NETGEAR FUSE Specification sheet

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All you need to know to get going.
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Thanks for choosing Boost Mobile. This booklet introduces you to the basics
of getting started with Boost and your NETGEAR®Fuse Mobile Hotspot.
Boost has always sought to stand for something more. We’ve listened to you
and worked to build a brand that’s more responsive and more dedicated
to satisfying your wants and needs. It’s our mission to let you know that we’ll
continue to take on the things that are wrong with wireless so you can live
your life...without compromise.
For ongoing support and resources, visit devicehelp.boostmobile.com.
There, you’ll find guides, tutorials, and more to help you get the most
out of your device.
Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.
Boost Mobile� .This Get Started Guide is designed to help you set up and use your new NETGEAR Fuse Mobile
Hotspot. It’s divided into four sections to help you find the information you need quickly and easily.
Using This Guide
Before You Start – page 6 – Find out what you
need to do before you use your Mobile Hotspot
for the first time.
Get Connected – page 8 – Learn how to
power up your Mobile Hotspot and wirelessly
connect your computer and other devices.
Use Your Device – page 11 – Learn the basics of
using your Mobile Hotspot, including status
icons and navigation.
Tools and Resources – page 14 – Find useful
tips for your device and discover resources
and other helpful Boost Mobile information. For
additional information including the full User
Guide, videos, tutorials, and community forums,
visit devicehelp.boostmobile.com.

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What’s in the Box
Battery
Mobile Hotspot
micro-SIM
(pre-installed)
Recycling Envelope
Get Started Guide
Charging AdapterUSB Cable
Battery Cover
Your Mobile Hotspot provides a simple way to
use your 4G LTE Internet connection with any
Wi-Fi-enabled device, and to share your Internet
connection with friends and family.
Your Mobile Hotspot
4G LTE
Computer Smartphone
Tablet
Digital
Camera
Gaming
Console
Printer
Digital Picture
Frame

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Insert the Battery
1. Remove the back cover using the thumb
catch on the corner of the hotspot.
2. Align the battery’s contacts with those inside
the battery compartment and gently press
down until the battery is seated.
3. Replace the back cover, pressing down
gently until the cover clicks into place.
Set Up Your Hotspot Set Up Your Hotspot
Charge the Battery
1. Insert the USB cable into the charging adapter.
2. Insert the small end of the USB cable into
the micro-USB charging port at the bottom
of the hotspot.
3. Plug the charging adapter into a standard
AC power outlet.
Get Ready
1. Make sure you are in an area covered by the
Boost Mobile network (not roaming).
2. Make sure the device you are trying to
connect to your Mobile Hotspot has its Wi-Fi
(wireless network connection) mode turned on.

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Get Connected
Activate Your Hotspot
1. Find your Mobile Hotspot’s MEID (DEC) number
on the packaging. You’ll need this 18-digit
number to activate your Mobile Hotspot.
2. Go to boostmobile.com/activate, follow the
prompts to enter the MEID, and then click
start activation process. If you are activating
this new device on an existing account, visit
‘My Account’ on boostmobile.com to update
your device.
Note: You can also call 1-888-BOOST-4U
(1-888-266-7848) to use the automated
activation system.
3. Continue through the activation steps and at
the end you will have an option to pay to get
your service started.
Connect to Your Hotspot
1. If your Mobile Hotspot is not powered on, press
and hold the Power Button on the front
of the device for a few seconds.
2. Turn on your Wi-Fi-enabled device.
3. Open the Wi-Fi application or controls on the
computer or Wi-Fi-enabled device that you want
to connect to your Mobile Hotspot and find the
Wi-Fi network name.
4. When prompted, enter your Wi-Fi password to
connect to the Internet.
Note: Your Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password
appear on the Mobile Hotspot LCD display.
Get Connected Hotspot Manager
Connect WPS-enabled Devices (optional)
Please refer to the User Guide for information
about connecting devices using the WPS
(Wireless Protected Setup) feature.
Manage, monitor, and customize your device
connection and settings using the Mobile
Hotspot Web-based interface.
Access the Hotspot Manager
1. Open a web browser on a device connected to
the Internet via the Mobile Hotspot.
2. Type http://MyHotSpot or http://192.168.1.1 into
the address bar and press Enter.
Note: If you’re using the Google Chrome
browser, make sure your browser navigates
to the address you typed instead of
performing a Google search.
3. Enter the password (1 - 31 letters, numbers, and
symbols) into the Sign In field and click Sign In.
Note: The default password is password. It is
recommended that you change the password
as soon as possible.

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Hotspot Manager
Home Page
+ View your data usage and status information
+ Manage your mobile broadband network and
Wi-Fi connections.
+ View alert messages
Setting up a Guest Wi-Fi Network
Your Mobile Hotspot lets you create a separate
Guest Wi-Fi network that you can share with
temporary users.
The Guest Wi-Fi network can be turned on from
the Hotspot Manager.
1. Sign into the Hotspot Manager.
2. Click Wi-Fi.
3. In the Guest Wi-Fi area, click Turn On.
Hotspot Basics
Device Layout
The following illustration shows your device’s
primary external features and buttons.
Turn the Hotspot On or Off
To turn the hotspot on or off, press and hold the
Power Button for a few seconds.
LCD screen
External
antenna port
External
antenna port
micro-USB
charging port
Power Button (Wake device/Navigation key)

