being transmitted between the mobile
network and your hotspot.
Show the number of connected devices. Max 8 devices.
Appears when you have unread messages. The number of
messages is displayed next to the icon. Max 5 messages.
The bar inside the battery indicates the battery level. When
battery power is low, the battery outline blinks.
Battery Management
Your F900HSVL is equipped with a replaceable and rechargeable battery. It works from its
charged battery alone, or when the device is plugged into a power source.
Note: Please do not attempt to open or disassemble your hotspot and the battery pack. Doing
so may cause damage that voids your warranty.
Charge the battery with the charger provided together with your hotspot. While the battery is
charging, the battery charging icon displays, and the power button illuminates red .
When the battery is charged, the power button illuminates green .
IMPORTANT! Please use only an approved charger to charge your hotspot. Improper handling
of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your
device and void the warranty.

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Using Your F900HSVL
Accessing the Network
Using Your F900HSVL for the First Time
Connecting to Your F900HSVL
Using Your F900HSVL After Setup is Complete

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Accessing the Network
Work effectively outside the home or office with the reliable broadband speed that the 4G LTE
service provides. You can connect to the internet at speeds that are up to 10 times faster than
3G, and keep up-to-date on all your email correspondence, download attachments, and access
your corporate intranet.
Mobile Broadband with 4G LTE
•Download: typical speeds of 5-30 Mbps.
•Upload: typical speeds of 2-20 Mbps.
NOTE: This F900HSVL supports 4G LTE only. 3G fallback service is not supported.
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n*
•802.11b uses the 2.4 GHz frequency with a bandwidth of 11 Mbps.
•802.11g uses the 2.4 GHz frequency with a bandwidth of 54 Mbps.
•802.11n uses the 2.4 GHz frequency with a bandwidth of 150 Mbps.
* Speeds shown are those published by Wi-Fi Alliance and are theoretical in nature. Actual throughput speed may
vary.