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Hotspot LCD Screen
Status Icons
Your Mobile Hotspot’s LCD screen displays icons
and text that help you determine the status of
your device and its connections.
1 Signal strength
2 Network type (4G LTE on the Boost
Mobile network)
3 Network carrier
4 Battery status
5 USB connection indicator
6 Wi-Fi status – Indicates the number of
devices connected to the Hotspot
7 Wi-Fi network name and password
8 Data usage
Main Screens
Your Mobile Hotspot has a series of screens that
let you view device information and system alerts.
Press the Power Button (Navigation Key) to
cycle through the following:
Home Screen Wi-Fi Protected Setup About Your DeviceWi-Fi Name
and Password
Hotspot LCD Screen

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Manage Your Account Resources
Managing Your Account
You can go to ‘My Account’ at boostmobile.com to
view your account information, Re-Boost
®
, or to
make account changes.
Your Account PIN
For security purposes, and to protect your
account, you must set up a 4-digit Account PIN
(personal identification number) during activation.
You’ll need to enter your Account PIN anytime you
log in to ‘My Account’ or when you call us about
your account. Also, in case you forget your
Account PIN, you can go to boostmobile.com,
click on ‘My Account’ and then click on the
‘Forgot your Account PIN?’ link.
Resources for Your Device
+ This printed guide to get you up and running.
+ Online Support –Please visit the Boost Mobile
Device Support Webpage at:
devicehelp.boostmobile.com.
Lost/Stolen Service
If your device is ever lost or stolen, call Boost
immediately at 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848).
We will secure your account balance and your
account information.
Re-Boost
Pick How You Want to Pay
Boost Mobile makes it easy to add money to your
account. You decide exactly how and where you
want to pay. Keep your account active by using
your device and adding money to your account.
Pay with Cash
Find an Authorized Re-Boost Retailer near you.
Pick up a Re-Boost Card or recharge for as low
as $10 at the register, where available.
Pay Anytime with a Credit/Debit Card
Visit ‘My Account’ at boostmobile.com to securely
register your credit/debit card with Boost for more
convenient one-time payments or to set up easy
Auto Re-BoostSM payments.
Set Up Worry-Free Payments with
Auto Re-Boost
It’s the easiest way to make sure your account
stays on and active. Use a credit card, debit card
or bank account—whatever’s best for you. Visit
boostmobile.com/reboost to get the details on
all your Re-Boost options.

The services described in this guide may require a subscription to a service plan and/or may incur additional
charges. Not all services will work on all phones. See boostmobile.com for more details. Screen images simulated.
Appearance of device may vary.
©2015 Boost Worldwide, Inc. Boost, the Logo, Re-Boost and Boost Mobile are trademarks of Boost Worldwide, Inc.
NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Other marks are property of their
respective owners.
Los servicios descritos en esta guía pueden requerir una suscripción a un plan de servicio y/o pueden incurrir en
cargos adicionales. No todos los servicios funcionarán en todos los equipos. Visita espanol.boostmobile.com
para más detalles. Las imágenes de pantallas son simuladas. La apariencia del equipo puede variar.
©2015 Boost Worldwide, Inc. Boost, el logotipo, Re-Boost y Boost Mobile son marcas comerciales de Boost
Worldwide, Inc. NETGEAR y el logotipo NETGEAR son marcas comerciales registradas de NETGEAR, Inc. Las
otras marcas son propiedad de sus respectivos propietarios.

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Re-Boost
Escoge cómo deseas pagar
Boost Mobile te facilita la manera de agregar
fondos a tu cuenta. Tú decides cómo y dónde
quieres pagar. Para que tu cuenta siga activa,
usa tu equipo y agrega dinero a tu cuenta.
Paga en efectivo
Encuentra la tienda autorizada Re-Boost más
cercana. Elige una tarjeta Re-Boost o recarga
desde $10 en una caja registradora, donde
esté disponible.
Paga en cualquier momento con una
tarjeta de crédito o débito
Marca #ADD (#233) para agregar fondos desde tu
equipo o visita ‘Mi Cuenta’ en espanol.
boostmobile.com para hacerlo por Internet. De
forma segura, registra tu tarjeta de débito o crédito
en Boost para realizar pagos únicos de manera
más práctica o para configurar los
prácticos pagos
automáticos con Auto Re-Boost
™
.
Configura pagos sin preocupaciones
con Auto Re-Boost
Es la manera más fácil para asegurar que tu
cuenta se mantenga activa. Usa una tarjeta de
crédito, una tarjeta de débito o una cuenta
de banco; lo que sea mejor para ti. Visita
espanol.boostmobile.com/reboost para
obtener los detalles sobre las opciones
de Re-Boost.
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Administra tu cuenta Recursos
Administración de tu cuenta
Para ver la información de tu cuenta, recargar tu
cuenta con Re-Boost®, o para realizar cambios
a tu cuenta, puedes acceder a ‘My Account’
(Mi Cuenta) en espanol.boostmobile.com.
El PIN de tu cuenta
Por motivos de seguridad y para proteger tu
cuenta, debes configurar un PIN (número de
identificación personal) para la cuenta de 4
dígitos durante la activación. Necesitarás ingresar
el PIN de tu cuenta siempre que ingreses a ‘Mi
Cuenta’ o cuando nos llames acerca de tu
cuenta. Además, si olvidas el PIN de tu cuenta,
puedes ir a espanol.boostmobile.com, hacer clic
en ‘Mi Cuenta’ y después hacer clic en el enlace
‘¿Olvidaste el PIN de la cuenta?’.
Recursos para tu equipo
+ Esta guía impresa para ayudarte con la
activación de tus servicios.
+ Soporte técnico por internet –Visita la página
web de soporte técnico para los equipos de
Boost Mobile en: devicehelp.boostmobile.com.
Equipo extraviado/robado
Si alguna vez pierdes tu teléfono o te lo
roban, llama inmediatamente a Boost al
1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848).
Bloquearemos el saldo y la información de
tu cuenta y te ayudaremos a que conserves
tu número telefónico.